Henderson Chancellor Chuck Ambrose Announces Resignation Effective Sept. 15
Henderson State University Chancellor Chuck Ambrose announced plans to resign effective Sept. 15. A search process will begin soon. Ambrose joined Henderson as chancellor in November 2021 and led a restructure of the academic program into four learning communities while also realigning the mission and resources of the university to focus on student success and learning outcomes.
A-State Secures State Board Approval for College of Veterinary Medicine Proposal
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine took an important step forward with approval of the university’s plans at the summer meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board approved A-State’s outline for its College of Veterinary Medicine, including the potential for 40 new faculty and staff positions dedicated to the DVM program. The state board also approved the program of study along with the individual program requirements and courses. The next step for A-State is to forward ADHE’s approval on to the national accrediting agencies associated with veterinary colleges.
Trustees Honor Service of Chancellor Robin Myers at ASU-Mountain Home
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today conferred the designation of Chancellor Emeritus to Dr. Robin Myers for his 11 years of service as chancellor at ASU-Mountain Home. The board also voted to approve the naming of the Dr. Robert L. Myers Technical Education Campus on U.S. 62 West in Mountain Home in recognition of his contributions to development of the tech center and advancements at ASU-Mountain Home.
A-State Education Faculty Team Secures Grant for Developing Leadership in Future Educators
A team of educators at Arkansas State University is working to enhance curriculum for developing future educators’ leadership ability, with long-term goals that will benefit their students. The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation Inc. awarded the College of Education and Behavioral Science a $300,000 grant to support the program development over a 22-month period.
Bentley Wallace Appointed Chancellor at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced the selection of Dr. Bentley Wallace, president of South Arkansas College in El Dorado since 2020, as chancellor of ASU-Mountain Home effective Aug. 1. Wallace – a native of nearby Mountain View with broad experience in executive leadership, higher education, workforce training initiatives and fund-raising – will succeed Dr. Robin Myers, who will retire on July 31 after 11 years as ASUMH chancellor and 34 years in higher education.
Glen Hoffsis Named Founding Dean for College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State
Dr. Glen Hoffsis was named as the founding dean for Arkansas State University’s upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine, Chancellor Todd Shields announced this week. One of America’s top veterinary administrators, Hoffsis has served as dean of two the nation’s largest and most prestigious vet colleges, Ohio State University and University of Florida, and recently guided the creation of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn.
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Budgets, Tuition for FY2024
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a $338.8 million budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2023-2024 at its seven institutions.
Amazon Career Choice Program Adds A-State Online Option for Employees
Arkansas State University joined the Amazon Career Choice program, aligning the largest online program based in Arkansas with one of the nation’s largest corporations. A-State Online’s 100-plus degree programs are now eligible for Amazon Career Choice starting with the summer 2023 semester.
A-State Students to Participate in NASA Eclipse Project
In less than a year, a total solar eclipse will take place on a path through Arkansas. Jonesboro is included in the path of totality. Two teams from Arkansas State University have been selected to participate in the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP), sponsored by NASA. These teams, the only two from the state, will join other high school and college students from across the country.
ASU-Mountain Home Chancellor Finalists Named
The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Chancellor Search Advisory Committee and ASU System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced that three finalist candidates have accepted invitations to visit the campus and formally interview for the position of chancellor. The three finalists are: Dr. Kendra Ericson, president of St. Luke’s College in Sioux City, Iowa; Dr. Tamara Daniel, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at ASU-Mountain Home; and Dr. Bentley Wallace, president of South Arkansas College in El Dorado.
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