Dr. Sally A. Roden graduated from Winnsboro, Louisiana High School in 1956 and Texas Women’s University in 1960. She received a Masters of Science Degree from North Texas State University at Denton, Texas in 1969 and a Doctor of Education degree in 1978. She came to UCA as the Technical Director of Theater in the Fall of 1969 and became Assistant Professor of Speech and Theatre Arts in 1978, Professor of Speech Theatre and Journalism in 1984 and Dean of Undergraduate Studies in 1993. When she retired in April 2012, she served 42 years at UCA and was Special Assistant to the President.
Series 1
Box 1
File 1 – Personal Information
File 2 – Small 3-Ring Notebook 7” X 9” – TSCW – Stage, Speech, Drama c.1959-60
File 3 – 6” X 9” Framed Citation for Outstanding Services; Dept. of Speech, Texas Women’s University – May 8, 1959
File 4 – 6” X 9” Framed Citation for Outstanding Services; Dept. of Speech, Texas Women’s University – May 19, 1960
File 5 – 9 ¼” X 11 ¾” Framed Diploma, Master of Science Degree; North Texas State University, Denton, TX – May 30, 1969
File 6 – Paper & Cassette Tape – “Analysis of the Artistic Excellence of Bess Myerson’s Speech ‘You Don’t Have to Buy War, Mrs. Smith’” In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements of Speech 501 – By Sally Ann Roden B.S., M.S., Denton, TX – July 1972
File 7 – Dissertation for the Degree of Education – North Texas State University, By Sally Ann Roden B.S., M.S. – Aug. 1978
File 8a – Evaluation – Faculty Planning forms – 1978-1993
File 8b – 10 ¾” 13 ¼” Framed Citation “Ten Years at UCA” – 1979
File 8c – Publications by Sally A. Roden – 1980’s
File 9 – UCA Forensic Team – 1980’s
File 10 – Arkansas Speech Teacher of the Year – 1988
File 11 – Outstanding Alumni – North Texas State University – 1988
File 12 – 7 ½” X 10 ¾” Plaque – Outstanding Alumna – North Texas State University – 1988
File 13a – 8” X 10” Plaque – North Texas State University Recognizes Dr. Sally Roden, Outstanding Alumna – Alumni Appreciation Day – April 8, 1988
File 13b – Newsletter – “Bear Tracks” – September 1, 1988 (first issue)
File 14 – The Southern States Communication Association – SSCA Newsletter – July 1989
File 15 – Bibliography of Theses in Torreyson Library, 1956-1990 – compiled by Kathie B. George – 1990
File 16– Liberal Studies proposal – 1991
File 17 – Application for Dean – 1993
File 18 – Dr. Sally A. Roden is Named Undergraduate Dean – Spring 1993
File 19 – UCA Students’ perception of the UCA Campus environment – August 1995
File 20 – Outstanding Freshman Advocate – Feb 1998
File 21 – Newsletter – “Intercom” – First Presbyterian Church – Feb 1998
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Series I
Box 2
File 1 – Congratulation Letters – 1985-2000
File 2 – Thank You Cards and Letters – 1981-2005
File 3 – Correspondence – “Sally’s Kids” (Former Students) – 1994, 1995, 1999
File 4 – Correspondence – “Sally’s Kids” (Former Students) – 2000-2005
File 5 – Correspondence – “Sally’s Kids” (Former Students) – 2006-2010
File 6 – Correspondence – 1980’s
File 7 – Correspondence – 1990’s
File 8 – Correspondence – 2011-2012
File 9 – Correspondence – President Tom Courtway – 2011-2012
File 10 – Newspaper Clippings
File 11 – Speeches
File 12 – 1-Cassette Tape – Arts and Letters – 1996
File 13 – 9-Templates for Drafting from Graham Blue Print Co.
File 14 – Small Booklet (3 5/8” X 5 ¾”) Colored Gelatine for the Theatre, School, Community Playhouse Stage Lighting – 1956 Edition
File 15 – 2 Copies of a Short Story “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote – 1956
File 16 – Script – “Funnybones” and 33 Slides for Reader’s Theater
File 17 – Book (paperback) – The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck – 1939
File 18 – Book – I See a Child by Cindy Herbert – 1974 with Letter from Jeanine Wagner – 1975
File 19 – Book (comic strip) – “King Aroo” by Jack Kent – 1953
File 20 – Play – “King Aroo” adapted for play by Sally A. Roden – Spring 1973
File 21 – “Oozey Octopus: A Tale of a Clever Critter” by Suzanne Tate, Illustrated by James Melvin – July 1, 2003
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Series I
Box 3
File 1 – Small Black 3-ring Notebook (7” X 9”) and video cassette – “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” by James Joyce, adapted for Reader Theatre by Sally A. Roden – 1985
File 2 – Book – Quotations to Cheer You Up (Gift for Bosses Day) by Allen Klein – 1991
File 3 – Handmade pamphlet “Story Telling”
File 4 – “There’s More to Being Black than Meets the Eye”, by Snuffy, Oliver, Carolyn, Carolyn (4 copies) and diskette – 11/07/2003
File 5 – Photo Album
File 6 – Photos
File 7 – Harrin Hall Renovation and Addition, University of Central Arkansas c.1999
File 8 – Awards for Years of Service 1999, 2000, 2004
File 9 – “Recruitment: History & Strategy” Vol. I: History, by Dr. Sally Roden – 2001
File 10 – “Recruitment: History & Strategy” Vol. II: Resources & Strategies, by Dr. Sally Roden – 2001
File 11 – 8” X 10” plaque – In Recognition of Outstanding Vision, Leadership and Support of Teaching Through The Development of The Technology Faculty Associates Program – August 2002
File 12 – Dean Evaluation by Department Chairs – August 2002
File 13 – 2 Small Plaques (clear) – 2003, 2004
File 14 – “Trading Places” Event 2005
File 15 – 9 ½” X 11 ½” Gold Framed and Matted “Irish Blessing”
File 16 – Pkg. Gold UCA Tie-tac/Pin (12)
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Series I
Box 4
File 1 – Workshop for Effective Communication – The use of communication in Training for the Guatemalan Project – Directed by Dr. Sally Roden
File 2 – “Words have an Emotional Impact” worksheet
File 3 – Bachelor of General Studies Degree – 1989-1998
File 4 – Pamphlet – “Strong Foundations: 12 Principles for Effective General Education Programs” – 1994
File 5 – Presentations – University of Central Arkansas – Division of Undergraduate Studies “Student Success, Pure and Simple” – 1997-1999
File 6 – AAUP Investigation – Dr. John Lammers – 1998
File 7 – President Winfred L. Thompson – 5-Year Report – 1988-1993
File 8 – President Winfred L. Thompson – 10-Year Report – 1988-1998
File 9 – Mission Statement/Assessment – Undergraduate Studies – 1998-1999
File 10 – President Winfred L. Thompson Addresses – 1992-1999
File 11 – President Winfred L. Thompson – “The Challenge” – UCA 2000
File 12 – Powerpoint presentation by Dr. Sally Roden and Dr. Ronald B. Toll – “A First-Year Experience: Ubiquitous Computing at a Mid-Sized State supported University” c.2000
File 13 – Powerpoint presentation and overview by Dr. Sally Roden and Dr. Winfred Thompson – “The First-Year Experience in a State-Supported University: Administrative Vision and Challenge” c.2000
File 14 – Powerpoint Presentation – “The First-Year Experience in a State-Supported University: Administrative Vision and Challenge” by Dr. Winfred Thompson and Dr. Sally Roden – The International Conference on the First Year Experience – University of Reading, Reading, England – July 2000
File 15 – Booklet – Arkansas Higher Education Retention Conference – Fayetteville, Arkansas – October 11-13, 2000
File 16 – Handout and notes – Risk Taking: Advocating for Students – 2001
File 17 – Bachelor of General Studies Degree – 2001-2007
File 18 – Powerpoint presentation by Dr. Sally Roden and Dr. Ronald B. Toll – “A First-Year Experience: Ubiquitous Computing at a Mid-Sized State supported University” Years 1 and Year Two: Extending the Promise – EduCause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference – Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel – Dec 3-4 2001
File 19 – Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment Survey – 2002
File 20 – Powerpoint Presentation – “The First-Year Experience in a State-Supported University: Administrative Vision and Challenge” by Dr. Samual Buchanan and Dr. Sally Roden – The International Conference on the First Year Experience – University of Bath, Bath, England – July 2002
File 21 – Powerpoint Presentation by Dr. Sally Roden, Provost and Dean – “Division of Undergraduate Studies” 2003
File 22 – Powerpoint Presentation by Dr. Sally Roden – “A Century of Experience in Advocacy, Leadership, and Change: Part I- The Politics & Part II: Vision=Change+Risk” – February 2003
File 23 – National Conference of Academic Deans (NCAD 57th Annual Conference) – Program and powerpoint presentation – July 26-29, 2003
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Series I
Box 5
File 1 – Winnsboro High School, Class of 1956 Reunion – 2004
File 2 – Strategic Plan/Goals – Strategic Framework – 2004-2006
File 3 – Workshop materials about retention at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (handouts & powerpoint presentation) – Jan 4, 2005
File 4 – Powerpoint Presentation – “University of Central Arkansas “The Center of Learning”” by Dr. Sally Roden – The 18th International Conference on the First Year Experience – University of Southampton, Southampton, England – July 2005
File 5 – Freshman Seminar Survey – Fall 2005
File 6 – Workshop materials about Learning Communities – University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff – (powerpoint and handouts) – 2005
File 7 – Foundation of Excellency Task Force, Co-Chairs Jonathan Glenn and Sally Roden – 2005-2006
File 8 – Binder – 6th Annual Fall Institute for Academic Deans & Department Chairs – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – October 8-10, 2006
File 9 – Powerpoint Presentation and handouts by Dr. Sally Roden, Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies – “Change for Success in Your Department/On Campus” – Oct 2006
File 10 – Powerpoint Presentation by Dr. Sally Roden – “Change for Success and Student Engagement” – April 12, 2007
File 11 – “Discounted Dreams” – PBS Documentary Screening at Pulaski Tech – Tuesday, September 18, 2007
File 12 – Powerpoint Presentation – “Arkansas Higher Education: Moving Toward Success” – Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Higher Education: Remediation, Retention and Graduation Rates – November 15, 2007 – Given by Dr. Karen Hodges, Dr. Sally Roden & Mr. R. David Ray
File 13 – Powerpoint by Dr. Sally Roden – “Changing Responsibilities” – ArkAAN Spring Conference – Jonesboro, Arkansas – February 29, 2008
File 14 – Distinguished Alumna Award – 2008
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File 15 – Powerpoint by Dr. Sally Roden – 21st International Conference on the First Year Experience – University College Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) – June 2008
File 16 – Binder for Summer Institute for Academic Deans & Department Chairs – Asheville, North Carolina – July 20-22, 2008
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Series I
Box 5b
File 1 – The Final Report of the Arkansas Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention, and Graduation Rates: A Plan for Increasing the Number of Arkansas with Bachelor’s Degrees – August 2008
File 2 – Presentation at Pulaski Tech by Dr. Sally Roden – “Access to Success: Arkansas Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention, and Graduation Rates” – November 12, 2008
File 3 – Powerpoint by Dr. Sally Roden – “Access to Success: Increasing Arkansas’s College Graduates promotes Economic Developement” – December 8, 2008
File 4 – Powerpoint by Dr. Sally Roden – “Division of Undergraduate Studies from 1993-2008”
File 5 – Pamphlet – “A New Vitality in General Education” – task group on general education – 2009
File 6 – Correspondence- Dr. Roden’s position as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management – July 2010
File 7 – Powerpoint presentation – “The Perfect Storm: A Statewide Conference on Retention” – 29th Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience – Denver, Colorado – February 4, 2010
File 8 – Ideas for Special Assistant to the President – 2010-2011
File 9 – Special Assistant to President Allen C. Meadors – 2011-2012
File 10 – Personal Goals – Sally Roden – 1995-2011
File 11 – Emergency Operations Plan – November 29, 2011
File 12 – Directory – Arkansas State Government Guide – 2011-2012
File 13 – 7th Annual Foundation of Excellence Winter Meeting – Pre-conference workshop – February 17, 2012 ( includes bio sample and powerpoint presentation)
File 14 – 31st Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience (includes program, handouts, notes, and powerpoint presentation by Dr. Roden)
File 15 – 31st Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience (includes program, handouts, notes, and powerpoint presentation by Dr. Roden)
File 16 – Letters of Recommendation – 1983-2012
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File 17 – Retirement Celebration, Saturday, March 31, 2012 12:00 pm, Fireplace Room (actual retirement April 11, 2012)
File 18 – Various Name Tags from Conferences
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Series I
Box 6
File 1 – Sally A. Roden, Faculty Senate President – University of Central Arkansas – 1986-1987
File 2 – 9”x12” plaque – Teacher of the Year Award – Arkansas Speech Communication Association – 1987-1988
File 3 – 8”x10” plaque – Arkansas Speech Communication Association – Dr. Sally Roden, President – 1989-1990
File 4 – 7”x9” plaque – 2nd Annual Greek Scholarship Symposium Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority – UCA’s finest and moistest devoted instructor – 1992 – Dr. Sally Roden
File 5 – National Resource Center for the Freshmen Year Experience and Students in Transition – University of South Carolina and Houghton Mifflin company honor Sally A. Roden – Outstanding Freshman Advocate – Feb. 22, 1998
File 6 – University of Central Arkansas presented to Sally A. Roden – In appreciation of your leadership, hard work and dedication to student learning during the foundation years of the technology faculty associates program committee 1999-2003
File 7 – University of Central Arkansas – The students of UCA’s Residential College Program would like to formally thank Dr. Sally A. Roden for her continued support and encouragement as we strive to build community and promote learning at UCA – Hughes Residential College, State Residential College, Minton Residential College – Spring 2005
File 8 – Student Success Symposium 2009-2012
File 9 – Student Success Symposium presented Dr. Sally A. Roden in recognition of 5 years of valued leadership and involvement, 2012
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Series I
Box 7 – 12 Awards featuring Dr. Roden’s plays/dramas 1969-79
Item 1 – Sheridan Silver-plated cup (3”diameter x 4” height) – “Arms and The Man” – 1969
Item 2 – Sheridan Silver-plated cup (3”diameter x 4” height) – “Private Life of the Master Race” – March 1970
Item 3 – Webster Wilcox International Silver Co. #425 cup (3.5” diameter x 4.5” height) – “All My Sons” – 1970
Item 4 – Webster Wilcox International Silver Co. #425 cup (3.5” diameter x 4.5” height) – “The Miser” – April 1970
Item 5 – Webster Wilcox International Silver Co. #425 cup (3.5” diameter x 4.5” height) – “ANTIGone” – March- April 1971
Item 6 – Webster Wilcox International Silver Co. #425 cup (3.5” diameter x 4.5” height) – “Pure as the Driven Snow or A Working Girls Secret Spring” – 1971
Item 7 – Sheridan Silver-plated cup (3”diameter x 4” height) – “All the Way Home – February 29-March 3, 1972
Item 8 – Sheridan Silver-plated cup (3”diameter x 4” height) – “Fallen Angels” – April 25-30, 1972
Item 9 – Reed & Barton Jamestown 1808 goblet (3”diameter x 6.5” height) – “Love’s Labor Lost” – Spring 1973
Item 10 – Reed & Barton Jamestown 1808 goblet (3”diameter x 6.5” height) – “A Delicate Balance” – cast and crew – Spring 1974
Item 11 – Reed & Barton Jamestown 1808 goblet (3”diameter x 6.5” height) – “The Crucible” – cast and crew – Fall 1974
Item 12 – Silver plated goblet (3”diameter x 6.5”height) – “The Trojan Woman – Hecuba” – March 6-9, 1979
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Series I
Box 8 – VHS Tapes
Item 1 – First episode of “Death of Teacher”
Item 2 – News program #3, March 15, 1988
Item 3 – Ethnic Lit. 1989
Item 4 – Ethnic Lit. 1989
Item 5 – Ethnic Lit. 1989
Item 6 – Cadron Settlement Park, April 21, 1992
Item 7 – Penny and Craig, December 1992
Item 8 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1989
Item 9 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1989
Item 10 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1989
Item 11 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1989
Item 12 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1990
Item 13 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1990
Item 14 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1990
Item 15 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1991
Item 16 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1991
Item 17 – Petit Jean State Park Festival 1991
Item 18 – Petit Jean State Park Festival Nov. 20, 1992
Item 19 – Petit Jean State Park Festival Nov. 20-21, 1992
Item 20 – Petit Jean State Park Festival Nov. 20-21, 1992
Item 21 – Petit Jean State Park Festival Nov. 20-21, 1992
Item 22 – Petit Jean State Park Festival Nov. 20-21, 1992
Item 23 – Oral Interp. Roden
Item 24 – Profiles of 4 black women
Item 25 – “Kaleidoscope”
Item 26 – “Sugar Bowl”
Item 27 – “Hitler”
Item 28 – The Fox Stories
Item 29 – The Fox Stories: Sally Roden speech class, April 27, 1984
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End of Series I
Series II
Box 1
File 1a – Book – The History of Pi Kappa Delta 1913-1987, by Larry Norton, Professor Emeritus – Bradley University – 1987
File 1b – Small 2.5”x3” marble plaque – Pi Kappa Delta – 75 years of Excellency – 1913-1988
File 2 – PKD – Forms
File 3a – PKD Professional Development Conference – Eatontown, New Jersey – March 20, 1991
File 3b – Dr. Sally Roden – Presidentail Elect of Pi Delta Kappa – April 1991
File 4 – PKD 80th Anniversary Convention and Tournament – Tacoma, Washington – March 17-20, 1993
File 5 – President-Elect Pi Kappa Delta – National Forensic Honorary Society – 1993
File 6 – PKD National Council Meeting – Shreveport/Bossier City, LA – July 8-10, 1993
File 7 – Pi Delta Kappa, University of Central Arkansas Chapter – Nov. 2, 1993
File 8 – Pi Kappa Delta – Summer National Council – Shreveport/Bossier City, LA – July 7-9, 1994
File 9 – PKD National Convention and Tournament – Shreveport/Bossier City, LA – March 22, 1995
File 10 – 8” X 10” Plaque – Phi Kappa Delta National Convention – Sally Roden, Professional Development Chair – 1991
File 11 – 8” X 10” Plaque – In Recognition of Sally Roden, President-Elect for Exemplary Service to Pi Kappa Delta – 38th National Convention and Tournament – Tacoma, Washington – 1993
File 12 – 8 ¾’ X 12’ Plaque – Presented by The National Council to Dr. Sally Roden for Distinguished Service and Leadership as President of Pi Kappa Delta – 1993-1995
File 13 – Speech
File 14 – 8” X 10” Plaque – In Recognition of Sally A. Roden, President of Pi Kappa Delta for Outstanding Service – 39th National Convention and Tournament – Shreveport, LA – 1995
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File 15 – Photos – Pi Kappa Delta
File 16 – 10” X 12” Plaque with Gavel – Sally Roden, President – Pi Kappa Delta – 1993-1995
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Series II
Box 2
File 1 – 8” X 10” Framed Certificate of Appreciation – Awarded to Sally A. Roden for Convention Arrangements Committee – Pi Kappa Delta – National Convention and Tournament – Shreveport, LA – March 1995
File 2 – 7” X 9” Plaque – Pi Kappa Delta – Awarded to Sally Roden for Outstanding Service to Pi Kappa Delta as Past President – 1995-1997
File 3 – 4 ½” X 6” Plaque – Pi Kappa Delta Honor Roll, Sally Roden, 20 Years of Dedicated Coaching – 1997
File 4 – Pi Kappa Delta Correspondence
File 5 – Pi Kappa Delta Directory – (5) – 1197-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2002-2003 and 2003-2005
File 6 – “The Forensic of Pi Kappa Delta” – Summer 2002
File 7 – Pi Kappa Delta – Memorabilia
Item 1 – Individual Events Sweepstakes – Pi Kappa Delta Province Tournament – Abilene Christian University – 2nd place award – March 1994
Item 2 – Overall Sweepstakes – Pi Kappa Delta – Province Tournament – Abilene Christian University – 3rd place award – March 1994
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Series III
Box 1
Item 1 – 11 ¼” x 14” framed degree – Texas Women’s University, Bachelor of Science – June 5, 1960
Item 2 – 11 ¼” x 14” framed matted quotation by James Joyce – “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” – UCA Theatre – March 27-28, 1985
Item 3 – 15” x 18” framed degree – North Texas State University – Doctor of Education – August 19, 1978
Item 4 – 3” x 17 1/2” marble desk clock/pen holder – 15 years service at UCA – 1969-84
Item 5 – 14 ½” x 17 ½” framed and matted material – Lamdba Pi Eta – The National Communication Association Honor Society – October 11, 2007
Item 6 – 17 ¼” x 23 ¼” poster board – Texas Women’s University Distinguished Alumna – 2008 – Class of 1962
Item 7 – 24” x 36” poster – “Thank You Dr. Roden for Reading to Us”
Item 8 – Small purple “The Bear Den” car flag
Item 9 – Framed 13 1/2’’x16’ Distinguished Alumni Award – 2008 – Texas Women’s University and Former Students Association – Dr. Sally Roden – Class of 1960
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Series III
Box 2
Item 1 – Framed Citation – 10”x15” – Arkansas House of Representatives motion of Representatives Linda Tyler and John Roebuck on Sally Roden’s Retirement – March 31, 2012
Item 2 – Framed Citation – 10”x15”- Senate Citation motion of Senator Gilbert Baker on Sally Roden’s Retirement – April 2, 2012
Item 3 – Newspaper supplement of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Sunday, April 8, 2012 – “Front & Center” – article on Sally Roden’s retirement from UCA
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