Amy Whitehead, coordinator for the Community Development Institute, served as a member of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce’s Appreciation Task Force. Task force members delivered membership plaques and other chamber information to area businesses during “Appreciation Week,” which was the week of March 8.
Ancil Lea, director of community relations for the Center for Community and Economic Development, led a class on “Developing your personal network” during the annual New Professionals seminar at UCA, on March 10. Young Professionals from around the central Arkansas area attended this event for professional and leadership skill building.
Dr. Leonard Seawood, dean of Academic Outreach, was recently named the Commissioner of Leadership and Management for the University Continuing Education Association southern region. As Commissioner of Leadership and Management, Seawood will help build a leadership pool for UCEA and the field of continuing higher education. He will also have the opportunity to interact with professional peers from across the country and to contribute to the field.