Amy Whitehead, coordinator for the Center for Community and Economic Development, was re-certified as a Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) through October 31, 2015. The PCED Certification is a designation offered for professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of community and economic development. The certification is designated by the national Community Development Council.
Kristy Carter, director of marketing and Shaneil Ealy, assistant dean of programs and services for the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, were honored as former presidents at the Arkansas Council for Women in Higher Education’s (ACWHE) annual symposium. The focus of this year’s symposium was “The Past, Present and Future of Women in Higher Education.” Kristy Carter served as president in 2010 and continues to serve on ACWHE’s planning and legislative committees. She is also the state coordinator for the American Council on Education’s Office of Women in Higher Education, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Shaneil Ealy served as president in 2009 and continues to serve on the planning and scholarship committees.