The Bear Ledger

The University of Central Arkansas Police Department is promoting pedestrian safety through its “Brake for Bears” campaign scheduled for Nov. 3.

Volunteers will be encouraging safety awareness throughout the day at various crosswalks. UCA police and volunteers will be distributing educational fliers to pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists along crosswalks at Bruce Streets and Donaghey Ave. Other locations may be determined at a later date.

UCA Police officials say pedestrian safety is a major concern.

“We want our campus and the Conway community to be alert and be safe,” said Arch Jones, Jr., director of organizational & community services for UCAPD.

The police department wants to emphasize not only drivers need to be alert, but also pedestrians.

“ No matter who has the right-of-way, we all need to be alert. Pedestrian safety is everyone’s business,” Jones said.

The University of Central Arkansas unveiled its new collegiate license plate on Oct.7  during the UCA Foundation Scholarship Reception at McCastlain Hall.

The new license plate displays the revamped athletic logo. More than 85% of the proceeds from the license plates go directly to fund academic scholarships for deserving students.

“This is an excellent partnership with the state of Arkansas,” UCA President Allen Meadors said. “Our alums and friends can show their UCA pride by purchasing Bear plates and help fund scholarships for our students.”

The UCA License Plate Program Scholarship is a great way to promote UCA and to help a legacy student, said Shelley Mehl, vice president of advancement.

The UCA License Plate Program Scholarship is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and who is child or grandchild of a UCA graduate.  Each applicant must have demonstrated leadership and service and submit a 250-300 word essay explaining their choice of field of study.

Fourteen recipients were awarded scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Officials hope to see an increase in purchases of the license plates, which would provide more scholarships to students.

The UCA license plate can be purchased through any Arkansas Revenue Office.  The UCA Foundation receives $25 from each plate purchased. The purchase of the plate is recognized as a tax-deductible contribution.

Humorist, Author Dave Barry to Speak Oct. 19

The UCA Distinguished Lecture series continues Oct. 19, with humorist and best-selling author Dave Barry at Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.  Barry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work has appeared in more than 500 newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. He was a humor columnist for The Miami Herald for 25 years.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children, $5 for UCA faculty and staff, and free for UCA students with a current student I.D. (limit of two tickets). For tickets, call (501) 450-3265 or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.

Boris Godunov to Continue Met Series at UCA

A new production of Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov will continue the 2010-11 season of Captured Live from the Met @ UCA at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 in Reynolds Performance Hall. Boris Godunov will be the second of 10 high definition transmissions of Metropolitan Opera performances in the series sponsored by UCA’s College of Fine Arts and Communication. Approximately 200 seats are available for each performance at UCA. Tickets are $15 for the public and $5 for students with valid I.D.  To order, call UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.

2010 Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert Slated for Oct. 25

The 2010 Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert will be held Monday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Waldran. This event is held in memory of Ryan Henderson and Chavares Block who were victims of an on-campus shooting in 2008.  Last year’s benefit raised enough funds to provide two $1,000 scholarships to students from Dermott and Hall, the high school alma maters of Chavares and Ryan.  A $5 donation is requested for admission.  Individuals can also make a donation. Checks can be made payable to the UCA Henderson/Block Fund and sent to the Office of Student Life, Student Center 207 or mailed directly to: UCA Foundation, 201 Donaghey Ave., UCA Box 4986, Conway, AR 72035. For more information, call 450-3137.

UCA Student Health Clinic Annual Flu Shot Campaign

The annual Flu Shot Campain is scheduled for Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. for students and after Nov. 1 for faculty and staff. There will be no charge for the flu shots. The shots will be given on a first come, first served basis. The Faulkner County Health Unit will conduct a mass vaccine clinic at the McGee Center in Conway on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Student Health Clinic at 450-3136.

2010 Homecoming Shirts Available

2010 Homecoming shirts are available for purchase. The shirts are $10. Shirts can be purchased at Buffalo Alumni Hall through Oct. 29. There will also be a t-shirt table set-up in the Student Center lobby Oct. 18 – 20 and Oct. 25 – 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (While supplies last). Sizes include adult small through 3XL. For more information, call 852-2955. To find out more about Homecoming activities, visit https://uca.edu/alumni/homecoming/.

Career Fairs Scheduled for Oct. 27 , Nov. 3

A Health Career Fair is scheduled for Oct. 27 and a Fall Career Fair will be held Nov. 3  in the Student Center Ballroom. Both fairs are set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Individuals should bring plenty of resumes and dress for success.

Alumni Homecoming Exhibition Set for UCA’s McCastlain Hall

Exuberant Color: Paintings and Ceramic by Allie Maxwell Nottingham will be featured at the annual Alumni Homecoming Exhibition. Nottingham’s work will be on view in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall Oct. 7-30. She will be on campus for an artist’s reception from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Fireplace Room.  All gallery exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.  For more information, contact Barbara Satterfield, director of the Baum Gallery, at 450-5793 or barbaras@uca.edu.

Budget Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

The meeting dates for the Budget Advisory Committee have been set for the year. All meetings are open to the public. Upcoming committee meetings are: Nov. 11, Wingo 315; Dec. 9, Wingo 315; Jan. 13, Wingo 315; Feb. 10, Wingo 315; March 10, Wingo 315; and April 21, Wingo 315.  Contact Lynn Burley, chair, at 450-3633 or lburley@uca.edu for more information.

Fundraiser for the Mary Landreth Scholarship Fund Slated  Oct. 21

Watch a movie under the stars and help raise funds for a good cause on Oct. 21 at the Silver Moon Cinema. Your $2 donation will help raise money for the Mary Landreth Scholarship Fund. Mary was killed in an automobile accident coming back from a History Day Event on March 10, 2000. The movie will begin at dusk in downtown Conway in front of Ye Old Daisy Shop. Popcorn, drinks, candy bars and snack items will be available for purchase. 

Baum Gallery of Fine Art Fall Exhibition Opens

The Baum Gallery of Fine fall exhibition will be on view through Oct. 28.  All gallery exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.  The first featured exhibit of the fall season is the Baum MFA Biennial Competitive Exhibition: Paintings by Balingit-Lefils and McFarlane. The second and third exhibits featured this season are by Julie Blackmon, artist in residence, and Sandra Luckett, visiting professor.

Annual Exquisite Corpse Annual Halloween Bandfest Fundraiser Oct. 29

UCA’s annual Exquisite Corpse Annual Halloween Bandfest Fundraiser will be at Bear’s Den Pizza on 235 Farris Road at 8 p.m., Oct. 29. This event is intended to raise general operating funds for the Department of Writing’s award-winning literary journal, whose editor in chief is the iconic author Andrei Codrescu. Bands to be announced. Copies of the journal will be on sale. Costumes encouraged. Admission is $5. The event  is open to the public. For more information, contact Managing Editor Mark Spitzer at mspitzer@uca.edu or 450-3339.

UCA Theatre to Present Greek Tragedy

UCA Theatre will present The Bacchae by Euripides on Oct. 28 – Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 – Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. The production has been updated with contemporary music, dance, and multimedia. The play is under the direction of Shauna C. Meador, associate professor of theatre, with set design by assistant professor of digital film, Scott Meador. Costume design is by senior theatre major, Eriko Terao, with choreography by UCA student Duy Nguyen. Tickets are $10 for the general public and two free with a current UCA I.D. Tickets are available through UCA Ticket Central in Reynolds Performance Hall or by calling 450-3265. The play is appropriate for ages 16 and up.

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra to Appear at UCA

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra, with pianist Jonathan Biss, will visit UCA as Artist in Residence Oct. 28- Oct. 29. The Academy will hold an open rehearsal for UCA students, members of the Conway Symphony Orchestra and members of youth/high school orchestras from 6-6:30 p.m., Oct. 28  in Reynolds Performance Hall prior to its public performance at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds.  Tickets to the concert are $30-$40 for adults, $27-$37 for senior citizens, $25-$35 for UCA alumni, $23-$33 for UCA faculty and staff, $10 for students and free for UCA students with a current student I.D. For tickets, call 450-3265. A masterclass for pianists will be held  Oct. 28 at 1:40 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. On  Oct. 29, four members of the Academy will hold masterclasses for violin, cello, oboe and horn in the Snow Fine Arts building. Masterclasses are free and open to the public.

Octubafest Events Scheduled at Snow Fine Arts Center

The three-part Octubafest will take place Oct. 25, Oct. 27 and Oct. 29,  with Octubaween on Oct. 31 at the Snow Fine Arts Center.  All events will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.  The first two Octubafest events will feature student solo performances while the third event will feature students in a collaborative setting performing as duets, trios, and quartets. The mood will change for Octubaween on Oct. 31 when the fun takes over with skits mixed in with musical performances. The performers will be in costumes with a special appearance by Carlos the Caterpillar.  For more information, call 450-3333 or email ccarichner@uca.edu.

Legendary Poet C.D. Wright’s Reading and Book Signing Slated Nov. 9

CFAC Artist in Residence and legendary poet C.D. Wright will read from recent work, answer questions, and sign books in the auditorium in the  College of Business at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9. This event is free and open to the public. She will also give a craft talk and answer questions at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10 in Thompson Hall. This event is also free and open to the public. For more information contact Prof. Terry Wright at terryw@uca.edu or (501) 450-5108.

Aramark to Conduct Survey to Improve Service

Aramark is conducting a survey that will help the food service better understand student, faculty and staff preferences.  Aramark will gain valuable insight that will help improve overall campus dining experience at UCA. You could win a Sony® 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi or a $50 gift card. This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes, and your responses are confidential. The survey is available at http://www.college-survey.com/uca. If you have questions/comments,  contact Aramark @ 450-5981.

Educational Seminars and Professional Development Schedule

Sexual Harassment
Nov. 12,  9 – 10 a.m.  Student Center #213

Nov. 18,  2 – 3 p.m.  Student Center #213

 

Diversity

This year’s topic of discussion – Sexual Orientation

Oct. 26, 9 – 10:30 a.m.  Student Center #215

Nov. 4 , 9 – 10:30 a.m. Student Center #215

Nov. 10,  5:30 – 7 p.m. Student Center #223/224

Nov. 17,  9 – 10:30 a.m. Student Center #215

Professional Development

Oct. 29, noon -1:30 p.m. SC #215 Understanding and Working with UCA International Students Lisa Shoemake (Office of International Programs)

Approximately 600 international students from over 60 countries now study at UCA. Lisa will present on the types of support and services the Division of International Affairs provides to help improve international students’ retention and make them feel at home in Arkansas. She will also address some of the cultural issues international students face both in and out of the classroom during their time at UCA.

Nov.  2, 9 -10 a.m. SC #213 On the Run Eating — Healthy Quick Breakfasts and Packed Lunches Janet Dance (UCA Dietitian – Aramark)

People are busy. Unfortunately many of us don’t eat right. Join us as campus dietician, Janet Dance, discusses healthy eating habits and provides simple, quick healthy alternatives to the Big Mac or pizza buffet.

Nov.  16,  noon – 1:30 p.m. SC # 215 “The Super Supervisor” – For all UCA Managers/Supervisors — Doug Isanhart (Executive in Residence, Internship Coordinator, Management Department – UCA College of Business)

This seminar is sponsored by the UCA Staff Senate and the Office of University Training. Topics to be covered: “WWW – What workers want”; “Why are we here?”; Mutual goal setting; Measuring effectiveness; Performance reviews; Reducing absenteeism; Commitment vs. involvement; Continuous Improvement; Having fun in the workplace.

The following individuals have joined the UCA staff:

September

Mirtila Lovelace, administrative specialist II, International Programs, Sept. 1.

Katie Frazier, administrative specialist III, Dean-College of Fine Arts, Sept. 13

Kevin Braswell, director of development office, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Sept. 20.

Robert Hardin, equipment operator, Grounds Maintenance, Sept. 20.  

Maranda Rios-Blanchard, education counselor, Advising Center, Sept. 20.  

Joseph Wright, project/program specialist, Grounds Maintenance, Sept. 27.  

October

Lyle Arnett, institutional services assistant, Custodial Care, Oct. 1.  

Kevin Carter, building/grounds coordinator, Grounds Maintenance, Oct. 1.

Zachary Haupt, assistant coach, Office-Director of Athletics, Oct. 1.

Bonnie Nichols, project researcher, ARC ARRA, Oct. 1.

Sharon Pickens, advanced practice nurse, Office-Student Health Services, Oct. 1.

Amanda Schueneman, library technician, Office-Archives, Oct. 1.

Lucas McKay, public safety officer, University Police, Oct. 4.

The Division of Academic Outreach Community Education program is offering online courses that are convenient and affordable.

These comprehensive six-week, online courses start monthly. Each high-quality course includes lessons, quizzes, and a discussion area. Dedicated instructors facilitate every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback, and facilitating discussions.

The UCA Staff Senate encourages you to apply for funding.  Apply for staff development funding for these course at:  uca.edu/staffsenate/profdevfunding.  Please choose courses that align with the work that you do for the university. 

Some categories include:

• Business Writing
• Computer Applications
• Personal Enrichment
• Teaching and Education
• Test Preparation
• Web and Computer Programming

To browse a complete list of courses online, please visit: uca.edu/outreach/online/lifelong.php. For more information, contact Lawana Hawkins at 450-5811 or lhawkins@uca.edu.

Gale Garrison Named Employee of the Quarter

Gale Garrison has been named the Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter. Gale is a financial aid specialist in the Student Financial Aid Office.  She has worked at the University of Central Arkansas for more than 34 years.

Gale’s job duties include processing and posting all the athletic, academic and private scholarships received. Gale was described as a loyal and dependable employee by her colleagues.

“It would be a challenge to find another employee on this campus that has as much paperwork  and/or money come across their desk,” one colleague wrote. “…Starting in the beginning of summer and lasting through September, she is responsible for making sure every student who receives a scholarship has been credited with the proper amount (which is posted one at a time).  Her work-week stretches into hours of comp. time.  Her rapport with the students and staff is both professional and gracious.  She always does what needs to be done to assure that each student is awarded properly and takes great pride in her work.  She is a joy to work with as well.”

Other employees nominated for Employee of the Quarter were: Sandy Ahne, Michelle Burgin, Michael Flory, Denise George, Russ Hancock, Joslyn Kuykendall, Jenny Kyle, Jessica Looney, Ashley Love, Veronice Makepeace, Peggy Robinson, and Julia Robison.

This is the first year for the Employee of the Quarter program.  Each winner receives recognition and prizes including $150 in BearBucks. Nominations are accepted for each quarter.

Recipients will be recognized at the annual Awards Reception in April and be invited to attend the Employee of the Year luncheon.

The Staff Senate will recognize four recipients during the fiscal year.   The timeline for the nominations are: first quarter- July- September;  second quarter- October- December; third quarter- January- March; and fourth quarter- April- June.

Any classified or non-classified full-time UCA employee with one year of continuous service as of July 1, 2010 is eligible to be nominated by faculty, staff, students, or alumni.

Nomination forms will be electronically submitted to the chair of the Employee of the Quarter committee. For more information on Employee of the Quarter, visit the Staff Senate website at http://www.uca.edu/staffsenate/eoq.php.

Applications are being accepted until December 31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. for Quarter II nominees.  Nominations are accepted online only at https://www.uca.edu/web/forms/view.php?id=205.  For more information on the process, please contact Stephanie Hailey McBrayer at haileys@uca.edu.

Voluneeters Sought for Football Games

The Staff Senate is looking for volunteers to work football games.  The money raised by working football games helps support the professional development fund, social activities, the Veterans Day ceremony, Employee of the Year and Employee of the Quarter awards, and other Staff Senate projects that benefit UCA staff members and the UCA community.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Larry Burns at  lburns@uca.edu.

Volunteers are needed for the following games:

Sat., Oct. 30 – SE Louisiana – Homecoming

Sat., Nov.  13 – Sam Houston

Sat., Nov. 20 – McNeese State

Staff Senate Accepting Applications for Professional Development Funds

The Staff Senate is now accepting applications for professional development funds.  The Staff Senate Professional Development Fund was established to assist a staff employee in pursuing opportunities for professional development.  The senate seeks to advance opportunities of continuing education, advanced or higher education, certification programs, or conference participation.

All full-time classified or non-classified staff are eligible to apply.  The value of the funding depends on the available funds and the number of applicants.  The deadline for the application is Monday, Nov. 1.  The link to the application is https://uca.edu/staffsenate/profdevfunding.php

If you have questions, please contact: Patricia Smith, director of student engagement, UCA Honors College, at  450-5465 or psmith@uca.edu.

Dr. Robert Reising’s recent book Chasing Moonlight, the biography of “Moonlight” Graham of the movie “Field of Dreams”, will appear in paperback in March 2011. Reising co-authored the book with Brett Friedlander, a free-lance sports writer.  Published in April of 2009, on the eve of the Major-League baseball season, the book has gone through two printings while garnering runner-up honors in three international book competitions, including the Casey Award as “The best baseball book of 2009.” Reising is the night supervisor of the Academic Success Center.

IT Self Help Desk

The IT Self Help Desk webpage is available online for faculty and staff. View and troubleshoot your way through the issue(s) that describes the problem you are having with your computer. Learn how to set up and install services for your computer such as iFolder and Group‐Wise. View the IT Self Help

Desk page at: http://www.uca.edu/helpdesk/selfhelpdesk/.

PASW(formely SPSS)

PASW (formerly SPSS) version 15 is no longer available, the current version is 17. To receive instructions on how to install PASW, visit the IT Self Help Page on the Information Technology website.

Upcoming Events

Call the Helpdesk to attend a training session.

GroupWise Calendaring

Nov. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

Power Surge and HEOA Compliance

The IT Data Center uses a lot of electricity to keep all the systems and services running. So much so that now we have exceeded our capacity. In order to alleviate this problem we will be upgrading the electrical circuits into the Data Center and installing a new larger uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS is what helps keep the Data Center running in the event of a power failure. Unfortunately the replacement of the UPS means that power has to be shut off to the Data Center, and that means IT services will be unavailable. This time frame for this work has not yet been scheduled, but will be announced ahead of time and minimized as much as possible.

HEOA Compliance

In order to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 your students may notice a new login notice appearing occasionally when using various campus computer labs. This notice displays a reminder about the penalties for the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials.

One of the goals of the Division of University and Government Relations is to promote the university and the many accomplishments of students, faculty and staff.  Below is a summary of press releases sent to media outlets since Sept. 1. The list does not include story pitches, media advisories or press releases announcing scholarships.

• UCA Kicks Off National Campus Safety Awareness Month  — UCA was among several colleges and universities promoted safety awareness during the month of September. 
• International Council for Small Business Elects Don Bradley III as President — Dr. Don B. Bradley, III, a professor of marketing at the University of Central Arkansas, was recently elected president of the International Council for Small Business at its annual ICSB World Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. 
• Bonner named UCA Distinguished Alumnus  —Tom Bonner, a former local TV personality for KARK-TV in Little Rock and senior vice president at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the University of Central Arkansas Distinguished Alumnus Award.
• UCA Hosts Soccer Tournament, Mexican Cultural Events — UCA hosted several events commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the Mexican Independence and the 100^th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.  The events were part of Arkansas Celebrates Mexico 2010, a partnership between the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock.
• UCA Sees Increase in Freshmen Enrollment for Fall 2010 —UCA had a 3.9 percent increase in freshman enrollment, bringing the freshman class to 1,846 students for the fall of 2010. This year’s transfer student enrollment is 604 — up 20.8 percent — compared to 500 last year. Of 604 transfer students, 30% were freshmen transfers. 
• UCA Among “Most Desirable Large Schools” — UCA ranks 23rd among the top 25 “Most Desirable Large Schools” in the Fall 2010 Kaplan/Newsweek “Finding the Right College for You” guide. The university also ranks 24^th in the category of “Most Desirable Rural Schools.”
• UCA Host Dedication for STEM Residential College — UCA officials held a dedication for its new residential college designed to prepare students for careers in technology and science.  The keynote speaker was Gov. Mike Beebe.
• Rollins College Philosopher Gives Lecture on Thomas Jefferson’s Ideology — Creston Davis, an assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Rollins College in Winterpark, Fla., visited the university last month. He gave a lecture on “Jefferson’s Monticello: Contradiction, Ideology, and the Foundations of America.”
• UCA Alumnus Receives Scholarship to Study in Morocco — UCA alumnus Jacob Perry was awarded a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar scholarship to Morocco by Rotary International. Jacob will be studying Arabic at the University Mohamed V in Rabat, Morocco. He is one of more than 500 students from 29 countries who will be studying abroad for the 2010-2011 academic year as Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars.
• Al “Papa Rap” Lopez Performs at UCA — Al Lopez concluded UCA’s Mexican Bi-centennial and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with a performance that promoted unity and understanding of different cultures.
• CLEAR Center Receives $5,000 Grant from Trucking Industry Defense Association — The Center for Cooperative Logistics Education, Advancement, and Research (CLEAR) Center was one of four programs nationwide chosen to receive a $5,000 grant from the Trucking Industry Defense Association. 
• Chemistry Department Receives Nearly $500,000 in Research Grants —The Department of Chemistry was awarded nearly $500,000 in external funding by the National Science Foundation. Three research grants, totaling $498,622, will fund projects for UCA undergraduate chemistry students to conduct research in gas-phase chemistry, surface chemistry, and archeological chemistry.
• UCA Unplugged XVI to Feature The Smart Brothers and Open Mic Performers — The university hosted the 16th annual UCA Unplugged acoustic concert on Oct. 15 to raise  funds for the UCA Emergency Student Loan Fund. 
• UCA Graduates Exceed State Average on Praxis III — Graduates from the College of Education exceeded state average in classroom teaching performance assessment, according to 2010 Praxis III results released by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• College of Business Featured in The Princeton Review’s “THE BEST 300 BUSINESS SCHOOLS” — The Princeton Review UCA in the new 2011 edition of its book, “The Best 300 Business Schools.” This is the third consecutive year the College of Business has been listed.
• Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert — UCA will host the 2010 Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert on Oct. 25. This annual event is held in memory of Ryan Henderson and Chavares Block who were victims of an on-campus shooting in 2008.   Henderson, 18, of Little Rock, was a freshman at the time of the shooting. Block, 19, of Dermott, was a sophomore pre-engineering major.

Freedom of Information Requests

The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act,  Ark. Code Ann. §25-19-101 et seq. (“Act”), guarantees Arkansas citizens access to public records held by public bodies and public officials.  In the past month, the division received and responded to 24 Freedom of Information requests.

Please join the Physical Plant in welcoming Grounds Manager Joe Wright and Grounds Landscape Supervisor Kevin Carter. Joe and his wife have two sons and come to us from Dallas, where Joe served for the past five years as grounds upervisor for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.  Joe attended UCA from 1996 to 2001 and received his associates degree in 2009 from West Wood College.

Kevin  and his wife are Conway residents. Kevin has owned and operated his own grounds and landscape business since 2004.  Kevin graduated with honors from Conway High School in 2006 and in May 2010 graduated from UCA with a bachelor of business administration degree.

The Physical Plant is excited about the energy, experience, and new perspective Joe and Kevin will bring to the Grounds Department and the UCA campus.