Faculty and Staff

Submitted by: Debbie Brigham, dbrigham@uca.edu on 09/15/2025

The UCA Admin Support Employee Resource Group (ASERG) would like to invite all Admins to our September kick off meeting :

What: Admin Support Kick Off Meeting with Staff Senate President, Dr. Veneta Fricks
When: September 17, 2025
Where: Windgate Concert Hall
Time: 10:00-11:00 am

Event details:
* Welcome from Admin Support Employee Resource Group (ASERG) Team Leaders and Staff Senate President, Dr. Veneta Fricks
* Admin Support Updates – Upcoming events
* Tour of the Windgate facility
* Refreshments served after tour

See session schedule for upcoming professional development opportunities and fun events!

 

Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 09/15/2025

This casual drop-in event is your chance to relax, chat about all things tech, and get to know the ArCA community. Whether you’re curious about learning to code, looking to connect with like-minded professionals, or already part of our extended network — you’re invited!

What to Expect:
Fresh coffee and light snacks to fuel your morning
Relaxed, open conversations about tech, learning, and careers
A chance to meet the ArCA team — instructors, admissions, and support staff
Info on current and upcoming programs for those curious about jumping into tech
A welcoming environment where you can drop in anytime during the event

RSVP Today
Let us know you’re coming! Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time — we’d love to see you there.

Register below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-at-the-arkansas-coding-academy-tickets-1438786110989

Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 09/12/2025

For some the perception is that children must be still in order to focus, especially while learning to read. Students from UCA’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health & Behavioral Sciences are looking to prove otherwise. Reading in Motion will test the studies that show how movement is beneficial to the learning processes of young readers. Our students will work with 1-2 children per group, focusing on the basics of reading and comprehension. Ten minutes of physical activity will be incorporated into each session to stimulate your child’s senses, increasing brain activity, concentration and memory.

*Note: The teaching methods and content presented in this program are affiliated with a research study conducted by students in UCA’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Parents will be asked to sign a research consent form beforehand.

For any questions about CubsREAD, please contact us via email at outreach@uca.edu or by phone at 501-450-3118.

Dates: Mondays, September 22 – November 17, 2025

Time: 4:00pm – 4:50pm (Drop-off begins at 3:45; Pick-up by 5:00)

Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5416da9b/YK3wm4Ff5US1XL3ONei7Hw?u=https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1I2LTNb7/cubsread-reading-in-motion-4a4wNtGviH/overview

Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 09/12/2025

This interactive course via Zoom is designed for high school students (10th grade and above) who have previously scored between 17-25 on the ACT or for high schoolers who have yet to take the test. Current and former UCA faculty/staff members will review subject material and offer test-taking tips to help students progress through the exam in a more reasonable and timely manner. Choose one subject to focus on or choose all four at a reduced total rate. Class sizes are limited to 12 per section to maximize learning.

English: Mondays – September 22, September 29, & October 6, 2025
Reading: Tuesdays – September 23, September 30 & October 7, 2025
Science: Wednesdays – September 24, October 1 & October 8, 2025
Math: Thursdays – September 25, October 2 & October 9, 2025

Section A: 5:00 pm – 6:20 pm
Section B: 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7b3b08e9/hAh-u9A5PUm5s9xKjdBENg?u=https://uca.edu/outreach/testprep/

Submitted by: Reesa Ramsahai, Reesar@uca.edu on 09/11/2025

Faculty and staff are welcome to participate in a self defense class for women. Led by Officer Nicole Sumner, we will focus on developing situational awareness, build confidence, and learn a few physical techniques. Dress comfortably. This event will be held on Thursday, September 18th at 6-7:30 in Student Health Center 307. Contact Reesa if you have any questions. (Reesar@uca.edu)

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Submitted by: Jessic Riedmueller, jriedmueller@uca.edu on 09/09/2025

The Richard Hudson AAUP Chapter will hold our Fall meeting on September 18, 2025, at x-period, in Torreyson Library Room 206. Please consider joining us as we discuss issues affecting academic freedom and shared governance in higher education. As we face evolving challenges to the principles and integrity of these values, it is more important than ever that we come together to share insights, strategies, and reinforce our collective commitment to these vital issues.

AAUP Fall Meeting
September 18, 2025
X-Period, 1:40-2:30
Torreyson Library, Rm 206
Zoom: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86056779384?pwd=MTGOzlo3kuYaiYHGNKPhVfEPVjbjVO.1&jst=2

For more information, contact Jessica Riedmueller at jriedmeller@uca.edu or visit our website at https://blogs.uca.edu/aaup/.

https://blogs.uca.edu/aaup/event/fall-2025-aaup-meeting/