The first cohort of five students in the University of Central Arkansas Instructional Technology (ITEC) program is slated to graduate in May. The 15-hour Online Teaching and Learning graduate certificate program is designed to provide K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners who are fully prepared to teach in an online environment. UCA … [Read more...] about UCA SET TO GRADUATE FIRST COHORT OF CERTIFIED ONLINE TEACHERS
CALLED TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22. Guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (855) 332-4181 and using access code 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda may be found at http://www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...] about CALLED TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING
UCA student named 2020-21 Newman Civic Fellow
Emma Davis, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, received a 2020-21 Newman Civic Fellow award. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training and resources that nurture students’ assets and passions to … [Read more...] about UCA student named 2020-21 Newman Civic Fellow
UCA LAUNCHES $100 MILLION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
The University of Central Arkansas launched the public phase of the largest fundraising effort in university history. The campaign, UCA Now: Impact Arkansas and Beyond, is a comprehensive capital campaign with a goal of raising $100 million. “This $100 million campaign again raises the bar for our university and places UCA in special company relative to peers,” said UCA President Houston … [Read more...] about UCA LAUNCHES $100 MILLION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
UCA TO HOST TWO-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ‘THE UYGHUR CRISIS AND ISLAM IN EAST ASIA’
The University of Central Arkansas, in collaboration with the Arkansas branch of the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia, will host a two-day, virtual workshop titled “The Uyghur Human Rights Crisis in East Asia.” The public event will take place over Zoom on Friday, April 23, from 6-7 p.m. A teacher workshop will be held Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. These events are at no … [Read more...] about UCA TO HOST TWO-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ‘THE UYGHUR CRISIS AND ISLAM IN EAST ASIA’
UCA LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE
Largest fundraising effort in university history WHO: President Houston Davis Members of the UCA Board of Trustees Vice President of University Advancement Mary Lackie WHEN: noon, Friday, April 9, 2021 WHERE: Harding Centennial Plaza and Fountain DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees and President Houston Davis will … [Read more...] about UCA LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE
QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS TO PERFORM AT UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
The University of Central Arkansas’ Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes the Queen’s Cartoonists on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 pm. The Queen’s Cartoonists are a jazz band specializing in music from cartoons from the 1920s to present day. These world-class professional musicians, born on three continents, come together to create a concert of classical music and jazz for everyone. Since their … [Read more...] about QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS TO PERFORM AT UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
COVID-19 Update: Continued Protocol, Vaccinations, and Phased Return to Normal Operation
Update from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff I hope that you all have returned from spring break rested and ready for the sprint to the finish of the spring semester. Following up on my email to you from March 18, 2021, I wanted to reiterate several points and provide an update on steps that the university will take as we return to normal operations for the fall … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: Continued Protocol, Vaccinations, and Phased Return to Normal Operation
Important Information Regarding Spring and Fall Semesters
Update from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff As we prepare to take a well-deserved mental and physical break next week, I wanted to visit with all of you regarding the remainder of the spring semester and share some information regarding the fall semester. From short-term questions related to vaccinations and possible changes to state COVID requirements to longer-term … [Read more...] about Important Information Regarding Spring and Fall Semesters
Student Vaccination Eligibility
Update regarding COVID-19 vaccinations from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff Gov. Asa Hutchinson has opened up vaccination eligibility to Phase 1-C, which allows many of our students to now be eligible for a vaccine. Included in these categories of eligibility are our students that have risk factors related to COVID-19, those that work in food service, and students that … [Read more...] about Student Vaccination Eligibility