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Chris Cross
Transfer Credit Coordinator
A familiar face at ASUN, Chris received his Associate's degree from ASUN before earning both his B.S. and M.S. from A-State. Before joining the team at ASUN, he worked at the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services as a Workforce Specialist. |
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Welcome to the ASUN Family!
Please join ASU-Newport as we extend a warm welcome to Chris!
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Welcome to our November of
The Month in Review!
The month of November is always a wonderful time at Arkansas State University-Newport. The maple trees on the Newport campus are in full glory and the Thanksgiving holiday gives a welcome break for staff and students.
Thanksgiving also ushers in the holiday season that will remain with us for the remainder of the year. As the days get shorter, parties, get-togethers and other holiday-centered events begin to dot the calendar as we wrap up the fall semester and prepare for winter. Thanksgiving feasts and potlucks take place on each campus, staff members help prepare for the Christmas season by helping to decorate our communities and build floats for parades, and schedules deviate from the norm as everyone begins to feel the holiday spirit.
All of us at ASU-Newport are thankful for our families, our jobs and for the times we spend together giving back to the communities we serve.
Giving thanks also leads to a time of reflection for the blessings that we receive individually and for those we share. Please join us in celebrating again as we reflect on the month of November and the wonderful events that highlighted this season.
As always, your comments and suggestions are wanted and welcomed. Please share feedback with Van Provence,
van_provence@asun.edu
and Ike Wheeler,
ike_wheeler@asun.edu
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Our goal is for readers to not only be informed, but feel connected to ASUN.
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njoy, best regards, and we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Van & Ike
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Madden, Wortham Named to Board of Directors
Arkansas State University-Newport announced in November that Chris Madden, Director of Surgical Technology at ASUN and Jeremy Wortham, ASUN Instructor of Surgical Technology, have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Arkansas State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists.
The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
Today, surgical technologists are working in one of the fastest growing professions in the country. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the surgical technology profession will grow faster than the average of all other occupations through the year 2020, and it is anticipated that the volume of surgery will increase exponentially due to the expanding senior population.
"We are extremely proud of Chris and Jeremy for being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Arkansas State Assembly," said Crystal Rose, ASUN Dean for Nursing, Allied Health and Community Services. "Their leadership in making ASU-Newport's Surgical Technology program the best in our region is certainly reflected in this appointment. Both Chris and Jeremy are widely respected by their colleagues in both the academic and medical fields for their efforts and abilities in building an outstanding Surgical Technology program at ASU-Newport."
As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organization for surgical technologists, AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality.
AST, the only national organization that represents more than 80,000 surgical technologists, is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors. On the local level, 48 formed state assemblies to address member concerns and issues.
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Ayers Named Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Arkansas State University-Newport Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey announced in November the appointment of Dr. Holly Ayers as the college's new Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Ayers replaces Dr. Martha Shull, who served as Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs since January 2014.
Prior to her appointment as Vice Chancellor, Ayers served as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at ASU-Newport. As Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Ayers served as the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Liaison and Chair of the Higher Learning Commission Academy for the Assessment of Student Learning.
"It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Dr. Ayers as our new Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs," said Massey. "Her experience in academics is extensive and ideally suited for her in this role, and she was overwhelmingly recommended by ASUN's search committee, student groups, Executive Cabinet and individuals who participated in forums and provided feedback on our search process. In her time at ASU-Newport, she has worked with and earned the respect of colleagues from every department on all three of our campus locations as she guides us through the reaccreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission."
Before coming to ASU-Newport in May 2014, Ayers past professional experience included serving as the Vice President of Learning and Assessment Consultant at South Arkansas Community College, Division Chair for Math, Science and Education at Ozarka College, and Student Success Fellow at the Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges. During her time as a two-year college administrator, Ayers has led various state, regional and local efforts resulting in both technical and transfer curriculum development and program accreditation. She also spearheaded a variety of program articulation agreements with four-year institutions in Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee.
"I am honored and excited to begin working in this new role with the college and its partners to provide high quality educational opportunities that support a strong and competitive workforce for our region," said Ayers. "Having been a part of the ASU-Newport team, I have had the unique opportunity to experience the innovative approaches we are using to support academic success and economic development. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the growth and new initiatives on the horizon at ASUN, and I am looking very forward to working with a phenomenal group of faculty, staff and administrators to better serve our students."
As Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ayers will plan, develop, manage and administer programs and strategies for enrollment management and academic affairs. She will coordinate with other ASUN leaders to continue to develop and implement strategic plans to recruit, retain and serve ASU-Newport's vibrant and diverse student body. She will continue to serve as the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Liaison and will serve as the college's Chief Academic Officer.
Ayers earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Arkansas State University in 1998. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Exercise Science in 2002 and her Specialist in Community College Teaching in 2008, both from A-State. In 2014, she completed her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
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Rose Named New Dean at ASUN
Arkansas State University-Newport announced in November that Crystal (Gillihan) Rose was named as the college's new Dean for Nursing, Allied Health and Community Services.
Rose comes to ASU-Newport after serving as the Director of the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium since 2012. Arkansas State University-Newport is one of eight schools that are a part of ARNEC, which provides Licensed Practical Nurses an opportunity to take the next step towards advancing their careers in nursing by earning an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, which prepares them to sit for the RN licensing exam.
As the Dean for Nursing, Allied Health and Community Services, Rose will direct the Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technology, Hospitality Services and Cosmetology programs that are offered on ASUN's campus locations in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree.
"We are very excited to announce the appointment of Crystal to this position," said Dr. Holly Ayers, ASUN Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, having worked in the nursing field and in academics for a number of years. ASU-Newport takes great pride in producing outstanding graduates in our Allied Health, Nursing, Cosmetology and Hospitality Services programs, and Crystal is ideally suited to lead these efforts."
Prior to serving as the Director of ARNEC, Rose's experience includes serving as the Interim Director of Nursing at Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the LPN Coordinator on the Mountain View campus of Ozarka College and as an Emergency Room Nurse at Stone County Medical Center.
Rose earned her Associate of Applied Science as a Registered Nurse in 2004 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and her Bachelor of Nursing in 2006 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She earned a Masters of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2008 and is currently completing the Nursing Doctoral program at UAMS, where she has earned Dean's List honors and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
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ARNEC Officers Elected
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Congratulations to those elected as officers of ARNEC for 2015! They are, from left to right -
Savannah Honey - Secretary, Jessica Sharp - Photographer, Holly Malone - Treasurer,
Amanda Austin - President, Crystal Daniels - Vice President, (not pictured) Melissa McGarrity - Reporter
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Practical Nursing, Faculty Association Hold Hat & Glove Drive
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Members of the Faculty Association and the Newport campus Practical Nursing class collected hats and gloves for needy children during the month of November. Representatives from these groups delivered hundreds of gloves and hats to preschools, headstarts and elementary schools
across Jackson County during the final week of the month.
ASUN is proud of the efforts of our students and faculty as they give back to the community! |
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Diesel Technology Class Visits Tire Retread Facility
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| The ASUN Diesel Technology students took a November field trip to Southern Tire Mart in Searcy, where they learned about re-treading the tires used on the tractor-trailers that they service. |
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ASUN Participates in "Festival of Trees" at Newport Chamber
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ASUN Staff and Students participated in the Newport Chamber of Commerce "Festival of Trees" by building a Christmas tree out of textbooks. Voting is ongoing for the tree competition and the winners will be announced in each of five categories Dec. 17. Drop by the Chamber today to cast your vote for ASUN's tree! Pictured above are, (from left): Sara Helms, Constance Hockaday (seated), ASUN Dean of Students Kimberly Long, Administrative Specialist
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IMRAC Holds "Meet the Authors" Event
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| Local and regional authors mingle with visitors in the ASUN Library. |
ASU-Newport and the Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council held the second-annual "Meet the Authors" event at the Arkansas State University-Newport Harryette M. Hodges and Kaneaster Hodges Sr. Library on November 14. Approximately 100 people came to the event and enjoyed visiting with the many authors who presented their works.
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"Christening" Our New Barbecue Pit
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ASU-Newport took delivery of a custom-made barbecue pit in November that will be used at community and campus events. The barbecue pit came decked out in ASUN colors and logo and was put into use for the first time last week on the Marked Tree campus when David Lynn, Instructor of Energy Control Technology, Maintenance Supervisor Garland Martin and Mark Constant, Instructor of Energy Control Technology, treated the campus to ribs. The three chefs are shown above with ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey and Dr. Ashley Buchman, Dean of Retention and Student Success as they "christen" the
pit by
ceremonially
breaking sauces of barbecue sauce!
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ASUN Hosts "Business After Hours"
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ASU-Newport hosted the November Newport Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours during the first week of the month. Many members of the Chamber visited our campus to enjoy social time and nice prizes following the workday. Pictured above, Julie Allen, Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, presents a door prize to one of the many attendees at Business After Hours.
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Physical Geology Students Take Field Trips
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ASUN students in instructor Cody Davis' Physical Geology Lab took a field trip to Blanchard Springs, where they studied rock formations inside and outside of the caverns. From left to right: Hanna Doss, Linda Young, James Worley, and James Bourassa.
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The Physical Geology Lab class also traveled to New Madrid, Mo., where professor Misty Stroud explained river processes to Hanna Doss and James Worley at the Mississippi River Overlook.
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Career Pathways Hosts Job Outreach Fair
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The Jonesboro campus Career Pathways department hosted a Career/Job Training Fair November 16 in the Fowler Family Hospitality Services Building. The fair allowed ASUN students to network with local employers and provided training to assist with job searches.
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Reception Held for Dr. Martha Shull
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A reception was held November 20 honoring Dr. Martha Shull for her service to ASU-Newport as our Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
"Dr. Martie" was an integral part of our leadership team over the past few years and she will be greatly missed. Best wishes and our gratitude to you, Dr. Martie!
Dr. Martie was presented with an ASUN jacket and a plaque by Charles Walker and
ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey at the reception.
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ASUN Newport Library Staff Provides Week-Long Coffee Station
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| The Newport library staff wrapped up November and the final week of classes by serving coffee to students and staff. Coffee, flavored cream and sugar were served throughout the week to help students and staff knock off the fall chill! |
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Hospitality Students Debate
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| Students Santosha Burton (front row, third from left) and Cassandra Sadler (back row, right), who will both graduate in December from the Hospitality Services program, debated on Hospitality Law as part of their final project. The debate was over the topics "Arkansas Beverage Control responsibility" and "truth-in-menus." The debate was judged by videographer Jake Antonovich who judged the debate from the view of a consumer, campus police officer Ryan Crawford who judged from the view of law enforcement, Clint Burrow of Skinny J's, and James Gray of the Hilton Garden Inn, who both judged from the view of restaurant owners. |
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Students, Staff Assist with Newport City Christmas Decorating
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Chris Nelson, ASUN Workforce Essentials Coach and ASUN student Sara Helms assist Julie Allen, Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce as they assemble Christmas trees at the Newport Village Mall. Students and staff members assisted across the city as decorations
were placed for the holiday season. |
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Thanksgiving Feasts Held at All Three Campus Locations
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| Staff members line up for delicious Thanksgiving fare on the Newport campus when the Faculty Association hosted its annual Thanksgiving Feast November 16. Get-togethers, feasts and potlucks were held on each of ASUN's three campus locations to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Annual Scholarship Luncheon Held
Arkansas State University-Newport held its annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon during the month of November, recognizing scholarship donors and their recipients at the affair, which was held in the M&P Room of the Larry N. Williams Student/Community Center. More than 75 students and donors were in attendance and received recognition at the event. Arkansas State University-Newport thanks our generous scholarship donors and congratulates the recipients of these honors.
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Students recognized as recipients of Arkansas State University Institutional Scholarships were were (front row, from left): Kimberly Cole, Kennedy Soden, Kelsey Richey, Alice Farmer, Tangula Jones, Cassandra Saddler and Sheila Whitlock. (back row, from left): Logan Immel, Richard Green, ASUN Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jacqueline Faulkner, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Conrad Williams and Matt Glidewell.
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Students recognized as recipients of Arkansas State University Institutional Scholarships were were (front row, from left): Kayla Adaway, Kennedy Haden, Sarah Sanford, Cristal Coronado, Summer Holden, Zena Horst and Mary Grubbs. (back row, from left): Reece Garrison, Logan Allred, Jared Carson, ASUN Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jacqueline Faulkner, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Matthew York, Seth Hill, and Christopher Demitropoulos.
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ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, left, and ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler were joined by Mrs. Helen Bullard and Mrs. Shirley Williams, who were recognized as representing the Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
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Students recognized as recipients of private scholarships were (front row, from left): Kasin Mann, Sarah Sanford, Ashlyn Wilson and Emily Tinker. They were joined by (back row, from left): ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Cassandra Feltrop of the Unity Health Scholarship Team, Brandy Gardner of the Poinsett County Conservation District, Libby Fairhead of the Jonesboro Junior Auxiliary
and ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler.
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Recognized as a recipient of the Jane Pratt Scholarship was Anna Hackney. Anna (front row, right) is pictured with her mother Barbara Hackney and (back row, from left): ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Phillip Jackson of the ASU Foundation, Jan Pratt Coe, representing the Pratt Scholarship and ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler.
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Students recognized as recipients of the Medallion Scholarship were (front row, from left): Payton Inman, Erica Immel, Kristin Hankins, Alexandria Dunkin, Lesley Decker, Leticia Caballero and Hailey Clark. (back row, from left): Mary Hollands, Chantry Dix, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Cindy Gowen of the Northeast Arkansas Education Charitable Foundation, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Dalton Armstrong and McCabe Cordell.
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Students recognized as recipients of the Medallion Scholarship were (front row, from left): Sarah Sanford, Candace Montgomery, Tabatha Plummer, Kasin Mann, Miranda Reynolds, Katelyn Richmond and Nicole Johnson. (back row, from left): Destiny Smith, Mallory York, Mary Thatcher, Kaley Lane, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Cindy Gowen of the Northeast Arkansas Education Charitable Foundation, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Ramiro Macias Garcia, Brice Vaughn and Jamaal Rainey.
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Students recognized as recipients of the Alton E. and Thelma McCartney Scholarship were (front row, from left): Sara Helms, Lesley Decker, Kati Cloud, Tamaya Brown, Leticia Caballero, Tamara Brown and Christy Woodard. (back row, from left): Doyle Powell, Sarah Green, Kelly Heflin, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Nate Watson, representing the McCartney Scholarship, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Matt Glidewell, Drake Hopkins and Kelby Nicholson.
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Students recognized as recipients of the Grosvenor, Florence Moore or Brenda Casteel Scholarships were (front row, from left): Leticia Caballero (Grosvenor), Kaley Lane (Casteel) and Alexis Roberson (Moore). (back row, from left): Ramiro Macias Garcia (Grosvenor), ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Cindy Gowen of the Northeast Arkansas Education Charitable Foundation and ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler.
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Students recognized as recipients of schoarships given by various Electric Cooperatives from across Arkansas were were (front row, from left): Daniel Walker, James Steed, Denver Smith, Joseph Prinner and Seth Weisenbach. (back row, from left): ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, ASUN Instructor of High Voltage Lineman Technology Clay Fulton and
ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler.
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Students recognized as recipients of schoarships given by various Electric Cooperatives from across Arkansas were were (front row, from left): Justin Liles, Nathan King, Jeremey Dowdy, Charlie Adams, Dillion Deason, Zach Foust and Justin Horstkamp. (back row, from left): Daniel Pendergist, Jacob Lott, ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, ASUN Instructor of High Voltage Lineman Technology Clay Fulton, ASUN Dean for Institutional Advancement Ike Wheeler, Ryan Patterson and Ty Parrish.
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Become a Part of the ASU-Newport Legacy
ASU-Newport enjoys a solid legacy of philanthropic support from generous friends throughout our campus communities. For more information about opportunities to support the mission, vision and future of ASU-Newport please contact Ike Wheeler, Dean for Institutional Advancement, at 870-512-7865.
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