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LITTLE ROCK (NOV. 19, 2019) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Nov. 21-22 in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Building at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The tentative schedule is listed below and the agenda can be found here. Thursday, November 21, 2019  11:30 a.m.      Chair Opens Regular Session and Immediately Convenes into Executive Session (*Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, Nelson Boardroom) *Remainder of Meetings at the … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 21-22 at UA Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, Oct. 18, 2019) - University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt will recommendUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) provost and vice president for academic affairs Peggy Doss, Ed.D., to serve as the next Chancellor of UAM following the retirement of Chancellor Karla Hughes, Ph.D., on Dec. 31. Bobbitt will recommend the appointment of Doss during a special telephone meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas on Monday, Oct. 21 at 3 … [Read more...] about Bobbitt to Recommend Doss as Next UAM Chancellor; Trustees to Meet Oct. 21

LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019) — University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced he is recommending Lisa Willenberg as the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM), effective Nov. 1, 2019. Willenberg currently serves as vice chancellor for finance and operations at UACCM. “After a thorough process of interviews and many conversations with people on campus and in the community, Lisa’s institutional knowledge and … [Read more...] about Bobbitt to Recommend Willenberg as Next UACCM Chancellor

LITTLE ROCK (Monday, Oct. 14, 2019) — University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Chancellor Karla Hughes, Ph.D., today announced that she will be stepping down from her role and retiring from the institution effective Dec. 31. Hughes has led the campus since she was appointed by University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt in January 2016. “I’m proud of the progress we have made in the last four years, especially in demonstrating that UAM is, without question, … [Read more...] about UAM Chancellor Hughes to Step Down as Chancellor, Retire from University

The Board of Trustees will consider three policy changes at the November 21-22 Board meeting at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Linked below are drafts of two new Board Policies pertaining to early retirement agreements: Board Policy 425.6 Voluntary Retirement Incentives for Tenured Faculty and Board Policy 425.7 Voluntary Retirement Incentives for Non-tenured Faculty and Staff. The procedures for early retirement agreements have previously been documented in Administrative … [Read more...] about Draft Policy Updates for November Board Meeting

FAYETTEVILLE (Sept. 12, 2019) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bobbitt previously named Drale acting chancellorfollowing the resignation of former Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogersonthat went into effect on Sept. 1. The Board voted to approve Bobbitt’s recommendation to hire Drale as permanent chancellor … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Solidify Drale as UA Little Rock Chancellor

LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 9, 2019) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Sept. 12-13 at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The meetings will be held in the auditorium of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the UA, Fayetteville campus. The tentative schedule can be found below and the agenda is posted here. Thursday, September 12, 2019  11:45 a.m.            Lunch Available - Donald W. Reynolds Center (Atrium-RCED 101)  11:45 a.m.            Chair Opens Regular Session … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Sept. 12-13 at UA, Fayetteville

LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 4, 2019) – University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today named Christina Drale, Ph.D., acting chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Drale has served as interim executive vice chancellor and provost of the campus since October 2018. Drale will serve as acting chancellor as Bobbitt considers a plan for the future leadership of the campus. Bobbitt said he will continue visiting with UA Little Rock internal and external stakeholders … [Read more...] about Drale Named Acting Chancellor of UA Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK (Aug. 30, 2019) – University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson today announced that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in the role. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as chancellor of UA Little Rock,” Rogerson said. “While the institution faces a number of challenges, I have been confident that the university can rebound and continue to serve its unique mission as a comprehensive, urban research … [Read more...] about Rogerson to Step Down as UA Little Rock Chancellor Sept. 1

LITTLE ROCK (Aug. 19, 2019) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will gather for its annual summer retreat Aug. 20-21, with a specially called meeting the second day, at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. The schedule for the board retreat and meeting is listed below and an agenda for the specially called meeting can be found here. 2019 Board Retreat Schedule: Tuesday, Aug. 20                    1-2 p.m.                       Arrival and Check-In 2-5 p.m.                  … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Attend Annual Retreat, Meeting Aug. 20-21 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute