Alumnus to Present Lecture on Reform of Colleges of Education
Joshua Barnett
Joshua Barnett, who holds a doctorate from the University of Arkansas public policy program, will give a lecture Friday, Oct. 22, titled "Slowly Sinking the Titanic: How the Colleges of Education Must Reform to Stay Relevant" on the Fayetteville campus.
Barnett is now an assistant professor in the department of education leadership and innovation at Arizona State University.
The lecture begins at noon Oct. 22 in room 343 of the Graduate Education Building. A light lunch will be served. RSVP online for lunch.
The event is part of the lecture series sponsored by the department of education reform. It is free and open to the public.
Contacts
Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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