Animal Science Creates Nancy Jack Award
Nancy Jack explains how to evaluate balance and conformation during a livestock judging camp demonstration.
The Nancy Jack Award for Equine Excellence has been created in honor of Nancy Jack upon her retirement after 15 years with the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas.
This award will be given annually to the Bumpers College animal science senior with a concentration in equine science who has the highest grade point average at the end of the fall semester.
Jack, an associate professor of animal science, has won multiple awards for teaching and advising. She received her bachelor's degree in animal science from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, and both her master's degree and doctorate in animal nutrition from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Jack has enjoyed a lengthy and impressive career with an emphasis on equine science. Throughout her career, she has made giving undergraduates hands-on learning experiences a priority. She has also advised and conducted research on teaching methodology and learning assessment.
Jack was promoted from instructor to assistant professor in 2004 and to associate professor in 2010. She has also served as director for the D.E. King Equine Program for 15 years.
Well-liked by both students and colleagues, Jack says she is leaving the equine program flourishing. While looking forward to retirement, she admits "I am still good for a guest lecture or two." Her expected official retirement date is Aug. 14.
Gifts to this award in honor of Jack may be made payable to the U of A Foundation and sent to the Bumpers College Development Office. Please note that the donation is to go to the "Nancy Jack Award Fund."
Contacts
Jamie Newberry,
Animal Science
479-575-3195,
jstarks@uark.edu
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