College of Education and Health Professions to Honor Outstanding Students, Faculty and Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The College of Education and Health Professions will hold its annual Honors Convocation, April 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Baum Walker Auditorium, Walton Arts Center. Convocation will be preceded by a gala reception in the Starr Theater beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Students, faculty and staff will recognize scholarship donors and the 137 students who have been awarded college scholarships for the coming academic year. Reed Greenwood, dean of the college, noted that in addition to financial assistance, scholarships encourage students seeking an education.

"We are proud of the accomplishments of our students," Greenwood said, "and we are grateful to the many generous scholarship donors who are helping these future professionals achieve their dreams."

The college will also celebrate student accomplishments and encourage future achievement. Two of the college’s five senior scholars for 2003 will speak at the convocation. Welcoming greetings will be made by elementary education major Micah Cauthron, and at the conclusion of the convocation, Melissa Klamm, who majors in athletic training, will offer closing remarks. The other senior scholars to be honored are Megan Scudder, exercise science; Melissa Wald, communication disorders; and Linde Leigh Wilson, health science.

Honor’s Medallions will be presented to graduating seniors Kerry E. Allen and Melissa Klamm, recognizing their successful completion of the college honor’s program. The college will also recognize Presidential Scholar Shannon Renee Suvino, an elementary education major.

The college will present its 2003 Outstanding Faculty Awards. The award for outstanding teaching will go to Marcia Imbeau, associate professor in special education, and Gary Ritter, assistant professor of education foundations, was named the year’s outstanding researcher. Jean Hughes, assistant professor in recreation, will receive the award for outstanding service; Catherine Roland, associate professor in counselor education, will be honored for advising; and Samuel Totten, professor of secondary education, will receive the all around faculty award. The college’s outstanding career award will be presented to Michael Young, professor of health science.

The college’s Outstanding Staff Award will be presented to Marilyn Smith, an administrative secretary in the Boyer Center for Student Services, and Ava Turley, a secretary in special education.

In addition to recognizing the 165 students who earned a place on the Chancellor’s List or the college Dean’s List, the college will honor students who have been named to departmental honors.