blewellen1@ualr.edu

501-916-5633

Fine Arts 263

While originally from Texas, Bradly grew up mostly in Sheridan, Arkansas. In 2015, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in philosophy at Arkansas Tech University. During his time at ATU, Bradly was involved in several student organizations and worked as a Resident Assistant. These experiences are what led him to discovering his interest in working on a college campus to support students in pursuing their academic and personal passions.

While studying for his Master of Education in Higher Education Administration at Texas Tech University, Bradly worked as a graduate hall coordinator for the Office of Residence Life.
Bradly completed his M. Ed. at Texas Tech in 2018 and secured a role at Arkansas Tech University as an admissions officer with a focus on connecting with students from Southwest Arkansas and Texas. This experience gave him the necessary skills and experience to join the Seattle Promise Outreach team in 2019 where he served as wrap-around support specialist for high school students transitioning into the Seattle Promise program.

 After 6 years living and working in Seattle, Bradly decided it was time to move back to Arkansas to be closer to family and to work in the state that he cared deeply about so he accepted his current role as an academic advisor with the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. Outside of work, Bradly loves traveling, hiking, spending time with family,
reading/watching all things spooky, and searching for the best coffee shops in the
state!

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Up to $4,000 will be awarded to CHASSE faculty members to support their research in Summer 2024.

CHASSE faculty who will be employed full time in Fall 2024 are eligible to apply. Funding recommendations will be made by the CHASSE Research, Creative Works, and Awards Committee.

Award funds will be dispersed in direct payments to selected faculty members. Successful applicants will provide the Dean’s office with a final report and give a public presentation about the project during the Fall 2024 semester. Last year’s public presentation consisted of a college-wide Lunch and Learn with a Q&A that had over 30 attendees.

Application Requirements

Applications should be written in language understandable by non-specialists; please avoid disciplinary jargon. All application materials should be included in a single PDF.

1. Cover Letter (250 words maximum)
2. Project Abstract (150 words maximum)
3. Project Overview (1,000 words maximum)
4. Summary curriculum vitae, including relevant professional activities (one page maximum)
5. If the project involves human subject research, a copy of your IRB protocol (An approved IRB protocol will be required before funds will be dispersed, although projects can be selected before IRB approval has been obtained.)

In your project overview, abstract, and cover letter, please explain:

• The fundamental problem or question the project addresses
• The final form the work will take (are you writing an article, recording a performance, etc.?)
• The methodology or approach to the problem/question
• The project’s stage of completion (is this a new project, near publication, etc.?) and its long-term prospects
• The value this project brings to the faculty member’s career trajectory and to the college
• A brief justification of how the award money will support the faculty member’s research or creative activity, including a total requested amount (You may include a projected budget or you may simply describe how the awarded funds will allow you to complete your work)
• If applicable, information about matching funding from other sources
• If applicable, disclosure of financial interests in the project (e.g., if this is part of an ongoing grant, being paid for associated work, etc.)

Deadlines

• Faculty submit applications online by April 5, 2024
• Funding award winners are notified by April 19, 2024
• Funds are distributed to faculty in two payments, on June 14, 2024 and July 15, 2024
• Recipients’ follow-up reports are due in the Dean’s office by September 27, 2024

Submit your proposal as a single PDF here:

Contact Joe Williams (jjwilliams@ualr.edu), the chair of the CHASSE RCWA committee, with any questions.

Proposal Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• The importance of undertaking the project to address the problem or phenomenon of interest
• The feasibility of the project objectives given the proposed time frame and award amount
• The long-term prospects of the project. This includes but is not limited to future funding and scholarly products (e.g., published papers, books, or public exhibits/performances)
• The contribution of the project to the applicant’s scholarly/artistic career and its value to the college’s mission
• The justification for how the funds will support the faculty member’s research

Preference will be given to faculty who have not received this award in the last three years.

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April Chatham-Carpenter, Chair (Applied Communication)

Emily Hood (Art and Design)

Lundon Pinneo (Education)

Kyungsun Lee (History)

Kinko Ito (Human Inquiry)

Jan Thomas (Human Inquiry)

Karen Dauenhauer (Literary and Performing Arts)

Chris Robinson (Mass Communication)

Bruce Moore (Psychology)

Joe Giammo (Public Affairs)

Stephanie Davis (Public Affairs)

Greg Graham (Rhetoric and Writing)

Mercedes Rodriguez (World Languages)

Additional Ex Officio:

Justin Bunting (Literary and Performing Arts)

Bailey Oliver Blackburn (Applied Communication)

Graduate Curriculum

Heidi Harris, Chair (Rhetoric and Writing)

Gerald Driskill (Applied Communication)

Nancy Hamilton (Education)

Charles Romney (History)

Heather Hummel (Literary and Performing Arts)

Tim Edwards (Mass Communication)

John Faucett (Psychology)

Jerry Stevenson (Public Affairs)

Additional Ex Officio:

Daryl Tate (Education)

Chelsea Bradley (Education)

Awards

Joe Williams, Chair (Rhetoric and Writing)

Julien Mirivel (Applied Communication)

Lynne Larsen (Art and Design)

John Kirk (History)

Jiabin Fan (Human Inquiry)

Laura Barrio-Vilar (Literary and Performing Arts)

Kiel Thorlton (Mass Communication)

David Mastin (Psychology)

Peggy Scranton (Public Affairs)

Victor Haislop (World Languages)

Ad Hoc Workload

Jeremy Ecke (Associate Dean)

Avinash Thombre (Applied Communication)

Joli Livaudais (Art and Design)

Rachel Eells (Education)

Katrina Yeaw (History)

David Briscoe (Human Inquiry)

Michael Norton (Human Inquiry)

Kris McAbee (Literary and Performing Arts)

Chris Robinson (Mass Communication)

Lisa Sherwin (Psychology)

Derek Slagle (Public Affairs)

Joe Giammo (Public Affairs)

Joanne Matson (Rhetoric and Writing)

Rosalie Cheatham (World Languages)

Simon Hawkins (Anthropology)

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cahumphrey@ualr.edu
501-916-5635
Fine Arts 260 (Mondays); Dickinson 419J (Tuesdays-Fridays)

Cheryl considers herself a “Student Specialist” with a heavy background in music and voice in all genres. Pursuing higher education changed her life for the better. Cheryl attended college at the University of Memphis, and as a student singer-songwriter, she created her own degree plan combining Jazz and Studio Vocal Performance with Music Business and Music Technology and graduated with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Music & Vocal Production. During her college journey and afterwards, she gained many accolades in the music industry such as achieving Hollywood success on the popular show American Idol during season 6. She has toured as a background vocalist for many celebrity recording artists and has starred in a couple of music theatre productions: “Effie” in Dreamgirls at The Studio Theatre and “Evillene” in The Wiz at The Weekend Theatre in Arkansas, just to name a few.

When it comes to her being a “Student Specialist,” some of the titles she has served under include Resident Advisor at the U of M; College Camp Counselor at Stax MusicAcademy; substitute for 3 different counties in Tennessee, Georgia, and Arkansas; teacher at Augustine Preparatory Academy; Library Technical Assistant at Arkansas Baptist College; and Administrative Lead & Student Liaison at The James Humphrey Jr. Scholarship Fund, etc.

Cheryl enjoyed working with students so much (and music as well) that she decided to pursue her Master’s degree in her home state of Arkansas by attending the University of Arkansas Little Rock where she received a Master’s of Education with her content area being music & voice. A fun fact about Cheryl is that she is also an entrepreneur with her own all-natural skincare business called Candy Butta Skincare where she makes organic, scented shea-butter-based full body moisturizers; while pursuing her master’s degree, she was selected to be a contestant on ABC’s popular show Match Game with Alec Baldwin where the show featured her skincare product! The celebrity guests tried her Candy Butta on national television, and she also won the show, winning $10,000! That same year, as a vocalist (musically known as CandySoul), she also won first place on Showtime at The Apollo in Harlem, New York. She was featured in ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock’s press materials and represented well for the university!

Cheryl is elated to serve at her alma mater ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock as an Academic Advisor for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education and have a hand in helping students achieve their educational goals!

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mmparker2@ualr.edu
501-916-6699
FA 261

Ms. Mercades Parker is a native Arkansan, born in Texarkana, AR but raised in the small town of Ashdown, AR. She is a triple alumnus of ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in psychology, sociology, and health sciences. She earned her Master of Social Work degree, is licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is completing a Graduate Certificate in Business. Ms. Parker has worked in various university departments, including Facilities Management, advising offices, Campus Living, and the Academic Affairs Retention Office. Mercades has mental health counseling experience through her work at Methodist Family Health, The Bridgeway, and the Arkansas State Hospital. As a first-generation graduate and single mother, Mercades has overcome many obstacles faced by students. Mercades is excited about helping students to succeed. She believes, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” Mercades enjoys mothering her daughter, goldendoodle, and French bulldog, spending time with her family, sports, photography, and binge-watching television series.

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$4,000 will be awarded to five CHASSE faculty members to support their research in Summer 2023.

CHASSE faculty who will be employed full time in Fall 2023 are eligible to apply. Funding recommendations will be made by the CHASSE Research, Creative Works, and Awards Committee.

Award funds will be dispersed in direct payments to selected faculty members. Successful applicants will provide the Dean’s office with a follow-up report and give a public presentation about the project during the Fall 2023 semester.

Application Requirements

Applications should be written in language understandable by non-specialists; please avoid disciplinary jargon. All application materials should be included in a single PDF.

1. Cover Letter (250 words maximum)
2. Project Abstract (150 words maximum)
3. Project Overview (1,000 words maximum)
4. Summary curriculum vitae, including relevant professional activities (one page maximum)
5. If the project involves human subject research, a copy of your IRB protocol (An approved IRB protocol will be required before funds will be dispersed, although projects can be selected before IRB approval has been obtained.)

In your project overview, abstract, and cover letter, please explain:

• The fundamental problem or question the project addresses
• The final form the work will take (are you writing an article, recording a performance, etc.?)
• The methodology or approach to the problem/question
• The project’s stage of completion (is this a new project, near publication, etc.?) and its long-term prospects
• The value this project brings to the faculty member’s career trajectory and to the college
• A brief justification of how the award money will support the faculty member’s research or creative activity (You may include a projected budget or you may simply describe how the awarded funds will allow you to complete your work)
• If applicable, information about matching funding from other sources
• If applicable, disclosure of financial interests in the project (e.g., if this is part of an ongoing grant, being paid for associated work, etc.)

Deadlines

• Faculty submit applications online by April 7, 2023
• Funding award winners are notified by April 21, 2023
• Funds are distributed to faculty in two payments, on June 15, 2023 and July 14, 2023
• Recipients’ follow-up reports are due in the Dean’s office by September 29, 2023

Submit your proposal as a single PDF here:

Contact Joe Williams (jjwilliams@ualr.edu), the chair of the CHASSE RCWA committee, with any questions.

Proposal Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• The importance of undertaking the project to address the problem or phenomenon of interest
• The feasibility of the project objectives given the proposed time frame and award amount
• The long-term prospects of the project. This includes but is not limited to future funding and scholarly products (e.g., published papers, books, or public exhibits/performances)
• The contribution of the project to the applicant’s scholarly/artistic career and its value to the college’s mission
• The justification for how the funds will support the faculty member’s research

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klpalmer@ualr.edu
501-916-6697
FA 259

Karen Palmer, a native of Little Rock Arkansas, has a B.A. in Liberal Arts and an M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing. She has been on staff at ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock since 1988 in a variety of roles: Administrative Assistant, Composition Instructor, and Academic Advisor. Karen’s introduction to advising came during her time as an administrative assistant as she prepared advising documents for the faculty. She enjoys meeting with students and getting to know them as they journey to their goal of graduation. Karen advises for Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Science students on both the main and online campuses, and she encourages her students to pursue the field(s) that they are passionate about. Her philosophy is: “Don’t try to be more than you are, but be all that you are” – Naomi Judd, Country Music Icon.

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lgparker1@ualr.edu
501-916-6701
Fine Arts 256

Leslie Parker is a native to Arkansas, and grew up in Russellville. She went to Arkansas Tech University for her undergraduate degree in International Studies and then got her master’s degree there in College Student Personnel. After graduating, she decided to embark on a new adventure. She taught English for 11 months in China from 2012-2013. Then in 2015, she decided to go back to teaching abroad, this time in South Korea where she lived in Seoul until 2018. Leslie loves adventure, culture, meeting new people, and is thankful she has gotten to travel to many other Asian countries as well.

She has been working at ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock since 2018 where she first started working in the Study Abroad office. She loves helping students fulfill their dreams and reach their potential. She is also an active participant in a local ministry called International Friendship Outreach (IFO) that gives opportunities for social and cultural interaction between Americans and internationals in central Arkansas. Leslie is very outgoing, passionate, loves to travel, and enjoys trying new things.

She enjoys working in the CHASSE Student Success Center to further assist students to help make their collegiate experience wonderful and rewarding. She is friendly and a great listener and
loves to be a friendly face students see when they come to CHASSE. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to church, attending IFO events, traveling, eating great food and exploring new places, dancing, and listening to podcasts and/or books.

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