/news-archive/tag/jennifer-owens/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:05:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/04/30/scivally-trojan-outstanding-academic-advisor/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:05:21 +0000 /news/?p=74159 ... Scivally named Trojan Outstanding Academic Advisor]]> A hard-working academic advisor in the College of Social Sciences and Communication with a passion for helping his students succeed has been named the winner of the inaugural Trojan Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.聽 Louis Scivally, transfer and Bachelor of Applied Science advisor, will also receive a $1,000 prize for winning the new award, which recognizes excellent academic advising. It also emphasizes the importance and expanding role academic advisors have in serving 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 students and helping them be successful in a changing college environment. 鈥淚 have enjoyed helping students investigate their passions, plan their pathways, and experience the joys of education,鈥� Scivally said. 鈥淚 am most proud of the observations I have made from the floor of Jack Stephens Center when I have helped students walk at their commencement ceremony. I have been able to watch many students put their lives in high gear when working on a degree.鈥� Scivally earned a Bachelor of Science in printing management and a Master of Science in college student personnel services from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He began his 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock career in 2012 and has worked as a recruitment coordinator in the Office of Admissions and an advisor for the College of Business before joining the College of Social Sciences and Communication. One of Scivally鈥檚 former advisees, Robert Aikman, who now works for a Fortune 500 company, said he wouldn鈥檛 be where he is today without Scivally鈥檚 guidance. 鈥淟ouis is a rare breed,鈥� said Aikman, business development analyst at Insight Enterprises. 鈥淟ouis was instrumental in my academic strategy during my time at 糖心Vlog传媒LR. Initially, I was a biology major, but after taking just one week of an economics course, I realized I had a passion for the subject. I was reluctant to change my major, as I was unsure if economics was a viable route, but Louis walked me through the choice.鈥� Scivally advised Aikman to look at the earning potential and need for economics majors, helped him apply for scholarships, designed a class schedule that fit in with his job, and told him that his happiness is the most important factor when choosing a career. 鈥淩egardless of his schedule, he was always ready to throw some time on the calendar and sync up to discuss academic strategy,鈥� Aikman said. 鈥淲ithout Louis and his guidance, I might have never pursued analytics and economics. Now, I am the business development analyst for an entire inside sales organization of a Fortune 500, and I am very excited about my prospective career trajectory.鈥� Scivally鈥檚 coworkers describe him as someone who can always be found getting to know students around campus and helping them reach their goals at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淟ouis walks with students every step of the way through their college career, from recruiting to graduation,鈥� said Shannon Gwinn, director of the Center for Students and Career Services in the College of Business. 鈥淗e takes the time to get to know the students as more than just a major and T-number. When Louis walks across campus or into an event, students immediately recognize him and reach out to visit with him. It is obvious that Louis is passionate about assisting students reach their goals at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.鈥� On campus, Scivally has been an early adopter and trainer for new advising technologies, including College Schedule and Ellucian Degree Works. 鈥淎nother tribute to the dedication and expertise of Mr. Scivally is that he was chosen to be the foundational advisor for the new Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, which is a growing educational pathway for transfer students with military and/or technical credits to leverage and apply toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree,鈥� Registrar Malissa Mathis said. 鈥淔rom its inception in 2015, Mr. Scivally鈥檚 efforts have grown that program to serve hundreds of transferring students.鈥� In the upper right photo,聽Jennifer Owens (right) presents Louis Scivally (left) with the Trojan Outstanding Academic Advisor Award during the Staff Awards Ceremony. Photo by Ben Krain.聽]]> /news-archive/2019/02/21/alumni-board/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:12:37 +0000 /news/?p=73497 ... Nine new business leaders join 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Alumni Association has announced officers and new members on its Board of Directors for 2019. New members are all 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and include the following: Reteisha Byrd (鈥�14, 鈥�16), research manager with Boyette Strategic Advisors聽 Byrd earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and a Master of Public Administration. While completing her coursework, Byrd worked as a graduate assistant for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County and interned at Little Rock Port Authority. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Josh Davenport (鈥�09), co-founder of Seal Energy Solutions Davenport received a Bachelor of Science in construction management and a Master of Business Administration. He serves the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce as vice chairman of the board of directors, volunteers as secretary of the Argenta Downtown Council, and is president of the Arkansas Association of Energy Engineers. Davenport is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Tonya Franzetti (鈥�99), executive oncology sales consultant, Lilly Franzetti earned a biology degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and has had a 20-year career in healthcare. She served as an advisor for the Gamma Zeta chapter of Chi Omega at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and was instrumental in the planning and fundraising during their 50th anniversary celebration. She volunteered with the Junior League of Little Rock for eight years and chaired the Holiday House event in 2010. She has been active with Christ the King schools, the alumnae board at Mount St. Mary鈥檚, and Our House. She is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Heide Harrell (鈥�10), director of marketing and business development, Rose Law Firm聽聽 Harrell has a master鈥檚 degree in applied communication studies. She has the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a past president of the Arkansas Chapter of PRSA. Harrell is the immediate past chair of the Southwest District of PRSA and served on the 2018 PRSA National Board of Directors Nominating Committee. Previously, she spent eight years at Stone Ward and Mangan Holcomb Partners after five years at the former Delta Trust & Bank. She is a graduate of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greater Little Rock program and is an annual member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Madison Hedrick (鈥�09), senior medical writer, Wilson Carroll Research Services, LLC Hedrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in professional and technical writing and a Master of Arts. While she was a student, she served as president of the University Program Council and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, was elected president pro-temp of the Student Government Association and membership chair for Delta Delta Delta; and represented the graduate students on the Faculty Diversity Committee. She is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Patricia (Patsy) Kane (鈥�01, 鈥�12, 鈥�17), Owner, PK Designs After earning a degree from Auburn University, Kane jump-started her career when she finished her second bachelor鈥檚 degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in political science. She made the transition to Verizon after working in a variety of roles at Alltel, while completing a graduate certificate and Master of Science in information quality. Kane is an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority at both the national and local levels and is a previous district president. She currently works at First Orion. Kane is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Richard (Gus) Leeper (鈥�15), Hot Springs branch of the Private Client Group at Stephens Inc. Leeper graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in management and international business. As a student, Leeper was a star basketball athlete, earning five varsity letters. He served as the team representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioners list. Leeper serves on the Lettermen鈥檚 Association Board and is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Miguel Lopez (鈥�15, 鈥�17), Hispanic resource officer, First Community Bank A native of Sherwood, Lopez received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science, a master鈥檚 degree in public administration, and a certification in nonprofit management. During his time at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, he was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. After graduating, he became the first director of entrepreneurship and small business programming for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, where he was instrumental in connecting the Mexican Consulate with the chamber to develop programs aimed at equipping Hispanic entrepreneurs. Lopez serves on the boards of Just Communities of Arkansas, Harmony Health Clinic, Goodwill of Arkansas Education Initiatives, and Museum of Discovery. He is a three-year member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Nancy Rousseau (鈥�90), principal, Little Rock Central High School After teaching English at Pulaski Academy for a decade and another five years at Pulaski Heights Junior High School, Rousseau completed a master鈥檚 degree in educational administration from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. She was then hired as assistant principal of Central High School. In 1998, she became principal of Pulaski Heights Junior High School where she led the school鈥檚 transition from a junior high to a middle school. She returned to Central High in 2002 as principal and has been a champion of the school and its students, faculty, and alumni, helping to create a Central High Alumni Association as well as a Tiger Foundation to support the school. Rousseau has served on the boards of The Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals, Central Arkansas Library and the Stephens Education Trust. Rousseau is a lifetime member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association. Officers of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors for 2019 include聽Becky Blass, president; James Bobo, president elect and membership committee chair; Gina Pharis, membership committee co-chair; Nancy Secen, scholarship committee chair; Jennifer Owens, scholarship committee co-chair; Mauri Douglass, Taste of Little Rock chair; and Stephanie Caruthers, Taste of Little Rock co-chair. Members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms, and officers serve one-year terms. The Board of Directors of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association serve as leaders for the university’s alumni family. They work to energize and engage 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni and friends through membership,聽 events, and opportunities to give back to support students and scholarships. Pictured are above are new member of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni 聽Board of Directors. (Top Row) Heide Harrell, Gus Leeper, and Tonya Franzetti; (Middle Row) Reteisha Byrd, Patsy Kane, and Nancy Rousseau; (Bottom Row) Josh Davenport, Madison Hedrick, and Miguel Lopez  ]]>