/news-archive/tag/school-of-counseling/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:44:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/07/05/jami-hollingsworth/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:44:43 +0000 /news/?p=74664 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock instructor honored for service to deaf community]]> Jami Hollingsworth, a senior instructor in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock鈥檚 School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation, was recently honored for her longtime community service by the Arkansas Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Hollingsworth received the Barbara E. Northup Excellence in Community Involvement Award at the nonprofit organization鈥檚 conference in Little Rock on June 20-22. The award is named in memory of Barbara E. Northup, a longtime instructor in 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Interpreter Education program and member of the . Since 1992, Hollingsworth has taught classes in 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation: ASL/English and the Associate of Science in American Sign Language Studies programs. 鈥淛ami is an amazing asset to the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Interpreting communities at the local, state, national and international levels,鈥� said Jennifer K. Holtz, director of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation.聽 Hollingsworth has been an active board member of the since 1992, serves on its Licensure Advisory Board, and was an evaluator of support service providers for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.聽 She has held numerous leadership posts within the interpreting community by serving on the board of the Arkansas Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, including a term as vice president from 1993-1995; three terms as treasurer, 1999-2001, 2001-2003, and 2007-2009; and as secretary, 2009-2011. Hollingworth regularly provides training and presentations on support service provider training, educational interpreting, ASL seminars, and state interpreter credential testing. She has also mentored students since 1999 at numerous deaf-blind camps in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.聽 In the photo top right, Jami Hollingsworth (center) receives the Barbara E. Northup Excellence in Community Involvement Award from Katelyn Wilson (left), president of the Arkansas Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and Ernest Northup, husband of Barbara Northup, for whom the award is named.聽]]> /news-archive/2018/05/21/college-education-health-professions/ Mon, 21 May 2018 13:25:31 +0000 /news/?p=70610 ... College of Education and Health Professions recognizes top students, employees, and friends]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock鈥檚 College of Education and Health Professions recently celebrated it鈥檚 top students, employees, and community supporters at the college鈥檚 annual awards ceremony.聽 Abby Baldwin, of the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation, received the Outstanding Student Award for a student earning an associate degree. Roger Powell, of the School of Social Work, received the Outstanding Student Award for a bachelor鈥檚 student. Meanwhile, Derenda Alexander, a master鈥檚 student in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, won the Outstanding Master鈥檚 Student Award. Finally, Hsin-Wei Huang, a doctoral student in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, won the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award. In faculty and staff awards, Dr. Shannon Collier-Tenison and Dr. Kim Jones, both of the School of Social Work, were honored with the Dean鈥檚 Award. Additionally, Dr. Bruce Smith from the School of Education received the Faculty Above and Beyond Award. Kristy Kidd, program director of the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted and Talented Education, received the Trojan Excellence Award. The college鈥檚 Faculty Excellence Award winners included Dr. Amanda Nolen, School of Education, for public research; Dr. Glenn Anderson, School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation, for service; and Dr. Bruce Smith, School of Education, for teaching. Each of the college鈥檚 academic departments, schools, and centers honored Friends of the College, an individual or organization that is recognized for their outstanding service and commitment to the College of Education and Health Professions. The Friends of the College include:

• Friend of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Department: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 12th Street Clinic and Rev. Gwen Fry of St. Mathew鈥檚 Episcopal Church
• Friend of the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation: Barrett Allen, director of University District
• Friend of the School of Education: Terese Oliver and Joy Thompson, instructional specialists at Pulaski Heights Middle School
• Friend of the Department of Nursing: Becky Russell of Baptist Health Systems
• Friend of the School of Social Work: Laura Generou
• Friend of the Advising and Support Center: Arkansas Chapter Board and volunteers of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Friend of the Center for Literacy: Dr. Karen Scott, director of elementary learning and federal programs for Ozark Public Schools
• Friend of EAST Scholars: Ryan Davis of Children International
• Friend of the Jodie Mahony Center: David Hendricks, school performance specialist and legislative advocate, and Empowering and Energizing Education in North Little Rock
• Friend of MidSOUTH: Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane
• Friend of STEM Education Center: Jane Hurley of Central Arkansas Water

Dr. Greg Robinson served as chairperson of the College of Education and Health Professions Awards Committee. Drs. Catherine Crisp, Bill Garner, Melissa Reeves, Ann Robinson, Linda Dorn, and Heather Reed also served on the committee.]]> /news-archive/2018/05/16/bike-work-day/ Wed, 16 May 2018 14:06:38 +0000 /news/?p=70593 ... Celebrate National Bike-to-Work Day on Friday]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will serve as one of five convoy points in the city on Friday, May 18, when cyclists will bike through the city to the Old State House Museum to celebrate the City of Little Rock鈥檚 Ditch the Keys initiative and National Bike-to-Work Day.聽 Ditch the Keys is an awareness building campaign that encourages central Arkansas residents to protect air quality by using alternative modes of transportation from May to September, including walking, biking, taking a bus, and carpooling as well as telecommuting from home. Katie Helms, assistant professor in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation, will lead local bike riders from the circle drive in front of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Donaghey Student Center starting at 6:30 a.m. All 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock faculty, staff, students, alumni, and local residents are invited to join the ride. The group will ride through campus and head east on 12th Street toward the Old State House. Helmets are required. A rally and press conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. Following the rally, those who register online at can pedal to Cathead鈥檚 Diner, 515 Shall Ave., for a free breakfast. The group will then ride back to campus to begin the workday. Helms, who is a member of the Bicycle Friendly Community Committee and Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, said the event is about encouraging people to use alternate methods of transportation. 鈥淭his isn鈥檛 just about riding your bike for recreation; this is about using your bike and other active methods for transportation,鈥� Helms said. 鈥淯sing alternate forms of transportation can reduce car emissions, reduce traffic jams, increase exercise, and strengthening your community by interacting with your neighbors instead of being in your car all day. There are economic benefits when we spend less money on gas and car maintenance. It鈥檚 about encouraging and enabling all the benefits that we can see from using your bicycle or your feet for transportation as much as possible.鈥�]]> /news-archive/2016/12/12/graduating-student/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:48:25 +0000 /news/?p=65948 ... Graduating student: 鈥楨very struggle was worth it鈥�]]> For the past six years, Davis fought tirelessly to complete graduate school while her husband and son were incarcerated. 聽 During the Dec. 17 fall graduation ceremony, Davis expects to complete her journey of obtaining master鈥檚 degrees in adult education and rehabilitation counseling 鈥� with a 3.5 GPA. 鈥�I was told that I would never be able to accomplish this goal, especially while working full time and trying to maintain everything for myself,鈥� Davis said. In October 2014, Davis鈥� son was incarcerated, leaving her as the caretaker of his two children. While stepping in as a mother figure for her grandchildren, Davis also cared for her adult daughter, who has developmental disabilities. 聽 鈥淭his load seemed unbearable,鈥� Davis said. 鈥淚 felt like giving up. I just wanted to say I am never going to accomplish such an unreachable goal, but little did I know, God had a plan for me.鈥� Although she encountered setbacks, such as retaking courses, she did what was necessary to keep going. 鈥淚n May 2016, my husband was incarcerated,鈥� Davis said. 鈥淚 felt so alone and abandoned. My focus to study was nearly destroyed. I felt that I鈥檇 reached the point of no return where academics were concerned.鈥� Knowing that her end results would be greater than her circumstances, Davis kept at it. Thanks to the support of her family and the faculty and staff at the university, she made it through the fall semester, bringing her one step closer to walking across the commencement stage. 鈥淚 appreciate everyone who helped me in some way or another to achieve my goals,鈥� Davis said. 鈥淚 also appreciate those who never gave up on me and cheered me on even when I wanted to give up. Every struggle was worth it.鈥� With two degrees under her belt, Davis plans to become an educational trainer as well as a counselor and therapist. She also aspires to become a bestselling author and entrepreneur, traveling the world to help young children and families dealing with abandonment issues. 鈥淚 will take what I have been given and work hard to leave a legacy for not only my children and grandchildren, but others whose lives I will touch along the way.鈥�]]>