/news-archive/tag/shannon-collier-tenison/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:01:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2021/06/24/collier-tenison-interim-dean-cbhhs/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:01:33 +0000 /news/?p=79282 ... Collier-Tenison Named Interim Dean of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 College of Business, Health, and Human Services]]> Dr. Shannon Collier-Tenison has been named interim dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, effective July 1.聽 “I am glad to be able to step into the interim dean role to provide continuity of support and stability for the college as faculty and students return to campus in the new academic year,鈥� Collier-Tenison said. 鈥淎s a new college, we are eagerly working to form a shared identity and CBHHS is ripe with opportunity for increased collaboration across disciplines, new external partnerships, and continued growth.” Collier-Tenison, associate dean of CBHHS, will oversee the college until a permanent dean is announced to replace Dr. Jane Wayland, dean of CBHHS, who will retire at the end of the month after a 14-year tenure at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Dr. Brian Berry, vice provost of research and dean of the Graduate School, is leading a national search conducted by a dedicated committee of faculty, staff, and university stakeholders. The search is near completion, and the new dean is expected to be announced in July. As interim dean, Collier-Tenison will oversee the college with the largest student enrollment at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. The College of Business, Health, and Human Services contains eight departments and schools as well as the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, the state鈥檚 lead Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, and MidSOUTH. 鈥淪hannon鈥檚 experience as associate dean in two colleges coupled with her experience as interim dean of the previous College of Education and Health Professions made her the logical choice to serve in this interim capacity,鈥� said Dr. Ann Bain, provost and executive vice chancellor. 鈥淚 appreciate her willingness to serve in this critical role.鈥� Collier-Tenison graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology from Hendrix College as well as a master鈥檚 degree and Ph.D. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. After beginning her career as a teaching fellow, graduate advisor, and assistant professor of social work at the University of Texas at Arlington, Collier-Tenison joined the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock School of Social Work as an assistant professor in 2006 and served as coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Work program from 2010 to 2014. She also served as the restructuring liaison for the College of Social Sciences and Communication, interim co-director of the School of Social Work, associate dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, interim chair of the Department of Speech Language Pathology, and interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions. An active member of the community, Collier-Tenison serves as an executive board member and Race Equity Committee member of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and volunteers at Little Rock Central High School. She previously served on the boards of Women and Children First and Kaleidoscope Grief Center and as a volunteer with Arkansas Kids Read. She has experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault as a crisis counselor, researcher, and advocate.]]> /news-archive/2019/10/08/shannon-collier-tenison-dean/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:08:21 +0000 /news/?p=75356 ... Collier-Tenison named interim dean at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock聽]]> Associate Dean Shannon Collier-Tenison has been named interim dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.聽 Collier-Tenison, also an associate professor of social work, will replace Dr. Ann Bain, who was appointed 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 new executive vice chancellor and provost Oct. 4. 鈥淚 am pleased to be able to continue my work with the faculty, staff, and students in the College of Education and Health Professions,鈥� Collier-Tenison said. 鈥淲hile I know there will be challenges ahead, our college is strong and well positioned to move forward. I am very optimistic about our university leadership with Chancellor Christy Drale and Provost Ann Bain at the helm.鈥� As interim dean, Collier-Tenison will oversee the college with the largest student enrollment at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. The College of Education and Health Professions includes the School of Education, School of Social Work, Department of Nursing, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, and the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation. The college also houses key centers and community service units, including the Center for Literacy, the Jody Mahony Center for Gifted Education, MidSOUTH, and the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education Center. 鈥�Dr. Collier-Tenison has demonstrated able leadership in several positions over the last nine years and has earned the respect of her colleagues through her conscientious and collaborative administrative activities,鈥� said Chancellor Christina Drale. 鈥淚 have every confidence that Dr. Collier-Tenison will be an excellent interim dean. She brings to the position perspective, experience, superb interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. She is well-prepared to lead the College of Education and Health Professions through the next phase of our journey to a strong and flourishing university.鈥� Collier-Tenison graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology from Hendrix College and a master鈥檚 degree and Ph.D. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. After beginning her career as a graduate advisor and assistant professor of social work at the University of Texas at Arlington, Collier-Tenison joined the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock School of Social Work as an assistant professor in 2006 and served as coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Work program from 2010 to 2014. She also served as the restructuring liaison for the College of Social Sciences and Communication and the interim co-director of the School of Social Work. Her research interests and scholarly writing focus on intimate partner violence, bystander intervention, economic assets, and welfare policy.聽 An active member of the community, Collier-Tenison serves as an executive board member and treasurer of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and previously served on the boards of Women and Children First and Kaleidoscope Grief Center. She has experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault as a crisis counselor, researcher, and advocate. ]]>