University of Arkansas at Little Rock

AHSS Learning Technology Center

The college is committed to bridging the gap between the knowledge our classes give students and the skills they need to apply the knowledge. To do this, we developed the AHSS Learning Technology Center (LTC). The LTC is an expanding collection of technology classrooms and tools offered by the college:

• The SUA106 Classroom Suite - Located in the heart of the UALR campus, the SUA106 suite includes classrooms devoted to writing, graphics, and audio. In each of these classrooms, students can learn collaboratively and integrate skills and knowledge across the curriculum. An impressive array of hardware and software, essential to the student’s success in the professional world, enables exploration of innovative ideas and techniques utilized in creating text, graphic, and music for technical writing, artistic expression, theatre set and lighting design, musical performance and composition, and advertising.
• The SUA102 Core Classroom Suite - In order to integrate computer skills throughout the curriculum in a meaningful way, the college designates specially-developed sections of the core curriculum as technology-enhanced. These classes meet in one of the SUA102 classrooms, which are designed specifically for the varied teaching and learning styles found in core classes. In each classroom, every student has a computer, and the instructors have a wide selection of multimedia tools at their disposal. These tools include a computer, laptop connections, a document camera, a DVD/VCR player, a high resolution projector, and a sound system.
• Multimedia Projection Classrooms - Two of our classrooms in Ross Hall offer instructors multimedia projection centers. Through these centers, instructors can project media from the dedicated computer, the document camera, or the DVD/VCR player. Each room also includes a high resolution projector and an integrated sound system.
• Multimedia Carts - In order to meet the growing demands for classroom technology, we offer mobile presentation carts in several buildings on campus. The carts provide instructors with a computer, a document camera, a VCR, and a projector-all on a compact cart that can be wheeled from classroom to classroom.

We have developed special training and request procedures for each of the LTC offerings. To find out more information about the offerings, the training, or the procedures, just contact Chad Garrett (cxgarrett@ualr.edu or 501-569-3134).

Center for Performing Arts

The Center for Performing Arts consists of two theatres located on the south end of the UALR campus. These venues have hosted numerous visiting artists, ensembles, dance and theatre companies and nationally acclaimed speakers, teleconferences and on-line workshops.

The main performance venue, University Theatre, is a 650 seat proscenium theatre featuring a stage with 40′ width and a 12′ apron, 18′ height , 9′ pit cover and 29′ depth to cyc. Haislip Arena Theatre, also known as Studio 127, provides a more intimate setting with modular seating to accommodate up to 140 attendees and a flexible floor plan. There are dressing rooms that serve both theatres. Catering is available through UALR Dining Services for events and receptions and a loading area provides for ease in loading in and out large events. Security is provided by the UALR Department of Public Safety.

For information concerning the Center for Performing Arts contact Karen Harris at 501-569-3456 or email (kethomas@ualr.edu).

Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall

Known as one of the acoustical gems of the central Arkansas region, this facility is located within the Fine Arts building on the north end of the UALR campus. Seating capacity is 300 and a glass wall at the rear of the stage overlooks a natural setting to enhance any performance. No dressing rooms are available. Catering is available through Charter Food Service for events and receptions and a loading area provides for ease in loading in and out for events. Security is provided by the UALR Department of Public Safety.

To reserve the Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall between the hours of 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday contact John Grissom at 501-569-3294 or email (jtgrissom@ualr.edu). To reserve the Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or on weekends contact Janice Sampson at 501-569-3480 or email (jmsampson@ualr.edu).