Departmental Support

Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP)

Each Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is assigned to work directly with departments and colleges to address their individual HR needs.

Valarie Abrams
vaabramst@ualr.edu
HRBP for College of Business, Health, and Human Services

Candi Barnum
cdbarnum@ualr.edu
HRBP for:

  • Vice Chancellor – Advancement
  • Vice Chancellor – Athletics
  • Vice Chancellor – Finance and Administration
  • Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs
  • Vice Chancellor – University Affairs

Lewis Howell
ldhowell@ualr.edu
HRBP for:

  • College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Graduate School
  • Provost Office
  • School of Law

Connie Thorbs
cthorbs@ualr.edu
HRBP for College of Humanities, Arts, Social Science, and Education