Events for October 2023

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome VCC Chairman Sam Alley as the first guest of the inaugural Titans of Industry Conversation Series. Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), will hold an enlightening and informative conversation with Alley at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the […]

Join us for a highly informative and engaging presentation by Special Agent Kim Granich from the FBI Little Rock office. In this 2-hour session, SA Kim Granich, an Emergency Response Senior Team Leader, will share invaluable insights on the Civil Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary […]

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became a federal law that requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants who have a known limitation due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This training will discuss the policy and procedures related to PWFA here at UA Little Rock […]

Effective course design plays a significant role in usability, satisfaction, and ultimately retention and success of the online learner. In this session discover basic course design principles and strategies to enhance the online learning experience. Dickinson 101 or via Zoom. Register here.

Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant Emily Durham on October 11, 2023, to discuss What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The Employee Assistance Program provides counseling and information for employees, including spouses and dependents, who experience personal distress. But that's not all. The EAP program helps supervisors, managers, and employees troubleshoot potential problems […]

Join this session led by Markia Herron, Instructional Designer. Dive into an overview of instructional design models that will help you outline course objectives, learning materials, and assessments. Brainstorm different tools and technologies that will enhance your instructional practices. Dickinson 101 or via Zoom. Register here.

The physics department at UA Little Rock is organizing an observation of the partial solar eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The maximum eclipse will be around 11:53 a.m. This event will take place in front of the Jack Stephens Center in Lot 13 East. (View campus map.) Right now, […]

Dr. Julien Mirivel will be back with part 2 of the workshop. How faculty relate with students matters. It impacts classroom climate, student motivation and satisfaction, and more importantly student learning. On a larger scale, faculty connections with students increase student retention and improve graduation rates.  Come listen to Julien Mirivel’s discussion on how to […]

Clear and measurable objectives are essential in communicating learning expectations to students. But are your objectives properly aligned with your assessments and instructional materials? In this session, we will explore course mapping and how to ensure alignment in your online course. Dickinson 101 or via Zoom, Register here.

Purchase Tickets Sponsorship Opportunities. Rodney Abston (left) and Wesley Bland (right) Join us for the 2023 School of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, October 7, at the Little Rock Marriott, honoring Rodney Abston (2001) and Wesley Bland (2017 and 2022). Registration opens at 10:45 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities are […]

Developing an online course based on an existing face-to-face course requires more than learning how to use the technology and loading the material into the learning management system. In this workshop, we discuss and share ways to build your face-to-face assignments in your online course. Dickinson 101 or via Zoom. Register here.