LITTLE ROCK - University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt will recommend Corey Alderdice, assistant director for admissions and public relations at the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Bowling Green, Ky., to be the new director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Alderdice was identified through a national search conducted by Bobbitt and an advisory committee of faculty, staff, parents and other supporters of ASMSA. Bobbitt will … [Read more...] about Bobbitt to recommend Alderdice as new director of ASMSA

LITTLE ROCK - The Internet and other distance learning tools aren’t going to demolish the institution of the university that has been in place since the 11th century, Dr. Donald Bobbitt, president of the University of Arkansas System, told educators and administrators from UA campuses gathered for a symposium at UALR in April. But he said the explosion of online universities offering enormous convenience for students juggling busy lives will require brick and mortar schools to adapt and … [Read more...] about Symposium explores online learning strategies

LITTLE ROCK - The Internet and other distance learning tools aren’t going to demolish the institution of the university that has been in place since the 11th century, Dr. Donald Bobbitt, president of the University of Arkansas System, told educators and administrators from UA campuses gathered for a symposium at UALR in April. But he said the explosion of online universities offering enormous convenience for students juggling busy lives will require brick and mortar schools to adapt and … [Read more...] about Symposium explores online learning strategies

LITTLE ROCK - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, April 19, 2012, via telephone conference call. The media and other interested persons may observe the proceedings at the University of Arkansas System Office, 2404 North University Avenue in Little Rock. The agenda items to be considered by the board include: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 1.         Consideration of Request for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Central … [Read more...] about UA Board calls special meeting

LITTLE ROCK - University of Arkansas System faculty, staff and administrators will gather on Friday for a symposium about online learning and distance education. Several members of the UA Board of Trustees are expected to attend as well. The symposium will include presentations from UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt and Dr. Myk Garn, director of educational technology at the Southern Regional Education Board. The event will also feature three panel discussions on distance education from … [Read more...] about UA System to host distance education symposium Friday at UALR