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Volume 1, Issue 1; July 2000

Chancellor White's Letters to the University

John A. White

The Promise of a New Position

Bob Smith

Chronolog: May 1 through May 31, 2000 (PDF)

 

Volume 1, Issue 2; August 2000

The 2010 Commission and Making the Case: What's it all about?

John A. White and Bob Smith

Chronolog: June 1 through July 31, 2000 (PDF)

 

Volume 1, Issue 3; November 2000

Advancing the State's Flagship University-Challenges Posed by Recent Higher Education Initiatives in Arkansas

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Making a Difference in Arkansas and the World

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Arkansas Included-The Roles and Benefits of Research Universities

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Arkansas in Context-How Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Compare

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

More to Come-Progress at the University of Arkansas

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Closing the Gap-Making the case for the Univerity of Arkansas and Arkansas

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Our Turn: Letter

Lewis E. Epley Jr.

Chronolog: July 31, 2000 through October 31, 2000 (PDF)

 

Volume 2, Issue 1; February 2001

Investing in the Future

John A. White

If asked where you are going I hope you will tell us about what you are reading . . .

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Inclement Weather; 2010

Bob Smith

Chronolog: November 1, 2000 through January 31, 2001 (PDF)

 

Volume 2, Issue 2; April 2001

Steering Committee Speech

John A. White

Weathering hikes—challenging unreasonable library acquisition costs and maximizing benefits to the university community

Carolyn Henderson Allen and Bob Smith

Our Turn: Remarks to the Campaign for the 21st Century Steering Committee

Anna Terry

Our Turn: Interactive Modular Instruction in Mathematics

Bill Feldman

Our Turn: Sharing Good News

Robin Moser

Chronolog: February 1, 2001 through March 31, 2001 (PDF)

 

Volume 2, Issue 3; August 2001

Letter to the University

John A. White

The Importance of Doctoral Education at U of A

Bob Smith

Our Turn: The Arkansas Poll Serves Many Purposes

Janine A. Parry

Our Turn: The UA Human Resource Development Program Offers Opportunities for Distance Education—Especially Among Working Adults

Barbara Hinton

Our Turn: University Service and Shared Governance Organizations

Patsy Watkins

Chronolog: April 1, 2001 through July 31, 2001 (PDF)

 

Volume 2, Issue 4; November 2001

State of the University Address 2001

John A. White

Academic Program Efficiency and Assessment at the University of Arkansas

Bob Smith and Don Pederson

Our Turn: Welcoming Remarks to the Campaign for the 21st Century Steering Committee

Carolyn Henderson Allen

Our Turn: The UofA Should Consider Expanding Opportunities for Evening Classes to Benefit Working Adults

Dolores Christianson

Our Turn: Kudos on the UA Master of Arts in Teaching Program

Springdale Cohort—2000-2001

Our Turn: Electronic Publishing—It Has Its Drawbacks & Defenders

Derek Sears

Chronolog: August 1, 2001 through October 31, 2001 (PDF)

 

Volume 3, Issue 1; February 2002

Letter from Chancellor John White

John A. White

The Integrated Scholar

Bob Smith

Our Turn: The King Fahd Center—Setting the Record Straight

Vincent Cornell

Our Turn: Volunteer Program Furthers International Understanding

Marie Lavallard

Our Turn: The University of Arkansas—One of America’s Best Buys

Roger Williams

Chronolog: November 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002 (PDF)

 

Volume 3, Issue 2; May 2002

A Mosaic - Diversity at The University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Comments on the Integrated Scholar and Other Items in All Things Academic

Fred Limp

Our Turn: Law Students "Give Back" to the Community

Robert B. Moberly

Chronolog: February 1 - April 30, 2002 (PDF)

 

Volume 3, Issue 3; September 2002

Results of The University of Arkansas Doctoral Program Review

Pat Koski, Collis Geren and Bob Smith

Our Turn: Access to Rare and Valuable Research Collections through CRL Membership

Carolyn Henderson Allen

Our Turn: Kudos to the Razorback Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

Linda Dizney

Our Turn: The Value of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center's Faculty Retreat --Sometimes Known as "Teaching Camp"

Inza Fort

Our Turn: Science NEXT WAVE

Collis R. Green

Our Turn: Kudos from a Former Graduate Student in the Walton College of Business

Hiam Nawas

Chronolog: May 1, 2002 through August 31, 2002 (PDF)

 

Volume 3, Issue 4; November 2002

If we build the best honors college in the nation will they come? You bet they will—students and faculty members.

Suzanne McCray and Bob Smith

Chronolog: September 1, 2002 through November 26, 2002 (PDF)

 

Volume 4, Issue 1; March 2003

The 2010 Commission and Picking Up the Pace

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

How to learn French? It's a unique experience at The University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Pleased to Know About the Academic Progress at The University of Arkansas

David F. Murchison

Our Turn: Network Upgrades at The University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Our Turn: A Student Leader's View of UAPD

Stephanie Gosnell

Our Turn: Inclement Weather

Bob Smith

Chronolog: December 4, 2002 and February 28, 2003 (PDF)

 

Volume 4, Issue 2; May 2003

Games, Games, Games ... of Life

Bob Smith

Our Turn: UA Graduate School Governance as a Model for the New Honors College

Collis R. Geren

Our Turn: Service Improvements at the University Bookstore

Ali Sadeghi

Chronolog: March 1, 2003 through April 30, 2003 (PDF)

 

Volume 4, Issue 3; October 2003

The Integrated Scholar Revisited

Bob Smith

How does one happen to become a provost?

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Busing Around Arkansas

Daniel Levine

Our Turn: The University of Arkansas' Best Kept Secret!

Lynne H. Hehr

Our Turn: Math & Science Outreach --at its Best -- at The University of Arkansas

Lynne H. Hehr

Our Turn: In Praise of the Walton College

Will G. Louden

Our Turn: The John Locke Memorial Garden Dedication

Bob Smith

Chronolog: May 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003 (PDF)

 

Volume 4, Issue 4; December 2003

State of the University Address 2003

John A. White

The Spirit of Our Teachers Live in Our Souls

Bob Smith

Our Turn: When the weather outside is frightful...we need think about our UA community

Bob Smith

Chronolog: October 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003 (PDF)

 

Volume 5, Issue 1; March 2004

To “D” or not to “D” . . . Guidelines and procedures for evaluating the transfer of D-grade coursework at The University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Academic Intrapreneurs--Seeking Diverse Resources in Economically Challenging Times

Bob Smith

Recommendations on Funding Research from the National Science Foundation

Dennis W. Brewer

Our Turn: Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs: A New Path in Graduate Education at the University of Arkansas

Ken Vickers

Chronolog: December 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004 (PDF)

 

Volume 5, Issue 2; May 2004

The Impact of Educational Reform on Higher Education:A Greater Need for Academic Intrapreneurs

Sean W. Mulvenon

Where you stand is where you sit . . .

Bob Smith

Our Turn: What does the UA Provost do?

Teresa A. Taylor

Chronolog: March 1, 2004 through April 30, 2004 (PDF)

 

Volume 5, Issue 3; September 2004

University of Arkansas Commencement Address May 8, 2004

William R. Ferris

The Advice of a Teacher

Joseph Candido

The 2010 Commission and Gaining Ground

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Why a dean?

Bob Smith

The Integrated Scholar—Once More Once

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Sam M. Walton College of Business Statement of Shared Purpose

Walton College Faculty

Chronolog: May 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004 (PDF)

 

Volume 5, Issue 4; December, 2004

State of the University Address 2004

John A. White

All Things Academic--The First Five Years

Bob Smith

To Build a Better Mathematics Course

Bernard Madison

No conflicts-No interest or commitment . . .

Bob Smith

Ties That Bind: Adding Drama and Intrigue to Speeches and Other Presentations

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Gifted and Talented Scholars and Summer Institute

Sharon Brooks

Chronolog: September 1, 2004 through December 15, 2004

 

Volume 6, Issue 1; March, 2005

Why a chair or head?

Bob Smith

The “D-Rule” Revisited: A report on the transfer of D-graded coursework at The University of Arkansas during 2004

Wendy Stouffer

Our Turn: In Search of Integrated Faculty Scholars-It Extends Beyond Our Campus

Bob Smith

Chronolog: December 21, 2004 through February 28, 2005 (PDF)

 

Volume 6, Issue 2; May, 2005

Why a Director?

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Simple Principles, Avoid Conflicts

Curt R. Rom

Chronolog: March 1 - April 30, 2005 (PDF)

 

Volume 6, Issue 3; September, 2005

Steer for the Curves

Mike Huckabee

You’re Ready

Dan Ferritor

The Earth Shifts a Little Today

Curt R. Rom

Brief History of Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal

Murray Smart, Jr.

In Search of Integrated Scholars—Part IV

Bob Smith

Understanding the Joys, Challenges & Failures of Professional Life

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Teaching Camp

Abby Selby

Chronolog: May 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005 (PDF)

 

Volume 6, Issue 4; December, 2005

State of the University Address 2005

John A. White

Integrated Faculty Scholars: You Will Find Them in University Libraries

Bob Smith

Why administrative support professionals?

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Authoring Your Life

Cat Hopkins

Our Turn: Made in America in the Flat World: Innovations and Entrepreneurship for America’s Economic Engine in Global Outsourcing

Ajay P. Malshe

Chronolog: September 1, 2005 through December 15, 2005 (PDF)

 

Volume 7, Issue 1; March 2006

Letter to The University of Arkansas Community

John A. White

Survey of Ethics-Based Policies at the University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Research Ethics: A Short Course on the Responsible Conduct of Research for Graduate Students at the University of Arkansas

Dennis W. Brewer

Our Turn: The Integrated Scholar—Spotted at the Faculty Exhibition of the University of Arkansas’ Department of Art

Lynn Jacobs

Our Turn: "Extraordinary People in Unusual Places" —A New Feature for All Things Academic

Bob Smith

Extraordinary People in Unusual Places: Lothar Schafer—Quantum Chemistry and the Search for Divine Reality

Bob Smith

Chronolog: December 15, 2005 through February 28, 2006(PDF)

 

Volume 7, Issue 2; May 2006

The 2010 Commission and Raising the Bar

Reynie Rutledge and Bob Smith

Our Turn: The University in a Changing Universe: Anticipating the Future

Joseph Bordogna

Our Turn: How to Avoid Academic Probation

Dave Dawson

Our Turn: I am proud of our UAPD

Bob Smith

Chronolog: March 1, 2006 through April 30, 2006 (PDF)

 

Volume 7, Issue 3; September 2006

Commencement Addresses 2006

Jo Luck and Rodney Slayter

First-Year Students as Readers: Studying the High School-to-College Transition

David A. Jolliffe

In Search of Integrated Scholars—Part V

Bob Smith

Where You Stand is Where You Sit: Offering Perspectives for Academic Leaders and Administrators

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Honoring Honors Faculty

Bob McMath

Our Turn: Celebrating the Appointment of the New Dean of Law

Bob Smith

Chronolog: May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 (PDF)

 

Volume 7, Issue 4; December 2006

State of the University Address 2006

John A. White

Accreditation: A Campus Primer

Bob Smith

Chronolog: September 1, 2006 through December 15, 2006 (PDF)

 

Volume 8, Issue 1; March 2007

When is it Unethical to Copy the Works of Others?

Bob Smith

Our Turn: The New University—One Intrapreneur’s View

Jerry Havens

Our Turn: Academic Intrapreneurs and the University Budget Landscape Reconsidered

Bob Smith

Chronolog: December 16, 2006 through February 28, 2007 (PDF)

 

Volume 8, Issue 2; May 2007

SECAC—What is it?

Bob Smith

Using Video Conferencing to “Bring” Experts to Campus

Cheryl Murphy, David Longer and Neil Allison

Enhancing Student Learning through Integrated Strategic Planning

Jerrid P. Freeman

Our Turn: Celebrating the Appointment of the New Dean of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach

Bob Smith

Chronolog: March 2, 2007 through April 30, 2007 (PDF)

 

Volume 8, Issue 3; September 2007

Diversity as Inclusion, Diversity as Excellence

Carmen Coustaut

In Search of Integrated Scholars—Part VI

Bob Smith

Our Turn: A Vision for Diversity: A Vision for Excellence

Carmen Coustaut

Our Turn: Making a Space for Imagination and Creativity

Bob McMath

Our Turn: Red Tape

Derek Sears

Our Turn: A Proposal to Increase Academic Integrity at The University of Arkansas

Russell Deaton

Chronolog: May 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007

 

Volume 8, Issue 4; December 2007

Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium Academic Leadership Development Program

Christine Curtis, Kathy Van Laningham, and Bob Smith

Reading and Life-Long Learning

Kevin Fitzpatrick and Bob Smith

Our Turn: Commencement Address 2007

Johnnetta B. Cole

Data Notes: Student/Faculty Ratios and Assessments

Kathy Van Laningham, Nathan Engelberth, and Doug Miles

Chronolog: September 1, 2007 through November 30, 2007

 

Volume 9, Issue 1; March 2008

What About a Common Reading Program at the University of Arkansas?

Sheila Burkhalter, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Karen Hodges, David Jolliffe, Bob McMath, Pat Slattery and Bob Smith

Our Turn: Some Lessons Learned—From a Global Perspective

H. Lee Scott

Our Turn: The School of Law and Ukraine

Christopher Kelley

Extraordinary People in Unusual Places: Matt Waller—News From Shanghai

Bob Smith

Chronolog: December 1, 2007 - February 29, 2008

 

Volume 8; Issue 2: July 2008

UA Physics Department: One-Hundred Years of Wonder

Bob Smith

Our Turn: Repair the World

Terence J. Roberts

Our Turn: Shooting Free Throws and Modeling the Keys to Professional Success

Tommy Boyer

Our Turn: Dirac Operators in Analysis and Geometry

John Ryan and Junxia Li

Our Turn: Farewell and Fare-well University of Arkansas

Bob Smith

Chronolog: March 1, 2008 - June 20, 2008