Boards

Service on Boards, Committees, and Task Forces External to the University
Division of Student Affairs
Appointed and/or Serving during between
Academic Year 2011-2012

 

National

  • Daniel J. Pugh, Sr., Ph.D., Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Higher Education, continued to serve on the board for the James E. Scott Academy of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). His appointment runs through March 2013. In March 2011, the Scott Academy selected Dr. Pugh as one of 25senior student affairs officers to represent the perspective of higher education administrators at the National Greek Summit held at the University of Pennsylvania and co-hosted by NASPA’s Fraternity & Sorority Knowledge Community. In March 2011, he was appointed to a year's service on the editorial board for Leadership Exchange, a quarterly publication of the NASPA dedicated to senior student affairs officers. He will continue to serve on the editorial board for a second term from March 2012 through March 2013. Additionally, Dr. Pugh has been asked to chair a NASPA committee to revitalize NASPA's Richard F. Stevens Institute, the associations premiere continuing education and professional development program for seasoned senior student affairs officers.
  • Judd Harbin, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Students and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology, continued to serve on the Public Policy Committee for the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues, a division of the American Psychological Association (APA).
  • Steve Wilkes, Director of Student Media, was appointed to serve as Assistant Chair of the Advertising Committee for Collegiate Media Advisors. This committee provides guidance to membership on advertising, business, marketing, and public relations aspects of student media.
  • Parice S. Bowser, Director of Greek Life, continued to serve on the Board of Directors for the Association for Fraternal Leadership and Values. She also served on the Annual Conference Education Committee for Association of Fraternity Advisors. In addition, she served on the National Collegiate Council of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
  • Anne Jannarone, Ed.S., Director of the Center for Educational Access, continued to serve on the Research Committee for the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).
  • Josette Cline, Ph.D., Associate Director of Counseling & Psychological Services at the Pat Walker Health Center, served on the board of directors for the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) and is President-Elect.
  • Heidi Scher of the Center for Educational Access served as Treasurer of Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN). She also served as a member of four ATHEN committees: Business Plan Development, Scholarship Development, Publications, and Presentation Reviews Advisory Board.
  • Sylvia Scott, Director of Off Campus Connections, served on the Commission for Commuter Students and Adult Learners, American College Personnel Association.
  • Susan Stiers, Associate Director of Off Campus Connections, served as the Adult Learner Coordinator for the Adult Learner and Students with Children Knowledge Community, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and served on the Commission for Commuter Students and Adult Learners, American College Personnel Association.
  • Takama Statton Brooks, Ed.D, Director for Residence Education, serving on the Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness Task Force for ACPA.
  • Anjanette M. Olsen, R.H.I.A., M.Ed., Director of Medical Services of the Pat Walker Health Center, serves on the HIPAA/Health Information Management Coalition for the American College Health Association (ACHA).
  • Felisha Perrodin, Assistant Director of University Housing for Residence Education, serves as a member of American Association of University Women (AAUW) National Membership Committee through June 30, 2013.

Regional

  • Mary Alice Serafini, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Pat Walker Health Center, served as the Regional Coordinator for the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP). In that role, she served on the Board of Directors for Region IV-West of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA IV-West).
  • Parice S. Bowser, Director of Greek Life, served as the Fraternity Sorority Knowledge Community representative on the board for Region IV-West of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA IV-West) through March 2011.
  • Adrain Smith, Assistant Director for Leadership in the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement, served as the African American Knowledge Community representative on the board for Region IV-West of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA IV-West).
  • DJ Walch, Program Coordinator for Friday Night Live, served as a Volunteer Development Coordinator for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA).
  • Amanda Finch, Center for Community Engagement Program Coordinator, served as a Special Events Coordinator for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA).
  • Sylvia Scott, Director of Off Campus Connections, served as the Adult Learner and Students with Children Knowledge Community representative on the board for Region IV-West of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPAIV-West).

State

  • Daniel J. Pugh, Sr., Ph.D., Vice Provost & Dean of Students, concluded his service on the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Advisory Council.
  • Judd Harbin, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Students and licensed psychologist, continued to serve on the Arkansas Psychology Board, the state agency which regulates the practice of psychology.
  • Angela Oxford, Director of Center for Community Engagement, continued to serve on the State of Arkansas Division of Volunteerism Advisory Board.
  • Mary Alice Serafini, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Pat Walker Health Center, served as President of the League of Women Voters of Arkansas.
  • Parice S. Bowser, Director of Greek Life, served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir.
  • Lori Magar, Employer Relations Coordinator of the Career Development Center, served as Secretary of Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE).
  • Katy Evans, J.D., of the Center for Educational Access served as Acting Chair and Immediate Past Chair, of the Arkansas Association on Higher Education and Disability (AAHEAD). She also served on the Arkansas Interagency Transition Partnership Committee.
  • Heidi Scher of the Center for Educational Access served as Treasurer of the Arkansas Association on Higher Education and Disability.
  • Rachel Eikenberry, Assistant Director for the Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct, is the State Representative for the Association for Student Conduct Administrators.
  • Danette Heckathorn, Ph. D., LPC, CAPS Mental Health Clinician, serves as President of the Arkansas Counseling Association.

Local

  • Mary Alice Serafini, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Pat Walker Health Center also serves as a Strategic Planning Advisor on the Northwest Arkansas Tobacco Free Coalition. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Arkansas Free Health Clinic, and she served on the Washington County Emergency Preparedness for Health & Safety Commission. She also served on the board of directors for the Washington County chapter of the League of Women Voters.
  • Sylvia Scott, Director of Off Campus Connections, served on the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition as well as the Northwest Arkansas Apartment Association.
  • Quincy Spencer, Director of First Year Experience, served on the Northwest Arkansas Action Board for Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
  • Parice S. Bowser, Director of Greek Life, served on the Board of Directors (Ex-offico member) for the Black Alumni Society.
  • Elizabeth Woods, M.D., served on the Washington County Hometown Health Improvement Project.
  • Carol A. Fossey, M.D., served on the Medical Reserve Corps, Washington County Planning Committee.
  • Susan Rausch, Ph.D., of Health Promotion and Education at the Pat Walker Health Center served as President of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Mental Health America. She also served as Treasurer of the Washington County chapter of the League of Women Voters.
  • Susan Stiers of Off Campus Connections also served on the Northwest Arkansas Apartment Association.
  • Angela Oxford, Associate Director of Center for Leadership & Community Engagement, served on the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee.
  • Felisha Perrodin, Assistant Director of University Housing for Residence Education, served as President for Fayetteville branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
  • John Jones, Coordinator of Traditional Commuter Programs in Off Campus Connections, served on the Northwest Arkansas Housing Coalition as well as the Northwest Arkansas Apartment Association.
  • Erika Gamboa, Director of Veterans Resource and Information Center, continues to serve on the Board of Directors (Vice President) for Latino Alumni Society.
  • Monica Holland, Director/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct, serves on the Board of Directors for Seven Hills Homeless Shelter.

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