University of Arkansas Human Development & Family Sciences

The Birth - Kindergarten faculty and the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center had a great time hosting students from Springdale High School last week! These high schoolers got to hear from Dr. Laura Herold about the Birth - Kindergarten major, including opportunities for scholarships and our 2+2 advising agreement with NWACC. They got to tour the JTCDSC and learn about high quality early childhood education - and how our lab school functions as a place for observation, practicums, and research. Then, they got to engage in hands-on experiences with the materials and environments at the center, guided by JTCDSC administrative staff and educators. It was lots of fun watching these high schoolers remember how to make forts with boxes, build ramps to move a ball from one place to another, and tinker and play with loose parts.

Our graduate students will be presenting their research today at the International Connections Lounge 12-2 p.m. Come on by!

Congratulations to our seniors who will graduate next month with the Birth through Kindergarten/Special Education teaching license and are accepting teaching positions!

Here is a little more about one graduating senior, Dorothy Collier.

"Hi, my name is Dorothy Collier and my major is Birth through Kindergarten/Special Education integrated with a double minor in Spanish and Human Development and Family Sciences. I chose the Birth through Kindergarten program because I absolutely love children! Since I was in elementary school, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher and I knew I gravitated toward younger children. I absolutely love caring for them, teaching them, and aiding them in building the foundational skills they need for their future. I am elated to have accepted a Preschool teaching position at a school in my hometown, Frisco, Texas.

"I absolutely loved every second of the B-K program! Building relationships with the children at the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center and the children at the schools where I interned were some of my favorite memories of the program. I particularly loved creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans. I owe it to the B-K program and professors such as Dr. Herold, Dr. Speight, and Senior Instructor Donia Timby for my knowledge and love for early childhood development. I hope to continue learning every day. My experience here at Arkansas has laid the foundation for me to be the best teacher I can be for my future students."

Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center

The Hospitality and Friends Career Fair, organized by the hospitality management program in the School of Human Environmental Sciences and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, from 2-4 p.m. The event takes place in the Verizon Ballroom of the Arkansas Union.

This career fair is a unique opportunity for both local and national employers to connect with potential candidates for existing job openings and internships. Conceived by a dedicated group of hospitality students, this event was planned under the guidance of associate professor Kelly Way.

"Employers rely on us to link them with qualified students possessing the skills demanded by the industry today," Way said. "This isn't just a casual meet-and-greet; it's a recruitment event where companies are actively seeking to fill positions."

Students attending the fair will have the chance to engage with employers from various sectors related to all majors in the School of Human Environmental Sciences as well as other majors on campus. To make the most of this opportunity, students are advised to dress professionally, bring copies of their current resume, their student ID and ensure they are registered on Handshake.

Over 50 reputable companies will be present, including Northwest Arkansas Naturals, The Alotian Club, B-Unlimited, Dillard's, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, Ropeswing Hospitality Group, Down Syndrome of Northwest Arkansas, Ronald McDonald House, Buckle, Motto by Hilton, UADA Cooperative Extension and many more.

For additional details, interested individuals can follow .hospitality.career.fair on Instagram or reach out via email at [email protected].

(story by Carlie Malone)

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Attention ALL HESC majors!
Please complete this form to let us know if you would be interested in participating in a Special Topics course this summer where you will have the opportunity to work with kids: https://bit.ly/4947BFc

This course is a chance to work as mentors at a sewing camp held in rural Arkansas. The camp itself is focused on sewing and other apparel skills, but service, research, community engagement, and teaching material development are at the core of what you'll experience.

Reach out to Ms. Hubert ([email protected]) or Dr. Hixson ([email protected]) for more information.

Next Wednesday is National Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Day! Stay tuned for the top 10 reasons to become an FCS Educator.

See you at the Hospitality & Friends Career Fair, an event for ALL HESC majors!

Students need to register for the fair on Handshake: bit.ly/3UvSlMH

Are you an HESC major interested in working with kids in Arkansas this summer?

This Special Topics course is a chance to work as mentors at a sewing camp held in rural Arkansas. The camp itself is focused on sewing and other apparel skills, but service, research, community engagement, and teaching material development are at the core of what you'll experience.

This opportunity is open to ALL HESC majors.

Reach out to Ms. Hubert ([email protected]) or Dr. Hixson ([email protected]) for more information.

Please complete this form to let us know if you would be interested in participating: https://bit.ly/4947BFc

Construction began last week on a major playground upgrade at the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center on the U of A campus.

Funded primarily through several grants written by Shelley McNally, clinical associate professor and executive director of education programs at the JTCDSC, the development of the project began two years ago.

Initiated with a child's intense conversation with McNally regarding "problems on the playground," JTCDSC educators challenged children to design a playground featuring "something to do."

Read more: https://t.ly/8pwEz

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Attention students:

The Society for Research on Adolescence is searching for a Social Media Representative to work with the SRA Communications Coordinator and the SRA Media and Communications Committee to develop content to post across social media sites.

Applicants should meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Active social media presence for at least two years
• MA or equivalent in a discipline with expertise in research on adolescence
• Comfort in designing post images using CANVA

The Social Media Representative position entails up to 10 hours per week of work in addition to participating in the monthly Media and Communications Committee calls. This role will be compensated $20/hour for their work.
To apply, complete the linked application and submit your CV here: https://srad.memberclicks.net/sra-social-media-representative-position

Shipley Early Childhood Education Workshop April 6; Registration Open The registration period is open for an early childhood education workshop coordinated by U of A faculty in the birth through kindergarten program in the School of Human Environmental Sciences.

Congratulations Laurie Apple and Betsy Garrison on the publication of your textbooks.

"Apple's Introduction to Apparel Production Workbook provides information on various sewing equipment, techniques and fabrics, culminating with four sewing projects: a tote bag, skirt, shirt and pants.

"Family Financial Management Case Studies, created by Garrison, asks students to think critically about and make financial recommendations for six different types of families within the context of current events in the U.S."

Faculty Publish Open Textbooks Through Libraries, Global Campus Program The textbooks range from apparel production to family financial management to effective research writing to building a professional portfolio. They and similar open textbooks save students money.

This, early childhood education lecture and workshop, coming up in April at our Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center on campus.

Structured as a mini-conference, the event promises attendees a deep dive into the realms of self-evaluation and the effective utilization of educational spaces. Through engaging presentations, interactive sessions and hands-on experiences, the goal is to kindle the flame of imagination, encouraging educators to reconsider and reimagine their learning spaces.

The workshop also offers an exceptional opportunity for networking and forging valuable professional connections leading to collaboration.

Register here: https://t.ly/6ohsO

The fee is $75, space limited to 80 participants.





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Two HESC faculty members were recognized at the U of A Division of Agriculture and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Arkansas Agriculture Awards last Friday. Congratulations Eunjoo Cho and Donia Timby!

Eunjoo Cho, Associate Professor, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development
-John W. White Outstanding Teaching Award
-Bumper College Outstanding Honors Thesis Mentor Award

Donia Timby, Senior Instructor, Human Development and Family Sciences
-Bumpers College Alumni Society Outstanding Advising Award

The event highlights the research, extension and teaching achievements of faculty and staff with the Division of Agriculture and Bumpers College.

Read more: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/ag-awards/

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Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Recognize Faculty, Staff Achievements The extension, research and teaching achievements of faculty and staff within the UADA and the Dale Bumpers College were recognized Friday at the annual Agriculture Awards ceremony...

The 2024-2025 scholarship application cycle is open January 1 - February 15.

The School of Human Environmental Sciences has several scholarships available for our students. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/hesc-scholarships

Apply here: https://bumperscollege.uark.edu/future.../scholarships.php

Also check out the Arkansas Alumni Association scholarships: https://bit.ly/3NRRTEv

Register now for the Janis Hawkins Shipley Early Childhood Lecture and Workshop: https://bit.ly/2024Shipley