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ARKATECH THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1923

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VP for Academic Affairs candidates announced

Candidates from left to right: Dr. James Ermatinger, Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman and Dr. Russell Porter.

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in a place very similar to Arkansas Tech, so I understand the challenges that face the faculty, the students and the administrators very well,” Abdelrahman said.

“The first things I'd do is listen, listen, listen,” Porter said. “‘I love to teach, I love to do research, but I'm what's called a servant leader, and that’s a big part of my philosophy.” Dr. James Ermatinger is the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Abdelrahman is a former Fulbright scholar and obtained a Ph.D in nuclear science and engineering from Idaho State University before spending 13 years as a professor at Tennessee Technological University, something he says will be a major asset if selected.

Dr. Russell Porter has earned two doctoral degrees, a Ph.D in health service organizations and research from Virginia Commonwealth University and an Ed.D in higher education from the University of North Texas. After obtaining his doctorates, Porter worked for the Virginia Board of Medicine, the United States Community College of the Air Force and four universities before joining the administration at Texas A&M University Central Texas, where he serves as associate provost and associate vice president for graduate studies and research.

“Even though I did not have direct contact with Arkansas Tech, I have had a career that started

Porter lined out what his first priority would be if selected for the position.

SAM HOISINGTON

Web Master

Arkansas Tech recently announced three finalists for the position of vice president of academic affairs. All are currently employed in senior level positions at various universities. Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman is the associate vice president for research and graduate studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Ermatinger has a Ph.D in history from Indiana University at Bloomington. Ermatinger held faculty positions at three Midwestern universities before becoming the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Bloomsburg University. After Bloomsburg, Ermatinger joined the administration of the University of Illinois at Springfield, where he has served in multiple roles. Ermatinger could not be reached for comment.

(see VP page 4)

Service organization News briefs reflects on first year SIERRA MURPHY

News Writer

From analyzing to acting, an Arkansas Tech service organization continues to grow and give back. Tech’s Because We Can (BWC) is about to celebrate its first year as an official on-campus organization, and in

doing so, it’s begun to look back on all it has accomplished.

was the toy drive; it was very spur of the moment.”

second toy drive.

“We formed Because We Can with the intent of just helping society,” said Kendall Tubb, a junior psychology and sociology major from Little Rock. “As time went by, we started to focus. Our first project

The Christmas toy drive, which brought in $4,200 in toys, books, clothes and food for foster children in Pope County, was the first event put on by the organization. Now, a year later, BWC plans on hosting a (see BWC page 4)

“This year we’re hoping to expand from two weeks to a month and hopefully raise double what we did last year,” said Kaylynn Newhard, a graduate applied sociology student from Russellville. “We’re

Allies for Inclusion educates students

AMBER QUAID

Managing Editor

One billion people worldwide live with a disability, according to the World Health Organization. The inclusion of and respect for people with disabilities, comfort during social interactions and overall awareness of disability

issues were points of focus at The Ability Exhibit, hosted by the Department of Diversity and Inclusion on Nov. 5 in the Young Ballroom. “I love that Tech gave this opportunity for students to come and see this exhibit,” said Malia Hernandez, a freshman rehabilitation

sciences major from Van Buren.

The exhibit was developed by Saint Louis University graduate students in a disability in higher education and society course. Using a selfguided, multimedia approach, the exhibit uses ten interactive stations designed to

build awareness about people with disabilities to encourage students to become a disability ally and educator. The Person-First Language Station promotes the person first, then the disability. Using this methodology allows students to show respect and avoid labels.

(see ALLY page 4)

Antonio Neves, an award-winning journalist and internationally recognized speaker will be giving a seminar 6-7 p.m. on Thursday in the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall. Neves will be discussing how to #BeLessAwkward. The Golden Suns volleyball team will take on Great American Conference opponent Ouachita Baptist University at 6 p.m. on Thursday in Tucker Coliseum. To show support for sexual assault awareness, join the Tech community from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hindsman Tower. There will be food, giveaways and Jerry the Bulldog. The Wonder Boys basketball team will play against Minnesota State-Moorhead at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Tucker Coliseum. International and Multicultural Students Services Office will host a fashion show from noon-1 p.m. on Monday at Doc’s Place in Doc Bryan. Students will have a chance to see traditional clothing from around the world. Also on Monday, enjoy singing, dancing and food from the Indian culture with IMSSO at Doc’s Place from 6-8 p.m. To learn more about other cultures and meet new people, join IMSSO from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday in Baz-Tech for Global Connect. The program pairs an American student with an international student for a mentor style program. For more information, visit http://www.atu.edu/imsso/globalconnectform.php. Join the Health and Wellness Center from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday in Baz-Tech for an STD and pregnancy prevention program.


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