Five faculty members at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts have earned promotions through the school’s Faculty Advancement Plan.
Faculty members who were promoted beginning in the upcoming academic year, including their highest degree and department, are:
- Elizabeth Brown, Master of Arts, Arts and Humanities, Instructor of Excellence;
- Mary Leigh, Ph.D., Arts and Humanities, Instructor of Excellence;
- Brian Isbell, Master of Fine Arts, Arts and Humanities, Instructor of Excellence;
- Allyn Dodd, Ph.D., Science, Instructor of Distinction; and
- Burt Hollandsworth, Ph.D., Science, Instructor of Distinction.
The Faculty Advancement Plan includes three faculty ranks — Instructor, Instructor of Distinction and Instructor of Excellence. Instructor is the entry-level rank for all new full-time faculty members. Instructors may apply for the higher ranks by attaining points based on a rubric that takes into account the faculty members’ campus involvement and accomplishments both within and outside of the classroom.
The plan is designed to empower faculty members to reach their full potential through goal-setting and recognition of excellence. In addition to developing depth within their content area, the plan emphasized breadth and balance across three domains — academic, service and professional achievements. It provides a financial benefit for those who complete the process.