ASUMH Wins Top Honors at Conference

Nashville, Tennessee – a place where some of the most legendary talents in America are discovered, was a suitable site for more than 1,700 Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) members to showcase their talents as future business leaders.


FBLA-PBL, the largest and oldest student business organization, held its National Leadership Conference in Nashville July 9 – 12. Participants from around the country were in attendance for this conference.


Six students from ASU-Mountain Home attended and competed at the conference. Bethany Crawford of Mountain Home; Andrew Lane of Gainesville, Missouri; Nick Rice of Corning, Arkansas; Sara Skoot of Mountain Home; and Megean Wilcoxson of Yellville competed in Parliamentary Procedure and brought home second place. Parliamentary Procedure is a team event consisting of an objective test and a performance. Nina Huddleston was a finalist in Job Interview. Students making the finals in Job Interview participate in two mock interviews with a panel of judges. In addition, the ASUMH PBL chapter was recognized as a 2010 Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter.


The award was part of a comprehensive competitive events program sponsored by FBLA-PBL. Individuals, state teams, and local chapters were encouraged to compete in any of the over 50 different events representing a wide range of activities and the business and leadership focus of FBLA-PBL. The winners of these highly competitive and prestigious awards represent some of the best and brightest of today’s youth.


FBLA-PBL, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter of a million members and advisers in 12,000 chartered middle school, high school and college chapters worldwide. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information on ASUMH Phi Beta Lambda contact Karen Heslep, adviser, at 870-508-6185 or email kheslep@asumh.edu.


Photo caption: Back row: Nina Huddleston, Andrew Lane and Nick Rice; front row: Sara Skoot, Megean Wilcoxson, and Bethany Crawford.

ASUMH Students Earn Industry Certification

The Computer Information Systems department at ASUMH prepares students for good jobs, advanced college degrees and the 21st century.

ASU-Mountain Home offers the Cisco Networking Academy as a stand-alone program for individuals interested in learning networking skills and preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum covers a broad range of topics, from basic networking skills such as pulling cable to more complex concepts such as applying advanced troubleshooting tools, while working with Cisco's state-of-the-art networking equipment. The program can also serve as the cornerstone of a two-year degree in networking.

In addition, ASUMH also offers the A+ certification program that is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. The A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform computer tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and security.

The demand for skilled network and computer support professionals continues to grow. Obtaining an industry certification is a valuable credential to help start or enhance a career in the IT field. By incorporating a Computer Information Systems degree along with an industry certification, students can increase their employment potential.

For more information on ASU-Mountain Home's Computer Information Systems degrees and courses, call (870) 508-6100, Students interested in enrolling this fall should contact the university as soon as possible to begin the admission process.

Pictured Left to Right: (Seated) Jason Guthrie, CCNA; Jason Maher, CCNA; (Standing) Dennis Amaral, CCNA; Shawn Dennis, Instructor; Terry Rhymer, A+

Fall 2010 Workforce and Continuing Education Classes at

Fall 2010 Workforce and Continuing Education Classes at ASUMH

The Center for Workforce and Continuing Education at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has issued its Fall 2010 schedule of classes. The Center provides a variety of non-credit classes, workshops, and seminars that are designed to help individuals learn new skills, build on existing knowledge or explore the joys of lifelong learning. To meet expanding and changing needs of business and industry, the Center also coordinates customized instruction delivered on site or on campus to improve employee productivity or boost technical skills. To enhance and support the joy of lifelong learning, the Center offers a variety of short-term, non-credit personal enrichment classes and workshops. There are no tests or grades, and most courses have no prerequisites.

Classes will be offered on the following topics beginning in August:

QuickBooks Pro 08
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer File Management Made Simple
Computer Basics - Beginning
CPR (Basic Life Support)
Individual Income Tax Preparation
Walking/Running Clinic
Spanish Language and Communication
Spanish for Financial Institutions
Learning Spanish Verb Conjugation
Genealogy - How to Get Started
Social Networking - Class One
Accounting Basics
QuickBooks Pro 2008 Level II
Microsoft Word - Beginning
Microsoft Excel - Beginning
Social Networking - Class Two
Calligraphy (The Art of Beautiful Writing)
MY PC Series
Tai Chi
Concealed Handgun (for permit)
Certified Nursing Assistant (Credit Class)
Welding Classes
Basic Electronics - Direct Current
Online Career Training Courses
ed2go Online Classes
ed2go Online Classes for Teachers
WebCE Online Classes for Insurance Professionals


Registration for all classes is taken until one business day before the first day of class if space is still available. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Most classes meet on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The Center for Workforce and Continuing Education is located at ASUMH in First National Hall, Room F210. For more information, call Shirley at (870) 508-6106 or email training@asumh.edu.

Recent CNA Graduates

ASUMH Announces Recent Certified Nursing Assistant Graduates

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home recently held a ceremony honoring graduates of the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. Graduates completed 99 hours of course work and passed a skills and knowledge test to graduate. These students finished their course work in three weeks. Instructor JoAnn Thomas presented the graduates with their certificates. For information on upcoming classes or scholarships, contact ASUMH Continuing Education at 508-6106.

Pictured Left to Right
Front Row:
Madeline Reed- Mountain Home
Katia Reed- Flippin
Brooke Panter- Mountain Home
Amanda Jones- Mountain Home

Back Row
Ryan Wilson- Gassville
Cristy Porting- Mountain Home
Christopher Clayborn- Mountain Home
JoAnn Thomas, Instructor

Summer II Enrollment Up 49%

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has announced an increase in enrollment for the Summer II term of 49%. Roz Blagg, Registrar and Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at ASUMH, said that an enrollment of 442 students for Summer II 2010 has been validated with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. That number is an increase from last year's Summer II enrollment of 296, a 49% bump.

CNA Graduates at ASUMH

ASUMH Announces Recent Certified Nursing Assistant Graduates

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home recently held a ceremony honoring graduates of the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. Graduates completed 99 hours of course work and passed a skills and knowledge test to graduate. These students finished their course work in three weeks. Instructor JoAnn Thomas presented the graduates with their certificates. For information on upcoming classes or scholarships, contact ASUMH Continuing Education at 508-6106.

Front (left to right):
Cierra Edington, Mountain Home
Kari Sipes, Gassville
Janet Blow, Mountain Home
Caroline Kemp, Gassville

Back (left to right):
Sheena Turner, Mountain Home
Nikki Faso, Mountain Home
Hanna Turner, Mountain Home
JoAnn Thomas, Instructor

Eaton Provides $25,000 Grant for ASUMH Career Pathways

Eaton Provides $25,000 Grant for ASUMH Career Pathways Program

The ASUMH Development Office secured a grant recently from one of Mountain Home's largest employers for the Career Pathways Program. Steve Braun, Human Resources Manager for Eaton Corporation, presented a check for $25,000 to Chancellor Ed Coulter and Career Pathways Director Jackie Edmonds. About providing the support to Pathways, Braun credited his participation in the ASUMH Poverty Consortium with opening his eyes to the needs of those in poverty in Baxter County. "My participation in the consortium made me aware of the wonderful support Career Pathways is able to give students at ASUMH who need help. I've lived here and didn't know there was such a need. This keeps things in perspective," said Braun. Career Pathways is a program that enables Arkansas two-year colleges to offer those who qualify career training, college classes, and monetary support for child care and transportation. In addition, the program provides assistance in obtaining textbooks, counseling and advising to students. "The state set a goal for us of 197 students and the program at ASUMH has 380 students in it," said Edmonds, "so the need for additional funding is great." For more information on Career Pathways, contact Jackie Edmonds at (870) 508-6203.

Recent CNA Graduates

ASUMH Announces Recent Certified Nursing Assistant Graduates

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home recently held a ceremony honoring graduates of the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. Graduates completed 99 hours of course work and passed a skills and knowledge test to graduate. These students finished their course work in three weeks. Instructor JoAnn Thomas presented the graduates with their certificates. For information on upcoming classes or scholarships, contact ASUMH Continuing Education at 508-6106.

Pictured Left to Right:
Front
Amy Farmer- Mountain Home
Melissa Hambelton- Protem, MO
Joy Nesom, Mountain Home
Shannon Scott, Calico Rock

Back
Dava Williams, Lakeview
Sheila Rather, Mountain Home
Noah Gates, Flippin
Heather Findley, Mountain Home
JoAnn Thomas, Instructor

2010 ASUMH Practical Nursing Graduates Honored

2010 Practical Nursing Graduates

2010 ASUMH Practical Nursing Graduates Honored

Graduates of the Practical Nursing program at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) were honored at a pinning ceremony recently. Members of the 2010 graduating class include:

Carianne Herron
Jennifer Driver
Peggy McCullough (Honor Award)
Carilla Hensley (Florence Nightingale Award)
Ashley Akhavi
Ashley Kanta
Virginia Campbell
Nicole Klotz (standing)
Heather Beaustring
Ashton Schmeski
John Badolian
Gary "Clay" Clayton
Patricia Cole
Paula Rigg
Christopher Miller
Jonathan Davis

Assisting with the presentation of pins and certificates were Linda Lincoln, Director of the ASUMH Practical Nursing Program, and instructors Sheranne McGill, Mac Weedman, Kelly Davidson and Ed Coulter, ASUMH Chancellor.

Dr. Pat Bailey, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs at ASUMH, presented the Honor Award to Peggy McCullough. The Florence Nightingale Award was presented to Carilla Hensley by Sheranne McGill, Faculty Coordinator for Evening/Saturday Practical Nursing at ASUMH.