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A-State Closing Early Thursday, Jan. 9, Closed Friday

Arkansas State University is closing all academic and business offices at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and remaining closed on Friday, Jan 10, in response to the incoming inclement weather.

However, while regular business offices are not open, the campus continues to operate. Essential personnel who maintain on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will report to work. Employees who are uncertain about their status as “essential personnel” are encouraged to check with their supervisor.

Full-time employees who track working hours can submit their time as “Authorized Leave.”

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will operate under brunch hours at Acansa Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Dinner service will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.  Howl's Grill and Starbucks will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be closed, but is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
  • The Reng Student Union will open for on-campus student usage at 8 a.m., closing at 8 p.m.
  • The Red WOLF Center will be closed.
  • The A-State Bookstore will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

All campus residents are reminded to monitor official university media, including official social media accounts for updates. 

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870-972-2093

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Dr. Susan Whiteland

Professor of Art Education

Education

  • Ph.D., University of North Texas, Art Education
  • M.A., University of North Texas, Art Education
  • B.A., University of North Texas, Radio/TV/Film

Teaching Specialties

  • Drawing
  • Art Education

Research Interests

  • Lifelong learning
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Gerontology

Affiliations

  • Arkansas Art Educators

  • National Art Education Association


Biography

Autobiography

I am a professor of art education at Arkansas State University where I have been teaching art education, visual art education and numerous Special Topics courses since 2013. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Texas. My research interests are in lifelong learning and intergenerational relationships fostered through visual art engagement.

I have written numerous articles detailing how my university students have been involved in service-learning opportunities that provided art making experiences with older adults, community members and elementary aged children. I have also had the opportunity to give workshops, professional development and various presentations for the Arkansas Art Educators, the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and Generations United.

I am actively involved in the Lifelong Learning Interest group of NAEA and served three years as the senior editor of the International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education. I enjoy service and teaching through church and our Jonesboro community and I look for opportunities to share how art can be used as a catalyst for bringing people together.

Dr. Susan Whiteland
    Contact the Department of Art + Design

    Dr. Katherine Baker

    Phone: 870-972-3050

    Room: 103A
    Building: Fine Arts Center