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Clinton School completes strong year for academics by PATR ICK N E W TO N
The University of Arkansas Clinton School’s Master of Public Service degree program enjoyed another strong year in the classroom. With the graduation of its 12th class in May, the program boasts a graduation rate of nearly 90 percent. With a vision of professional public service at the forefront, the Clinton School of Public Service values both the acquisition of knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge to solving real-world problems, blending a core set of coursework with field service projects and elective courses for a program grounded in distinct principles, but also tailored to individual interests and pursuits. “The careers our alums pursue highlight the ways in which what they learn at the Clinton School can be applied across a broad array of professions,” Associate Dean Susan Hoffpauir said. Clinton School graduates continue to thrive in a variety of professional fields, including government, education, and nonprofits, as well as sectors like business development, entrepreneurship, and fundraising. “A lot of the skills from the
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The University of Arkansas Clinton School Public Service graduated its 12th class this past May. This year, the inaugural Executive Master of Public Service (EMPS) degree program kicked off in March. Overall, the school saw a strong academic year. (Photo Courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism)
Through the core courses, students and faculty debate, discuss, and study public service issues surrounding communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, professionalism, law, and ethics, among other topics – issues that translate across all types of organizations, businesses, and walks of life. Students often learn new lessons or acquire new skills through the core curriculum that provide insights into different types of service work that, prior to the Clinton School, might have been unfamiliar. “Finding program evaluation as a branch of applied research, I didn’t really know that existed before I came to the Clinton School,” said Andrew Forsman, a 2016 graduate working as an internal evaluator for a group of early childhood education
programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. “Having such a hands-on, multi-disciplinary approach to research that was all about helping people learn and do good, better, was a perfect match for me.” The MPS program provides a firm grounding in critical analysis, policy formulation, and problem solving, as well as an opportunity for immersion in outstanding service organizations for students to gain competency in the principles and nuances of public service. “Personally, my time at the Clinton School and the nimbleness and adaptability that we learned while there – getting thrown into projects starting day one – has played a role in how I’ve led Schlep to approach each new hurdle with an attitude of teamwork and a desire to create,” said Hunter Riley, a 2009 gradu-
ate who co-founded Schlep, a tech-enabled local logistics and delivery company in Chicago, Ill. The Clinton School curriculum is enriched by its renowned speaker and distinguished lecture series, which gives students unprecedented access to leaders in government, politics, business, foreign policy, journalism, and philanthropy addressing issues in public service. The Clinton School enrolled 34 students in the first-of-its kind Executive Master of Public Service (EMPS) degree program in March 2018. The new twoyear program is offered entirely online, giving professionals the enhanced knowledge, skills, and network, they need to advance without relocating or giving up their current employment. Source: The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service v
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16 percent. Only five percent of Realtors® reported real estate was their first career; 72 percent said that real estate was their only occupation, and that number jumps to 82 percent among members with 16 or more years of experience. Sixty-five percent of Realtors® are licensed sales agents (same as last year), 21 percent hold broker licenses (down from 22 percent), and 15 percent hold broker associate licenses (same as last year). New members tended to be more diverse than more experienced members; 25 percent of members with two years of experience or less were minorities, up from 22 percent last year.
REALTORS® SURVEY SHOWS RISING MEMBERSHIP, YOUNGER AGENTS JOINING INDUSTRY WASHINGTON (July 19, 2018) — The income and sales volume of National Association of Realtors® members dropped slightly over the last year, but membership increased as younger members continue to enter the industry, according to the 2018 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. This past year, there was a rise in new members, with a total of 1.22 million members in March 2017 to 1.30 million in April 2018. The profile found that 29 percent of members have less than two years of experience, an increase from 28 percent. “While inventory shortages continue and home prices remain high, NAR has seen a whopping 6 percent increase in membership over the last year. Younger Americans are seeking business opportunities that working in real estate provides, but the overall trend is a slightly older age profile,” Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist stated. The survey’s results are representative of the nation’s 1.3 million Realtors®; members of NAR account for about half of all active real estate licensees in the U.S. Realtors® go beyond state licensing requirements by subscribing to NAR’s Code of Ethics and standards of practice and committing to continuing education.
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF REALTORS® Realtors®’ median age was 54 this year, slightly up from the last two years, at 53. Sixty-three percent of Realtors® are female, and the typical Realtor® is a 54-year-old white female who attended college and is a homeowner. The most common first careers reported are in management, business or finance, or in sales and retail, both at BOARD OFFICERS: President: Vicki Elmendorf Vice President: Bill Tremor Sec/Treas: Leslie Sample Immediate Past President: Sarah Bailey Association Executive: Debbie Collins
According to the survey, the main factors that limit potential clients in completing transactions are difficulty finding the right property (35 percent), housing affordability (17 percent), and difficulty in obtaining mortgage financing (12 percent). Impacted by low inventory, the typical number of transactions decreased slightly from 12 transactions in 2016 to 11 transactions in 2017. Despite rising home prices again in 2017, the median brokerage sales volume decreased to $1.8 million in 2017 from $1.9 million in 2016. “A familiar story lingers from last year, as limited inventory continues to plague many housing markets across the country. For the fifth year in a row, the difficulty finding the right property has surpassed the difficulty in obtaining a mortgage as the most cited reason limiting potential homebuyers,” said Yun. The typical Realtor® earned 12 percent of their business from repeat clients and customers (compared to 13 percent in 2017) and 17 percent through referral from past clients and customers (compared to 18 percent in 2017). Realtors®’ web presence and use of social media has increased in recent years as a valuable marketing tool to reach clients and build online communities. Sixtyeight percent of members reported having their own website, the same number as last year. Members continue to be more comfortable with using the latest technology on a daily basis as 71 percent of members were on Facebook for professional use and 59 percent were on LinkedIn (same as last year). Finally, 80 percent reported that they are certain they would remain in the real estate business, while those who were newest to the profession were least certain they would remain; 5 percent of all members were uncertain whether they would remain in the business.
OFFICE AND FIRM AFFILIATION OF REALTORS® The survey looked at office and firm affiliation for members and found that over half of Realtors® continue to report that they work for an independent company. Fifty-eight percent of those are licensed as brokers and broker associates (up from 56 percent in 2017), and 49 percent are licensed as sales agents, an increase of one percent since 2017. Nearly nine in 10 members are independent contractors at their firms, the same as last year. Forty-four percent of members worked at one office firm while a quarter of members worked at a firm with two to four offices. The typical member had been with their current firm for four years. The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. v
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f you’re a single woman, most of your financial challenges and aspirations may resemble those of single men. Men and women face the same economic stress factors of modern life, and both groups have similar financial goals, such as the ability to retire comfortably. But women still face specific obstacles. You need to be aware of these challenges – and do everything you can to overcome them. For example, women still face a wage gap. In 2017, women earned 82 percent of what men earned, according to the Pew Research Center. However, the wage gap narrows among younger workers, and may even disappear for highly educated women, especially those in the STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Another financial concern for women is connected to their role as caregivers. Women spend an average of 12 years out of the workforce to care for children, elderly relatives and even friends, according to an estimate by the Social Security Administration. Other studies report different figures, but all the evidence points to women being the ones who take time off from work to care for loved ones. This means fewer contributions to Social Security, 401(k)s and other retirement plans. Faced with these and other issues, what can you do to help yourself move toward your important goals? Consider these steps: Develop good financial habits. Establishing good financial habits can pay off for you throughout your lifetime. These habits can include maintaining a budget, keeping your debts under control, and putting aside some money for a “rainy day.” Take advantage of available opportunities. If you work for an organization that offers a 401(k) or similar plan, contribute as much as you think you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And every time your salary goes up, increase the amount you invest in your plan. Also, think about opening an IRA, which, like a 401(k), can offer taxadvantaged investment opportunities. If you have children, you’ll also want to explore college savings vehicles, such as a 529 plan. Educate yourself about investing – and get professional advice. Some people think investing is just too complex and mysterious to be understandable. Yet, with patience and a willingness to learn, you can become quite knowledgeable about how to invest, what you’re investing in and what forces affect the investment world. And to help you create an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you may also want to work with a financial professional. Discuss financial issues with your future spouse. If you get married or re-married, you’ll want to discuss financial issues with your new spouse. Specifically, you’ll want to answer questions such as these: What assets and debts do each of you bring to the marriage? Do you plan to merge your finances or keep them separate? Are your investment styles compatible? Do you have similar long-term goals? You and your new spouse don’t need identical views on every financial topic, but you both need to be willing to work together to advance your common interests. Ultimately, you have a lot of control over your own financial future. And making informed choices can help make that future a bright one. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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New Bowen clinic helps heirs preserve family lands by AM Y M . P R ITCHAR D Visiting Assistant Professor of Law UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law are gaining practical legal experience this summer through the school’s first Heirs’ Property Preservation Clinic, which provides legal assistance to heirs and family members interested in preserving heirs property, or land that has been passed down informally after the original owner dies without a will. The clinic, directed by Professor Amy Pritchard, provides legal representation to landowners, legal education and outreach to rural communities, and technical assistance and training to service providers and attorneys. In the four-credit clinical course, students study relevant substantive law and client interviewing techniques before traveling to Southwest Arkansas to meet with program partners and family landowners. Each Rule XV certified student attorney will advise and represent family landowners seeking to clear title or plan for future generations. “The UALR Heirs’ Property Preservation Clinic has been an incredible experience for me as it has opened my eyes to a hidden, but very real problem
throughout the United States,” Bowen student Will Graves said. “Heirs’ property ownership presents a significant roadblock for so many who could otherwise use family land as a source of income. Removing that roadblock does not just help those families, but by enabling them to use the land productively, it benefits us all.” The clinic grew out of the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) program, a partnership between Bowen and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The three-year pilot program, funded by the National Endowment for Forestry and Communities, couples UAPB’s outreach and forestry services with Bowen’s legal services to help rural landowners maximize the economic potential of their land and prevent future land loss. Other program partners include the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the Arkansas Community Land and Development Corporation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During the first 18 months of the SFLR program, Bowen’s Legal Clinic conducted six outreach and education events, advised 25 families, trained more than 50 community partners, and co-hosted a wills clinic with the Center for Arkansas Legal
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Services and pro bono attorneys. The clinic, through this new course, is providing legal assistance to nearly 20 families working to clear property titles and keep land in their families for future generations. Family landowner Kim Marshall is working with the project to resolve her family’s property issues. “There was always talk about the ‘family land,’ mainly how and why the land was acquired,” Marshall said. “It was the desire of my ancestors to keep the land in the family as a means of security for future generations. Unfortunately, my ancestors did not have the resources or the knowledge to ensure a succession plan for the land. Thankfully, the Bowen Legal Clinic has afforded my generation the tools to understand and implement the legal aspect of heirs’ property that will help us honor our ancestors’ wishes for keeping the ‘family land’ in the family for future generations.” Marshall’s family is not alone. While rural land ownership can open the door to economic opportunity and multi-generational wealth creation, the unclear title of heirs’ property prevents families from maximizing the economic potential of the land. Although heirs co-own the property, the fractured title may keep landowners from accessing credit, qualifying for financial assistance, and selling timber for profit. Heirs’ property is also extremely vulnerable to being lost through tax sales, partition sales, misuse by some heirs, and voluntary sales. This vulnerability, coupled with systemic discrimination in lending and government agencies, has had a devastating effect on AfricanAmerican farmland owners. A review of census data indicates that up to 90 percent of the 16 million to 19 million acres of agricultural land acquired by African Americans by 1910 had been lost by 1997. For more information about the Heirs’ Property Preservation Clinic, contact Amy Pritchard at ampritchard@ualr.edu or 501324-9966. Source: UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law v
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Bank of America awards $20,000 to UA Little Rock Summer Bridge Academy by TR ACY CO U R AG E
Bank of America has given $20,000 to the Charles W. Donaldson Summer Bridge Academy that has been helping incoming freshmen prepare for collegelevel work since 2013. John Dominick, Bank of America’s senior vice president and senior treasury sales officer, presented an oversized check to university officials on Wednesday, July 25, in the Bailey Alumni Center. The money will pay for up to 15 students to participate in the academy and get a jumpstart on their academic careers. “Bank of America is honored to be part of the University of Arkansas’s Summer Bridge Program which will ease transition into college for incoming freshmen,” said Donnie Cook, Arkansas market president, Bank of America. “Our company and our associates across Arkansas are committed to supporting our communities where we live and work and especially those organizations that promote educational opportunities and resources for our young people.” The Summer Bridge Academy at UA-Little Rock is a fourweek program that includes two weeks of online instruction followed by a two-week inten-
UA Little Rock celebrates a donation from Bank of America to the Summer Bridge Academy. Pictured in the front row (L to R) are Christian O’Neal, UA Little Rock vice chancellor for advancement; Charles W. Donaldson; Amber Smith, assistant vice chancellor-student experiences; Lauren Ayers, Bank of America sales associate specialist; Magen Price, Bank of America Arkansas Market manager; Donna Austin, Bank of America financial center manager; John Dominick, Bank of America senior vice president; and Kristi Smith, UA Little Rock senior director of development. (Photo by Becca Bona)
sive residential program aimed at preparing incoming freshmen for college-level classes and eliminating any need for reme-
dial courses. Students who complete the academy save about $1,000 by eliminating remedial math and
English courses. They also earn a stipend and get free room and board in university housing during the academy. This Summer
Bridge Academy program also offers motivational workshops and special events for the students as they learn strategies for succeeding in college. This Summer Bridge Academy is open to high school seniors who have been accepted into UA Little Rock and who currently require remedial coursework based on their test scores. Support from the Bank of America Foundation has provided proven results for students attending the Summer Bridge Program. Engaging in intense academic curriculum that consists of at least four hours of math and four hours of reading and writing per day has shown amazing results. Last year, 96 percent of participants bypassed math, 100 percent bypassed writing, and 92 percent bypassed reading. To date, the Summer Bridge Program has resulted in a total of 238 course advancements and saved students more than $179,085 in non-credit course fees. “Year after year, it’s been a success,” Dominick said. “This program is one that needs to be replicated.” Source: UA Little Rock Office of Communications v
Mitchell Williams Attorney Craig Cockrell accepted into the Heart of America Fellows Institute Attorney Craig Cockrell, a member of the law firm of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. in Rogers, has been accepted into the inaugural class of the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Cockrell advises individuals and families regarding the preparation and implementation of estate and business succession plans and other wealth
transfer strategies. In addition, he provides tax and transactional advice to a variety of businesses, municipalities, state agencies and individuals including business start-ups, stock and asset acquisitions, real estate transactions and public financing. He earned his Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida School of Law, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts de-
gree from the University of Arkansas. Cockrell joined Mitchell Williams Law Firm in 2011. The Heart of America Fellows Institute was created by ACTEC Fellows to develop the profession’s future leaders in trust and estate law through a series of in-depth educational presentations led by outstanding subject matter experts in each field from across the U.S. The institute includes six sessions for lawyers who were
nominated by an ACTEC Fellow and selected through a competitive application process. The program begins in November 2018 and concludes in May 2019. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors.
For more information, visit www.hoafellowsinstitute.org. About Mitchell Williams Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a 92-attorney corporate law firm that provides strategic and comprehensive legal services to help clients achieve their goals. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas. Source: Mitchell Williams v
Baptist Health names new administrator for NLR Hospital Baptist Health has appointed Mike Perkins as the new vice president and administrator for Baptist Health Medical CenterNorth Little Mike Perkins Rock. He will begin serving in his new role effective July 23 and will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of Baptist Health’s North Little Rock campus. Perkins has been with Baptist Health for 27 years and presently
serves as the vice president and administrator for Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute. Prior to this, he served in various roles within Baptist Health. Perkins began his career in the Health Management Center at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock and later was promoted to assistant vice president of the hospital in 2001 and then vice president in 2003. He also served as vice president and administrator of Baptist Heath Extended Care Hospital for the previous five years before BHRI. The Arkansas native received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University, his Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and his Master’s degree in Health Service Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Perkins has served as a member of the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Fitness and is currently a member of the Healthy Active Arkansas Operations Team. He was appointed to the Arkansas Acute Stroke Care Task Force in 2017. He also serves on the board of Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) where he received the Outstanding Service Award. He is a past Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association Administrator of the Year winner.
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