UA-EACC Chancellor search finalists named

Three finalists have been named in the search for the next chancellor for the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College. The finalists include Adam O’Neal, UA-EACC Vice Chancellor of Student Services; Scott Kuttenkuler, Ed.D., president, Arkansas Rural Health Academy, and Steve Rook, Ed.D., chancellor, Arkansas State University Three Rivers. Each candidates is scheduled to visit the campus and hold public forums later this month, according to a press release from the UA System. The national search for a chancellor to replace retiring chancellor Dr. Cathie Cline began in November. The advisory search committee has been chaired by Jerry Stegall, director of recruiting and student activities at UA-EACC, and led by Chris Thomason, vice president for strategic and community college partnerships for the UA System. “Most people don’t realize the time and effort involved in serving on an advisory search committee, so I want to thank the diligent members of this team for the challenging work they’ve done to promote this opportunity to draw impressive interest on a national scale, and for the quality results that work produced,” said Jay B. Silveria, president of the UA System. “Now that we have our impressive group of finalists, I’m excited to host them on the UAEACC campus for meetings and interactions with faculty, staff, students and community constituents, which is critical to determining the best fit to lead this campus into its next era of excellence.” Following the visits, Silveria will make a recommendation of a chancellor for approval by the UA Board of Trustees. He said he hopes to have a new chancellor in place in time to work in transition with Cline, whose retirement becomes effective July 1. “The community that UA-EACC serves is truly unique and heavily invested in the continued success of their college,” said Thomason. “Dr. Cline’s service has been the guiding force in building and maintaining the close relationship the college has enjoyed in that region of the state for many years. Ensuring that bond remains in tact for future success is a top priority as we enter the final stages of identifying her successor.” The UA also provided some background on each finalist. O’Neal, in his role as Vice Chancellor for Student Services at UA-EACC, provides executive oversight of student services and contributes to institution-wide planning and strategic initiatives. He was initially appointed Dean of Student Services, with responsibilities expanding over time, leading to his appointment as vice chancellor. A career educator with more than 20 years of experience, O’Neal has held leadership roles in both higher education and kindergarten through 12th grades, including service in the classroom and as a building-level principal, where he led academic improvement and community initiatives. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at Liberty University. He holds a master’s degree from Southern Arkansas University and a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas StateUniversity. Kuttenkuler is president of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA), a division of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP), where he leads statewide workforce training initiatives focused on healthcare programs and employer partnerships. He previously served as vice chancellor of the Saline County Career Technical Campus, where he led the expansion of career and technical programs, workforce training and dual enrollment to support regional workforce needs. His experience includes leadership roles in academic affairs, governmental relations, and student affairs at Southeast Arkansas College and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He has secured more than $7.5 million to support workforce and student access initiatives. Rook is currently chancellor at Arkansas State University Three Rivers. He is a first-generation college student born and raised in southeast Arkansas. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and doctorate at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. He started his professional career at Cameron University in Lawton, Okla., before returning to be the associate dean of students at UALR. He entered the two-year college environment, accepting a position at University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, where he served in various roles for 16 years.

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