ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors held their quarterly meeting on May 25 at the Dr. Eugene McKay Student Center on the Beebe campus.
The 2022-2023 ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors includes Dr. Dianne Logan, Dr. Hazel Dickey, Cathy Eoff, Howard Chapin, Butch Rice, Buck Layne and Flave Carpenter.
At the meeting, several were recognized by ASU-Beebe Chancellor Dr. Jennifer Methvin. Kimberly Gullahorn, executive assistant to the chancellor, was recognized for completing the Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE) through the American Society of Administrative Professionals. While earning the certificate, Gullahorn studied interpersonal communication, task and project management, computer and internet technology and management skills, which will help her in her role at ASU-Beebe.
Butch Rice, president and chief executive officer of Stallion Transportation Group and member of the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors was also recognized for his monetary contributions in 2023. Rice’s contributions helped the ASU-Beebe Business Club establish itself once again on the campus.
Additionally, retiring member Flave Carpenter received a gift from ASU-Beebe Chancellor Dr. Jennifer Methvin. Carpenter has served on the Board of Visitors since 2018.
Buck Layne, chair of the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors, received a gavel in honor of his leadership as chair for the 2022-2023 school year. Layne will remain on the board as Cathy Eoff takes the helm for the 2023-2024 school year.
The board serves the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees in an advisory role to aid in securing financial support, to make recommendations about the educational and service needs of the university’s service area, and to provide counsel and guidance.
Members of the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors were selected by Methvin, ASU-Beebe chancellor and recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval by ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch.
