NOMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO GRADUATE FACULTY
AND
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO TEACH CLASSES FOR GRADUATE CREDIT
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Name of Candidate:
Fatima Ferguson
Department & College:
Curriculum and Instruction
Current Academic Rank:
Assistant Professor
Degree
MA, MS, MED, or
BA
MA
Doctorate
Ed.D.
BA, BS, or
Year
2005
2008
2015
Year joined ATU faculty:
2016
Institution
Jackson State University
Jackson State University
The University of Memphis
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association expects "graduate faculty to possess terminal
degrees appropriate to the instruction they provide," and "graduate faculty and graduate students to be engaged
in scholarship involving research and practice as appropriate to the discipline or field."
For nominated faculty not holding the doctorate or not holding the doctorate in the field taught, documentation
should be attached describing the special expertise held by the nominee in lieu of the doctorate.
All nominees attach curriculum vitae which includes scholarship qualifications.
Department Head:
Date:
Dean of College:
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Fatima Ferguson
1006 S. Inglewood Ave.
Apt. 11
Russellville, AR 72801
(601) 942-0454
fferguson@atu.edu
Education
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Doctor of Education, 2015
Concentration: Instruction and Curriculum
Dates Attended College: 2011-2015
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Master of Arts in Teaching, 2008
Concentration: Elementary Education
Dates Attended College: 2006-2008
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Business Administration, 2005
Concentration: Management
Dates Attended College: 2001-2005
College Courses Taught
ICL-4001 (face to face): Leaming in the Urban Environment, University of Memphis, (Spring
2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013), 3 undergraduate hours
ICL-4001 (online): Leaming in the Urban Environment, University of Memphis, (Spring 2014),
3 undergraduate hours
ELED-3271 (hybrid): Social Studies Methods, University of Memprus, (Spring 2012, Spring
2014), 3 undergraduate hours
ELED-3271: Social Studies Methods, University of Memphis, (Fall 2011), 3 undergraduate
hours
Professional Positions
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR,
2016-Present
Duties: Provide instruction pre-service teachers in the areas of secondary education and
elementary education. Create lessons that encouraged student to use higher order thinking skills.
Responsible for all aspects of the courses including lesson delivery and grading. Supervise the
students' fieldwork in secondary schools and well as middle school. Provide service to the
university, conduct research, and provide academic advisement to secondary education preservice teachers.
Instructional Facilitator, Southern Avenue Middle School, Memphis, TN, 2015-2016
Duties: Built capacity of teachers and teacher assistants to support academic achievement.
Planned, organized, and conducted parental involvement activities to ensure increased student
achievement. Identified, organized, and conducted professional development relevant to school
needs. Completed informal and formal teacher observations and evaluations as directed by the
Principal. Reviewed lesson plans to ensure curriculum and standards alignment.
Instructional Technology Specialist, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN, 2014-2015
Duties: Create and distribute teacher surveys to assess technology competencies. Conduct faceto-face, virtual, and one-on-one training to teachers, administrators, and district personnel in the
use of current technology to meet district priorities. Analyze district data in order to determine
instructional technology needs as well as recommend solutions to ensure student success. Serve
as subject matter expert on instructional technology matters affecting students, teachers, and
administrators in Shelby County Schools.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Learning in the Urban Environment/Social Studies Methods), The
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 2012-2014
Duties: Provided instruction for pre-service teachers in the course "Urban Environment."
Develop and implement lesson plans for the course that incorporates higher-level thinking.
Incorporated work experience into the classroom via lectures, cooperative groups, online
experiences, and hands-on learning. Prepared pre-service teachers to understand and value
diversity as they learn about educating students in diverse learning environments and develop
positive relationships with students' parents. Assisted teacher candidates in developing
appropriate knowledge and skills for managing the total learning environment in school settings.
Fredrick Douglass Teaching Fellow, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Summer 2013
Duties: Lead learning forums with pre-service teachers who had a focus in urban education.
Facilitated the instruction of teacher candidates in gaining practical hands-on experience in
inner-city classrooms. Assisted pre-service teachers with gaining experience to be better teachers
by understanding and interacting with Philadelphia's urban culture.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, (Social Studies Methods), The University of Memphis, Memphis,
TN, 2011-2012
Duties: Provided instruction for pre-service teachers in the course "Social Studies Methods."
Developed and implemented lesson plans for the course that incorporated higher-level thinking.
Incorporated work experience into the classroom via lectures, cooperative groups, and hands-on
learning
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher, Jackson Public Schools, Jackson, Mississippi 2006-2009
Duties: Developed lesson plans, criteria, and assessments that incorporate textbook information
as well as skills based upon district curriculum for students determined by the state of
Mississippi. Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and
establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Eighth Grade Computer Discovery Teacher, Canton Public Schools, Canton, Mississippi 20092010
Duties: Taught basic programming and computer applications (i.e. keyboarding and Microsoft
Office) to students. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and
communicating these objectives to students
Fourth Grade Teacher, Jackson Public Schools, Jackson, Mississippi 2010-2011
Duties: Developed lesson plans, criteria, and assessments that incorporate textbook information
as well as skills based upon district curriculum for students as determined by the state of
Mississippi. Ensured that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age
group and subject areas.
Publications
Grant, M.M., Tamim, S.R., Brown, D.B., Sweeney, J.P ., Ferguson, F.K., & Jones, L.B. (in
press). Teaching and learning with mobile computing devices: Case study in K-12
classrooms. TechTrends .
Boudreaux, M., Ferguson, F. The analysis of pre-service teachers' attitudes toward the inclusion
of English language learners in mainstream classrooms. Urban Education Research and Policy
Annuals. vol. 3(1), p. 39.
Conference Presentations
Monix-Goode, D., Ferguson, F., Spann, E. (January, 2015). The Infusion of Literacy, Common
Core, and Technology. 81h Annual Ruth Searcy Literacy Conference, Jackson, MS
Caldwell, L., Christopher, A., Ferguson, F., Forbess, J., Grant, M., Sweeney, J., Tamim, S.
(December, 2012). 60 Apps in 60 Minutes. Mid-South Technology Conference, Memphis, TN.
Brown, D., Ferguson, F., Forbess, J., Grant, M., Jones, L., Sweeney, J., Tamim, S.
(December, 2011). 60 Apps in 60 Minutes. Mid-South Technology Conference, Memphis, TN.
Brown, D., Ferguson, F., Grant, M., Jones, L., Sweeney, J., Tamim, S. (December, 2011)
How are schools doing mobile? Research paper presented at the Mid-South Technology
Conference, Memphis, TN.
Professional and Community Service
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Judge, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
(2015)
Graduate Student Association Representative, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (20132014)
Co-Advisor, Educators of Tomorrow, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (2013-2014)
Media Ministry Leader, New Direction Church, Memphis, TN (2012-2015)
Teacher Education Program (TEP) Interviewer, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (20112014)
Masters Project Evaluator, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (2011-2014)
Faculty Selection Committee Member, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (2011)
Media Ministry Leader, New Jerusalem Church, Jackson, MS (2007-2011)
Lead Teacher, Johnson Elementary School, Jackson, MS (2008-2009)
Observation Teacher, Johnson Elementary School, Jackson, MS (2007)
Student Government Association, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS (2003-2004)
AmeriCorps Member, Voice of Calvary, Jackson, MS (2002-2004)
Certifications/Licensures
State of Mississippi Professional Educator License, Class AA
Elementary Education (4-8), Business Education (7-12), Social Studies (7-12)
State of Tennessee Professional Educator Certificate
Middle Grades (4-8), Business Education (7-12)
NOMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO GRADUATE FACULTY
AND
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO TEACH CLASSES FOR GRADUATE CREDIT
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Recommended as member of:
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For non-regular faculty, identify the course(s) to be taught:
Name of Candidate:
Dr. Ardith Morris
Department & college:
Speech, Theatre & Journalism; Arts & Humanities
Current Academic Rank:
Professor
Degree
BA, BS, or
BA
MA, MS, MED, or
MA
Doctorate
PhD
Year joined ATU faculty:
Year
1973
1975
1989
1982
Institution
University of the Ozarks
University of Arkansas
Northwestern University
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association expects "graduate faculty to possess terminal
degrees appropriate to the instruction they provide," and "graduate faculty and graduate students to be engaged
in scholarship involving research and practice as appropriate to the discipline or field."
For nominated faculty not holding the doctorate or not holding the doctorate in the field taught, documentation
should be attached describing the special expertise held by the nominee in lieu of the doctorate.
All nominees attach curriculum vitae which includes scholarship qualifications.
Department Head:
Date:
Dean of College:
Date:
Graduate Dean:
Date:
Date Approved by Graduate Council:
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ARDITH MORRIS
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Theatre, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1989.
M.A. in Theatre, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1975.
B.A. in English (magna cum laude). University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas
1973.
EMPLOYMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION:
Professor of Speech, Arkansas Tech University (since 2005)
Director of Theatre, Arkansas Tech University (1982-2013
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR (1982-Present)
• Director of over a hundred plays including: Romeo and Juliet, Into the Woods,
Macbeth, Crazy for You, The Art of Dining, A Doll's House, Tartuffe, The
Sound of Music, Approaching Zanzibar, A Midsummer's Night Dream,
Nunsense, Present Laughter, Big River, As You Like it, The Glass Menagerie,
A ... My Name is Alice, Hamlet, A Streetcar Named Desire, Much Ado About
Nothing, The Robber Bridegroom, and Arms and the Man.
• Courses Taught include: Acting, Directing, Theatre History I-IV, Introduction to
Theatre, Voice and Diction, Oral Interpretation, History of Musical Theatre,
Children's Theatre, Seminars in Theatre: Female Playwrights and Feminist
Theatre, Twentieth Century Stage Theorists, and American Theatre History.
• Duties and Responsibilities include: recruiting students and making scholarship
decisions, advising departmental majors, advising undeclared majors, supervising
work-performance staff, assisting in job and graduate school placement, advising
three student organizations, selecting season of plays, promoting season,
coordinating graphic design for promotion, coordinating audio and print press
releases, managing box office, comptroller of theatre production budget,
approving purchases of production supplies and materials, selecting text books,
representing department and school at various events, overseeing all aspects of
production and hiring auxiliary staff and guest artists.
• Supervisor of over 60 student-directed one-act plays and four full-length
productions including: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander, The Fantasticks,
Knock, Knock, and Pack of Lies.
• Member of Graduate Faculty
Graduate Teaching Assistant,
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, (1979-1981)
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Coordinator of Library Resource Guide to Theatrical Holding in Special
Collections.
Assistant to Playwright's Workshop.
Theatrical Experience
Academic Directing Experience: Arkansas Tech University
Straight Plays
A Disease of the Soul (2010),The Importance of Being Ernest (2009),
SHE(2008),Still Life with Iris(2007), Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet
(2006), Mill Fire (2005), The Smell Of The Kill (2004), Crimes of the Heart (2004),
Our Town (2004), A Possum Grape Christmas Live! (2003), Eat The Runt (2003),
Burn This (2001), Cherry Cordial Interviews With Those Who Killed It- original
script (2001), Tartuffe (2001), Thunderstruck in Possum Grape (2000), Three
Musketeers (200), The Grapes of Wrath (1999), Art of Dining (1997), God's
Country (199 7), Our Country's Good (1996), A Doll's House (1996), To Know a
Veil- original script (1995), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1994), Approaching
Zanzibar (1994), The Importance of Being Earnest (1993), The Rimers of Eldritch
(1992), The Heidi Chronicles (1992), Holy Days (1991), Crimes of the Heart
(1991), Present Laughter (1988), Talley's Folly (1988), Laundry and Bourbon
(198 7), Greater Tuna (1986), The Wake of Jamie Foster (1986) A Streetcar Named
Desire (1985) The Arkansaw Bear (1985), Say Goodnight Gracie (1985), Ten
Nights in A Barroom (1984), Arms and the Man (1984), Hot-L Baltimore (1983),
Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (1982)
Shakespeare' s Plays
A Midsummer Night's Dream(2010) The Tempest (2007), Romeo and Juliet (2002,
1996)- with original music, A Midsummer Night's Dream (2002, 1994, 1987)-with
original music, Macbeth (1988)-with original music, As You Like It (1993) Hamlet
(1990), Twelfth Night (1989)-with original music, The Tempest (1985)- with original
music, Much Ado About Nothing (1983 , 2005).
Musicals
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory(2010), A Little Night Music(2010),
South Pacific(2009), Pirates of Penzance(2009),Annie(2008),Assassins(2008) The
Sound of Music (2007), The King and I (2006),A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum (2006), Anything Goes! (2005), Music Man (2003), West Side
Story (2003), Seven Brides/or Seven Brothers (2002), Pippin (2002), The Wizard of
Oz (2001), Grease (2002), Into the Woods (1999), Annie (1999), The Christmas
Story (2000, 1999, 1998), Crazy for You (1998), OliverI ( 1997), Brigadoon ( 1997),
Oklahoma! (1996), Babes In Arms (1995), The Sound of Music (1995), Big River
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(1994), Pump Boys and Dinettes (1993), The Canterbury Tales (1992), Cabaret
(1991),Nunsense (1991),A ... MyName Is Alice (1990), The Caucasian Chalk
Circle (1989), Quilters (1987), H. M. S. Pinafore (1986), Funny Girl (1986),
Anything Goes! (1985), The Robber Bridegroom (1983), A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum (1983).
Northwestern University
The Robber Bridegroom (1981).
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (1988)
Supervision of Student Directors at Arkansas Tech University
Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (1982)
The Fantasticks (1982)
Knock Knock (1983)
Pack of Lies (1986)
Picasso at the Lapin Agile (2002)
Laundry and Bourbon (2005)
Lone Star (2005)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged (2007)
The King of Ireland's Son(2010)
The Realm(20l l in progress)
Over seventy one-act plays
Guest Direction Experience:
Harlingen Playhouse, Harlingen, TX
Anything Goes (1982)
King Richard Renaissance Fair, Bristol, WI
The Rainbow Guild Troupe (1980)
Playwriting/Adapting Experience:
Arkansas Tech University
The Canterbury Tales (1992)
Disease of the Soul (2010)
Acting Experience (Highlights):
The Lion in Winter
Lover Letters
Eleanor
Melissa
Heidi Chronicles
Agnes of God
The Rainbow Guild
Wakefield Cycle
Susan
Dr. Livingstone
Player
Gil & Mrs. Noah
Arkansas Tech University (2006)
Arkansas Tech University
University of the Ozarks (1994)
Arkansas Tech University (1992)
Arkansas Tech University (1989)
King Richard's Renaissance Fair
Northwestern University (1981)
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Lute Song
Madame Tsai
Moon for the
Misbegotten
Hedda Gabler
Josie
University of Arkansas (1974)
(Directed by George Kernodle)
University of the Ozarks (1973)
Hedda
University of the Ozarks (1972)
Professional Service
Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival
Arkansas State Chair (1987-1990) and State Vice Chair (1985-1987)
Southwest Region-Selection Committee ( 1986-1990)
Recipient of Kennedy Center Medal for Outstanding Contributions to
Theatre ( 1991)
Awards and Honors
Regional Committee Nomination for Eat the Runt (2004)
Award for Dedication and Commitment to New Material Cherry Cordial (1999)
Award for Outstanding Direction Macbeth ( 1998)
Critic' s Choice Award The Art of Dining (1997)
Award for Dedication and Commitment to New Material To Know a Veil (1995)
Award for Outstanding Direction for Holy Days (1991)
Kennedy Center Medal for Outstanding Contribution (1990)
Director' s Choice Award Caucasian Chalk Circle (1989)
Critic' s Choice 7 Director' s choice Awards for Present Laughter (1988)
Southwest Regional Festival Selection for Present Laughter (1988)
Critic' s Choice & Director's Choice Awards for The Robber Bridegroom (1983)
Acting A ward for "Josie" in Moon for the Misbegotten ( 1973)
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Panel Presentation" The Mother of all Improv- The contribtions of Viola Spolin" with
alumna Macy Jones Southeast Theatre Conference 2010)
Panel Presentation"The Pitfalls of Being Female and In Theatre" 2007Southeast
Theatre Conference
Panel Presentation " Finding an Effective Mentor" 2008 Southeast Theatre
Conference
Collective Creation Practice, Ph.D. dissertation, Northwestern University
"Ritual Elements in the Play of Martha Hoesing," presented at the 1985 Southwest
Theatre Association annual convention.
"Special Collections Holdings at Northwestern University,"
Broadsides, Theatre Library Association, 1981
"The Use of Props in Acting," a workshop presented at various conventions and
festivals.
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"The Eight Basic Principles of Blocking," a workshop presented at various
conventions and festivals.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE & COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS:
Arkansas Tech University
Director of Theatre (1982-present)
Peer Review Committee for Speech, Theatre, and Journalism (1997present) (Chair 2001)
Executive Director of AEGIS- Arts Encounter (1997-2001)
Faculty Welfare Committee (1995-1997)
Theatre Committee for Department of Higher Education Program review
(1994)
Curriculum Committee ( 1994-1996)
General Education Sub-Committee (1995-1996)
Faculty Senate (1991-1992)
Chair-Faculty Senate (1991-1992)
University Assessment Committee (1991-1992)
Library and Materials Committee (1989-1990)
Student Affairs Committee (1985-1986)
Faculty Sponsor for: Theatre Guild, Alpha Psi Omega, and Bi Gala
Thesis Coordinator for M.L.A. students: Joanne Elsken, Rhonda Shook,
Annette Hilton, Joey Stocks, and Susan Fuller
AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE:
Arkansas State Thespian Organization- Adjudicator and Presenter since 1995
Alpha Psi Omega (Nation Honorary Dramatic Fraternity)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board Member for the Dance Foundation (2005 to present)
Co-Founder of Music Theatre Alliance (2001)
Board of Directors-Arkansas River Valley Arts Center (1984-1985)
Consultant for Area School and Church Productions
Appointed to Arts Sub-Committee for Russellville 2000 by Chamber of
Commerce
Recognition by the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center for Outstanding
Contribution to the Arts in the Arkansas River Valley.