Dr. Kristen Johnson — Introduced herself as an associate professor of psychology and executive director of Restore Hub, and said she would discuss the HOWL and ATLAS transition programs.
Shane Broadway — Identified himself as vice president of University Relations for the Arkansas State University system and expressed support for the program.
Madison Lewis — Madison Lewis introduced herself and said she is hard of hearing before describing her experience in the program.
Denise Ennett — Madison Lewis gave a shout-out to Dr. Johnson as part of the friendships and connections she has built.
Denise Ennett — Referenced as having asked about business-side outreach and getting the word out.
Denise Ennett — Denise Ennett questioned how students would be recruited into the program, suggesting it appeared to rely on self-identification rather than a structured recruitment process, and then asked for the number of students who participated in the past year.
Katrina — Mentioned as someone the speaker has built a long-term relationship with and takes a class with.
Abby — Mentioned as part of the group the speaker has built relationships with.
Dr. Johnson — Mentioned as someone the speaker has built a long-term relationship with.
Kelby — Mentioned as the speaker's buddy in a Zoom public speaking class.
Lana Evans — Lana Evans is introduced and shares how the Howe Tradition Program helped her set goals, continue her education, and achieve independence. She explains that the program supported her life goals, led her to college, and helped her become a full-time paraprofessional in the Cabot School District. She is also recognized as Brian Evans’ daughter and a notable member of the Evans family.
Jennifer — Referenced as having many good contacts and likely helping with networking.
Justin Boyd — The chair is addressed at the end of the speaker's remarks.
Justin Boyd — As Chair, noted that admissions and orientation efforts will help integrate awareness of the program into campus tours and events.
Justin Boyd — Identified as the co-chair being invited to comment.
Dr. Jeff Adams — Introduced himself and asked about transition planning and special education coordination.
Dr. Debbie Daly — Dr. Debbie Daly, interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas, introduces herself and explains that UCA is in the early stages of developing low-sensory supports for neurodiverse learners. She notes that she will describe the effort further and explains that the university began thinking years ago about how to better support these students.
Jeremy Gillum — Jeremy Gillum is introduced as the Director of Governmental Affairs, then again as Director of Governmental Affairs at UCA, and he follows by introducing himself as the Director of Governmental Affairs and External Relations at UCA and a former member of the General Assembly.
Dr. Daly — Explained the goals of Project Ascend, including increasing participation, retention, and belonging for at-risk and neurodiverse students.
Lisa Christman — Identified as the ACN academic coordinator with expertise in neurodiversity and student support.
Dr. Nadia Eslinger — Identified as director of the Living Learning Communities.
Dr. Patricia Smith — Identified as dean of the Honors College and part of Project Ascend.