Students, Prospective Students and Friends:

What an exciting time to be involved at Arkansas State University as we reach for that next level! 

As you browse the university website, www.astate.edu, you will learn about Arkansas State’s high quality educational programs and the latest campus developments.  The site navigation, appearance and content will be updated soon, based on user feedback and the need to present our university in a more compelling way.  If you have difficulty finding the information you need, you are welcome to contact any university office for assistance.

During the next few months, I will be concentrating on listening and learning all I can about Arkansas State University.  To assist me with the transition in leadership, I have asked five individuals to serve on a transition advisory committee:  Hunter Petrus, president of the Student Government Association; Dr. Robert Engelken, professor of electrical engineering; Dr. Beverly Boals Gilbert, dean of Continuing Education and Community Outreach and past president of the Faculty Association; Dr. JW Mason, associate vice chancellor for administration; and Ed Way, chair of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and executive vice president at Liberty Bank.

These colleagues, who have proven to have the confidence of others, have agreed to provide me counsel and to give me context for planning the transition in campus leadership.  I want everyone to know that I welcome their input and especially their ideas, directly or through the committee.

Dee Dee and I are happy to be moving to Jonesboro, and our children are looking forward to their new schools and new friends.  We are anxious to be a part of this wonderful community.

Thank you for viewing the Chancellor's Office website, and please visit again soon.

Sincerely,
Tim Hudson, Ph.D.
Chancellor