Eric Perez embraces role to lead as assistant principal
It’s a word that means different things to different people. To some, it means being in charge; to others, it means setting the course for a group or organization; and to others, it means being
About the College of Education & Human Performance
Welcome to the Southern Arkansas University College of Education and Human Performance. We are committed to preparing educators, administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, student services professionals, and clinical professional counselors.
We have a dedicated faculty who incorporates best practices in teaching into their courses providing for the best possible preparation of students for their chosen professional careers. Please take a moment to explore the degrees we have available and find the one that is the best fit for you.
Recent News
District-funded teacher residencies surpass $2 Million as SAU’s Rider Residency model gains momentum
In just two years since launching its innovative Rider Residency model, Southern Arkansas University and its six partner school districts have reached a major milestone—providing over $2 million in direct support to aspiring teachers through
SAU faculty and staff complete leadership development course
A total of 11 members of the faculty and staff at Southern Arkansas University recently completed the Mulerider L.E.A.D. Program. L.E.A.D., short for Lead, Excel, Advance, and Develop, is a year-long professional development course that
Hear from an alum, current student, and Educational Leadership Hall of Fame Inductee...
Zebulon Prothro
Superintendent,
Mount Vernon Enola School District
What would you like to study?
The College of Education & Human Performance offers are variety of exciting degree programs, from Exercise Science to Agricultural Education to Elementary Education.
Call for Third-Party Comment
Submission Deadline: August 11, 2025
On September 9-10, Southern Arkansas University will host an initial accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, AAQEP is soliciting public comment about the quality of the university’s initial and advanced educator preparation programs, based on AAQEP’s 2025 expectations framework. All comments must be submitted by August 11, 2025 through the AAQEP website: Submit Comment
Contact Us
- Dr. Kim Bloss
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Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Performancekkbloss@saumag.edu - Cynthia Blake
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- Dr. Bradley Hutchison
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