Hampton succeeds Gheric Bruce who has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Student Life.
“Donnyelle is a great addition to the department because she cares about students, understands the culture of our institution and our region, and knows how to administer grant-funded programs,” said Bruce, who oversees the Adult Education Department as part of his new duties.
“She is a creative, team- and goal-oriented professional who has a history of motivating others to their full potential.”
Hampton said her new role at MSCC is an intriguing one.
“I am excited about working with the instructional teams and students at the various sites and look forward to the challenges of meeting the needs of our adult learners,” Hampton said. “My extensive experience managing and mentoring teachers for MSCC, Memphis City Schools, and the Sylvan Learning Center provides a great foundation for my new role.”
“It takes a great deal of courage to return to school to pursue a GED®, and these students deserve respect for conquering their fears and overcoming barriers to reach their goals.”
Hampton, who lives in Marion, came to MSCC from the Sylvan Learning Center in Memphis where she served as director for two years. She spent six years as Special Education Department chair with the Memphis City Schools prior to that, and worked with Youth Villages-Boys Town in Memphis in 2001. She began her career as a Special Education Teacher in Memphis from 1995 to 1999.
Hampton earned an M.B.A. from Strayer University, an M.A. with a concentration in Instruction and Curriculum and Leadership from the University of Memphis, and a B.A. in Behavioral Science from National University in San Diego.
MSCC’s Adult Education program assists men and women in becoming literate, obtaining knowledge and skills for employment and self-sufficiency, developing the educational skills necessary to become full partners in their children’s educational development, and completing their secondary school education. All of the services in Arkansas are free to state residents.
Adult education in Arkansas is based on the following philosophy: all adults can learn; all adults have the right to education that enhances their ability to effect positive changes in their lives; all adults have the right to obtain the life skills that they need to become self- sufficient, actively participating members of society, and all adults have the right to complete their education through the high school level.
Thousands of adults are served each year in Arkansas, and many earn their Arkansas High School Diploma by passing the certified equivalency exams.
“Arkansas’s future economic success depends on having a well-educated and well-trained workforce,” says William L. “Bill” Walker, Jr., Arkansas Department of Career Education Director.
“Thanks to the skill and dedication of our Adult Education Division staff and instructors statewide, we have the resources in place to offer a second chance to many Arkansans who didn’t finish high school.”
MSCC Adult Education students have ranged in age from 18 to 81 years old. Most of them finished junior high but dropped out before high school graduation. They come from all walks of life and from all backgrounds but have at least one thing in common – they want to improve their circumstances.
Students who come to MSCC in hopes of earning their high school equivalency certificate find flexible scheduling, full-scale support, and every opportunity to succeed. The process begins with administration of the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) which evaluates the student’s level of academic expertise.
Students who earn their GED® at MSCC (or any other certified site) have the opportunity to enroll in almost any college or university in the country.
Mid-South offers Adult Ed classes at several sites in Crittenden County. For specific locations, times, services, and general program information, call (870) 733-6871.
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