Senator Mark Pryor Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative John Boozman today announced nearly $150,000 in funding for the University of Arkansas Fayetteville’s doctoral program in Rehabilitation Education and Research.

The program offers financial assistance for projects that provide training leading to an academic degree in areas of personnel shortages. More than 90 percent of the $149,809 funding will be used to help cut the cost of continuing education for the students

The University’s goal is to graduate 20 people with doctoral degrees during the five year funding period and recruit students from underrepresented populations and students with disabilities to train in rehabilitation fields.

“Training and education are key to developing a high-quality rehabilitation workforce,” said Lincoln. “These funds will benefit individual students who choose to continue their education in rehabilitation fields, as well as benefit those Arkansans who eventually receive treatment from these knowledgeable, trained professionals.”

“These funds will open new doors for students interested in rehabilitation education and research,” said Pryor. “The proactive program will also help alleviate a shortage of well-qualified personnel in the field and ensure the well-being of northwest Arkansas patients”

“This is an investment that will have a long lasting impact,” Boozman said. “Being proactive is the first step in ensuring there are qualified rehabilitation specialists to help meet the demands of the field.”

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		May 14, 2008 Press Release Arkansas lawmakers announce University of Arkansas grant Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Counseling Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative John Boozman today announced nearly $150,000 in funding for the University of Arkansas Fayetteville’s doctoral program in Rehabilitation Education and Research. The program offers financial assistance for projects that provide training leading to an academic degree in areas of personnel shortages. More than 90 percent of the $149,809 funding will be used to help cut the cost of continuing education for the students The University’s goal is to graduate 20 people with doctoral degrees during the five year funding period and recruit students from underrepresented populations and students with disabilities to train in rehabilitation fields. “Training and education are key to developing a high-quality rehabilitation workforce,” said Lincoln. “These funds will benefit individual students who choose to continue their education in rehabilitation fields, as well as benefit those Arkansans who eventually receive treatment from these knowledgeable, trained professionals.” “These funds will open new doors for students interested in rehabilitation education and research,” said Pryor. “The proactive program will also help alleviate a shortage of well-qualified personnel in the field and ensure the well-being of northwest Arkansas patients” “This is an investment that will have a long lasting impact,” Boozman said. “Being proactive is the first step in ensuring there are qualified rehabilitation specialists to help meet the demands of the field.” ###