About the Office of Admissions
Who We Are
The College of Health Professions (CHP) Office of Admissions is the hub for student services. We are hardworking, motivated, skilled, knowledgeable team players; ready to assist as you explore the many career options the College of Health Professions has to offer. We also provide excellent customer service to our currently enrolled students.
We offer campus tours, pre-admission academic advising, and allied health career counseling by appointment. We process admission applications for all College of Health Professions programs! Application deadlines and admission requirements vary by program. If you would like to request an advising session, please fill out our request form. If you are unsure which CHP program is a good fit for you, please email the Office of Admissions to request an appointment with our recruiting specialist for allied health career counseling.
The College of Health Professions Office of Admissions staff can answer questions or direct you to the right resource and department for the information you need. It is our goal to make a positive impact on your Office of Admissions experience.
We welcome students who are from diverse backgrounds with diverse experiences and we look forward to working with you to pave a clear path toward student success in the College of Health Professions.
Meet Our Amazing Team:
Phyllis Fields, M.Ed.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Director of Admissions
What is your hometown? North Little Rock, Arkansas
Where did you go to college? University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What is your role in the College of Health Professions? As Associate Dean for Student Affairs I am focused on the student experience. Students do many things, including but not limited to, registering for classes, participating in student organizations and events, apply for scholarships and financial aid, complying with program and university policies. I am committed to ensuring our focus stays on serving students so that their time in the College of Health Professions is a success. Another area of responsibility is Director of Admissions where we specialize in the future student experience.
What’s your favorite thing about the job? I enjoy helping students be successful. Sometimes it can be as simple as a listening ear, a hug, or a word of encouragement. My greatest joy is participating in Commencement. When I watch students walk across the stage when their name is called, hear the cheers and witness the excitement from their adoring fans, I can’t help but be excited and proud of their accomplishments. Their success is our success!
What is your favorite way to pass time – what are your hobbies, your talents, your interests? I enjoy reading and traveling. I am personally inspired by my family and my faith and I truly believe laughter is good for the soul.
What is one thing about you that might surprise people? I collect pop-up books.
Michelle Anderson, A.A.
Executive Assistant I
What is your hometown? Sweet Home, Arkansas
Where did you go to college? Wade College, Dallas Texas; University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What is your role in the College of Health Professions? Executive Assistant
What’s your favorite thing about the job? My favorite thing about my job is I get to assist students with their admission process to their health profession career.
What is your favorite way to pass time – what are your hobbies, your talents, your interests? My absolute favorite way to pass time is to spending time with family and close friends. My hobbies are traveling, crafting, sewing and gardening.
What is one thing about you that might surprise people? I want to be on the Amazing Race.
Lyndsay Johnson, M.S.
Director of Student Services
What is your hometown? Tulsa, Oklahoma
Where did you go to college? University of Central Arkansas; Arkansas Tech University
What is your role in the College of Health Professions? As the Director of Student Services my role can cover numerous aspects of the admissions process. This includes providing pre-academic advising to students interested in our programs and also processing program applications and admission materials for our applicants and so much more. I frequently assist in recruitment activities and maintain the college’s social media which I thoroughly enjoy.
What’s your favorite thing about the job? My favorite thing about my job is watching our students grow and accomplish their goals. They become graduates and professionals that can promote and change the future of healthcare.
What is your favorite way to pass time – what are your hobbies, your talents, your interests? Spending time with my family, reading, playing basketball, volunteering, laughing, listening to music, traveling, and watching movies. I love going to church and singing!
What is one thing about you that might surprise people? I didn’t start driving until I was a junior in college and I love a good corny joke!
Kimberlyn L. McKisick, M.Ed.
Student Recruiting Coordinator
What is your hometown? Wrightsville, Arkansas
Where did you go to college? University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What is your role in the College of Health Professions? Student Recruiting Coordinator
What’s your favorite thing about the job? Working with an awesome team!
What is your favorite way to pass time – what are your hobbies, your talents, your interests? Shopping and more shopping
What is one thing about you that might surprise people? I love to roller skate!
Rob Tolleson, B.A.
Student Service Specialist
What is your hometown? Uniontown, Ohio
Where did you go to college? University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What is your role in the College of Health Professions? I maintain the college website, process student applications for our lab science programs and dental hygiene, advise students on admissions requirements for those programs, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks.
What’s your favorite thing about the job? Working with a diverse group of people every day, both co-workers and students. Also, the pride that comes from working somewhere that is making a positive difference in people’s lives.
What is your favorite way to pass time – what are your hobbies, your talents, your interests? Cooking, gardening (especially hot chili peppers), video games, playing with my dog, Netflix marathons, podcasts, and just relaxing to some good classic rock.
What is one thing about you that might surprise people? I love to cook for people, especially my wife and neighbors. The joy and camaraderie that comes from sharing a great meal with loved ones is priceless.
