THE COLLEGE ISSUE 2013 for aspiring chefs and other professionals both in the state and nation. SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH The major trends in higher education include a drop in overall college enrollments. This can be attributed to many graduates unable to find employment upon graduation, giving the impression that paying for a degree may not be worth the investment. However, the job forecast indicates a high demand for per-
sons with technical training, which is just what Southern Arkansas University Tech and other two-year colleges in Arkansas can offer. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Sustainability continues to be a priority for the University of Arkansas, with both the interdisciplinary Foundations of Sustainability minor and interdisciplinary graduate certificate in sustainability recently established. The U of A is a founding member and lead partner institution
in the Sustainability Consortium. Distance learning is another area of emphasis. Since 2006, the university has tripled its online offerings, and the College of Engineering and the College of Education and Health Professions are leading the way with new courses. The University of Arkansas Institute for Nanoscience & Engineering is at the forefront of research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and is one of the university’s six research strengths. Other interdisciplinary research strengths include:
health; energy and the environment; supply chain logistics and transportation; food safety; and American art, architecture and humanities. Diversifying our campus continues to be a priority, as well as an ongoing success story. Not only have we seen impressive increases among African-American, Latino and Asian students, we’ve also reached record highs in the percentage of first generation college students and those who are eligible for Pell grants.
Webster University n this competitive job market, having just an undergraduate degree can be a disadvantage if career advancement is the goal. With the demands of full-time work, family and relationships, juggling graduate school may seem like an insurmountable task for someone who wants to get ahead. Fortunately through a variety of class options and schedules, Webster University Little Rock Area has made a high-quality education attainable for people from all walks of life. Webster University Little Rock Area is part of the Webster University system, the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online and corporate, as well as American-style traditional campuses in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1915, Webster University’s main campus is in St. Louis, Mo., and has been named one of the best schools by U.S. News and World Report in 2012 and 2013.
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