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Messages From The Presidents

TIM HUDSON, CHANCELLOR

DR. STEVE COLE, CHANCELLOR

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY “At Arkansas State University, we have a formula for student success: Educate – Enhance – Enrich.

It keeps us focused on the value of the education we provide and on our goal of challenging students to be known for their achievements.

Innovation at A-State begins with faculty research, but includes how that work impacts classroom instruction. This fall, the iPad initiative for first-year students is an example of putting e3 to work by responding to the way our students learn and engage in a digital environment.

Jonesboro is the classic college town in one of Arkansas’ fastest growing business and manufacturing regions.

We invite you to see why we are a destination university.”

COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS “Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has a history rich with growth and progress. Our college is home to over 1500 students each fall and spring semester. We are always seeking opportunities for improvement and strive to make ourselves better for our students and communities. Within the next year, we will make great progress in our facilities and technology. Our number one goal, however, will remain the same–offering what our students want. As a high performing community college, we must never forget our purpose. We provide a relevant education to students and we provide opportunities to our community for employable skills.”

DR. DAVID RANKIN

DR. PAUL B. BERAN, CHANCELLOR

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY “Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive, regional university. Since 1909, our outstanding graduates have impacted our state, the region, and beyond. The addition of new facilities in Science, Agriculture, and Student Housing is helping to provide students with the latest in academic and auxiliary facilities. The School of Graduate Studies has grown dramatically and offers a wide variety of programs, both online and traditional.

We are here to serve students and help them develop to their full potential as they prepare to impact the future of all of us.”

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH “The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith serves the greater Fort Smith region and Western Arkansas as a leader in higher education, workforce development, quality of place opportunities, and economic development activities. The university is committed to educating individuals for the 21st century through internships and an international focus.

Our faculty and staff are, first and foremost, committed to our students and their undergraduate success, giving them lifelong skills in critical and creative thinking and problem solving while preparing them for a fulfilling career when they graduate.”

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DR. COY GRACE

DR. SALLY CARDER

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE “East Arkansas Community College is a learning-centered community committed to providing quality lifelong education opportunities for the diverse citizenry of the Arkansas Delta. We’re creating exciting educational opportunities with a focus on the future. EACC provides students with the academic, technical, and personal skills that will prepare them for a successful career or for transfer to a four-year college. Our students are being enriched by new perspectives, new academic and technical programs, and by a sense of community that encourages and inspires. The faculty, administration and staff at EACC are dedicated to the success of all of our students.”

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE “NPCC’s administrators, faculty, and staff work to bring the college’s mission statement, “Learning is our Focus; Student Success is our Goal,” to life.

NPCC offers programs of study for students: pursuing two-year associate degrees that lead to a rewarding career or enhance career mobility; planning to continue their college education at four-year institutions; and seeking a variety of short term certificate programs designed to upgrade technical skills and knowledge. NPCC’s goal is to deliver the education and training that meets the community’s needs and the students’ career plans, while creating the optimal learning environment necessary to educate and produce a diverse graduate population ready to meet the demands of today’s workforce and world.“

DR. EVELYN E. JORGENSON

ROBERT CHARLES BROWN, PH.D.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE “NorthWest Arkansas Community College serves and strengthens our region by providing quality, affordable instruction at locations throughout Benton and Washington counties. In January, we opened the Center for Health Professions, allowing us to expand existing degree and certificate offerings and add programs in high-demand areas such as Health Information Management. Including credit offerings, non-credit, corporate learning, GED and other programs provided by NWACC, nearly 19,000 students per year are served by our caring faculty and staff.”

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY “Academic innovation is the lifeblood of higher education. Arkansas Tech University is committed to providing relevant programs so that we may produce graduates who are prepared to lead the economic development of our state in the 21st century. Arkansas Tech is the best value among the five largest universities in Arkansas and we have the second-highest graduation rate among public, four-year universities in our state. We are fulfilling our institutional mission to provide students with access to the life-changing benefits of a college education. We invite you to learn more about Arkansas Tech University at www.atu.edu.”

DR. DONALD WEATHERMAN LYON COLLEGE “Lyon College offers students in Arkansas and the nation an outstanding undergraduate education in a personalized setting. Our wide-ranging outdoor program provides mountain bike trails, a zip line, climbing grotto, and much more. Next fall, we are adding men’s and women’s wrestling, followed by football in 2015. Our student-run Honor and Social System is dedicated to developing the character of the students we serve.

Of course, education remains our highest priority. Lyon faculty members have won 14 Arkansas Professor of the Year awards. We provide young men and women immediate access to one of America’s strongest and most dedicated faculties.”

DR. GLEN FENTER MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE “Mid-South is a learning college, dedicated to student access and goal achievement, and our mission is to facilitate transformations in the lives of the people and in the economy of our region. For an institution that is just two decades old, MSCC has enjoyed phenomenal enrollment and campus facilities growth as well as amazing local support. While our campus has expanded dramatically, our focus remains the same – to provide accessible, affordable, employmentrelevant, world-class education. We remain dedicated to offering quality learning opportunities strategically designed to prepare our students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Simply stated, Mid-South Community College is uniquely positioned to take higher education and training to the next level.”

DR. JOEL E. ANDERSON, CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK “UALR serves the people of Arkansas, our country, and the world. It is known for excellent graduates, innovative research, bold ideas, and its willingness to tackle tough community and state issues. Our students are wonderfully diverse and hardworking, and they leave UALR with a greatly expanded understanding of our complex world.

Our faculty hold degrees from the finest graduate schools in the nation and the world including MIT, University of Michigan, Russian Academy of Sciences, Harvard, Duke, Stanford, and Yale. The faculty and staff at UALR stand ready to help you meet your highest goals. Our purpose is to help you come to value the process of learning and make it your own.

UALR is the powerhouse university the state needs in its capital city. I hope you will see for yourself how much UALR has to offer you.”

DR. CORBET LAMKIN

O. JEROME GREEN, ESQ.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH

SHORTER COLLEGE “Shorter College, founded in 1886, is a private two-year, non-residential liberal arts institution located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. With the institution-wide mantra of “You Fit Here”, the faculty, staff and administration of Shorter College have committed themselves to embracing an open-enrollment policy that provides opportunities that bridge the gap for individuals who would not be considered at other institutions to gain a quality education. Shorter College offers a caring and nurturing environment that will prepare them to succeed and excel onward to a four-year college experience. We believe that Shorter College’s mission fills a large void and serves the needs of the community-at-large by creating a transformative experience that impacts a student’s life through our “4 C’s; Culture, Citizenship, Character and Competency! Welcome to the new Shorter College! You Fit Here!”

“SAU Tech is a two-year college accredited by the North Central Association’s Higher Learning Commission and provides a fully transferable two-year general education degree.

SAU Tech provides statewide technical training through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy and the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy.

SAU Tech offers programs in graphic design, web design, film and video production, teacher education, nursing, aviation maintenance, industrial technology and more. We offer on-campus housing, online degrees and a comprehensive workforce training program. Located inside one of the largest privately owned industrial parks in the southern United States. For these reasons, and many more, SAU Tech is the perfect choice for YOU!”

DR. STEPHEN SCHOONMAKER COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS “As a top ten community college in the nation, as recognized by the Aspen Institute, we are transforming our students’ lives by inspiring excellence. Throughout our 44-year history we have prepared students with high demand skills for jobs that businesses and industries in the region need. Excellent faculty and caring staff create effective learning environments, offering a high quality education that is both accessible and affordable to all. College of the Ouachitas is the smart choice for students; whether they aspire to enter - or be promoted within - the regional job market, or seek to transfer for a bachelor’s degree after obtaining one of our nationally recognized and accredited associate degree programs. Come experience ‘a higher degree of you!’ ”

TOM COURTWAY

DR. GLENDELL JONES

W. ELLIS ARNOLD III

DR. REX M. HORNE, JR.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY “Henderson State University is Arkansas’s Public Liberal Arts University.

Founded in 1890, the university continues to enhance its focus on teaching excellence and service to the community by providing a comprehensive, high-quality education within a caring family environment.

This year, the university offers new degree programs in criminal justice and engineering physics, representative of Henderson’s continuing commitment to provide students with innovative career options for the 21st Century.”

HENDRIX COLLEGE “Your Hendrix Odyssey has attracted national attention toArkansas. Through Odyssey, students combine critical thought with action. It is why U.S. News has five times placed Hendrix on its list of liberal arts colleges that are ‘making the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, and student life.’

Your Hendrix Odyssey is changing the lives of those who can change the world. I invite you to visit the Hendrix campus and discover where Odyssey can take you.”

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY “For more than 125 years, Ouachita Baptist University has been equipping students for meaningful careers and service. With a 13-to-1 student-tofaculty ratio, our faculty members are dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of difference makers. Ranked among America’s top colleges by U.S. News and Forbes, Ouachita pursues the twin pillars of a love of God and a love of learning. Our seven academic schools provide studies in business, Christian studies, education, fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.”

”The University of Central Arkansas promotes the intellectual, professional, social, and personal development of students. With a vibrant campus life and outstanding academics, UCA students enjoy the complete collegiate experience. Many programs provide students with opportunities to conduct research and travel nationally and internationally. UCA dedicates itself to academic vitality, integrity and diversity (AVID). To learn more about the University of Central Arkansas, please visit www.uca.edu.“

CHRIS THOMASON, CHANCELLOR

DR. MARGARET A. ELLIBEE PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE “As a leader in higher education in Arkansas, Pulaski Technical College is here to meet the educational needs of students, business, industry and the entire community we serve.

Whether a student wants to further his or her education at a four-year institution with our university-transfer curriculum or desires to enter the workforce with an in-demand skill set, Pulaski Tech is committed to improving the quality of life for the people of central Arkansas. The college empowers our students with the knowledge and skills that give them the ability to transform their futures.

And as our students succeed, the entire community benefits.”

DR. LAURENCE B. ALEXANDER UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF “As the second oldest public university in Arkansas, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is the only institution in the state that offers a program in Aquaculture/Fisheriesfrombachelor’sto doctorate levels which speaks directly to our passion for being student focused, success driven and mission based.

This is achieved with a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, rigorous academic programs and diverse out-of-class experiences. If you are looking for a rewarding college career, become a part of the pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.”

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE “Since 1965, UACCH has been committed to connecting students and community partners to a high quality education, and committed to supporting a culture of academic, occupational, personal growth and enrichment programs throughout southwest Arkansas. With campuses in Hope and Texarkana, Arkansas, UACCH continues to be one of Arkansas’s fastest growing colleges. Our faculty and staff pride themselves on the quality, student-focused education we provide our students. Whether you are seeking your first two years of a traditional college education or seeking to gain needed training in a specialized field, UACCH is ready to help you succeed. We are committed to expanding opportunities for the region we serve while remaining one of the most affordable higher education institutions in Arkansas. To learn more, visit www.uacch.edu or come by one of our campuses and let us show you around.”

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Major Trends is why community colleges across the state, as well as ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY the country, are a vital force in economic development With the second-highest graduation rate among public for the communities they serve. four-year universities in the state, Arkansas Tech University “I haven’t met anyone who isn’t for more jobs; better has proven its ability to connect students with the lifepaying positions and more satisfying work that stimuchanging benefits of a college degree. lates the economy and produces a stronger Arkansas. As Arkansas Tech is also the most affordable option among the economy recovers, and more businesses are thinkthe five universities in the state with 10,000 or more stuing about more than mere survival, they are looking to dents. All five areas of study that most incoming fresheither stay in Arkansas or move to Arkansas. And the first men seek -- business, engineering, teacher education, the biological and physical sciences, and the social sciences -- are among the more than 100 programs of study at Arkansas Tech.

Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has grown by 158 percent since 1997, and with more than 60 new programs of study added over the past two decades, the university has demonstrated a commitment to developing academic offerings that translate to career opportunities in the modern economy.

Online course offerings through eTech let students attend Arkansas Tech on their schedule. The Arkansas Tech Accelerated Degree Program allows students with 60 or more transferable credits an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in 18 months or less.

Fraternities and sororities, intramural sports, NCAA Pulaski Technical College’s new Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. intercollegiate athletics and outdoor recreation are just thing businesses look for in making the decision to stay some of the opportunities available to students seeking here or move here is an educated workforce. If we don’t the personal enrichment that comes from participation have that, we won’t have business. Period.” in campus life.

In recent meetings with industry, COTO learned of 60 businesses in the state with high-skill, high-wage jobs COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS being left vacant because these companies could not The College of the Ouachitas (COTO) is committed to find a qualified workforce to fill these jobs. The college strengthening links to close educational attainment and listened, and its new mechatronics program is filling a economic develop gaps in Arkansas. need economic development partners identified.

“It isn’t enough just to educate Arkansans,” Dr. Stephen “These partnerships work,” Schoonmaker said. “They Schoonmaker, president of COTO, said. “Without fammust work for the future of Arkansas. While education ily wage jobs for our educated workforce to be gainis the answer, it isn’t just any kind of education; it is the fully employed, we are only creating a population more right skills trained at the right time that makes the real aware of the dissonance between what they know and difference. And community colleges, like College of the what they can achieve through work and career. This

Ouachitas, are providing that kind of relevant education.

Not just for the skills needed today – but the ones that will be needed tomorrow for the economic health of Arkansas, Arkansas’ businesses and industries, and Arkansans.”

LYON COLLEGE Known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and its preprofessional programs in the health sciences, it’s not surprising that many Lyon students pursue degrees in

those areas. The most popular majors of graduating seniors in 2011 were biology and history, both at 14 percent of the graduating class, followed by business administration at 13 percent and psychology at 11 percent. Lyon also has a track record of producing graduates who successfully reach the next level of education. The college’s pre-med graduates have an acceptance rate into medical school of more than 90 percent, almost twice the national average. Lyon graduates who apply for law school also have an acceptance rate of more than 90 percent.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE National Park Community College (NPCC) maximizes

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Recently, seven community colleges from around the state formed a consortium to assist the Arkansas Insurance Department develop and deliver training for the Arkansas Health Connector Training Program. NPCC was an integral part in creating the curriculum and cur-

rently teaches classes throughout southcentral Arkansas. NPCC partnered with the Arkansas Women’s Business Center, the Small Business Administration and Winrock International to provide entrepreneurial training classes to new and future businesses through Operation Jump Start. This program has helped numerous businesses in Garland County, providing training and offering seed money. NPCC recently wrapped up a three-year statewide aerospace consortium partnership

that provided a number of local aerospace workers the training needed to either get a job in aerospace or enhance the skills of existing workers.

Collaboration is a key to success: Our business and industry partners help identify the skills that workers need to be competitive, and regional partnerships provide opportunities to share resource and state partnerships with agencies such as the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is expanding its course offerings related to new aspects of ministry: worship arts and recreation/sports ministry.

Founded in 1886, OBU combines a rich legacy as a leading liberal arts university with a steadfast passion for ministry, the arts, and missions.

A key example of Ouachita’s investment in effective ministry preparation is the university’s worship studies program, which features three innovative majors designed to develop skilled and scholarly musicians, ministers and artists.

Students in the worship studies program have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Music in worship arts, Bachelor of Arts in worship ministry or Bachelor of Arts in church/media production arts. Each of the

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three interdisciplinary majors is designed to prepare graduates for a range of worship leadership opportunities in diverse ministry settings. The three degree programs engage students in challenging and creative courses of study with renowned faculty members in a close-knit campus environment.

According to Dr. Rob Hewell, associate professor and director of Ouachita’s worship studies program, “The expectations facing ministers and leaders for skills and knowledge in worship, the arts and ministry have grown dramatically in recent years. That growth will only continue in the coming years.”

Ouachita’s worship studies program is a unique, collaborate program that draws on the expertise of the university’s highly regarded School of Fine Arts, Division

of Music and Pruet School of Christian Studies.

Academic opportunities range from graphic design, digital media and theatre arts to musicianship, theology and global mission, all with a focus on hands-on experience.

The kinesiology and leisure studies major with an emphasis in recreation and sports ministry is a new program at OBU that grew out of students’ desire to pursue a vocation in recreation ministry.

The university estimates that 100 or more OBU students work at camps dealing with some form of recreation and sports ministry each summer.

The recreation and sports ministry concentration is an interdisciplinary effort through the Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, the Pruet School of Christian Studies and the Rogers Department of Communication that is designed to prepare graduates for camp, sport, outdoor, and church-related ministries.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE Pulaski Technical College’s new 60,000 square-foot Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute opens its doors at the beginning of the fall semester this year. This facility will allow the programs to educate students in a state-of-the-art learning environment. Our accreditation has demonstrated that we are nationally competitive. With a facility rivaling the best in the nation, Pulaski Tech’s hospitality and culinary programs will be a magnet

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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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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK Online education is one of the biggest trends in higher education, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) has been an online education leader for many years, delivering quality and affordable credentials to working professionals and those who need extra flexibility in order to advance their education.

“UALR offers a way for people to complete their degree without interrupting

their life,” said Accelerated and Online Programs Director Robin M. Smith.

In addition to offering students traditional semester-length online degree programs, Smith said UALR now offers new accelerated online programs that can be completed in seven-and-a-half week increments. They are another great way to earn a degree while combining family, work and school responsibilities.

Concentrating on only two courses at a time, students can still complete 12 hours within the semester.

This fall, UALR is offering six accelerated online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. These are in addition to the numerous semester-length online certificate and degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students. And even traditional, face-to-face courses have an online component, making access to class materials as close as the click of a mouse. Several courses are also offered at the UALR Benton Center and the Arkansas Studies Institute in downtown Little Rock.

James Edwards is a recent UALR graduate whose rehabilitation counseling coursework was primarily completed online. Today, Edwards is in a senior management position at Greenhope Services for Women in New York City.

The agency seeks to rehabilitate women with substance abuse and mental health issues. Edwards is more than prepared for his role, thanks to what he refers to as “great teaching’ on the part of his UALR professors.

“The degree program made me focus

Webster University Little Rock Area offers a variety of graduate degree programs personalized for those who work full-time.

With two locations in Central Arkansas – one at 200 W. Capitol Ave. in Little Rock and one at the Jacksonville Education Center just outside the Jacksonville Air Force Base – Webster University Little Rock Area offers numerous master’s level degree programs that include health administration, finance, environmental management, human resources management, international business, information technology and media communications.

Webster can personalize your education to meet your specific needs and schedule, so that getting your degree while working full-time or actively serving in the military is a smooth, positive experience that advances your career.

Webster’s agile, adaptable learning environment is designed for the flexibility that military service so often demands.

Coursework and locations are designed to accommodate changing deployments and scheduling needs.

For more information about Webster University Little Rock Area, visit www. webster.edu/littlerock/.

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has a particular focus on aquaculture/fisheries and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas which include biology, chemistry, computer science and industrial technology.

UAPB’s performing arts programs also continue to experience success with the internationally recognized vesper choir, marching band and award-winning theatre program.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH) is currently piloting online classes as part of the University of Arkansas online consortium.

UACCH is part of the UA online consor-

tium, made up of three community colleges in Arkansas (Batesville, Hope and Phillips community colleges).

The online consortium provides an Associate of Arts Degree through a partnership of classes offered online by these three colleges. UACCH provided its first online course in 1998 and continued to improve on these offerings.

Since the spring 2002, the UA online consortium has had more than 22,700 students enroll in classes. For fall 2012, the online enrollment was 788 students, and that enrollment grew 23 percent in spring 2013 to 974.

area of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. UCA students can enroll in UCA STEMTeach, a program that allows students to earn a degree and become licensed in their chosen STEM discipline. Students majoring in the College of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship program generate new ideas and business plans to start their own businesses upon graduation.

UCA faculty members are preparing to incorporate more service learning into the curriculum, which provides addi-

tional opportunities for students to connect with the community and non-profit organizations. UCA’s residential college program provides students with a living and learning environment for any discipline. And, with a solid demand for online education, UCA is increasing its degree offerings online. UCA steadily appears in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of universities and colleges with a current ranking of 26 in the category of “Top Public Schools” among regional universities in the south for 2013.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) continues to be a leader in the area of health sciences and provides a full range of health sciences degrees and programs, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication sciences and disorders. UCA is also increasing its emphasis in the

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In Demand Careers ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD One of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. is physician assistant.

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine under the direction of physicians and surgeons, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. They are formally

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Physician assistants and nurses are always in demand.

trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment. In order to become a physician assistant, students must complete a bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of two-years of post-graduate study, which usually leads to a master’s degree, and the Arkansas National Guard (ANG) can help pay for the education. With a minimum three-year commitment to the ANG, physician assistants and those studying to become physician assistants can receive a $20,000 bonus and up to $75,000 in student loan repayments.

Licensed PAs also receive a direct commission to the rank of captain.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY What do firms such as ABF Freight System, Acxiom, Bank of America, Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, Entergy, IC Bus and Sherwin Williams have in common?

They all hire employees with the skills that are being taught in the newest undergraduate degree program in the Arkansas Tech University College of Business.

Arkansas Tech launched its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in business data analytics during the 2012-13 school year. It is the first baccalaureate degree program in Arkansas that approaches data analytics from a business perspective.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment in the closely related management analyst field is expected to grow 24 percent by the year 2018. The average salary for management analysts in Arkansas is $60,000 per year.

The development of the business data analytics program is further evidence of the fact that Arkansas Tech is a leader for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the state.

Arkansas Tech is one of only two public universities in the state to offer accredited programs in both electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Engineering students from Arkansas Tech are regularly awarded internships from NASA and other prestigious organizations. Arkansas Tech offers a Master of Engineering degree for individuals seeking an advanced credential in a field that will help drive economic development during the 21st century.

Reducing risk and mitigating potential crises is at the core of modern business planning. Arkansas Tech was the first institution in the world to have its emergency management degree programs accredited by the Foundation on Higher Education in Disaster/Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in emergency management and a Master of Science degree in emergency management and homeland security at Arkansas Tech.

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Arkansas Tech also offers a broad range of pre-professional degree programs -- including pre-medical, predental, pre-law, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy and pre-veterinary medicine.

BAPTIST HEALTH SCHOOLS Baptist Health Schools Little Rock (BHSLR) has served the central Arkansas area since 1921. The private, not-for-profit, Christian institution offers nine unique and employable health care educational programs in nursing and allied health. We offer programs that lead to licensure and/or registry in registered nursing, practical nursing, histotechnology, medical technology, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy assistant, sleep technology and surgical technology.

These nine programs give individuals great starts to their careers with plenty of room for future growth and advanced degrees. BHSLR prides itself in the quality of the classroom and clinical experiences provided to students.

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY Henderson State University now offers degrees in criminal justice, engineering physics and education technology leadership: Criminal justice: After recognizing there are not many in-state options for those in southwest Arkansas to seek bachelor-level options in criminal justice, Henderson worked with criminal justice and human service professionals to develop a plan that would allow students pos-

Part of the commitment by Arkansas Tech University to offer STEM educational opportunities is its accredited programs in both electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, a distinction shared by only one other public university in Arkansas.

sessing a minor or associate’s degree in criminal justice to seamlessly complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Engineering physics: The engineering physics degree prepares students to tackle complex problems in multidisciplinary areas at the forefront of 21st Century technology, such as solid state devices, quantum optics and photonics, materials science, nanotechnology, electromechanical systems, energy systems and any engineering field that requires a solid background in physics.

Master of Science degree in education technology leadership (online): Henderson will offer the only program in Arkansas designed specifically for school administrators who must have an awareness of how leadership and curriculum impact a school’s or district’s ability to design technology appropriate for its unique needs.

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the average for all occupations.”

National Park Community College (NPCC) is well-known for its RN and LPN nursing programs, but its criminal justice and computer information system programs are two that are also achieving high employment rates in the central Arkansas region. These programs, along with those in accounting and teaching, promise a bright future for area students planning to attend college.

Northwest Arkansas Community College is beginning its health information management program this fall. Tina Cikanek, the college’s health information management program director, said it’s a rapidly growing field. “The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says job openings for medical records and health information technicians are expected to increase by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020,” she said. “That’s a rate faster than

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE The college offers more than 76 degree and certificate programs in allied health and human services, aviation, business, culinary arts, information technology, manufacturing, and industrial and automotive technology, as well as continuing education and community services.

The college awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to graduates

HERITAGE COLLEGE Heritage College provides educational training in the allied health and wellness fields, and the Heritage Campus in Little Rock operates as a massage therapy school, a personal trainer school, an x-ray medical technician-medical assistant school, a hospital and health administration school, and a pharmacy technician school. The training is designed to lead to entry-level positions in meaningful careers and jobs in those professions.

Future endeavors include adding an EMT basic program and a veterinarian technician program, bringing Heritage’s programs offered to seven.

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THE COLLEGE ISSUE 2013 of the university-transfer program, as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY In the fall 2013 semester, Southern Arkansas University (SAU) launched a new, unique and high-demand program for computer gaming and animation design.

SAU recently became the first and only university in Arkansas and region to offer

a complete program dedicated to providing instruction from the technical as well as the artistic points of view. SAU is gearing up to produce graduates who will be ready to fill the ever-growing demands for mobile apps, 3-D designs and lifelike animations. The university anticipates interest from students from across the U.S. who are interested in this growing field as SAU’s program is dramatically more affordable than other programs across the states.

SAU now offers a Bachelor of Fine

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sonal care, office and administrative staff, Arts degree in art and design for game, maintenance and repair, and construction animation and simulation design and a and extraction, among others. Training for Bachelor of Science in computer science many of these fields can be obtained at a with an option in computer gaming and two-year college such as Southern Arkansas animation design.

University Tech. The college has seen high “We already have freshman students demand for its new welding academy and planning to attend SAU and others planning has expanded the hours for classes. to transfer here this fall to take advantage of this innovative new program. This new UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS major and option at Southern Arkansas will Academic minors are very often indicative be unlike any other in the state,” said Dr. Trey Berry, SAU vice president for academic affairs.

“The market for game and There are growing animation designers and demands for mobile game programmers is one apps, 3-D designs of the fastest growing in the and lifelike computer United States.” animations.

Gaming is part of a larger field of software development, a field that is not only growing and rewarding, but also pays well. According to the 2012-13 Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary in the U.S. for software developers is $90,530, with a 30 percent faster than average job outlook for the years 2010-2020. The median salaries for visual artists start at $61,000, as listed in the Bureau of Labor Statistics under multimedia artists and art directors and multimedia artists and animators.

The technical side of SAU’s gaming program will offer of swings toward emerging job markets. The students experience in the highly competiUniversity of Arkansas added two minors tive introductory and advanced topics of this year, one in nanotechnology and a game development, such as 3-D rendersecond in regional and urban planning, ing, graphics algorithms, game scripting, the latter coordinated by the departments artificial intelligence, human-computer of landscape architecture and political interaction and interface design. science. The department of biomedical Students will be educated to create apps engineering in the College of Engineering for mobile devices, games for the gaming added a master’s program and doctoral industry and animation in traditional and program because of the continued growth 3-D aspects of the entertainment industry. in that job sector.

The possibilities do not end there. A student will be able to learn to use techUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE nological software in this program to not ROCK only create a 3-D model, but also print As the Baby Boomer generation ages, fedtheir creations in 3-D. eral labor statistics project an increased One 3-D printer is already in place need for nursing and other health care. This and being used by students at SAU, and fall, nursing students at the University of more are being shipped to campus soon Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will learn in preparation for the fall semester. from excellent faculty in a state-of-the-art facility that holds a simulation lab for stuSOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY dents to practice life-and-death situations.

TECH Licensed practical nurses and paramedLong-term employment projections for ics may take advantage of UALR’s LPN/ Arkansas include jobs in health care, per-

throughout the program.

“This is a cutting-edge method of teaching business and soft skills employers want, and it is available right here in Little Rock,” said Dr. Jane Wayland, Stephen Harrow Smith dean of the College of Business.

Finally, students considering in-demand careers should consider these two words: Big Data. Whether through digital pictures, cellphones, or social media posts, data is hurling at us at an accelerating pace.

All that data and technology will continue to produce a need for people who are highly skilled in engineering and information technology and other related areas. UALR has one of the most vibrant and highly regarded computer science programs in the state, housed in the state-of-the-art Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology (EIT).

The EIT program prepares students for careers as computer scientists in business and industry, with the ability to deliver software and hardware design and development.

UALR offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science as well as the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Integrated Computing. UALR graduates hold excellent jobs in national and international companies and have pursued advanced degrees at prestigious institutions.

“We are continually responding to an urgent need for fundamental changes in the education of future computer scientists to ensure that they are well prepared for their evermore demanding professional roles,” said Dr. Eric Sandgren, dean of the College of EIT. PHOTOS.COM, JUPITERIMAGES ©

Paramedic to RN program, while other students may find the online RN to BSN program beneficial to their careers.

UALR also offers a four-year ladder program that enables first-time entering freshmen meeting nursing entry requirements guaranteed placement in nursing courses by sophomore year. Freshmen living-learning communities for nursing are also available.

“We are exited about the expanded

learning experiences we offer in our SimCare Interdisciplinary Health area and encourage anyone considering a career in nursing or continuing their education to contact us,” said Ann Bain, interim dean of the College of Science.

UALR’s College of Business is also the place for preparing for in-demand careers in which financial services play a key role.

Located in the high-tech Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development, students find a quality education enriched by applied learning experiences.

New this fall is a revamped MBA program, with an emphasis on the soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication – skills highly recommended by a group of Little Rock business leaders.

While a few other prestigious business schools offer these skills through coaching or brief seminars, UALR takes this instruction a step further by integrating the coaching model into the curriculum and assessing students at different points

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is known internationally for its aquaculture/fisheries program; however, the institution has also graduated a large number of students in criminal justice, business administration, biology, human sciences and industrial technology. The merchandising, textile and design program from the human sciences department made a memorable impression on the community this summer when they offered institutes for teachers and students.

works to meet the academic needs of its students and the demands of the work force. As the state endures a shortage of qualified personnel in health-related fields, UCA continues to produce highly-skilled graduates in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders. UCA has also begun a comprehensive study on adding degree programs in health information technology, health services administration and optometry. The bachelor’s and mas-

ter’s degrees in digital filmmaking remain the only programs of their kind among the state’s four-year schools and has produced many graduates who work in the film and television industry in Arkansas and Texas, Louisiana and California. Student enrollment in UCA’s degree program of innovation and entrepreneurship, through the College of Business, maintains growth, and the University continues to have strong programs for teacher education in the College of Education.

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CITY

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ENROLLMENT SEM

PER FEMALE

PER MALE

SEM TERM

HRS SEM

TUITION SEM

HOUSING SEM

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock

501-370-4000

4-year

4-year Private

1082

38%

62%

Semester

12-17 hours

$3,900

$3,975 (double occupancy: 19 Meals/week)

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro

870-972-2100/800-382-3030 (in-state only)

4-year

4-year Public

13,877

61%

39%

Semester

12 hours-full time undergraduate

$2,244 (in-state)

$3,735.00

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville

479-968-0343/ 1-800-582-6953

4-year

4-year Public

10,950

56%

44%

Semester

15

$3,459.00

starting at $2,501 (includes meals)

Central Baptist College

Conway

501-329-6872/1-800-205-6872

4-year

4-year Private

832

48%

52%

Semester

15

$5,925.00

$3,150.00

Crowley’s Ridge College

Paragould

870-236-6901

4-year

4-year Private

200

51%

49%

Semester

12 or more

$4,650.00

$3,050 (includes meal plan)

Harding University

Searcy

800-477-4407

4-year

4-year Private

7,200

53%

47%

Semester

15

$7,845.00

$3,182.00

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia

870-230-5028/1-800-228-7333

4-year

4-year Public

3,770

56%

44%

Semester

12-15 hours

$2,292.00

$2,818 (including room & board)

Hendrix College

Conway

800-277-9017/ 501-450-1362

4-year

4-year Private

1,403

55%

45%

Semester

4 courses/semester

$18,758 (including fees)

$5,310 (including meals)

John Brown University

Siloam Springs

877-528-4636/ 479-524-7157

4-year

4-year Private

2,215

57%

43%

Semester

12-18 hours

$10,868.00

$4,131.00

Lyon College

Batesville

1-800-423-2542/ 870-698-4242

4-year

4-year Private

600

55%

45%

Semester

12

$11,685.00

$3,780.00

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia

1-800-DIAL-OBU/ 870-245-5110

4-year

4-year Private

1,532

54%

46%

Semester

up to 18

$11,185 (including fees)

$3,320 (room and board)

Philander Smith College

Little Rock

501-370-5221

4-year

4-year Private

700

66%

34%

Semester

12-16 hours

$5,902.00

$4,425.00

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia

870-235-4040

4-year

4-year Public

3,330

60%

40%

Semester

15

$3,060.00

$2,511.00

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock

1-800-482-8892

4-year

4-year Public

12,958

60%

40%

Semester

12

$197.32/hr

$4,236 (including room & board)

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello

870-460-1026/800-844-1826

4-year

4-year Public

3,945

60%

40%

Semester

12-15 hours

$136.77/credit hour

$1,220-$2,200

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff

870-575-8000

4-year

4-year Public

2,828

56%

44%

Semester

15

$2,145.00

$3,733 (20 meals)

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

479-575-5346/1-800-377-8632

4-year

4-year Public

24,537

50%

50%

Semester

15

$3,909 (including fees)

$4,521.00

University of Central Arkansas

Conway

501-450-5000

4-year

4-year Public

11,107

60%

40%

Semester

15

$3,798.00

$2,775.00

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith

1-479-788-7120/ 1-888-512-LION

4-year

4-year Public

7,337

58%

42%

Semester

15

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University of the Ozarks

Clarksville

479-979-1227/ 1-800-264-8636

4-year

4-year Private

600

55%

45%

Semester

12-17

$11,875.00

$3,450.00

Williams Baptist College

Walnut Ridge

1-800-722-4434/ 870-759-4120

4-year

4-year Private

650

55%

45%

Semester

12-17

$6,450.00

$3,100.00

TWO YEAR SCHOOL

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Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville

870-762-1020

2-year

2-year Public

1,900

70%

30%

Semester

12

$54/hr

N/A

Arkansas State University

Beebe

501-882-3600

2-year

2-year Public

4,888

58%

42%

Semester

12

$85/hr

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Arkansas State University at Newport

Newport

1-800-976-1676

2-year

2-year Public

2,100

60%

40%

Semester

12

$86/hr

N/A

Arkansas State University at Mountain Home

Mountain Home

870-508-6100

2-year

2-year Public

1,413

64%

36%

Semester

12

$87/hr

N/A

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Searcy (a technical campusofASU-Beebe)

501-207-6200

2-year

2-year Public

350

45%

55%

Semester

18

$83/hr

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Little Rock

501-202-6200/800-345-3046

2-year

2-year Private

900

85%

15%

Semester

12

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Black River Technical College

Pocahontas

870-248-4000

2-year

2-year Public

2,500

63%

37%

Semester

12

$77/hr **

N/A

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

De Queen

870-584-4471/ 1-800-844-4471

2-year

2-year Public

1,500

70%

30%

Semester

12

$57/hr **

N/A

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City

870-633-4480 877-797-EACC

2-year

2-year Public

1302 Fall Semester 2012

28%

72%

Semester

12

$72 per credit hour (In-County) $81 per credit hour (Out of County)

N/A

ITT Technical Institute

Little Rock

501-565-5550

2-year

2-year, 4-year Private

Continual

N/A

N/A

Quarters

12

$493/ hr

N/A

Mid-South Community College

West Memphis

870-733-6722/ 866-733-6722

2-year

2-year Public

1980 (Fall 2012)

64%

36%

Semester

1-21 hours

$90/hr (in county), $110/ hr (out of county/in state), $300/hr (out of state)

N/A

National Park Community College

Hot Springs

501-760-4222

2-year

2-year Public

3,559

64%

36%

Semester

12

$85/hr $1,530 max indistrict; $95/hr $1,710 max out-district

N/A

North Arkansas College

Harrison

870-743-3000 or toll free at 1-800-679-6622

2-year

2-year Public

2,315

60%

40%

Semester

12

$948 (in county) $1,236 (out of county)

N/A

North West Arkansas Community College

Bentonville

479-636-9222/ 1-800-995-6922

2-year

2-year Public

8,300

57%

43%

Semester

15

$1125 ($75 per credit hr) in district / $1,837 ($122 per credit hr) out of district

N/A

College of the Ouachitas

Malvern

1-800-337-0266/ 501-337-5000

2-year

2-year Public

1,400

60%

40%

Semester

12

$1,020

N/A

Ozarka College

Melbourne

870-368-7371

2-year

2-year Public

1,550

70%

30%

Semester

12-15 hours

$79/hr

N/A

Phillips Community College

Helena

870-338-6474

2-year

2-year Public

2,158

67%

33%

Semester

15

$62/hr

N/A

Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock

501-812-2200

2-year

2-year Public

11,619

64%

36%

Semester

Varies

$95/credit hr

N/A

Remington College

Little Rock

501-312-0007

2-year

2-year Private

370

80%

20%

Contact Campus

12 hours full - time student

Contact Campus

N/A

Rich Mountain Community College

Mena

479-394-7622

2-year

2-year Public

1,000

71%

29%

Semester

15

$930

N/A

Shorter College

North Little Rock

501-374-6305

2-year

2-year Private

n/a

75%

25%

Semester

12-16

$1,800.00

N/A-non-residential

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado

870-864-7142

2-year

2-year Public

1,774

70%

30%

Semester

15

$1,110/$1,260/$2,280

N/A

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff

870-850-8605/888-SEARKTC

2-year

2-year Public

2,300

70%

30%

Semester

up to 18

$80/hr

N/A

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Camden

870-574-4500

2-year

2-year Public

2,487

54%

46%

Semester

15

$108/hr in state $156/hr out of state

$1100/semester double [On-Campus]; $1300/semester double [Off-Campus]; $1850/ semester single

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Batesville

870-612-2000

2-year

2-year Public

1,574

70%

30%

Semester

12

$63/hr in district $75/hr out of district

N/A

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope

Hope

870-777-5722

2-year

2-year Public

1,500

69%

31%

Semester

12

$65.50 per credit hour

N/A

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

Morrilton

1-800-264-1094

2-year

2-year Public

2,376

60%

40%

Semester

12

$78/hr** $85/hr In-State

N/A

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INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF AUGUST 2013. **IN COUNTY. ***OUT OF COUNTY. †IN-DISTRICT. ††OUT OF DISTRICT. †††OUT OF STATE.

TOTAL SEM COST

AIDDEADLINE

PER ON AID

SCHOLARSHIPDEADLINE

REQUIREDEXAMS

APP DEADLINE FEE

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

CREDIT EXAM ACCEPTED

COMMENT AND WEBSITE

$7,875 (Tuition + room and board)

Open

NA

None

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

None

Baptist

CLEP

Arkansas Baptist College . . . It’s a GOOD thing! www.arkansasbaptist.edu

$6,746.00

July 1st

74%

Feb. 1st

ACT/ASSET/SAT

1st day of classes/ $15-Undergraduate; $30-Graduate/Masters Specialist;$40 International Students; $50 Doctoral

None

AP/CLEP

In-state tuition available to out-of-state students residing in counties in contiguous states. www.astate.edu

$5,960 (not including books)

Open

83%

Feb. 28th

ACT/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

See our website. www.atu.edu

$9,825.00

June 30th

90%

Dec. 10th First Priority

ACT or SAT

1st Day of Classes

Baptist Missionary Association of America

AP/CLEP

Our strength is fostering an excellent education program with a Christian perspective. www.cbc.edu www.crc.edu

$8,500 for boarding students

Open

80%

Aug. 24th

ACT/ASSET

Aug. 24th

Church of Christ

CLEP/AP

$11,267.00

August 1st

96%

August 1st

ACT/SAT

Open/ $50

Church of Christ

AP/CLEP/IB

One of America’s leading character-building colleges with a distinguished academic program. www.harding.edu

with fees approx $5,890

April 15th Priority

89%

Feb. 1st Priority

ACT/SAT

None

None

AP/CLEP

A world-class education in a highly personalized environment. www.hsu.edu

$24,068.00

March 1 Priority

100%

Nov. 15 Early Action for certain scholarships, however scholarships are awarded through all application deadlines

ACT or SAT

Early Action I - Nov. 1, Early Action II - Feb. 1

United Methodist

AP/CLEP/IB

All students engage in “Your Hendrix Odyssey” – a unique array of active, real-life learning experiences that enrich every degree program. www.hendrix.edu

$15,498.00

March 1 Priority

88%

March 1st Priority

ACT/SAT

Rolling/ $25

Interdenominational

AP/CLEP/IB

Strong liberal arts core curriculum. Alpha Chi Honors Chapter top 10% nationally. Nationally ranked “Students in Free Enterprise” (SIFE) team. www.jbu.edu

$15,577.00

Rolling but priority consideration by Feb. 1st

99%

Rolling but priority consideration

by March 1st

ACT/SAT

Rolling/ $25

Presbyterian

AP and International Baccalaureate

More than 90% of Lyon applicants are accepted into medical or dental school (national average: 47%).

Winner of 14 Arkansas Professors of the Year Awards. Football and wrestling will start in the fall of 2014 www.lyon.edu

$14,505.00

June 1st

97%

Jan. 15th Priority

ACT/SAT

Open/ No Application Fee

Arkansas Baptist State Convention

AP/CLEP

Discover the Ouachita Difference. www.obu.edu

$10,459.00

March 1st

98%

Rolling Deadline

ACT/SAT

Open/$25

United Methodist

CLEP

Think Justice. www.philander.edu

$5,571.00

March 1st Priority

84%

March 1st

ACT or SAT

Open/No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

Affordable, student-centered education and the Complete College Experience. www.saumag.edu

$8,494.95 (est 15 hrs tuition/ fees, rm/brd, books)

March 1 Priority

70%

Dec. 1st Priority, Feb. 1st Final

ACT or SAT

Freshman admission and credential deadline is one week before classes begin.

None

AP/CLEP/PEP/Regents College Exams

Apply and register on-line today! www.ualr.edu.

$8,021.55 including campus room and board

Rolling

83%

March 1st Priority

ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS (for placement)

Rolling/No Fee - Except for international applicants

None

AP/CLEP

UAM consists of the main university campus in Monticello as well as the UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee. www.uamont.edu

$6,610.00

April 15th Priority

90%

March 1st/ April 1st

ACT/SAT

Open

None

CLEP

UAPB is a comprehensive 1890 Land Grant, HBCU institution and the second oldest public university in Arkansas with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty that provides liberal and professional education. www.uapb.edu

$8,430.00

March 15th

68%

Feb. 1st (Freshman) April 1st (transfers)

ACT/SAT

Aug. 1

None

AP/CLEP/IB

See our website. www.uark.edu

$6,573.00

Open

77%

Feb. 16th

ACT/SAT

None

None

AP/CLEP/IB

UCA is a comprehensive university offering students excellence in education. www.uca.edu

Varies

June 15th

70%

Varies

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP/Challenge

UAFS - Experience. Expert. Education. www.uafs.edu

$15,325 (not including books or fees)

Feb. 15 Priority

94%

April 1st Priority

ACT/SAT/IB

May 1st Priority

Presbyterian

AP/CLEP

Ozarks Outdoors is one of the premier university-affiliated outdoor education and recreation programs in the state. www.ozarks.edu

$10,025.00

May 1st

97%

None

ACT/SAT

Open/No Fee

Southern Baptist

AP/CLEP

www.williamsbaptistcollege.com

TOTAL SEM COST

AIDDEADLINE

PER ON AID

SCHOLARSHIPDEADLINE

REQUIREDEXAMS

APP DEADLINE FEE

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

CREDIT EXAM ACCEPTED

COMMENT AND WEBSITE

$648 plus fees

Open

67%

April 1st Priority

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open

None

AP/CLEP

www.anc.edu

$1,188 tuition/fees

Priority dates June 1/ Nov 1/Mar 31

57%

June 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

CLEP

Bachelor and graduate degrees are available through Arkansas State University-Jonesboro on the Beebe campus. Call 501-882-8809. www.asub.edu

$1,760 (plus books and fees)

Open

72%

April 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

A great place to start! Campus locations: 7648 Victory Drive in Newport; 5504 Krueger Drive in Jonesboro; and 33500 Hwy 63 East in Marked Tree. www.asun.edu

$1,044 plus books and fees

Priority Consideration Deadline - June 1st

81%

June 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

Bachelor and graduate degrees are available in some areas through ASU-Jonesboro’s Degree Center at ASUMH. Nestled in the heart of Ozark Mountains. www.asumh.edu

Varies

Open

N/A

June 1st

COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

N/A

15 Technical Certificate programs are offered on the Searcy campus. www.asub.edu

Varies By Program

May 1 / Oct 1

84%

May 1st

ACT/SAT

Varies By Program / No Fee

Baptist

CLEP

Baptist Health Schools Little Rock provides nine programs of study for students interested in entering the healthcare field. For more information please contact us at bhslr.edu. www.bhslr.edu

Varies

Open

70%

April 15th

ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

Advance Placement

Black River Technical College your window of opportunity! www.blackrivertech.org

$729-$850

Fall-May 1, SpringNov. 1, Sum.-April 15

70%

April 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

CCCUA has 4 on-line associate’s degrees and more than 70 internet courses available. The college also offers many technical programs, a brand new agriculture degree, occupational therapy assisting program, Aviation, Physical Health, Wellness, and Leisure degrees and rodeo team. www.cccua.edu

N/A

July 1st

75%

April 15th

ACT/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

EACC is an open-door institution of higher education serving the Arkansas delta since 1974. www.eacc.edu

Varies

N/A

N/A

Open

ACT/SAT/WONDERLIC

Open

None

N/A

ITT Technical Institute offers associate and bachelor degree programs in Electronics, Criminal Justice, Networking, Design and Project Management. www.ITT-Tech.edu

Varies depending on academic/ technical program

Open. Fall 2013 priority, July 19. Spring 2014 priority, Nov. 7.

80%

Nov. 11 (Spring 2014), early July (Fall 2014)

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS or SAT

Open/Free - $25 for international students

None

AP/CLEP

Mid-South Community College is committed to economic development in the Arkansas Delta through the provision of high quality, affordable, and convenient learning opportunities and services. www.midsouthcc.edu

Varies

Open

68%

Open

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP/IB

Learning is our Focus! Student Success is our Goal! Excellent academic 2-year community college in beautiful Hot Springs. www.npcc.edu

N/A

Varies

60%

June 15th

ACT/COMPASS

Open

None

AP/CLEP

Northark offers transfer and technical degree programs, one-year technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, customized business and industry training, adult basic education (GED) classes and non-credit community education courses. In addition, partnerships with area universities provide the opportunity to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Harrison.

$1,550 in-dist, $2,260 out-dist (tuition/fees/books)

5/1/2013

Approx. 60%

Feb. 25

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ $10

None

AP/CLEP/DANTE

www.nwacc.edu

$1020 plus books and fees

Open

86%

May 1st/ Dec 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

As a Top Ten Community College in the Nation, College of the Ouachitas wants to help you build a future you thought possible only in your dreams. www.coto.edu

Varies

Open

75%

March 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

Providing life-changing experiences through education. www.ozarka.edu

$1,530.00

Call 870-338-6474

60%

Call 870-338-6474

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

www.pccua.edu

$1,781.50 - If taking 15hrs (fees included)

Fall-May 15, SpringOct. 15, Sum-Mar. 15

76%

Open

ACT/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

For more information and a schedule of classes, visit our website at www.pulaskitech.edu.

Contact Campus

Contact Campus

Contact Campus

Contact Campus

Contact Campus

1st day of classes

None

none

www.remngtoncollege.edu

$930 plus fees & books

March 1st

70%

April 1st

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

A comprehensive college providing a varity of programs, services, and learning opportunities. Transfer, technical degrees and courses: professional workforce, personal development and adult basic education. English as a second language; student support and outreach programs; financial aid assistance www.rmcc.edu

$2500 including books

Open

95%

Open

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

Open

African American Episcopal Church

CLEP

Serves traditional and non-traditional students offering the Associates of Arts Degree in General Studies with concentrations in General Studies, Teacher Education, and Christian Leadership. www.shortercollege.org

Varies

July 1st

60%

March 1st Priority

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

Where students come first. www.southark.edu

Varies

May 1 priority

46%

April 30th

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

Open

None

AP/CLEP

Visit our website at www.seark.edu.

Varies

Varies

60%

1-Mar

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

CLEP

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical programs and is commited to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas. It accomplishes this through technical career programs, transfer curricula, continuing education, workforce education, transitional education, and administrative, student, and community services. www.sautech.edu

Varies

Open

Varies

Contact Financial Aid

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

Student Centered. Community Focused. www.uaccb.edu

Varies

April 1st

47%

April 1st for Institution May 15th for Foundation

ACT/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

www.uacch.edu

1,365 Plus books

June 30 Priority

68%

Nov. 1st/ April 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS

Open/ No Fee

None

AP/CLEP

UACCM - A Journey with Meaning. www.uaccm.edu

TO COMPILE THIS, FORMS WERE SENT TO EVERY QUALIFIED COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN BY A SPECIFIED DEADLINE. THOSE SCHOOLS NOT MEETING THE DEADLINETHE WERECOLLEGE REPEATED FROM LAST2013 YEAR. EVERY ATTEMPT IS SUPPLEMENT MADE TO GATHER VERIFY THE INFORMATION. ISSUE • ADVERTISING TOAND ARKANSAS TIMES • AUGUST 22, 2013

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Internships provide hands-on experience Central Arkansas Water can help start your career before you leave school ummer internships offer a chance to experience the

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day-to-day work in your chosen career field, while

be helpful for your job search after graduation.

For engineering and science majors, Central Arkansas Water (CAW) offers two paid summer internships: one in engineering and one in water quality.

CAW is the largest drinking water system in Arkansas and an industry leader in regulatory compliance, operational integrity, watershed protection, customer service, financial management, and overall business practices. It is the primary drinking water supplier for more than 400,000 consumers -- that’s one in every seven Arkansans -- at rates that are among the lowest in the country. CAW maintains roughly 2,300 miles of pipe and delivers an average of 68.7 million gallons of water each day (2012). Its laboratory conducts more than 211 water quality tests a day, 365 days a year, to ensure regulatory compliance and the highest quality water service to customers.

According to CAW, careers in the water industry are diverse and extremely rewarding, allowing individuals to serve the community in a unique and very important way because no one can live without clean, potable water.

Engineering interns at CAW assist with project design, field data collection, job packets, CAD, GIS, GPS work. In order to qualify for the internship, students must have completed two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, agricultural, chemical or environmental engineering and have at least a 3.0 GPA, among other requirements.

Water quality interns assist with laboratory collection and analysis; field evaluations of the watershed, land use changes, etc.; analysis of water quality data; and monitoring of water treatment process. To qualify, applicants must have completed two years of study toward bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science or a related field and a minimum 3.0 GPA, among other requirements.

Preferred applicants will have an interest in water quality/ water resource issues.

The internships are 10 weeks long and take place between May or early June and August. Interns will work 40 hours per week, from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To apply, send a resume, transcript, completed application and interest statement to CAW human resources. The application period typically begins in May. For more information, contact Margaret Scott, CAW human resources specialist, at margaret.scott@carkw.com.

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CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER OFFERS TWO PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: ONE IN ENGINEERING AND ONE IN WATER QUALITY.

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What’s Happening On Campus ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY The physical presence of Arkansas Tech University continues to evolve.

During the 2013-14 academic year, Arkansas Tech will open M Street Residence Hall, a new five-story student housing facility that will be home to 290 students per semester. The construction of M Street Residence Hall is a milestone in what has been a multi-year effort to revitalize the southwest corner of the Arkansas Tech campus.

Recent renovations to four housing facilities adjacent to the new M Street Residence Hall -- Critz Hall, Hughes Hall, Tucker Hall and Wilson Hall -- mean that beginning this fall there will be more than 700 Tech students living in that pod of five residence halls.

In all, Arkansas Tech now has space to accommodate approximately 3,000 students in university housing. That is more than triple the number of students who lived on campus at Tech just 15 years ago.

The growth in the number of students choosing to live in university housing has led Arkansas Tech to embark upon a significant upgrade of its student dining facilities. Baswell Techionery -- a new student union with upscale quick service dining options -- opened in 2011. During fall 2013, a renovated and re-imagined Chambers Cafeteria will debut with seating for 900 students.

Diners will enjoy several cooking/serving stations on the dining room floor.

The new and renovated spaces that will go into service at Arkansas Tech during the 2013-14 academic year are the latest developments in an investment of more than $210 million in the campus infrastructure since 1995.

sport of college rodeo. An introductory class in rodeo is offered each fall semester for beginning athletes in order to develop a better understanding of the events and rules of the sport. Team members practice weekly on quality stock that is provided by the college. Though coach Valerie Stone is concerned with winning in the arena, she stresses that her athletes are students first, rodeo athletes second, with grade checks done on a regular basis.

HERITAGE COLLEGE At the Little Rock campus, Heritage College prides itself on student and community involvement. The following are just examples of the events they have initiated and/or participated in: Red Cross blood drives, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, care package drive for U.S. military oversees and in combat, donation collection for homeless veterans, Christmas toy drive for kids with cancer, dona-

UA Cossatot is the only two-year college in Arkansas that has a rodeo COSSATOT COMMUNITY team and only one of three collegiate teams in the state.

COLLEGE-UA UA Cossatot is only two-year college tion drive for tornado victims in Oklahoma, food drive in Arkansas that has a rodeo team and only one of three for the food bank at the Church at Rock Creek, Student collegiate teams in the state. The UA Cossatot Rodeo team Angel Tree, student volunteer massage for Assisted Living competes as one of the 14 colleges and universities in in Maumelle, hosted flu clinics, student ride share prothe Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo gram, student job fairs and a student “Clothes Closet”.

Association. Member schools of the Ozark Region usually have 10 rodeos each year. UA Cossatot hosts one at the LYON COLLEGE Four States Fair and Rodeo Arena in Texarkana, Ark. The Recently the college decided to re-introduce collegiate first year of the Colts Rodeo, it was voted Best Rodeo in football (playing fall 2015) after a 62-year absence. The the Ozark Region. The mission of the men’s and women’s addition of football, along with men’s and women’s UA Cossatot rodeo teams is to provide the opportunity wrestling (competing fall 2014), will allow the college to for students to earn a college degree while pursuing the

reach even more smart, talented young people desiring to continue their athletic pursuits into college. The campus could hardly be more excited about what’s coming.

Popular programs at the college include the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP), which began in 2010, and involves on-campus recreational facilities, area outdoor trips, leadership opportunities and outdoorthemed for-credit courses.

International study is also a focus for Lyon students, and destinations for Lyon’s recent study abroad opportunities include England, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, Peru, Belize, Turkey and the Bahamas.

MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mid-South Community College (MSCC) has seen a flurry of activity recently, with the new Wellness Center as one of the most recent additions to campus. The Wellness Center is expected to open sometime in October, and will include a gymnasium which will be used by the Greyhound sports teams as well as physical education classes and intramural teams, classrooms, a fitness room for students and staff, dressing rooms, and a training room.

“The Wellness Center will serve as a vital location for students and members of the community to gather,” said Gheric Bruce, Associate Vice President for Student Life. “It will serve as a multipurpose facility that will allow for unique programming opportunities in the areas of recreation and cultural awareness activities.”

With the help of a $784,010 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the facility will include a large amount of space designed to provide temporary protection to students, employees and local residents in the event of tornadoes and/or severe straightline winds. The safe room will be technologically connected to the area’s weather warning systems so that when an alarm is sounded, whether day or night, the facility lights will come on and the doors will open automatically.

MSCC recently acquired a signature and iconic piece of training equipment for its aviation maintenance technology program when it accepted a donated FedEx 727 jet.

“Obviously a plane of that caliber will be a great opportunity for our students to have access to technology that we otherwise would not have been able to provide for them,” MSCC president Dr. Glen Fenter said. “It certainly

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sets our aviation maintenance program apart from a lot of other programs in the country.”

“More importantly, I think the plan represents the relationship between FedEx and Mid-South Community College that not only helps to create a unique internship opportunity but certainly bodes well for us in the future in terms of the evolution of our program,” he said. “It’s a fantastic win-win for us and FedEx because it ensures that our students have a chance to see their equipment before they are asked to go to work for FedEx or other companies like them.”

The aviation maintenance program is an integrated, FAA-certified training program for airframe and powerplant technicians. Emphasizing internships and on-the-job training, the MSCC program gives students the skills and experience needed to meet the growing demands of the aviation maintenance industry.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE As of fall 2013, National Park Community College (NPCC) will be moving from ANGEL to Blackboard Learn 9.1 to deliver content for online and oncampus students. Beginning spring 2014, all courses will be in Blackboard, where students can review the course syllabus, check their class attendance and view their class grades. This system also allows faculty to make content available to students any time, anywhere. Blackboard helps NPCC meet its goals to make learning more accessible and help students be more successful.

begin at 2 p.m. This crosstown showdown is one of the oldest football rivalries in the nation.

In the spring, OBU celebrates academic achievement with Scholars Day, where work is featured from every department in the university, from philosophy to the sciences to the arts.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE About two-thirds of Pulaski Tech’s students are part of the university-transfer program and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Pulaski Tech has been a main source of transfer students to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for

Chambers Cafeteria at Arkansas Tech University

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) opened an 83,000-square-foot Center for Health Professions in January 2013. The center houses nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapist assistant, paramedic, emergency medical technician, fire science, certified nurse assistant and patient care assistant programs.

The Nursing Simulation Lab, made possible by a gift from Washington Regional Medical Center, features highfidelity mannequins that can be programmed to engage NWACC nursing students in more than 100 scenarios, allowing students to be exposed to many of the real-world situations they may encounter in their work.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY There’s plenty of activities on the Ouachita Baptist University campus to appeal to students with varied interests. A popular fall event is Tiger Tunes, an all-campus sing that’s completely student led. The event, which is a fund-raiser for the OBU Student Foundation, helps raise money for upperclassmen scholarships. Now in its 35th year, the always sold out festival is scheduled for Oct. 10-12.

On Nov. 16, the epic Battle of the Ravine, the annual OBU-Henderson State University football game, will

many years, and articulation agreements with state universities ensure easy transfer of college credits. With fall 2013 tuition priced at $95 per credit hour for in-state residents, Pulaski Tech provides an affordable path to a college education.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH Southern Arkansas University Tech is adding a new student center, which will house student life, the college bookstore, the college food service and housing staff. The college is also looking at adding more housing to the campus.

The college recently outsourced the bookstore to BBA Solutions, a company which operates several college bookstores in Arkansas. The college is looking forward to the updates and changes the new management will bring to that area of services provided to students and the public.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS The University of Arkansas has set a goal of becoming a top 50 public research university by 2021. Campaign Arkansas is the vehicle that will take it there. Launched on July 1, 2012, this campaign will conclude in 2020, and will be every bit as ambitious and transformative as the last capital campaign. While the final goal has not yet been determined, the university expects to meet or exceed the billion dollar total of the previous campaign.

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Also, several major construction projects have concluded.

The renovation and expansion of both Vol Walker Hall and Ozark Hall will be completed for the fall semester.

Founders Hall, the newest residence hall, will be completed, as well as the renovation of Hotz Hall, which will again serve a residence hall. The new Fred W. Smith Football Center has also been finished.

The conclusion of these projects caps a period of rapid growth and reinvestment in campus facilities that has exceeded $450 million in project costs since July 2011, and impacted more than 40 buildings.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF A new era has begun at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) with the appointment of its first permanent chancellor in more than 20 years. Dr. Laurence B. Alexander took office July 1 after the 21-year tenure of Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. Formerly the associate dean of the graduate school and director of the Office of Minority Programs at the University of Florida, Alexander has been a Provost Administrative Fellow in the UF Office of Academic Affairs and served as chair of the UF Department of Journalism from 1994-98. Before joining UF, he served on the faculty of Temple University and the University of New Orleans. He also has worked in the journalism profession for The Houma Courier, The Times-Picayune and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

As a professor, Alexander has received significant recognition for his research and undergraduate teaching. His research focused on the First Amendment, freedom of expression, media law and policy issues in news gathering, and student free speech issues. He is co-author of Student Free Speech and Public Higher Education, a book published by the Education Law Association.

Prior to his appointment, the university broke ground on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy and Conference Center and looks to complete it by 2014. University Drive is also being widened to include a center turning lane and underground electrical lines.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe helped the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) break ground on a 42,000 square-foot expansion of the Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center, which is slated to be finished by the fall 2014. A swimming pool, expanded exercise space, meeting rooms, racquet ball courts and other amenities will make it one of the premier student recreational centers in the state. Also, new recreational fields have been constructed for student use.

This academic year, Reynolds Performance Hall will host several outstanding speakers and performances including Bill Cosby, Lisa Ling, The Adams Family Musical, Broadway on Ice and Cirque Eloize “Cirkopolis”.

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EXPERIENCE LITTLE ROCK The metropolitan city offers students everything you need to succeed — internships, volunteer opportunities and jobs — not to mention lots of things to do.

DISCOVER TROJAN LIFE Trojan living means joining a community of students who share your academic and social interests. Come tour the campus to get a taste of the UALR experience.

EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS UALR awards more than $100 million in financial aid with a wide range of scholarships based on achievements, leadership and service. The priority deadline for most scholarships is Dec. 1.

Little Rock and UALR are full of opportunities.

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ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY-OZARK During 2013, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a member of the Arkansas Tech University system.

Located in the Franklin County community of Ozark, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus offers 11 associate degrees and 15 technical certificates. Among the most recent program additions at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus is an Associate of Science degree in cardiovascular technology that will prepare graduates for careers in echocardiography labs as cardiovascular technicians.

Other health-related programs, including Associate of Science degrees in physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant and nursing, are helping Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus graduates connect with in-demand careers inside the state.

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS Earlier this year, College of the Ouachitas was named as a Top 10 Community College in the Nation by the Aspen Institute. The institute recognizes â&#x20AC;&#x153;high achievement and performance in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community collegesâ&#x20AC;?. The 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence was awarded in March in Washington, D.C., with Second Lady Jill Biden present. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Aspen Prize process evaluated more than 1,000 community colleges.

Being one of the top 10 is itself something to celebrate,â&#x20AC;? said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Excellence Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;College of the Ouachitasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recognition is well-deserved.

In a region with limited economic opportunity, the college works hard to provide students with the tools and support they need to be successful in the classroom and in the workforce.â&#x20AC;?

Among the reasons College of the Ouachitas stands out as one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top community colleges: Steady increases in the number of credentials awarded â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 28 for every 100 full-time equivalent students in 2006 to 46 in 2010 47 percent of first-time, full-time students graduate or transfer within three years, compared to the national average of 40 percent Serves low-income student body â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 percent of first-time, full-time undergraduates receive Pell grants â&#x20AC;&#x153;Student success and completion are

primary to our mission at College of the Ouachitas,â&#x20AC;? President Stephen Schoonmaker stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our selection as one of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Nation for the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence clearly demonstrates that College of the Ouachitas is indeed achieving success with our students in exciting and innovative ways.â&#x20AC;?

COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS UA Cossatot has achieved accreditation for their business programs by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very important to us as a college, and to the business and agriculture division, that UA Cossatot graduate students who are equipped to be productive members of the workforce,â&#x20AC;? said Barbara Lacefield, division chair for business and agriculture for UA Cossatot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We value the accreditation we earned from ACBSP because we are required to teach current industry standards and methods. Our accreditation only increases the value of our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education.â&#x20AC;?

UA Cossatot is also one of four twoyear colleges chosen to participate in the Accelerating Opportunity grant.

This grant will allow students without a GED credential or high school diploma to earn a technical certificate in welding. Cossatot staff attended a workshop in Seattle, Washington, to learn more and observe the I-BEST model in action. Adult education instructors team-teach with college instructors to supplement educational gaps that students may have in basic areas of math or reading skills. Adult education instructors may also assist students with soft skills in the areas of employability: creating resumes, job interviewing skills, job searches and getting along with other employees. The program is to begin in the fall 2013.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE National Park Community College offers programs for students pursuing two-year associate degrees, students planning to continue their college education at fouryear institutions and students seeking a

Where are you going? variety of short-term certificate programs designed to enhance technical skills. NPCC’s goal is to deliver the education and training to meet the community’s needs and students’ career plans while creating the optimal learning environment necessary to educate and produce a diverse graduate population prepared to meet the demands of today’s work force.

NPCC offers the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching and the Associate of Science in Business for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The general-education core curriculum is embedded in each of NPCC’s transfer degrees and are fully transferable between Arkansas public higher education institutions. NPCC offers all the general education courses each semester, either online or in a class setting. Multiple sections of each course are offered with varying times and days, including night classes and Saturdays.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Northwest Arkansas Community College continues to forge strategic partnerships with businesses throughout the country, including small, locally owned businesses and Fortune 100 companies. The relationships provide world-class training designed to close performance gaps and increase overall worker productivity and efficiency.

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PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE Pulaski Technical College is not only the state’s largest two-year college and the fourth largest of all the state’s colleges and universities, it is also a vital partner in the economic health of central Arkansas.

Through university-transfer curriculum, workforce training, and economic development initiatives in business and industry, Pulaski Tech’s influence is greater than initially meets the eye.

SHORTER COLLEGE Shorter College, a historically black twoyear college in North Little Rock, is experiencing a resurgence after several years of adversity. Under the direction of president Dr. O. Jerome Green, who took the helm in July 2012, the college is on track to receive accreditation in October. Dr. Jean Bell Manning, a former vice president of academic affairs at Langston University in Oklahoma, has been named interim dean for the college.

Shorter College’s physical campus has also transformed with a refurbished and reopened library, a new student center opening this fall and updated technology infrastructure.

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Arkansas Tech University nursing students regularly score among the best in the state on their licensure examinations. dents served annually, the college crafts training opportunities for numerous local employers and provides personal enrichment, professional development and adult education classes, serving almost 7,000 non-credit students each year.

the largest increase in the number of degrees awarded during the past five years. UACCH has experienced a 105.8 percent increase in the number of degrees awarded compared to the 2008 school year.

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What’s New Arkansas State University Arkansas State University’s incoming freshmen this fall use iPads to enhance their higher education learning experience as faculty implement a dynamic, multimedia curriculum.

Every freshman is enrolled in ASU’s Making Connections firstyear experience course, which is specifically designed to help students transition into higher education and gain skills that will lead to success in the classroom. Last fall, Arkansas State reported more than 1,700 freshmen enrolled in Making Connections.

Arkansas State is the first public university in the state and among the first in the country to require every freshman to use iPad technology. ASU is also a national front-runner to implement a required freshman course that is exclusively digital.

Students will be able to download and use e-textbooks and apps with iPad, and the ASU Connect initiative focuses on an immersive experience in which technology is embedded in the curriculum.

The Connect initiative coincides with Arkansas State becoming the first university in the country to acquire the complete online resource of 14,000 scholarly e-books collected by JSTOR, a nonprofit digital library that supports higher education institutions.

The ASU Dean B. Ellis Library will provide full access through its website to the entire collection of titles from 34 major publishers, including highly respected sources such as the Modern Humanities Research Association; the RAND Corporation; and university presses at Princeton, Kentucky, Illinois, North Carolina and Texas.

The Making Connections course focuses on transitioning students into college-level learners by introducing critical academic skills and campus resources. Faculty and students will explore study skills, personal organization, and research using iPad apps, and students will also access the course text and other books using digital text.

Arkansas State faculty is using iTunes U and iBooks Author to develop interactive curriculum. iTunes U is the world’s largest online catalog of free educational content available to iOS users around the world. iBooks Author is a free authoring tool which anyone with a Mac can use to create stunning iBooks textbooks.

Arkansas State is optimizing its new website, www.astate. edu, for mobile device use, and expanding classroom wireless Internet capacity specifically where first-year experience students will have classes in key academic areas and student gathering locations, according to Henry Torres, ASU’s interim chief information officer.

“We will be monitoring high-traffic areas and buildings on campus, and we’ll continue to expand coverage in areas of need as they arise,” Torres said.

Students can buy iPads at the ASU IT Store on campus, bring their own iPad, or rent an iPad. Purchasing the iPad and “Connect Kit” at the ASU IT Store means incoming freshmen can get everything needed for the Making Connections class in one stop in the center of campus.

Arkansas Tech University One feature of Arkansas Tech University that separates it from other four-year institutions around the state is its location in the Arkansas River Valley. Minutes from the Ouachita Mountains, the Ozark Mountains and Lake Dardanelle, the Arkansas Tech

campus is situated at the heart of an outdoorsman’s or outdoorswoman’s dream come true.

In order to help students connect with the great outdoors, the Arkansas Tech Office of Campus Recreation offers a variety of free rental equipment, including mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes and tents.

In addition, the Office of Campus Recreation hosts guided tours that give Arkansas Tech students the opportunity to experience such activities as fly fishing, hiking, disc golf and rock climbing.

College of the Ouachitas In 2012, the College of the Ouachitas (COTO) piloted a 45-minute activity period two days a week where no classes were offered from 12:15-1 p.m. The goals were to increase student involvement in campus activities and to give students, many of whom take back-to-back classes, time to eat lunch and relax a bit. An activities committee, made up of students, faculty and staff, planned events such as Sundaes on Mondays, Tailgate Kickoff, Spirit Day, Laugh-A-Oke, Laser Tag, Walking Tacos and a Halloween costume contest. This time was also used for club and organization meetings, and for more than a few students, a quick trip to the tutor or library. Based on the positive results from these events, the activity period has been expanded to all four days for the 2013 school year.

This year, COTO is taking the activity period a step further by starting College Learning in Community (CLICs) to help connect students with faculty, staff and other students who have common interests. Based on surveys from last year, they’ll be developing CLICs in areas like basketball, health and fitness, crafts (eventually splitting into separate crafts such as knitting, scrapbooking, etc.), computers, gaming, book clubs — basically anything that students might want to hang out with other people and do or discuss. There won’t be any club sponsors or reports required; CLICs will be individually led and loosely organized. National studies have shown that students who are engaged on campus and have a relationship with faculty and staff are more likely to finish their degree, and COTO is looking for ways to help students get engaged.

Henderson State University The university has undergone $7.8M in renovations to campus, including a new dining facility, renovations to Garrison Center, the addition of Chik-Fil-A and Starbucks to the student center and a revamped Reddie Bookstore.

National Park Community College Service members, veterans and their dependents can use their military benefits and educational assistance programs at National Park Community College (NPCC) to pay for their educational expenses. With the recent addition of NPCC’s Veteran Center, veterans now receive a wide range of services that aim to promote inclusiveness while minimizing entrance anxiety. These are a few of the services that NPCC Veteran’s Center is proud to offer to our veterans: •Fresh coffee and snacks •Computer and Internet lounge •Referral to State Rehabilitation Assistance Representative •Communication, email updates and letter communications

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•Scholarship application/essay assistance •VA benefit support •FAFSA (Pell Application) support •Mental health referrals •Degree planning NPCC is proud to offer services that reflect genuine gratitude toward our nation’s service men and women.

Ouachita Baptist University Ouachita Baptist University has gone mobile. The university’s new mobile application features essential information for visitors to campus as well as residents and includes guides for hallmark campus events such as Welcome to Ouachita’s World new student orientation and homecoming.

“The app is simply a way to connect with our students,” said Tim Harrell, director of campus activities. “They are all connected to their phones and tablets. Now, they get to carry an interactive schedule for our events with them.

“We’ve also loaded a freshman to-do list for all the students,” Harrell added. “When the guide is updated, it notifies everyone that they have something new waiting on them. It has been one the best ways to communicate with the entire class – even better than email.”

The app was developed in partnership with Guidebook, an app development firm based in California, and it is available for Apple, Android, Blackberry and Windows mobile devices such as the iPhone, Kindle Fire, iPad, Blackberry Playbook and Windows Phone.

Ouachita is one of the first universities to partner with Guidebook on this level. The company primarily offers organizations the ability to publish event guides through the umbrella Guidebook app, and Ouachita’s custom, stand-alone app is one of the first of its kind. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Kindle App Store and more.

Another new aspect of the OBU campus is the renovation of the Grant Center for international education. The new space is much larger, and is updated with new technology to help the program accomplish what it needs to get done.

“We’ll have a classroom, a conference room and a seminar room, one of which will be equipped with distance learning equipment,” Ian Cosh, vice president for community and international engagement, said.

Overall, the renovations will provide a more modern and useful space to a program that the people involved with the renovations feel are well deserving of the effort.

Southern Arkansas University Southern Arkansas University’s (SAU) newest residence hall is University Hall, a unique concept that groups residents – primarily sophomores – into three learning communities. The Think Green community promotes a lifestyle of sustainability, energy conservation and giving back to the environment with the goal of provoking thought and awareness in students to spark a change in their everyday usage of the environment and its resources.

Activities and programs include recycling, proper waste management, monitoring wasted energy and planting trees, as well as visiting a LEED building and researching ways SAU could conserve and protect the environment.

The Wellness community will focus on being active, eating well, managing stress, enjoying healthy relationships and more. Programs and activities include learning to create wellbalanced meals on a budget, setting realistic goals and working toward them, speakers on healthy lifestyle topics and hosting Housing’s annual 5K race.

The Pay It Forward community focuses on volunteer work and civility to create positive change in the SAU community and helps students become active citizens through education, service-learning, volunteerism and promoting civility among one another. Activities and programs include participation in national Make a Difference Day, volunteering in the community and leading campus activities to promote paying it forward.

Interested students must meet eligibility requirements and complete the application process.

internship opportunities provided through one-of-a-kind connections to the state’s thriving capital city. With more than 100 undergraduate programs of study and 60-plus graduate programs, UALR suits many academic interests – and an equal number of social and service organizations as well.

Some of the newer offerings at UALR include: A Bachelor of Science degree in architectural and construction engineering and a new Master of Science degree in construction management.

The Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex for soccer, track and field teams in intramurals.

The Student Services Center, where all the services a student needs are in one convenient location in the heart of campus.

The UALR George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center™ (EAC), which features data visualization systems that are among the first of their

kind in the world.

University of Central Arkansas The biggest change on campus stands 10 feet and weighs approximately 2,250 pounds. This is a life-sized black bear carved from a tree outside Wingo Hall, the University of Central Arkansas’s (UCA) administration building. An Iowa chainsaw carver spent four days carving the tree into a bear sculpture that serves as a campus focal point. Students, faculty, staff and community members visit the bear almost daily to take pictures or just marvel at its beauty. The tree that was carved is one of 46 trees planted as a living memorial to fallen UCA alumni who fought in World War II, but this tree was dying. Now, it will continue to serve as a memorial. Students will name the bear through a contest this fall.

Southern Arkansas University Tech Students at Southern Arkansas University Tech this fall will walk into a fresh new administration building. The college’s physical plant has spent most of the summer painting and installing new flooring in the building where the school administrators, student services (admissions, financial aid, registrar, advising, business office and more), and classrooms are located. New lighting and bright white paint has turned a once dark and dim building into a bright, uplifting atmosphere.

University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas is expected to reach a new enrollment record of 25,400 students this fall. One area that has been positively affected by this growth is Greek Life. In addition to welcoming the first Latina sorority last year, Sigma Iota Alpha, several more sororities and fraternities will be on campus this fall, including Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Mu, Kappa Alpha Order, and Beta Theta Pi. To serve the growing Greek community, the Charlie and Cappy Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center was recently dedicated.

This center will provide renovated office space for Greek Life staff, as well as meeting space and temporary housing for new organizations.

Following the spring 2013 commencement, the U of A also held its first intercession, which provided a condensed, 10-day class session between the spring semester and the first summer session. Intercession courses will be held regularly in January, May and August.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is situated in the heart of Little Rock, a city recognized by Kiplinger.com and Forbes magazine as a great place for business and also by Outside Magazine for its great quality of life. A metropolitan university on the move, UALR is always looking to provide unique learning and

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Financial Aid ne of the largest obstacles a student can face is affording a college education, and it can seem like an impossible task to figure out in the ins and outs of scholarships and financial aid. Colleges and universities around the state offer many options for students who need assistance.

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ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY All freshman academic scholarships at Arkansas Tech University are awarded on a competitive basis. The deadline for incoming freshmen to apply for Distinguished Scholars, Second Century Scholars or Collegiate Scholars scholarships is Feb. 28 of the current award year. June 1 is the deadline to apply for transfer scholarships for the fall term, and Dec. 15 is the deadline to apply for transfer scholarships for the spring term. Incoming freshmen who wish to apply for the University Honors program must do so by Dec. 1 of their senior year in high school.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE The East Arkansas Community College Foundation offers students the opportunity to apply for a host of academic scholarships available through the EACC financial aid offices: General Education Scholarship: For full-time sophomores who plan to transfer to a four-year institution after graduation.

Technical Education Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time sophomore in an Associate of Applied Science degree program.

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship: Presented to a full-time sophomore who is 25 years of age or older.

Eleanor B. and Harry E. Beasley Scholarship: Established in honor of Eleanor B. Beasley, longtime board of trustees member at EACC and her husband Harry E. Beasley.

Recipients of the scholarship must be graduates of a high school in St. Francis County and must be a sophomore with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

George P. andAlice H.Walker Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2004 through the estate of Mildred Sikes, daughter of George and Alice Walker, and dedi-

cated to the support of students at EACC pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in an allied health field. It is expected these students will become practicing health care professionals and provide care for many others over their lifetime.

Th e C o m m u n i t y L e a d e r Scholarship: This scholarship assists EACC students who have demonstrated leadership skills in their community. The scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0 and involvement in projects or groups that focus on community service and volunteerism.

Jessie E. Smith Swindle Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship is dedicated to assisting an EACC nursing student from Cross County who plans to attend EACC as a full-time nursing student.

Two new scholarships at EACC are the Giny Blankenship Memorial Nursing Scholarship and the Burt-Davis Nursing Scholarship. The Blankenship scholarship is for assisting students seeking an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the EACC Nursing Program. The Burt-Davis Nursing Scholarship will assist students in the EACC nursing program. The Burt-Davis scholarship was established by Ms. Marguerite L. Burt of Wynne in memory of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Davis Burt, and grandmother, Mrs. Sally Stephens Davis.

There are many additional scholarship opportunities available at EACC. For application information and complete details of each, please contact the financial aid office on campus.

LYON COLLEGE Many students think a Lyon College education is financially out of reach. However, financial aid staff award more than $4 million in institutional aid to students to allow them to attend the school. US News and World Report consistently names as Lyon College “One of America’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges.”

More than 99 percent of last year’s incoming Lyon College students received scholarships and other types of financial aid to help

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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE STATE OFFER MANY OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. finance their education.

Most aid is awarded based on need (determined by the FAFSA) or on merit relating to academics, athletics or fine art performance. On-campus workouts, try outs or auditions are used to determine athletic and fine art scholarships.

Academic aid is usually determined by performance at Honors Day scholarship competitions.

Lyon hosts Honors Day scholarship competitions every fall and winter, providing competitive students (24 ACT or a 3.25 high school GPA and accepted to the college) the opportunity to earn scholarship money based on performance.

During each competition, students will provide writing samples and interviews while their high school GPAs and standardized test results are scored. At the conclusion of each Honors Day, every student competing will receive scholarship money ranging from at least $26,000 over four years, up to greater than $105,000 over four years.

MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Thomas B. Goldsby Jr. Scholarship program at Mid-South Community College (MSCC) allows Crittenden County high school students who meet the academic and testing criteria to earn college credits concurrently with their work in high

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE NPCC is committed to providing access to higher education programs to all students who qualify. The cost of attending NPCC depends on studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residency, program of study and other factors. Financial assistance may help students with tuition, books, fees and in some cases, uniforms.

There is also a wide variety of scholarship assistance through the National Park Community College Foundation, which exists to provide additional financial support to NPCC students.

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OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY For outstanding high school students, Ouachita Baptist University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships: Trustee Scholarship: Scholarships up to full cost of tuition, fees, room and board are available to National Merit finalists and Arkansas students who qualify to receive Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distinguished Scholarship.

National Merit semi-finalists receive scholarships up to $15,000 per year.

Presidential Scholarship: Full-tuition scholarships are awarded to seven incoming freshmen each year.

Ouachita Scholars Scholarships: University Scholarship â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $40,800 ($10,200/year), Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $32,800 ($8,200/ year), Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $24,800 ($6,200/year) Ouachita Collegiate Awards: Achievement Award â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $16,800 ($4,200/year), Opportunity Award â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $8,800 ($2,200/year) UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation has worked with a supportive community to raise raise more than $500,000 for scholarships. For more information, visit www.uacch.edu.

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That was the case for Wendy Lyons, a triple major in small business management, accounting and professional and technical writing at UALR. Lyons applied for received more than $6,500–enough to cover the cost of full-time tuition and fees at the university this fall.

She spent several months sifting through a variety of scholarship applications after she attended an on-campus workshop offered by the UALR Office of Campus Life specifically geared toward non-traditional students. Lyons and other students are realizing how many private scholarships UALR offers through the generosity of individual and corporations deeply committed to UALR’s mission and the promise of its students.

A small but select group of incoming students each year earn the distinction of being named a Donaghey Scholar, among the most coveted designations given

by UALR. Those selected as Donaghey Scholars earn up to $80,000 over a fouryear period. The award includes tuition and a stipend, as well as a funded study abroad experience, a laptop, and assistance toward student housing.

The university offers a wide range of many other types of scholarships based on academics, achievements, leadership, and service. The priority deadline for most scholarships is Dec. 1, and the final deadline is Feb. 1.

UALR also awards more than $100 million in financial aid each year to assist with the cost of education. Visit ualr.edu/ scholarships for a list with requirements and online application.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH Scholarship deadlines are March 1 for most scholarships. Southern Arkansas University Tech offers a $1,000 bonus to students who enter the college with an Arkansas Challenge Scholarship Award (lottery scholarship). The college also offers numerous other scholarships based on merit and need. More info can be found http://www.sautech.edu/studentResources/ scholarships.aspx

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Alternative Options for Your College Fund hile banks no longer offer federally backed student loans, private loans are still available, such those offered by Arkansas Federal Credit Union (AFCU). For undergraduate students, Arkansas Federal’s Student Choice Loan covers the cost of an education without charging high interest rates, says Cory Liebhardt, AFCU Jacksonville Service Center manager.

“We designed our student loans to be friendly to parents and students, without the high fees normally associated with student loans,” he says. As a bonus, there are no application or origination fees.

Business students can now apply for an AFCU loan to cover their graduate studies in business.

For those who already have student loans, AFCU recently added a private loan refinance option for students who have private loans at higher rates with banks. This can be advantageous as banks usually have fees and higher interest rates associated with their private student loans, Liebhardt says.

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Liebhardt says AFCU encourages students to apply for all the “free” aid they qualify for, but if federal student loans, which are generally a smaller amount than needed to completely cover the cost of an education, aren’t enough, he recommends considering an AFCU Student Choice Loan.

Instead of a set amount, Liebhardt says, “We contact the school and ask, ‘What is the cost of a four-year education at your institution?’ ” That information is used to determine the amount of the loan, which is capped at $75,000 and requires a co-signer unless the student has a two-year positive credit history.

“Basically, the student applies once and is granted a line of credit,” he says.

Instead of handing the student a check, the money goes directly to the school, and when the student has needs, such as a laptop or books, the school issues a check.

“We work hard to take care of the student,” and loans are often offered at lower rates than those offered by the federal program, he says.

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In addition, the Montgomery G.I. Bill pays an additional $356 each month a student attends school, and these funds are just to help toward cost of living while in college. When added to the monthly two-day National Guard pay received for attending drill (which is at least $200), the average student may have enough money to cover living expenses and be able to focus on just their studies.

The Arkansas Army National Guard can offer almost $50,000 in education benefits toward college -- all for just serving one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Gain full-time benefits for a part-time commitment of 38 days a year without worrying about how to pay for school. Locate a local Army National Guard recruiter today so they can help you get to college and start realizing your dreams.

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ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP T he Arkansas Academic Challenge Program provides educational assistance to Arkansas residents in pursuit of a higher education.

Additional funding made possible by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has allowed the expansion of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship to provide higher education opportunities to previously underserved Arkansans (traditional, currently enrolled & nontraditional college students).

Eligibility requirements for the Academic Challenge Scholarship are based on two student categories: Traditional (Current year high school graduates) and Nontraditional Students.

HOW TO APPLY Take advantage of the online universal application. It’s your one-stop shop for state and lottery funded financial aid.

With the new online application you can: • Search and apply for scholarships and grants • Create your account • Check your status • Receive alerts and notices through email • Manage your account 24/7

AWARD AMOUNTS: The Arkansas General Assembly sets award amounts annually. Once determined, the amounts will be posted on the ADHE website - www.adhe.edu.

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BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: An applicant must: • Be an Arkansas resident and U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident • Be accepted for admission at an approved Arkansas institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing school diploma • Not have earned a baccalaureate degree • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (although there will be no income cap)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE TRADITIONAL STUDENT: • Enroll in fall semester immediately after high school • Enroll full-time each semester • Graduate from high school in current school year • Meet one of the following criteria: 1. Graduate from an Arkansas public high school and complete the Smart Core curriculum; and either

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i. Achieve at least a 2.5 high school GPA; or ii. Achieve a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test.

2. Graduate from an Arkansas public high school before the 2013-2014 school year, but did not complete the Smart Core curriculum, achieve a 2.5 high school GPA; and either i. Achieve a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score; or ii. Score proficient or higher on all statemandated end-of-course assessments 3. Graduate from a private, out-of-state or home school high school and achieve a minimum composite score of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT: • Enroll full-time or part-time each semester • Meet one of the following criteria: 1. Graduated from an Arkansas public high school and achieved a 2.5 high school GPA or had a 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test ; or 2. Has earned at least 12 hours towards a degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: Traditional students must enroll in at least 12 hours the first fall semester following high school graduation and at least 15 hours each semester thereafter to receive funding. Traditional students must complete at least 27 hours first year and at least 30 hours each year thereafter with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Nontraditional students may enroll in as few as 6 hours and receive a pro-rated scholarship amount. Nontraditional students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA with continuing eligibility based on enrollment.

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The Arkansas Department of Higher Education reviews and approves academic programs for the state’s 11 public universities and 22 public two-year colleges. In addition, the agency is responsible for distributing approximately $170 million annually from state revenues and lottery funds in the form of financial aid.

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Campus Safety olleges and universities across the state work hard to create communities on their respective campuses that foster learning and life-long relationships among students, faculty and staff. And while campus life may seem idyllic, administrators must identify and mitigate potential threats, whether it is petty property crimes or major incidents such as a mass shooting. Ensuring the safety of everyone on campus is a responsibility that’s taken seriously, and each school has policies and plans in place to prevent crime and notify students and faculty of a serious incident.

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ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY The installation of emergency call stations, pedestrian safety gates and more lighting are visible examples of the security enhancements that Arkansas Tech University (ATU) has put into place in recent years, but perhaps even more important are the trained professionals who help ATU students stay safe.

The Arkansas Tech Department of Public Safety (DPS) is on duty around the clock. Tech Safety Transport is an outreach program that provides students and faculty with peace of mind by, upon request, dispatching a public safety

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employee to walk with them to their destination on campus after dark.

In addition, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to register with the Arkansas Tech Campus Emergency and Outreach Notification (CEON) system. CEON is available to communicate with members of the campus community should a life-threatening situation arise.

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS The primary mission of the College of the Ouachitas’ (COTO) campus safety and security department is to ensure a safe and healthy environment that complements the educational mission of the college. COTO’s vice president of information technology is the chief security officer, who oversees all campus safety programs and the department’s one full-time and several part-time employees. In addition, local and state law enforcement personnel are, by invitation, responsible for enforcement of local and state laws on campus.

NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE The safety and security of students, faculty and staff at National Park Community College (NPCC) is of high importance, and administrators monitor the campus on several fronts. NPCC has a conscientious maintenance department that keeps the college looking its best as well as safe from potential hazards, while well-trained personnel from the security office constantly patrol the campus. NPCC also recently added a permanent security person from the Garland County Sheriff’s Office who is always on campus as an extension of the Sheriff’s Department with the authority to act on threats to the campus, keeping it safe and secure.

SHORTER COLLEGE Shorter College is the only private college in the state to have a certified police force on campus.

The four officers on staff patrol the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH The Southern Arkansas University Tech campus is a safe place where campus police are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Campus police officers are also trained law enforcement officers, and the college is fortunate to be next door to the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS The University of Arkansas Police Department provides security on campus at all times with a fully accredited professional staff that includes 24 patrol officers as well as criminal investigators and crime prevention officers.

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In the event of a campus-wide emergency UAPD has comprehensive response plan in place, that includes sending an emergency message to everyone on campus in a matter of minutes through text messaging, email and phone messages. Residence halls and many Greek houses are equipped with voice announcement systems to provide immediate safety instructions. University Police also work with campus communicators to get emergency information out through social media.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK UALR Campus Chief of Police Ed Smith has many goals with the start of the school year, one of which is to personally know each resident assistant on a first-name basis.

“This is a team, and we all have a role to play,” he told a room filled with resident assistants during their recent safety training session. “But more than that, this is the UALR family… we’re here to help. That’s our commitment to you.”

Smith and his staff of 26 police officers are well prepared for keeping the campus safe. The RA safety training is only one of numerous resources that help students make their time at UALR a positive and safe experience.

Public safety programs range from emergency alert notifications; safety seminars; free safety escorts; emergency telephones around campus; ample outdoor lighting on pathways, parking, and streets; and free shuttle trolley services.

New this fall will be “bicycle cops” who will be out and about throughout the campus, as well as satellite dispatch stations in high traffic areas across the campus.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus is equipped with 24-hour video surveillance, emergency stations and card key access to dormitories. The college also uses the RAVE Alert system to broadcast emergency notifications to students and employees in the event of emergency.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH) has partnered with campus, city, county and state law enforcement to provide a safe learning environment for its students. This partnership includes a satellite police station on campus.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Safety is a top priority at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). The UCA Police Department includes 28 full-time, sworn police officers, nine full-time support staff and several part-time staff who provide law enforcement, public safety, emergency management and 911 services to the UCA community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The UCA Alert System provides text, voice and email messages in the event of incidents or emergencies that pose a continuing threat to the safety of the UCA community.

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