Black River Technical College
1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR, 72455 -
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Black River Technical College is an institution of higher learning committed to a partnership with the individual and the global community to provide lifelong learning experiences, seeking always to empower those it serves to achieve their academic, vocational, and personal development goals....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Randolph County, AR | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,076 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 842 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,918 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 88% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 72% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,981 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 20% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,731 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 18% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,185 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 27% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,600 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Black River Technical College was founded in 1972 on land donated by the City of Pocahontas, and was known as Black River Vocational Technical School. The vocational school became the Black River Technical College in 1991, operating temporarily under the supervision of the Department of Higher Education. In 1993, the college became an independent institution of higher education.
- Black River Technical College is an architecturally modern designed campus with 18 buildings located on 89 acres. BRTC offers Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts degrees, Technical Certificates, Certificates of Proficiency, and Adult and Continuing Education courses.
- A Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of Arkansas, serves as the governing board. The college is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commissions of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- BRTC faculty share a devotion to their diverse disciplines and programs and a commitment to the intellectual, technical, and professional growth of their students. The student-faculty ratio of 16 to 1 permits students to have a productive learning relationship with their instructors.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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- Her father told her: ‘Oh, no. You must live’ (Jonesboro Sun)
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POCAHONTAS — She dashed past the Nazi soldiers and knelt before her father. - Sports roundup (Jonesboro Sun)
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JONESBORO — Matt Pierce of Jonesboro missed three games and came closest on his tiebreaker to win the first Grid Picks contest of the season. Pierce picked Arkansas to win by 40 points and the Razorbacks won 48-10. - TWRA still has deer, turkey permits available (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on September 6, 2009 at 05:08:40 am
According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, thousands of special-season antlerless deer and fall turkey permits are still available for the 2009-10 hunting season. The permits can be obtained through TWRA's online license sales Web portal or at any of Tennessee's licensing agents. Each sportsman is allowed up to two antlerless deer permits and two turkey permits for counties that ... - ASU plans spending for funds (Jonesboro Sun)
posted on August 14, 2009 at 01:01:47 pm
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University administrators learned Monday the institution will receive $4 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. - Small town chief living dream (Newport Independent)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 04:44:05 pm
Chief Johnathan Tubbs does not mind numerous Tuckerman residents comparing him to the legendary television character of Andy Taylor.
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