East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR, 72335 -
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As an open-door, two-year institution of higher education, East Arkansas Community College's primary focus is a commitment to learning by educating and preparing students to become responsible citizens and contributing members of society....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Saint Francis 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 | 763 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 684 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,447 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 89% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 75% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,047 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 8% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $326 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 21% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,059 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 9% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,599 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The College is dedicated to promoting the intellectual and cultural advancement of the community and to fostering tolerance and mutual respect among its members by offering the human and physical resources of the College. Through these efforts and through its cooperation with other educational institutions, the College is an active partner in the economic and social progress of Eastern Arkansas.
- Our primary focus is providing students with information and tools to help them make good choices. Academic advisors work closely with students throughout their college stay to establish trust and cultivate long-term advisor-advisee relationships. Students can expect to receive advising that encompasses exploration of life goals; exploration of vocational goals; program and course choices; and scheduling courses.
- The Learning Resource Center opened in December of 2000. The 15,000 square foot building houses the EACC Library, the Business and Industry Training Center, Continuing and Community Education, Tech Prep, the Distance Learning Lab, the Multimedia Lab, two conference rooms, and two classrooms.
- EACC offers many opportunities for students to participate in music courses and activities.
- Profile last updated: 03/25/2009.
In the News:
- EACC begins online ticket sales for The Temptations (Forrest City Times-Herald)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 08:57:02 pm
Online ticket sales began today for the April 10th performance by The Temptations at East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City. The performance is being offered as part of the grand opening festivities for the new EACC Center for Fine and Perform... - Times-Herald of Forrest City, Arkansas (Forrest City Times-Herald)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 09:57:32 pm
Juror Number 4 (Dillon Davis, left) has had enough of a bigoted tirade by Juror Number 10 (Travis Lemke), during rehearsal for “Twelve Angry Jurors.” - Arkansas Training Consortium Recognized as Model Program by Gates Foundation (Arkansas Business)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:50:47 pm
ADTEC has now earned national recognition for three consecutive years. In 2008, the consortium was named a Recognition of Excellence winner by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration. - Marianna teenagers arrested on charges of breaking, entering vehicles at EACC (Forrest City Times-Herald)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 07:04:12 pm
A pair of Marianna teenagers were arrested Wednesday after allegedly breaking into two vehicles on a parking lot at East Arkansas Community College. According to a report from the Forrest City Police Department, Darrell Daniels, 18, and... - Father jailed after leaving child in car for hours (WMCTV Memphis)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 02:56:41 am
An Arkansas father faces felony charges of child endangerment after he left his 7-month-old baby alone inside his car Monday while attending class at a community college.
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