South Arkansas Community College
School Notes Overview:
South Arkansas Community College is a public, two-year institution with an open-door policy, providing educational programs, services, and resources for the residents of Union County and the surrounding area. With a philosophy that affirms the value of education, the importance of academic freedom for students and faculty, the worth and dignity of each individual, and an abiding belief in the ideals of a democratic society, the college encourages innovation, excellence, and leadership in its mission as a comprehensive community college....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Union 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 | 509 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 569 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,078 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 64% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,345 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,738 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,021 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 31% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,341 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- South Arkansas Community College promotes excellence in service, teaching, and learning; prepares the current and future workforce; provides lifelong educational opportunities.
- The Workforce Development Center at South Arkansas Community College serves as a link between the college and area businesses, industries, and government agencies. Customized training is developed in response to a specific demand by local business and industry. The center has the capability to deliver training whenever and wherever it best meets the client's needs.
- In addition to the traditional academic and occupational education available at South Arkansas Community College, the Office of Community Service/Continuing Education offers a variety of opportunities which earn no college credit, but provide training for business and industry, skill development, continuing education for professionals and government agencies, and courses for personal enrichment. The non-credit courses, seminars, and workshops are designed to be informative and enjoyable.
- The college is a member of, and accredited by, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ark. Senators, Representatives announce 6.9M for jobs training (KTHV Little Rock)
posted on February 12, 2010 at 10:34:56 pm
U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01) and Mike Ross (AR-04) announced that Mid-South Community College in West Memphis will receive $3,391,053 and South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado will receive $3,520,612 in jobs training grants from the U.S. Department of Labor. - 4 Arrested in Connection to Stolen Equipment at El Dorado College (NBC 10 - FOX 14 Monroe)
posted on February 10, 2010 at 12:01:42 am
Investigators in Union County say a man who worked for South Arkansas Community College ripped the place off-- stealing nearly forty thousand dollars worth of electronics. - Arkansas editorial roundup (The Fairfield Citizen)
posted on January 30, 2010 at 07:02:59 pm
El Dorado News -Times, Jan. 22: What a difference a few years can make. In some ways, it seems like yesterday that we were all packed into the EHS gym for the announcement. In others, it seems like the scholarship has been here for eons. - Seven, including one local, apply for fire chief (Benton Courier)
posted on January 21, 2010 at 09:54:34 pm
The process is now under way to choose a new chief for the Benton Fire Department. Seven people submitted applications by the Jan. 15 deadline to apply for the position recently vacated by the retirement of former chief Ben Blankenship. - Mahony Visitation Today in El Dorado (KARK Little Rock)
posted on December 8, 2009 at 12:07:37 pm
Visitation is today in El Dorado for former state lawmaker Jodie Mahony, who died Saturday. Mahony was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1970 and spent the next 24 years there.
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