July 30, 2021

Johnny Key Secretary ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD Al Brodell AHECB Chair REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING

Dr. Maria Markham Director

JULY 30, 2021

______Arkansas Division of Higher Education 423 Main Street, Suite 400 | Little Rock, AR 72201 | (501) 371-2000

ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING

Arkansas Division of Higher Education

SCHEDULE ______

Friday, July 30, 2021

Call to Order at 9:00 a.m.

Committee Meetings

Convene Coordinating Board Meeting

Coordinating Board Meeting will convene at the end of the Academic Committee meeting.

ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING

Friday, July 30, 2021

Arkansas Division of Higher Education

AGENDA

I. EXECUTIVE

*1. Approve Minutes of the April 23, 2021 Regular Meeting

2. Director’s Report (Dr. Maria Markham)

3. Annual Concurrent Enrollment Report (Dr. Jessie Walker)

4. Report on Annual Review of Faculty Performance (Dr. Walker)

*5. Policy Amendment: Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (Dr. Markham)

*6. Policy Amendment: Arkansas Future Grant Scholarship (Dr. Markham)

*7. Policy Amendment: Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program (Dr. Markham)

*8. Policy Amendment: Arkansas Workforce Challenge Program (Dr. Markham)

*9. Policy Amendment: Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program (Dr. Markham)

*10. Policy Amendment: Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependents Scholarship Program (Dr. Markham)

*11. Policy Amendment: Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program (Dr. Markham)

*12. Policy Amendment: Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program (Dr. Markham)

*13. New Policy: The Higher Education Consumer Guide (Dr. Markham)

II. FINANCE

*14. Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Budgets (Mr. Nick Fuller)

*14b. Economic Feasibility of Loan Issue for University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (Mr. Fuller)

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III. ACADEMIC

*15. New Programs: Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Transitional-Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Arkansas State University Jonesboro (Dr. Walker)

*16. New Program: Technical Certificate – Cosmetology Instructor South Arkansas University Tech (Dr. Walker)

*17. New Program: Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography South Arkansas University Tech (Dr. Walker)

*18. New Program: Master of Science in Nursing Post Master’s Certificate in Public Health University of Arkansas at Monticello (Dr. Walker)

*19. New Program: Master of Education – Vocational Rehabilitation – Addiction Counseling University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Dr. Walker)

*20. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee: Resolutions (Dr. Walker)

21. Letters of Notification (Dr. Walker)

22. Letters of Intent (Dr. Walker)

*Action item ii FINANCE COMMITTEE Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Arkansas Division of Higher Education 423 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201

Friday, July 30, 2021

Finance Committee Greg Revels, Chair Chad Hooten Keven Anderson Dr. Kyle Miller Chris Gilliam Al Brodell, Ex officio

AGENDA

*14. Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Budgets (Mr. Nick Fuller)

*14b. Economic Feasibility of Loan Issue for University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (Mr. Fuller)

*Numbers refer to main agenda.

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ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Arkansas Division of Higher Education 423 Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201

Friday, July 30, 2021

Academic Committee Lori Griffin, Chair Dr. Jerry Cash Graycen Bigger Andy McNeill Dr. Jim Carr Dr. Michael Stanton Al Brodell, Ex officio

CONSENT AGENDA

*15. New Programs: Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Transitional-Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Arkansas State University Jonesboro (Dr. Walker)

*16. New Program: Technical Certificate – Cosmetology Instructor South Arkansas University Tech (Dr. Walker)

*17. New Program: Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography South Arkansas University Tech (Dr. Walker)

*18. New Program: Master of Science in Nursing Post Master’s Certificate in Public Health University of Arkansas at Monticello (Dr. Walker)

*19. New Program: Master of Education – Vocational Rehabilitation – Addiction Counseling University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Dr. Walker)

*20. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee: Resolutions (Dr. Walker)

21. Letters of Notification (Dr. Walker)

22. Letters of Intent (Dr. Walker)

*Numbers refer to main agenda.

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ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD Regular Quarterly Meeting April 23, 2021

Minutes of Meeting

The April 23, 2021, regular meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) was held via Zoom video conferencing. Chair Al Brodell called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., with a quorum present.

Coordinating Board present: Coordinating Board absent: Al Brodell, Chair Andy McNeill Keven Anderson, Vice Chair Lori Griffin, Secretary Graycen Bigger Dr. Jim Carr Dr. Jerry Cash Chad Hooten Dr. Kyle Miller Greg Revels Dr. Michael Stanton

Department staff present: Dr. Maria Markham, Director Nick Fuller, Assistant Director for Finance Dr. Jessie Walker, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs Sonia Hazelwood, Assistant Director for Research and Analytics Micah Gilbert, IT Manager Nichole Abernathy, Executive Assistant

Presidents, chancellors, institutional representatives, members of the press, and guests were also present.

Chair Brodell began by thanking everyone for participating in the virtual meeting and welcomed new AHECB members Graycen Bigger of Pocahontas, Dr. Kyle Miller of Helena and Dr. Jerry Cash of Harrison, to their first quarterly meeting. He then announced that Bill Clary resigned from the board following his appointment to an institutional board.

Next, Chair Brodell recognized former AHECB member Chris Gilliam for his outstanding work while serving on the Coordinating Board. Brodell presented a plaque to Gilliam and thanked him for giving unselfishly of his time and talents to promote the cause of higher learning in Arkansas.

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Agenda Item No. 1 Approval of Minutes

Dr. Michael Stanton moved to approve Agenda Item No. 1. Lori Griffin seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.

Agenda Item No. 2 Director’s Report

Institutional Leadership Changes

Deborah Frazier, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College (UACCB) in Batesville, announced her retirement effective May 31. Frazier was named chancellor at UACCB in May 2007. She began her teaching career as an accounting instructor at Gateway Vocation Technical School in 1987. During her tenure, she has served as a division chair of business, technology and public service, vice chancellor of academic affairs and vice chancellor for learning and student services.

Crisis Stabilization Units

Kathryn Lawson Griffin, Justice Reinvestment Coordinator for the Office of Governor Asa Hutchinson, presented information on Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU). Created under Act 423 of 2017, CSUs are short-term residential treatment units that provide immediate care to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. The goal of the CSU is to quickly stabilize the individual – often within 72 hours – and refer that individual to community resources when they are available. Arkansas has four Crisis Stabilization Units.

Pulaski County Crisis Stabilization Unit has 16 beds and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by UAMS. It is located at 3001 W. Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. It serves Pulaski, Perry, Saline, Lonoke, Jefferson, and Grant counties.

Sebastian County Crisis Stabilization Unit has 16 beds. It is staffed by Western Arkansas Guidance and Counseling Center. It is located at 3113 South 70th Street in Fort Smith. It serves Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Polk counties.

Washington County Crisis Stabilization Unit is located at 105 N. Mill Avenue in Fayetteville. It serves the Northwest region of Arkansas.

Craighead County Crisis Stabilization Unit has 16 beds. It is located at 837 Willett Road in Jonesboro. It serves 20 counties in the Northeast region of Arkansas.

ADHE Strategic Plan

Building on the successes and lessons of the Closing the Gap 2020 master plan, the Arkansas Division of Higher Education engaged think tanks from a cross-section of 1-2 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021

experts from within and beyond academia, explained Dr. Markham. The collaborative result is a highly targeted, tangible, and data informed plan to move our state to the next phase of post-secondary strategy. By 2030, we aspire to increase the percentage of adult Arkansans with college credentials to 55%. We will take concrete steps to reach measurable outcomes in our new master plan: Align Arkansas 2026. Dr. Markham invited presidents/chancellors, faculty, and staff to submit comments by June 1.

Legislative Update

The legislative Session is scheduled to recess on Tuesday, April 27, for higher education items. We have had mixed success this session, said Markham. The ADHE needs-based scholarship initiative was defeated in committee. ADHE will revisit that option in the 2023 session. ADHE staff will provide the board with a legislative summary in the next couple of weeks.

Chair Brodell thanked Kathryn Griffin for her presentation on CSUs and encouraged the institutions to take advantage of their services. He also thanked Dr. Markham and staff for their work on the strategic plan.

Agenda Item No. 3 Annual Report on Student Retention and Graduation

Statewide student retention and graduation rates for students entering Arkansas higher education institutions are presented in this report for both public 4-Year and 2- Year institutions, and private/independent institutions. The Arkansas Higher Education Information System (AHEIS) enables multi-year student retention and graduation tracking in compliance with Student-Right-to-Know legislation and Act 267 of 1989.

When looking at both public sectors together, the state’s fall-to-fall retention rate of 70.6% for the Fall 2019 cohort has increased 2.1% over the Fall 2015 retention rate of 68.5%, due to the increased retention rate of our 4-Year institutions. The 2-Year college retention rate comes in around 58% for each of the reported cohorts.

Both male and female cohorts reported slight increases in their retention rates for our 4-year public institutions. For the 2-Year college cohorts, the male students’ retention rate has increased only 0.7% when comparing the Fall 2017 cohort to the Fall 2019 cohort, and females showed a retention rate decline of 1.5%.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 4 Annual Report on Retention and Graduation of Intercollegiate Athletes

This report complies with Act 267 of 1989 that requires reporting of retention and graduation rates for first-time in college students who participate in Arkansas intercollegiate athletics. This information is collected through institutional data

1-3 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021 submissions to the Arkansas Higher Education Information System (AHEIS) from all public colleges and universities with athletic programs. In addition to retention and graduation rates, this report provides data on all athletic participation by sport and scholarship status.

In Academic Year 2019-20, 3,576 students participated in athletics at ten universities and seven 2-year colleges. This is the most student-athletes ever reported for an academic year. This is an increase of 239 student-athletes over the 2018-19 academic year, including 48 student-athletes reported by two 2-year colleges, Cossatot Community College of the U of A and South Arkansas Community College. This was the first year South Arkansas Community College reported student-athlete data to ADHE, and the first time for Cossatot Community College to report since Academic Year 2017.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 5 Annual Report on First-Year Student Remediation for Fall 2020

In accordance with A.C.A. §6-61-110, the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) addresses the placement standards necessary for enrollment of students into mathematics, English composition, and reading based on appropriate indicators of potential student success rates.

In Fall 2020 (AY2021), 20,767 first-time entering, degree-seeking students enrolled in an Arkansas public institution of higher education. Of this population, 18,544 (89%) were classified as full-time students and 2,223 (11%) were classified as part-time students. With regard to gender, over half (58%) were female; 42% were male and less than 1% percent did not report. When examining the place of enrollment, 13,362 students (64%) enrolled at four-year institutions compared to 7,405 (36%) at two-year institutions.

Regarding the remediation count of all first-time entering students, 13,777 (66%) first time entering students did not take any remedial courses whereas 6,990 students (34%) were placed into one or more remedial courses.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 6 Annual Report on Productivity of Recently Approved Programs

Arkansas Code §6-61-214 requires the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) to establish standards for the academic programs offered by Arkansas colleges and universities and to create a seven to ten-year review cycle for all existing academic programs. The existing academic program review policies (AHECB Policy 5.12) were adopted in 1995 and 1998. 1-4 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021

In April 2008, the AHECB directed ADHE staff in cooperation with the public colleges and universities to revise the existing program review process to ensure quality academic programs that support Arkansas’s economic development goals, and to identify and remove non-viable programs from state general revenue funding. The goal for the review is to identify certificate and degree programs not currently meeting productivity standards.

Fifty-two percent of all programs are on track to meet academic standards. How does this compare to last year, asked Chair Brodell? Dr. Walker said that last year only forty- seven percent of all programs were on track to meet academic standards.

Agenda Item No. 7 Maintenance Review

Currently there is no formal definition for Maintenance in policy. ADHE staff believe the best definition to use for these types of set-asides would be planned maintenance of the facilities. Planned maintenance is defined as any maintenance activity that is planned, documented, and scheduled. The goal of planned maintenance is to reduce downtime by having all necessary resources already on hand and a strategy to use those resources. This would not include maintenance staff, which would be part of normal operating costs, or small daily items such as replacing light bulbs. It would also not include reactive maintenance costs when something unexpectedly breaks.

Current rates for set-aside funding is adequate to meet these planned maintenance needs for new facilities. ADHE staff will continue to monitor these rates and make suggested updates as trends change within the area, explained Nick Fuller.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 8 Review of Revised Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Budget

A.C.A. §6-62-805 (Act 366 of 1991) requires each state supported institution of higher education to annually certify by June 15 to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board that its intercollegiate athletic program will generate sufficient revenues to meet expenditures or that any athletic deficit will be met by separate institutional board sanctioned student athletic fees.

South Arkansas Community College recently approved the addition of baseball and softball to their athletic programs. The institution is submitting for approval a revised 2020-2021 budget to account for these additions. The programs will not begin play until 2021-2022, but initial startup expenses are needed in this fiscal year.

This revision is for an increase of budgeted expenditures of $26,966 above previously budgeted amounts. A summary chart of 2020-21 athletic certification data for the 1-5 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021

institution is shown on page 8-2.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board accepts the revised Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Revenues and Expenditures Budgeted for 2020-21 for South Arkansas Community College as prepared in accordance with Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board uniform accounting standards and definitions for athletic reporting.

Greg Revels asked Fuller if SACC knew they would have a baseball team last June. Fuller said they did not. They are working now so the program can be implemented in spring 2022.

Keven Anderson moved to recommend the approval of Agenda Item No. 8 to the full Board for consideration. Chair Brodell seconded and the committee approved.

Agenda Item No. 9 Distribution of Mineral Lease Funds

According to the provisions of A.C.A. §6-61-801 through §6-61-808, there is established the Arkansas Research Development Program for providing Arkansas Research Development Program Grants to publicly-supported universities in Arkansas by the Division of Higher Education. Act 181 of 2020 provides that after the sum of $13,200,000 has been deposited into the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund, any additional deposits are to be transferred to the Research Development Fund to be used as provided by law.

In accordance with A.C.A. §6-61-803 and A.C.A. §6-61-807, “There is created a program to be known as the Arkansas Research Development program which shall be administered by the Director of the Division of Higher Education. Funds may be made available for administration of the Arkansas Development Research Program, for purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, for minor renovations of laboratory space, for publication of findings, for employing scientists or research assistants, and for providing any other assistance to scientists in order to develop a continuing research capacity in this state which is recognized as exemplary.”

The current balance in the Higher Education Research Development Fund is $65,181. The fiscal 2021 appropriation of $500,000 is adequate for the authorization of distribution of up to $350,000 requested by the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON) board of directors.

RESOLVED, That after review by the Legislative Council, the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education is authorized to distribute up to $350,000 from the Higher Education Research Development Fund to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for continuing personal services and operating expenses related to ARE-ON.

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There were no questions.

Keven Anderson moved to recommend the approval of Agenda Item No. 9 to the full Board for consideration. Chair Brodell seconded and the committee approved.

Agenda Item. No. 10 Economic Feasibility of Loan for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCH-T) requests approval of the economic feasibility of plans to secure (1) a loan from the College Savings Bond Revolving Loan Fund (CSBRLF) not to exceed $2,923,000 with a term of ten (10) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 0.18 percent and (2) a bank loan in the amount of $4,800,000 with a term of twenty (20) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 3.0 percent. Proceeds from both loans will be used for educational & general (E&G) purposes along with reserves set aside for this project. The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas approved this financing at its meeting on March 18, 2021.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board considers economically feasible plans for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana to secure a loan not to exceed $2,923,000 with a term of ten (10) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 0.18 percent and a bank loan in the amount of $4,800,000 with a term of twenty (20) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 3.0 percent to fund an energy savings performance contract project that includes (1) a 13,165 sq. ft. Workforce Training Center that houses a welding lab, classrooms, offices, and reconfigurable space for teaching workforce training courses on the Texarkana campus; (2) a 1.0 megawatt (MW) AC solar array located on the Hope campus; (3) academic Solar Lab to support the Certificate of Proficiency in Solar Energy Technology on the Hope campus and (4) energy conservation improvements to include HVAC equipment replacement and upgrades, lighting upgrades and water conservation.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education is authorized to notify the President and the Chair of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana of the Coordinating Board’s resolution.

Greg Revels asked if both loans include energy savings projects. Fuller said that is correct.

Chair Brodell asked if an institutional representative was present to provide additional information.

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Laura Clark, UACCHT Interim Chancellor explained that UACCHT will put in a solar array located on the Hope campus which will create a significant amount of cost savings as well as a small solar lab to support the Certificate of Proficiency in Solar Energy Technology. They will also create a Workforce Training Center that houses a welding lab, classrooms, offices, and reconfigurable space for teaching workforce training courses on the Texarkana campus, said Clark.

Greg Revels asked if maintenance funds would be set aside for the solar array. Fuller said there is nothing in the maintenance policy that requires the funds be set aside for non-facility equipment.

Keven Anderson moved to recommend the approval of Agenda Item No. 10 to the full Board for consideration. Chair Brodell seconded and the committee approved.

Agenda Item No. 11 Technical Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency in Marine Technology Arkansas State University – Beebe

Arkansas State University- Beebe (ASUB) is seeking approval to establish stackable credentials in Marine Technology. The Certificate of Proficiency and the Technical Certificate in Marine Technology are stackable credentials in Marine Technology. The TC in Marine Technology will consist of 30 semester hours consisting of 8 marine technology courses and 6 hours of general education. The CP in Marine Technology will consist of 9 semester hours of marine technology courses. The TC in Marine Technology will also meet the AAS in General Technology requirements for students who wish to complete an associate's degree.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Technical Certificate in Marine Technology (CIP 47.0616; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) Certificate of Proficiency in Marine Technology (CIP47.0616; 9 credit hours; Fall 2021).

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University Beebe of the approval.

Dr. Jason Goodner, Vice Chancellor of Academics, provided additional information on the program.

Dr. Jim Carr asked if Yamaha would help with the funding of this program. Dr. Goodner said that the initial funding will be provided through the Governor’s Ready for Life Initiative. However, Yamaha is ready to provide additional funding and training as needed.

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Chair Brodell asked if ASUB knew the immediate or future needs for the program graduates. Dr. Goodner said that one of their partners is currently in need of 10 marine technology positions. ASUB’s business and industry partners plan to hire between 30 – 40 marine technologists between the next 3 – 5 years.

Agenda Item No. 12 Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Systems East Arkansas Community College

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Systems (AAS-ITS) program will prepare students with the applied knowledge, technical and communication skills to pursue a wide range of entry-level positions. Information technology fields include areas of general IT support, basic programming and software management and networking. The program’s courses will develop students’ foundational skills, prepare them to install, maintain computers, networks, troubleshoot hardware and software issues. The existing technical certificate in Microcomputer Maintenance and Repair (TC- MMR), courses will support the proposed AAS-ITS.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Systems (CIP 11.1006; 60 credit hours) offered by East Arkansas Community College, effective Fall 2021.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of East Arkansas Community College of the approval.

Robert Summers, Vice President for Vocational, Occupational, and Technical Education, provided additional information on the program.

Dr. Jim Carr commented on the low projected enrollment rate. Dr. Summers explained that EACC purposely projected low based on the current COVID environment. He is hopeful they will exceed those numbers.

Graycen Bigger asked if local industry was involved with the development of the program curriculum. Summers explained that EACC has visited with advisory committees and has great support from the ACC IT workgroup. Industry and educational partners have helped with the development of this program.

Bigger commended EACC for considering the salaries of the students, which are well above the average. She asked if there was a pipeline with the industry partners to ensure the students have a place of employment when the program is finished. Summers said that while Forrest City doesn’t have a lot of big manufacturing facilities, they do have hospitals, banks, and retail that have available IT positions.

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Agenda Item No. 13 Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences Northwest Arkansas Community College

The proposed Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences degree is designed to allow students to meet the general education course requirements to apply to any of NWACC’s Health Profession programs as well as prepare to transfer or bridge to higher level degrees in Health Professions. Students not accepted to the Health Profession programs at NWACC who do not choose to transfer on to higher degrees, will have the opportunity to have a completed degree with a basis in Health Professions and allow them to complete entry level certifications in EMT or CNA. The Health Professions directed electives will also give the student basic knowledge in medical terminology and electronic health records allowing them to work in entry level positions in a health care setting.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences (CIP 51.000; 60 credit hours; Summer 2021).

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Northwest Arkansas Community College of the approval.

Dr. Ricky Tompkins, Vice President for Learning, provided additional information on the program.

Dr. Jim Carr voiced concern regarding the projected Summer 2021 enrollment of 100 students, and noted they only expect to have 18 graduates by Summer 2024. Dr. Tompkins said that he believes the graduation numbers will be much higher. He explained that some students are going to start this program and then transition into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy programs.

Agenda Item No. 14 Associate of Applied Science in General Technology Northwest Arkansas Community College

The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree will enable students to design an individualized program of study to fulfill workforce training goals that cannot be met through the completion of any single degree program presently offered at NWACC. Students within this program will be able to select from multiple technical disciplines, including possible PLE credit gained from prior completion of industry recognized credentials and/or experience.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in General

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Technology (CIP 30.9999; 60 credit hours) offered by the Northwest Arkansas Community College, effective Summer 2021.

Dr. Ricky Tompkins, Vice President for Learning, provided additional information on the program.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 15 Technical Certificate in Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Northwest Arkansas Community College

The Technical Certificate in Bicycle Assembly and Repair (39-40 credit hours), will be designed to prepare students for immediate employment in technical positions in the bicycle industry, including critical thinking, problem solving and customer service. This will allow graduates of this program to obtain positions as bike technicians, retail associate, and manufacturers This credential will be completely stackable within the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology, which transfers completely to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Technical Certificate in Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician (CIP 47.0610; 39-40 credit hours) Northwest Arkansas Community College, effective Fall 2021.

Dr. Ricky Tompkins, Vice President for Learning, provided additional information on the program.

Chad Hooten and Dr. Jim Carr expressed excitement for the Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician program.

Chair Brodell said that after a lot of research, he is confident that there is a need for this program in Northwest Arkansas.

Graycen Bigger thanked NWACC for the interesting program.

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Lori Griffin expressed excitement for the health and wellness benefits this program will bring to Arkansans.

Agenda Item No. 16 Master in Nursing Science-Case Management University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing currently offers a Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) degree with tracks in nurse administration and six nurse-practitioner specialties (adult-gerontology acute care, adult-gerontology primary care, family, pediatric acute care, pediatric primary care, and psychiatric mental health) for registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees or higher. The curriculum for these tracks ranges from 40–43 credits.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves Master in Nursing Science-Case Management (CIP 51.3808; 60 credit hours) offered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, effective Fall 2021

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences of the approval.

Dr. Patricia Cowan, Dean of the College of Nursing, provided additional information on the program.

Dr. Carr asked if UAMS expected full or part-time students in this program. Dr. Cowan said they anticipate a mix of both full and part-time students.

Agenda Item No. 17 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing offers multiple nursing education programs, including a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN program, and multiple graduate programs. Both the traditional BSN program and the RN-to-BSN program are offered from the main Little Rock campus of UAMS. The UAMS College of Nursing traditional BSN program has had 95% or higher pass rates on the NCLEX exam for several consecutive years, with the highest pass rate in the state in 2019.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A- BSN) (CIP 51.3801, 120 credit hours) offered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, effective Summer 2021. 1-12 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021

Dr. Patricia Cowan, Dean of the College of Nursing, provided additional information on the program.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 18 Associate of Applied Science in Network Engineering Technology Technical Certificate in Network Engineering Technology Certificate of Proficiency in Supporting Technology University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is offering a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Engineering Technology (60 credit hours), to support industry, government, and academic uses of networked systems. The program incorporates customer service, cyber devices, programming, network software and hardware infrastructure, cloud computing, and computer security. This program will address customer service and technology transfer required by many positions, from help desk to technical support to security administration to cloud computing across practically every type of organization.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Network Engineering Technology (CIP 11.1006; 60 credit hours) Technical Certificate in Network Engineering Technology (CIP 11.1006; 31 credit hours) Certificate of Proficiency in Supporting Technology (CIP 11.1006; 12 credit hours) offered by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, effective Fall 2021.

Dr. Ken Warden, Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology, provided additional information on the program.

Dr. Carr asked how this program is being funded since UAFS is experiencing cut backs. Dr. Warden said embedding this program in the Peak Innovation Center (PIC) has allowed it to garnish significant investments. They have also received funds from the regional workforce grants rounds I and II to continue these efforts and for the 1-13 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021 infrastructure. These strategic investments have to happen to keep our community sound and prosperous, said Warden.

Agenda Item No. 19 Associate of Applied Science in Computer Integrated Machining Technical Certificate in Computer Integrated Machining Certificate of Proficiency in Machining Technology Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Numerical Control Machining University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, proposes the addition of a new degree, the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Integrated Machining (60 credit hours). As part of this new degree, we propose the addition of nine new classes. There are seven Machining classes still in the course catalog from the previously deleted Machine Technology program and we propose to delete five of those classes. The existing classes were 5 credit hours, and we are going to deliver the new courses as 4 credit hour classes.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Integrated Machining (CIP 48.0510; 60 credit hours; Technical Certificate in Computer Integrated Machining (CIP 48.0510; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021); Certificate of Proficiency in Machining Technology (CIP 48.0510; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) and the Certificated of Proficiency in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining (CIP 48.0510; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021)

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of Arkansas Fort Smith of the approval.

Dr. Ken Warden, Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology, provided additional information on the program.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 20 Master of Design in Design for Collaborative Futures University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

The University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, proposes the addition of a new degree; the Masters of Design in Design for Collaborative Futures. A $120 million endowment by the Walton Family Charitable Trust Foundation was awarded to the School of Art to establish a graduate degree in design considering that there is no stand-alone terminal degree in design in the state of Arkansas. The graduate degree will consist of 60 credit hours within a two year or four-semester period. For those applicants who derive from 1-14 Agenda Item No. 1 July 30, 2021 interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees or require a foundational design education prior to entering the Master of Design’s two-year sequence, a foundational year will be offered.

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Master of Design in Design for Collaborative Futures (CIP 09.0702; 60 credit hours) offered by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, effective Fall 2022.

Dr. Terry Martin, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, provided additional information on the program.

There were no questions.

Agenda Item No. 21 Institutional Certification Advisory Committee

RESOLVED, That pursuant to A.C.A. §6-61-301, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to the institutions listed on pages 1 - 2 to offer the specified degree programs to Arkansas residents for a period of three years through December 31, 2024.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of said institutions that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution’s programs in Arkansas.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of said institutions that any advertisement or published materials 466using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement:

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in A.C.A. §6-61-301.

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Initial Program Certification – Distance Technology Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, Florida University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

Initial Program Certification at New Institutions – Distance Delivery

University of California Davis, Davis, California William Jessup University, Rocklin, California Initial Program Certification at Arkansas Locations

Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana

There were no questions.

Dr. Jim Carr moved to recommend the approval of Agenda Items No. 11 - 21 to the full Board for consideration. Graycen Bigger seconded and the Committee approved.

There were no questions.

Agenda Items No. 22 & 23 Letters of Notification and Letters of Intent

The Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education approved institutional requests for new programs not requiring Board action unless further review is requested by the Board. During this period, the Institutional Certification Advisory Committee received notice of requests from out-of-state institutions to offer degree programs to Arkansas residents. The program notice lists appear in the Letters of Notification on pages 22-1 through 22-37 and in the Letters of Intent on pages 23-1 through 23-6 of the agenda book.

There were no questions.

Report of the Committees

Chair Al Brodell presented the report of the Finance Committee and moved approval of Agenda Items 8 – 10. Dr. Jim Carr seconded and the board approved.

Lori Griffin presented the report of the Academic Committee and moved approval of Agenda Items 11 – 21. Dr. Michael Stanton seconded and the board approved.

Remarks by Presidents and Chancellors

Chair Brodell announced the next Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board meeting would be held on July 30, 2021, via Zoom.

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With no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.

______Nichole Abernathy APPROVED:

______Lori Griffin, Secretary

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR

Regional Workforce Grant – Phase II Round Two

The Regional Workforce Grant – Phase II (RWG-PII) Round Two, seeks to create a statewide, comprehensive structure enabling students in Arkansas community colleges and secondary centers to participate in career and technical education programs developed with input from area employers. The RWG-PII was centered around institutional program submissions in the following high demand areas: Transportation & Logistics; Computing; and Healthcare. The grant program consisted of two grant rounds: round one conducted in December 2020 and round two in March 2021.

SREB Dual Enrollment Advisory Group

Dr. Markham and representatives from SREB states meet monthly to discuss and establish uniform statewide dual enrollment policies. These policies will provide high school students an opportunity to jump-start their work toward a degree and career.

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Conway Academic Signing Day

Dr. Markham participated in Conway’s Academic Signing Day, which aired on THV11 on Sunday, May 23. Sponsored by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, Academic Signing Day is held each year to highlight the academic success of Conway's high school seniors. Eligible students are from Conway High School, St. Joseph High School, Conway Christian High School or are home-schooled and live in the Conway school district. In addition to meeting a minimum of a 3.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale, students must meet one of the following requirements; recipient of a top scholarship from a 4- year accredited college/university, National Merit Finalist or Scholar, accepted at a United States Service Academy, selected as a winner of a state or national scholarship program and recipient of the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship or Governor’s Scholarship.

Retirement Celebration

On June 30, Director Markham was joined by four former ADHE directors as they celebrated the service and retirement of Institutional Finance program specialist Charlene Williams. Guests thanked Williams for graciously serving the state of Arkansas for over 35 years.

Left to right: Lu Hardin, Dr. Diane Gilliland, Charlene Williams, Dr. Maria Markham, Dr. Linda Beene-Ballard, and Shane Broadway

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New Presidents/Chancellors Start Positions

Zachary Perrine has been named interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) following the May 31 retirement of longtime chancellor Deborah Frazier.

Perrine joined the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as vice chancellor for student affairs in June 2020. He has an extensive background in student services including recruitment and admissions as well as experience with grants, strategic planning and budgeting. He previously worked at the University of Arkansas — Pulaski Technical College where he served as an academic advisor, director of advising and career services, interim dean of enrollment services, and most recently director of enrollment services. Perrine’s background also includes stints at Louisiana State University and Hendrix College.

Former vice president of Finance and Administration Don Sugg is serving as interim president for North Arkansas College (Northark) until the next permanent president is selected. Sugg retired last June after 36 years at the College. He was honored as Vice- President Emeritus and presented with the 2020 Board of Trustees award. He replaces former Northark president Dr. Randy Esters who accepted a position as the chancellor of Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, LA. beginning in June.

ADHE Staffing

Charlene Williams, program coordinator for agency finance, retired on June 30.

LaTrenda Jackson, program advisor for Veteran’s Training, retired on June 30.

Kathy Gattinger, program coordinator for AmeriCorps, retired on June 30.

Sara Ward, communications officer for AmeriCorps, last day was July 2.

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Activities of the Director

April 26 Senate Education Committee Meeting April 27 OSD Grant Meeting National Guard Tuition Waiver Meeting April 28 SREB Webinar Series May 4 SREB Dual Enrollment Meeting Higher Education Planning Session May 5 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting Productivity Workgroup Pre-Meeting Performance Review Meeting May 6 ATU Meeting Productivity Funding Workgroup Meeting May 7 ADE First Friday AEDC Science and Technology Board Meeting College/University Contact Tracing Planning Session May 8 ARVA Commencement Address at Statehouse Convention May 11 Performance Evaluation at ADE AWDB TANF Oversight Committee Meeting May 12 ArFuture Study Interview SREB Webinar Series May 13 Arkansas Collective Meeting May 19 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting May 20 Performance Review Meeting Performance Review Meeting May 21 Arkansas Legislative Council May 25 OSD Grant Meeting NWTI Meeting Degree Insurance Meeting with Governor May 26 Policy Meeting with Governor’s Staff June 1 Higher Education Planning Session June 2 Leadership Meeting June 4 College/University Contact Tracing Planning Session June 7 SREB Webinar Series June 8 Triad Meeting OSD Grant Meeting Career Education and Workforce Development Board Meeting June 9 Complete College America Strengths Assessment Meeting June 14 Commercialization Committee Meeting June 15 Higher Education Planning Session

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June 16 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting June 18 College/University Contact Tracing Planning Session June 22 OSD Grant Meeting June 22 – 24 ADE Summit June 29 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting July 2 ADE First Friday College/University Contact Tracing Planning Session July 6 Executive Council of the Presidents Council Meeting July 13 Higher Education Planning Session July 14 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting July 16 College/University Contact Tracing Planning Session July 27 Higher Education Planning Session July 28 ADE Bi-Weekly Meeting July 29 AHECB Orientation July 30 AHECB Meeting at ADHE

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ANNUAL REPORT ON CONCURRENT EDUCATION ______

Arkansas law allows for the enrollment of high school students in college-level courses under certain conditions. Under Arkansas code §6-60-202, a qualified student at a public or private high school in Arkansas can enroll in postsecondary education for college-level credit exclusively on a part-time status. This is defined as dual enrollment. Under this code, a “qualified student” is someone who must be recommended for enrollment by the principal of the high school where the student is enrolled and also must the minimum criteria for advanced placement.

Under Arkansas Code §6-18-223, a public school student who is enrolled in an Arkansas public school system and has successfully completed the eighth grade is eligible to enroll in a public two-year or four-year institution of higher education to complete a college course for high school and college credit. Concurrent enrollment allows students to obtain credit toward a high school diploma at the same time they earn college credit.

This report will focus on the state of concurrent and dual enrollment among Arkansas postsecondary institutions in AY 21. An infographic that depicts key concurrent and dual enrollment findings is included in Appendix E. For more information related to concurrent education, ADHE now provides a website that contains our concurrent policy, a listing of concurrent contacts by institution, and MOU template for institutions.

INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCURRENT CREDIT

For concurrent course enrollments to be counted for full-time enrollment (FTE)/higher education funding purposes, conditions in the following areas below must be met.

Program Accreditation/Authorization If a postsecondary institution offers a concurrent credit course(s) on a high school campus taught by a high school teacher, the postsecondary institution must be accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) or approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) to offer courses, including courses offered via distance technology, for concurrent credit. A listing of all institutions that are accredited/approved by NACEP or AHECB is listed at the end of this report.

Concurrent Credit Courses Concurrent credit courses must be freshman and/or sophomore-level courses approved through an established institutional process and included in the institutional course catalog. The general education courses offered for concurrent credit must be listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS). A list of the 3-1 Agenda Item No. 3 July 30, 2021 career and technical education (CTE) courses offered for concurrent credit must be attached to the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the high school/school district and the college/university.

Students can earn college credit and/or up to one unit of high school credit for successful completion of each general education concurrent course, blended AP or IB/concurrent course, or CTE course that is a minimum of 3 semester credit hours. Courses offered for concurrent credit must meet the same standards as college courses taught on the college/university campus.

The college/university administration must exercise direct oversight of all aspects of the concurrent course, including participation in the faculty selection, orientation, and evaluation processes. The concurrent course instructor must use the approved college/university course syllabus and textbook. He or she must adopt the same learning outcomes and assignments as those developed for the course offered on the college/university campus (with limited exceptions). Lastly, the instructor must use the same grading/awarding standards as those on the college/university campus. If departmental exams are used in college/university campus courses, then those course exams must be used at the high school site.

While it is understood that one high school may have a concurrent agreement with more than one college/university; however, there should not be unnecessary duplication of college course offerings.

AP/Concurrent or IB/Concurrent Blended Courses (College/University Participation Optional) Advanced Placement (AP) courses are high school courses in which students are required to take the AP Exam and make the requisite score in order to receive college credit from an Arkansas institution of higher education.

The merging of AP or IB courses and general education college courses is allowed under certain circumstances, and these merged courses will be referenced as blended AP/concurrent or IB/concurrent courses.

Colleges and universities that offer these blended concurrent courses must ensure that these courses meet all the requirements set forth in this concurrent enrollment policy. Students enrolled in these blended AP/concurrent or blended IB/concurrent courses must meet all college/university requirements included in this concurrent enrollment policy.

The high school must have written documentation on file of all students who took the AP exam and IB exam along with corresponding exam data to provide to the college/university upon request. Any high school that cannot furnish data on blended AP/concurrent or blended IB/concurrent test takers during an ADE/ADHE concurrent enrollment program audit will not be approved for the continued offering of blended AP/concurrent or blended IB/concurrent courses.

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Concurrent Course Ownership Postsecondary institutions must demonstrate “ownership” of any course offered for concurrent credit for which students are reported for funding purposes. Ownership of courses means that the college/university will:  Provide the instructors with appropriate training and orientation in course curriculum, assessment criteria, course philosophy, and administrative requirements after approval of the instructors to teach the college/university courses.  Ensure that instructors receive continuing collegial interaction with college faculty through professional development, required seminars, and site visits. These interactions will address topics such as course content, course delivery, student learning assessment, in-class evaluation, and professional development in the field of study.  Ensure that students have the opportunity to utilize institutional resources including the college/university library and academic advising on the college/university campus. Simply awarding college credit to students who are enrolled in concurrent courses offered by a sponsoring college/university does not meet the principle of “course ownership” as described above.

Teaching Credentials Faculty teaching general education concurrent courses must have a master’s degree that includes a minimum of 18 graduate college credit hours in the subject area being taught. College or university faculty who travel to the high school or secondary center to teach concurrent courses (and/or faculty and staff that have direct, official contact with the high school student) must have a criminal background check and complete the child maltreatment training course as required of public school teachers.

The teacher of the blended AP/concurrent course(s) must have completed AP training in the subject area(s), must have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate college credit hours in the subject area being taught, must be approved to teach the concurrent course(s) by the college/university, and must provide the college/university with documentation of successful completion of AP training.

The instructor of record must be the individual that teaches the concurrent course(s). For general education concurrent courses and blended concurrent courses, these individuals must have a master’s degree that includes a minimum of 18 graduate college credit hours in the subject areas being taught. For the purpose of teaching a concurrent course under this policy, an individual under contract with the school district as a teacher will not be considered an adjunct faculty member of the college/university.

Concurrent Reauthorization All institutions authorized by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) had to undergo their first Concurrent Reauthorization process. A listing of these institutions is provided in the Appendix.

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A college or university with AHECB initial authorization for the Concurrent Enrollment Program can offer courses for concurrent enrollment for a period of up to seven (7) years unless the AHECB requires a follow-up review within the 7-year timeframe and/or the NACEP accreditation has expired.

The request for AHECB CEP reauthorization must include documentation of the following:  A current Memorandum of Understanding with each high school with whom the college/university desires to offer concurrent enrollment  A current list of concurrent courses offered by course name, number (i.e. ENGL 1013), the ACTS course number, and any pre-requisites courses  By academic discipline, a description of the process for assuring that concurrent course content satisfies the requirements of the college/university academic unit.  A current list of concurrent instructors offering courses for concurrent credit including a statement that each instructor meets the minimum requirements for instruction as required by AHECB and the academic department offering the concurrent credit  An explanation of how grades are awarded and recorded with the college/university Registrar  An analysis of student success, persistence, and retention data to determine to what extent concurrent credit courses are leading to student success for the three years prior to the reauthorization request year.

The information for continued authorization was submitted to ADHE by June 1st, 2020 and is currently being reviewed by a team selected by ADHE from among those designated to serve on the Concurrent Review Committee (CRC).

Based on the CRC review, ADHE will make a recommendation to AHECB for continued authorization or a recommendation for discontinuation of institutional concurrent enrollment programs.

STATE OF CONCURRENT EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS

After gains in total postsecondary enrollment over the past three years, total high school enrollment in public college and universities decreased as shown in Figure 3.1. Both two and four-year institutions had enrollment decreases of 11% and 17% respectively. The percentage of high school enrollment in college and universities in relation to total postsecondary enrollment also decreased after three consecutive years of increases. High school enrollment represents 6.7% of the total student enrollment at four-year institutions and 22.5% at two-year institutions.

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Figure 3.1. High School Enrollment Rates in Arkansas Public Colleges & Universities

Concurrent Course Breakdown

Concurrent Course Offerings. Figure 3.2 below details the number of concurrent courses offered. From AY 20 to AY 21, the total number of concurrent courses offered by all public institutions slightly decreased. By institutional type, concurrent course offerings decreased at four-year institutions by 8% but increased at two- year institutions by 2%. Further breakdown of institutional trends are noted below.

Figure 3.2. Breakdown of Concurrent Course Offerings by Sector.

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Concurrent Course Types. Figure 3.3 provides a breakdown of the types of concurrent courses offered at the public institutions.

Four-Year Institutions. At four-year institutions, a slight majority (50%) of the courses offered are general education courses (ACTS) followed by career and technical education (CTE) courses (31%) and Advanced Placement (AP) /Concurrent Blended (14%). While the percentage of general education has slightly declined by over the past four years, CTE course have slightly increased over the same four-year period. Notably, the percentage of concurrent AP courses in relation to the total number of courses offered has increased by 13% over the past four years.

Two-Year Institutions. At the two-year institutions, the majority of courses offered are general education courses (ACTS) (68%) followed by CTE courses (30%). Notably, the percentage of CTE courses in relation to the total number of concurrent courses offered has declined by 19% over the past four years.

Figure 3.3. Concurrent Course Types by Academic Year and Sector

Concurrent Student Breakdown In this section, the concurrent student will be discussed based on the categories of a) race/ethnicity and b) gender.

Race/Ethnicity. The majority of students who have taken concurrent or dual enrollment at Arkansas public institutions in AY 21 have been White students (73%) followed by Hispanic (9%) and African-American students (8%) as noted in Figure 3.4.

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Figure 3.4. Concurrent & Dual-Enrolled Students by Race/Ethnicity

Gender. In terms of gender, the majority of concurrent students were female students regardless of the institutional type over a four-year period.

Figure 3.5 Student Gender Breakdown by Institutional Type

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Figure 3.6. All High School Students: Public Institutions

Concurrent Student Grade Breakdown In this section, student grade distributions in concurrent courses will be discussed based on two categories: a) concurrent course type (i.e. general education, CTE, blended) and b) gateway courses. It is also important to note that the grades captured are from each of the Fall semesters during the time period between AY 18 and AY 21.

Student Grades by Course Type. When viewing student grades by concurrent course type, the majority of student grades issued were either an A, B, or C. For concurrent general education and blended AP courses, those letter grades composed of 93% and 90% of the grade distributions respectively whereas in concurrent CTE courses, those grades made up 87% of the distribution.

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Student Grades by Gateway Courses. Gateway courses are identified as general education courses in math, English, reading, or an ADHE approved terminal subject area course that is listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System. For this section, the following gateway courses in math, English, and History were selected respectively: College Algebra (MATH 1103), Quantitative Literacy (MATH 1113), English Composition I (ENGL 1013), and United States History I and II (HIST 2113, 2123). Based on gateway course classification, the majority of all student grades issued as an A, B, or C composed at least 90% of the grade distribution.

Figure 3.8. Concurrent Grade Distribution by Capstone Course.

Concurrent Course Tuition Breakdown According to ADHE Concurrent policy (3.15.6), all colleges and universities offering concurrent courses must establish tuition and fee rates for those students. Colleges and universities cannot claim any student semester credit hours or funding if tuition is not received by the institutions in any form. In the annual Concurrent End of Year Report, institutions must disclose the tuition amount charged to the student before any scholarships or discounts are administered. A listing of these responses in located in Appendix D.

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Appendices

Appendix A Arkansas Institutions Accredited by National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Appendix B Arkansas Institutions Approved by Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Appendix C Listing of MOUs for 2020-2021 Academic Year Appendix D 2020-2021 Listing of Tuition Amounts Charged to Students from AHECB Institutions

Appendix E Concurrent Enrollment Infographic Appendix F Arkansas Institutions with High School Partners by City and County Location

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Appendix A: Arkansas Institutions Accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)

Accredited Concurrent Enrollment Initially Through Institution Reaccredited Partnership Accredited Academic Year Arkansas State University Concurrent Enrollment 2009 2017 2023-2024 Beebe Arkansas State University Concurrent Classes 2010 2017 2023-2024 Jonesboro Arkansas State University Concurrent Enrollment 2009 2016 2022-2023 Newport Program Arkansas State University Concurrent Enrollment 2009 2016 2022-2023 Three Rivers Program National Park College Concurrent High School 2010 2017 2023-2024 Student Northwest Arkansas Early College Experience 2009 2016 2022-2023 Community College Phillips Community Concurrent Enrollment 2010 2017 2023-2024 College Southern Arkansas Concurrent Enrollment 2010 2017 2023-2024 University-Magnolia Program University of Arkansas UACCB Concurrent 2012 2019 2025-2026 Community College at Credit Batesville University of Arkansas Your Bridge to College 2011 2017 2023-2024 Hope-Texarkana Concurrent Enrollment Program University of Arkansas- High School Concurrent 2009 2017 2023-2024 Little Rock Enrollment Program University of Central Concurrent Enrollment 2012 2019 2025-2026 Arkansas Program

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Appendix B Arkansas Institutions approved by Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Institution Concurrent Initially Reaccredited Accredited Enrollment Accredited Through Partnership Academic Year Arkansas Northeastern College Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Arkansas State University Mid- Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 South Courses Arkansas State University Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Mountain Home Courses Arkansas Tech University Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Arkansas Tech University Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Ozark Courses Black River Technical College Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Cossatot Community College Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses East Arkansas Community Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 College Courses Henderson State University Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Ozarka College Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Shorter College Concurrent 2019 2023-2024 Courses South Arkansas Community Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 College Courses Southeast Arkansas College Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Courses Southern Arkansas University Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Tech Courses University of Arkansas at Fort Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Smith Courses University of Arkansas at Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Monticello Courses University of Arkansas at Pine Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Bluff Courses University of Arkansas Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Community College at Courses Morrilton

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Institution Concurrent Initially Reaccredited Accredited Enrollment Accredited Through Partnership Academic Year University of Arkansas Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Community College at Rich Courses Mountain University of Arkansas Pulaski Concurrent 2015 2020 2024-2025 Technical College Courses

Harding University1 Concurrent 2021 2025-2026 Courses

Quachita Baptist University1 Concurrent 2021 2025-2026 Courses

Crowley’s Ridge College1 Concurrent 2021 2025-2026 Courses

1. Recently approved July 2021

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Appendix C

Listing of MOUs for 2020-2021 Academic Year

Arkansas Colleges and Universities Offering Concurrent Courses At Arkansas High Schools

For information about Concurrent requirements, contact your high school Concurrent Coordinator, your high school Principal, or the College or University offering concurrent courses at your high school.

Four Year institutions

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro (http://www.astate.edu/) Arkansas Virtual Academy Barton-Lexa High School Corning High School Greene County Tech High School Jonesboro High School Marmaduke High School Nettleton High School Northeast Arkansas Career Tech Center Paragould High School Piggott High School Rector High School Ridgefield Christian School Valley View High School West Memphis Christian High School White County Central High School

Arkansas Tech University (http://www.atu.edu/) Alma High School Bauxite High School Cedarville High School Charleston High School Clarksville High School Clinton High School Conway Christian High School County Line High School Dardanelle High School Dover High School Greenwood High School Ozark High School Paris High School Pottsville High School Russellville High School Scranton High School Subiaco Academy Van Buren High School Virtual Arkansas Concurrent Campus Western Yell County High School

Henderson State University (http://www.hsu.edu) Arkadelphia High School

Southern Arkansas University (www.saum.edu) Arkansas Connections Academy Arkansas Virtual Academy Baptist Preparatory School Benton Harmony Grove High School Bradley High School Columbia Christian High School Desoto High School Emerson High School Glen Rose High School Gurdon High School Magnolia High School Marvell Academy Taylor High School Valley Christian School

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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (www.uafs.edu) Alma High School Arkansas School for Math, Science & the Arts Booneville High School Cedarville High School Charleston High School Fort Smith High School Future School of Fort Smith Grace Academy Greenwood High School Hackett High School Lavaca High School Union Christian Academy Van Buren High School

University of Arkansas at Little Rock (www.ualr.edu) e-Stem Charter High School Greenbrier High School Jacksonville High School Joe T Robinson High School Lisa Academy North High School Lisa Academy West High School Little Rock School District EXCEL Maumelle Charter High School Maumelle High School Morrilton High School Mount Saint Mary Academy Parkview High School Pulaski Academy Sheridan High School Sylvan Hills High School Vilonia High School Wilbur D. Mills High School

University of Arkansas – Monticello (www.uamont.edu) Arkansas High School Arkansas Virtual Academy Crossett High School Dermott High School Dumas High School Hamburg High School Lakeside High School McGehee High School Monticello High School Monticello Occupational Ed Center Parkers Chapel High School Southeast Arkansas Community-Based Education Center White Hall High School

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (www.uapb.edu) Kipp Delta High School Pine Bluff High School Watson Chapel High School

University of Central Arkansas (www.uca.edu) Catholic High School Central Arkansas Christian Conway High School Conway Christian High School Episcopal Collegiate High School Fayetteville High School LISA Academy Parkview Arts & Science Magnet Quitman High School Springdale High School St. Joseph High School

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Two Year Institutions

Arkansas Northeastern College (www.anc.edu) Armorel High School Blytheville High School Buffalo Island Central High School Campbell High School Clarkton High School Cooter High School Delta C-7 High School East Poinsett County High School Gosnell High School Hayti High School Holcomb High School KIPP High School Manila High School North Pemiscot County High School Osceola High School Portageville High School Rivercrest High School Senath-Hornersville High School Southland High School South Pemiscot High School

Arkansas State University-Beebe (www.asub.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy Bald Knob High School Beebe High School Bradford High School Cabot High School Concord High School Conway Area Career Center Heber Springs High School Lonoke High School Mt. Vernon/Enola High School Pangburn High School Quitman High School Riverview High School Searcy High School South Side Bee Branch High School

Arkansas State University-Mid-South (www.asumidsouth.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (www.asumh.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy Cotter Public Schools Flippin Public School District Mountain Home High School Norfolk High School Salem High School Viola High School Yellville-Summit High School

Arkansas State University-Newport (www.asun.edu) Bay High School Brookland High School Harrisburg High School Jackson County Consolidated Marked Tree High School McCrory High School Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center Riverside High School Trumann High School Westside High School

Arkansas State University-Three Rivers (www.asutr.edu) Benton High School Bismarck High School Bryant High School Glen Rose High School Poyen High School Sheridan High School

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Arkansas Tech University-Ozark (www.atu.edu/ozark) Booneville High School Charleston High School County Line High School Greenwood High School Ozark High School Pea Ridge High School

Black River Technical College (www.brtc.edu) Brookland High School Corning High School Green County Tech High School Hillcrest High School Hoxie High School Marmaduke High School Maynard High School Paragould High School Pocahontas High School Rector High School Sloan Hendrix High School Walnut Ridge High School

Cossatot Community College of UA (www.cccua.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy Ashdown High School Centerpoint High School De Queen High School Foreman High School Horatio High School Kirby High School Mineral Springs High School Nashville High School South Pike High School

East Arkansas Community College (www.eacc.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy Augusta High School Brinkley High School Calvary Christian High School Cross County High School Forrest City High School Harrisburg High School Lee Academy Lee County High School Palestine-Wheatley High School Wynne High School

National Park Community College (www.np.edu) Caddo Hills High School Cutter Morning Star High School Fountain Lake High School Hot Springs High School Jessieville High School Lake Hamilton High School Lakeside High School Mount Ida High School Mountain Pine High School

North Arkansas College (www.northark.edu) Alpena High School Arkansas Virtual Academy Bergman High School Berryville High School Bruno-Pyatt High School Deer High School Eureka Springs High School Flippin High School Green Forest High School Harrison High School Huntsville High School Jasper High School Kingston High School Lead Hill School District Marshall High School Mt. Judea High School Omaha High School St. Joe High School Valley Springs High School Western Grove High School Yellville-Summit High School

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Northwest Arkansas Community College (www.nwacc.edu) Arkansas Arts Academy Bentonville Gateway and Virtual School Bentonville High School Bentonville Ignite Bentonville West High School Decatur High School Don Tyson School of Innovation Farmington High School Fayetteville Christian High School Fayetteville High School Fayetteville Virtual Academy Gentry High School Gravette High School Greenland High School Har-Ber High School Lifeway Christian School Lincoln High School Ozark Catholic Academy Pea Ridge High School Prairie Grove High School PRISM Education Center Rogers Heritage High School Rogers High School Rogers New Tech High School Shiloh Christian High School Siloam Springs High School Springdale High School The New School West Fork High School

Ozarka College (www.ozarka.edu) Alton High School Couch High School Highland High School Izard County Consolidated High School Melbourne High School Mountain View High School

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (www.pccua.edu) Barton/Lexa High School DeWitt High School Dumas High School Helena-West Helena High School KIPP Delta Collegiate High School Stuttgart High School

Pulaski Technical College (www.uaptc.edu) Academics Plus Charter School Calvary Academy Central Arkansas Christian Early College Credit Homeschool Organization eStem Charter High School Hall High School Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School Jacksonville North Pulaski High School JA Fair High School Little Rock High School Little Rock Southwest High School Mayflower High School Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center North Little Rock High School Parkview High School Saline Career Center Southwest Christian Academy

Rich Mountain Community College (www.rmcc.edu/) Caddo Hills High School Cossatot River High School Mena High School Mount Ida High School Ouachita River High School Waldron High School

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South Arkansas Community College (www.sacc.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy Darbonne Woods Charter School El Dorado High School Junction City High School Parkers Chapel High School Smackover High School Strong-Huttig High School Westside Christian School

Southeast Arkansas Community College (www.seark.edu) Dollarway High School Jefferson Area Technical Career Center Sheridan High School Southeast Arkansas Preparatory School Watson Chapel High School White Hall High School

Southern Arkansas University-Tech (www.sautech.edu) Bearden High School Camden Fairview High School Hampton High School Magnolia High School Rison High School Victory Christian School

UA Community College at Batesville (www.uaccb.edu) Arkansas Virtual Academy High School Bald Knob High School Batesville High School Cave City High School Cedar Ridge High School Highland High School Hillcrest High School Midland High School Southside Charter High School

UA Community College at Hope-Texarkana (www.uaht.edu) Blevins High School Fouke High School Garrett Memorial Christian School Genoa High School Hope High School Lafayette County High School Prescott High School Spring Hill High School Texarkana Arkansas High School Trinity High School

UA Community College at Morrilton (www.uaccm.edu) Atkins High School Clinton High School Conway High School Danville High School Dover High School East End High School Greenbriar High School Guy Perkins High School Nemo Vista High School Perryville High School Pottsville High School Russellville High School Sacred Heart Catholic School South Conway County High School South Side Bee Branch High School Wonderview High School

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Appendix D

2020-2021 Listing of Concurrent Tuition Amounts Charged to Students from AHECB Approved Institutions

Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Arkansas Virtual ANC Academy Both $72/$82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Armorel HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Blytheville HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 Buffalo Island ANC Central HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Campbell HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Clarkton HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Cooter HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Delta C-7 HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 East Poinsett ANC County HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Gosnell HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Hayti HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Holcomb HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC KIPP HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Manila HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 North Pemiscot ANC HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Osceola HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Portageville HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Rivercrest HS Both $72 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Senath HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 South Pemiscot ANC HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 ANC Southland HS Both $82 $25 Credit hour 0 Arkansas Virtual ASUMH Academy Both $981 $25 Course 0 1 ASUMH Calico Rock HS Both $98 $25 Course 0 1 ASUMH Cotter HS Both $98 $25 Course 0 1 ASUMH Flippin HS Both $98 $25 Course 0 1 ASUMH Highland HS Both $98 $25 Course 0 Mountain Home ASUMH Christ. Acad Both $981 $25 Course 0 Mountain Home ASUMH HS Car Acad Both $981 $25 Course 0

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Mountain View ASUMH HS Both $981 $25 Course 0 ASUMH Norfork HS Both $981 $25 Course 0 ASUMH Salem HS Both $981 $25 Course 0 1 ASUMH Viola HS Both $98 $25 Course 0 Yellville Summit ASUMH HS Both $981 $25 Course 0 ASUN Bay HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Bradford HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Brookland HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 East Poinsett ASUN County HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Harrisburg HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 Jackson County Consolidated ASUN HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 Marked Tree ASUN HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN McCrory HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 NE Arkansas Career & Tech ASUN Center Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Riverside HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Trumann HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ASUN Westside HS Both $101 $73 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Alma HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Alpena HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Arkansas School For The Blind Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Arkansas Virtual Academy Both $132 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Atkins HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Bald Knob HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Bauxite HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Bay HS Spring $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Bearden HS Spring $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Bigelow HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Booneville HS Both $132 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Carlisle HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Cedar Ridge HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Cedarville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit 2 ATU Centerpoint HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Charleston HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Clarendon HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Clarksville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Clinton HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Concord HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Conway Christian School Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Cotter HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU County Line HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Crossett HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Danville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Dardanelle HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Dermott HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Des Arc HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Dover HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Drew Central HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Elkins HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU England HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Estem High Public Charter Sch Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Eureka Springs HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Fordyce HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Fountain Lake HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Future School Of Fort Smith Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Gravette HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Greenbrier HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Greenland HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Greenwood HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Gurdon HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Guy Perkins HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Hampton HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 Harmony Grove ATU2 HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 Harrison HS Conversion ATU2 Charter Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit 2 ATU Hazen HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Hector HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Hermitage HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Jasper HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Junction City HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Kingston HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Lakeside HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Lamar HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Lavaca HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Lincoln New Tech HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Magazine HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Mansfield HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Marshall HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Maumelle Charter HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Mayflower HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Mccrory HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Mcgehee Jr Sr HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Mena HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Midland HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Monticello HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Mount Judea HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Mountain Pine HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Mountainburg HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Mulberry HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Nemo Vista HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Nevada School Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Newport HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Norfork HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Oark HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Ouachita HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Ozark HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Paris HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Pea Ridge HS Both $132 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Perryville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Piggott HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit 2 ATU Pottsville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Quest Academy West Little Rock Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Quitman Jr Sr HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 River Valley Virtual Academy Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Rose Bud HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Russellville HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Sacred Heart Catholic School Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Saint Paul HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Salem HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Scranton HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Shirley HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 South Side School Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Sparkman HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Spring Hill HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Star City HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Subiaco Academy Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Taylor HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Two Rivers HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Valley Springs HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Van Buren HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Warren Hs Dist Conv Chrtr Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU West Fork HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU West Side HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Western Yell County HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Westside HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 White County Central HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 ATU2 Wonderview HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 2 ATU Woodlawn HS Both $232 $0 Credit hour 0 BRTC Brookland HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 4 BRTC Corning HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 17 Greene County BRTC Tech HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 21 3-24

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit BRTC Hillcrest HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 3 BRTC Hoxie HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 24 BRTC Marmaduke HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 18 BRTC Maynard HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 21 BRTC Paragould HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 11 BRTC Pocahontas HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 80 BRTC Rector HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 1 Sloan Hendrix BRTC HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 30 Walnut Ridge BRTC HS Both $41.67 $0 Credit hour 37 Arkansas Virtual CCCUA Academy Fall $125 $125 Course 1 Arkansas Virtual CCCUA Academy Spring $125 $125 Course CCCUA Ashdown HS Fall $125 $125 Course 20 CCCUA Ashdown HS Spring $125 $125 Course 16 CCCUA Centerpoint HS Fall $125 $125 Course CCCUA Centerpoint HS Spring $125 $125 Course Cossatot River CCCUA HS Fall $125 $125 Course Cossatot River CCCUA HS Spring $125 $125 Course 1 CCCUA De Queen HS Fall $125 $125 Course 51 CCCUA De Queen HS Spring $125 $125 Course 46 CCCUA Dierks HS Fall $125 $125 Course 8 CCCUA Dierks HS Spring $125 $125 Course 12 CCCUA Foreman HS Fall $125 $125 Course 8 CCCUA Foreman HS Spring $125 $125 Course 14 CCCUA Home School Fall $125 $125 Course 1 CCCUA Home School Spring $125 $125 Course 1 CCCUA Horatio HS Fall $125 $125 Course 13 CCCUA Horatio HS Spring $125 $125 Course 12 CCCUA Kirby HS Fall $125 $125 Course 11 CCCUA Kirby HS Spring $125 $125 Course 10 Mineral Springs CCCUA HS Fall $125 $125 Course Mineral Springs CCCUA HS Spring $125 $125 Course 5 Murfreesboro CCCUA HS Fall $125 $125 Course 17

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Murfreesboro CCCUA HS Spring $125 $125 Course 22 CCCUA Nashville HS Fall $125 $125 Course 11 CCCUA Nashville HS Spring $125 $125 Course 28 CCCUA Umpire HS Fall $125 $125 Course 3 CCCUA Umpire HS Spring $125 $125 Course 2 Arkansas Virtual EACC Academy Both $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Augusta Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Augusta Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Brinkley Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Brinkley Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Calvary Fall $86 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Calvary Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Cross County Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Cross County Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Forrest City Fall $86 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Forrest City Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Harrisburg Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Harrisburg Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Lee Academy Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Lee Academy Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Lee County Both $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Palestine Fall $86 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Palestine Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported EACC Wynne Fall $96 n/a Credit hour Not reported EACC Wynne Spring $41/$21 $0/$21 Credit hour Not reported HSU Arkadelphia Both 0 0 Credit hour 22 OZC Cave City HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 11 OZC Highland HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 63 Izard Co Consolidated OZC HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 0 OZC Melbourne HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 0 Mountain View OZC HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 0 OZC Salem HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 42 OZC Viola HS Both $90 $50 Credit hour 0 Arkansas Virtual SACC Acadamy Spring $125 $0 Course 1 3-26

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Darbonne Woods Charter SACC School Spring $125 $0 Course 0 Darbonne Woods Charter SACC School - LA Fall $125 $0 Course 0 SACC El Dorado HS Fall $125 $0 Course 65 SACC El Dorado HS Spring $125 $0 Course 35 SACC Hampton HS Spring $125 $0 Course 0 SACC Home Schools Fall $125 $0 Course 4 SACC Home Schools Spring $125 $0 Course 1 International SACC Virtual Lrng Acd Fall $125 $0 Course 1 International SACC Virtual Lrng Acd Spring $125 $0 Course 0 Junction City SACC HS Spring $125 $0 Course 0 Parkers Chapel SACC HS Spring $125 $0 Course 3 SACC Smackover HS Fall $125 $0 Course 31 SACC Smackover HS Spring $125 $0 Course 36 SACC Strong HS Fall $125 $0 Course 2 SACC Strong HS Spring $125 $0 Course 1 West Side Christian SACC School Fall $125 $0 Course 12 West Side Christian SACC School Spring $125 $0 Course 10 SAUT Bearden HS Spring $54 $54 Credit hour 0 Camden SAUT Fairview Fall $54 $54 Credit hour 0 Camden SAUT Fairview Spring $54 0 Credit hour 15 SAUT Hampton HS Fall $54 $54 Credit hour 0 SAUT Hampton HS Spring $54 $54 Credit hour 1 Harmony Grove SAUT HS Fall $54 $54 Credit hour 8 Harmony Grove SAUT HS Spring $54 $54 Credit hour 8 SAUT Magnolia HS Spring $54 $54 Credit hour 0 SAUT Rison HS Both $54 $0 Credit hour 4 Victory SAUT Christian Both $54 $54 Credit hour 0 Not SEARK3 Dollarway HS Both See footnote reported

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit SEARK3 Not Sheridan HS Fall See footnote reported SEARK3 Watson Chapel Not HS Fall See footnote reported SEARK3 Not White Hall HS Both See footnote reported UACCM Bigelow HS Both $102 $11 Credit hour 5 UACCM Clinton HS Spring $102 $0 Credit hour 1 UACCM Conway HS Both $102 $82 Credit hour 0 UACCM Danville HS Both $102 $22 Credit hour 2 UACCM Dover HS Both $102 $16 Credit hour 2 UACCM Greenbrier HS Spring $102 $102 Credit hour 0 Home Schooled UACCM Student Both $102 $75 Credit hour 4 UACCM Mayflower HS Both $102 $102 Credit hour 0 UACCM Morrilton HS Both $92 $9 Credit hour 115 UACCM Nemo Vista HS Both $92 $9 Credit hour 20 UACCM Perryville HS Both $102 $13 Credit hour 7 UACCM Russellville HS Spring $102 $102 Credit hour 0 Sacred Heart UACCM Catholic School Both $92 $4 Credit hour 29 South Side UACCM School Both $102 $9 Credit hour 3 Western Yell UACCM County HS Fall $102 $102 Credit hour 0 Wonderview UACCM HS Both $92 $0 Credit hour 5 UAFS Alma4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Alma HS Both $239.75 $100 Credit hour 100% AR Connections UAFS Acad. 4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% AR Virtual UAFS Acad. 4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS ASMSA Both $792.25 $50 Course unknown UAFS Booneville4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Booneville HS Both $942.25 $250 Course 100% UAFS Cedarville4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Cedarville HS Both $942.25 $250 Course 100% UAFS Charleston4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Charleston HS Both $942.25 $250 Course unknown Charleston HS UAFS CTE Both $239.75 $100 Credit hour 100% UAFS County Line4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100%

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit UAFS Fort Smith4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Fort Smith UAFS school district Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Fort Smith school district UAFS CTE Both $239.75 $100 Credit hour 100% UAFS Future School Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Future School UAFS of Fort Smith4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Grace UAFS Academy Both $942.25 $250 Course 0 UAFS Greenwood4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Greenwood HS Both $239.75 varies Credit hour unknown Greenwood HS UAFS CTE Both $239.75 $100 Credit hour 100% UAFS Hackett4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Hackett HS Both $942.25 $250 Course 100% UAFS Lavaca4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Lavaca HS Both $942.25 $250 Course 100% UAFS Magazine4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Mansfield4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Mountainburg4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Mulberry4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Paris4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% River Valley UAFS Virt. Acad.4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Union Christian UAFS Academy Both $942.25 $250 Course unknown UAFS Van Buren4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% UAFS Van Buren HS Both $792.25 $250 Course unknown Van Buren HS UAFS CTE Both $792.25 varies Course 100% Waldron— UAFS satellite4 Both $239.75 varies Credit hour 100% Arkansas High UAM School Spring $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 3 Arkansas Virtual Academy High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour Crossett High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 47 Dermott High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour Dumas High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 14

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Hamburg High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 58 Lakeside High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 6 McGehee High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 19 Monticello Occupational Education UAM Center Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 65 Parkers Chapel UAM High School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 28 Southeast Arkansas Community - Based Education Center UAM (SEACBEC) Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 49 White Hall High UAM School Both $263.30 $117.10 Credit hour 87 UAPB KIPP HS Fall $1,923 $135 Credit hour 5 UAPB Pine Bluff HS Both $6070.50 $450 Credit hour 29 Academics Plus Charter UAPTC Academy Fall $86 $0 Credit hour 29 Academics Plus Charter UAPTC Academy Spring $86 $0 Credit hour 18 Arkansas Connections UAPTC Academy Both $134 $0 Credit hour 1 Arkansas Virtual UAPTC Academy Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 4 Arkansas Virtual UAPTC Academy Spring $134 $0 Credit hour 2 UAPTC Bauxite HS Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 3 UAPTC Bauxite HS Spring $134 $0 Credit hour 1 UAPTC Benton HS Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 10 UAPTC Benton HS Spring $134 $0 Credit hour 5 UAPTC Bryant HS Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 17 UAPTC Bryant HS Spring $134 $0 Credit hour 10 Calvary UAPTC Academy Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 15 Calvary UAPTC Academy Fall $86 $0 Credit hour 31

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit Calvary UAPTC Academy Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 10 Calvary UAPTC Academy Spring $86 $0 Credit hour 27 Central Arkansas UAPTC Christian Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 24 Central Arkansas UAPTC Christian Spring $258 $133 Course 0 Central Arkansas UAPTC Christian Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 33 Early College Credits Homeschool UAPTC Organization Both $258 $133 Course 0 Early College Credits Homeschool UAPTC Organization Spring $15 $0 Course 7 eSTEM Public UAPTC Charter Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 6 eSTEM Public UAPTC Charter Spring $134 $0 Credit hour 4 UAPTC Hall HS Both $258 $133 Course 0 UAPTC Jacksonville HS Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 16 UAPTC Jacksonville HS Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 15 Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter UAPTC Academy Both $258 $133 Course 0 Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter UAPTC Academy Both $15 $0 Credit hour 2 Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter UAPTC Academy Fall $134 $0 Credit hour 9 LRSD Metropolitan UAPTC HS5 Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 19 UAPTC Mayflower HS Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 4 UAPTC Mayflower HS Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 5 North Little UAPTC Rock HS Both $258 $133 Course 0 North Little UAPTC Rock HS Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 64

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Institution High School Semester Tuition (Before & After Scholarships) # of Partner students who did not pay tuition Before After Unit North Little UAPTC Rock HS Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 62 Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical UAPTC Center6 Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 9 Parkview UAPTC Magnet HS Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 3 Southwest Christian UAPTC Academy Both $258 $133 Course 0 Southwest Little UAPTC Rock HS Fall $15 $0 Credit hour 12 Southwest Little UAPTC Rock HS Spring $15 $0 Credit hour 6 1. ASUMH: Tuition charged before scholarships was $98 per credit hour 2. ATU: Tuition charged to students on the Russellville and Ozark campuses is paid by the high school, not the student. Tuition charged to students at the Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) is covered by Vocational Center Aid. 3. SEARK: No tuition was charged for concurrent courses during AY 2020-21 year. 4. UAFS: Schools are affiliated with WATC (Western Arkansas Training Center) 5. UALR: LRSD Metropolitan includes students from Little Rock HS, Parkview Arts/Science Magnet HS, and Southwest Little Rock HS 6. UALR: NEACTC includes students from Greene County Technical HS, Harrisburg HS, Paragould HS, and the Academies at Jonesboro HS

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Appendix E

Arkansas Concurrent Enrollment Summary

The infographic below provides a brief snapshot of concurrent and dual enrollment education across the state. In AY 2021,18,643 high school students took concurrent and/or dual enrollment courses in Arkansas—a slight decline after three consecutive years of increased enrollment. When examining student demographics, the majority of students who enroll in concurrent and dual enrolled courses are female students. Six out of every ten students are female. Of the Arkansas public institutions that offer concurrent and dual enrollment courses, the institutions listed below generated the largest share of concurrent credit across the state.

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Appendix F

Arkansas Institutions with High School Partners by City and County Location

Institution High School City County ANC Armorel High School Armorel Mississippi ANC Blytheville High School Blytheville Mississippi ANC Gosnell High School Gosnell Mississippi Kipp Delta Collegiate High ANC Helena Phillips Sch ANC Valley View High School Jonesboro Craighead ANC Westside High School Jonesboro Craighead ANC East Poinsett County HS Lepanto Poinsett ANC Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski ANC Manila High School Manila Mississippi ANC Buffalo Island Central HS Monette Craighead ANC Osceola High School Osceola Mississippi ANC Delta School Wilson Mississippi ANC Rivercrest High School Wilson Mississippi ASUB Bald Knob High School Bald Knob White ASUB Southside Charter Hs Batesville Independence ASUB South Side School Bee Branch Van Buren ASUB Beebe High School Beebe White ASUB Bradford High School Bradford White ASUB Cabot High School Cabot Lonoke ASUB Concord High School Concord Cleburne ASUB West Side High School Greers Ferry Cleburne ASUB Heber Springs High School Heber Springs Cleburne ASUB Lighthouse Christian School Hot Springs Garland ASUB Jacksonville High School Jacksonville Pulaski ASUB White County Central Hs Judsonia White ASUB Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski ASUB Baptist Preparatory School Little Rock Pulaski ASUB Lonoke High School Lonoke Lonoke ASUB Southside High School Mc Neil Columbia Mount Vernon-Enola High ASUB Mount Vernon Faulkner School ASUB Pangburn High School Pangburn White ASUB Quitman Jr Sr High School Quitman Cleburne ASUB Rose Bud High School Rose Bud White ASUB Crosspointe Preparatory Searcy White ASUB Harding Academy Searcy White ASUB Riverview High School Searcy White ASUB Searcy High School Searcy White 3-34

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Institution High School City County ASUB Abundant Life Christian Acad Sherwood Pulaski ASUB Arkansas High School Texarkana Miller ASUJ Arkadelphia High School Arkadelphia Clark ASUJ Bald Knob High School Bald Knob White ASUJ Bay High School Bay Craighead ASUJ Beebe High School Beebe White ASUJ Bentonville High School Bentonville Benton Northwest Arkansas ASUJ Bentonville Benton Classical ASUJ Kipp Blytheville Coll Hs Blytheville Mississippi ASUJ Bradley High School Bradley Columbia ASUJ Cabot High School Cabot Lonoke ASUJ Bentonville West High School Centerton BENTON ASUJ Corning High School Corning Clay ASUJ Crossett High School Crossett Ashley ASUJ Future School Of Fort Smith Fort Smith SEBASTIAN ASUJ Greenbrier High School Greenbrier Faulkner ASUJ Greenland High School Greenland Washington Harrisburg College Career ASUJ Harrisburg Poinsett Prep ASUJ Heber Springs High School Heber Springs Cleburne ASUJ Jessieville High School Jessieville Garland ASUJ Academies At Jonesboro Hs Jonesboro Craighead ASUJ Nettleton High School Jonesboro Craighead ASUJ Ridgefield Christian School Jonesboro Craighead ASUJ Valley View High School Jonesboro Craighead ASUJ Westside High School Jonesboro Craighead ASUJ White County Central Hs Judsonia White ASUJ Lavaca High School Lavaca Sebastian ASUJ Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski ASUJ Central High School Little Rock Pulaski ASUJ Joe T Robinson High School Little Rock Pulaski Lisa Academy West High ASUJ Little Rock Pulaski School ASUJ Lonoke High School Lonoke Lonoke ASUJ Mansfield High School Mansfield Sebastian ASUJ Marion High School Marion Crittenden ASUJ Marmaduke High School Marmaduke Greene Maumelle Charter High ASUJ Maumelle Pulaski School ASUJ Maynard High School Maynard Randolph ASUJ Lisa Academy-North N Little Rock Pulaski ASUJ Cedar Ridge High School Newark Independence

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Institution High School City County ASUJ Osceola High School Osceola Mississippi ASUJ Greene County Tech Hs Paragould Greene ASUJ Paragould High School Paragould Greene ASUJ Pea Ridge High School Pea Ridge Benton ASUJ Lake Hamilton High School Pearcy Garland ASUJ Piggott High School Piggott Clay ASUJ Pine Bluff High School Pine Bluff Jefferson ASUJ Rector High School Rector Clay ASUJ Rogers New Tech Hs Rogers Benton ASUJ Salem High School Salem Fulton ASUJ Sheridan High School Sheridan Grant ASUJ Stuttgart High School Stuttgart Arkansas ASUJ Trumann High School Trumann Poinsett West Memphis Christian ASUJ West Memphis Crittenden School ASUJ Rivercrest High School Wilson Mississippi ASUJ Yellville Summit High School Yellville Marion ASUMH Calico Rock High School Calico Rock Izard ASUMH Cotter High School Cotter Baxter ASUMH Flippin High School Flippin Marion ASUMH Highland High School Hardy Sharp ASUMH Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski ASUMH Lonoke High School Lonoke Lonoke Mountain Home Christian ASUMH Mountain Home Baxter Acady ASUMH Mountain Home Hs Car Acad Mountain Home Baxter ASUMH Mountain View High School Mountain View Stone ASUMH Norfork High School Norfork Baxter ASUMH Salem High School Salem Fulton ASUMH Viola High School Viola Fulton ASUMH Yellville Summit High School Yellville Marion ASUMS Earle High School Earle Crittenden ASUMS Marion High School Marion Crittenden Palestine Wheatley High ASUMS Palestine Saint Francis School Academies Of W Memphis ASUMS West Memphis Crittenden Hs West Memphis Christian ASUMS West Memphis Crittenden School ASUN Bradford High School Bradford White ASUN Brookland High School Brookland Craighead Harrisburg College Career ASUN Harrisburg Poinsett Prep ASUN Westside High School Hartman Johnson

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Institution High School City County ASUN Jacksonville High School Jacksonville Pulaski ASUN Academies At Jonesboro Hs Jonesboro Craighead ASUN Nettleton High School Jonesboro Craighead ASUN Westside High School Jonesboro Craighead ASUN Riverside High School Lake City Craighead ASUN East Poinsett County Hs Lepanto Poinsett ASUN Marked Tree High School Marked Tree Poinsett ASUN Mccrory High School Mc Crory Woodruff ASUN Buffalo Island Central Hs Monette Craighead ASUN Cedar Ridge High School Newark Independence ASUN Newport High School Newport Jackson ASUN Paragould High School Paragould Greene ASUN Trumann High School Trumann Poinsett ASUN Tuckerman High School Tuckerman Jackson ASUN Walnut Ridge High School Walnut Ridge Lawrence ASUTR Avilla Christian Academy Alexander Saint Francis ASUTR Arkadelphia High School Arkadelphia Clark ASUTR Benton Sr Hs Benton Saline ASUTR Harmony Grove High School Benton Saline ASUTR Bismarck High School Bismarck Hot Spring ASUTR Arkansas Christian Academy Bryant Saint Francis ASUTR Bryant High School Bryant Saline ASUTR Ouachita High School Donaldson Hot Spring ASUTR Lakeside High School Hot Springs Garland ASUTR Glen Rose High School Malvern Hot Spring ASUTR Magnet Cove High School Malvern Hot Spring ASUTR Malvern High School Malvern Hot Spring ASUTR Poyen High School Poyen Grant ASUTR Sheridan High School Sheridan Grant ATU Alma High School Alma Crawford ATU Alpena High School Alpena Boone ATU Centerpoint High School Amity Pike ATU Atkins High School Atkins Pope ATU Bald Knob High School Bald Knob White ATU Bauxite High School Bauxite Saline ATU Bay High School Bay Craighead ATU Bearden High School Bearden Ouachita ATU South Side School Bee Branch Van Buren ATU Bigelow High School Bigelow Perry ATU Booneville High School Booneville Logan ATU County Line High School Branch Franklin

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Institution High School City County ATU Harmony Grove High School Camden Ouachita ATU Carlisle High School Carlisle Lonoke ATU Cave City High School Cave City Sharp ATU Cedarville High School Cedarville Crawford ATU Nemo Vista High School Center Ridge Conway ATU Charleston High School Charleston Franklin ATU Clarendon High School Clarendon Monroe ATU Clarksville High School Clarksville Johnson ATU Clinton High School Clinton Van Buren ATU Concord High School Concord Cleburne ATU Conway Christian School Conway Faulkner ATU Cotter High School Cotter Baxter ATU Crossett High School Crossett Ashley ATU Danville High School Danville Yell ATU Dardanelle High School Dardanelle Yell ATU Dermott High School Dermott Chicot ATU Des Arc High School Des Arc Prairie ATU Ouachita High School Donaldson Hot Spring ATU Dover High School Dover Pope ATU Elkins High School Elkins Washington ATU England High School England Lonoke ATU Eureka Springs High School Eureka Springs Carroll ATU Fordyce High School Fordyce Dallas ATU Future School Of Fort Smith Fort Smith SEBASTIAN ATU Gravette High School Gravette Benton ATU Greenbrier High School Greenbrier Faulkner ATU Greenland High School Greenland Washington ATU Greenwood High School Greenwood Sebastian ATU West Side High School Greers Ferry Cleburne ATU Gurdon High School Gurdon Clark ATU Guy Perkins High School Guy Faulkner ATU Hampton High School Hampton Calhoun Harrison Hs Conversion ATU Harrison Boone Charter ATU Westside High School Hartman Johnson ATU Wonderview High School Hattieville Conway ATU Western Yell County Hs Havana Yell ATU Hazen High School Hazen Prairie ATU Hector High School Hector Pope ATU Hermitage High School Hermitage Bradley ATU Spring Hill High School Hope Hempstead ATU Horatio High School Horatio Sevier 3-38

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Institution High School City County ATU Fountain Lake High School Hot Springs Garland ATU Jasper High School Jasper Newton ATU White County Central Hs Judsonia White ATU Junction City High School Junction City Union ATU Kingston High School Kingston Newton ATU Lakeside High School Lake Village Chicot ATU Lamar High School Lamar Johnson ATU Lavaca High School Lavaca Sebastian Lincoln New Tech High ATU Lincoln Washington School Arkansas School For The ATU Little Rock Pulaski Blind ATU Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski Estem High Public Charter ATU Little Rock Pulaski Sch Quest Academy West Little ATU Little Rock PULASKI Rock ATU Magazine High School Magazine Logan ATU Mansfield High School Mansfield Sebastian ATU Marshall High School Marshall Searcy Maumelle Charter High ATU Maumelle Pulaski School ATU Mayflower High School Mayflower Faulkner ATU Mccrory High School Mc Crory Woodruff ATU Mcgehee Jr Sr High School Mc Gehee Desha ATU Mena High School Mena Polk ATU Drew Central High School Monticello Drew ATU Monticello High School Monticello Drew ATU Sacred Heart Catholic School Morrilton Conway ATU Mount Judea High School Mount Judea Newton ATU Mountain Pine High School Mountain Pine Garland ATU Mountainburg High School Mountainburg Crawford ATU Mulberry High School Mulberry Crawford ATU Cedar Ridge High School Newark Independence ATU Newport High School Newport Jackson ATU Norfork High School Norfork Baxter ATU Oark High School Oark Newton ATU Two Rivers High School Ola Yell ATU Ozark High School Ozark Franklin ATU Paris High School Paris Logan ATU Pea Ridge High School Pea Ridge Benton ATU Perryville High School Perryville Perry ATU Piggott High School Piggott Clay ATU Midland High School Pleasant Plains Independence 3-39

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Institution High School City County ATU Pottsville High School Pottsville Pope ATU Quitman Jr Sr High School Quitman Cleburne ATU Woodlawn High School Rison Cleveland ATU Rose Bud High School Rose Bud White ATU Nevada School Rosston Nevada ATU Russellville High School Russellville Pope ATU Saint Paul High School Saint Paul Madison ATU Salem High School Salem Fulton ATU Scranton High School Scranton Logan ATU Shirley High School Shirley Van Buren ATU Sparkman High School Sparkman Ouachita ATU Star City High School Star City Lincoln ATU Subiaco Academy Subiaco Logan ATU Taylor High School Taylor Columbia ATU Valley Springs High School Valley Springs Boone ATU River Valley Virtual Academy Van Buren ATU Van Buren High School Van Buren Crawford ATU Warren Hs Dist Conv Chrtr Warren Bradley ATU West Fork High School West Fork Washington BRTC Brookland High School Brookland Craighead BRTC Corning High School Corning Clay BRTC Hoxie High School Hoxie Lawrence BRTC Sloan Hendrix High School Imboden Lawrence BRTC Marmaduke High School Marmaduke Greene BRTC Maynard High School Maynard Randolph BRTC Crowleys Ridge Academy Paragould Greene BRTC Greene County Tech Hs Paragould Greene BRTC Paragould High School Paragould Greene BRTC Pocahontas High School Pocahontas Randolph BRTC Rector High School Rector Clay BRTC Hillcrest High School Strawberry Lawrence BRTC Walnut Ridge High School Walnut Ridge Lawrence CCCUA Centerpoint High School Amity Pike CCCUA Ashdown High School Ashdown Little River CCCUA Cossatot River High School Cove Polk CCCUA De Queen High School De Queen Sevier CCCUA Dierks High School Dierks Howard CCCUA Foreman High School Foreman Little River CCCUA Horatio High School Horatio Sevier CCCUA Kirby High School Kirby Pike CCCUA Mineral Springs High School Mineral Springs Howard

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Institution High School City County CCCUA Murfreesboro High School Murfreesboro Pike CCCUA Nashville High School Nashville Howard CCCUA Umpire High School Umpire Polk CRC Arkansas Consolidated Hs Alexander Saint Francis CRC Crowleys Ridge Academy Paragould Greene EACC Augusta High School Augusta Woodruff EACC Brinkley High School Brinkley Monroe EACC Cross County High School Cherry Valley Cross Calvary Christian High EACC Forrest City Sharp School EACC Forrest City High School Forrest City Saint Francis Harrisburg College Career EACC Harrisburg Poinsett Prep EACC Lee Academy Marianna Lee EACC Lee High School Marianna Lee EACC Buffalo Island Central Hs Monette Craighead Palestine Wheatley High EACC Palestine Saint Francis School EACC Rivercrest High School Wilson Mississippi EACC Wynne High School Wynne Cross HSU Arkadelphia High School Arkadelphia Clark HU Harding Academy Searcy White NAC Alpena High School Alpena Boone NAC Bergman High School Bergman Boone NAC Berryville High School Berryville Carroll NAC Clinton High School Clinton Van Buren NAC Deer High School Deer Newton NAC Eureka Springs High School Eureka Springs Carroll NAC Bruno-Pyatt School Everton Searcy NAC Fayetteville High School Fayetteville Washington NAC Flippin High School Flippin Marion NAC Green Forest High School Green Forest Carroll Harrison Hs Conversion NAC Harrison Boone Charter NAC Huntsville High School Huntsville Madison NAC Jasper High School Jasper Newton NAC Kingston High School Kingston Newton NAC Lead Hill School Lead Hill Boone NAC Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski NAC Marshall High School Marshall Searcy NAC Mount Judea High School Mount Judea Newton NAC Bible Baptist Christian School Omaha Boone NAC Omaha High School Omaha Boone

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Institution High School City County NAC Saint Joe High School Saint Joe Searcy NAC Saint Paul High School Saint Paul Madison NAC Valley Springs High School Valley Springs Boone NAC Western Grove High School Western Grove Searcy NAC Yellville Summit High School Yellville Marion NPC Bryant High School Bryant Saline Arkansas Sch Math And NPC Hot Springs Garland Science NPC Christian Ministries Academy Hot Springs Garland NPC Cutter-Morning Star Hs Hot Springs Garland NPC Fountain Lake High School Hot Springs Garland Gospel Light Christian NPC Hot Springs Garland School NPC Hot Springs World Class Hs Hot Springs Garland NPC Lakeside High School Hot Springs Garland NPC Jessieville High School Jessieville Garland NPC Lakeside High School Lake Village Chicot NPC East Poinsett County Hs Lepanto Poinsett NPC Mountain Pine High School Mountain Pine Garland NPC Caddo Hills High School Norman Montgomery NPC Lake Hamilton High School Pearcy Garland NWACC Bentonville High School Bentonville Benton NWACC Bentonville West High School Centerton BENTON NWACC Life Way Christian School Centerton Benton NWACC Decatur High School Decatur Benton NWACC Elkins High School Elkins Washington Farmington Career NWACC Farmington Washington Academies NWACC Allps School Of Innovation Fayetteville Washington NWACC Fayetteville High School Fayetteville Washington NWACC Fayetteville Virtual Academy Fayetteville Washington NWACC New School Fayetteville Washington NWACC Prism Education Center Fayetteville Washington Gentry Conversion Charter NWACC Gentry Benton Hs NWACC Gravette High School Gravette Benton NWACC Greenland High School Greenland Washington Lincoln New Tech High NWACC Lincoln Washington School NWACC Pea Ridge High School Pea Ridge Benton NWACC Prairie Grove High School Prairie Grove Washington NWACC Arkansas Arts Academy Hs Rogers Benton NWACC Heritage High School Rogers Benton NWACC Rogers High School Rogers Benton 3-42

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Institution High School City County NWACC Rogers New Tech Hs Rogers Benton NWACC Siloam Springs High School Siloam Springs Benton Don Tyson School Of NWACC Springdale Washington Innovation NWACC Shiloh Christian School Springdale Washington Springdale Har-Ber High NWACC Springdale Washington School NWACC Springdale High School Springdale Washington NWACC Ozark Catholic Academy Tontitown Washington NWACC Lincoln High School Washington Hempstead NWACC West Fork High School West Fork Washington OZC Izard County High School Brockwell Izard OZC Cave City High School Cave City Sharp OZC Rural Special High School Fox Stone OZC Highland High School Hardy Sharp Mammoth Spring High OZC Mammoth Spring Fulton School OZC Marshall High School Marshall Searcy OZC Melbourne High School Melbourne Izard OZC Mountain View High School Mountain View Stone OZC Pangburn High School Pangburn White OZC Salem High School Salem Fulton OZC Shirley High School Shirley Van Buren OZC Timbo High School Timbo Stone OZC Viola High School Viola Fulton PCCUA Barton High School Barton Phillips PCCUA Dewitt High School De Witt Arkansas PCCUA Dumas High School Dumas Desha PCCUA Hazen High School Hazen Prairie Kipp Delta Collegiate High PCCUA Helena Phillips Sch PCCUA Marvell Academy Marvell Phillips PCCUA Marvell High School Marvell Phillips PCCUA Stuttgart High School Stuttgart Arkansas PCCUA Central High School West Helena Phillips PCCUA De Soto School West Helena Phillips SACC El Dorado High School El Dorado Union SACC Parkers Chapel High School El Dorado Union SACC West Side Christian School El Dorado Union SACC Hampton High School Hampton Calhoun SACC Junction City High School Junction City Union SACC Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski SACC Smackover High School Smackover Union

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Institution High School City County SACC Strong High School Strong Union SAUM Harmony Grove High School Benton Saline Arkansas Connections SAUM Bentonville BENTON Academy SAUM Bradley High School Bradley Columbia SAUM Emerson High School Emerson Columbia SAUM Gurdon High School Gurdon Clark SAUM Baptist Temple Academy Hot Springs Garland SAUM Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski SAUM Baptist Preparatory School Little Rock Pulaski SAUM Columbia Christian School Magnolia Columbia SAUM Magnolia High School Magnolia Columbia SAUM Glen Rose High School Malvern Hot Spring SAUM Prairie Grove High School Prairie Grove Washington SAUM Community Christian School Russellville Pope SAUM Taylor High School Taylor Columbia SAUM Valley Springs High School Valley Springs Boone SAUM De Soto School West Helena Phillips SAUT Ashdown High School Ashdown Little River SAUT Bearden High School Bearden Ouachita SAUT Victory Christian Academy Beebe White SAUT Harmony Grove High School Benton Saline Camden Fairview High SAUT Camden Ouachita School SAUT Harmony Grove High School Camden Ouachita SAUT Victory Christian School Camden Ouachita SAUT Fordyce High School Fordyce Dallas SAUT Hampton High School Hampton Calhoun SAUT Magnolia High School Magnolia Columbia SAUT Rison High School Rison Cleveland SAUT Smackover High School Smackover Union SAUT Sparkman High School Sparkman Ouachita SEAC Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski SEAC Dollarway High School Pine Bluff Jefferson SEAC Pine Bluff High School Pine Bluff Jefferson SEAC Watson Chapel High School Pine Bluff Jefferson SEAC Rison High School Rison Cleveland SEAC Sheridan High School Sheridan Grant SEAC White Hall High School White Hall Jefferson UACCB Bald Knob High School Bald Knob White UACCB Batesville High School Batesville Independence UACCB Southside Charter Hs Batesville Independence

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Institution High School City County UACCB Cave City High School Cave City Sharp UACCB Concord High School Concord Cleburne UACCB Highland High School Hardy Sharp UACCB Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski UACCB Cedar Ridge High School Newark Independence UACCB Pangburn High School Pangburn White UACCB Midland High School Pleasant Plains Independence UACCB Searcy High School Searcy White UACCB Hillcrest High School Strawberry Lawrence UACCHT Blevins High School Blevins Hempstead UACCHT Fouke High School Fouke Miller Garrett Memorial Christian UACCHT Hope Hempstead Sch UACCHT Hope High School Hope Hempstead UACCHT Spring Hill High School Hope Hempstead Lafayette County High UACCHT Lewisville Lafayette School UACCHT Lewisville High School Lewisville Lafayette UACCHT Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski UACCHT Murfreesboro High School Murfreesboro Pike UACCHT Pleasant Grove H S Pleasant Grove Van Buren UACCHT Prescott High School Prescott Nevada UACCHT Nevada School Rosston Nevada UACCHT Taylor High School Taylor Columbia UACCHT Arkansas High School Texarkana Miller UACCHT Genoa Central High School Texarkana Miller UACCHT Trinity Christian School Texarkana Miller Cornerstone Christian UACCHT Tillar Drew Academy UACCM Atkins High School Atkins Pope UACCM South Side School Bee Branch Van Buren UACCM Bigelow High School Bigelow Perry UACCM Nemo Vista High School Center Ridge Conway UACCM Clinton High School Clinton Van Buren UACCM Conway High School Conway Faulkner UACCM Danville High School Danville Yell UACCM Dover High School Dover Pope UACCM Greenbrier High School Greenbrier Faulkner UACCM Wonderview High School Hattieville Conway UACCM Western Yell County Hs Havana Yell UACCM Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski UACCM Mayflower High School Mayflower Faulkner UACCM Morrilton High School Morrilton Conway 3-45

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Institution High School City County UACCM Sacred Heart Catholic School Morrilton Conway UACCM Perryville High School Perryville Perry UACCM Russellville High School Russellville Pope UACCRM Cossatot River High School Cove Polk UACCRM Acorn High School Mena Polk UACCRM Mena High School Mena Polk UACCRM Polk County Virtual Academy Mena UACCRM Mount Ida High School Mount Ida Montgomery UACCRM Caddo Hills High School Norman Montgomery UACCRM Oden High School Oden Polk UACCRM Umpire High School Umpire Polk UACCRM Waldron High School Waldron Scott UAFS Alma High School Alma Crawford UAFS Booneville High School Booneville Logan UAFS County Line High School Branch Franklin UAFS Cedarville High School Cedarville Crawford UAFS Charleston High School Charleston Franklin UAFS Future School Of Fort Smith Fort Smith Sebastian UAFS Northside High School Fort Smith Sebastian UAFS Southside High School Fort Smith Sebastian UAFS Union Christian Academy Fort Smith Searcy UAFS Greenwood High School Greenwood Sebastian UAFS Hackett High School Hackett Sebastian Arkansas Sch Math And UAFS Hot Springs Garland Science UAFS Lavaca High School Lavaca Sebastian UAFS Magazine High School Magazine Logan UAFS Mansfield High School Mansfield Sebastian UAFS Mountainburg High School Mountainburg Crawford UAFS Mulberry High School Mulberry Crawford UAFS Paris High School Paris Logan UAFS Van Buren High School Van Buren Crawford UAFS Waldron High School Waldron Scott UALR Greenbrier High School Greenbrier Faulkner UALR Jacksonville High School Jacksonville Pulaski Estem High Public Charter UALR Little Rock Pulaski Sch UALR Joe T Robinson High School Little Rock Pulaski UALR Mount St Mary Academy Little Rock Pulaski UALR Parkview Arts Sci Magnet Hs Little Rock Pulaski UALR Pulaski Academy Little Rock Pulaski Maumelle Charter High UALR Maumelle Pulaski School 3-46

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Institution High School City County UALR Maumelle High School Maumelle Pulaski UALR Morrilton High School Morrilton Conway UALR Sheridan High School Sheridan Grant UALR Sylvan Hills High School Sherwood Pulaski UALR Vilonia High School Vilonia Faulkner UALR Central High School West Helena Phillips UAM Crossett High School Crossett Ashley UAM Dermott High School Dermott Chicot UAM Dumas High School Dumas Desha UAM Parkers Chapel High School El Dorado Union UAM Hamburg High School Hamburg Ashley UAM Hermitage High School Hermitage Bradley UAM Lakeside High School Lake Village Chicot UAM Mcgehee Jr Sr High School Mc Gehee Desha UAM Drew Central High School Monticello Drew UAM Monticello High School Monticello Drew UAM Arkansas High School Texarkana Miller UAM Warren Hs Dist Conv Chrtr Warren Bradley UAM Central High School West Helena Phillips UAM White Hall High School White Hall Jefferson UAPB Kipp Blytheville Coll Hs Blytheville Mississippi Kipp Delta Collegiate High UAPB Helena Phillips Sch UAPB Pine Bluff High School Pine Bluff Jefferson UAPTC Bauxite High School Bauxite Saline UAPTC Benton Sr Hs Benton Saline Arkansas Connections UAPTC Bentonville BENTON Academy UAPTC Bryant High School Bryant Saline Harrisburg College Career UAPTC Harrisburg Poinsett Prep UAPTC Heber Springs High School Heber Springs Cleburne UAPTC Jacksonville High School Jacksonville Pulaski UAPTC Jacksonville Lighthouse Acad Jacksonville Pulaski UAPTC Academies At Jonesboro Hs Jonesboro Craighead UAPTC Arkansas Virtual Academy Little Rock Pulaski UAPTC Central High School Little Rock Pulaski Estem High Public Charter UAPTC Little Rock Pulaski Sch UAPTC Hall High School Little Rock Pulaski UAPTC J A Fair High School Little Rock Pulaski UAPTC Mcclellan High School Little Rock Pulaski UAPTC Parkview Arts Sci Magnet Hs Little Rock Pulaski

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Institution High School City County Southwest Christian UAPTC Little Rock Pulaski Academy Maumelle Charter High UAPTC Maumelle Pulaski School UAPTC Maumelle High School Maumelle Pulaski UAPTC Mayflower High School Mayflower Faulkner UAPTC Calvary Academy N Little Rock Pulaski Central Arkansas Christian UAPTC N Little Rock Pulaski Sch UAPTC N Little Rock Ctr Excellence N Little Rock Pulaski UAPTC North Little Rock High School North Little Roc Pulaski UAPTC Greene County Tech Hs Paragould Greene UAPTC Paragould High School Paragould Greene UCA Conway Christian School Conway Faulkner UCA Conway High School Conway Faulkner UCA Saint Joseph School Conway Faulkner UCA Fayetteville High School Fayetteville Washington UCA Fayetteville Public Schools Fayetteville Washington UCA Catholic High School Little Rock Pulaski UCA Episcopal Collegiate School Little Rock Pulaski Little Rock Christian UCA Little Rock Pulaski Academy UCA Central Arkansas Christian N Little Rock Pulaski UCA Lisa Academy-North N Little Rock Pulaski

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Agenda Item No. 4 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

REPORT ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE ______

Arkansas Code Annotated §6-63-104 and Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) policy require that each college and university conduct an annual performance review of faculty members. Pursuant to this statute, Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) staff is required to monitor the faculty evaluation processes adopted at public institutions, and make a report to the Coordinating Board and Legislative Council each year. Each institution must have on file with ADHE a plan detailing the procedures for faculty evaluation at each institution. Institutions are required to submit a report to ADHE that describes the process followed during the academic year.

Faculty Performance Review Activities

Faculty performance was assessed using a variety of methods including assessment by students, remote and virtual classroom visits by administrators, peer review, and self- evaluation activities. The extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Arkansas state of emergency may have caused disruptions in the assessment of faculty during AY 21 academic-year. The majority of Arkansas institution conducted their faculty performance review activities with a recognition of workloads that were modified to support remote instruction.

Findings were shared with faculty members being evaluated and, when appropriate, an improvement plan was jointly developed between the faculty member and the administrator who conducted the evaluation. Evaluation methods and time frames of the process varied among institutions. All teaching faculty members including teaching assistants as well as full-time, part-time, adjunct, and visiting faculty were evaluated.

Institutional Monitoring of the Evaluation Process

Administrators at various levels were responsible for oversight of the evaluation process. Results, whether related to faculty performance or to the effectiveness of the process, were monitored and appropriate actions were taken. Evaluation results provided the basis for personnel promotion, merit salary increases, and reappointment decisions. Based on established faculty review processes, the performance of most faculty members exceeded satisfactory standards.

Peer Evaluation of Teaching

Institutions continue to conduct peer evaluations of instruction following their departmental/college guidelines. Institutions, provided local resources to conduct online teaching evaluations. ADHE, worked with the Association of College and University

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Educators(ACE) to connect institutions to free sources around effective online teaching practices, because of the diversity resources and skillsets among institutions.

Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI)

Institutions continued to administer SEIs to students with statements regarding the impact of COVID-19 on instruction. Specific remedial or disciplinary actions also were taken as a result of performance deficiencies revealed by the evaluation process. Most often this involved the development of professional improvement plans.

Appropriate stakeholders were involved in the formulation of the institution’s faculty performance evaluation plan. Most faculty members viewed the process as a useful tool for providing continuous assessment and improvement in instruction delivery and student learning.

Efforts in Working with Faculty Having Demonstrated Deficiencies in the Use of the English Language The English language proficiency of faculty members at all institutions was assessed prior to employment and then on an ongoing basis through student and administrator evaluations of faculty members’ classroom performances. A variety of means including increased use of distance-learning technologies, required participation in English as a Second Language courses, and accent reduction training are used for remedy when deficiencies are found.

Compliance with Statutory Requirements that Colleges of Education Work Collaboratively with Accredited Public Schools

The collaboration between Colleges of Education and the public schools in their respective areas was documented in these reports. Institutions partnered with public schools through Educational Renewal Zone, secondary career centers, educational cooperatives, and other programs that encouraged high school students to pursue postsecondary education. Institutions also engaged in numerous activities that provided assistance with staff development and school improvement programs, including advisory councils, professional development, mentoring programs, teacher, data collection and needs assessments. These activities were implemented, using flexible strategies, online remote and hybrid approaches.

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Agenda Item No. 5 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Acts 80, 81, and 636 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education or her designee is authorized to make technical changes and corrections when necessary in the program rules for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program.

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Financial Aid

Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program

Policy Statement

These rules shall be known as the Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program. This policy addresses the student eligibility criteria, method for recipient selection, continuing eligibility requirements, procedures for making payments to an approved institution of higher education, and other administrative procedures necessary for operation of the program.

Applicable Arkansas Code

Ark. Code Ann. 6-85-202 ET. Seq.

Applicability

This rule is applicable to students who apply for a scholarship under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program for the academic year 2010-2011 and each academic year thereafter. Recipients of Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarships are prohibited from receiving Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships under this subchapter.

Definitions

(1) “Academic Year” means fall, spring, first and second summer semesters in that order, or as defined by the Division of Higher Education;

(2) "ACT" means the ACT Assessment administered by ACT, Inc.;

(3) "ACT equivalent" means the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), COMPASS, Accuplacer ACCUPLACER, Asset or other nationally normed test that is correlated with the ACT and approved by the Division of Higher Education for use by institutions of higher education to assess a person's college readiness;

(4) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2 and that is:

(a) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university;

(b) A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds; or

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(5) "Approved school of nursing" means a school of nursing with its primary headquarter located in Arkansas that:

(a) Prepares students as registered nurses;

(b) Grants nursing diplomas;

(d) Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(e) Has been approved by the Division of Higher Education as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program; and

(f) Is not a two-year or four-year college or university;

(6) "Arkansas resident" means a natural person who provides evidence deemed sufficient by the Division of Higher Education that:

(a) For the twelve-month period required under basic eligibility requirements the person:

(i) Maintained a permanent home in Arkansas where the person resides for an average of no less than four (4) days and nights per calendar week; and

(ii) Either:

(a) Is an Arkansas registered voter;

(b) Holds a valid Arkansas motor vehicle driver's license;

(d) Uses an Arkansas residence address for federal or state tax purposes; or

(e) Claims Arkansas as a residence to hold public office or for judicial actions; or

(b) Before the deadline for filing a scholarship application under this rule the applicant:

(i) Is on active military status;

(ii) Qualifies for in-state tuition and fees if the student is a:

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(1) Veteran who was honorably discharged or released from a period of not less than ninety (90) days of active duty in the military, naval, or air service within three (3) years before the date of enrollment in a program of study;

(2) Dependent of a veteran under subdivision (1) of this section;

(3) Member of the armed forces; or

(4) Spouse of a member of the armed forces and,

(iii) Meets one (1) of the conditions under subdivision (6)(A)(ii) of this section;

(7) "Continuously enrolled" means:

(a) For a traditional student, he or she successfully completes at an approved institution of higher education twenty-seven (27) semester hours in the first academic year as a recipient and, except while the recipient is enrolled as a part- time student if the recipient is enrolled in the number of credit hours necessary to complete the recipient’s degree program, successfully completes thirty (30) semester hours each academic year thereafter;

(b) For a full-time nontraditional student, he or she successfully completes at an approved institution of higher education at least fifteen (15) semester hours of courses in consecutive semesters;

(c) For a part-time nontraditional student, he or she successfully completes at an approved institution of higher education at least six (6) semester hours of courses in consecutive semesters; and

(d) For a student who is enrolled in a degree plan that has a maximum number of semester hours in a semester that is less than the requirements of subdivisions (7)(A)-(C) of this section, he or she successfully completes at an approved institution of higher education the maximum number of hours required by the degree plan for the semester;

(8) "Cost of attendance" means the recognized cost of attendance of an institution of higher education calculated under rules established by the Division of Higher Education;

(9) “Full Time Student” means a student enrolled in at least twenty-seven (27) semester hours the first academic year and thirty (30) semester hours per academic year thereafter or the equivalent, as described in this rule, or the equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education;

(10) End-of-course assessment" means an examination taken at the completion of a course of study to determine whether a student demonstrates attainment of the knowledge and skills

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(10) "Enrolled" means that the approved institution of higher education where the student is attending class counts the student as enrolled for the hours claimed on the last day to add or drop a class at the approved institution of higher education;

(11) "High school equivalency test" means a test measuring the knowledge and skills usually learned in high school that is administered by a state-approved institution or organization;

(13) (11) High school grade point average" means the numbered grade average on a student's high school transcript calculated:

a. For a traditional student, using the first seven (7) of the last eight (8) semesters the student completed prior to graduating high school; or

b. For a nontraditional student, using the last eight (8) semesters the student completed before graduating high school;

(12) (14) “Incarcerated” means a person who has been convicted of a crime and is imprisoned for that crime or is being held in custody for trial or sentencing. Incarceration will result in applicant or recipient being ineligible for the Academic Challenge Scholarship;

(13) (15) "Lawful permanent resident" means a non-United States citizen who resides in the United States under a legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence and who may receive state public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1622;

(15)"Nontraditional student" means a student who is not a traditional student;

(16)"Personally identifiable student data" means any information that, alone or in combination with other available information, is linked or linkable to a specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the student's school community to identify the student with reasonable certainty;

(17) Postsecondary grade point average means the cumulative numbered grade average for college credit courses as calculated using a 4.0 scale;

(19) (14) "Qualified certificate program" means a program:

a. That is offered by an approved institution of higher education;

b. For which credit hours are awarded that are creditable toward an associate degree or baccalaureate degree; and

c. Recognized by the United States Division of Education for financial aid purposes;

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(20) (15) "Recipient" means an applicant awarded a scholarship funded through the program;

(21) "Scholarship hold" means the temporary suspension of a scholarship award to a traditional student under this rule approved by the Division of Higher Education under § 6-85-221;

(22) (16) "Semester" means one-half (1/2) of a traditional academic year at an institution of higher education, or an equivalent approved by the Division of Higher Education, in which a student enrolls for not less than:

a. Fifteen (15) credit hours as a full-time student, except that in the first semester as a first-time full-time freshman, a traditional student shall enroll in not less than twelve (12) credit hours; or

b. Six (6) credit hours as a part-time student;

(23) "Smart Core" means:

c. The college and career readiness curriculum by that name under rules of the State Board of Education; or

d. A college and career readiness curriculum that is:

i.Established by rules of the state board in coordination with the Division of Higher Education; and

ii. Substituted for the curriculum named "Smart Core”;

(24) (17) "State-supported student financial assistance" means a state-supported scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or tuition reimbursement funded with state funds or net proceeds from the state lottery awarded by:

a. The Division of Higher Education; or

b. A scholarship or grant awarded by an institution of higher education in this state in whole or in part by state funds, including without limitation:

i. Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement;

ii. Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors;

iii.Out-of-state tuition waivers for undergraduate students from contiguous states in close proximity to a college or university;

iv. Scholarships for transfers from two-year institutions;

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v. Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and

vi. Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance;

(25) "Successfully completed" means that a student completed a course at an institution of higher education and received the equivalent of a minimum letter grade of "D";

(26) (18) "Superscore" means the final composite score that is calculated according to a combination of the highest individual section scores across all of the ACT tests taken by an individual.

(26) (A) (19)(A)"Traditional student" means a student who:

(i) Will enter postsecondary education as a full-time first-time freshman on or before the fall semester of the academic year that begins immediately following:

(a) The student's graduation from high school; or

(b) The last day of the school year:

(1) That would have been the student's junior or senior year of high school; and

(2) In which the student completes the requirements for high school graduation and obtains a General Educational Development certificate instead of receiving a diploma; and

(ii) Remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student;

(B) "Traditional student" includes a student who otherwise meets this definition but delays entering postsecondary education under a scholarship hold approved by the Division of Higher Education.

Procedures

Basic Eligibility Requirements.

The basic requirements for an applicant to be eligible for an award from the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program are:

(1) (A) The applicant has been an Arkansas resident for at least the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date the applicant will enroll in an approved institution of higher education.

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(B) If the applicant is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either the applicant or a parent or guardian of the applicant shall have maintained Arkansas residency for at least the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date the applicant will enroll in an approved institution of higher education.

(C) (i) To be considered an Arkansas resident, an applicant shall demonstrate residency by evidence deemed sufficient to the Division of Higher Education.

(ii) Evidence of residency may include without limitation information provided by the applicant on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a subsequent application required by the United States Division of Education for federal financial aid.

(D) During the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date an applicant will enroll in an approved institution of higher education if the person for whom the twelve- month period is calculated under subdivision (1)(A) or (1)(B) of this section is deployed outside of Arkansas under military orders, the Division of Higher Education shall calculate the twelve (12) months by:

(i) Excluding months of military deployment outside of Arkansas that are within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date the applicant will enroll in an approved institution of higher education; and

(ii) Including months the person maintained Arkansas residency immediately preceding the military deployment outside of Arkansas;

(2) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or is a lawful permanent resident;

(3) (A) The applicant is accepted for admission as a full-time student or part-time student at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to or is creditable toward:

(a) A baccalaureate degree;

(b) An associate degree;

(d) A graduate-level or professional degree; or

(ii) An approved school of nursing in a program of study that leads to a nursing diploma under § 6-85-213.

(B) A full-time student shall enroll in at least twenty-seven (27) semester hours the first academic year and thirty (30) semester hours per academic year thereafter or the equivalent, as described in this rule, or the equivalent as defined by the Division of Higher Education.

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(C) A part-time student shall complete at least six (6) semester hours but less than the minimum number of semester hours for a full-time student, as defined by the Division of Higher Education.

(4) The applicant has not met the maximum continuing education eligibility requirements under § 6-85-210;

(5) The applicant does not owe a refund on a federal or state student financial aid grant for higher education;

(6) The applicant is not in default on a state or federal student financial aid loan for higher education;

(7) The applicant has not borrowed, as determined by the approved institution of higher education to be attended, in excess of the annual loan limits under the Federal Family Educational Loan Program Systems, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, Income Contingent Loan Demonstration Program, Stafford Loan Program, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students Program, or Supplemental Loan for Students Program in the same academic year for which the student has applied for assistance under this rule;

(8) The applicant is not incarcerated at the time of the application for or during the time the applicant receives a scholarship under this rule;

(9) The applicant has complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration;

(10) The applicant has completed and submitted to the United States Division of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a subsequent application required by the United States Division of Education for federal financial aid; and

(11) The applicant certifies that he or she is drug-free and pledges in writing on the application form to refrain from the use or abuse of illegal substances in order to become eligible and maintain eligibility for this program.

Additional Eligibility Requirements for Traditional Students.

In addition to the basic eligibility requirements an applicant is eligible as a traditional student if the applicant:

(1) Graduated from an Arkansas public high school and has a minimum superscore of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent;

(2) Has a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., as it existed on July 1, 2009, and graduated from an Arkansas public high school, and either:

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(A) Had a minimum superscore of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent; or

(B) Scored proficient or higher on all state-mandated end-of-course assessments, including without limitation end-of-course assessments on:

(i) Algebra I;

(ii) Geometry;

(iii) Biology; and

(iv) Literacy; or

(3) Achieved a minimum superscore of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent; and

(A) Graduated from a private high school, an out-of-state high school, or a home school high school; or

(B) In the year in which the student would have been a junior or senior in high school, completed the requirements for high school graduation and obtained a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Division of Career Education Division of Workforce Services instead of receiving a diploma; or

(4) Meets the following criteria;

(A) Was enrolled at an institution of higher education in the immediately preceding academic year as a full-time, first-time freshman;

(B) Did not receive a scholarship under this rule as a first-time, full-time freshman;

(C) Successfully completed with the equivalent of a minimum letter grade of “D” at least twenty-seven (27) semester hours of courses as a full-time, first-time freshman; and

(D) Achieved a postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale as a full-time, first –time freshman.

Additional eligibility requirements for a nontraditional student.

In addition to the basic eligibility requirements an applicant is eligible as a nontraditional student if the applicant meets one (1) of the following requirements:

(1) If the applicant has not been enrolled in an approved institution of higher education, has either:

(A) Graduated from an Arkansas public high school and achieved a 2.5 high school grade point average; or

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(B) Graduated from an Arkansas public high school, a private high school, an out-of- state high school, a home school high school, or obtained a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Division of Career Education Division of Workforce Services and had a minimum superscore of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent; or

(2) If the applicant has been enrolled in an approved institution of higher education, has earned a postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Continuing eligibility.

(a) (1) (A) A recipient who meets continuing eligibility criteria under this rule shall receive a scholarship for one (1) academic year renewable annually until the recipient has earned one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours.

(B) A recipient may continue to receive a scholarship after he or she has earned one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours, but not more than one hundred thirty (130) semester credit hours, if the student is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours as provided under § 6-61-232.

(1) A semester in which a student withdraws or fails to complete the number of credit hours for which the student first enrolled is counted toward the maximum number of semesters for which the student may receive a scholarship award under this rule.

(2) The maximums under this subsection apply to any degree program, regardless of whether or not the degree program requires additional semesters.

(3) A recipient may attend summer terms at the student’s own expense to earn credit hours necessary to maintain eligibility for a scholarship under this rule.

(4) For each eligible term, all required hours for continuing eligibility must be taken at one approved institution.

(b) To maintain eligibility for an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship under this rule, a recipient shall meet the following requirements:

(1) A recipient shall continue to meet the relevant eligibility requirements of this rule while a recipient of a scholarship under this rule;

(2) (A) (i) A recipient shall meet the satisfactory academic progress standards required to receive other financial aid at the approved institution of higher education where the recipient is enrolled, as determined by the Division of Higher Education in conjunction with the institution of higher education where the recipient is enrolled.

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(ii) (a) (B)(i) A recipient who does not successfully complete any credit hours toward degree completion in a semester in which he or she received a scholarship under this rule immediately forfeits the remainder of the scholarship award for that academic year.

(b) (ii)The Division shall notify the recipient of the loss of eligibility under this subdivision.

(iii) (C) By accepting scholarship funds under this rule, the receiving institution certifies that students will be enrolled in courses that will meet satisfactory academic progress standards leading toward a certificate, an associate degree, a nursing diploma, a baccalaureate degree, or a graduate-level or professional degree.

(B) The Division may approve a leave of absence for a reason that includes without limitation:

(i) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates the student or the student's immediate family member to be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or recuperation until released by the attending physician;

(ii) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to:

(a) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or

(b) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent;

(iii) Military service under § 6-61-112;

(iv) (a) A commitment for twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months of service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose.

(b) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project;

(c) The Division shall release a scholarship hold if the Division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement; or

(v) Any other reason approved by the Division;

(3) A recipient who enrolls in one (1) or more remedial courses shall complete all remedial courses required by the approved institution of higher education by the time the student completes the first thirty (30) semester hours attempted after receiving the scholarship;

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(4) A recipient shall earn a postsecondary grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale at an approved institution of higher education;

(5) A recipient shall enroll in courses that lead toward a baccalaureate degree or graduate- level or professional degree after attempting the lesser of: (A) Five (5) semesters; or

(B) The completion of an associate degree program; and

(6) A recipient shall meet any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Division of Higher Education.

(c) (1) A traditional student recipient who loses eligibility for a scholarship may apply as a first- time nontraditional student.

(2) A recipient under subdivision (c)(1) of this section who loses eligibility for the nontraditional student scholarship is not eligible to apply for a scholarship under any eligibility provision of this rule.

(d) If a recipient is subject to losing a scholarship under subsection (c) of this section due to a catastrophic event experienced by the recipient or a family member of the recipient, the Division may waive the requirements of this section and determine the appropriate requirements for the recipient to either retain or regain the scholarship.

Literacy tutoring.

(a) As an additional component to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program:

(1) Each applicant for the scholarship shall agree that for each year the scholarship is awarded he or she may volunteer to serve as a literacy tutor for a minimum of twenty (20) clock hours each semester in a public school or a faith-based educational institution serving students in prekindergarten through grade six (preK- 6);

(2) A recipient who agrees to volunteer as a literacy tutor:

(A) Shall complete the prerequisite training in literacy and college readiness skills provided under this section before he or she begins tutoring; and

(B) May receive college credit for the tutoring as determined by the institution of higher education where the recipient is enrolled; and

(3) An enrolled college student who participates in the tutorial program and fails to meet the academic eligibility requirement under this rule for the fall or spring semester shall be given the probationary opportunity during the subsequent spring or summer term to continue his or her education and improve academic performance before losing scholarship funding in the subsequent semester.

(b) A recipient who agrees to volunteer as a literacy tutor under this section shall receive the

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prerequisite training in literacy and college readiness from an approved institution of higher education based on training modules developed by the Division of Education.

Scholarship award amounts.

(a) The General Assembly may use net proceeds from the state lottery to fund the scholarships awarded under this rule and to supplement the state-supported student financial assistance that the General Assembly determines is necessary to meet the state’s objective for broadening and increasing access of Arkansas citizens to higher education.

(b) Net proceeds from the state lottery used to fund scholarships under this rule shall:

(1) Be used exclusively for the purposes set out in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 87, and this rule; and

(2) Supplement and shall not supplant nonlottery state educational resources.

(c) It is the General Assembly’s intent that before increasing award amounts for scholarships under this rule, the number of scholarships awarded to nontraditional students under § 6-5- 208 be increased.

(d) (c) The scholarships established under this rule are subject to available funding and do not create for any student an entitlement to financial assistance to enable the student's attendance at an approved institution of higher education.

(e) (1) (A) (d)(1)(A) Beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year, Subject to the availability of net revenue, the scholarship award amount under this rule for an academic year for a full-time recipient enrolled in a four-year approved institution of higher education is:

(i) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for a recipient who has earned less than twenty- seven (27) semester credit hours;

(ii) Four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a recipient who has earned at least twenty- seven (27) semester credit hours but less than fifty-seven (57) semester credit hours;

(iii)Four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a recipient who has earned at least fifty- seven (57) semester credit hours but less than eighty-seven (87) semester credit hours; and

(iv) (a) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a recipient who has earned at least eighty- seven (87) semester credit hours but no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours, unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred (120) semester credit hours, but not more than one hundred thirty (130) semester credit hours, as provided under § 6-61-232, then up to the number of credit hours required to complete the baccalaureate program.

(b) A recipient shall receive no more than one (1) year of the scholarship provided

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under subdivision (e)(1)(A)(iv)(a) (d)(1)(A)(iv)(a) of this section unless the recipient is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program that requires more than one hundred (120) semester credit hours as provided under § 6-61-232.

(c) (1) A recipient who is eligible to receive the scholarship under subdivision (e) (1)(A)(iv)(a) (d)(1)(A)(iv)(a) of this section may receive the scholarship while enrolled in a semester as a part-time student.

(2) The scholarship amount for the semester in which a recipient is enrolled as a part-time student under subdivision (e)(1)(A)(iv)(c)(1) (d)(1)(A)(iv)(c)(1) of this section shall be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the recipient is enrolled.

(B) The Division of Higher Education shall not accept new applications for scholarships for current achiever students under § 6-85-209 after June 1, 2012.

(C) (i) (B)(i) To determine the correct scholarship award amount based on credit hours, a first-time recipient shall submit a current college or university transcript if the first- time recipient has earned any semester credit hours to the Division of Higher Education no later than a date determined by the Division prior to the academic year for which the first-time recipient will receive an initial scholarship award.

(ii) A first-time recipient who does not submit a transcript to the Division on or before the date determined by the Division shall receive the award amount under subdivision (e)(1)(A)(i) (d)(1)(A)(i) of this section.

(D) (i) (C)(i) An Applicant may elect for the earned semester credit hours under subdivision (e)(1)(A) (d)(1)(A) of this section to be only those semester credit hours earned after graduating from high school or obtaining a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Division of Career Education Division of Workforce Services.

(ii) If the applicant makes the election under subdivision (e)(1)(D)(i) (d)(1)(C)(i) of this section, any semester credit hours earned through concurrent credit or any other method before graduating high school or obtaining a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Division of Career Education Division of Workforce Services shall not be counted as earned semester credit hours for the purposes of determining a recipient’s scholarship award amount under subdivision (e)(1)(A) (d)(1)(A) of this section.

(2) (A) Beginning with the 2017-18 academic year, the The Division shall award an aggregate amount of scholarship awards to nontraditional students of up to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000).

(B) (i) The Division shall return to the Office of the Arkansas Lottery the excess funding, if any, for scholarship awards the Division received under § 23-115-801.

(ii) The office shall deposit any funds received from the Division under this subdivision

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(e)(2)(B) (d)(2)(B) into a trust account the Lottery Scholarship Trust Account established under § 23-115-801(b).

(i) The applicant's level of progress toward completion of a certificate, an associate degree, a nursing diploma, a baccalaureate degree, or a graduate-level or professional degree; or

(ii) Other criteria established by the Division of Higher Education.

(3) The Subject to the availability of net revenue, the scholarship award for an academic year for a full-time student enrolled in one (1) of the following institutions of higher education is one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first year and three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the second year:

(A) A two-year approved institution of higher education;

(B) A branch campus of a four-year approved institution of higher education; or

(4) The Subject to the availability of net revenue, the scholarship award amount for a part-time student recipient shall be:

(A) One-half (1/2) of the award amount for a full-time student recipient, if the recipient is enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours but less than nine (9) semester hours; or

(B) Three-quarters (3/4) of the award amount for a full-time student recipient, if the recipient is enrolled in at least nine (9) semester hours but less than the number of hours required for a full-time student recipient.

(5) A current recipient who maintains eligibility for the scholarship under this rule shall continue to receive the scholarship award amount first awarded to the recipient.

(6) The Division shall give priority for a scholarship award to a full-time or part-time student:

(A) Who meets the eligibility requirements under this rule; and

(B) Whose parent, by birth or legal adoption: (i) Was a resident of the State of Arkansas at the time that person entered the service of the United States Armed Forces or whose official residence is in Arkansas; and

(ii) Was a member of the United States Armed Forces who was killed while performing military duty:

(a) In a status identified under 32 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. or 10 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.

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as they existed on January 1, 2011; or

(b) In state active duty status.

(f)(e) Annually by December 15, the Legislative Council shall provide to the General Assembly its recommendations for any changes to the:

(1) Award amounts;

(2) Number or type of scholarships; and

(3) Eligibility requirements.

(g) (f)It is the intent of the General Assembly that in determining award amounts under this rule the General Assembly will consider whether sufficient funds will be available to pay for scholarship awards through the anticipated completion of the degree or certificate a recipient is seeking.

(h) (g) All awards under this subchapter are subject to the prohibition under § 6-80-105 against using public funds in a student financial package in excess of the recognized cost of attendance at the institution where the student is enrolled.

(i)(1) (h)(1) If the Division has less than a sufficient amount from net proceeds from the state lottery to provide for the scholarship commitments under this rule, the Division shall give priority for continued financial support under this rule to a student with continuing eligibility superior to first-time applicants.

(2) If the funding is insufficient to fully fund the scholarships for students with continuing eligibility created under this rule, the Division shall award scholarships based upon the following criteria to students with continuing eligibility as follows:

(A) First, to students who have the highest level of progress toward completion of a certificate, an associate degree, a baccalaureate degree, or a graduate-level or professional degree, and who are enrolled in a program of study that is:

i. In an area of critical workforce need as determined by the Division; or

ii. In a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field;

(B) Second, to students who have the highest level of progress toward completion of a certificate, an associate degree, a baccalaureate degree, or a graduate-level or professional degree, and who are enrolled in a program of study other than those listed in subdivision (i)(2)(A) (h)(2)(A) of this section; and

(C) Last, in the event funding is insufficient to fully fund students under subdivision (i)(2)(A) (h)(2)(A) or (i)(2)(B) (h)(2)(B)of this section, to students who have the highest postsecondary grade point average.

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(3)(A) If after funding all students with continuing eligibility under this section funding is insufficient to fund all qualified first-time applicants, the Division shall award scholarships to first-time applicants in order of priority based upon the applicants' ACT superscore or ACT- equivalent superscore.

(B) If after prioritizing first-time applicants based upon the applicants' ACT or ACT equivalent scores funding is insufficient to fund all applicants with like ACT or ACT equivalent scores, the Division shall determine who receives an award by random drawing.

Payments of Scholarships.

(A) The Arkansas Division of Higher Education shall disburse scholarships to the approved institution of the student's choice. The Arkansas Division of Higher Education shall send funds to the institution via electronic funds transfer or state warrant. After verification of full-time enrollment, the institution will disburse the scholarship to the student according to the institution's disbursement procedures. The scholarship payment will correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods at the eligible institution. In no instance may the entire amount of the scholarship disbursement for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of such student in advance.

(B) Transfer of Scholarships to another Approved Institution

A recipient who has received an Academic Challenge Scholarship may transfer the scholarship to another approved Arkansas institution of higher education, provided that:

1. The student notifies the Arkansas Division of Higher Education of the change of status by October 1 for the fall term and by February 1 for the winter and/or spring terms by changing the college on the student’s ADHE YOUniversal financial aid account;

If the recipient of a scholarship withdraws, drops out, or is expelled on or after the first day of class of a payment period, the institution will determine whether the student received an overpayment of financial aid funds for non-institutional expenses. Overpayment is the difference between the amount received as cash disbursements and the amount incurred for non-institutional costs during the portion of the payment period that the student was actually enrolled. It is the institution's responsibility to contact students and recover overpayments.

(D) Refunds

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program is entitled to a refund of the scholarship or loan amount, for that semester, if the recipient of a scholarship or loan withdraws, drops out, or is expelled on or after his or her first day of class of the payment period and the situation falls under the refund policy of the institution. The institution shall pay the refund to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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(E) Overpayment

If the award of an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship results in an overpayment to the student according to the state law (Arkansas Code § 6-80-105) governing the stacking of scholarships, the institution shall follow the ADHE Stacking policy in reducing the student’s financial package to prevent the student from receiving funds above the federally recognized cost of attendance.

Institutional Responsibilities.

I. College/University Responsibilities

A. Administrative Agreement

The chief executive officer of the eligible institution is responsible for appointing one representative from the financial aid office to act as administrator of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program and to receive all communications, forms, etc. This representative is responsible for verification, data and compliance with all program rules and regulations. The institution must comply with all rules and regulations in order to maintain continued eligibility status.

B. Disbursement Records

The institution shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of scholarship funds.

C. Institutional Verification

The institution shall provide certification of full-time enrollment and enrollment in courses that will meet satisfactory academic progress standards, as of the eleventh day of classes, by completing a Verification Roster each semester after registration. The Verification Roster is an alphabetical listing by institution of all persons receiving the award for a given academic term. The certifying official is responsible for completing the verification rosters each semester or trimester. The Arkansas Division of Higher Education shall provide electronic Verification Rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator for each semester or trimester as needed. The electronic Verification Rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education by November 1 for the fall term and by March 15 for the spring term. Students who are enrolled less than full-time in the current term shall not receive scholarship benefits in that term. The Arkansas Division of Higher Education shall also provide electronic continuing eligibility rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator before the end of the spring term. The continuing eligibility rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education no later than June 1 to ensure that adequate time is provided to notify students of their status in the program.

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D. Deadlines for Disbursement of Funds

The deadline for disbursement of funds is no later than 10 days after receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed by these dates must be returned to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. For those students whose applications are received by ADHE too late to allow disbursement by these dates, disbursement will be made within 10 working days of receipt of the verification roster and electronic transfer of funds.

E. Due Diligence

The institution will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education on any Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship recipient or former recipient. In addition, the institution will exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program. The Arkansas Division of Higher Education shall periodically review the institution's records concerning this program in an effort to exercise its due diligence requirements as a steward of state funds.

II. Recipient's Responsibilities

It is the recipient's responsibility to notify the Arkansas Division of Higher Education of any change in status within 21 days. This will include: • Change in name • Change in address • Change in institution • Change in full-time status (twelve college credit hours for those students who are in their first fall semester following high school graduation, fifteen college credit hours for those students who are beyond the first fall semester following high school graduation)

Failure to notify the Arkansas Division of Higher Education of a change of status may affect future eligibility.

Scholarship hold. Leave of absence.

(a) (1) The Division of Higher Education may approve a scholarship hold or a leave of absence for a traditional student for a period of twenty-four (24) months or less.

(b) (2) The reasons for a scholarship hold or a leave of absence may include without limitation:

(A) (1) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates the student or the student's immediate family member to be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or to recuperate until released by the attending physician;

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(B) (2) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to:

(i)(A) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or (ii)(B) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent; or

(D) (4)(A) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose.

(ii) (B) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project.

(iii) (C) The Division shall release a scholarship hold or a leave of absence, whichever is applicable, if the Division determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

Amended: Agenda Item No. 3 July 26, 2019

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ARKANSAS FUTURE GRANT SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Act 388 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Arkansas Futures Grant rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Futures Grant to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Financial Aid

Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Arkansas Future Grant Program

Policy Statement These rules shall be known as the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Rules Governing the Arkansas Future Grant Program. This policy addresses the student eligibility criteria, method for recipient selection, continuing eligibility requirements, procedures for making payments to an approved institution of higher education, and other administrative procedures necessary for operation of the program.

Applicable Arkansas Code

Ark. Code Ann. 6-82-1801 ET. Seq.

Definitions

(1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Department of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program and that is:

(A) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university;

(B) A state-supported technical institute; or

(D) A private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university.

(2) "Approved state-supported school of nursing" means a state-supported school of nursing with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that:

(A) Prepares students as registered nurses;

(B) Grants nursing diplomas;

(C) Is eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1070 et seq.;

(D) Is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

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(E) Has been approved by the Department of Higher Education as eligible to participate in the Arkansas Future Grant Program; and

(F) Is not a two-year or four-year college or university;

(3) "Federal student financial assistance" means scholarships or grants awarded to a student as a result of:

(A) An approved Free Application for Federal Student Aid, including without limitation a Pell Grant; or

(B) The student's or other family member's service in the United States Armed Forces, including without limitation the Army National Guard or Air National Guard;

(4) "Private scholarship" means a scholarship or grant awarded by a private entity or donor; and (5) “Regional high-demand field” means any field of study identified as in demand by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services as published on its annual regional Projected Employment Opportunities List or any field of study identified as high demand by an approved institution of higher education and approved by the Department of Higher Education. (6) "State-supported student financial assistance" means a state-supported scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or tuition reimbursement funded with state funds or net proceeds from the state lottery awarded by: (A) The Department of Higher Education; or (B) A scholarship or grant awarded by an approved institution of higher education in this state funded, in whole or in part, by state funds, including without limitation: (i) Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; (ii) Tuition waivers based on age, military service, occupation, or other factors; (iii) Performance scholarships for band, musical performing groups, arts, theater, forensics, and similar activities that are not awarded on the basis of entrance exam scores or high school academic achievement; and (iv) Any other publicly funded program under which students are not charged or are reimbursed by the approved institution of higher education for tuition, fees, books, or other costs of attendance.

Procedures

Eligibility Requirements.

(a) A student is eligible for an Arkansas Future Grant if the student is an Arkansas resident who:

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(1) Meets one (1) of the following requirements: (A) Has either: (i) Graduated from an Arkansas: (a) Public high school; (b) Private high school; or (c) Home school under § 6-15-501 et seq.; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Department of Career Education; or (B) Verifies that he or she has resided in Arkansas for the three (3) years immediately preceding application for the grant and has either: (i) Graduated from an out-of-state: (a) Public high school; (b) Private high school; or (c) Home school recognized by another state; or (ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma approved by another state; (2) Is enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a: (A) Science, technology, engineering, accounting, finance, nursing, education or mathematics field, including without limitation computer science, information technology, data analysis, or graphic design; (B) Regional high-demand field; or (C) State high-demand field; and (3) Has completed and submitted to the United States Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a subsequent application required by the United States Department of Education for federal financial aid.

Continuing Eligibility Requirements.

(a) A student may continue to be eligible until the student has: (1) Received the grant for five (5) academic semesters; (2) Obtained an associate degree; (3) Failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the approved institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled; or

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(4) Failed to complete the mentoring or community service requirements under the Grant Recipient Responsibilities section of this rule.

Grant Award Amounts.

(a) (1) An Arkansas Future Grant shall be in an amount equal to the tuition, fees, and other charges incurred by a student who meets the requirements under the Eligibility Requirements and Continuing Eligibility Requirements sections of this rule to attend an approved institution of higher education less the amount the student receives in: (A) State-supported student financial assistance; (B) Federal student financial assistance; and (C) Private scholarships. (2) If the approved institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled is a state- supported four-year institution of higher education or a private, nonprofit four-year institution of higher education, the total amount of tuition, fees, and other charges under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be calculated as the average cost of tuition, fees, and other charges at approved institutions of higher education that are state-supported two-year institutions of higher education or private, nonprofit two-year institutions of higher education. (b) The Department of Higher Education shall disburse the grant directly to the approved institution of higher education. (c) The department shall award grants under this rule in the order in which the department receives applications from eligible students and based on availability of funds.

Grant Hold.

(a) (1) The Department of Higher Education may approve a grant hold for a period of twenty- four (24) months or less.

(2) The reasons for a grant hold may include without limitation:

(A) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates the student or the student's immediate family member to be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or to recuperate until released by the attending physician;

(B) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to: (i) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or

(ii) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent;

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(D) (i) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose.

(ii) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project.

(iii) The department shall release a grant hold if the department determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

Grant Recipient Responsibilities.

(a) A student who receives an Arkansas Future Grant shall enter into a written agreement with the Department of Higher Education to: (1) (A) Receive monthly mentoring from a mentor from an organization determined by the Department of Higher Education. (B) A mentor under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Receive annual mentoring training: (a) Developed by the Department of Higher Education; and (b) Provided by a local volunteer group approved by the Department of Higher Education; and (ii) Certify to the Department of Higher Education that at least one (1) time each calendar month semester the mentor has provided mentoring services by telephone, email, or in person to each student he or she is mentoring; (2) (A) Complete at least ten (10) hours of community service each semester the student receives a grant. (B) (i) A student may select a community service project that meets requirements developed by the Department of Higher Education. (ii) An approved institution of higher education may provide community services opportunities designed to benefit the approved institution of higher education community or the broader local community. (C) A student shall certify his or her community service to the approved institution of higher education by the last regular day of the semester the student received the grant; and

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(3) (A) Reside in this state for three consecutive (3) years and be employed beginning within six (6) months after receiving an associate degree or a certification. (B) The Department of Higher Education may defer the requirement under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section if: (i) The Department of Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of Workforce Services, determines that there was no employment position available that would reasonably enable the student to meet this requirement; or (ii) Special circumstances as determined by the Department of Higher Education exist. (C) After the period of deferral, the student shall begin or resume working in this state or become subject to repayment under subsection (b) of this section. (b) The written agreement under subsection (a) of this section shall provide that the grant converts into a loan and the student shall repay the grant amount: (1) On a pro rata basis at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Department of Higher Education for each year the student does not reside in this state for three (3) consecutive years and become employed beginning within six (6) months after receiving an associate degree or a certification; or (2) In its entirety at an interest rate and on a schedule as determined by the Department of Higher Education if the recipient does not comply with the written agreement under subsection (a) of this section. (c) It is the recipient's responsibility to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education of any change in status within 21 days. Failure to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education of a change of status may affect future eligibility. Change of status will include: (1) Change in name (2) Change in address (3) Change in institution

Collection of Loan.

(a) Accounts will be retained by the Department of Higher Education in the Financial Aid Division until the individual is no longer eligible for deferment. The account will be turned over to a vendor for repayment. The student will be notified by mail that their account is being placed with a vendor for collections and they will be sent a loan amortization schedule along with the letter. The account will remain with the vendor until repaid or 120 days past due. Loan recipients who are determined by the Department of Higher Education to be 120 days delinquent will be mailed their first letter of notification ten (10) days after the installment payment is due. If payment is not forthcoming within 60 days from the original payment due date, a second letter of notification will be sent to the loan recipient declaring their account is delinquent and requesting that the account be immediately brought up to date. If the loan recipient has not responded within 90 days from the original payment due date, the third and final letter of

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(b) Skip Tracing Mechanisms

(1) ADHE will use these steps to locate recipients if communications are returned as undelivered:

(A) Contact the Motor Vehicle Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration;

(B) Contact references listed on the recipient's application;

(D) Contact institutional offices (alumni office, admissions office, registrar's office, fraternity or sorority, and the department that the recipient majored in) at the campus where the recipient last attended;

(E) Contact creditors, such as credit card companies, credit bureaus, or GSL lender;

(F) Contact recipient's field of study--professional organization, union, or licensing board;

(G) Contact post office;

(H) Contact utility companies; and,

(I) Contact Chamber of Commerce.

(1) Defaulted recipients will be reported to the following Credit Reporting Agencies:

(A) CSC Credit Reporting Services, Inc.

(B) T R W Credit Data

(2) Forms for reporting defaulted loan recipients are located in the collections file. The Department of Higher Education will also respond promptly to any inquiries it receives from credit reporting agencies concerning delinquent or defaulted loan recipients.

(d) State Income Tax Set Off

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(1) By the authority of Act 345 of 1993, the Department of Higher Education has been included as a claimant agency for the setoff of debts against state tax refunds.

(e) Litigation

(1) No sooner than 30 days after sending the third letter of notification, the Department of Higher Education shall institute a civil suit against the recipient for repayment of the loan. Small Claims Courts will be used to satisfy debts of accounts up to $3,000.00. If over $3,000.01, the Department of Higher Education must use Circuit Court. If the account is $3,000.01 or above, the Department of Higher Education may choose to use Small Claims Courts and waive the difference because of the expense involved in going to Circuit Court. If the Department of Higher Education chooses to waive the difference, it cannot later try to collect the difference. Forms to take the recipient to Small Claims Courts are requested from the recipient's county of residence. (2)

(f) Write-Offs

(1) Arkansas Future Grants that convert to loans may be written off as uncollectible if the Department of Higher Education shows due diligence to satisfy the collection of the debt, and documents in the recipient's file that:

(A) The cost of litigation would exceed the likely recovery if litigation were commenced; or

(B) The recipient does not have the means to satisfy a judgment on the debt, or a substantial portion thereof.

(2) Proof of due diligence collection activities must be submitted to the Administrator of the Department of Finance and Administration and approval from the Administrator must be received before Arkansas Future Grant loan accounts may be written off.

(g) Nonpayment Penalties

(A) Loan recipients who fail to meet their repayment obligations may have added to their total obligation any costs for collection of the debt.

Institutional Responsibilities.

(a) College/University Responsibilities (1) Administrative Agreement The chief executive officer of the eligible institution is responsible for appointing one representative from the financial aid office to act as administrator of the Arkansas Future Grant Program and to receive all communications, forms, etc. This representative is responsible for verification, data and compliance with all program rules and regulations. The

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institution must comply with all rules and regulations in order to maintain continued eligibility status. (2) Disbursement Records The institution shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of scholarship funds. (3) Institutional Verification The institution shall provide certification of enrollment in eligible program of study and enrollment in courses that will meet satisfactory academic progress standards, as of the eleventh day of classes, by completing a Verification Roster each semester after registration. The Verification Roster is an alphabetical listing by institution of all persons receiving the award for a given academic term. The certifying official is responsible for completing the verification rosters each semester or trimester. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall provide electronic Verification Rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator for each semester or trimester as needed. The electronic Verification Rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by November 1 for the fall term and by March 15 for the spring term. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall also provide electronic continuing eligibility rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator before the end of the fall and spring term. The continuing eligibility rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education no later than January 15 based on the Fall semester and June 1 based on the Spring semester to ensure that adequate time is provided to notify students of their status in the program. (4) Deadlines for Disbursement of Funds The deadline for disbursement of funds is no later than 10 days after receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed by these dates must be returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. For those students whose applications are received by ADHE too late to allow disbursement by these dates, disbursement will be made within 10 working days of receipt of the verification roster and electronic transfer of funds. (5) Due Diligence The institution will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education on any Arkansas Future Grant recipient or former recipient. In addition, the institution will exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Future Grant Program. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall periodically review the institution's records concerning this program in an effort to exercise its due diligence requirements as a steward of state funds.

Amended: Agenda Item No. 4 July 26, 2019

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ARKANSAS GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Act 743 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Financial Aid

Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program

Policy Statement

A scholarship program to promote academic excellence and to encourage the state's most talented graduates to enroll in Arkansas postsecondary educational institutions is created and established which shall be cited as the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program. These rules shall be known as the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Rules Governing the Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program. This policy addresses the student eligibility criteria, method for recipient selection, and continuing eligibility requirements procedures for making payments to an approved institution of higher education and other administrative procedures necessary for operation of the program.

Applicable Arkansas Code

Arkansas Code Annotated § 6-82-301 et. Seq.

Definitions

(1) "Academic ability" means the intellectual standing of a student. In determining superior academic ability, the Department of Higher Education shall examine the student's high school records, competitive examination scores, and demonstrated leadership capabilities;

(2) “Academic Year” means fall, spring, first and second summer semesters in that order, or as defined by the Department of Higher Education;

(3) "Approved institution" means a public or private college or university:

(A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy under agreement with the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education, accredited by an accrediting agency certified and recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Division of Agency Evaluation and Institutional Accreditation, or a school giving satisfactory assurance that it has the potential for accreditation and is making progress which, if continued, will result in its achieving accreditation;

(B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and

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(4) “Arkansas resident” means a natural person who provides evidence deemed sufficient by the Department of Higher Education. Such evidence includes but is not limited to a valid Arkansas voter’s registration card; valid Arkansas motor vehicle driver’s license; Arkansas residence address used for federal or state tax purposes; or claims Arkansas as a residence to hold public office or for judicial actions;

(5) "Competitive examination" means a standardized examination measuring achievement which is administered annually on a specified date and at a specified location and which is announced publicly;

(6) "Department" means the Department of Higher Education;

(7) "Eligible student" means a resident of the State of Arkansas as defined by the Department of Higher Education who:

(A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student;

(B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and

(i) A high school in this state, for Arkansas Governor's Scholars; or

(ii) A high school, for Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars;

(8) (A) "Extraordinary academic ability" means:

(i) Achievement of a score superscore of 32 or above on the American College Test (ACT) or a score of 1410 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); and

(ii) (a) Achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; or

(b) Selection as a finalist in either the National Merit Scholarship competition, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, or the National Achievement Scholarship competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

(B)The American College Test scores and Scholastic Aptitude Test scores superscores shall be earned by December 31 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the department for a scholarship award;

(9) "Full-time student" means a resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved private or public institution and who is enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours the first

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semester and fifteen (15) hours thereafter, or other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the department;

(10) “Part-time student” means a resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved private or public institution and who is enrolled in less than fifteen (15) credit hours for their fourth academic year;

(11) “Scholarship" means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas;

(12) "Undergraduate student" means an individual who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program, which leads to or is directly creditable toward the individual's first baccalaureate degree;

(13) “U.S. Citizen” means the student must be either a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien. If the student is not a United States citizen, but a permanent resident alien, the student must attach a copy of the permanent resident alien form I 151, I 551, I 94, or G 641 to the application.

Procedures

Organization and Structure

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall administer the Governor's Scholars Program within the policies set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All formal communications shall be addressed to or signed by the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education or his/her designee. The Governor's Scholars Advisory Council shall provide advice to the Department of Higher Education regarding the administration of the program.

Governor's Scholars Program Advisory Council

A. The Governor's Scholars Program Advisory Council shall consist of ten members appointed by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for staggered two-year terms and shall represent the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools.

B. The Governor's Scholars Program Advisory Council shall advise the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in the determination of guidelines and regulations for the administration of this program.

C. The Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education or his/her designee shall serve as presiding officer of the Governor's Scholars Program Advisory Council and shall ensure that staff services for the Council are provided.

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Arkansas Department of Higher Education pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Code Annotated § 6-82-301 et. Seq.

When functioning under Arkansas Code Annotated § 6-82-301 et. Seq., the Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall follow the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Eligibility Criteria

(a) The Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program scholarships are to be awarded to those students who demonstrate the highest capabilities for successful college study.

(b) A student is eligible for this scholarship if he or she:

(1) Meets the admission requirements and is accepted for enrollment as a full- time undergraduate student in an eligible public or private college or university in Arkansas;

(2) (A) Is a bona fide resident of the state, as defined by the Department of Higher Education, and is either: a. (3) Is A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien; b. The holder, or the child of a holder, of a Federal Form I-766 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-issued Employment Authorization Document, known popularly as a “work permit”; or c. A person who is a migrant from the Compact of Free Association Islands

(B) Preference will be given to students who plan to enter college at the beginning of the academic year directly following their last year of high school attendance;

(4) (3) Graduates from a high school;

(4) Completes and submits to the U.S. Department of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a subsequent application required by the U.S. Department of Education for federal financial aid;

(5) (A) Demonstrates proficiency in the application of knowledge and skills in reading and writing literacy and mathematics by passing the end-of-course examination as may be developed by the Department of Education and as may be designated by the Department of Higher Education for this purpose.

(B) "End-of-course" assessment means those assessments defined in § 6-15-419; and

(6) (5)(A) Satisfies the qualifications of superior academic ability as established by the Department of Higher Education with criteria consisting of value points for academic achievement and leadership, including without limitation:

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(i) American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score, National Merit Finalist, or National Achievement Finalist;

(ii) High school grade point average;

(iii) Rank in high school class; and

(iv) Leadership in school, community, and employment.

(B) (i) The Department of Higher Education may alter the weight assigned to the individual criterion to more appropriately meet the needs of the state as determined by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Value points assigned to each selection criterion are weighted as follows:

American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score, National Merit Finalist, or National Achievement Finalist ------45% High school grade point average ------35% Rank in high school class ------10% Leadership in school, community, and employment ------10%

(ii) The Department of Higher Education shall ensure that the weight assigned to each individual criterion under this subdivision (b)(6)(B) (b)(5)(B) does not place a home-schooled, public school, or private school student at a disadvantage.

(iii) (a) After determining qualified recipients based on the qualifications under subdivision (b)(6)(A) (b)(5)(A) of this section, the Department of Higher Education shall ensure that at least one (1) recipient is selected from each of the seventy-five (75) counties in Arkansas.

(b) If any of the seventy-five (75) counties is not represented, the Department of Higher Education shall select a student from each nonrepresented county with the highest qualifications under subdivision (b)(6)(A) (b)(5)(A) of this section who was not initially qualified.

(d) Students who are selected as Arkansas Governor's Scholars who also exhibit extraordinary academic ability as defined in the definitions section of this rule shall be designated as Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholars.

(e) Preference will be given to students who plan to enter college at the beginning of the academic year directly following their last year of high school attendance.

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Continued Eligibility

(a) An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship may be awarded annually for a period not to exceed an academic year.

(b)(1) A scholarship shall correspond to academic terms, semesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods at the eligible institutions.

(2) In no instance may the entire amount of the grant for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of students in advance.

(c) Provided sufficient funds are available, a scholarship shall be awarded for one (1) academic year and renewed annually for three (3) additional academic years if the following conditions for renewal are met:

(1) The student maintains not less than a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale;

(2) A student receiving a scholarship under the Scholarship Amounts subsection (a) maintains not less than a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scholastic grading scale;

(3) The recipient has successfully completed a total of at least twenty-seven (27) hours during the first full academic year and, if applicable, a total of at least thirty (30) hours per academic year thereafter; and

(4) The recipient has met any other continuing eligibility criteria established by the Department of Higher Education.

(5) If a student who has continuously been a recipient of the scholarship for at least three (3) consecutive years is enrolled as a part-time student in the student's fourth academic year, the student shall be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship if the student has completed, by his or her fourth academic year, or is enrolled in, for his or her fourth academic year, the requisite number of credit hours to complete the student's degree program.

Application

Students must submit an on-line application, available at the ADHE website http://scholarships.adhe.edu/.

The application deadline shall be established by the Department of Higher Education of the calendar year in which a student graduates from high school. At its discretion, the Department of Higher Education may extend the deadline, provided sufficient notice is

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provided to the public. The applicant is responsible for submitting the application and all supporting documentation in a timely manner.

Number of Scholarships

(a) If sufficient funds are available, effective for students receiving their initial awards beginning in fall 2007, the number of initial scholarship awards to eligible high achievers shall not exceed three hundred seventy-five (375) each year.

(b) If there are more eligible applicants than available scholarships, the department may determine a procedure for awarding additional scholarships while not exceeding available funds.

Use of Scholarship

(a) No student may utilize scholarship funds for educational purposes beyond the baccalaureate degree.

(b) There shall be an exception to the requirement of subsection (a) of this section for any student who receives a baccalaureate degree in three (3) years or less. The student may receive an award of the scholarship for a fourth academic year to be used as a full- time student enrolled in a postgraduate program at an approved institution.

Scholarship Amounts

(a) An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship awarded to a new recipient who enrolls in an approved institution as a first-time entering freshman shall be in an amount that equals the lesser of:

(1) Ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or

(2) Tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees charged for a regular full-time course load by the approved institution in which the recipient is enrolled.

(b) A student selected as a recipient under the “Eligibility Criteria” subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii)(b) who enrolls in an approved institution as a first-time entering freshman after July 1, 2017, shall be awarded in an amount that equals the lesser of:

(1) Five thousand dollars ($5,000); or

(2) Tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees charged for a regular full-time course load by the approved institution in which the recipient is enrolled.

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be prorated by the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.

Notification of Application and Award Status

(a) An Arkansas Governor's Scholarship or Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship shall receive an award notice and information sheet explaining disbursement procedures and conditions of the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Award.

(b) The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall notify applicants who are determined to be ineligible and provide the reason for ineligibility. They will also be given instructions on how to correct any information on the application they believe to be incorrect.

(c) Applicants who fail to submit complete applications, or who fail to supply the required documentation to process the application, will be classified as Incomplete. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall notify these students of their status. The Incomplete Notice provides a list of the incomplete items and the actions necessary for completion.

Scholarship Payment Policies

(a) Payment of Scholarships

Funds will be disbursed to the approved institution of the Governor’s Scholars choice by state warrant. After verification of full-time enrollment, the institution shall disburse the Governor's Scholars Award to the student according to the individual institution's disbursement procedures. Disbursement of the Governor's Scholars award shall correspond with the institution's academic terms (semesters, trimesters, quarters, or equivalent time periods). In no instance may the entire amount of the award for an educational year be paid to or on behalf of the student in advance.

(b) Transfer to Another Institution of Higher Education

A student who receives a Governor's Scholars Award may transfer to another eligible Arkansas institution of higher education, provided the recipient notifies the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, in writing, of the change of institution by October 1 for the fall term, and by February 1 for the winter and/or spring terms. Failure to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by the specified deadlines shall result in the loss of the Governor's Scholars award for the term in question.

The Department of Higher Education may approve a scholarship hold for a student for a period of twenty-four (24) months or less for the following reasons without limitation:

(1) A medical condition of the student or a member of the student's immediate family that, on the basis of a physician's good-faith judgment, necessitates that the

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student or the student's immediate family member be hospitalized or receive outpatient or home-based medical care or recuperate until released by the attending physician;

(2) A personal or family emergency that requires the student to:

(a) Attend the funeral of an immediate family member; or

(b) Visit a relative of the student if the relative has a medical condition in which death is possible or imminent;

(3) Military service under § 6-61-112; or

(4) (a) A commitment of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months for service in a national or international humanitarian project sponsored by a nonprofit corporation organized with a charitable or educational purpose.

(b) The student's commitment shall be expressed in a written agreement with the nonprofit organization, including the terms of completion for the student's service on the related project.

(c) The department shall release a scholarship hold if the department determines that the student did not complete the commitment under the written agreement.

The recipient must submit a written request for a scholarship hold. The petition shall give the reason for withdrawal and be supported by documentation. In the absence of extraordinary circumstances, the award will be revoked if the recipient fails to enroll full- time in an eligible institution in Arkansas, and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education receives neither notification of transfer of the scholarship to another eligible institution, nor a petition for withdrawal by the recipient by October 1 for the fall term and February 1 for the winter and/or spring terms. At the discretion of the Department of Higher Education, the award will not be revoked if it is determined by ADHE that extraordinary circumstances prevented the student from notifying ADHE by the required dates.

(d) Cancellation of Governor’s Distinguished Scholar Award

(1) The Governor's Scholars Award and the Governor’s Distinguished Scholar Award shall be terminated for any one of the following reasons:

(a) Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative college grade point average (Governor’s Scholars) or a minimum 3.25 cumulative college grade point average (Governor’s Distinguished Scholars) on a 4.0 scale and successfully complete and pass a minimum of at least twenty-seven (27) credit hours the first academic year and thirty (30) hours each academic year thereafter;

(b) Failure to complete a baccalaureate degree within five years from initial

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college entrance; or

(c) Failure to petition the Arkansas Department of Higher Education for a temporary withdrawal for two consecutive academic terms; or

(d) Failure to enroll as a full time student in an eligible Arkansas college or university after a two-year temporary withdrawal.

(2) Failure by the Governor's Scholar to provide written notification to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education of a change in status (such as a transfer to another eligible institution, change in address, change in name, etc.) before appropriate deadline dates shall result in cancellation of the Governor's Scholars award for the term in question.

(e) Refunds and Overpayments

If a Governor's Scholar withdraws from an eligible institution, and under the refund policy of that institution the student is entitled to a refund of any tuition, fees, or other changes, the institution shall pay the refund amount in question to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

Act 1180 of 1999 states that students who receive scholarships from public funds may not use those funds in a financial aid package to exceed the recognized cost of attendance at the institution where the student enrolls. The institution must follow ADHE policy in repaying public funds in the amount exceeding the total cost of attendance for any student who receives public funds in a financial aid package above the cost of attendance.

Higher Education Institution Responsibilities

(a) Administrative Agreement

The chief executive officer of the eligible institution is responsible for appointing one representative from the financial aid office to act as administrator of the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and to receive all communications, forms, etc. This representative is responsible for Governor's Scholars disbursement, completion of all forms and rosters, verification of data, and compliance with all Governor's Scholars Program rules and regulations. The institution must comply with the following responsibilities in order to maintain continued eligibility status.

(b) Disbursement Records

The institution shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of Governor’s Scholars funds.

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The administrator is responsible for designating a certifying official responsible for certifying full-time enrollment and a disbursing official responsible for the disbursement of Governor's Scholars Program funds.

(d) Institutional Verification

The institution shall provide certification to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education each semester after registration, giving the names of the Governor's Scholars who are officially enrolled as full-time students as of the end of the 11th class day of enrollment. This information is reported on a verification roster. The person responsible for verification of full-time enrollment is the registrar or a member of the registrar's staff. The certifying official is responsible for completing the verification roster twice a year for those schools on the semester system and three times a year for those schools on the quarter system. The verification roster shall be mailed to the Financial Aid Administrator prior to registration for the semester or quarter. The completed and signed Governor's Scholars verification roster shall be returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by the dates specified on the roster. The verification roster is an alphabetical listing by institution of all persons receiving a Governor's Scholars award for a given academic term. Students who are not enrolled full-time in the current term shall not receive Governor's Scholars funds for that term.

(e) Deadlines for Disbursement of Funds

All funds must be disbursed within ten days of written receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed by these dates must be returned within ten days to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

(f) Refund Policy

It is the institution's responsibility to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education of the name of the person who withdrew, the date of the withdrawal, and the refund amount. This information shall be placed on the institution's verification roster before the roster is returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The institution shall be responsible for the refund amount and shall pay that amount to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

(g) Continuing Eligibility

It is the responsibility of each institution to complete annually the Continuing Eligibility roster. This roster shall be mailed to all institutions that have a Governor's Scholar enrolled. The Continuing Eligibility roster shall be returned to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by the date specified on the roster. The person responsible for completing the Continuing Eligibility roster is the Financial Aid Administrator. The Continuing Eligibility roster is an alphabetical listing by institution of all persons receiving a Governor's Scholars award that attended that institution for the academic year immediately preceding

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receipt of the Continuing Eligibility roster. The certifying official must complete the roster by providing the number of hours completed for the previous academic year and the cumulative grade point average achieved for each student listed.

(h) Due Diligence

The institution shall exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education for any Governor's Scholar or former Governor's Scholar. In addition, the institution shall exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education shall periodically review the institution's records concerning the Governor's Scholars Program in an effort to exercise its due diligence requirements as a steward of State of Arkansas funds.

Amended: Agenda Item No. 5 July 26, 2019

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Agenda Item No. 8 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

ARKANSAS WORKFORCE CHALLENGE PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Act 636 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Financial Aid

Arkansas Department of Higher Education Rules Governing Arkansas Workforce Challenge Program

Policy Statement These rules shall be known as the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education Rules Governing the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. This policy addresses the student eligibility criteria, method for recipient selection, continuing eligibility requirements, procedures for making payments to an approved institution of higher education, and other administrative procedures necessary for operation of the program.

Applicable Arkansas Code

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-302 et seq.

Definitions

(1) "Approved institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education approved by the Department Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program and that is:

(A) A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or

(B) A private, nonprofit two-year or four year college or university with its primary headquarters located in Arkansas that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds.

(2) (A) “Certificate program” means a program that is offered or made available to a student by an approved institution of higher education that leads to the obtainment of a certification or license, including without limitation a program operated or sponsored by a third party.

(B) The credit hours or contact hours awarded for a certificate program may include may include credit hours or contact hours that are not creditable toward an associate or a baccalaureate degree.

Funding

(1) For an academic year, the following shall be used to fund Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships under these rules:

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(A) Excess funding returned to the Office of the Arkansas Lottery under Ark. Code Ann. § 6- 85-212(e)(2)(B)(i) § 6-85-212(d)(2)(B)(i) from the previous academic year; and

(B) Net proceeds remaining from the previous academic year after the Office of the Arkansas Lottery: (i) Transfers the funds requested by the Department Division of Higher Education under Ark. Code Ann. § 23-115-801(c)(2); and (ii) Deposits the amount necessary to maintain the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under Ark. Code Ann. § 23-115-802 in an amount equal to twenty million dollars ($20,000,000).

(2) A scholarship under these rules shall not be awarded for an academic year if:

(A) Less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is available under subsection (1) of this section; or

(B) The Department Division of Higher Education received a loan from the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under Ark. Code Ann. § 23-115-802 for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-201 et seq., for the previous academic year.

(3) Any funds under subsection (1) of this section that are not disbursed for scholarships under these rules shall be carried over to the next academic year to be used for scholarships under these rules.

Procedures

Eligibility Requirements.

(1) A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship for an academic year if the student applies to the Department Division of Higher Education by a date determined by the Department Division of Higher Education preceding the academic year and:

(A) Is an Arkansas resident or, if the student is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either a parent of the student or the student is an Arkansas resident;

(B) Meets either of the following requirements:

(i) Graduated from a: (a) Public high school in Arkansas or another state; (b) Private high school in Arkansas or another state; or (c) Home school as recognized under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-501 et seq. or recognized by another state; or

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(ii) Received a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Arkansas Department of Career Education Division of Workforce Services or another state;

(C) Is not receiving a scholarship under the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program -- Part 2, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-85-201 et seq.;

(D) Is accepted for admission in a program of study at an approved institution of higher education that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in one (1) of the following high-demand fields: (i) Industry; (ii) Health care; and (iii) Information technology; and

(E) (i) Whose program of study or certificate program will result in the student's being qualified to work in an occupation identified by the Arkansas Department Division of Workforce Services under subdivision (1)(E)(ii)(a) of this section. (ii) (a)The Department Division of Workforce Services shall provide annually to the Department Division of Higher Education by March 1 a list that identifies the five (5) most in-demand occupations in this state in each high-demand field under subdivision (1)(D) of this section that require the completion of a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program. (b) The Department Division of Workforce Services shall publish on its website the list under subdivision (1)(E)(ii)(a) of this section and data supporting the list.

(2) A student who received a scholarship under these rules and successfully completed a program of study or certificate program that meets the requirements under subdivision (1)(D) of this section is eligible to reapply for a scholarship under these rules if the student is accepted for admission in a different program of study or certificate program that meets the requirements under subdivision (1)(D) of this section.

(3) A student who received a scholarship under these rules and does not successfully complete the program of study or certificate program is eligible to reapply for and receive a scholarship one (1) time only.

Distribution – Award Amounts.

(1) If funds are available, the Department Division of Higher Education (“Department” “Division”) shall distribute Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarships to all students who meet the eligibility requirements.

(2) (A) The Department Division shall distribute scholarships from the funds available in an equal amount to every student eligible to receive a scholarship.

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(B) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the maximum scholarship award a student may receive in an academic year shall be the lesser of: (i) Eight hundred dollars ($800); or (ii) (a)The cost of the certificate program or program of study. (b)The cost of a certificate program or program of study shall be limited to: 1) Tuition, fees, or other charges; 2) Textbooks or other course materials; and 3) Equipment needed for a course.

(D) A scholarship under this section shall be only for the academic year for which it is awarded.

(3) (A) If the department division has funds remaining after making the distributions under subsection (2) of this section, the department division shall distribute scholarships to students for the summer term of the academic year.

(B) If funds are available under subdivision (3)(A) of this section, a student shall apply for a scholarship for a summer term by a date determined by the department division preceding the summer term.

(C) (i) The department division shall distribute scholarships for a summer term in the same manner as under subsection (2) of this section. (ii) Scholarships for a summer term may be used in the same manner as under subsection (2) of this section.

(D) A student who received a scholarship under subsection (2) of this section may also receive a scholarship for a summer term.

(4) The department division shall disburse scholarship awards on behalf of an eligible student directly to the approved institution of higher education.

Institutional Responsibilities.

(1) College/University Responsibilities

(A) Administrative Agreement The chief executive officer of the eligible institution is responsible for appointing one representative from the financial aid office to act as administrator of the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship and to receive all communications, forms, etc. This representative is responsible for verification, data and compliance with all program rules and regulations. The institution must comply with all rules and regulations in order to maintain continued eligibility status.

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(B) Disbursement Records

The institution shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of scholarship funds.

The institution shall provide certification of enrollment in eligible program of study and enrollment in courses that will meet satisfactory academic progress standards, as of the eleventh day of classes, by completing a Verification Roster each semester after registration. The Verification Roster is an alphabetical listing by institution of all persons receiving the award for a given academic term. The certifying official is responsible for completing the verification rosters each semester or trimester. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall provide electronic Verification Rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator for each semester or trimester as needed. The electronic Verification Rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education by November 1 for the fall term and by March 15 for the spring term. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall also provide electronic continuing eligibility rosters to the Financial Aid Administrator before the end of the fall and spring term. The continuing eligibility rosters shall be returned to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education no later than January 15 based on the Fall semester and June 1 based on the Spring semester to ensure that adequate time is provided to notify students of their status in the program.

(D) Deadlines for Disbursement of Funds

The deadline for disbursement of funds by the eligible institution is no later than 10 days after receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed by these dates must be returned to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. For those students whose applications are received by ADHE too late to allow disbursement by these dates, disbursement will be made within 10 working days of receipt of the verification roster and electronic transfer of funds.

(E) Due Diligence

The institution will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education on any Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship recipient or former recipient. In addition, the institution will exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall periodically review the institution's records concerning this program in an effort to exercise its due diligence requirements as a steward of state funds.

(F) Agreements between Institutions

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An approved institution of higher education may enter into agreements with other institutions of higher education, including without limitation technical institutes, to allow students enrolled in the approved institution of higher education under these rules to take courses at the other institutions of higher education.

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Agenda Item No. 9 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

ARKANSAS CONCURRENT CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Acts 82 and 636 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Financial Aid

Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program

Policy Statement

These rules shall be known as the Arkansas Department of Education, Department Division of Higher Education Rules Governing the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program. This policy addresses the student eligibility criteria, method for recipient selection, continuing eligibility requirements and procedures for making payments to an approved institution of higher education, and other administrative procedures necessary for operation of the program.

Applicable Arkansas Code

Act 456 of 2019

Applicability

This rule is applicable to students who are eligible for a scholarship under the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program.

Definitions

1) “Approved institution of higher education” an institution of higher education that: a. Is approved by the Division of Higher Education to participate in the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program; b. Offers at least a fifty percent (50%) discount on the tuition and mandatory fees of an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program to a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program, unless other opportunities are provided that lower the tuition and mandatory fees below fifty percent (50%); and c. Is a: i. State-supported two-year or four-year college or university; or ii. Private, nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university that has its primary headquarters located in Arkansas and that is eligible to receive Title IV federal student aid funds

2) “Eligible course” means any endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program.

3) “Certificate program” means a program that is offered or made available to a student by an approved institution of higher education that leads to the obtainment of a certification or license. This definition does not include a program operated or sponsored by a third party.

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4) "Endorsed concurrent enrollment course" means a college-level course offered by an approved institution of higher education in Arkansas that upon completion would qualify for academic credit in both the approved institution of higher education and a public high school that; a. Is in one (1) of the four (4) core areas of math, English, science, and social studies; b. Meets the requirements of § 6-16-1204(b); and c. Is listed in the Arkansas Course Transfer System of the Division of Higher Education; This definition does not include programs operated or sponsored by a third party;

5) "Student" means a person who has junior or senior status and who is enrolled at a: a. Public high school in Arkansas; b. Private high school in Arkansas; or c. Home school, as defined in § 6-15-501 et seq.;

6) “Student success plan” means a plan developed by school personnel in collaboration with parents and the student that is reviewed annually. The plan shall, at a minimum: a. Guide the student along pathways to graduation; b. Address accelerated learning opportunities; c. Address academic deficits and interventions; and d. Include college and career planning components;

7) “Third party” means a person or entity that does not receive disbursement directly from the Division for this program, including a subcontractor of the institution.

Eligibility

1) A student is eligible to receive an Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship for an academic semester or academic year during which the student is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program if the student: a. Is an Arkansas resident or, if the student is less than twenty-one (21) years of age, either the student or one (1) parent of the student is an Arkansas resident; and b. Provides proof that a completed student success plan has been submitted to the student’s high school or home school.

2) The student success plan for a student who is enrolled in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program shall: a. Be prepared in consultation with school personnel, the student, and the student's parent or legal guardian or a college advisor. b. Include an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program that is relevant to the student's success plan and include measures that ensure the successful completion of the endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program in which the student is enrolled. c. A student whose enrollment in a vocational center is reimbursable under § 6-51-305 is not eligible for a scholarship under this program. d. Students must meet all established requirements for endorsed concurrent enrollment courses set by the Division of Higher Education.

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Continuing Eligibility

1) A student is eligible to continue to receive the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship if the student successfully completes an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course and receives a minimum letter grade of "C" or the equivalent grade point average of 2.5.

2) A student who fails to complete an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course with a minimum letter grade of "C" or the equivalent grade point average of 2.5 may shall retain eligibility and enroll in only no more than one (1) endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course for the first semester immediately following the semester in which the student failed to successfully complete an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course. a. If a student fails to complete an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course a second time, the student shall be ineligible to reapply or receive the scholarship again. This also applies to a student that drops out of an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course before the end of the semester.

Amount of Awards

1) If funds are available, the Division of Higher Education shall award Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarships to all students eligible for the scholarship for the fall and spring terms. 2) The maximum scholarship award a student may receive in an academic year shall be the lesser of: a. Five hundred dollars ($500) i. Eligible students shall be awarded one-hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125) for each eligible course the student is enrolled, up to two (2) eligible courses per semester; or b. The actual tuition and mandatory fees cost to the student for up to two (2) eligible courses per semester.

3) A scholarship granted under this section may be awarded in addition to any funds received for the enrollment in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course under § 6-16- 1204(e)(3).

4) Unless a student's high school or community-based program provides financial assistance for the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for an endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course, the remaining cost of tuition and mandatory fees for an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program is the responsibility of the eligible student who is enrolled in the endorsed concurrent credit course or certificate program course.

5) The division shall distribute scholarships from the funds available in an equal amount to every approved institution of higher education that has enrolled a student eligible to receive this scholarship.

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Institutional Responsibilities.

Approved institution of higher education responsibilities.

1) Administrative agreement.

The chief executive officer of the approved institution of higher education is responsible for appointing one (1) representative from the financial aid office to act as administrator of the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship Program and to receive all communications, forms, etc. This representative is responsible for verification, data, and compliance with these rules. The approved institution of higher education shall comply with all rules order to maintain the status of an approved institution of higher education.

2) Disbursement records.

The approved institution of higher education shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of scholarship funds.

3) Verification.

The approved institution of higher education shall provide certification of enrollment in courses that will meet satisfactory academic progress standards, as of the eleventh day of classes, by completing a Verification Roster each semester after registration. The Verification Roster is an alphabetical listing by an approved institution of higher education of all students receiving the award for a given academic term. The certifying official is responsible for completing the verification rosters each semester.

4) Deadlines for disbursement of funds.

The deadline for disbursement of funds is no later than ten (10) days after receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed by this date must be returned to the division. For those students whose applications are received by the division too late to allow disbursement by this dates date, disbursement will be made within ten (10) working days of receipt of the verification roster and electronic transfer of funds to the approved institution of higher education.

5) Due diligence.

The approved institution of higher education will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the division on any scholarship recipient or former scholarship recipient. In addition, the approved institution of higher education will exercise due diligence in complying with these rules. The division may periodically review the approved institution of higher education's records concerning this scholarship program to ensure the comply with due diligence requirements.

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6) Course eligibility.

The approved institution of higher education is responsible for verifying that the endorsed concurrent credit courses and certificate program courses meet the requirements set in Arkansas Code § 6-16-1202 and policies of the division.

High School and Home School Responsibilities

1) The high school or home school shall provide certification of eligibility for a student to enroll in an endorsed concurrent enrollment course or certificate program. A high school or home school shall verify the completion of the student’s student success plan before certifying that a student is eligible for the scholarship.

Amended: Agenda Item No. 3 April 24, 2020

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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ DEPENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In order to provide clarity and uniformity in Division of Higher Education financial aid rules, the proposed amendments to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependents Scholarship Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependents Scholarship Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program RULES AND REGULATIONS

RULE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

Organization and Structure

I. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall administer the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program within the policies set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All formal communications shall be addressed to or signed by the Director of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education or his/her designee.

II. The final responsibility for determining eligibility of scholarship recipients shall rest with the Director of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education pursuant to the provisions of Act 521 of 1973, Act 47 of 1983, Act 190 of 1989, Act 153 of 1993, Act 1034 of 1999, Act 113 of 2001, Act 158 of 2001 and Act 172 of 2007, Act 1217 of 2009 and any subsequent legislation.

III. When functioning under Act 521 of 1973, Act 47 of 1983, Act 190 of 1989, Act 153 of 1993, Act 1034 of 1999, Act 113 of 2001, Act 158 of 2001, Act 172 of 2007, Act 1217 of 2009 and any subsequent legislation. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall follow the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

RULE 2 – SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

I. In order to be eligible for the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship, the student must be a natural child, adopted child, stepchild, or spouse of an Arkansas law enforcement officer, fireman, state highway employee, state forestry employee, state correction employee, state park employee, teacher, or Department of Community Punishment employee who was killed or permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds which occurred in the performance of duty or in the course of going to or returning from a location where a hazardous situation existed. Scholarship benefits shall not accrue to the dependents if the wounds or injuries suffered by the law enforcement office, fireman, state highway employee, state forestry employee, state correction employee, state park employee, teacher, or Department of Community Punishment employee are self-inflicted or if death is self-induced.

A law enforcement officer means:

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officer, regardless of department or bureau, of the Department of Arkansas State Police;

B. Municipal Arkansas municipal and college or university police officers, which includes all law enforcement officers of any municipality, college, or university who are regular duty personnel on full-time status and does not include auxiliary officers or those serving on a temporary or part-time status;

C. Sheriff Arkansas sheriff or deputy sheriff, which includes all law enforcement officers of full-time status on a regular basis serving the sheriff's department of any county located in Arkansas, but does not include deputy sheriffs who are engaged in administrative or civil duty or deputy sheriffs serving in a temporary capacity or part-time basis;

D. Constable Arkansas constable, which includes all duly elected constables of any beat of any county within the State of Arkansas while actually engaged in the performance of their duties concerning the criminal laws of the county and state; and,

E. Game warden Arkansas game warden, which includes all appointed game wardens employed by the State of Arkansas on a full-time duty status while actually engaged in their duties concerning the game laws of this state.

A fireman means:

A. Any Arkansas fireman employed on a full-time or volunteer duty status while actually engaged in the performance of his or her duties;

A state highway employee means:

A. An Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employee, which is defined as any employee who actively engages in highway maintenance, construction, or traffic operations on the roadways and bridges of the state highway system while the roadways and bridges are open for use by the traveling public;

A state forestry employee means:

A. An employee of the Arkansas State Forestry Commission who is actively engaged in his or her duties of fighting forest fires;

A state correction employee means:

A. Any employee of the Arkansas Department of Correction or the Arkansas Department of Correction School District who becomes subject to injury through contact with inmates or parolees of the department;

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A state park employee means:

A. Any employee of the Arkansas State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism who is a commissioned law enforcement officer or emergency response employee while actively engaged in the performance of his or her duties; and,

A teacher means:

A. Any person employed by a an Arkansas public school for the purpose of giving instructions and whose employment requires state certification.

A Department of Community Punishment employee means:

A. Any employee of the Arkansas Department of Community Punishment who suffers fatal injuries or wounds or becomes permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds which occurred through contact with parolees, probationers, or center residents.

II. To be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Officer's Dependents Scholarship, the applicant must be:

A. A child must have been born prior to the date of the death or total and permanent disability (See Rule 2 “Scholarship Eligibility Criteria,” Section I);

B. An adopted child must have been adopted prior to or the adoption process must have begun prior to the date of the death or total and permanent disability (See Rule 2 “Scholarship Eligibility Criteria,” Section I);

C. A stepchild must have been listed as a dependent on the federal and state income tax returns in each of the five (5) income tax years immediately prior to the death or total and permanent disability and must have received more than one-half (1/2) his or her financial support (See Rule 2 “Scholarship Eligibility Criteria,” Section I)

D. Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student in any Arkansas state-supported college, university or technical institute,

E. Less than twenty-three (23) years old on or before the first day of the semester or quarter, unless the applicant is a spouse, and,

F. A bona fide resident of Arkansas, as defined by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, for at least six (6) months prior to enrollment in an Arkansas institution.

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III. Continued Eligibility

The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year and renewed annually up to three years (for a total of 8 semesters) so long as the student maintains a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and satisfactory progress toward a degree as defined by the institution.

IV. The spouse will not be eligible for the educational benefits if he or she re-marries. The benefits will cease at the end of the semester in which the spouse is currently enrolled at the time of the marriage.

RULE 3 – APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Process

I. Applications

A. Applications and brochures regarding the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship are mailed to the following:

1. Counselors and principals at all public and private high schools in the State; and,

2. Financial aid officers at all public colleges, universities, and public technical institutes in the state. The institutional financial aid officer is responsible for ensuring that eligible students at their institution are made aware of the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program and its benefits.

B. Applications will be made available online from the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

II. Submission of Applications

A. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall establish the deadline for receipt of applications. The deadline date shall be clearly printed on the application.

B. Scholarship applicants shall submit to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education the following:

1. The Law Enforcement Officer's Dependents Scholarship Application;

2. Documentation in the form of a Death Certificate;

3. Order & Finding of Facts from the Arkansas State Claims Commission;

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4. A copy of birth certificate, if a dependent child; and,

5. A copy of their marriage license, if a spouse.

C. The applicant must apply for the scholarship prior to the published deadline in order to receive the scholarship. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application.

RULE 4 – AWARD PROCESS

Award Process

I. Applications and supporting documentation will be reviewed for completeness and to determine whether the applicant meets all the required eligibility requirements. Applicants will be notified within thirty (30) days of receipt of all required documentation of the status of their application.

II. Eligible students will receive an award notice that contains the conditions of the award, the requirements for continued eligibility, an explanation of the benefits, and the student's responsibilities.

III. The institution will also receive an award notice that contains the student's name and social security number, the award limits, the conditions of the award, the verification process, and the payment process. The institution will be asked to complete a Reimbursement Form listing all charges covered by this program.

IV. The institution will be responsible for verifying the student's continuing eligibility each semester.

V. The award will be renewed annually as long as the student satisfies the continued eligibility requirements as Rule 2 “Scholarship Eligibility Criteria,”, Section V.

RULE 5 – SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT POLICIES

Scholarship Payment Policies

I. A recipient may receive up to eight (8) semesters of tuition and fee waivers from the scholarship program. Payment to the scholarship recipient will be in the form of a tuition and fee waiver at the recipient's institution. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education will reimburse the institution upon verification of enrollment after the 11th day of classes each semester for approved charges.

II. The scholarship will pay the cost of tuition at the in-state rate and room in school-owned housing at any state-supported college, university or technical institute within the State of Arkansas. It does not include the cost of the following:

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A. Books

B. Food

C. School supplies and materials

D. Dues and fees for extracurricular activities

III. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education will pay the institution for tuition and fees covered by this program at the beginning of each term upon receipt of the Reimbursement Form and verification of the charges.

A. Transfer Policy

A recipient who has received a Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship may transfer to another eligible institution provided the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education receives written notification of the change of status by October 1 for the Fall Term, February 1 for the Winter/Spring Terms, and May 1 for the Summer Terms.

B. Withdrawal Policy

Recipients may withdraw from the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program upon written notification to, and approval by, the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. The petition shall give the reason for withdrawal and shall be supported with documentation.

C. Revocation Policy

The award will be revoked if the recipient fails to:

1. Enroll in an eligible Arkansas institution;

2. Notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, in writing, of transfer to another eligible institution by October 1 for the Fall term, February 1 for the Winter and/or Spring Terms, and May 1 for the Summer Terms; or,

3. Petition the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, in writing, for withdrawal from an institution by October 1 for the Fall Term, February 1 for the Winter/Spring Terms, and May 1 for the Summer Terms.

4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 per academic year.

At the discretion of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, the award will not be revoked if the ADHE determines that extraordinary

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circumstances prevented the student from notifying ADHE by the required dates.

D. Military Service

Recipients who are members of the Arkansas National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves units who are called to active duty for reasons other than regular unit training and are unable to complete the current term will not be penalized. They will be placed on deferred status until six (6) months after release from active duty.

RULE 6 – INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Institutional Responsibilities

I. Administrative Agreement

The chief executive officer of the state-supported institution of higher education or technical institute is responsible for appointing one representative from the Financial Aid Office to act as administrator of the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program and to receive all communications and forms issued by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. This representative is responsible for completing all forms, verification of data, and complying with all program rules and regulations.

The institution must comply with the following responsibilities in order to maintain continued eligibility status:

A. Verification

The institution shall provide verification to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education at the close of each term concerning the student's continuing eligibility. This is accomplished using the Verification Form issued by the Department Division. Reimbursement to the institution will be made after the institution has completed the Verification Form and the Reimbursement Form and returned them to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

B. Identification of Eligible Students

Institutions will be responsible for publicizing the program and identifying students eligible for the program. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application. Applications made after May 1 of the academic year in which the student is enrolled will not be considered and the student will not be eligible for the scholarship. 10 - 7 Agenda Item No. 9 July 30, 2021

C. Disbursement Records

The institution shall maintain information on the student indicating disbursement of these funds.

D. Deadline for Disbursement of Funds

The deadline for disbursement of funds is no later than 10 days after written receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed must be returned to ADHE.

E. Refund Policy

It is the institution’s responsibility to notify ADHE of the names of any persons owing a refund, the date of the withdrawal, and the refund amount. This information should be placed on the institution’s verification roster before returning it to ADHE.

F. Act 1180 of 1999 states that students who receive scholarships from public funds may not use those funds in a financial aid package to exceed the federally recognized cost of attendance at the institution where the student enrolls. The institution must follow ADHE policy in repaying public funds in the amount exceeding the total cost of attendance for any student who receives public funds in a financial aid package above the cost of attendance.

G. Due Diligence

The institution will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education on any scholarship recipient. In addition, the institution will exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program.

RULE 7 – RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Recipient Responsibilities

I. The recipient must notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, in writing, of any change in status within 30 days. This includes changes in:

A. Name;

B. Address;

C. Institution; and/or,

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D. Withdrawal from an institution.

Failure to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education of a change in status may affect future eligibility.

II. It is also the recipient's responsibility to be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program.

RULE 8 – PROGRAM DEFINITIONS

Program Definitions

The following definitions are used in the Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship Program:

Approved Institution A state-supported two-year or four-year college or university or technical institute located in the State of Arkansas that is accredited by the North Central Association, Commission on Higher Education, or has achieved candidacy status, and does not discriminate against applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws.

Dependent A spouse, natural child, adopted child, or step child of an Arkansas law enforcement officer, fireman, state correction employees, state forestry employees, certain Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employees, state parks employees, teacher, or Department of Community Punishment employees killed or totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty.

Satisfactory Progress Satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as defined by the institution.

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MILITARY DEPENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Act 988 of 2021, the proposed amendments to the Military Dependents Scholarship Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Military Dependents Scholarship Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Military Depdendents’ Scholarship Program

RULES AND REGULATIONS

RULE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

Organization and Structure

I. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall administer the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program within the policies set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All formal communications shall be addressed to or signed by the Director of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education or his/her designee.

II. The final responsibility for determining eligibility of scholarship recipients shall rest with the Director of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education pursuant to the provisions of Act 188 of 1973, Act 2127 of 2005, Act 717 of 2007, Act 1216 of 2009 and subsequent legislation.

III. When functioning under Act 188 of 1973, Act 2127 of 2005, Act 717 of 2007, Act 1216 of 2009 and subsequent legislation, the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall follow the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

RULE 2 -- SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

I. To be eligible for the Military Dependents’ Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following conditions:

A. The student's parent or spouse must have been declared to be a disabled veteran, prisoner of war, missing in action, killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery during the course of active military duty after January 1, 1960.

B. The student's parent or spouse must have been a resident of the State of Arkansas at the time he/she entered service in the United States Armed Services, or whose official residence is currently within the State of Arkansas.

C. The dependent child or spouse of a person declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or a person killed on ordnance delivery, or a

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disabled veteran must be a current resident of Arkansas.

D. The student must qualify as the dependent of a disabled veteran, prisoner of war or a person declared to be missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery by meeting one of the following criteria:

1. The student is the legal spouse of a person declared to be a prisoner of war, missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery or a person declared to be a disabled veteran or,

2. The dependent child must be the biological child of the parent who was declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran; or,

3. The dependent child is legally adopted or in legal custody of the guardian that was declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran.

4. The dependent child must meet the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of dependent with regards to children.

5. A stepchild is not eligible for this scholarship unless he/she has been legally adopted by the parent who was declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran.

E. The dependent child must meet the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of “dependent” with regards to children.

F. A stepchild is not eligible for this scholarship unless he/she has been legally adopted by the parent who was declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran.

E. G. The applicant must apply for the Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Chapter 35 of Title 38 of the U.S. Code with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

F. H. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a public college or university any private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Arkansas or state-supported insitituion of higher education in Arkansas.

G. I. The applicant must be an undergraduate student seeking an associate’s degree, a baccalaureate degree or certificate of completion.

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H. J. The applicant must apply for the scholarship prior to the published deadline in order to receive the scholarship. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application.

II. Once a person qualifies as an eligible student under the terms of the program, there shall be no situation, such as the return of a parent or spouse, or the reported death of a parent or spouse that will remove the dependent from the benefits of this program.

III. Continued Eligibility

An eligible recipient shall receive a scholarship for one (1) academic year, renewable for up to three (3) additional academic years if the recipient meets the following continuing eligibility criteria established by ADHE:

1. The student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

2. The student is making satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate of completion;

3. The student is enrolled in at least twelve semester hours or the equivalent per semester and completes 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, per academic year.

RULE 3 -- APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Process

I. Applications

A. Brochures are mailed to counselors and principals at public and private Arkansas high schools.

B. Brochures are mailed to financial aid officers at public colleges and universities private, nonprofit institutions of higher education in Arkansas and state-supported insitituions of higher education in the state of Arkansas. The institutional financial aid officer is responsible for ensuring that eligible students are made aware of the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program and its benefits.

C. Applications will be made available online from the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

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II. Submission of Applications

A. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education shall establish the deadline for receipt of applications. The deadline date shall be clearly printed on the application.

B. Scholarship applicants shall submit to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education the following documentation as it applies to the applicant:

1. Military Dependents’ Scholarship Application;

2. A death certificate or other documentation certifying the death of the parent or spouse. A death as a result of injuries received while serving in the armed forces is only covered if the death occurred while on active duty.

3. A Report of Casualty from the appropriate branch of the United States Armed Services or a copy of the veteran’s DD214 form;

4. Documentation from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs citing service-connected, one hundred percent (100%) total and permanent disability;

5. A copy of the application and statement of acceptance or denial of the federal program for dependents of veterans, Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA).

6. A copy of DEA benefits statement showing the amount of educational assistance allowed for each term.

7. A copy of legal adoption or court appointed legal guardianship for a dependent child;

8. A copy of birth certificate, if a dependent child;

9. A copy of marriage license, if a spouse.

RULE 4 -- AWARD PROCESS

Award Process

I. Applications and supporting documentation will be reviewed for completeness and to determine whether the applicant meets all the eligibility requirements. Applicants will be notified within 30 days of the status of their application.

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II. Eligible students will receive an award notice, which contains the conditions of the award, the requirements for continued eligibility, an explanation of the benefits, and the student's responsibilities.

III. The institution will also receive an award notice, which contains the student's name, social security number, award limits, the conditions of the award, verification process, and payment process. The institution will be required to complete a Reimbursement Form listing all charges covered by this program.

IV. The institution will be responsible for verifying the student's continued eligibility each semester.

V. The award will be renewed annually provided the student satisfies the continued eligibility requirements as defined by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education in Rule 2 “Scholarship and Eligibility Criteria,” Section III.

VI. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application.

RULE 5 -- SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT POLICIES

Scholarship Payment Policies

I. The scholarship will pay that portion of charges that exceeds the amount of the DEA educational assistance allowance OR the full amount if the recipient is ineligible for DEA, but is eligible for the MDS. Reimbursement is limited to the cost of tuition at the in-state rate, mandatory fees, and a room and meal plan when provided in campus facilities from such institution or school. The amount reimbursed for the room shall not exceed the usual and custom amounts charged by the institution as for similar scholarship programs.

II. Payment on behalf of the scholarship recipient will be made directly to the recipient's institution. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education will reimburse the institution at the beginning of each semester for approved charges covered by this program upon receipt of the Reimbursement Form, and verification of the charges. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application.

III. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education will pay the institution for the award covered by this program upon receipt of the Reimbursement Form, and verification of the charges.

A. Transfer Policy

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A recipient who has received a Military Dependents’ Scholarship may transfer to another eligible institution provided the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education receives written notification of the change of status by October 1 for the Fall Term, February 1 for the Winter/Spring Terms, and June 1 for the Summer Terms. Failure to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education of the transfer by the deadline will disqualify the student for waiver of tuition and fees at the institution to which he/she has transferred.

B. Withdrawal Policy

Recipients may withdraw from the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program upon written notification to, and approval by, the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. The petition shall give the reason for withdrawal and will be supported with documentation. Recipients who withdraw from school and fail to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education by October 1 for the Fall term, February 1 for the Winter and/or Spring terms, and June 1 for the Summer terms will not be eligible for a tuition waiver for that semester. The recipient may receive the tuition waiver if he/she can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances prevented him/her from notifying the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

C. Revocation Policy

The award will be permanently revoked if the recipient fails to enroll full-time and the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education receives neither written notification of transfer to another eligible institution, nor a petition for withdrawal by the recipient by October 1 for the Fall Term, February 1 for the Winter/Spring Terms and June 1 for the Summer Terms. At the discretion of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, the award will not be revoked if the Department Division determines that extraordinary circumstances prevented the student from notifying the Department Division by the required dates.

D. Military Service

Recipients who are members of the Arkansas National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve units who are called to active duty for reasons other than regular unit training and are unable to complete the current term will not be penalized. They will be placed in deferred status until six (6) months after release from active duty.

IV. Act 1180 of 1999 states that students who receive scholarships from public funds may not use those funds in a financial aid package to exceed the federally recognized cost of attendance at the institution where the student enrolls. The institution must follow ADHE policy in repaying public funds in the amount exceeding the total cost of attendance for any student who receives public funds in a financial aid package above the cost of

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attendance.

V. The state assistance awarded to a dependent attending a private, nonprofit insitituion of higher education in this state shall not exceed the amount of state assistance awarded to dependents attending state-supported institutions of higher education.

RULE 6 -- INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Institutional Responsibilities

I. Administrative Agreement

The chief executive officer of the state-supported institution of higher education is responsible for appointing one representative from the Financial Aid Office to act as administrator of the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program and to receive all communications and forms issued by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. This representative is responsible for completing all forms, verification of data, and complying with all program rules and regulations. The institution must comply with these responsibilities in order to maintain continued eligibility status.

II. Verification

The institution shall provide verification to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education (ADHE) at the close of each term concerning the student's name and continuing eligibility. This is accomplished using the Verification Form issued by the Department Division. Reimbursement to the institution will be made after the institution has completed the Verification Form and the Reimbursement Form and returned them to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

III. Identification of Eligible Students

Institutions will be responsible for exercising all reasonable efforts to identify students eligible for the program. Reimbursement can only be made for the year in which the student is currently enrolled and has made application.

IV. Deadline for Disbursement of Funds

The deadline for disbursement of funds is no later than 10 days after written receipt of funds. Any outstanding funds not disbursed must be returned to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education.

V. Refund Policy

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It is the institution’s responsibility to notify ADHE of the names of persons owing a refund, the date of the withdrawal and the refund amount. This information should be placed on the institution’s verification roster before returning it to ADHE.

VI. Due Diligence

The institution will exercise due diligence in providing complete, accurate, and timely information as requested by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education on any scholarship recipient. In addition, the institution will exercise due diligence in complying with all the rules and regulations of the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program.

RULE 7 -- RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Recipient Responsibilities

I. It is the recipient's responsibility to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, in writing, of any change in status within 21 days. This includes:

A. Changes in name, or

B. Change in address, or

C. Change in Institution, or

D. Change in full-time status, or

E. Withdrawal from an institution.

Failure to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education of any change in status may affect future eligibility.

RULE 8 - PROGRAM DEFINITIONS

Program Definitions

The following definitions are used in the Military Dependents’ Scholarship Program:

Approved Institution A public college or university A private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Arkansas or state-supported insitituion of higher education or technical school located in Arkansas that is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Higher Education, or

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has achieved candidacy status, and does not discriminate against applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin, consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws.

Dependent Child Any child born or conceived, been legally adopted, or under court appointed legal guardianship of a person who has been declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran, AND who meets the definition of dependent with regards to children established by the U.S. Department of Education. Stepchildren are not eligible unless legally adopted as stated above.

Dependent Spouse The legal spouse of a person who has been declared to be a prisoner of war or missing or killed in action, or killed on ordnance delivery, or a disabled veteran.

Disabled Veteran A person who has been declared by the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs to be one hundred percent (100%) totally and permanently disabled as a result of service-connected injuries or medical conditions AND who is currently receiving special monthly compensation for such, AND who was a resident of the State of Arkansas at the time that person entered the service of the U.S. armed forces OR who is a current resident of Arkansas.

Full-time Student An undergraduate student enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester credit hours, or its equivalent, per semester.

Satisfactory Progress Undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and make satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate of completion, as defined by the institution.

Fees Waived Includes tuition at the in-state rate, room and board when provided in campus facilities, fees or other charges incurred from the approved institution. Non-reimbursable charges would include any penalty charges, including but not limited to, parking tickets, or other penalty payments.

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OUT-OF-STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ______

In compliance with Act 755 of 2019, the proposed amendments to the Out-of- State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program rules and regulations are presented to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) for initial approval.

The following resolution is offered for the Board’s consideration:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program to be administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

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Arkansas Division of Higher Education Rules Governing Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program

RULES AND REGULATIONS

RULE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

Organization and Structure

I. The Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education (ADHE) shall administer the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment program within the policies set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All formal communications shall be addressed to or signed by the Director of the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education or his/her designee.

II. When functioning under Act 881 of 2011, and any subsequent legislation, ADHE shall follow provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

RULE 2 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility Criteria

I. Eligibility Criteria

A. Applicants must be bona fide Arkansas residents, as defined by the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education, for at least twelve (12) months prior to the application deadline.

B. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident.

C. Applicants must have graduated from a veterinary medicine program from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine program after April 201222.

D. Applicants must have outstanding federal student loans.

E. Applicants must hold a valid Arkansas veterinary’s license.

F. Applicants must practice food supply veterinary medicine;

G. Applicants must begin practicing food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas within ninety (90) days after the completion of:

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1. The professional degree program for which the loan was made; 2. An internship program; or 3. The professional degree program for which the loan was made and an internship program H. Applicants must have graduated from an Arkansas public, private, or home school or, GED program.

II. Continued Eligibility

Recipients shall notify ADHE annually with documentation that proves his/her continuation to meet the eligibility criteria set forth above. A recipient may receive an annual award for a maximum of five (5) consecutive years. However, if a recipient fails to practice the minimum amount of food supply veterinary medicine for even one (1) year out of the five (5) consecutive year period, he/she will not receive loan repayment.

RULE 3 – SELECTION PROCESS

Selection Process

I. Application

Students must submit an application for the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Program to the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education. The application is available online at the scholarship website. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education will also provide paper applications to any individual upon request. The applicant must complete the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Program application either in writing or via the website.

II. Submission of Application and Application Deadline

The application deadline shall be JuneJuly 1 of the calendar year in which a student graduates and begins practicing food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas. At its discretion, the ADHE may extend the deadline, provided sufficient notice is provided to the public. The student is responsible for submitting the application and all supporting documentation in a timely manner.

III. Upon receipt by ADHE, applications are reviewed to ensure that all pertinent data is included. Each applicant will receive confirmation of the receipt and completeness of the application. For those whose application is either incomplete or ineligible, a notification will be made identifying the reason for incompleteness or ineligibility. The applicant will then have the opportunity to provide the missing information or correct any inaccurate information. Before an applicant 12 - 3 Agenda Item No. 12 July 30, 2021

can be considered for an award, the corrected/missing information must be received by the ADHE by the deadline indicated in the Incomplete/Ineligible Notice.

IV. Selection and Notification of Recipients

A. The ADHE shall review applicants and select recipients based on the eligibility criteria for the Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment program.

B. Selected recipients will receive award notices stating their eligibility for the program and the conditions of their award.

C. Awards will be provided based on available funding.

D. If a shortage of funds occurs, the applicants will be ranked by the percentage of the veterinary practice that is devoted to food supply veterinary medicine with those with the highest percentages being awarded first.

D. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

V. Disbursement of Award

The award will be disbursed in one (1) disbursement to the federal student loan holder indicated by the applicant. If the award amount is larger than the outstanding loan balance, the award amount will be reduced to the amount of the loan balance.

RULE 4 - LIMITATIONS OF LOAN REPAYMENT

Limitations of Loan Repayment

I. The Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment program shall be used to provide:

A. A loan repayment for federal student loans in the amount not to exceed the amount of tuition assistance provided under the Southern Regional Education Compact program per year for each year a licensed veterinarian, who graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine program after April 201222, practices food supply veterinary medicine in Arkansas. Total term of federal student loan repayment shall not exceed five consecutive years.

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B. If a recipient fails to satisfy the obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for one (1) year in a five (5) consecutive year period, then he/she shall not receive the loan repayment amount.

RULE 5 - RECIPIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY

Recipient’s Responsibility

I. Recipient's Responsibility

It is the recipient's responsibility to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education of any change in status within 21 days. This will include:

Change in name;

Change in residence;

Failure to notify the Arkansas Department Division of Higher Education of a change in status will affect future eligibility or collection status.

RULE 6 – DEFERMENT OF PRACTICE

Deferment of Practice

A. The obligation to engage in the practice of food supply veterinary medicine for a five (5) consecutive year period shall be postponed during any:

1. Period of temporary medical disability if the recipient is unable to practice veterinary medicine;

2. Period of military service under A.C.A. § 6-61-112; or

3. Other period of postponement agreed to by the ADHE.

B. To qualify for a deferment, a recipient must notify ADHE of their claim for the deferment and provide supporting documentation on a Request for Deferment form that will be supplied by ADHE upon request. The Request for Deferment form must be completed and returned to ADHE by the recipient. The recipient will be notified within ten (10) days of approval or disapproval of any application for a deferment.

RULE 6 - PROGRAM DEFINITIONS

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Program Definitions

The following definitions are used in the State Teacher Education Program Out-of-State Veterinary Medical Education Loan Repayment Program:

Arkansas Resident to be considered an Arkansas resident by ADHE, an applicant must be an Arkansas resident for twelve (12) months prior to the application deadline for the financial aid program. Further, the recipient may be asked to provide evidence of a permanent connection with the State of Arkansas. ADHE will look to one or more of the following to determine residency in those cases: (A) Valid Arkansas Driver’s License; (B) Proof of payment for Arkansas personal and/or real taxes for previous year; (C) Proof of Arkansas vehicle registration; (D) Proof of Arkansas voter registration; and (E) Other forms of proof of Arkansas residency.

Award Year The award year begins on July 1 of one calendar year, and extends to June 30 of the next calendar year.

Food Animal A bovine, porcine, ovine, camelid, cervid, poultry, and any other species determined by the Arkansas State Veterinarian.

Food Supply Veterinary Medicine All aspects of veterinary medicine’s involvement in food supply systems, from traditional agricultural production to consumption.

Lawful Permanent Resident An individual who can provide documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) that he or she is in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a citizen or permanent resident. Valid documentation is an I-551, I-151, I-181, I-94, or passport stamped with the notation "Processed for I-551, Temporary Evidence of Lawful Admission for Permanent 12 - 6 Agenda Item No. 12 July 30, 2021

Residence". A completed Form G-641 can also be used to document permanent resident status.

Loan Repayment A payment made to a federal loan holder on a recipient’s behalf after the completion of the yearly requirements by recipient.

Participating Institution Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Practice of Food Supply Veterinary Medicine A corporate or private veterinary practice with a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the practice devoted to food animal medicine or mixed animal medicine located in rural areas.

U.S. Citizen The term "U.S. citizen" includes persons born or who have become naturalized citizens of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Trust Territory- Palau. The term "national" includes citizens of American Samoa or Swain's Island.

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Agenda Item No. 14 Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

CERTIFICATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR 2020-21 ______

A.C.A. §6-62-805 (Act 366 of 1991) requires each state-supported institution of higher education to annually certify by June 15 to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board that its intercollegiate athletic program will generate sufficient revenues to meet expenditures or that any athletic deficit will be met by separate institutional board-sanctioned student athletic fees.

Verification of Athletic Budgets and Fee Information Institutions with intercollegiate athletic programs submitted ADHE Form 21-2, “Certification of Budgeted Athletic Revenues and Expenditures” and proper supporting documentation. ADHE finance staff verified that the athletic data submitted by the institutions matched the overall 2021-22 institutional operating budgets.

A.C.A. §6-62-804 requires that any student athletic fees assessed must be clearly defined in all publications and institutional board minutes, and listed separate and distinct from tuition or other student fees on student tuition and fee statements. All institutions assessing a student athletic fee have certified to the Department compliance with this requirement and have submitted copies of their student fee billing statements illustrating the disclosure of the athletic fee to each student.

Summary of Data The institutional submissions establish the 2021-22 operating budgets for intercollegiate athletic programs and certify to the Coordinating Board any student athletic fees that will be charged to cover operating deficits. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF), Arkansas State University Mid-South (ASUMS), Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (CCCUA), National Park College (NPC), Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain (UACCRM), South Arkansas Community College (SACC), and North Arkansas College (NAC) do not charge an athletic fee and expect to continue to meet their athletic operating costs without assessing a student athletic fee for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The following institutions have set their athletic fee per student semester credit hour (SSCH) as follows:

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Inst. 2020-21 Athletic Fee 2021-22 Athletic Fee ASUJ $19.00 $19.00 ATU $20.00 $20.60 HSU $19.75 $21.00 SAUM $19.00 $19.00 UAFS $18.00 $18.00 UALR $22.00 $22.00 UAM $18.00 $18.00 UAPB $22.00 $22.00 UCA $19.00 $20.00 SAUT $9.00 $10.00

A summary chart of 2021-22 athletic certification data from each institution is shown on page 14-3. The summary chart, excluding the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF), indicates that 31.8 percent of athletic program budgets are being funded from student athletic fees, while 18.2 percent comes from athletic generated revenues. Transfers from educational and general funds contribute 20.5 percent of the funding. The remaining 29.5 percent is funded from other auxiliary profits, endowment and investment income, contributions and other athletic income.

Other than the educational and general transfer, the use of auxiliary profits is the most sensitive source of income for financing athletic budgets. Other auxiliary profits are included as a revenue source for intercollegiate athletic programs; however, the use of auxiliary funds to support intercollegiate athletic programs should not undermine sound fiscal management of those auxiliary enterprises. A breakdown of the various auxiliary profits utilized to fund the athletic budgets is included on page 14-4.

ADHE Executive Staff recommend that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board accepts the Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Revenues and Expenditures Budgeted for 2021-22 as prepared in accordance with Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board uniform accounting standards and definitions for athletic reporting.

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Summary of 2021-22 Athletic Certification Data from Institutional Boards of Trustees Athletic % of % of Student % of Endowment % of Other % of Transfers % of Other % of Total Total Athletic Inst Generated Total Contributions Total Athletic Total & Investment Total Auxiliary Total from Total Athletic Total Expected Budgeted Fee Per Revenues Inst Rev Inst Rev Fees Inst Rev Income Inst Rev Profits Inst Rev E&G Inst Rev Income Inst Rev Inst Rev Expenditure SSCH

ASUJ $ 6,048,127 32.3% $ 3,000,000 16.0% $ 4,378,152 23.4% $ 108,017 0.6% $ 2,368,863 12.6% $ 2,235,126 11.9% $ 593,923 3.2% $ 18,732,208 $ 18,732,208 $19.00

ATU $ 166,352 2.6% $ 10,000 0.2% $ 3,848,254 59.7% $ 12,000 0.2% $ 100,630 1.6% $ 1,949,767 30.2% $ 358,872 5.6% $ 6,445,875 $ 6,445,875 $20.60

HSU $ 25,000 0.4% $ 250,000 3.8% $ 1,664,990 25.1% $ - 0.0% $ 3,291,252 49.6% $ 1,410,887 21.2% $ - 0.0% $ 6,642,129 $ 6,642,129 $21.00

SAUM $ 62,000 1.3% $ - 0.0% $ 1,805,000 37.7% $ - 0.0% $ 1,530,426 32.0% $ 1,391,407 29.1% $ - 0.0% $ 4,788,833 $ 4,788,833 $19.00 8

UAFS $ 95,420 2.7% $ 54,202 1.6% $ 1,922,161 55.2% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 1,410,887 40.5% $ - 0.0% $ 3,482,670 $ 3,482,670 $18.00

UALR $ 2,290,408 23.5% $ 300,000 3.1% $ 3,092,807 31.7% $ - 0.0% $ 350,000 3.6% $ 2,805,282 28.8% $ 915,728 9.4% $ 9,754,225 $ 9,754,225 $22.00

UAM $ 38,000 1.0% $ - 0.0% $ 1,030,500 27.8% $ - 0.0% $ 2,119,296 57.2% $ 517,725 14.0% $ - 0.0% $ 3,705,521 $ 3,705,521 $18.00

UAPB $ 2,474,000 34.1% $ 250,000 3.4% $ 1,500,000 20.7% $ - 0.0% $ 1,239,008 17.1% $ 1,391,407 19.2% $ 399,600 5.5% $ 7,254,015 $ 7,254,015 $22.00

UCA $ 2,848,000 20.5% $ 417,200 3.0% $ 5,225,000 37.6% $ - 0.0% $ 3,869,697 27.8% $ 1,410,887 10.1% $ 138,000 1.0% $ 13,908,784 $ 13,908,784 $20.00 14-3 ASUMS $ 3,000 1.1% $ 55,000 19.8% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 220,000 79.1% $ - 0.0% $ 278,000 $ 278,000 $0.00

CCCUA $ 10,000 18.8% $ 40,000 75.4% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 3,058 5.8% $ - 0.0% $ 53,058 $ 53,058 $0.00

NAC $ 4,000 1.2% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 22,993 7.1% $ 260,064 80.0% $ 38,000 11.7% $ 325,057 $ 325,057 $0.00

NPC $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 150,000 0.0% $ 375,000 58.1% $ 120,883 18.7% $ 645,883 $ 645,883 $0.00

NWACC $ - 0.0% $ 24,517 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 5,000 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 29,517 $ 29,517 $0.00

SACC $ 13,710 4.1% $ 133,000 40.1% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 185,050 55.8% $ - 0.0% $ 331,760 $ 331,760 $0.00

SAUT $ 13,115 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 180,000 38.4% $ - 0.0% $ 65,500 14.0% $ 210,335 44.9% $ - 0.0% $ 468,950 $ 468,950 $10.00

UACCRM $ 25,000 3.5% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 570,446 79.1% $ 125,299 17.4% $ - 0.0% $ 720,745 $ 720,745 $0.00

Subtotal $ 14,116,132 18.2% $ 4,533,919 5.8% $ 24,646,864 31.8% $ 120,017 0.2% $ 15,683,111 20.2% $ 15,902,181 20.5% $ 2,565,006 3.3% $ 77,567,230 $ 77,567,230 $11.15 July 30, 2021 30, July UAF $ 98,980,042 82.5% $ 20,601,458 17.2% $ - 0.0% $ 400,000 0.3% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ - 0.0% $ 119,981,500 $ 119,981,500 $0.00

Total $ 113,096,174 57.2% $ 25,135,377 12.7% $ 24,646,864 12.5% $ 520,017 0.3% $ 15,683,111 7.9% $ 15,902,181 8.0% $ 2,565,006 1.3% $ 197,548,730 $ 197,548,730 $10.53

NOTE: Sources of Other Auxiliary Profits are student/faculty housing, dining services, vending, parking, bookstore, auxilary rentals, etc. NOTE: Sources of Other Athletic Income are work study program, concessions, etc. Agenda Item No. 14 No. Item Agenda

Summary of 2021-22 Athletic Certification Data from Institutional Boards of Trustees Other Other Other Other Inst Auxiliary Auxiliary Athletic Athletic Profits Profits Include Income Income Includes Student & Faculty Housing, Dining Services, Vending, Parking, Performance Scholarships ASUJ $ 2,368,863 Bookstore, Business Services (Cell phone tower leases, etc.) $ 593,923 Royalty Revenue: $6,800 Fund balance usages for Roster Size increase expenses for the College Work Study Match: $14,972 ATU $ 100,630 year. $ 358,872 Athletic Camps: $337,100

HSU $ 3,291,252 Housing, Bookstore, and Food Services $ -

SAUM $ 1,530,426 Supplemental auxiliary revenues from Housing $ - 8 UA Foundation Transfer, Scholarship Book Sell Back, Golf University Plaza UALR $ 350,000 $ 915,728 Tournament Entry Fees, and Track Meet Entry Fees Residence Halls, Student Apartments, Faculty Housing, Food UAM $ 2,119,296 Service, Bookstore, Post Office Rent, Vendor Sales, and $ - Royalities Net profits from the Residential Life and Food Service Concessions, Royalities, and Other Revenue UAPB $ 1,239,008 departments $ 399,600 14-4 Intrafund Auxiliary Transfers: $3,088,269 Interfund Auxiliary Transfers: $781,428 Federal Work Study: $126,000 UCA $ 3,869,697 Includes: Housing, HPER, Food Service, Student Center, $ 138,000 Commission: $12,000 Bookstore, Student Health, and Access & Security Food Service Commission: $2,000 Vending Commission: $7,500 Corporate Sponsorship: $8,500 College Store - partial: $22,993 NAC $ 22,993 $ 38,000 Camp Registration: $13,000 Tournaments - Net: $3,000 Gym Rental: $4,000

Student Housing: $100,000 Transfers from Student Activities: $120,883 NPC $ 150,000 Bookstore: $50,000 $ 120,883

NWACC $ 5,000 Vending machine income, bookstore income, and events income $ -

SAUT $ 65,500 Housing, Food Service, Bookstore, and Auxiliary Rentals $ -

Revenue (profit) from Housing, Food Service, and Campus Store 2021 30, July UACCRM $ 570,446 operations $ -

Total $ 15,683,111 $ 2,565,006 Agenda Item No. 14b Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF LOAN ISSUE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE ______

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF) requests approval of the economic feasibility of plans to secure a loan not to exceed $13.0 million with a term of up to ten (10) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 4.0 percent. Proceeds from the bond issue will be used for education and general (E&G) and auxiliary purposes. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved this financing at its meeting on March 19, 2020.

The combined E&G and auxiliary loan issue will be up to $13.0 million with an annual debt service of $1,583,691. The E&G loan will be approximately $9.7 million with an annual debt service of $1,183,717 and a term of up to ten (10) years. The auxiliary loan will be approximately $3.3 million with an annual debt service of $399,974 thousand and the same term of up to ten (10) years.

Proceeds from the loan will be used to finance an Energy Performance Project across the University’s campus under the guidelines of the Arkansas Energy Performance Contracting (AEPC) Program overseen by the Arkansas Energy Office. The project includes campus-wide energy improvements that include installing LED lighting, upgraded HVAC equipment, fault detection diagnostics, improvements to building envelopes, thermal blankets, synchronous drives, and other energy conservation measures (ECMs). As required by the AEPC Program, these improvements will generate annual savings guaranteed by the Energy Service Company (ESCO), which will exceed the total project cost (construction, equipment and financing).

Coordinating Board policy regarding debt service for E&G projects provides that a maximum of 25 percent of net tuition and fee revenue less unrestricted E&G scholarship expenditures may be pledged to E&G debt service.

Relevant E&G data follows:

Budgeted 2021-22 Net Tuition and Fee Revenue ...... $ 301,620,233 Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($301,620,233 X 25%) ... $ 75,405,058 Existing Debt Service ...... $ 32,504,398 Proposed New Debt Service ...... $ 1,183,717 Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service ...... $ 41,716,943

The above data demonstrates that University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has sufficient tuition and fee revenue to support a loan issue of $9.7 million with a term of up to ten (10) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 4.0 percent.

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Coordinating Board policy regarding debt service for auxiliary projects provides that projects may be financed by auxiliary revenues, dedicated building use fees, or local tax or millage so long as annual revenue from these sources is no less than 120 percent of total annual debt service.

Relevant auxiliary data follows:

Budgeted 2021-22 Auxiliary Revenue ...... $ 184,309,948 Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($184,309,948 / 120%)... $ 153,591,623 Existing Debt Service ...... $ 40,033,938 Proposed New Debt Service ...... $ 399,974 Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service ...... $ 113,157,711

The above data demonstrates that University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has sufficient auxiliary revenue to support a loan issue of $3.3 million with a term of up to ten (10) years at an annual interest rate not to exceed 4.0 percent.

Any proceeds from loans that require AHECB approval, are used for the purchase or construction of new facilities, and result in additional square footage are subject to the AHECB maintenance policy as adopted in October of 2010. The projects contemplated herein do not provide additional square footage to the campus.

ADHE Executive Staff recommend that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board considers economically feasible plans for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to secure a loan not to exceed $13.0 million with a term of up to ten (10) years at an expected annual interest rate not to exceed 4.0 percent to finance an Energy Performance Project under the guidelines of the Arkansas Energy Performance Contracting (AEPC) Program overseen by the Arkansas Energy Office. As required by the AEPC Program, these improvements will generate annual savings guaranteed by the Energy Service Company.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education is authorized to notify the President and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of Arkansas and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville of the Coordinating Board’s resolution.

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Agenda Item No. 15 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 30, 2021

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TRANSITIONAL-MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (TMSND) ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY JONESBORO ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation RESOVLED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (CIP 51.3101; 36 credit hours; Summer 2023) and the Transitional-Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) (CIP 51.3101; 36 credit hours; Summer 2021)

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Program Justification The field of nutrition and dietetics encompasses a range of areas including food safety, community health, disease prevention of chronic diseases, nutrition assessment, and nutrition education. The proposed Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics will include 36 hours of courses. Students will be admitted to the program after completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited undergraduate coordinated program in dietetics, which includes coursework and a minimum of 1,000 supervised practice hours in the field. Students will be admitted to the program in the summer following completion of their undergraduate degree in May. All students must meet admission requirements for Arkansas State University Graduate College, and program specific requirements. The transitional Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (tMSND) program, will be 100% online to allow alumni of Arkansas State University’s Dietetics Program and individuals looking for diversity in healthcare practice to be competitive for varied positions in the workforce. The graduate program will require 36 hours of graduate courses that will include tangible hands-on activities, 12 hours of core courses in healthcare delivery, research, epidemiology, and biostatistics; 15 hours of major requirements in leadership, nutrition, obesity, and healthcare ethics; and 9 hours of support courses in topics in foodservice, management, nutrition, and public policy. Both programs will utilize existing faculty, facilities and operational support services. Students will be able to gain admission throughout the year, after completing two required prerequisites. There will be no new program costs to support the programs. Adjunct faculty will be added as necessary to support the programs as they grow. The program will be supported by existing faculty within the college or within the university. The tMSND program is 100% online; therefore, current facilities in the Eugene W. Smith and all other faculty and operational support were found to be adequate space. There will be no new program costs to support the degree program.

Arkansas Institutions Offering Similar Programs University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Clinical Nutrition University of Central Arkansas— Nutrition

Projected Viability Projected Annual Enrollment beginning Summer 2022 - 10 Required Graduate by Summer 2028 - 6

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Program Requirements

Core Courses (12 hours) NS 6123 Health Care Delivery in the U. S. NS 6303 Nutrition and Dietetics Research NS 6313 Nutritional Epidemiology STAT 6833 Biostatistics

Major Requirements (15 hours) HP 5113 Leadership in Health Professions NS 6243 Metabolic Nutrition NS 6253 Nutrition in Critical Illness NS 6263 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy NURS 6843 Ethics of Health Care

Support Courses (9 hours) NS 6003 Topics in Food Service NS 6013 Management of Nutrition Services NS 6113 Food and Nutrition Public Policy

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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE – COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation RESOLVED. That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Technical Certificate Cosmetology Instructor (CIP 12.0413; 24 credit hours;) Southern Arkansas University-Tech, effective Spring 2022.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division on Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University Tech and the Chancellor of Southern of University of Arkansas University-Tech of the approval.

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Program Justification Southern Arkansas University Tech is seeking approval to establish a Cosmetology Instructor program. The purpose of educating licensed cosmetologist is to give individuals another pathway to the cosmetology industry. The program will be open to those that want to share his/her knowledge and passion of this profession with others as an instructor in the industry. This part of the profession also offers another advantage for profitable employment in the hairstyling industry. The program will be designed to include two options, (1) 20 weeks for 30 hours per week; and (2) 40 weeks for 15 hours per week.

The program will consist of 24 credit hours composed of six new courses. The curriculum is based on Milady’s Standard Cosmetology textbook and prepares students to sit for the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) instructor exam. The estimated total cost of the program for students will be $5,657 per student. SAU-Tech currently offers the AAS in Cosmetology and TC in Cosmetology. The classroom and lab that is currently being used for these programs will also be used for this new program. Student resources will consist of a textbook and cosmetology kit that will be purchased by the student. Students will have access to the tutoring center, library resources and all other resources available to students.

SAU-Tech is currently remodeling and refurnishing its Cosmetology facilities to support the new program and cohort of students. The total cost of renovations is approximately $25,000. The funds from these renovations are being provided through the College operating budget.

Arkansas Institutions Offering Similar Programs Arkansas State University-Newport—Cosmetology Instructor Trainee Arkansas State University-Three Rivers— Cosmetology Instructor University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College - Cosmetology Instructor University of Arkansas-Community College at Batesville— Cosmetology Instructor (CP) East Arkansas Community College— Cosmetology Instructor (CP) University of Arkansas-Community College at Batesville— Cosmetology Instructor (CP)

Program Viability Projected Annual Enrollment beginning Spring 2022 – 3* *No more than three students are allowed to be enrolled in this program at one time. The program will begin with one student. Once that student has completed 200 of the required 600 hours one student can be added. Required Graduates by Fall 2026 - 12 students total, based on AHECB viability standard

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Program Requirements

Semester I 11 credit hours COSM 1002 Teaching of Theory and Practical Operation COSM 1001 Methods of Teaching Student Records COSM 1006 Class Attendance COSM 1012 Conducting Theory Classes

Semester II 13 credit hours COSM 1019 Conducting Practical Classes COSM 1014 Capstone

Total Credit Hours: 24

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPY SOUTH ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation RESOLVED. That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (CIP 51.0910; 66 credit hours) offered by Southern Arkansas University—Tech, effective Fall 2022.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division on Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University—Tech and the Chancellor of Southern Arkansas University – Tech of the approval.

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Program Justification Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will be a 66 credit hour program designed to provide students with general knowledge, skills and competencies needed to have a successful career in diagnostic medical sonography. This program is based on the requirements necessary to pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS) certification examination and to function as a general sonographer. Upon completion of the coursework, graduates will receive an Associates of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and will be eligible to take the ARDMS examination in Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The program will contain prerequisites consisting of 14 credit hours of general education courses. The remaining 52 credit hours include 16 hours of existing Southern Arkansas University—Tech’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a 66 credit hour program designed to provide students with general knowledge, skills and competencies needed to have a successful career in diagnostic medical sonography. The curriculum for this program is based on the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS).

The costs for initiation of this program are included in a recently awarded three-year US Department of Labor and Delta Regional Authority Grant-Workforce Opportunities in Rural Communities (WORC 2) grant. These costs include the program director, instructor (s), student resource coordinator, necessary supplies and equipment for the first-three years of the program. Additionally, students support funds were included in the grant award, for needy students based on the Arkansas Career Pathways model.

This program’s classroom and lab will be housed in a space that has been recently vacated during recent classroom relocations on campus. Minor renovations have been completed for this space.

Arkansas Institutions Offering Similar Programs University of Arkansas for Medical Science— Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Program Viability Projected Annual Enrollment beginning Fall 2022 – 10 Required Graduates by Summer 2026 - 18

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Program Requirements Program Prerequisites 14 Credit Hours ENGL 1113 Composition I MATH 1023 College Algebra BIOL 2404 Anatomy & Physiology I PHYS 2014 College Physics

Semester I 12 Credit Hours AH 1143 Medical Terminology SONO 1011 Introduction to Sonography SONO 1102 Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation I SONO 1143 Ultrasound Learning Lab I SONO 1203 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy

Semester II 13 Credit Hours BIOL 2414 Anatomy & Physiology I ENGL 1123 Composition II SONO 1122 Abdominal Ultrasound I SONO 1161 Ultrasound Practicum I SONO 1182 Obstetrics & Gynecology I SONO 1021 Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation II

Semester III 13 Credit Hours MIS 1003 Introduction to Computers SONO 2123 Abdominal Ultrasound II SONO 2163 Ultrasound Practicum II SONO 2183 Obstetrics & Gynecology II SONO 2201 Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation III

Semester IV 14 Credit Hours PSYC 2003 General Psychology PHIL 2253 Biomedical Ethics SONO 2302 Abdominal Ultrasound III SONO 2403 Ultrasound Practicum III SONO 2502 Obstetrics & Gynecology III SONO 2601 Comprehensive Seminar

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING(MSN) IN PUBLIC HEALTH POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation RESOVLED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (CIP 51.3811; 37 credit hours) and the Post Master’s Certificate in Public Health (CIP 51.3811; 13 credit hours) offered by University of Arkansas at Monticello effective Summer 2022.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System and Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello of the approval.

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Program Justification The University of Arkansas at Monticello proposing developing a Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master’s Certificate with a focus on Public Health. The Master of Science in Nursing in Public Health, will be a 100% online degree that will provide both flexibility and academic rigor for registered nurses. The 37-credit hour MSN degree will accommodate the academic, personal, and career goals of its students and allows flexibility for student lifestyles and geographical locations. This degree prepares registered nurses (RNs) to promote health and provide preventive and curative nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. The degree is offered as a full-time and part-time track and will be available to RNs with a technical nursing diploma such as an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The Post-masters certificate will be offered to RNs who have already earned a MS/MSN degree.

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Public Health Nursing, will be a 13-credit hour certificate available to RNs who already have a master’s of nursing degree and a desire to further their experience. Post-masters nursing certificates allow RNs to grow in their careers and take on more substantial healthcare roles. The Post-masters certificate courses are the same courses offered in the MSN in Public Health degree, starting with Phase-Two courses. RN’s must have earned their MS/MSN degree and completed the direct care courses (Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment) during their graduate program.

The programs will utilize adjunct faculty as necessary. After programs viability is established, additional full-time faculty may be hired to teach enrolled students. In addition, a graduate program coordinator stipend of $5000 is budgeted in year three as long as program viability is established and the budget allows said expense.

Arkansas Institutions Offering Similar Programs No existing MSN or Post-Masters Certificate - Public Health

Southern Arkansas University- Public Health University of Arkansas—Fayetteville -Public Health University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Public Health (GC) Rural and Global Public Health (GC) Public Health (MPH) Public Health (MPH/JD) Public Health/Pharmacy (MPH/Phrm) Public Health/Public Services(MPH/MPS) Public Health Leadership (DrPH)

Projected Viability Projected Annual Enrollment beginning Summer 2022 – 6~10 Required Graduates by Summer 2027 - 12 students total, based on AHECB viability standard.

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Program Requirements MSN full-time option track -37 Credit Hours NURS 5XX3 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Epidemiology (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Research & Evidence Based Practice in Public Health (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Statistics Reasoning in Public Health (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Advanced Pathophysiology (phase 2) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Advanced Pharmacology (phase 2) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Advanced Health Assessment (phase 2) – 3 credits NURS 5XX2 Social Determinants of Health (phase 2) – 2 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Health Policy and Economics (phase 3) – 4 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Healthcare & Education (phase 3) – 4 credits NURS 5XX6 CAPTSONE Public Health Leadership, Management, and Evaluation– 6 credits Total Credit Hours = 37 Total Practicum Hours = 405 hours

RN to MSN track -37 Credit Hours NURS 3073 Advanced Role Transition (BSN core course) – 3 credits NURS 3404 Health Promotion (BSN core course) – 4 credits NURS 3064 Healthy Aging (BSN core course) – 4 credits NURS 4153 Community Health Nursing (BSN core course) – 3 credits ANY Upper Level Elective (BSN degree requirement) – 3 credits ANY Upper Level Elective (BSN degree requirement) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Advanced Pathophysiology (MSN course) – 3 credits Undergraduate BSN course waived NURS 5XX3 Advanced Health Assessment (MSN course) – 3 credits NURS 4473 Nursing Research (BSN core course) – 3 credits NURS 4054 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (BSN core course) – 4 credits BSN degree earned – 120 credits (held until MSN completed) NURS 5XX3 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Advance Nursing Practice (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Epidemiology (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Research & Evidence Based Practice in Public Health (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Statistics Reasoning in Public Health (phase 1) – 3 credits NURS 5XX3 Advanced Pharmacology (phase 2) – 3 credits NURS 5XX2 Social Determinants of Health (phase 2) – 2 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Health Policy and Economics (phase 3) – 4 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Healthcare & Education (phase 3) – 4 credits

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NURS 5XX6 CAPTSONE Public Health Leadership, Management, and Evaluation*– 6 credits

Total BSN Pre-Req Coursework = 54 BSN credit in Escrow = 39 Total BSN Credit Hours = 27 BSN Degree = 120 Total MSN Credit Hours = 37 Total MSN Practicum Hours = 405 hours

Post-Master’s Certificate in Public Health Nursing 13 Credit Hours NURS 5XX2 Social Determinants of Health - 2 credits NURS 5XX3 Statistics Reasoning in Public Health - 3 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Health Policy and Economics* - 4 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Healthcare & Education*- 4 credits NURS 5XX3 Statistics Reasoning in Public Health - 3 credits NURS 5XX4 Public Healthcare & Education* - 4 credits NURS 5XX6 Public Health Leadership, Management, and Evaluation* - 6 credits

Total Credit Hours = 13 Total Practicum Hours = 225-315 hours

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ADDICTION COUNSELING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation RESOLVED. That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Vocational Rehabilitation – Addiction Counseling (CIP 51.2310; 60 credit hours), Master of Business Administration (MBA) (CIP 52.0201; 36 credit hours) offered by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff effective Fall 2022.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Division on Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of Arkansas System and Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff of the approval.

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Program Justification University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff plans to create a program that allows students from various backgrounds to participate in a graduate rehabilitation with an emphasis in Addiction Studies. The academic requirements of the M.Ed. in Vocational Rehabilitation program will be comprised primarily of coursework, field experience and internship, and a comprehensive examination. Employment of rehabilitation counselors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. This demand for rehabilitation counselors is due to the increase in the elderly population and with the continued rehabilitation needs of other groups such as veterans and people with disabilities.

The degree requires a minimum of sixty (60) semester units of graduate coursework that will consist of 11 core courses (33 units), practicum (3 units) and a required internship (12 units) in addition to a 12-unit specialization in Addiction Counseling. The program will link theory, technique and practice in advanced ways and the 60-semester credit hours may be completed within two years with a continuous commitment to full- time enrollment. In addition, this program prepares students to sit for the national exam that allows them to practice throughout the United States. The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification requires 600 hours of applied experience in a rehabilitation agency or facility under the supervision of an experienced certified rehabilitation counselor on-site or facility supervisor.

The program is located in the School of Education within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. It is designed to assist with the economic growth in the state by increasing the number of certified rehabilitation counselors who will assist individuals with disabilities gain employment. Graduates with a M.Ed. in Vocational Rehabilitation degree program will be highly qualified candidates for counseling positions and administrative positions in the state department of career education, education centers, private organizations, plus many more. UAPB has an existing Addiction Studies program which lowers the cost of the initial implementation of this new program.

The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff is proposing a 36 credit hour Masters of Business Administration degree. This degree will include courses in accounting, economics, management and organizational behavior. Students will be able to select from a variety of three specialization areas: 1) Gaming and Casino Management; 2) Hospitality Management; and 3) Business Analytics. The slated course work for this programs have been designed to emphasized the three aforementioned specialized areas. The projected start date for this program is Fall 2022.

Arkansas Institutions Offering Similar Programs Arkansas State University Jonesboro- MBA Arkansas Tech University- MBA Henderson State University- MBA Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia – MBA University of Arkansas Fayetteville- MBA University of Arkansas Little Rock – MBA University of Central Arkansas – MBA

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Program Viability Projected Annual Enrollment beginning Fall 2022 – 10~20 Required Graduates by Fall 2027 - 12 students total, based on AHECB viability standard Program Requirements Master of Education in Vocational Rehabilitation emphasis in Addiction Counseling 48 Credit Hours GRVC 5301 Theories of Counseling* 3 GRVC 5302 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling* 3 GRVC 5303 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability* 3 GEDU 5320 Application of Statistics in Education* 3 GRVC 5305 Medical Aspects of Disability GRVC 5306 Assessment in Rehab 3 (prerequisite of foundations and research) 3 GRVC 5307Individual Counseling Skills 3 (prerequisite or theories of counseling) GRVC 5316 Trauma Counseling/Intervention 3 GRVC 5308 Group/Family Counseling* 3 GRVC 5309 Multicultural Counseling 3 GASP 5312 Clinical Models of Addiction 3

GASP 5313 Alcohol and Alcoholism 3 GASP 5322 Dual Diagnosis 3 GRVC 5314 Practicum 3 (Practicum needs to be completed before Internship) GASP 5341 Employee Assistance 3 Program in Business and Industry GRVC 5615 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling 12

Program Admission Requirements The UAPB M.Ed. in Vocational Rehabilitation program will be committed to admitting students a competitive basis and is designed for those education professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally/nationally accredited university or college. The degree program requires the following of all applicants for admission to the M.Ed. in Rehabilitation degree program •In addition to the College’s minimum requirements for admission and those listed below, all applicants are expected to submit a School of Education, Graduate Application. •A baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 from last 60 hours of undergraduate program or 3.0 from a graduate program. •GRE scores if the grade point average above is not satisfied. •A 1200-1500 personal statement indicating the applicant’s aspirations and reasons for pursuing the M.Ed. in Vocational Rehabilitation degree at UAPB.

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•Three letters of recommendation from professional references (i.e., superintendent, principal) that attest to the candidate’s professional and/or personal qualities. •A CV or professional resume. •Satisfactory completion of an interview made up of university faculty.

Master of Business Administration 36 Credit Hours Gaming and Casino Management Option GMHG 5311 Introduction to the Gaming Industry 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5312 Casino and Gaming Management 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5313 Current Issues in the Gaming Industry 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5352 Promotion and Marketing 3 Credit Hours Analytics for Gaming Industry GMHG 5347 Change Management 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5370 Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in the Hospitality and 3 Credit Hours Gaming Industry

Hospitality Management Option GMHG 5342 Foundations of Hospitality Industry 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5335 Hospitality Revenue Management 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5346 Best Practices of Hospitality Industry 3 Credit Hours GMHG 5352 Promotion and Marketing Analytics for 3 Credit Hours Hospitality Industry GMHG 5370 Legal, Regulatory, and 3 Credit Hours Ethical Issues in the Hospitality and Gaming Industry

Business Analytics Option GACC 5301 Accounting for Managers 3 Credit Hours GMKT 5301 Strategic Marketing 3 Credit Hours GMGM 5301 Strategic Management 3 Credit Hours GMIS 5301 Project Management 3 Credit Hours GBAF 5301 Financial Analytics 3 Credit Hours GECO 5331 Managerial Economics 3 Credit Hours GMGM 5335 International Business 3 Credit Hours GBAF 5303 Business Analytics 3 Credit Hours GECO 5320 Quantitative Methods & Appl 3 Credit Hours GMGM 5631 Professional Report 6 Credit Hours GMKT 5331 Marketing Analysis and Res 3 Credit Hours

Program Admission Requirements The general admission requirements of UAPB graduate school will apply where appropriate. Matriculating students are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree with the equivalent of 3.0 GPA or equivalent in Business or other related fields. Prospective students will be required to submit the following, in order to be considered for admission to the program: o Completed application form

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o Official transcripts from previous institutions o GMAT or GRE score o Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from current supervisor or advisor) o Written personal statement of intent

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INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS ______

ADHE Executive Staff Recommendation

Initial Program Certification-Distance Technology RESOLVED, That pursuant to A.C.A. §6-61-301, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to the institutions listed on pages 1 - 2 to offer the specified degree programs to Arkansas residents for a period of three years through December 31, 2024.

DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois State Authorization – Illinois Board of Higher Education Institutional Accreditation – Regional: Higher Learning Commission

Undergraduate Certificate in Business Essentials Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security Undergraduate Certificate in Data Mining and Analytics Undergraduate Certificate in Internet of Things Undergraduate Certificate in Software Design and Solutions Undergraduate Certificate in Web and Mobile Applications

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Northcentral University, La Jolla, California State Authorization – California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Institutional Accreditation – Regional: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Master of Science in Sport Psychology

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota State Authorization: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Institutional Accreditation – Regional: Higher Learning Commission Programmatic Accreditation – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Social Work Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Human Services Bachelor of Social Work Master of Science in Human Services Master of Science in Information Technology Master of Science in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Master of Social Work Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision Doctor of Social Work

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LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION ______

Arkansas Colleges & Universities Summary (pages 2-45) Twenty-nine (29) Arkansas institutions submitted Letters of Notification (LON) which include new programs created with existing coursework, changes to existing programs, program deletions, and administrative units.

12 Curriculum Revision 4 Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology 5 Inactive Programs 5 Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit 15 New Certificate/Degree Program 1 New Option/Emphasis/Concentration/Minor 8 Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit 1 Establishment of New Administrative Unit 10 Program Reactivation 18 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program 1 New Off Campus Location 2 New Informational Items 1 Title Change of Existing Program 1 Name or CIP Change 843 Total

Institutional Certification Advisory Committee Summary (page 46) Seven (7) out-of-state, religious and/or for-profit institutions submitted applications which include program recertifications, and institutional changes.

1 Recertifications of programs 2 Institutional changes 1 Letters of Exemption from Certification (Programs offering Church- Related Training) _4 Program Changes/New Programs 8

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The Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) has approved the following program requests since the April 2021 AHECB meeting. According to AHECB policy 5.11, program actions approved by the ADHE Director must be included on the AHECB meeting agenda prior to initiation and may require further review by the Coordinating Board.

ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Arkansas Northeastern College – Page 6 Curriculum Revision New Certificate/Degree Program Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Arkansas State University Mid-South – Page 6 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Arkansas State University Mountain Home – Page 7 Inactive Program Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program

Arkansas State University Jonesboro – Pages 7-8 New Certificate/Degree Program Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology

Arkansas State University Newport – Pages 9-10 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program with New Option/ Emphasis/Concentration/Minor Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit

Arkansas State University Three Rivers – Page 10 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Arkansas Tech University – Page 10 Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology

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Black River Technical College – Pages 10-17 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Curriculum Revision Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor or Organizational Unit Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program

East Arkansas Community College – Pages 17-18 Curriculum Revision Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Henderson State University – Pages 18-22 Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor or Organizational Unit Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program New Option, Concentration, Emphasis, or Minor Curriculum Revision New Certificate/Degree Program Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit

National Park College – Pages 22-23 Name & CIP Change Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit

North Arkansas College – Pages 23-24 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Northwest Arkansas Community College – Pages 24-28 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit Curriculum Revision Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit

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South Arkansas Community College – Pages 28-30 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Curriculum Revision Name Change of Existing Program New Certificate /Degree Program

Southeast Arkansas Community College – Page 30 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Southern Arkansas University Tech – Pages 30-33 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

Southern Arkansas University – Page 34 New Certificate/Degree Program Curriculum Revision Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville – Page 35 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Inactive Program

University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College – Pages 35-37 Program Reactivation Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Inactive Programs Deleted Programs Curriculum Revision

University of Arkansas Community College Hope-Texarkana – Pages 37-38 Program Reactivation Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program New Certificate/Degree Program

University of Arkansas Fayetteville – Page 38 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock – Pages 38-40 Establishment of New Administrative Unit New Off Campus Location Curriculum Revision Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Title Change of Existing Program Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program New Certificate/Program Informational Item Reorganization of Existing Administrative Unit Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor, Organization Unit Inactive Programs

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Page 41 Curriculum Revision Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit

University of Arkansas Monticello - Page 41 Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program

University of Arkansas at Community College Morrilton – Pages 42-43 Curriculum Revision Name or CIP Change

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain – Page 43 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program

University of Arkansas Pulaski Tech College – Page 43 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program

University of Arkansas Phillip Community College – Pages 44 Program Reactivation New Certificate/Degree Program

University of Central Arkansas – Pages 44-45 Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Curriculum Revision

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ARKANSAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

LON DESCRIPTIONS Arkansas Northeastern College Curriculum Revision Certificate of Proficiency in Criminal Justice (DC 1430; CIP 43.0107; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Technical Certificate in Child Development (CIP19.0706; 32 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Entrepreneurship (CIP 52.0701; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Applied Science in Office Management (DC 3520; CIP 52.0401; 60 credit hours) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Entrepreneurship (CIP 52.0701; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses BU 11016 Entrepreneurship

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (DC 1203; CIP 13.1202; 62-65 credit hours; 100% online) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 60-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Arkansas State University Mid-South Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (K-6; 4-8) (DC 3530; CIP 13.1202; 62 credit hours; 90% online) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 60- 65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

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Arkansas State University Mountain Home Inactive Program Associate of Applied Science Hospitality Management (DC 0730; CIP 52.0401; 62 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate Hospitality Management (DC 1665; CIP 52.0901; 32 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (DC; 4310; CIP 47.0201; 41 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (DC 0115; CIP 47.0201; 16 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (DC 0525; CIP 47.0201; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Community Paramedic (DC 4521; CIP 51.0904; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Arkansas State University Jonesboro New Certificate/Degree Program Undergraduate Certificate in Virtual Reality Content Design and Filmmaking (CIP 50.0411; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses GRFX 2233 Digital Game Production Design GRFX 2723 Virtual Reality Concepts GRFX 3723 Virtual Reality Filmmaking

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Undergraduate Certificate in Game Production and Development (CIP 50.0411; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses GRFX 1223 Introduction to Digital Game Development GRFX 2223 Digital Game Asset Creation GRFX 2233 Digital Game Production Design

Graduate Certificate in Financial Management (CIP 52.0801; 12 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses FIN 6723 Corporate Financial Management FIN 6743 Seminar in Finance FIN 6053 Financial Statement Analysis FIN 6733 International Financial Markets ECON 6313 Managerial Economics

Undergraduate Certificate in Android Application Development (CIP 50.0411; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses DIGI 2013 Introduction to Coding with Kotlin for Android DIGI 3013 Intermediate Coding with Kotlin for Android DIGI 4013 Advanced Studio in Android Development

Undergraduate Certificate in Data Visualization and Information Design (CIP 50.0409; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses GRFX 3613 Information Design GRFX 4213 Interactive Infographics MDIA 3323 Media Analytics and Data Visualization

Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion (DC 2720; CIP 31.0501; 100% online; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Post Masters Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (DC 6325; CIP 51.3821; 100% online; 21 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Master of Arts in Communication Studies (DC: 5490; CIP 09.0199; 30 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021).

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Arkansas State University Newport Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program with New Option/ Emphasis/Concentration/Minor Certificate of Proficiency in Welding General (DC 0904; CIP 48.0508; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Fundamentals with emphasis in Shield Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding (CIP 48.0508; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (DC 4719; CIP 15.0613; 12 credits hours) reconfigured to create the Technical Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Technology with an emphasis in Industrial Maintenance (DC 5719; CIP 15.0613; 33 credit hours; Fall 2021) and Advanced CAD/CAM Added Courses Industrial Maintenance Option ADVM 1264 CAD/CAM

Technical Certificate in Welding General (DC 2480; CIP 48.0508; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Fundamentals (CIP 48.0508; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) with options in Shield Metal Arc Welding and a Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Fundamental with an option in Gas Metal Arc Welding (CIP 48.0508, 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses (Option 1) WELD 1016 Manufacturing Welding WELD 1036 Shielded Metal Arc Wielding Added Courses (Option 2) WELD 1203 Gas Metal Arc Welding WELD 1303 Introduction Wire Welding WELD 2203 Advanced Wire Welding WELD 2303 Advanced SMAW

Certificate of Proficiency in Business Operations (DC 4775; CIP 52.0408; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency Business Operations (DC 4775; CIP 52.0408; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses MIS 2413 Administrative Technology MATH 1013 Mathematical Applications Deleted Courses MGMT 2003 Introduction to Management MIS 1443 Technical Computer Application

Technical Certificate in Business Technology (DC 2520; CIP 52.0401; 45 credit hours; 65% online; Fall 2021) changed to Technical Certificate in Business Technology in (DC 2520; CIP 52.0401; 30 credit hours; 65% online; Fall 2021)

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Associate of Science in Education (DC 3540; CIP 13.1203; 64 credit hours; 78% online) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 60-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Technical Certificate in Industrial Maintenance (DC 4615; CIP 47.0303; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Arkansas State University Three Rivers Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (DC 0437; CIP 13.1210; 64 credit hours) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 60-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Arkansas Tech University Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Masters of Education in Instructional Technology (DC 5675; CIP 13.0501; 100% online (both options: Library Media K-12 and Instructional Design and Technology) 36 credit hours; June 2021)

Black River Technical College Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate Arts in General Education (DC 0050; CIP 24.0101; 60-61 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology (CIP 30.2701; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab BIOL 2414 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

Associate of Science in Agriculture (DC 0934; CIP 01.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the Basic Certificate in Plant Sciences (CIP 01.0301; 7 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AGRI 1103 Precision Technology PSSC 1301 Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory PSSC 1303 Introduction to Plant Science

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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (DC 0493; CIP 43.0199; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Criminal Justice (CIP 43.0199; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CRIM 1023 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM 1053 Introduction to Law Enforcement CRIM 1083 Introduction to Forensic Science CRIM 2013 Principles of Sociology CRIM 2263 Criminal Evidence and Procedure

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 0140; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Accounting (CIP 52.0302; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ACCT 2003 Introduction to Accounting ACCT 2013 Introduction to Managerial Accounting

Technical Certificate in Microcomputer Repair Technician (DC 2470; CIP 11;1006; 32 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate A+ Computer Technician (CIP 11.0106; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CIS 1044 PC Repair I CIS 2044 PC Repair II

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 0140; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Accounting Applications (CIP 52.0302; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ACCT 2063 Applied Accounting BSYS 2583 Spreadsheet for Managerial Decision

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 0140; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Computerized Accounting (CIP 52.0302; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ACCT 2063 Applied Accounting BSYS 2583 Spreadsheet for Managerial Decision

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 0140; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Payroll Accounting (CIP 52.0302; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ACCT 2021 Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 2043 Introduction to Cost Accounting

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Technical Certificate in Auto Collision Cosmetic Repair Technology (DC 4330; CIP 47.0603; 36 credit hours, Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Automotive Paint & Refinish (CIP 47.0603; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AB 1014 Preparation and Refinishing AB 1034 Complete Auto Refinishing

Technical Certificate in Powertrains Systems (DC 4555; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Automatic Transmission & Transaxles (CIP 47.0604; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course AST 1006 Auto Transmissions & Transaxles

Technical Certificate in Auto Collision Structural Repair Technology (DC 4331; CIP 47.0603; 36 credit hours, Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate reconfigured to a Basic Certificate in Automatic Collision Welding (CIP 47.0603; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AB 1003 Welding and Cutting AB 1023 Resistance Spot-Welding

Technical Certificate in Powertrain Systems (DC 4555; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Brakes (CIP 47.0604; 5 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course AST 1065 Auto Brakes

Technical Certificate in Auto Collision Structural Repair Technology (DC 4331; CIP 47.0603; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Collision Electronics (CIP 47.0603; 7 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AB 1013 Mechanical and Electrical Repair AB 1084 Collision Electronics

Technical Certificate in Electrical Engine Specialty (DC 4545; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Electrical-Electronics Systems (CIP 47.0604; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AST 1033 Automotive Electrical Accessories AST 1045 Automotive Electrical Systems

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Technical Certificate in Auto Service Technology (DC 4545; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Engine Performance (CIP 47.0604; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AST 1033 Automotive Fuel System AST 1075 Automotive Ignition Systems

Technical Certificate in Auto Service Technology (DC 4545; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Engine Repair (CIP 47.0604; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course AST 1056 Automotive Engines

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Sciences (DC 0505; CIP 43.0203; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Fire Marshal Services (CIP 43.0203; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses FS 1153 Fire Arson Detection FS 2133 Fire Prevention

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Sciences (DC 0505; CIP 43.0203; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Fire Protection (CIP 43.0203; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses FS 2133 Fire Prevention FS 2163 Fire Protection Systems

Technical Certificate in Auto Collision Technology-Structural Repair Technology reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Structural Damage Repair (CIP 47.0603; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AB 1044 Design Based Repair AB 1104 Structural Repair Methods

Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (DC 0300; CIP 52.0201; 60- 63 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Microsoft Office Specialist (CIP11.0101; 5 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CA 1903 Introduction to Computer Concepts Select one Microsoft Office Suite Program courses: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

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Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology (DC 3523; CIP 11.0901; 61 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Microsoft Operating Systems (CIP 11.0501; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CIS 2003 Network Operating System Technology CIS 2204 Networking Concepts

Technical Certificate in Welding (DC 4900; CIP 48.0508; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Welding (CIP 48.0508; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses WLD 1023 MIG Welding WLD 1103 Welding Theory

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 0140; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Accounting (CIP 52.0302; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ACCT 2013 Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 2043 Introduction to Cost Accounting

Associate of Arts in General Education (DC 0050; CIP 24.0101; 60-61 credit hours; Fall, 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in STEM (CIP 30.0000: 6-8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses Student may select from the following courses: Biology, Math, Chemistry, and Physical Science and Lab

Associate of Arts in General Studies (DC 0059; CIP 24.0101; 60-61 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certification in Composition (CIP 24.0101; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Welding (DC 4900; CIP 48.0508; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in GSA Welding (CIP 48.0508; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses WLD 1003 Gas Shield ARC Welding WLD 1103 Welding Theory

Technical Certificated in Industrial Electricity – Electronics (DC 4630; CIP 47.0105; 32 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificated in Motor Controls (CIP 42.0105; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ELT 704 Industrial Electrical Systems ELT 1804 Motors & Motor Controls

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Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology (DC 3523; CIP 11.0901; 61 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Networking (CIP 11.0901; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CIS 2014 LAN Administration CIS 2424 Advanced LAN Administration

Technical Certificate in Auto Collision-Structural Repair Technology (DC 4330; CIP 47.0603; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Non- metal Component Repair (CIP 47.0603; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AB 1054 Plastic Repair AB 1204 Fiberglass Repair

Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity–Electronics (DC 4630; CIP 47.0105; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers(PLD) (CIP 47.0105; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ELT 1504 Electronic Circuits ELT 1604 Programmable Logic Control Technology

Technical Certificate in Powertrain (DC 4555; CIP 47.0604; 34 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Suspension & Steering (CIP 47.0604; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course AST 1026 Auto Suspension & Steering

Technical Certificate in Web Design (DC 0180; CIP 11.0801; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Web Page Design (CIP 11.0801; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CIS 1083 Web Page Design CIS 2013 Advanced Web Page Design

Curriculum Revision Associate of Science in Fire Sciences (DC 0496; CIP 43.0203; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Course POSC 2103 U. S. Government Deleted Course POSC 1003 Introduction to Politics

Technical Certificate in Health Sciences (Traditional Pathway) (DC 2273; CIP 51.0000; 27 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Course PSY 2003 Developmental Psychology 21-15

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Associate of Arts in General Education (DC 0050; CIP 24.0101; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in General Studies (CIP 24.0102; 6-8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course ENG 1003 Freshman English I OR II MATH 1023 College Algebra OR MATH 1053 Math Reasoning/QL OR MATH 1004 Pre-Calculus BIOL 1004 Biological Science and Lab OR BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy & Physiology FAM 2503 Fine Arts Musical OR FAT 2203 Fine Arts Theatre OR FAV 2503 Fine Arts Visual HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 OR HIST 1023 World Civilization since 1660 HIS 2763 The United States to 1876 OR HIST 2773 The United States Since 1876

Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity-Electronics (DC 4630; CIP 47.0715; 32 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Electricity (CIP 47.0105; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course ELT 1004 Basic Electricity/Electronics ELT 1204 AC/DC Fundamental

Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences (DC 7265; CIP 51.000; 66 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Basic Certificate in Allied Health (CIP 51.0000; 6-9 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses Core courses to be selected from: MEDL 1001 Introduction to Healthcare MEDL 1003 Medical Terminology MEDL 1033 Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology EMS 1013 Anatomy & Physiology for EMS HLTH 2513 Principles of Personal Health HLTH 2523 First Aid and Safety MTH 1213 Math for Healthcare Professionals NRS 2203 Basic Human Nutrition

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Administration (DC 3670; CIP 51.0707; 20 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course BUAD 1023 Personal Financial Planning Deleted Course BSYS 1043 Spreadsheets for Managerial Decisions

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Technical Certificate in Medical Transcription (DC 4730; CIP 51.0716; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course BUAD 1023 Personal Financial Planning Deleted Course BSYS 1043 Spreadsheets for Managerial Decisions

Technical Certificate in Auto Collision Structural Repair Technology (DC 4331; CIP 47.0603; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Course CA 1903 Introduction to Computer Concepts

Technical Certificate in Web Design (DC 0180; CIP 11.0801; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course BS 1013 Deleted Course BUAD 1043

Courses Renumbered BSYS 2013 Web Page Design renumbered to CIS 1083 Web Page Design CIS 1063 Advanced Web Design renumbered to CIS 2013 Advanced Web Design

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor or Organizational Unit Associate of Science Liberal Arts and Sciences (DC 3970; CIP 24.0102; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

East Arkansas Community College Curriculum Revision Technical Certificate in Microcomputer Maintenance/Repair (DC 0110; CIP 11.0102; 24 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Technical Certificate in Microcomputer Maintenance/Repair (DC 0110; CIP 11.0102; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) 21-17

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Added Courses BUS 1603 Computer Fundamentals CIS 1603 PC Diagnostics and Configuration WEB 1023 Network Technology Foundations CIS 1103 Information Technology Tools Deleted Courses CIS 2213 Data Communications and Networks BUS 2013 Technical Communications

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (DC 3540 CIP 13.1206; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 64-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Henderson State University Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor or Organizational Unit Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (DC 2205; CIP 51.0913; 123 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Science in Radiology (DC 0791; CIP 51.0911; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Physics (DC 3030; CIP 40.0801; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Bachelor of Arts in Physics (CIP 40.0801; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science Education in Computer Science (DC 3650; CIP 14.0901; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Bachelor of Science Education in Computer Science & Business Technology Education (DC 4125; CIP 13.1303; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

New Option, Concentration, Emphasis, or Minor Bachelor of Business Administration (DC 1920; CIP 52.0101; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021 with an option in General Business (CIP 52.0201; 120 credit hours, Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Biology (DC 2300; CIP 26.0101; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) with an options in Wildlife and Field Biology (CIP 26.0709; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CHM 1014 & 1024 University Chemistry I & II CHM 3063 & 3073 Organic Chemistry I & II CHM 3051 & 3131 Organic Chemistry I & II Lab 21-18

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MTH 1243, STA 2053 College Algebra and Applied Biostatics PHY 2034 and/or 2044 General Physics I & II

Curriculum Revision Bachelor of Science Education in Middle Level Education (DC 2910; CIP 13.1203; 122- 129 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Bachelor of Science Education in Middle Level Education (DC 2910; CIP 13.1203; 121-122 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Science in Radiology (DC 0791; CIP 51.0911; 51 credit hours) revised to create the Associate of Science in Health Studies (CIP 51.0000; 61 credit hours; Fall 2021) with the following tracks: Pre-Nursing track BIO 2094 Microbiology & lab CHM 1034 Gen Chem for NM & lab FCS 2103 Nutrition NSG 2561 Nursing as a Profession SOC 1013 Intro to Sociology Pre-Radiography track BIO or CHM Science Elective PHY 2034 Gen Physics I & lab CSC 2003 Intro to Computers ENGUniv OR Creative Writing PHI 3113 Ethics Non-Western Culture Pre-Dental Hygiene track BIO 2094 Microbiology & lab CHM 1034 Gen Chem for NM & lab SOC 1013 Intro to Sociology Pre-Medical Technology track BIO 3094 Microbiology & lab CHM 1014 Univ Chemistry I & lab CHM 1024 Univ Chemistry II & lab CHM 2084 Quantitative Analysis & lab Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology track CHM 1014 Univ Chemistry I & lab CHM 1024 Univ Chemistry II & lab PHY 2034 Gen Physics I & lab PHY 2044 Gen Physics II & lab

Bachelor of Science in Physics (traditional) with an option in Astronomy (DC 3030; CIP 40.0801; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses PHY 2234 University Physics I PHY 2244 University Physics II PHY 3083 Mechanics PHY 3103 Modern Physics 21-19

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PHY 3473 Computational Physics PHY 4183 Electrodynamics PHY 4253 Advanced Physics Lab PHY 4273 Quantum Mechanics

Master of Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Gender Studies (DC 5960; CIP 24.0101; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses HIS 5003 Women in Europe from the fall of Rome to the French Revolution HIS 5333 American Women’s History SOC 5603 Women and Law THA 5473 Women, Gender, and Race in American Theatre

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (DC 3790; CIP 14.0101; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (DC 3790; CIP 15.0899; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) with an option in Mechanical Engineering and reconfigured to create the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (DC 3790; CIP 15.0399; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) with an option in Electrical Engineering.

New Certificate/Degree Program Graduate Certificate in Special Education Resource (CIP 13.1019; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses SPE 6263 SPED 101 Academy SPE 6313 Special Education Law SPE 6323 Behavior Management SPE 5483 Characteristics of Children with Exception Needs

Undergraduate Certificate in Special Education Resource (CIP 13.1019; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses SPE 3013 Psychology of Exceptional Child SPE 3503 Special Education and the Law SPE 3513 Strategies in Behavior Management SPED 101 Academy competencies address in required courses below: SPE 4103 Advanced Methods of Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities SPE 4213 Assessment and Programming

Graduate Online Teaching Certificate in K-12 education (CIP 13.1019; 12 credit hours, 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses EDL 6553 Digital Literacy and Technology EDU 6653 Assessment and Measurement SPE 5193 Universal Design for Learning 21-20

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EDU 6XX3 Online Teaching and Learning Academy

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management (CIP 52.0203; 18 credit hours Fall 2021) Added Courses BGU 6353 MBA Boot Camp MGM 6183 Managerial Leadership and Ethics EGR 6XX3 Logistics and Supply Chain Management EGR 6XX3 Logistics and Supply Chain Management FIN 6113 Managerial Finance MKT 6063 Marketing Management

Graduate Certificate in Project Management (CIP 11.1005; 18 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses GBU 6353 MBA Boot camp MGM 6123 Organizational Strategy EGR 6XX3 Quality Control and Improvement MIS 6253 Strategic Information System FIN 6113 Managerial Finance EGR 6XX3 Project Management

Undergraduate Certificate in Health Communication (CIP 09.0905; 12-14 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses COM 2443 Health Communication COM 3533 Interpersonal Communication OR NSG 3594 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Electives 6-7 credit hours

Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media (CIP 09.0100; 12-13 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses COM 1343 Media Writing and COM 1221 Newspaper Practicum OR IMD 1143 Tech Skills for Media COM 3033 Digital Media Strategies Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Media Production (CIP 09.0702; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses IMD 1143 Tech Skills for Media IMD 2103 Innovative Media Project OR IMD 3113 Intermediate IM Project

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Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Psychology (CIP 51.0913; 12 credit hours: Fall 2021) Added Courses HHP 3003 Sports Psychology (Health & Human Performance) PSY 3153 Cognitive Psychology Elective Courses (6 Hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Physics (CIP 40.0801; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses Liberal Arts Core 45 hours Foreign Language Core 6 credit hours at the intermediate level Minor Minor12-21 hours Math 4 credit hours Electives 12 credit hours General Electives 9-24 credit hours

Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (DC 2890; CIP 51.1005; 120 credit hours) changed to create the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Scientist (DC 2890; CIP 51.1005; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in Nursing Administration (DC 7080; CIP 51.3802; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to create the Masters of Science in Nursing Executive Leadership and Administration (DC 7080; CIP 51.3802; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

National Park College Name & CIP Change Associate of Science in Business Information Systems (DC 3087; CIP 52.1301; 65 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Science in Business Information Systems, AS-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) (CIP 30.1801; 65 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Technical Certificate in Marine Repair Technology (DC 4551; CIP 47.0616; 38 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Marine Engine Fundamentals (CIP 47.0616; 10 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses MAR 1213 Introduction to Marine Repair MAR 1303 2 & 4 Cycle Theory MAR 1504 Electrical Systems 1

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Associate of Science in Computer Science AS-STEM (DC 3660; CIP 30.1801; 64 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Science AS-STEM (CIP 11.0701; 17 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CIS 1033 Computer Science I CIS 1031 Computer Science I Lab MATH 1123 College Algebra ENG 1113 English Composition I CIS 1033 Computer Science II CIS 1031 Computer Science II Lab ENG 1123 English Composition II

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Basic Certificate of Allied Health (formerly CP Allied Health) (DC 0161; CIP 51.0000; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021)

North Arkansas College Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Sports Turf Management (CIP 01.0607; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management (CIP 52.1701; 30 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses INS 1003 Introduction to Insurance BA 1103 Business Math MM 1203 Principles of Management CIS 1103 Introduction to Information Technology INS 1013 Principles of Health Insurance BA 1213 Financial Math INS 2003 Principles of Life Insurance CIS 1333 Spreadsheet I INS 2013 Principles of Property & Casualty Ins. ENGL 1013 English Composition I

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Undergraduate Certificate in Artisan Professional (CIP 50.0702; 31-32 credit hours; Fall 20021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Cybersecurity (DC 0151; CIP 11.1003; 60-61 credit hours, Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Science in Information Technologies (CIP 11.0401; 60-61 credit hours) Added Courses CIS 1603 Introduction to Programming CIT 1103 Network Fundamentals CIS 1663 Intermediate Programming CIT 1143 IT Essentials CIS 2103 Data Structures and Algorithm Design CIT 1123 Survey of Operating Systems CIT 2123 Virtualization Fundamentals

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting (DC 014; CIP 52.0302; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Applied Science in Insurance and Risk Management (CIP 52.1701; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021

Northwest Arkansas Community College Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online Fall 2021)

Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology (DC 0470; CIP 51.0904; Fall 2021) changed to create the Associate in Applied Sciences in Paramedic Sciences (DC 0472; CIP 51.0904; 63-66 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology (DC 4520; CIP 51.0904; 48 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to create the Technical Certificate in Paramedic Sciences (DC 4520; CIP 51.0904; 48 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technology (DC 0078; CIP 51.0904; credit hours 16-18; Fall 2021) changed to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Paramedic Sciences (DC 0078; CIP 15.0904; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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Curriculum Revision Technical Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology (DC 4520; CIP 51.0904; 48 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Technical Certificate in Paramedic Sciences (DC 4520; CIP 51.0904; 48 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Courses EMTP 1041 Paramedic Pharmacology and Parental Lecture EMTP 1042 Paramedic Pharmacology and Parental Lab EMTP 1051 Patient Assessment and EPCR Lecture EMTP 1061 Patient Assessment and EPCR Lab EMTP 1071 Medical Emergencies I Lecture EMTP 1072 Medical Emergencies I Lab EMTP 1062 Emergency Cardiac Care Lecture EMTP 1064 Emergency Cardiac Care Lab EMTP 1081 Shock & Fluid Therapy Lecture EMTP 1091 Shock & Fluid Therapy Lecture EMTP 1131 Traumatology Lecture EMTP 1141 Traumatology Lab EMTP 1204 Paramedic Clinic II EMTP 1201 Medical Emergencies II Lecture EMTP 1202 Medical Emergencies II Lab

Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Certificate of Proficiency in Electronics Technology (DC 1460; CIP 15.0303; 18 credit hours; 56% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Safety and Health (DC 0474; CIP 15.0507; 16 credit hours; 100% on line; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development Associate (DC 0017; CIP 19.0706; 10 credit hours; 70% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) (DC 1498; CIP19.0708; 9 credit hours; 66% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Workforce Readiness (DC 4885; CIP 32.0107; 9-17 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Criminal Justice (DC 1430; CIP 43.0107; 18 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Justice Studies (DC 1432; CIP 43.0107; credit hours 9; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Forensic Sciences (DC 0382; CIP 43.0406; 18 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

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Certificate of Proficiency in Media (DC 4765; CIP 50.0401; 16 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Pre-Health Sciences (DC 1273; CIP 51.0000; 17-18 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Pre-Radiologic Imaging Sciences (DC 3100; CIP 51.0907; 19 credit hours; 78% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant (DC 1510; CIP 51.3902; 16 credit hours; 63% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Nurse's Aide (DC 4752; CIP 51.3902; 7-10 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Artisanal Food (DC 2580; CIP 12.0503; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education (DC 4497; CIP 13.1210 ; 31-32 credit hours; 90% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Construction Technology (DC 3419; CIP 15.1001; credit hours 40-41; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Architectural Design (DC 2150; CIP 15.1301; 26 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Mechanical Design (DC 2152; CIP 15.1301; 26 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Civil Design (DC 2151; CIP 15.1301; 26 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Integrated Design (DC 4490; CIP 15.1302; credit hours 25-26; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) (DC 2498; CIP 19.0708; 23 credit hours; online 57%; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Criminal Justice (DC 2430; CIP 43.0107; 36-37 credit hours; 76% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Media (DC 4766; CIP 50.0401; 30-35 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Graphic Design (DC 2504; CIP 50.0409; 42 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

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Technical Certificate in Pre-Health Care Studies (DC 0104; CIP 51.0000; 29-35 credit hours; 61% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Pre-Radiologic Imaging Sciences (DC 3200; CIP 51.0907;35- 36 credit; 77% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Logistics Management (DC 2621; CIP 52.0203; 24 credit hours; 88% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Accounting Technology (DC 2045; CIP 52.0302; 24 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Retail Management (DC 3841; CIP 52.1803; 24 credit hours; 88% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (DC 0320; CIP 11.0101; 60-66 credit hours; 85% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Food Studies (DC 2121; CIP 12.0500; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (DC 0437; CIP 13.121; 60 credit hours; 73% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Regulatory Sciences (DC 0475; CIP 15.0507; 60 credit hours; 65% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology (DC 3418; CIP 15.1001; 60 credit hours; 50% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies (DC 0610; CIP 22.0302; credit hours 61-62; 55% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (DC0390; CIP 43.0104; 60-62 credit hours; 74% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design (DC 0312; CIP 50.0402; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (DC 0750; CIP 51.0806; 79 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy (DC 0810; CIP 51.0908; 80-82 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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Associate of Applied Science in Business Management (DC 0300; CIP 52.0201; 60 credit hours; 70% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of General Studies in General Studies (DC 0900; CIP 24.0102; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Science in Agricultural, Food, & Life Sciences (DC 0935; CIP 01.9999; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Associate of Science in Business Administration (DC 0950; CIP 52.0201; 62 credit hours; 81% online; Fall 2021)

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Certificate of Proficiency in Paramedic Sciences (DC 0078; CIP 51.0904; 16-18 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Sciences (DC 0472; CIP 51.0904; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

South Arkansas Community College Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (DC 3540 CIP 13.1206; 60-62 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 64-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Curriculum Revision Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (DC 0437; CIP 13.210; 83% online; Fall 2021)

Added Courses (ECED)ECTC 2703 Preschool Curriculum (ECED)ECTC 2503 Child Guidance (ECED)ECTC 2803 Infant & Toddler Curriculum (ECED)ECTC 2303 Literacy & Language Arts for Early Childhood (ECED)ECTC 2403 Math and Science for Early Childhood EDUC 2023 Survey of Exceptional Children (ECED)ECTC 2903 Future Perspectives (ECED) 2743 Music & Creative Arts ECED 2053 Administration for ECE

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education (DC 4497; CIP 13.1210; 33 credit hours; 80% online; Fall 2021) 21-28

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Added Courses ECED 1033 Practicum I ECED 1023 Environments for Young Children ECED 1043 ECE Ethics & Professionalism ENGL 1113 Composition I OR ENGL 1143 Technical English MATH 1073 Technical Math (ECED)ECTC 2703 Preschool Curriculum (ECED)ECTC 2503 Child Guidance (ECED)ECTC 2803 Infant & Toddler Curriculum CSCI 1003 Introduction to Computers OR EDUC 2313 Introduction to Education Tech

Technical Certificate in Culinary Arts (DC 4580; CIP 12.0503; 33 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ENGL 1113 Composition I OR ENGL 1143 Technical Writing

Technical Certificate in Computer Information Technology (DC 2523; CIP 11.0101 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses CSCI 1813 Cyber Security Essentials CSCI 1114 IT Essentials

Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Technology (DC 0360; CIP 11.0103; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Technology (DC 0360; CIP 11.0103; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Course ENGL 1113 Composition

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology (DC 0305; CIP 11.0801; 61 credit hours; 74% online; Fall 2021)

Name Change of Existing Program Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Support (DC 0370; CIP 11.0103; 13 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to Certificate of Proficiency in Information Technology Support (CIP 11.0103; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education: Infants and Toddlers (CIP 13.1210; 6 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ECED 2053 Administration for ECE I ECED 2063 Administration for ECE II

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Certificated of Proficiency in Early Childhood Special Needs (CIP 13.1210; 12 credit hours; Fall, 2021) Added Courses EDUC 2033 Child Growth & Development EDUC 2023 Survey of Exceptional Children EDUC 2833 Caring for Exceptional Children EDUC 2843 Teaching and Learning Exceptional Children

Southeast Arkansas College Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (DC 3540 CIP 13.1206; 60-62 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 64-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Southern Arkansas University Tech Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (DC 3540 CIP 13.1206; 60-62 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the create the Associate of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 64-65 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021), Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Curriculum Revision Certificate of General Studies (DC 0910; CIP 24.0101; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Airframe (DC 4358; CIP 47.0608; 29 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AM 2106 Aircraft Sheet Metal AM 2203 Aircraft Fabric and Finish AM 2205 Inspection and Assembly AM 2206 Aircraft Fluid Power AM 2104 Aircraft Electricity AM 2204 Aircraft Environment

Technical Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Powerplant (DC 4358; CIP 47.0608; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021) 21-30

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Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Technology (DC 4358; CIP 47.0608; 9 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Welding (DC 4900; CIP 48.0508; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Office Administration (DC 0705; CIP 11.1003; 27 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses ECON 2103 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2003 Principles of Macroeconomics Deleted Course PSY 2003 General Psychology

Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Technology (DC 4905; CIP 48.0508; 9 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Technology (DC 3521; CIP 11.0101; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Web Technology (CIP 48.0508; 9 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Health Science Technology (DC 0103; CIP 51.0705; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AH 1143 Medical Terminology MATH 1073 Math for Healthcare Professionals MOA 2002 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Deleted Courses NA 1003 Introduction to Medical Professions NA 113 Medical Assistance OS 1013 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management (DC 0705; CIP 52.0204; 62 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Courses MIS 1003 Introduction to Computers ECON 2103 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2003 Principles of Macroeconomics

Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (DC 3487; CIP 15.0000; 62 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus Math Deleted Course EN 2033 Welding Engineering MATH 1023 College Algebra

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Changed Course Numbers CPT 1023 TO CPT 1043 Manufacturing {(Processes & Production) CPT 1043 TO CPT 2003 Quality Practices & Measurements

Technical Certificate in Film & Video Production (DC 0132; CIP 50.0602; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses MATH 1063 Math Reasoning MM 1053 Introduction to Film MM 1303 Video Production I MM 1323 Film & TV Audio Production MM 2423 Digital Editing ENGL 1113 Composition I [P1] MM 2023 Video Production II [P3] MM 1133 Digital Image Making MM 2613 After Effects MM 2093 Graphology

Technical Certificate in Multimedia Graphics Technology (DC 0311; CIP 11.0801; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ENGL 1113 Composition I MATH 1063 Mathematical Reasoning MM 1213 Graphic Design I MM 1303 Video Production I MM 2513 Digital Photography MM 2013 Art Appreciation MM 1133 Digital Image Making MM 1223 Drawing MM 1233 Graphic Design II MM 2053 Typography

Technical Certificate in Paraprofessional Educator (DC 0438; CIP 13.1210; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) Added Course ED 2011 ECE Field Experience

Associate in Science in Business Administration (DC 0950; CIP 52.0201; 62 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

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Basic Certificate in A+ Certification (DC 0005; CIP 11.0101; 8 credit hours; 100% on line; Fall 2021) Added Courses CS 2084 A+ Essentials CS 2094 A+ Practical Applications

Certificate of Proficiency in Engineering Technology (DC 1360; CIP 15.0000; 13 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses EN 1003 Introduction to Engineering EN 1023 Engineering Concepts [P2] EN 1033 Digital Logic EN 2034 Fundamentals of CAD

Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation Maintenance (DC 4359; CIP 47.0608; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021 Added Courses AM 1003 Fundamentals of Math & Physics AM 1503 Aircrafts Standards I AM 1603 Aircraft Standards II AM 1703 Basic Electricity AM 1803 Aircraft Science

Certificate of Proficiency in Fire & Emergency Response (DC 0400; CIP 43.0203; 18 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses FS 1123 Firefighter I FS 1133 Firefighter II FS 2003 Hazardous Materials Operations FS 1003 Introduction to Fire & Emergency Response Choose 3 credit hours from these courses: FS 2013 EMS First Responder FS 2023 Emergency Medical Technician I Choose 3 credit hours from these courses: FS 2013 EMS First Responder FS 2023 Emergency Medical Technician I

Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing (DC 4795; CIP 51:3901; 46 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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Southern Arkansas University New Certificate/Degree Program Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (CIP 13.1202; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) University Requirement - 2 hours GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar General Education - 35 hours Professional Requirements – 24 hours E ED 2003 Child Growth and Development EDUC 2000 Educational Field Experience Level I Lab EDUC 2003 Introduction to Education EDUC 2023 K-12 Education Technology HIST 4083 History of Arkansas MATH 2053 Math for Teachers I MATH 2063 Math for Teachers II SPCH 1113 Introduction to Public Speaking E ED 3213 Integrated Curriculum and Methods

Graduate Certificate –Master of Arts Certificate in Elementary Education (CIP 13.1202; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) Courses MAT Initial Course (Required to be taken during first term) MAT 6003 Teaching and Learning for Diverse Learners Supervised Experience (choose 6 credit hours): MAT 6033 Internship I (first year of teaching) MAT 6043 Internship II (first year of teaching) or MAT 6053 Student Teaching I MAT 6063 Student Teaching II (fall, spring)

Curriculum Revision Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education STEM (Non-Licensure track) (CIP 3750; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education STEM (Non-Licensure track) (CIP 3750; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the create the Associates of Arts in Teaching (CIP 13.1203; 61-63 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education STEM (Non-Licensure track) (CIP 3750; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the create the Associate of Science in Health Sciences (CIP 51.0000; 61 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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University of Arkansas Community College Batesville Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management (DC 0652; CIP 51.0705; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Technical Certificate in Medical Office Management (CIP 51.0710; 26 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses BUS 1013 Introduction to Business BUS 1023 Business Communication BUS 2113 Business Ethnics MGT 1013 Customer Relations Management

Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing (DC 4660; CIP 51.3901; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to the create Certificate of a Proficiency in Patient Care Technician (CIP 51.3902; 17 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Added Course NAH 1507 Health Skills I NAH 1607 Phlebotomy OFA 1053 Medical Terminology

Inactive Program Associated of Applied Science Business Services (DC 0300; CIP 52.0101; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science Medical Office Management (DC 0652; CIP 51.0705 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

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Reconfiguration of Existing Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Associate of Science in Education (DC 3530; CIP 13.1202; 62 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Technical Certificate in Teaching Assistant (CIP 13.0501; 24 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Associate of Science in Education (DC 3530; CIP 13.1202; 62 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching Assistant (CIP 13.0501; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 2475; CIP 47.0604; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Technical Certificate in Automotive & Diesel Service Technology (CIP 47.0600; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AST 1005 Brake Systems AST 1705 Steering & Suspension AST 1405 Electrical Systems AST 2205 Engine Performance AST 1305 Engine Repair AST 1105 Climate Control

Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 2475; CIP 47.0604; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Brakes, Suspension, & Steering (DC 2475; CIP 47.0600; 10 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses AST 1005 Brake Systems AST 1705 Steering & Suspension

Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 2475; CIP 47.0604; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical Systems and Engine Performance (DC 2475; CIP 47.0600; 16 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ADST 2208 Engine Performance ADST 1408 Electrical Systems

Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 2475; CIP 47.0604; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Engine Repair & Climate Control (DC 2475; CIP 47.0600; 10 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ADST 1105 Engine Repair ADST 1105 Automotive Climate Control

Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity (DC 4625; CIP 47.0303; 32 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Hydraulics/Pneumatics (DC 4711; CIP 47.0302; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021) 21-36

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Inactive Programs Basic Certificate in Brakes (DC 0056; CIP 47.0605; 8 credit hours; Spring 2022)

Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development (DC 0018; CIP 19.0706; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical Electronics (DC 0066; CIP 47.0605; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Diesel Technology (DC 4467; CIP 47.0605; 35 credit hours; January 2022)

Basic Certificate in Steering and Suspension (DC 0071; CIP 47.0605; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Diesel Engines (DC 0061; CIP 47.0605; 8 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Technical Certificate in Administrative Assistant (DC 4850; CIP 52.0401; 27 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021

Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant (DC 4850; CIP 52.0401; 60 credits; Fall 2021)

Curriculum Revision Technical Certificate in Programmable Controls (DC 4715; CIP 15.0612; 20 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Courses SPC 1003 Success Strategies BUS 100 Microcomputer Applications

University of Arkansas Community College Hope-Texarkana Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

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New Certificate/Degree Program Associate of Science in Information Technology (CIP 11.0901; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Course PSYC 2303 General Psychology ECON 2003 Macroeconomics BIOL 1204 Biology PHSC 1024 Physical Science or PHIL 2003 Intro to Philosophy PLSC 2103 American Government SOCI 2413 Sociology Deleted Courses CISS 2013 Advanced Web Design CISS 1203 Ethics in Technology CISS 1804 Computer Maintenance I CISS 1353 Electronic Spreadsheet

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Reconfiguration of Existing Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management with concentration in Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, and Small Business Management (DC 3530; CIP 52.0201; 120 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management; with concentration in Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, and Small Business Management (CIP 52.0201; 120 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIP 52.0201; 120 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

University of Arkansas Little Rock Establishment of New Administrative Unit Center for Racial Justice and Criminal Reform – Bowen School of Law (Fall 2021)

New Off Campus Location Vilonia High School 1164 Main Street Vilonia, AR 72173

Curriculum Revision PhD in Engineering Science and Systems (DC 7230; CIP 14.0101; 76 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the PhD in Engineering Science and Systems (DC 7230; CIP 14.0101; 72 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer System Engineering (DC 5146; CIP 14.4201; 128 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (DC 5146; CIP 14.4201; 128 credit hours; Fall 2021) 21-38

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Added Courses XXXX XXXX Digital Systems and Laboratory

Existing Program Offered by Distance Technology Associate of Arts in General Education (DC 0068; CIP 24.0102; 60 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in Health Education/Promotion (DC 7273’ CIP 51.000; 36 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Masters of Art in Applied Communication Studies (DC 5370; CIP 09.9999; 33 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Title Change of Existing Program PhD in Engineering Science and Systems (DC 7230; CIP 14.0101; 76 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to PhD in Engineering (CIP 14.0101; 72 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (DC 2370; CIP 51.0204; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Advanced Certificate of Communication Science and Disorders (CIP 51.0204; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Nonprofit Leadership Studies (CIP 44.0401; 18 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Informational Item Concurrent degree pathway Master of Social Work (MSW) (DC 7100; CIP 44.0701; 60 credit hours) & Clinton School of Public Service – Master of Public Service (MPS) (DC 5473; CIP 44.999; 36 credit hours)

Reorganization of Existing Administrative Unit Department of Speech Language Pathology (Dept. Code 0970) moved to School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation (Dept. Code 2191) Fall 2021

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies (DC 5330; CIP 22.0000; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (DC 1540; CIP 24.0130; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Arts in Community Management and Development (DC 6260; CIP 44.0201; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (DC 5503; CIP 50.0301; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science Systems Engineering (DC 3245; CIP 14.2701; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Graduate Certificate in Building Level Administration (DC 6552; CIP 13.0401; 24 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Arts in Higher Education (DC 5355; CIP 13.0406; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (DC 5960; CIP 24.0101; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Education in Rural and Urban School Leadership (DC 5670; CIP 13.0401; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in System Engineering (DC 7215; CIP 14.2701; 31 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in Construction Management (DC 5417; CIP 15.1001; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Doctor of Education in Reading (DC 6915; CIP 13.1315; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (DC 4960; CIP 13.0401; 53 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Doctor of Education in Higher Education (DC 4990; CIP 13.0406, 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Graduate Certificate in Special Education K-12 (DC 4980; CIP 13.1001; 12 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Applied Psychology (DC 5510; CIP 42.0901; 41-42 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in Exercise Science (DC 7711; CIP 31.0501; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Inactive Programs Bachelor of Science in Architectural & Construction Engineering (DC 5144; CIP 14.3301; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (DC 5030; CIP 14.1401; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Curriculum Revision Audiology Doctorate (DC 7511; CIP 51.0202; 118 credit hours) revised to reduce credit hours in phases between 2022-2024; Phase I; reduced credit hours in the Audiology Doctorate (DC 7511; CIP 51.0202; 115 credit hours; Fall 2021) - Phase II; Audiology Doctorate (DC 7511; CIP 51.0202; 108 credit hours, Fall 2022) – Phase III; and reduced credit hours Audiology Doctorate (DC 7511; CIP 51.0202; 104 credit hours; Fall 2023)

Masters of Science in Health Data Analytics (DC 7025; CIP 26.113; 39 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to reduced credit hours to the Masters of Science in Health Data Analytics (DC 7025; CIP 26.113; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling (DC 5390; CIP 26.0806; 61 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to reduce credit hours to the Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling (DC 5390; CIP 26.0806; 58 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology (DC 2702; CIP 51.0706; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021)

University of Arkansas Monticello Reconfiguration of Existing Certificate/Degree Program to Create New Degree Program Masters of Arts in English (DC 5310; CIP 23.010; 36 hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing (CIP 21.1302; 12 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Masters of Arts in English (DC 5310; CIP 23.010; 36 hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Graduate Certificate in Children’s and Adolescent Literature (CIP 23.1405; 12 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Masters of Arts in English (DC 5310; CIP 23.010; 36 hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Graduate Certificate in Composition and Rhetoric (CIP 23.1304; 12 credit hours; 100% online: Fall 2021)

Masters of Arts in English (DC 5310; CIP 23.010; 36 hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Graduate Certificate in English Literature (CIP 23.1401; 12 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (DC 2495; CIP 31.0505; 120 credit hours; Fall 2021) reconfigured to create the Associate of Science in Exercise Science (CIP 31.0505; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Curriculum Revision Technical Certificate in Business (DC 4393; CIP 52.0101; 00 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Technical Certificate in Business (DC 4393; CIP 52.0101; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) Information Item: General Education increased from 9 credit hours to 15 credit hours.

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology (DC 0230; CIP 47.0604; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 4355; CIP 47.0604; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology (DC 4355; CIP 47.0604; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Technical Certificate in Automotive Service Technology (DC 4355; CIP 52.0101, 30 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Courses AST 2903L Automotive Services Internship BUS 2313 Professional Development BUS 2373 Supervisory Management TECH 1001 First Aid/HSE TECH 1101 Understanding OSHA Regulations Basics WLD 1202 Craft Skills CIS 1013 Introduction to Computers

Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Services Technology (DC 0034; CIP 47.0604; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) revised to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Service Technology (DC 0034; CIP 47.0604; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) Deleted Courses MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math AST 1012 Light Duty Automotive Maintenance WLD 1001L Basic Welding

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (DC 3417; CIP 47.0303; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ELEC 2204 Automated Systems and Robotics ELEC 2403 Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting TECH 1001 Industrial Safety

Technical Certificate in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (DC 2417; CIP 47.0303; 30 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Added Course TECH 1001 Industrial Safety Deleted Course ELEC 2001 Arc Flash Safety

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Certificate of Proficiency in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (DC 1417; CIP 47.0303; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Name or CIP Change Associate of Applies Science in Drafting (DC 0425; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021) changed to create the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (DC 0425; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Drafting (DC 4490; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021) changed to create the Technical Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (DC 4490; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021)

Certificate of Proficiency in Drafting (DC 1153; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021) changed to create the Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology (DC 1153; CIP 15.1301; Fall 2021)

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology (DC 4355; CIP 47.0604; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021) renamed to create the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology (DC 4355; CIP 47.0604; 60 credit hours; Fall 2021)

University of Arkansas Community College- Rich Mountain Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online: Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

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University of Arkansas Phillips Community College Program Reactivation Associate of Arts in Teaching (DC 1005; CIP 13.1206; 60-64 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

New Certificate/Degree Program Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 9 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

Technical Certificate in Teaching (CIP 13.1206; 31 credit hours; 100% online; Fall 2021)

University of Central Arkansas Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit Masters of Science in Education, Reading (DC 6910; CIP 13.1315; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to create the Masters of Science in Education, Literacy with Dyslexia Endorsement (DC 6910; CIP 13.1315; 30-36 credit hours; Fall 2021)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (DC 1940; CIP 52.1201; 120 credit hours; 72% online; Fall 2021) changed to create the Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems (DC1940; CIP 52.1201; 120 credit hours; 72% online; Fall 2021)

Curriculum Revision Master of Science in Education, Reading (DC 6910; CIP 13.1315; 36 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to create the Master of Science in Education, Literacy with Dyslexia Endorsement (DC 6910; CIP 13.1315; 30-36 credit hours; Fall 2021) Revised Courses ELSE 6348 Multisensory Approach to Language I ELSE 6349 Multisensory Approach to Language II ELSE 6314 Identifying Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties ELSE 6341 Early Literacy Intervention ELSE 6343 Practicum I: Interventions for Adolescents with Younger Students with Dyslexia/Reading Difficulties ELSE 6344 Practicum II: Interventions for Adolescents with Dyslexia/Reading Difficulties ELSE 6345 Literacy Leadership and Coaching ELSE 6346 Adolescent Literacy and Intervention ELSE 6347 Language and Literacy ELSE 6350 Disciplinary Literacy ELSE 6379 Literacy and Diversity

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Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia Interventionist (DC 6911; CIP 13.1315; 15 credit hours; Fall 2021) changed to create the Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia (DC 6911; CIP 13.1315; 15-21 credit hours; Fall 2021) Added Courses ELSE 6314 Identifying Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties ELSE 6341 Early Literacy Intervention ELSE 6343 Practicum I: Interventions for Younger Students with Dyslexia Reading Difficulties ELSE 6344 Practicum II: Interventions for Younger Students with Dyslexia/Reading Difficulties ELSE 6345 Literacy Leadership and Coaching ELSE 6346 Literacy and Intervention ELSE 6347 Language and Literacy ELSE 6348 Multisensory Approach to Language I ELSE 6349 Multisensory Approach to Language II

Name Change of Existing Program/Concentration/Option/Organizational Unit Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (DC 1940; CIP 52.1201; 120 credit hours; 72% online; Fall 2021) changed to create the Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems (DC1940; CIP 52.1201; 120 credit hours; 72% online; Fall 2021)

Deletion – Certificate, Degree, Option, Emphasis, Concentration, Minor Organizational Unit Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (DC 6355; CIP 51.2306: 69 credit hours; Fall 2021)

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INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Recertifications Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

Institutional Changes Remington College, Knoxville, Tennessee The Education Charitable Trust withdrew its membership, leaving the College and the Board to be self-sustaining.

Strayer University, Herndon, Virginia Dr. Andrea Backman was appointed as the new President of Strayer University.

Letter of Exemption from Certification – Church-Related Training Franciscan School of Theology, San Diego, California Offering Courses by Distance Education Courses in the Master of Theological Studies program

Program Changes/Additions DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois Associate of Applied Science in Electronics and Computer Technology changed to Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology-Electronics changed to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Drury University, Springfield, Missouri Initial Certification – Farmington, Arkansas GSTU 110 Foundations of College and Professional Success GSTU 210 Desktop Applications ENGL 150 Composition LDST 255 Financial Literacy for Leaders

Vista College, Richardson, Texas Fort Smith Campus Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Diploma changed to Industrial Maintenance Technician

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LETTERS OF INTENT ______

The following notifications were received through July 1, 2021.

Arkansas State University Beebe Certificate of Proficiency in Patient Care Technician

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technology

Northwest Arkansas Community College (UAMS northwest campus) Technical Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate of Proficiency in Pre-Health Diagnostic Medical Sonography (UAMS)

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Master of Science in Marketing

Agenda Item No. 22 July 30, 2021

INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE American Business and Technology University, St. Joseph, Missouri Initial Certification – Distance Technology Technical Certificate in Business Administration Technical Certificate in Healthcare Technical Certificate in Information Technology Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology Master of Business Administration

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, Arkansas Recertification – Fort Smith Campus Doctor of Physical Therapy

Baptist Health College Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas Initial Certification – Little Rock Campus Patient Care Technician Certificate Recertification – Little Rock Campus Medical Laboratory Science Certificate Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate Practical Nursing Certificate Radiography Certificate Sleep Technology Certificate Surgical Technology Certificate Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

California Southern University, Costa Mesa, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Certificate in Advanced Addiction Studies Certificate in Financial Management Certificate in Healthcare Services Certificate in Human Resource Management Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certificate in International Business Certificate in Leadership Certificate in Management Certificate in Pastoral Counseling Certificate in Project Management Certificate in Sport Psychology Certificate in Strategic Leadership Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Education Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership

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Master of Science in Nursing

Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, Kansas Initial Certification – Distance Technology Associate of Arts in Aviation Bachelor of Aviation

Champion Christian College, Hot Springs, Arkansas Recertification – Hot Springs Campus Associate of Arts in Professional Studies Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Applied Forensic Psychology Certificate Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology Certificate Child and Adolescent Psychology Certificate Consumer Psychology Certificate Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Certificate Organizational Effectiveness Certificate Workplace Diversity Certificate Behavior Analyst Post-Master’s Respecialization Certificate

Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Initial Certification – Distance Technology Associate of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Counseling Master of Arts Master of Arts in Literature Master of Education

Coastline College, Fountain Valley, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Associate of Arts in Art Associate of Art in Liberal Studies: Communication Associate of Arts in Process Technology Associate of Science in Business Administration

DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois Recertification – Distance Technology Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Essentials Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials Undergraduate Certificate in Programming Essentials Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology and Networking Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Networking Bachelor of Science in Software Development

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Digital Film Academy, Atlanta, Georgia Initial Certification – Distance Technology Associate of Science in Digital Media

Jersey College, Teterboro, New Jersey Initial Certification – Planning and Development Campus to be at 601 West Maple Drive, Springdale, Arkansas Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

National University, La Jolla, California Recertification – Distance Technology Bachelor of Arts in History

New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York Recertification – Campus of Arkansas State University Master of Science in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences

Northcentral University, La Jolla, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Systemic Treatment of Addictions Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Recertification – Distance Technology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Health Administration Master of Human Resources Management Master of Legal Studies Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Educational Psychology Master of Science in Instructional Design Master of Science in Nursing Master of Social Work Education Specialist Doctor of Business Administration Doctor of Criminal Justice Doctor of Educational Leadership Doctor of Education in Instructional Design Doctor of Health Administration Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Management Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design

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Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Doctor of Public Administration

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Master of Science in Applied Analytics Recertification – Distance Technology Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Dispute Resolution Master of Legal Studies Master of Science in Human Resources Master of Science in Management and Leadership

Reach University, Oakland, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Master of Education in Teaching

San Diego State University, San Diego, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Civil Site Work Construction Workforce Partnership Certificate Construction Estimating Workforce Partnership Certificate Construction Practices Workforce Partnership Certificate Construction Project Management Certificate Construction Supervision Certificate Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Meeting and Event Management Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs

Sonoran Desert Institute, Tempe, Arizona Initial Certification – Distance Technology Certificate in Firearms Technology-Gunsmithing Associate of Science in Firearms Technology

South University, Savannah, Georgia Recertification – Distance Technology Associate of Science in Accounting Associate of Science in Business Administration Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Information Technology to Master of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Master of Public Health Master of Healthcare Administration

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Master of Science in Health Informatics Master of Science in Human Resource Management Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology Master of Science in Information Systems Master of Science in Leadership RN to Master of Science in Nursing Doctor of Business Administration

University of San Diego, San Diego, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Master of Education Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence Master of Science in Applied Data Science Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering Master of Science in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership Master of Science in Health Care Informatics Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Doctor of Philosophy in Education for Social Justice

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Initial Certification – Distance Technology Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota Initial Certification – Distance Technology Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Bachelor of Science in Public Health Bachelor of Science in Social Work Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Communication Master of Science in Criminal Justice Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management Master of Science in Cybersecurity Master of Science in Data Science Master of Science in Developmental Psychology Master of Science in Early Childhood Studies Master of Science in Finance Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion Master of Science in Higher Education Master of Science in Human Resource Management Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology Master of Science in Management Master of Science in Marketing Master of Science in Project Management

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Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education and Adult Learning Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy Post-Master’s Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment Post-Master’s Online Teaching in Psychology Certificate Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Education Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Informatics Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Nurse Executive Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Human Services Doctor of Cybersecurity Doctor of Software Engineering Doctor of Data Science Doctor of Healthcare Administration Doctor of Information Technology Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership Doctor of Public Administration Doctor of Public Health Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in Education Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education and Promotion Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Recertification – Distance Technology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Software Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri Initial Certification – Little Rock Metro Campus Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity – Threat Detection Master of Arts in Education and Innovation

Whole Health School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bentonville, Arkansas Initial Certification – Planning and Development Doctor of Medicine

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