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Name: North Arkansas College
President: Jackie Elliott
Website: http://www.northark.edu
City: Harrison
State: Arkansas
Type: Public
Campus Setting: Town, Remote
Year Established: 1974
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Student Characteristics Based on Fall 2010 IPEDS Data
2010 Fall Credit Enrollment
Total Enrollment: 2,421
Part Time: 38.0%
Fulltime: 62.0%
Gender
Male: 40.1%
Female: 59.9%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American: 0.8%
Asian/Pacific: 0.3%
Hispanic: 3.6%
Native American: 0.7%
White: 90.4%
Other: 4.1% |
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Jackie Elliott
President |
Bill Lovell
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Quote from the President
“North Arkansas College (Northark) offers transfer and technical degree programs, one-year technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, customized business and industry training, adult basic education (GED) classes, and noncredit community education courses. We are especially proud of our leadership in the use of educational technology, continuous improvement, community outreach and partnerships, and health education. In addition, the L.E. 'Gene' Durand Center, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, and Pioneer Pavilion provide venues for large events and provide cultural enrichment opportunities to residents.”
Interesting Facts
- Northark was the first college to become an AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) institution in Arkansas.
- In 2012, Northark became the first college in the state to be accepted into the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN).
- The practical nursing program has enjoyed a 99.4% pass rate on the national PN exam since 2005. Allied health graduates are recruited because of their excellent performance on state and national exams.
- Northark is a regional hub for the BEST Robotics competition, serving northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. This competition is designed to inspire and motivate students toward studies in engineering, science and technology through sports-like technology contests. Additionally, the Northark Technical Center hosts FIRST Robotics teams. The center is the only two year college technical center in Arkansas to participate in the FIRST competition.