Company Research Report: South Arkansas College
Company Overview
Name
South Arkansas College
Mission
No information is available.
Founded
South Arkansas Community College was established by a vote of the citizens of Union County on March 31, 1992.
Founder(s)
Voters of Union County.
Key People
- Initial Board of Trustees appointed by Governor Bill Clinton
- Board Co-chairs: Billy McGehee and Dr. Kermit Parks
- First Board Chairman: Charles Thomas
- First President: Dr. Ben Whitfield
Headquarters
- West Campus Address: 300 South West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730
- East Campus Address: Career Accelerator, 3696 East Main Street, El Dorado, AR
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
- Merging Oil Belt Technical College and Southern Arkansas University-El Dorado Branch to form a comprehensive community college.
- Offering a wide range of certificate level programs in health occupations, technical fields, and non-credit programs.
Products
Product Offerings
South Arkansas College primarily offers educational programs and associated services, which are broadly categorized as follows:
Certificate Level Programs
- Health Occupations
- Technical Fields
- Adult Basic Education
- Various Non-Credit Programs
Product Descriptions
Certificate Level Programs
- Health Occupations: Preparatory courses for careers in the healthcare industry.
- Technical Fields: Training aimed at skills for technical trades.
- Adult Basic Education: Foundational education for adults aiming to complete high school equivalency or improve basic skills.
- Non-Credit Programs: Variety of courses aimed at personal and professional development.
Key Features of Products
No information is available.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Update (August 8, 2024): Progress in packaging financial aid for all eligible students who have completed the FAFSA.
- Murphy Oil Contribution (June 29, 2024): Donation of $10 million for new student housing and a baseball stadium.
New Products Launched
No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products
No information is available.
New Partnerships
- Partnership with Murphy Oil leading to significant contributions for the development of student housing and a baseball stadium.
Events and Activities
South Arkansas College regularly organizes various events and activities including:
- African-American Heritage Week
- African American Family & Friends Day
- African-American Read-In
- College Knowledge Week
- College Night
- Dollars for Scholars
- Donor/Scholar Reception
- Evening with the Stars
- Fall Fest
- GLAMS
- Hispanic Outreach Day
- Lecture Series
- Outdoor Expo
- Senior Day
- Spring Fling
- Student Art Exhibit and Sale
- Writer's Ink and Awards Ceremony
Contact Information
- West Campus:
- Address: 300 South West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730
- Phone: 870-862-8131
- Fax: 800-955-2289
- East Campus:
- Address: Career Accelerator, 3696 East Main Street, El Dorado, AR
Summary
South Arkansas College continues to thrive as a community-focused educational institution, offering diverse programs and engaging in community-enhancing developments. With substantial recent contributions and ongoing activities, the college significantly impacts its student body and the broader community. Future efforts and partnerships are anticipated to further bolster its growth and mission.
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