Claim: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education celebrates 5 years.
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title: University of Arkansas College of Education & Health Professions
text: University of Arkansas College of Education & Health Professions The College of Education & Health Professions is the University of Arkansas's college for students with interest in the education and health professions. The College has five departments, and an honors program through the Honors College. In 2015, Fulbright College awarded the second-most undergraduate degrees of the eight colleges at the University of Arkansas. Two degrees are offered by the School of Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a cohort-based Master of Science in Nursing Online Clinical Program, which will take a full-time student 2½ years to complete. A

title: University of Arkansas College of Education & Health Professions
text: gallery shows the facilities of the College, with years used in parentheses. University of Arkansas College of Education & Health Professions The College of Education & Health Professions is the University of Arkansas's college for students with interest in the education and health professions. The College has five departments, and an honors program through the Honors College. In 2015, Fulbright College awarded the second-most undergraduate degrees of the eight colleges at the University of Arkansas. Two degrees are offered by the School of Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a cohort-based Master of Science in Nursing Online Clinical

title: University of Central Arkansas
text: of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The university is famous for its innovative Honors College, which has received national recognition for its excellence. Small classes, distinguished faculty, TAG and URGE grants for students, high ACT and SAT scores, and outstanding medical and graduate school admission rates are hallmarks of the College. In 2006, "U.S. News & World Report" ranked UCA 61st in the South in academic excellence. This marks the first year that UCA has been ranked. UCA was the only public Arkansas university in that category. In

title: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
text: City Hospital, which moved with it; it became known as University Hospital, and more recently UAMS Medical Center. The education mission of the institution also has grown. In 1951, the School of Pharmacy was established, followed in 1953 by the School of Nursing. In 1970, the School of Health Related Professions was approved by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees. In 1995, the UAMS Graduate School was granted independent status from the Graduate School at the University of Arkansas. In 2003, the College of Public Health opened. In 2005, the College of Public Health was named for the

title: Arkansas State University–Mountain Home
text: in education from Ouachita Baptist University and his master's degree in education and his doctorate in education from the University of Arkansas. After three years as a public school principal,he served 25 years at Ouachita Baptist University, as assistant to the president, and as Vice president for administration. Coulter has served previously as the chair of the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors. He also has served on the American Cancer Society's board of directors as well as the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce and as a corporate board member of the Baptist Medical Center System. On August 1,

title: University of Central Arkansas
text: training was still an important part of the school's mission, other fields began to expand in liberal arts studies and in the emerging field of health care. To recognize the institution's existing academic diversity another name change was in order. In January 1967, Arkansas State Teachers College became the State College of Arkansas. President Silas Snow, who championed the name change in 1967, organized State College of Arkansas along university lines in preparation for still yet another name change. State College of Arkansas grew rapidly and offered an ever-widening range of degree programs. By January 1975, Snow’s efforts were realized

title: University of Central Arkansas
text: studies, gender studies, Latin American studies, and Southern and Arkansas studies minor programs. The College of Education (COE) is Arkansas’ premier educator preparation college. We are dedicated to providing exemplary programs for the preparation of professional educators, including teacher preparation, educational leadership, school counseling, library media, instructional technologies, higher education student personnel administration, and other related professional fields. Our results are impressive with UCA graduates scoring above the state and/or national averages on all important indicators of candidate success. offers University of Central Arkansas students Ph.D., educational specialists, master's, and bachelor's degree programs. The College of Education recently unveiled the

title: Southern Arkansas University
text: it by the State Legislature, decided to develop the college at a four-year, degree-granting institution. The Board authorized the addition of third-year college level courses to being with the fall semester of 1950. Fourth-year courses were added in the fall semester of 1951. By Act Eleven (January 24, 1951), the State Legislature changed the name of the institution to Southern State College. In 1975, the institution was approved and accredited to offer a Master of Education Degree in selected areas. Following approval of the Board of Trustees, the name of the institution was changed to Southern Arkansas University by the

title: Shorter College (Arkansas)
text: O. Jerome Green, 45th president, Shorter College became fully accredited with TRACS allowing students to earn associate degrees that are recognized by other institutions. Shorter College (Arkansas) Shorter College is a two-year, private, historically black liberal arts college located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1886 (originally as "Bethel University") by the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a logical and pragmatic response to the need of recently freed slaves to overcome the many disadvantages and deprivations of slavery and racial discrimination. This was a time, little more than twenty years after the end of the Civil War

title: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
text: late Dr. Fay W. Boozman, a UAMS graduate who led the Arkansas Department of Health from 1998 until his death in 2005. In 1975, the names of the schools on campus were changed to colleges and the executive officer’s title became chancellor. In 1980, after being known by several different names through history, the institution’s name changed to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. James L. Dennis was named the first chancellor. He was originally named vice president of health sciences in 1970, becoming chancellor in 1975 when the title of the institution’s executive officer was changed.

title: Southeast Arkansas College
text: word “Technical” was removed from the college’s name on July 8, 1998. On Nov. 30 2017, the SEARK Board of Trustees announced Steven Bloomberg as the college’s new president. The mission of Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff is to provide comprehensive community college education and services, with an emphasis on technical education and workforce development, for the citizens of Jefferson, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. Educational programs and services at SEARK College include technical career education, workforce development, university transfer education, general education, adult education, continuing education, and community services. SEARK College provides nursing and allied health,

title: University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
text: University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is a two-year, state-supported institution which offers university-transfer and career-specific training programs, as well as adult education, workforce education, and community outreach programs. UACCM is nationally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The 1961 Arkansas General Assembly established Petit Jean Vo-Tech as the state's second adult vocational-technical school. The first building was completed in July 1963 and classes began in September. The school initially awarded diplomas in occupational-specific areas. In 1991, the General Assembly converted

title: UAMS College of Medicine
text: the main campus of the University of Arkansas and a rapidly growing region of the state with modern healthcare facilities were promoted as significant benefits to the Northwest Arkansas location, and the official announcement and political campaign for the location began on June 13, 2006. Approval was granted by state officials in December 2007, and a fundraising campaign for necessary facility renovations was initiated, with the initial $3 million goal reached in November 2008. Phase 1 of the renovations provided new classroom, student, and administrative space and was completed in 2009. Phase 2 included additional classrooms, teaching laboratories, and distance

title: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
text: practicing dentists in Tennessee are alumni of the UTHSC College of Dentistry. Since Arkansas does not have a dentistry graduate program, several practicing dentists in Arkansas are also UTHSC graduates. The college offers a full range of advanced training in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, and a two-year program in dental hygiene. Founded in 1928, the college offers programs in advanced graduate degrees in programs including biomedical engineering and imaging, dental science (master's only), epidemiology (master's only), health outcomes and policy research, biomedical sciences (master's only), integrated program in biomedical sciences (PhD), nursing, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology (master's),

title: Arkansas State University Mid-South
text: and technical education for the region. The college now offers associates degrees, technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, and college courses toward "core" requirements for four-year schools. The college added intercollegiate athletics in 2010 with men's and women's basketball teams and adopted the Greyhounds mascot in recognition of a generous donation from Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Originally competing as a Division III member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), the Greyhounds moved to Division II in 2012 where they currently compete as a member of NJCAA Region 2. On January 11, 2015, the MSCC and Arkansas State University

title: UAMS College of Medicine
text: Arkansas College of Medicine was founded in October, 1879 by eight Arkansas physicians, led by Dr. P. O. Hooper of Little Rock. The physicians pooled $5,000 to acquire the former Sperindo Restaurant and Hotel in downtown Little Rock, the first location of the medical school at that time known as the Medical Department of Arkansas Industrial University (later renamed University of Arkansas). The medical school was housed in several locations during the early 20th century, including the Old State House, the former Arkansas State Capitol, before using funding provided by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public Works Administration and an Arkansas tax

title: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
text: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is a private, non-profit, medical school for osteopathic medicine located in Fort Smith, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Founded in 2014 as a division of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, the school holds provisional accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association. The school opened its doors to its inaugural class of 150 students in August of 2017. Graduates of ARCOM will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. ARCOM opened in 2014, as the first in-state osteopathic medical school in the state of Arkansas, but after the

title: UAMS College of Medicine
text: center have expanded from a medical school with a charity hospital to a large academic health center with numerous related health colleges and research institutes. In 2006, due to rising healthcare demand in the state of Arkansas, UAMS and the College of Medicine began looking for appropriate ways to expand their campus and address the shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals in Arkansas. With medical enrollment at the Little Rock campus at capacity for third and fourth year rotations, a satellite campus was proposed in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the site of the former Washington Regional Medical Center. The proximity to

title: University of Central Arkansas
text: collaborative environments to spur innovation, creativity, and learning for transformation.” The COE Dean, Associate Dean, and Teaching and Learning Department Chair are all Apple Distinguished Educators. For more information please visit http://uca.edu/education/. The University of Central Arkansas is Arkansas's premiere dramatic school. The program promotes active student involvement in all areas of production including acting, stage management, scenery, costumes, lights, sound, props, and management. The theatre program participates annually in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and has walked away with numerous awards. UCA also holds the annual Arkansas High School Audition Day which is a chance for any

title: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
text: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine opened an additional location campus on the campus of Arkansas State University. On July 1, 2016, the college received provisional accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association, permitting the school to begin recruiting students. The college plans to develop residency training programs in cooperation with several hospital systems within the region. The campus of ARCOM is located on 228 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Construction on the main building began in February 2016. The building is a three story 102,000 ft.² facility, with construction costs estimated at $32.4 million. ARCOM confers the