ERIC ED471743: Higher Education in Arkansas.

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Higher Education in Arkansas.
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Arkansas State Dept. of Higher Education, Little Rock.
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*Educational Attainment; Educational Trends; *Enrollment;
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*Higher Education; *Institutional Characteristics; Mission
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ABSTRACT
This report presents information about higher education in
Arkansas. Arkansas is 49th in the United States in the number of citizens
over the age of 25 with a baccalaureate or higher degree. Arkansas faces
shortages of qualified teachers and nurses in regions of the state at a time
when the number of graduates in these professions is declining though the
higher education system. The first part of the report describes the
institutions in the Arkansas system: 22 two-year colleges, 10 universities, 1
medical school with 7 statewide health education centers, and other public
centers and schools devoted to particular aspects of education. In addition,
there are 10 independent colleges and universities and 1 two-year independent
college. The total public institutional headcount enrollment in fall 2002 was
114,339, and the total public full-time equivalent enrollment for fall 2002
was 85,792. The report contains the mission statement of the Arkansas
Department of Higher Education, a list of higher education institutions, and
maps showing the location of public and private institutions of higher
education. Other sections discuss trends in higher education in Arkansas, the
structure and governance of the higher education system, and the financial
aid programs administered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The
regular reports prepared by the Department of Higher Education are listed,
and a series of charts provides information about the funding of public
institutions in Arkansas. (Contains 31 figures.)
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HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS
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January 2003
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Arkansas Department of Higher Education
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Little Rock, AR 72201
Dr. Linda L. Beene, Director
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HIGHER EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS
Prepared for Governor Huckabee
and the
Arkansas Legislature
January 2003
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
114 East Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-371-2000 (phone)
501-371-2001 (fax)
www.arkansashighered.com
Dr. Linda L. Beene, Director
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Higher Education in Arkansas
Prepared for Governor Huckabee
and the
Arkansas Legislature
INTRODUCTION
The economy of Arkansas is directly related to the level of education of Arkansas' citizens.
"In the long run, nothing influences a state's prosperity more than the education of its people
not oil, coal, gas or any other natural resource." (Quote from Southern Regional
Education Board in Goals for Education, Challenge to Lead.). Statements linking higher
education and the economy are heard with increasing frequency in the new millennia. While
such linkage has been true for generations, it is now acutely recognized by increasing
numbers of people, organizations, and states.
Governor Mike Huckabee has repeatedly emphasized the importance of higher education to
economic development. On June 6, 2000 Governor Huckabee stated:
"People ask: 'Isn't education expensive?' My response is: 'It's much less
expensive than the alternative.' Ignorance is expensive. Failure is expensive."
The connection between a strong state economy and a strong higher education system is
described repeatedly and thoroughly in numerous studies and reports. Two recent studies
making these connections are Measuring Up 2002: The State-by-State Report Card for
Higher Education published by The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
and Miles to Go published by the Southern Education Foundation. These studies call for
states, especially those like Arkansas, to make further commitments to improving the
education level of its citizens and workforce.
For individual citizens, it is well documented in U.S. Census Bureau data and other sources
that personal and family "lifetime" earnings increase directly with higher education levels, but
quality-of-life issues such as improved health for individuals and families are also
dramatically enhanced by higher levels of education. As quality-of-life issues are improved
for the citizens of a state, the need for other state programs directed toward health issues
and correctional activities is reduced. Higher education is the foundation for improving
school
public education through preparing teachers, counselors, administrators, librarians,
nurses, and other professionals in local school districts.
As a direct result of higher levels of education, personal earnings increase as does personal
spending, thereby increasing state revenues through taxes. A study completed by the
Arkansas Department of Higher Education in July 2001 estimated that if Arkansans had the
the Gross State
average education of the U.S. and the consequent average income, that
Product would be about $21 BILLION more than the present level and that state revenues
might be increased by $2 to $7 billion.
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This publication is devoted to providing a statewide overview of higher education in
Arkansas. There are improvements being made every day, but we have our challenges too.
The reader will observe that progress is being made on a number of higher education issues
including enrollments, college going rates, retention and graduation rates, and the number
of degrees awarded. However, the fact remains that Arkansas is 49th in the nation in the
number of citizens over the age of 25 with a baccalaureate or higher degree. Arkansas
faces shortages of qualified teachers and nurses in regions of the state at a time when the
number of graduates of these professionals is declining through our higher education
system.
You are invited to visit the ADHE Web site at: http://www.arkansashighered.com where
more information about higher education in Arkansas is available than can be included in
this publication. Additionally, links are available to Web sites for each of the public and
independent institutions.
The health and vitality of higher education is of paramount importance to the well-being of
of
economic, civic, social
each and every individual in Arkansas. "The prospects
individuals, communities, states, and nations depend as never before on the availability and
effectiveness of education and training beyond high school." (Quote from: Measuring Up
2002: The State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education.) Let's join together and
It is the right thing to do and
continue our efforts to improve higher education in Arkansas.
now is the right time to do it!
Dr. Linda L. Beene
Director, Arkansas Department of Higher Education
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Higher Education in Arkansas
Prepared for Governor Huckabee
and the
Arkansas Legislature
Table of Contents
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Topic
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Introduction
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Institutions and Enrollment
I.
Department Of Higher Education Mission Statement
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II.
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III. Trends
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IV. Structure/Coordination/Governance
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board And The Arkansas
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Department Of Higher Education
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History of Public Higher Education in Arkansas
Financial Aid Programs Administered by ADHE
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V.
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Regular Reports Prepared By ADHE
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VII. Funding Of Public Institutions In Arkansas
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I. INSTITUTIONS AND ENROLLMENT
Arkansas higher education encompasses 22 two-year colleges; ten universities; a medical
school with seven statewide health education centers; division of agriculture research and
extension faculty on five campuses, five statewide agriculture research and extension
centers, seven research stations, extension offices in every county; ten statewide
archeological survey stations; two law schools; a Criminal Justice Institute; the Fire Training
and Environmental Control Academies; and the Department of Higher Education. There are
ten independent colleges and universities and one two-year independent college.
Names of all of the public and independent institutions may be found on page eight. The
locations of all of the public and independent colleges and universities are shown on pages
nine through twelve.
Total public institutional headcount enrollment for Fall 2002 was 114,339, ranging from
15,995 at UAF to 743 at ASU Newport.
Total public institutional full-time equivalent enrollment for Fall 2002 was 85,792, ranging
from 13,501 at UAF to 469 at ASU Newport.
Total independent institutional headcount enrollment for Fall 2002 was 13,218, ranging from
5,095 at Harding University to 175 at Crowley's Ridge College.
Total independent institutional full-time equivalent enrollment for Fall 2002 was
approximately 11,300 ranging from 6,381 at Harding University to 128 at Crowley's Ridge
College.
II. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is to be an advocate for
higher education; to promote a coordinated system of higher education in the state; and to
provide for the orderly and effective development of each of the publicly and locally
supported institutions of higher education in the stateall geared toward improving the
delivery of higher education services to the citizens of Arkansas.
To accomplish this mission, four goals have been identified and are summarized below.
These broad goals are consistent with the statutory duties and other responsibilities that are
listed in the Coordinating Board section of this document.
Coordinate higher education in Arkansas and promote quality in all aspects of higher
education.
The Department provides creative, efficient, and effective leadership and
management of higher education at the state-level. Relevant, timely
quantitative and qualitative analyses of higher education data to the Governor,
legislature, institutions of higher education, the U.S. Department of Education,
the general public, and other interested constituencies are provided. Staff of
the department review all proposals for academic programs and prepare the
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funding recommendation for public higher education to the Governor and
Legislature.
Provide Arkansas residents financial assistance to enable them to attend an Arkansas
higher education institution.
The Department coordinates several need-based, merit-based and special
student financial aid programs and helps make higher education accessible for
those who seek and qualify for admission.
Provide Arkansas residents financial assistance to enable them to attend health
professional schools in other states in cases when Arkansas does not provide the
training.
Coordinate the Arkansas Higher Education Grant (ARHEG) Program, a
financial assistance program for students pursuing professional programs in
certain healthcare fields that can only be obtained at out-of-state institutions
through the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Regional Contract
Program and direct contracts between participating institutions and the
Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
Provide Arkansas institutions federal grant money that will assist them in serving special
populations and providing special program support.
Coordinate and administer statewide federal program funds awarded to
institutions including the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education
Amendments of 1998, the Arkansas Teacher Quality Enhancement Program,
the Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) enrichment program, and the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program.
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