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South Arkansas College Community or as the college logo says, SouthArk, is a public, two-year, community college, in El Dorado, Arkansas. The College was established in 1992 through a merger between the Oil Belt Technical College and the El Dorado branch of Southern Arkansas University. The Original Oil Belt Technical College is called the East Campus and the original Southern Arkansas University is called the West Campus. The college now has more than 1300 students.
The most popular courses in SouthArk are nutrition, exercise therapy and production trades. The other courses offered by the college include health and natural sciences, liberal arts, business trade and industry and adult education.
Writer’s Ink, Between the Lines and South Arkansas Historical Journal are the three college-sponsored publications. SouthArk is affiliated with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education as well as the Arkansas Association of Two-year colleges.
South Arkansas Community College is located in a self-contained town, in El Dorado, AR. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Arkansas Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at South Arkansas Community College often study nutrition and exercise therapy and production trades.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at South Arkansas Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
South Arkansas Community College offers classes to 1,319 students (1,047 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Arkansas Community College:
Promotes excellence in learning, teaching, and service;
Provides lifelong educational opportunities;
Serves as a cultural, intellectual, and economic resource for the community."
More complete details are provided below.
South Arkansas Community College
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
General Phone: (870) 862-8131
http://www.southark.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | medical coding, radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Education and Teaching | 32 | early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Transportation | 16 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, electrical installation and repair |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Business and Management | 9 | business and related services, accounting technology, MIS |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for South Arkansas Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 107 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 88 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, South Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,319 students (1,047 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Dorado, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,112 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,906 |
Financial Aid:
South Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2074600)
South Arkansas Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 24 | $49,795 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 24 | $49,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $44,097 | 23 | $45,451 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $44,097 | 23 | $45,451 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Arkansas Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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