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UACCM Chancellor's Update

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To the incredible UACCM community and constituents, it is my honor and privilege to share the following University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton campus report. Having recently completed the first five years as UACCM Chancellor, I felt a commitment to the campus community and constituents to share UACCM's progress that I hope you find relevant and meaningful. We commonly refer to UACCM as not only a Community College, but also the Community’s College. This has never been more true. There are so many exciting initiatives, projects, opportunities, and pride points from which we draw our energies. While we always strive to be present in our communities sharing our story and successes, I appreciate the opportunity to share this campus update with everyone as we reflect over the past five years at UACCM and prepare for the next five. Our mission is simple: UACCM is committed to excellence in learning and personal enrichment. As such, our vision too is simple. In 2019, my vis...
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Registered Nursing Transitions to Independent Program

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The Registered Nursing program at University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is making big steps towards improving and growing. Beginning in January 2023, Registered Nursing will transition from consortium membership to an in-house program taught exclusively by UACCM faculty.  The program has the prerequisite and initial approval of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN), and will receive full approval and licensure from ASBN before the 2023 class graduates.  “UACCM has grown and is now ready to offer its own RN program,” said Darrell Moore, Dean of Health Professions and Natural Sciences. “UACCM sees this program offering as an opportunity to better serve our students as one in a group of up to 48 UACCM students, rather than one of 300-plus in the consortium.” This transformation will have several benefits for incoming RN students. Having local, UACCM faculty will allow students to have face-to-face instruction and more interaction with educators, as opposed to...
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March Student of the Month: Jordan Buggs

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Jordan is in his second semester of UACCM's Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology degree. When not in class, Jordan works as a Student Ambassador for the UACCM Admissions Office.  After graduation, Jordan plans on becoming a Master Automotive Technician and eventually owning his own shop.  Jordan says he always wanted to pursue a trade career and UACCM was the best fit for him because of the degree options, tuition, and proximity. Jordan says his favorite things about UACCM are the faculty and staff. "They are the most genuine people I have ever met" We asked Jordan if he had any advice for current and future Timberwolves, he said, "Ask for help around campus and you will receive guidance."
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UACCM Sees Largest Spring Enrollment Since 2011

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has reported 2,086 students enrolled for Spring 2025. That is a 6.2% increase from Spring 2024, up a total of 121 students.  The increase in spring enrollment is the third consecutive spring of increased enrollment for UACCM and marks the highest spring enrollment in 14 years, dating back to Spring 2011, which saw an enrollment of 2,328.   “I remain humbled with the continued enrollment increases and I cannot thank our communities and families enough for choosing UACCM for its education needs,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.  UACCM saw its largest growth for the spring semester in concurrent students, jumping 24% from last spring with a total of 783 concurrently enrolled students. Additionally, a growth of 6.3% from Spring 2024 was seen in new students.  A total of 19,462 student semester credit hours (SSCH) was also reported by UACCM for the spring semester.   Willenberg continu...
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February Students of the Month: Taelyn Johnson & Johnna Shaddon

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What is your student status? Taelyn: I am graduating this May.  Johnna: I will be graduating in May. What degree/certificate are you seeking? Taelyn: An Associates of Applied Science in Business. Johnna: An Associates of Applied Science in Business. Why did you choose UACCM? Taelyn: For the environment and student life. Johnna: The campus made me feel comfortable. What is your favorite thing about UACCM? Taelyn: The teachers and how much they create a caring environment. Johnna: The Grill and Ms. Z. What is unique about your UACCM story? Taelyn: Johnna has made my UACCM experience unique. We have been in every class together since we started school and even though we were strangers in the beginning, she has made studying so much easier and taught me the importance of having support.  Johnna: My UACCM story is unique because of Taelyn. Taelyn and I have had every class together since we started classes here in fall of 2023 and we just clicked! My college experience has been bet...
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UACCM AND GREEN BAY PACKAGING, INC. ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

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Left to right: Lucas Law, GPD-AKD Mill Manager; Lisa Greene, GPD-AKD Manager of Quality and Training; Dr. Jessica Allred, UACCM Dean of Workforce Education and Training; Dr. Richard Counts, UACCM Vice Chancellor for Academics; UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg; and Caliese Cain, UACCM Director of Workforce Development. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has entered a partnership with the Arkansas Kraft Division of Green Bay Packaging, Inc. (GBP-AKD), effective January 2025.   The agreement allows UACCM to assist in the administration, coordination, scheduling, advertising, and evaluation of the community-offered classes taught at the GBP-AKD Training Center located in Morrilton, Arkansas.     “The expansion of our partnership through this development related to the operations of the GBP-AKD Training Center may be one of the most significant achievements of my tenure as Chancellor,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.   ...
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Carlon Family Scholarship Established at UACCM

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is honored to share that the Carlon Family Scholarship has been established as a new endowment at the college.  The scholarship is established by Ancel Carlon, in honor of the significant impact college had on his life during his time as a student. Carlon stated that the endowment was his way of “giving back.”  The endowed scholarship will be awarded based on financial need for full-time students who meet a GPA of at least 2.5.  UACCM Director of Marketing and Public Relations Mary Clark stated, “We are so thankful to Ancel Carlon for establishing this scholarship, and I know many students will be grateful for years to come.” She continued, “Ancel is a great businessman and community leader who was inspired to give this gift because he received a scholarship that helped him pursue his own college degree and start the path to his successful career. As an endowment, the scholarship will continue in perpetuity...
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UACCM Awarded $2M By Governor Sanders, Department of Education

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has been awarded a $2 million grant by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Division of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden, and Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers.  The grant is part of the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) program, which uses funding that was established by the Workforce Initiative Act of 2015. UACCM is one of 14 schools receiving a total of approximately $26 million to support workforce development efforts.  “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to education and the HIRED Grant Program helps us meet Arkansas students, schools, and businesses where they are,” said Governor Sanders. “These grants will help build the workforce of the future and make Arkansas more competitive in industries such as steel manufacturing, aerospace and defense, lithium, and cybersecurity.”  “UACCM is very thankful for the HIRED grant award, and it is meaningfu...
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Five Programs Granted Accreditation

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The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) has been granted accreditation on the following programs: AAS – Computer Information Systems Technology; AAS – Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology; AAS – Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology; AAS – Surveying; and AAS – Business.  The programs were granted accreditation by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Board of Accreditation.  “UACCM takes seriously the importance of ATMAE accreditation,” said UACCM Chancellor Lisa Willenberg.  “I appreciate the efforts of both the ATMAE Board of Accreditation and the UACCM team responsible for the completion of the progress report, namely UACCM Dean of Science, Technology, and Mathematics Robert Keeton.”  The ATMAE accreditation joins a list of over a dozen accreditations and approvals that UACCM currently holds, including from The Higher Learning Commission, Arkansas Division of Higher Education, Ar...
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