Please excuse our growth...

It’s no secret that UACCM has grown at an amazing pace over the past several years. In fact, college administrators have recently acknowledged the impressive growth by creating a new department on campus—Institutional Research. The new department will work cooperatively with campus faculty, staff, and students to conduct research, prepare reports, and complete surveys for internal and external constituents. The department will also conduct and present research intended to create continuous improvement of programs and customer service at UACCM and to fulfill the mission and overall strategic plan of the college.

The new department will be led by Wanda Hensley, who currently holds the position of registrar at UACCM, which she has held for the past 18 of her 30 years at the college. According to UACCM Vice Chancellor of Student Services Darren Jones, the new department will serve several purposes. “As our institution continues to experience growth and we prepare for our next Higher Learning Commission accreditation, the addition of this office will allow for great things in institutional, state, federal, and accreditation reporting data,” he said. The department will also make in-depth data more easily accessible to UACCM employees for purposes such as grant writing. Jones added, “Ms. Hensley’s intelligence, attention to detail, ability to work well with others, and commitment to making UACCM better has served UACCM well as registrar, and should continue to be a huge asset to the college as the new director of Institutional Research.” The college is currently searching for a replacement for Hensley at the registrar post.

Congratulations on your new position, Ms. Hensley!

Interested in Criminal Justice? Check This Out!

Did you know that UACCM is among 19 colleges and universities across the state who are collaborating with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute to provide Arkansas law enforcement officers with the unique opportunity to earn certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees in Crime Scene Investigation and Law Enforcement Administration? Both programs are available exclusively to sworn Arkansas law enforcement officers and will allow them to complete certificate and degree programs at a fraction of the normal cost. This is an extraordinary educational opportunity for Arkansas officers that will greatly enhance the professionalism of law enforcement agencies.

Rapid advances in the forensic sciences have had a tremendous impact on criminal investigations. New technologies and techniques provide investigators today with more resources than ever before to successfully process crime scenes. The Crime Scene Investigation program has been designed to provide law enforcement practitioners with the opportunity to understand and utilize these resources. Through hands-on instruction and access to experts in the field, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and appropriately document, collect, preserve, and store evidence from a crime scene, ultimately assisting them in solving more crime in their communities.

The Law Enforcement Administration program is designed to prepare law enforcement professionals for the unique challenges they will face as supervisors and agency heads. Utilizing proven management principles specific to law enforcement, participants will learn how to better meet the needs of their personnel and constituents. In addition, they will develop needed skills in critical areas of law enforcement management, including communication, case law, agency development, and much more.

To successfully complete a program, officers will be required to take special courses through the Criminal Justice Institute along with general education courses at UACCM. For more information on the program available at UACCM, contact the Office of Admissions at (501) 977-2053.

UACCM Grad Promotes Scholastic Honors at the Governor's Mansion

Check out the following newspaper article about a recent UACCM grad:

Andrea Hoelzeman, a recent UACCM graduate, participated in the 2009 Scholastic Honors Day at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. This day was set aside to honor valedictorians from Arkansas high schools, and Hoelzeman was among several student ambassadors selected from two and four-year colleges throughout the state to assist with the event. During the event, the ambassadors visited with the honored students and their families and fielded questions about why they chose to go to their college and their overall experiences as college students. Hoelzeman said, “It was nice to help give the students a better idea of what to expect in college and to let parents know more about what they should be prepared for as their children begin their higher education journey.”

Hoelzeman graduated from UACCM in May 2009 with an Associate of Arts Degree in General Education. She is currently attending Arkansas Tech University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. She added “It was an honor to meet Governor Beebe and be a part of Scholastic Honors Day. Hopefully, it will help tomorrow’s college students be better prepared for what lies ahead for them.”

Good job, Andrea! Way to represent UACCM!

Next Starlight Cinema July 2

For those who missed the first Starlight Cinema outdoor movie night of the season, another fun and free evening is just around the corner! The next event will be held on the evening of Thursday, July 2 in the UACCM Plaza Courtyard. The community event is being sponsored by UACCM and will feature the 2009 hit movie The Pink Panther 2. The movie will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m., and admission is open and free to the community in addition to UACCM students, faculty, and staff. Popcorn, drinks, and candy will be available during the event with all proceeds benefitting Century League of Morrilton.

The Pink Panther 2 follows inspector Jacques Clouseau, who has been assigned to only minor tasks after having been rewarded for solving the mystery of the Pink Panther Diamond. Unfortunately, the famous diamond has once again been stolen as have many other artifacts in a series of burglaries around the world. His past success will enable inspector Clouseau to be part of the dream team comprised of the greatest P.I.s from other European countries, where he is able to display his talents across the world in his usual bumbling and humorous fashion. The movie is rated PG with a total runtime of 92 minutes.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the event and are asked to refrain from the use of tobacco products while on campus in accordance with the college’s new tobacco-free policy. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will again be rescheduled to a later date. For more event information, visit www.thecampuslink.blogspot.com or contact Jacob Ward at (501) 977-2142 or at ward@uaccm.edu.

We hope to see you for this fun event under the stars!

Pre-Registration and a Library Relocation

Pre-Registration Ongoing

If you're interested in picking up a quick summer class or getting ahead of the game for fall, you might wanna take a look at this:

Registration for the second summer term at UACCM is scheduled for Thursday, July 2 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is the final day for registration for summer courses, so all new and current students interested in taking a summer course should plan to register on this date. Pre-registration for the upcoming fall term also continues on remaining Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in June and July. If you're interested in pre-registering for fall must set up an appointment to do so with Jan Magie by calling (501) 977-2165.

Keep in mind that tuition for second summer term courses is due on the date of registration, July 2, and the deadline for pre-registered students to pay tuition or set up a payment plan for the upcoming fall term is July 31. Failure to pay tuition by these dates will result in a student's classes being dropped. For additional registration information, log on to the UACCM Web site or contact the UACCM Admissions Office at (501) 977-2053 or 1-800-264-1094.

UACCM Library on the Move

The E. Allen Gordon Library currently located in the Kirk Building is getting ready for their move to the new $3.9 million UACCM Library Complex! In preparation for the move, the library collection will be unavailable from July 6th through July 18th while it makes the trek across campus. If you need material for Summer II classes, please stop by the library and speak with either Lorraine Brown or Leroy Gattin and they'll help you out.

Pell Grant $$$...Come and Get it!

Good news, everybody!

Pell Grant refunds for the Summer I session will be available at the Student Accounts window in the University Center beginning TODAY at 10:00 am! So grab your UACCM I.D. and head to the U.C. to pick up your money (you must have your UACCM I.D. to receive your check.

Now don't spend it all in one place!

On a Fine Monday Morning...

Morning, everybody. Hope you all survived the weekend storms. Be sure to stop by the University Bookstore today and tomorrow to check out the annual sidewalk sale. I hear they are having some great deals, so don't miss out!

Luck of the Irish

Have you ever wanted to visit a land of green hills, stately castles, hospitable natives, and rollicking fun? Ever wanted to see if the “Luck of the Irish” might just rub off onto you? If so, join the UACCM Alumni and Friends Travel Program to explore all Ireland has to offer. The “Shades of Ireland” guided vacation tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity for participants and is scheduled for April 18 through 27, 2010. The tour is open to a limited number of participants from the community of all ages, and interested individuals need not be UACCM alumni members.

The 10-day tour, led by a professional tour guide provided by Collette Vacations, will begin with a stop in Kingscourt, Ireland for dinner in a historic castle followed by an overnight stay on the castle grounds. The following day will begin with a visit to Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre to learn about the making of Irish whiskey before visiting the fascinating monastic site of Clonmacnoise for a look at ancient cathedral ruins and the largest collection of early Christian grave slabs in Western Europe. Travelers will also make stops at the 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world known as the Ring of Kerry, famous Dublin, the renowned Waterford Crystal Factory, and many other exotic locations.

The tour package includes 13 meals throughout the trip, hotel transfers, airport shuttle from Morrilton to Little Rock, roundtrip airfare from Little Rock Regional Airport, cancellation waiver insurance, air taxes, fees, and surcharges.

A free, no obligation multimedia presentation detailing “Shades of Ireland” for any interested individuals will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m. on campus. For more information and to RSVP for the trip preview, contact Kristi Strain at (501) 977-2085 or at strain@uaccm.edu.

Good Stuff Comin' Up...

Good morning, everybody. For all you lucky summer vacation lovin' folks who are just rolling out of bed, here are a few things you might be interested in. Hope everyone is enjoying their breaks (even if only for a few days).

• The UACCM University Bookstore is holding its annual sidewalk sale next Monday and Tuesday, June 15 and 16. Prices have been slashed throughout the store and many CBK items, Razorback goodies, select apparel, and more is all priced to sell! Stop by the bookstore from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm to check out these great deals, and while you're there, don't forget the Starbucks!


• June 26 and 27 will mark the 21st annual Great Arkansas Pig Out Festival in Morrilton! This year's festival will feature all the tried-and-true free games, activities, and entertainment as always in addition to a lot of new FREE activities and FREE food! Also new this year, a portion of festival proceeds will go to the Conway County School Counts! initiative. If you don't know about School Counts, you should. Click here. Entertainment for the festival will include Nik and Sam, Matt Stell and the Crashers, RELIC, and headliner Justin Moore. For a complete list of sponsors and events during the Pig Out Festival, click here. If you want to help out at the festival (more volunteers are always needed), contact Kristi Strain at strain@uaccm.edu.


• Want to get some classes out of the way this summer? Registration for summer II classes will be held on Thursday, July 2 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Click here to find out more about important registration dates, tuition prices, and classes available.


• Speaking of classes, the 2009-10 UACCM catalog is now available online! The hard copy will be available within the next few weeks, but you can already check it out online RIGHT HERE!

Well, that's all I've got for right now. Until next time...

And the Honors go to...

UACCM has announced the Chancellor’s Scholars and Academic Honors lists for the spring 2009 semester. Congrats to all who made it!

The Chancellor’s Scholars list is made up of full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 4.00 grade point average. Students named as Chancellor’s Scholars for the spring 2009 semester include:

Atkins—Tracey L. Rodgers and Jennifer K. Warren
Batesville—Matthew W. Rorie
Bee Branch—Andrew T. Kuipers
Bigelow—Jennifer L. McGinty and Veronica N. Sutton
Cabot—Timothy E. Frazier
Clinton—Bryan A. Standley
Conway—Aaron T. Black, Jessica H. Bomer, Darris L. Bowling, Laura L. Fields, Nicholas A. Golleher, Kathleen J. Hall, Carlton J. Hodge, Jared C. Hogan, Steven D. Jones, Brianna K. Lambe, Whitney A. Linville, Cory M. Moix, Allison Muller, Samantha J. Porter, Julianne A. Razo, Katherine S. Simmons, Joshua A. Terry, Lindsay N. Turnage, Grace A. Waldner, and Patrick J. Wendel
Damascus—Jace A. Stephens
Dardanelle—Jessica W. Lawhon and David A. Sanchez
Dover—Beatrice R. White
Enola—Amanda L. Pearce
Greenbrier—Samuel J. Kelley, Paula R. Riddle, and Melissa A. Smith
Hattieville—Sarah A. Gaines
Hector—Talon M. Anderson
Jerusalem—Brenda K. Parker
Lamar—Rolana P. Havener
Leslie—Jonathan G. Jaeger
Morrilton—Ambra D. Baatz, Cody W. Cogdell, Donald P. Higgins, Angela J. Holt, and Kim D. Peacock
North Little Rock—Allison N. Jarvis
Plainview—Lisa A. Simington
Plumerville—Shannon K. Walker
Quitman—Melissa G. Wilson
Russellville—Cash D. Crowley, Guy A. Freeling, and Jordan M. Worley
Shirley—John A. Torres
Solgohachia—Johnnie Britton
Springfield—Victoria V. Jackson and Emily K. Kellar
Wooster—Stan L. Lentz
Vilonia—Rose A. Elsinger

The Academic Honors list consists of full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99. Students on the Academic Honors list for the spring 2009 semester include:

Adona—Connie L. Cates and Christina M. Fennell
Atkins—Alyssa M. Alvey, Corene M. Dovers, Austin J. Ford, Brock A. Gullett, and Jamie M. LaGrange
Bee Branch—Eric B. Cargile
Bigelow—Magen R. Presley
Center Ridge—Bethany R. Baca
Clarksville—Jeenee Xiong
Cleveland—Kevin D. Hill
Clinton—Julie A. Bonds, Leslie J. Hobbs, Justin C. Huggins, Crystal G. Knight, Shelly R. Norris, Dianna K. Olmstead, and Lorraine P. Sheets
Conway—Dylan S. Adams, Trent E. Adams, Bethany A. Ahne, Tyler C. Allgood, Chance J. Armstrong, Savannah E. Baker, James K. Bloodworth, Yvonne D. Britton, Katelyn E. Bruner, Denise D. Caldwell, Katie E. Conine, Holly D. Cooper, Lauren M. Davis, Kevin M. Doolin, George B. Doty, II, Ashton K. Dougherty, Amber L. Fitzwater, Alisha N. Gray, Shiuvaun M. Hebert, Charles R. Hickey, Brandy L. Horton, Sarah E. Hubbard, Wendy G. Jones, Christy N. Leigh, Tiffany M. Long, Kassi D. Lowry, David T. Matthews, Roger W. Maynard, Rejab A. Mazora, Theresa E. McFarland, Aubrey J. McIntyre, Pele E. Passalaqua, Blake E. Pearson, Brandon L. Reeves, Kent G. Taylor, Angela R. Washington, and Anthony R. West
Damascus—Caid D. Lucas
Danville—Kayla D. Bumgarner
Dardanelle—Magen R. Cunningham
Dover—Elizabeth M. Henderson and Sharon Metzer
Elaine—Taylor O.Bryant
Enola—Carla F. Ramsey
Greenbrier—Keleigh C. Blevins, Jennifer L. Burge, Jessica L. Hoover, Adam J. Naset, Tabitha R. Smuck, and Jason K. Spears
Greers Ferry—Judy A. Vint
Hattieville—Debbie L. Eldridge
Hector—Moriah D. Underhill
Higden—Nicole L. Hammett
Houston—Kylee N. Hickey
Jerusalem—Ryan E. Squires
Jessieville—Matthew T. Wood
Jonesboro—Jeremy G. Thompson
Judsonia—Kendall W. Chasteen
Little Rock—Lisa N. Pounders
Mabelvale—Michelle R. Lewis
Mayflower—Carrol A. Jacob and Justin S. Wisniewski
Menifee—Tramayne C. Webster
Morrilton—Christopher J. Boren, Regina A. Keelin, Ashley N. Robin, John P. Ruff, and Alexandria A. Westmoreland
Oppelo—Amanda N. Hinkle
Paris—Andrew C. Townsend and Austin K. Willis
Perryville—Melissa M. Knight, Ashley McCormack, and Rachael A. McGill
Plainview—Jakob K. Treadwell
Plumerville—Melissa D. Kinslow and Spencer P. Thomas
Pottsville—Daniel D. Brinker and Clayton D. Titsworth
Russellville— Shawn R. Allen, Victor L. Allison, Terri L. Altman, Susanna L. Erwin, Matthew T. Goodson, Sharie A. Grimes, Dustin W. House, Fred D. Martin, Joshua D. Phillips, Teresa D. Phillips, Terry A. Skinner, and Brittany L. Tirrell
Scotland—Crystal A. Baker
Shirley—Wendy J. Wagner
Solgohachia—Adrienne M. Beck
Vilonia—Kevin M. Beadle, Teddy L. Maxwell, Bryce D. Miller, Jordan A. Riley, Melissa L. Starr, and Brandon T. Stocks

Earle Love Kids Raise Money for St. Jude's and Graduate!

Students of the Earle Love Child Study Center (ELCSC) recently participated in a Trike-A-Thon supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The children raised $416 for the hospital during the April 30 event. Shown in the picture are (from left) students Heidi Hoelzeman, Garren Jackson, Ivy Fielder, Abby Fields, Desiree Reeves, Olivia Garrett, Heaven Valentine, Caleb Spaul, and Zianna Criswell.

Five area preschool students recently graduated from the ELCSC. Graduation was held on Thursday, May 21, and preschoolers honored included Wyatt Crow, Dillon Gangluff, Olivia Garrett, Heidi Hoelzeman, Garren Jackson, and Dakota Reichman.

Blood Drive Today, Last Day to Drop Tomorrow

Welp, not to scare all you newbies around here this summer, but day 2 of summer school and we are after your blood (well, the American Red Cross is, anyway). The Red Cross will pull it's famous Bloodmobile up to the parking lot in front of The Plaza and will be there from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm today. So stop by if you get a chance and help save a life. From the Red Cross Web site:

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood. From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The American Red Cross blood donor embodies this principle. Please join us in our mission to maintain a safe and stable blood supply by donating blood today.

P.S. If you are needing to drop a class, tomorrow is the last day to do so and receive a 50% refund. Stop by the Registrar's Office in the University Center to find out how to drop a class.