The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) will receive a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to build a new Allied Health and Science Center. This project will consolidate the school’s health professional training programs into one building and provide increased capacity to expand its programs. This EDA investment will be matched with $1.1 million in local funds. The EDA funds will be utilized for site development and infrastructure improvements to prepare the college’s proposed east side location along University Blvd. The facility will expand the current practical nursing, registered nursing, nursing assisting, dietary management, and STEM field transfer credentials and will also allow the college to explore added programming in other vital, in-demand health fields. “Receiving this grant will enable UACCM to greatly expand its educational and training opportunities in the sciences and medical pr...

  Are you a self-described foodie? Starting in the fall semester, UACCM is offering a new program in dietary management—where those who are passionate about nutrition can expand their knowledge and enter a career as a certified dietary manager. Admission of students into the program is now ongoing. Here’s what you need to know about dietary management:    What is a dietary manager? A certified dietary manager is critical in the planning, storage, and preparation of meals. They assist in planning menus and inspect food to ensure proper dietary standards are met. Often these specialists counsel individuals on proper eating habits to lose weight or manage a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease. They also put their administrative skills to work by using forecasts to determine food waste and keep inventory, manage a staff, and maintain records.   By becoming a certified dietary manager, examples of potential workplaces include government agencie...