1098-T Statements for Tax Year 2022 are now available If you received aid or paid out of pocket for any tuition and fees during Calendar Year 2022 (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) you may be eligible to receive a 1098-T tax Tuition Statement from UACCM.  1098t statements can be found on http://1098tforms.com/. Please click on either “returning student login” if you used the website last year, or “to student enrollment page” if this is your first time on the website. Additional Instructions to download your 1098t form can be found here: https://1098tforms.com/instructions/ The 1098-T Tax Tuition Statement will summarize charges, payments and aid received during calendar year 2022.  Any CARES ACT/CRRSAA/ARPA HEERF funds received from UACCM during 2022, will not be reported on your 1098T statement, per the IRS. Depending on your income (or your family’s income, if you are a dependent), whether you are considered full or half-time enrolled, and the amount of your quali...

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has begun the advising and registration process for the fall 2022 semester. Current students can visit www.uaccm.edu/student/advising / to book an advising appointment. During the appointment, the advisor will help the student select courses and address any academic questions or concerns. After the advising appointment, the registration hold will be removed and the student can register online through Campus Connect starting April 4.  For more on self-registration, visit the Academic Advising webpage. New students will meet with an academic advisor to register for classes. New students can book an advising appointment online beginning April 4 and register with their advisor beginning April 18. For questions about the advising and registration process, contact Academic Advising at 501-208-5307 or visit www.uaccm.edu/student/advising/ . 

We’re so excited for spring, but until it gets here, Student Sunday is our favorite day! This month, get to know Thomas Brodsky, second-year general education student from Conway, Arkansas.  Why did you choose UACCM? The great teachers and quality education. What are your favorite things to do or hobbies you enjoy when you're not at school? Outside of school, I enjoy being a licensed amateur radio operator and connecting with others over the radio waves. I also enjoy tinkering on vehicles and playing baseball. What is unique about your UACCM story? My first semester in college at UACCM was my first experience in a traditional classroom setting. Everyone at UACCM has contributed to my success as a college student and facilitated my transition. Do you have any special tips or tricks UACCM students should know? Put in the work and be proactive rather than reactive in your classes. What are your plans after you finish your degree? To transfer to a four-year Arkansas college to study so...

For UACCM student Abigail Bailey, a love of research and a psychology background helped her create a project that will impact children in the River Valley for years to come. “I created a therapy garden in my first-semester general psychology class,” Abigail said. “I researched topics like how color and scent can affect someone's mood. I also created the layout for the garden—including a fountain, different species of flowers, bird feeders, benches, and a walkway.” This project will benefit River Valley Child Advocacy Center in Russellville.  According to their executive director, Marilyn Sanders, the River Valley Child Advocacy Center serves child sexual abuse victims with onsite advocacy, forensic interviews, sexual assault examinations, and trauma-focused therapy. Abigail hopes that her therapy garden will impact people who visit the Center and help them through this difficult process. “I learned that there are more aspects to helping someone's mental health than we think,” s...

UACCM will host Grad Fair for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 graduates on March 15 in Tyson Training Hall of the Workforce Training Center. The fair will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Graduates can drop in to pick up their caps and gowns and handle any final to-do list items before graduation day on May 14. Free lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. while supplies last and the UACCM Alumni Association will be handing out t-shirts for those that join the organization. For more information on graduation, visit www.uaccm.edu/student/registrar/commencement_info.html. UACCM will hold commencement May 14 at 10 a.m. in Morrilton High School's Devil Dog arena. Several services will be provided and representatives will be present at Grad Fair, including: Cap and gown pickup Alumni Association sign-up Degree and address verification for diploma mailing Loan repayment strategies with Financial Aid Transfer schools and military reps Career Pathways, Phi Theta ...

Valentine’s Day might have passed, but we still want to show some love to our #UACCMAlumni! This month’s featured alumna is Eryn Zimmerebner. Eryn graduated from the Registered Nursing program in December of 2014 and now works as an R.N. at Conway Regional Medical Center.  What was your favorite thing about attending UACCM? I loved the atmosphere. Everyone I encountered at school was there to help us be as successful as possible. The smaller class sizes allowed for more 1-on-1 time between students and teachers. It was easy to ask questions and get help if needed. How did your experience at UACCM prepare you for your career and life today? The nursing program was fantastic. The hands-on experience with the simulation, starting IVs, injections, etc. allowed me to be prepared as a nurse. The education and interaction allowed me to learn the skills I needed to become the best nurse I could be. Why should students choose UACCM? The ability to afford higher education was a big factor fo...

Each year, there comes a Sunday in February where we are all focused on one thing: football. Since the first Super Bowl in 1967 when the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Green Bay Packers, millions of Americans have gathered around the TV – with the quintessential gameday snacks in hand – to enjoy one of America’s favorite sports. When you sit down to watch the big game, do you ever think about all the behind-the-scenes work that led to a smooth event? From the stadium lights to the halftime show, individuals with valuable skills are the ones running the show. If your goal is to one day be part of the team that puts on this huge event, check out some of these majors that can get you there. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (or CADD for short), is a major that can land you a job in the sports industry one day. The production company All Access hires drafters with an associate’s degree, which you can earn right here at UACCM. According t...

You’ve met her before as UACCM Student Services Student of the Month, but this time she’s our #StaffSaturday feature. Meet Barbara, Gentry, Administrative Assistant in Admissions! Barbara is a recent alum, finishing her associate degree in business just last year. Barbara says her favorite part of working at UACCM is getting to know the students, staff, and instructors. When she’s not at work, Barbara enjoys relaxing at home and watching her chickens and geese.  Here’s a quick Q&A with Barbara: Why should students choose UACCM? Students should choose UACCM because the class sizes are small and the instructors care. Do you have any special tips or tricks UACCM students should know? Go to class every day, try the Fusion Fries at King Fry, and your flash drive is your life. She also added, “Meet your classmates, love your instructors, and enjoy your time here. It goes by quickly.”

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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...

In the Spring 2022 semester, Cody Porter and Gabriella Charton were inducted into the UACCM Honors Program.  The UACCM Honors Program is designed to promote a rigorous academic curriculum for eligible talented and motivated students. The program provides an enhanced intellectual environment to encourage critical thinking and varied opportunities to expand communication along with cultural and community awareness. Porter, a second-semester business student from Dover, Arkansas, is excited about the opportunities that the Honors Program will afford him. “It is said that you get out of college what you put into it,” Porter said. “I believe the honors program will allow me to academically engage in tasks that will challenge me. In turn, I hope to acquire useful tools that I can utilize in the real world and life after college.” Gabriella Charton, former high school concurrent student and now full-time undergraduate, has also been inducted into the Honors Program this semester. She is a...

This month’s featured #FacultyFriday is Terry Cleaver, surveying instructor! Terry has been an instructor for 19 years now. He is an alumnus of Petit Jean Vo-Tech (now UACCM) and studied surveying and drafting between 1983 and 1984. What is your favorite part about working at UACCM? Getting to know my colleagues and the part they play here at school. What are your favorite things to do or hobbies you enjoy when you're not at work? Enjoy being outside when possible, watching anything Razorback, and playing with my dogs. Why should students choose UACCM? The opportunities that present themselves after graduation. Whether it is transferring to another school to complete a four-year degree, or going to work in a technical field that you trained in here. Good things happen after graduation from UACCM. Do you have any special tips or tricks UACCM students should know? If you like being outside and working with some really high-tech measuring gadgets to help in building the infrastructure...

If you received aid or paid out of pocket for any tuition and fees during Calendar Year 2021 (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) you may be eligible to receive a 1098-T tax Tuition Statement from UACCM.  1098-T statements can be found on http://1098tforms.com/. Please click on either “returning student login” if you used the website last year, or “to student enrollment page” if this is your first time on the website. Additional instructions to download your 1098-T form can be found here: https://1098tforms.com/instructions/ The 1098-T Tax Tuition Statement will summarize charges, payments, and aid received during calendar year 2021.  Any CARES ACT/CRRSAA/ARPA HEERF funds received from UACCM during 2021 will not be reported on your 1098T statement, per the IRS. Depending on your income (or your family’s income, if you are a dependent), whether you are considered full or half-time enrolled, and the amount of your qualified educational expenses for the year, you may be eligible...

Photo: Luminary bags on display. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton invites the community to its Night of Luminaries, Thursday, Dec. 2, following the Morrilton Christmas parade. This free, family-friendly event is expected to start around 6:00 p.m. or as soon as Santa Claus can make his way from the parade to UACCM. The campus will be lined with more than 2,000 luminary bags, decorated by Conway County children, and the community is invited to walk through to view the artwork on the beautifully lit bags. Also enjoy cookies and hot cocoa served by UACCM faculty and staff to all who attend the event.  Participating schools and organizations that helped in decorating luminary bags include Conway County Center for Exceptional Children, Morrilton Primary, Morrilton Elementary, Morrilton Intermediate, Nemo Vista Elementary, Sacred Heart Elementary, Wonderview Elementary, and Riverview Baptist Christian School. Santa will also be available to visit with children and...

The SkillsUSA chapter will host the fourteenth annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The pageant will begin at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the UACCM campus. The Ms. UACCM portion of the pageant is open to current UACCM students, while girls between the ages of birth and 18 years are invited to compete in seven other categories. Those competing for the title of Ms. UACCM will be judged on beauty, professionalism, speech presentation, and interview skills. The winner of the Ms. UACCM division will receive a $1,000 scholarship to UACCM, and the first alternate will receive a $500 scholarship. The pageant will run throughout the day, beginning with a welcome at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and admission to the event is $3. Children under age four get in free. For an application, pageant rules, and schedule of events, go to www.uaccm.edu/student/pageant/. Applications are also available in the UACCM University Center Lobby or Business Technology Center, ...

  This week, we have celebrated people from the UACCM community recognized by Arkansas Community Colleges. Last, but certainly not least, is All-Star Student, Tania Armas! Tania is a second-year Associate of Science student from Clinton, Arkansas. Even before coming to UACCM, Tania was an exemplary high school student. In addition to cheer squad and track accomplishments, she qualified for national competitions in both Beta and FCCLA. She was also homecoming queen! As a senior, she was intimidated by the idea of transferring to a larger university, but UACCM gave her confidence to pursue her career goals and she is thankful for UACCM’s faculty and staff. “I would choose UACCM again!” Tania said. For Tania, being chosen as All-Star Student still feels surreal. While she was a great student in high school, she felt like she missed out on some of the academic achievements she could’ve pursued. Being in UACCM’s honors program and challenging herself academically has paid off, and she h...

  For the rest of the week, we are celebrating people from the UACCM community recognized by Arkansas Community Colleges. Next up is Outstanding Staff, Anna Halbrook! Anna serves as a Fiscal Support Analyst in purchasing and has worked for UACCM for six years. She chose UACCM because she wanted to work in the Morrilton community for an employer that cares about the area. Originally from Conway, Anna is no stranger to the Morrilton community she has been a part of for decades. Her husband, Les, is a native of Morrilton and she is active in her church and county Extension club. “I started my journey with UACCM in 1984 as a student of Petit Jean Vo-Tech,” Anna said. “It is great to see how the college has grown over the years.” One of Anna’s top priorities is student success and she genuinely cares for the students she serves. Anna also acts as the glue that connects staff, organizing potlucks and activities throughout the year. Anna, along with the other ACC awardees, will be recogni...

  For the rest of the week, we are celebrating people from the UACCM community recognized by Arkansas Community Colleges. Next up is Outstanding Faculty, Mr. Dane Blanchard! Blanchard is an Instructor of Sociology and has been at UACCM for 13 years. Originally from West Monroe, Louisiana, he attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe. After moving to Morrilton, he began teaching and has loved it ever since. “UACCM is a wonderful college. The faculty and staff really care about the students and want every student to reach all their life goals,” Blanchard said. “UACCM has given me a wonderful career in higher education which I will always appreciate.” Blanchard, along with the other ACC awardees, will be recognized at a virtual ceremony October 11 and 12.

 For the rest of the week, we are celebrating people from the UACCM community recognized by Arkansas Community Colleges. First up is Outstanding Alumni, Julie Wallace! Julie graduated from UACCM in 2003 with her Associate of General Studies. She went on to University of Central Arkansas to pursue a bachelor’s in education and master’s in reading, as well as Educational Specialist credentials. Julie has now been in education for 16 years, 12 of which she spent at Greenbrier School District before moving to Quitman School District. “I absolutely love education and the power that we have to change lives. I love my job and I love serving the Quitman community,” Julie said.  Julie originally chose UACCM because of the atmosphere; she loved the small class sizes and dedicated professors. She says UACCM was a great option for her and provided a transition from high school to a four-year university.  “When I began my educational journey at UACCM, I really had no idea what profess...

 Joey South, second-year UACCM Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology student, has been named a 2021 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship.  “Joey’s being named to this honor is a first for UACCM,” said Phi Theta Kappa advisor, Mat Herrman. “His being awarded this honor shows that all students can be acknowledged at any level – locally, regionally, or nationally – when they put forth the effort to demonstrate their best work. We are so proud of his accomplishment.” This scholarship is the first of its kind to support students at associate degree-granting institutions on a national scale as they plan to enter the workforce upon the completion of a degree or certificate. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. New Century Workforce Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,0...