The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is proud to announce the Chancellor’s List and Academic Honors List of students for the spring 2016 semester.  The Chancellor’s 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 follow (in alphabetical order by city): Atkins – Sidney Cothren, Marisa Rodgers Boles – Ross Goodner Center Ridge – Trudy Rappold Conway – Ashley Beck, Lancelot Belgrave, Jasmin Burton, Jefferson Caraig, Jana Davenport, Jesse Davenport, Keri Diemer, Kayla Earnest, Thomas Gault, Joshua Guidry, John Harwood, Christian Hopkins, Anthony Jackson, Jessalyn Jackson, Chad Jones, Kelsey Kordsmeier, Jennifer McCauley, Morgan McPeake, Rachel McQuade, Ethan Moore, Rebecca Moore, Ancel Nabholz, Kathryn Opris, Lauren Pharr, Layne Pittman, Natalie Prall, Christian Salazar, Melvin Siebenmorgen, Austin Tate Dardanelle – Diana Bonilla Rive...

UACCM Library Complex Throughout the summer, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has made many changes, additions and improvements.  Among the most visible of these is Timberwolf Crossing, a sidewalk project funded by a grant from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department located along the north side of campus near University Boulevard.  Another improvement that is less visible to passersby is the college's new Academic Commons, an area in the Library Complex specifically tailored to better assist students. The Academic Commons provides and combines three of the college's existing services: the E. Allen Gordon Library, tutoring services, and a science study lab.  The idea to combine these services into one department came about from student comments.  Students voiced their need for a place to go on campus during the evenings to study.  All three departments wer...

Participants experienced the delivery of a simulated child. UACCM hosted a special "Learn, Preview, Nursing" day on July 25 to showcase the offerings of its licensed practical nursing program. Due to the high-demand of the program and with the fall semester quickly approaching, UACCM hosted the free event for anyone in the area who may be interested in the LPN program.  The day started with a presentation explaining what to expect as a nursing student featuring nursing department faculty and admissions staff.  Attendees were given a tour of the UACCM campus, an overview of the free services available to students, and assistance in completing financial aid forms. The three-hour preview also included a special session in working with high-fidelity mannequins from the nursing department's simulation lab.  This session featured the simulated birth of a child with hands-on opportunities for participants to examine the mannequins and work w...

The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium has announced the recent approval from the State Board of Nursing to increase acceptance for 16 additional students and with current applications, they plan to accept 26 additional students, program-wide. This larger class will begin January 2014. “ARNEC has already exceeded the number of applications from last year, so we feel it is vital to increase student acceptance in 2014,” said Crystal Gillihan, ARNEC Director. “Our students are very successful. They are employed quickly after graduation in both acute care and long-term care settings. Many of our students chose to further their education and are gaining acceptance into BSN programs. ARNEC is a vital piece to rural education and rural health care in Arkansas.” The program is fully approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and the eight colleges that comprise the consortium have graduated approximately 225 students each year from the program, prior to the increase. ...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton announces its spring 2013 graduates. Commencement ceremonies were held Saturday, May 11, at the H.B. White Auditorium of Morrilton High School. UACCM outgrew its facilities to host graduation on its campus some years ago, and the South Conway County School District School Board allows the College to hold its commencement ceremonies in the auditorium at the high school. Even still, the faculty, staff, administration, family, and friends who gather to show their support to graduates exceed the capacity of the auditorium. For this reason, UACCM held two ceremonies, the first at 10:00 a.m. and the second at 1:00 p.m. Former United States Senator and University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees member David Pryor attended the 10:00 a.m. ceremony and congratulated graduates with words of encouragement. Also present at that ceremony was Dr. Leroy Cox of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith who awarded UACCM University B...

Faculty and staff of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton gathered on April 25 to honor distinguished students at this year’s Student Recognition Awards Ceremony. Students were joined by their families and peers as they were recognized for their achievements. Earlier in the semester, students were nominated by faculty and staff for distinguished awards in their fields of study. Faculty members then selected those students who have worked to go above and beyond in both the classroom and college community. “It is an honor to be able to give special recognition to this group of outstanding students at UACCM,” Chief Information Officer Mary Clark said. “These individuals represent the high-quality of students who attend our college, and this event is one of the highlights of the year for faculty and staff.” Linda Zambrano, UACCM Business Instructor and ceremony committee member, added, “It is important to recognize the success of students and their contributio...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s pop group Soundscape announces its spring production, “On Broadway.” Performances are Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, in the Fine Arts Auditorium of the UACCM campus. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with fun foods that can be found at vendor carts in New York City, including hot dogs, big pretzels, popcorn, roasted nuts, cupcakes, and more. The show will follow at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 at the student accounts window of the C. Nathan Crook University Center at UACCM. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the performance for $15. “On Broadway” will feature music from Broadway shows throughout the years including selections from “Man of La Mancha,” “Wicked,” “Aida,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gypsy,” “Into the Woods,” and much more! Proceeds from the performances of “On Broadway” support the UACCM Music Department. For more information, call 501-977-2198 or email...

Members of the Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund Board announced a $110,000 donation towards the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s upcoming capital campaign during an event today at the University of Arkansas System office. As part of the event, the organization also awarded 76 scholarships to students currently enrolled in the college’s petroleum technology program. The contribution is the largest number of scholarships awarded in the program’s history. The Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization made up of member companies who work in the state’s natural gas industry. The group hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to raise scholarship funds for students seeking careers in the state’s oil and natural gas industry. Jon Swann, vice president and interim president of the fund board, stated, “Through the board’s fundraising activities, we have been able to raise enough money to guarantee scholarships for the next several yea...

Fayetteville Shale Scholarships - Spring 2013 UACCM is taking applications for leftover Fayetteville Shale Scholarships for the current semester. Requirements: • Petroleum Technology Major • Need based on Cost of Attendance Budget (Will be checked by the Financial Aid Office) • Full-time student with at least six hours of courses that count towards the Petroleum Technology plan of study • Returning Petroleum Technology students are required to have a minimum 2.75 semester GPA • First-semester students will be awarded based on high school GPA, ACT scores, or COMPASS scores • High School GPA must be a 2.75 or higher. • Students using ACT scores must have a minimum score of 17 on math, 19 on reading, and 19 on English. • Students using the COMPASS scores must have a minimum score of 26 on algebra or 49 on pre-algebra, 83 on reading, and 77 on writing. • Students who have completed 12 or more hours (including developmental) at another college or university must have a 2.75 or hi...

Toad Suck Daze Community Service Scholarship Program: ($1000 Scholarships) • Applicants must be a graduate of a Faulkner County high school or currently enrolled at UACCM having had graduated from a Faulkner County high school and applying for the 2013 fall term. • Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher • Applicant should demonstrate financial need • Scholarship recipients are required to complete 20 hours of community service with a non-profit organization in Faulkner County. Applicant must provide documentation of their community service hours • Scholarship recipients must complete 10 volunteer hours during the 2013 Toad Suck Daze Festival, held May 3-5, 2013 • Applicants must write a one page essay, submit three letters of recommendation, submit transcripts, and submit parent’s tax returns Deadline: March 8, 2013 Conway County Literary Coterie Scholarship: ($500 Scholarship) Applicants must be a Conway County resident, enrolled full-time Spring 2013, and have a min...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton was awarded continued Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation for its Early Childhood Development program. The accreditation is awarded by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accredited programs align learning experiences and assessments with national standards and use student performance data to improve teaching and learning. Accreditation is awarded to associate degree programs that demonstrate evidence of meeting the Professional Preparation Standards. Margie Fillinger, Early Childhood Development Instructor at UACCM, said, “This accreditation means a lot for our program. It shows students and prospective students that UACCM is committed to meeting the highest quality of education standards.” NAEYC is the professional organization that sets national standards for programs that prepare early childhood teachers of children from birth through age 8. Margie Fillinger, back ...

Students have requested instructions on how to check campus email on an iPhone. Typically, the UACCM Computer Services does not provide tech support for mobile devices, but they were nice enough to provide this handy walk-through: On the Home Screen, Select Settings Select "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" Select "Add Account" Select Microsoft Exchange Enter exchange account info. (same as your new email information) Select Next. The iPhone will attempt to automatically sync with our exchange server Now a field will appear between Email and Username titled "Server" The UACCM server you will be using is: mail.uaccm.edu   Then you should be good to go!

(from left) Cinnamon Pierson, Kasja Thuston, Miss UACCM Adrienne Ackley, Brittany Smith, and Jouana Rosas The Phi Beta Lambda student organization of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton announces the winners of its annual UACCM Pageant. The pageant was held Nov. 10 at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the UACCM campus.  For the Miss UACCM division, winners were: Miss UACCM, Adrienne Ackley; first runner-up, Brittany Smith; second runner-up, Cinnamon Pierson; third runner-up, Jouana Rosas; and fourth runner-up, Kasja Thuston. Miss UACCM, Adrienne Ackley, received a $1,000 scholarship to UACCM, and first runner-up, Brittany Smith, received a $500 scholarship.  Teen Miss UACCM Madison Meaders For the Teen Miss UACCM division, winners were: Teen Miss UACCM, Madison Meaders; first runner-up, Mikayla Lemley; and second runner-up, Kennedy Verbeck. For the Princess Miss UACCM division, winners were: Princess...