The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton invites the public to attend Workforce Strong, a National Manufacturing Day event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. This free event will be located inside the Workforce Training Center on the west end of campus. “This event has two purposes, with the first being to reach out to eighth- through 12th-grade students and their families and expose them to modern-day career opportunities and the education required for those jobs,” Jessica Rohlman, UACCM’s Director of Workforce Development & Community Education, said. “These are viable, high-wage, high-demand jobs that aren’t what you would think of years and years ago. We are also, in acting as a job fair, reaching the underemployed and unemployed in our area.”  There will be food and drink available to participants, as well as booths for every hands-on training program offered at UACCM. This includes: ·         ...

Wesley Martin of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Campus Police recently completed requirements for his Senior Certification as a law enforcement officer. Martin, a police officer since 2003, will be going into his eighth year at UACCM in October. This now means all of UACCM’s officers, including Campus Police Chief David Hall and Campus Police Officer Richard Ates, have obtained a Senior Certification. Certifications are awarded by the Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Training based on a combination of training hours, years of experience, and how many college semester hours an officer has completed. UACCM Campus Police Officer Wesley Martin, Campus Police Chief David Hall, and Campus Police Officer Richard Ates “There are five levels of certification that a law enforcement officer in the state of Arkansas can get, starting with a basic certification through the Academy, all the way up to the highest certificate, which is the s...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Beta Eta Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society of community and junior colleges, was recently designated a four-star chapter by the organization’s international office. “This is the first time in our chapter’s history to reach this designation,” Mathew Herrman, a Phi Theta Kappa advisor at UACCM, said. “Over the past three years, we have attained and maintained a three-star status thanks to our research projects. Prior to 2015, we were unable to move past a one-star level, but with a restructuring of the program, we have moved up the ladder quickly.” Herrman said that one way the chapter was able to maintain a four-star rating is the upcoming Regional Honors Institute, a leadership training conference being held at National Park College in Hot Springs next month. The chapter currently has six students, including four officers and two members, planning to attend.   “Our goal this year ...

47 students have received 50 awards after completing summer courses at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton The awards included 23 associate degrees, 24 certificates of general studies, and 3 certificates of proficiency.   UACCM Summer 2018 graduates are listed below alphabetically by city: (AA – Associate of Arts; AAS – Associate of Applied Science; AGS – Associate of General Studies; CP – Certificate of Proficiency; CGS – Certificate of General Studies) Atkins Kristen Gipson (CGS) Clarksville Levi Morrow (AGS) Clinton Zachary McEntire – (AGS); Computer Information Systems Technology (AAS) Conway Sarah Atkinson – General Education (AA) Ashton Berry (AGS) Mikaela Brown (CGS) Daviana Canon (CGS) Kerry Causey (AGS) Allen Christianson (CGS) Samuel Gattin – General Education (AA) Reagan Hamilton – Early Childhood Development (CP) Ashley Herrin (CGS) Jacob Keck – Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology...

The following is a message from UACCM Counseling and Disability Services.  College was something I had prepared for my whole life, yet I had many questions and didn't know the answers. How was a tire salesman going to pay for college living paycheck to paycheck? Would I qualify for Work-Study? How do loans work? What is a FAFSA? How do I get scholarships? What degree is going to get me a job? My parents could not answer any of these questions because they had never been to college. In fact, they had the same questions I had, and then some.  If you're a first-generation college student, you probably aren't as familiar with the college experience as someone who has at least one parent with a college degree. My mother and father had never spent any time in a college classroom, much less earn a degree. So there we were, drowning in a sea of information and trying to learn how to swim. I quickly found out that getting into college and paying for it was only half of the ba...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Adult Education Center in Clinton will once again offer night classes for GED students beginning Monday, Aug. 20. Night classes will meet from 4-7 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings. Interested students are encouraged to schedule an appointment any time during office hours. All instruction at any UACCM Adult Education Center is free of charge. Each facility offers various programs, including adult basic education, Career Readiness Certification, English as a Second Language, college prep, and Workforce Alliance & Growth in the Economy (WAGE) — a series of stackable certifications in partnership with local businesses and industries to prepare participants for workforce careers. As a reminder for GED students, the GED Exam is only $16, which covers all four tests, and scholarship vouchers are now available to those who qualify. Students may also be eligible for vouchers to cover all costs for the GED Practice Tests...

The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs has renewed accreditation for the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Early Childhood Development program. UACCM is one of only three NAEYC-accredited colleges in the state, which also includes Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff, and University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock. After the commission’s decision this month, there are now 205 NAEYC-accredited programs nationwide. Early childhood preparation programs serve a wide-range of students and prepare early childhood educators for a variety of early learning settings. Accreditation serves as a mechanism for ensuring a consistent and high level of program quality and alignment to NAEYC’s Professional Preparation Standards while respecting the unique mission and context of each degree program. “On behalf of the Commission, I...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Department of Workforce Development and Community Education will offer several new non-credit courses this fall. These are designed for self-improvement, continuing your education, learning a new hobby, or just having fun. There are no admission requirements for any course. Sept. 6: Automotive Care 101 (5-6:30 p.m.) This course will cover how to manage and prevent basic car troubles that could leave you stranded or needing assistance. participants will receive hands-on experience on how to do basic preventative maintenance such as checking fluids, connecting jumper cables, tire care, wiper blade replacement, and more. When registering, list something you would like to learn about your vehicle and the instructor will tailor the course around those concerns. Registration is $15.  Sept. 18– Oct. 4: Analyze and Visualize Data with Excel (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.) This is a basic Microsoft Excel course c...