Do I have basic computer skills?  Computer literacy includes, but is not limited to, the following skills:  downloading, printing, unzipping files, blocking pop-ups, saving and uploading and attaching documents, e-mailing, navigating the web, operating Windows, utilizing Office 365, and using netiquette.  Do I have reliable and consistent access to a computer and the Internet?  Do I have a back-up plan should these malfunction?  Students should have strong, reliable Internet access.  Instructors will not accept computer malfunction as an excuse for late work, so students should have access to another computer and alternate Internet access in case their primary computer fails. There are computers available on campus in Academic Commons.  All technology concerns should be directed to the UACCM Help Center: Library Complex Room 103, 501-208-5312, HelpCenter@uaccm.edu. Does my computer meet the minimum technology requirements? Devices can be ...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is launching a new certificate program in dietary management, offering students the career pathway at managing food service operations as a certified dietary manager. The one-year program provides students a certificate of proficiency and will begin classes in the fall 2020 semester.   The new major is a comprehensive 16-credit-hour program that blends classwork and 150 hours of field experiences, allowing graduates with the skills to enter the workforce immediately. The program follows the curriculum prescribed by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP), a national organization made up of dietary managers. This new program is a transformational opportunity for those who are passionate about nutrition and public health. 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 a...