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Welcome once again to your ANC University Center Blog!  We hope you will enjoy reading about the current events in your ANC University Center!

• Arkansas State University, Franklin University, University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas Fort Smith bring 25 bachelor degrees and 3 master degrees to ANC area residents year round.  These degrees can all be completed at ANC University Center without traveling to their main campuses either in Jonesboro, Columbus, Ohio, Fayetteville or Fort Smith.  The degrees provided by Franklin University are totally online courses in the junior/senior years.
• There are sixty three hours a week of compressed video classes spread among five compressed video class rooms (ASU 1 by the ANC University Center), C201, C202, C203 and Crisp CVN. 
• Thirty-seven hours of onsite instruction is provided by Arkansas State University each week by ten ASU instructors teaching on the ANC Main Campus.
• Fifteen hours of web based instruction are provided by ASU and UAFS for the degrees they offer on our campus.
• As of September 15^th there are 230 enrollments this fall from ASU. 
• As of September 15^th there are 19 students enrolled in the Master of Science in Operations Management from University of Arkansas.
• As of September 15^th there are 18 students enrolled with Franklin University through the University Center an increase of 8 students from the past semester.
• University of Arkansas Fort Smith welcomes its first student in the Bachelor of Information Technology degree.  UAFS provides each student a laptop with required software loaded on it in order for the student to be prepared for instruction!
• Three part-time facilitators assist Candice, Kesha, and Patsy covering all compressed video classes in order to provide support to students and instructors. 

Your ANC University Center offices are located on concourse A of the John Sullins Administration Building across from the ANC Business Office.    We welcome your visit!!!

Please do not hesitate to contact Candice Blankenship, University Center Instructional Facilitator, or Patsy Smith, University Center Coordinator if you have questions, concerns or suggestions for the betterment of the institution. 

Also remember, Kesha Smith is the ASU Degree Center Coordinator at the ANC University Center, and is on campus Monday through Wednesday each week.  Her contact information is keshasmith@astate.edu or 870-780-1257.

ADVISORS AT YOUR UNIVERSITY CENTER…

• ASU Education Advisor, Patti Jo Mitchell, to meet with Early Childhood and Mid-Level Education students and prospective students in Room C202 from 12 to 2 October 13, 27, and November 10.
• Samantha Orban, Franklin University Regional Director, will visit current and prospective students as well as ANC Faculty and Staff Thursday, October 9, 2009.
• ASU Admissions Assistant Director, David Kenly, will advise October 12 and November 4 in front of the ANC University Center from 9-1.
• Dr. Larry Salinger, ASU Criminology and Sociology Advisor, will advise October 22 from 9 to 5, then November 17 and 18 from 9 to 5.
• University of Arkansas Fort Smith’s Advisor for the Bachelor in Information Technology, Jim McGinnis, will advise October 19, November 17 and 18.  He will also attend the ANC College Fair October 19.
• Kesha Smith, ASU Degree Center Coordinator at ANC University Center, meets with students 3 days a week.

ANC UNIVERSITY CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION…

• Patsy Smith, Coordinator, psmith@smail.anc.edu or 870-762-3136
• Candice Blankenship, Instructional Facilitator, cblankenship@smail.anc.edu or 870-762-3137

For information regarding degrees offered through the ANC University Center, please visit our website at:

http://www.anc.edu/UniversityCenter/UniversityCenter.htm

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Welcome to another exciting fall semester at Arkansas Northeastern College University Center!!!

First day of classes from ASU, U of A and UAFS is Monday, August 24, 2009!

We welcome MANY new students in all of the degrees offered on our campus by ASU, U of A, UAFS and Franklin University! This will be another amazing semester, and do not hesitate to ask Candice or Patsy for assistance with University Center programs. University Center fall 2009 highlights we want you to be aware of includes the following…

Kesha Smith is here to help with ASU questions three days a week.

Jim McGinnis will provide assistance with the UAFS Bachelor in Information Technology degree which is brand new on our campus this fall.

Suzanne Kenner provides great assistance with U of A’s awesome Master of Science in Operations Management.

Samantha Orban with Franklin University will visit our campus October 8! Please call the University Center to schedule a one on one appointment! Our number is (870) 762-3137.

Patti Mitchell, ASU Early Childhood Advisor, will advise on our campus every two weeks. Please contact the UC for an appointment.

Congratulations to 28 new graduates from Arkansas State University, Franklin University and the University of Arkansas through the University Center! We are proud of this major accomplishment!

New degrees are coming Spring 2010 from Franklin University! They include:

• Applied Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Healthcare Information Systems Management
• Organizational Communication
• Safety, Security and Emergency Management
• Allied Healthcare Management

Congratulations to the new Arkansas State University Early Childhood junior cohort on the ANC campus! You are beginning a wonderful new adventure!

Congratulations also are extended to our area’s brand new teachers who just graduated from ASU’s Early Childhood Bachelor degree! Have a great school year!

Your ANC University Center is on Facebook! Search for Arkansas Northeastern College University Center and join us there! Pictures and the latest and greatest news will keep you informed!

University Center students excited about graduation!

Early Childhood grads now all fantastic TEACHERS!!!!

All university students who complete their degree through the ANC University Center are invited to participate in the ANC Commencement Ceremony in addition to their University Commencement.  They lead in the procession of graduates and are presented the ANC Medallion of Honor for their wonderful accomplishment!  We are PROUD of our 200 plus graduates!

Early Registration for Fall 2009 on its way!

Spring is about to appear along with early registration for Fall 2009!  It is up to YOU to be ready with advising behind you after going through the admission process & financial aid applications (if needed).  There are steps to take and procedures to follow but YOU are the ONLY one who can do this.  There are many available to guide, assist and advise you, but it is ultimately up to you to follow through.  PLEASE DO NOT WAIT to begin the process!

* ASU ASSISTANCE…
The following are ANC office hours for Ms. Sandra Hawkins.  ASU Education Advisor, for the Spring 2009 semester:
Mondays 11am-4pm
Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Dr. Hawkins’ office is located at the ANC University Center.
Please note that Ms. Hawkins will not be advising students on Monday, March 2, 2009.

*ASU has a new College of Business advisor.  Her contact information is as follows:
Regina Gilbert
Business Advising Coordinator
870-972-3960
rgilbert@astate.edu

*Interested in ASU!!!  David Kenley, ASU Associate Director of Admissions, will be at the University Center from 9am-1pm on the following dates:
Monday, March 2, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

*Important Early Childhood Meetingsponsored by ANC Early Childhood Department & ASU College of Education on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 11am at the Kids Kollege “A” Concourse.
Please plan to attend!

*Criminology & Sociology AdvisorDr. Larry Salinger will meet with students Thursday, April 2 from 9 to 5 at the ANC University Center.

*Important ASU Student Orientation for New University Center Transfer Students will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 12-1pm and from 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Topics covered will include Admission, Registration, Advising, and Financial Aid.
Please plan to attend!

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE…
Joyce Upham, Franklin University Regional Director, will be available for prospective and current Franklin students Wednesday, April 22 from 9am-1pm at the ANC University Center.

*UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE’S MASTER DEGREE IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ADVISORS AT ANC UC…
Dr. Alex Mironoff and Suzanne Kenner will meet with prospective students Tuesday, April 14.  Please contact the University Center for additional information.

*UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR AT ANC…
Jim McGinnis, Program Coordinator/Instructor with UAFS BIT degree will meet with faculty and students at the ANC University Center Thursday, March 5 from 10am-12.  Wednesday, March 18 from 10am-3pm and April 22 from 10am-3pm.

Welcome to Spring 2009

Welcome to Spring 2009 in your ANC University Center!

Great news for ANC and ASU Early Childhood and Mid-Level Education students…Sandra Hawkins, ASU Education Advisor and Instructor, will be available at the ANC University Center two days a week for advising.  Her office hours will be 11 to 3 on Mondays and 11 to 1 on Wednesdays by appointment only and is subject to change.  She will be tentatively located in Room C203.  Please contact the University Center to schedule an appointment with Ms. Hawkins.  Our telephone number is 870-762-3137.

Please remember your University Center works with four universities offering the following on the ANC campus.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor Degree:
B.S.E. Elementary Education
870-972-3059
B.S.E. Mid-Level Education
870-972-3059
B.S.E. Business Administration
870-972-3035
B.S. Industrial Technology in Manufacturing
870-972-2088
B.A. Criminology
870-972-3145
B.A. Sociology
870-972-3145

Masters Degree:
Educational Leadership
870-972-3062
Curriculum & Development
870-972-3062

Contact:
Kesha Smith
ASU Degree Center Coordinator at ANC
870-780-1257

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Degree:
Accounting
Applied Management
Business Administration
Business Forensics
Computer Science
Digital Communication
E Marketing
Financial Management
Forensic Accounting
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Public Relations
Public Safety Management
Web Development

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Master of Science Degree:
Operations Management

Contact:
Susanne Kenner
479-575-7015
omgt@uark.edu

Individual set of rental course tapes mailed to home fee is $100.00 per course.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH

Bachelor Degree:
Information Technology

Contact:
Jim McGinnis
BIT Coordinator
870-733-6876

December 2008

ANC University Center staff wishes you and your family a very merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009!

Fall 2008 was a great semester in your University Center and we look forward to Spring 2009!  Seven advisors from four universities have met with students both current and prospective at the University Center this fall.  New admissions as well as registration for Spring 2009 courses on our campus are well underway at all four universities.

A few dates you may find helpful…

• The last day of ASU exams on the ANC campus is Friday, December 12.
• ASU Commencement at Jonesboro is December 13, 2008.  Congratulations, Graduates!  Do not forget to confirm your December graduation with Kesha, Candice or Patsy in order to receive your invitation to participate in the ANC Commencement in May.  You will also receive the ANC Medallion of Honor for your achievement.  We are very proud of you!
• The ANC campus will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays December 24, 2008, and re-opens January 2, 2009.
• January 9, 2009, is the last day for admission to ASU for the spring semester.
• January 12, 2009, is the first day of ASU classes.  Please note room assignments for each class will be posted on the ANC University Center website at www.anc.edu/universitycenter.
• Late registration for ASU Spring ‘09 classes begins January 12 and ENDS January 16, 2009.
• There will be no classes on the ANC campus Monday, January 19, 2009, since both ASU and ANC will be closed that day.
• Links to the Academic Calendar of all four universities on our campus are found on the University Center website as well as class schedules and contact information for each degree.  That site address is www.anc.edu/universitycenter.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday,

Patsy and Candice

Welcome to your ANC University Center blog!

Welcome to your ANC University Center Blog!  This is where you will be informed with, hopefully, interesting tidbits about the UC!

• Arkansas State University, Franklin University, University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas Fort Smith bring 25 bachelor degrees and 3 master degrees to ANC area residents year round.  These degrees can all be completed at ANC University Center without traveling to their main campuses either in Jonesboro, Columbus, Ohio, Fayetteville or Fort Smith.The degrees provided by Franklin University are totally online courses in the junior/senior years.
• There are sixty-three (63) hours a week of compressed video classes spread among five compressed video class rooms (ASU 1 by the ANC University Center), C201, C202, C203 and Crisp CVN.
• Thirty-four (34) hours of onsite instruction is provided by Arkansas State University each week by ten ASU instructors teaching on the ANC Main Campus.
• Twenty-four (24) hours of web-based instruction are provided by ASU and UAFS for the degrees they offer on our campus.
• As of September 15, there are 204 enrollments this fall from ASU.
• As of September 15, there are 20 students enrolled in the Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.
• As of September 15, there are 18 students enrolled with Franklin University through the University Center – an increase of 8 students from the past semester.
• Four part-time facilitators assist Candice, Kesha, and Patsy covering all compressed video classes in order to provide support to students and instructors

Your ANC University Center offices are located on concourse A of the John Sullins Administration Building across from the ANC Business Office.  We welcome your visit!!!

Please do not hesitate to contact Candice Blankenship, University Center Instructional Facilitator, or Patsy Smith, University Center Coordinator if you have questions, concerns or suggestions for the betterment of the institution.

Also, remember, Kesha Smith is the ASU Degree Center Coordinator at the ANC University Center, and is on campus Monday through Wednesday each week.

ASU provides Education Advisor, Sandra Hawkins, to meet with Early Childhood and Mid-Level Education students and prospective students in Room C202 from 11:00am-3:00pm every Tuesday.

For more information regarding degrees offered through the ANC University Center, please visit our website at: www.anc.edu/universitycenter