The North Arkansas College (bg真人游戏注册) Board of Trustees has approved an initiative to explore a potential affiliation with the University of Arkansas System. Board Chair Luke Feighert and President Rick Massengale have been appointed to lead discussions and examine the specifics of the agreement.
The UA System is comprised of 21 campuses, divisions, and units around the state.
Chair Feighert emphasized that this step is aimed at ensuring bg真人游戏注册 remains a forward-thinking institution dedicated to delivering high-quality education. He noted that the affiliation could provide expanded academic and professional opportunities for both students and employees.
If the exploration process leads to a formal partnership, an agreement will be presented to the bg真人游戏注册 Board of Trustees for review and approval. Following that, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas would also need to vote on the agreement. Once approved, both institutions would collaborate over the next year to meet state and federal requirements. Additionally, administrators will host forums with students, employees, community members, and other stakeholders to address concerns, gather feedback, and guide the transition process.
If finalized, bg真人游戏注册 would become the ninth community college to join the UA System, following the recent merger of East Arkansas Community College, now UA-East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, which was officially incorporated into the system last month.