Arkansas Tech University Ozark campus
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Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus delivers high-quality, up-to-the-minute instruction
that reflects industry standards. The Ozark Campus offers exceptional training
and education
in Associate of Applied Science degrees and Technical Certificate programs. Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has a knowledgeable and committed staff to ensure each student's success.
, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River
and is surrounded on the north and south, respectively, by the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest
s. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith
, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas
. To Ozark's northwest are the cities of Fayetteville
, Springdale
, Rogers
and Bentonville
, collectively known as some of the fastest growing commercial centers in the state. Russellville
, home to Arkansas Tech University
's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40
.
to AVVTS making it the first school of its kind in the state to receive that distinction. Arkansas Valley Vocational School became Arkansas Valley Technical Institute in 1991. On July 1, 2003, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute merged with Arkansas Tech University to become Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus.
al environment which will enable all students to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary for them to become contributing members in the workforce
and in society.
Instruction
Instruction may refer to:* Teaching, education performed by a teacher* Instruction , a single operation of a processor within a computer architecture...
that reflects industry standards. The Ozark Campus offers exceptional training
Training
The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of...
and education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
in Associate of Applied Science degrees and Technical Certificate programs. Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has a knowledgeable and committed staff to ensure each student's success.
The Campus
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus is located in the city of OzarkOzark, Arkansas
Ozark is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States, and one of the two county seats of Franklin County. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,525 at the 2000 census, making Ozark the ninth largest municipality in the metro area...
, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River
Arkansas River
The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Arkansas generally flows to the east and southeast as it traverses the U.S. states of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The river's initial basin starts in the Western United States in Colorado, specifically the Arkansas...
and is surrounded on the north and south, respectively, by the Ozark and Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita National Forest
The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma.-History:The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest National Forest in the southern United States. The Forest encompasses , including most of the scenic Ouachita Mountains...
s. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. With a population of 86,209 in 2010, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents which encompasses the Arkansas...
, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. To Ozark's northwest are the cities of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County, and the third largest city in Arkansas. The city is centrally located within the county and is home to the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville is also deep in the Boston Mountains, a subset of The Ozarks...
, Springdale
Springdale, Arkansas
As of the census of 2010, there were 69,797 people, 22,805 households, and 16,640 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.7% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 1.8% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 5.7% Pacific Islander, 22% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more...
, Rogers
Rogers, Arkansas
Rogers is a suburban city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city has a population of 55,964. The city is located in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Area, in the northwest corner of the state.-History:...
and Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas is a city in Northwest Bahamas, and county seat of Benton County, Arkansas, United States The population was 35,301 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, collectively known as some of the fastest growing commercial centers in the state. Russellville
Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville is the county seat and largest city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States, with a population of 27,920, according to the 2010 Census. It is home to Arkansas Tech University and Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas' only nuclear power plant...
, home to Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive regional institution located in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields. As of 2004, the University also operates a small satellite campus in the town of Ozark...
's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40
Interstate 40
Interstate 40 is the third-longest major east–west Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90 and I-80. Its western end is at Interstate 15 in Barstow, California; its eastern end is at a concurrency of U.S. Route 117 and North Carolina Highway 132 in Wilmington, North Carolina...
.
| Established: | 1965 |
| Type: | Campus of a Public University |
| Chancellor: | Dr. Jo Alice Blondin |
| Students: | 1650 |
| Location: | Ozark, Arkansas |
| Campus: | Rural |
| Colors: | Green and Gold |
| Website: | http://www.atu.edu/ozark |
History
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus was established in 1965 as Arkansas Valley Vocational Technical School (AVVTS). In September 1975 the Arkansas State Board of Education/Vocational Education granted accreditationAccreditation
Accreditation is a process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented.Organizations that issue credentials or certify third parties against official standards are themselves formally accredited by accreditation bodies ; hence they are sometimes known as "accredited...
to AVVTS making it the first school of its kind in the state to receive that distinction. Arkansas Valley Vocational School became Arkansas Valley Technical Institute in 1991. On July 1, 2003, Arkansas Valley Technical Institute merged with Arkansas Tech University to become Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus.
Ozark Campus Mission
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, in partnership with the community, will provide a quality educationEducation
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
al environment which will enable all students to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary for them to become contributing members in the workforce
Workforce
The workforce is the labour pool in employment. It is generally used to describe those working for a single company or industry, but can also apply to a geographic region like a city, country, state, etc. The term generally excludes the employers or management, and implies those involved in...
and in society.