The UAFS Mission, Vision, and Commitments
Mission
UAFS empowers the social mobility of its students and the economic growth of the River Valley through exceptional educational opportunities and robust community partnerships.
Vision
Through dynamic academic programs, innovative research opportunities, and transformational centers of intellectual and economic development, UAFS will advance its community and become an institution renowned for educating and inspiring the ambitious students who call it home.
Commitments
UAFS is committed to serving our students and community, guided by integrity and innovation, to deliver an outstanding education that is an exceptional value.
- Students - Provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that propels students to achieve success in their personal and professional lives.
- Community - Serve and strengthen the River Valley by collaborating with industry and community partners to address the needs and challenges of the region.
- Integrity - Demonstrate honest, transparent, and ethical behavior in all that we do.
- Innovation - Embrace and encourage creativity, exploration, and new ways of thinking to develop novel solutions to complex problems.
- Value - Prioritize excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement so that students continue to receive premium and affordable educational opportunities.
Accreditations
UAFS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is approved by the United States Department of Education, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Arkansas State Approving Agency for veterans’ training.
College Of Arts And Sciences
The music department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The art department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
College Of Business And Industry
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The following technical programs are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE): Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design, Electronics Technology, and General Technology. The automotive program is additionally certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.
College Of Health, Education, And Human Sciences
Nursing programs are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The traditional BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The surgical technology program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The dental hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the diagnostic medical sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Education programs are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Middle Childhood Education Program is nationally recognized by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and a preschool education credential. Candidates pursuing the Elementary K6 degree can also receive an age 3-4 endorsement to add to their licensure area. All candidates may choose to pursue the Special Education Resource Room endorsement or the Teaching English as a Second Language.
Secondary Education Programs are delivered in their respective colleges in coordination with the School of Education. The Biology with Life/Earth Science Teacher Licensure Program is nationally recognized by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The English with Teacher Licensure Program is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The History with Social Studies Teacher Licensure Program is nationally recognized by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). The Mathematics with Teacher Licensure Program is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The Music with Teacher Licensure Program is accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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