ABOUT ANC

ABOUT ANC

Why ANC? - ANC at a Glance - Mission Statement - Accreditation - Emergency Information - History -
Campus Locations - Faculty/Staff Listing - Campus Map - Driving Directions to ANC -
Job Opportunities - Contact Us - Find us on the Web

We are very proud of Arkansas Northeastern's reputation for both personal attention and excellence in teaching; however, we are especially proud of the individual achievements and success of the thousands of students who comprise our history. We look forward to greeting you and visiting with you about Arkansas Northeastern College and how the College can help you to accomplish your goals.

Arkansas Northeastern College seeks ways in which the College can provide for the continued development of, and expansion of, the College district as a learning community. Toward this goal, Arkansas Northeastern offers the first two years of a traditional college education transferable to a four-year college or university; job-entry training and occupational preparation programs as well as technical programs. Programs and opportunities for citizens to engage in self-improvement and self-growth are also available. Baccalaureate and graduate degrees are offered by various universities through the College's University Center enabling many students to "stay at home" and realize their higher education goals. Arkansas Northeastern's ADTEC Solutions Group is one of the state's leading customized industrial training teams and recognized by industries throughout our region for its expertise.

With a commitment to the educational needs of the citizens in its service area, the Arkansas Northeastern College Foundation has embarked upon a quest to fulfill an important "promise" to area students. A "promise" that says,"If you want a college education...You can have one! Stay in school, stay out of trouble, work hard, earn your high school diploma, and there will be money to cover your full tuition and mandatory fees to Arkansas Northeastern College." We are excited about the Great River Promise and look forward to seeing our first "promise" recipients in 2011.

Again, welcome to Arkansas Northeastern College.

- Dr. Robert L. Myers
president

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Accreditation

Arkansas Northeastern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Nursing Program at the College is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Arkansas Northeastern is officially approved by the U.S. Department of Education, the State Department of Higher Education, the Veterans Administration, and the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Paramedic Program has received approval with reporting requirements by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. In addition, the College holds memberships in various professional organizations, including the American Association of Community Colleges, and is listed among the Service members Opportunity Colleges. Students may request, from each respective division head, copies of all documents describing the institution's accreditation, approval, or licensing.

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association
30 N. LaSalle St.
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(312) 263-0456

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
350 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 989-9393

The Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(321) 440-4653

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP)
35 East Wacker Dr.
Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-9355

Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building
1123 S. University, Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 686-2700

On December 17, 1974, the voters of Mississippi County approved the establishment of a
community college district and the levying of a three mill tax to finance construction of the new
campus. The State Board of Higher Education and the State Legislature had previously
approved establishment of the institution. Governor Dale Bumpers appointed a nine
member Board of Trustees who began a search for a President for the institution. Dr. Harry V.
Smith, selected as the first President of the College, began service in February 1975, and
served until October 1, 1983, when he was succeeded by Dr. John P. Sullins. An
administrative team and faculty were assembled, and on August 25, 1975, classes began for
the first time in renovated, temporary facilities located in the former Sudbury Elementary
School at 200 South Lake Street in Blytheville. Approximately 800 students enrolled for credit
the first term. Non-credit community service courses began with an additional 500 students in
the spring term. In February 1976, the Board of Trustees purchased 80 acres of
land for construction of the campus on South Highway 61.

On April 29, 1977, United States Vice President Walter F. Mondale announced that the
College had been awarded a $6.3 million federal grant to build the nation’s first solar photovoltaic
prototype facility. An additional $500,000 was received and combined with the $6.3
million grant and a $2.5 million county bond issue. The campus on South Highway 61 was
occupied in August of 1980. In May 1980, the College was notified that it had been
accredited and had attained membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools.

Cotton Boll Technical Institute first opened its doors on November 14, 1966. At that time
approximately fifty students enrolled. The school was housed in a single 26,462 square foot
building surrounded by cotton fields off Interstate 55 at Burdette. That facility has grown
substantially since its beginning and now consists of over 68,000 square feet of building
space and sits on 45.8 acres of land.

With more than 60 years of history between them, Cotton Boll Technical Institute merged with
Mississippi County Community College on July 1, 2003, to become Arkansas Northeastern
College. This merger expanded the technical opportunities offered by the College as well as
the expansion of physical facilities including the Burdette campus and Paragould (Greene
County) Center. Today, the College enrolls students at the main campus in Blytheville, as well
as the Harry L. Crisp Center, and the Moore Center. Additionally, students are also enrolled
at the Burdette Center, the Leachville Center, the Osceola Center, the Paragould Center, and
other locations throughout Mississippi County. An additional 2,500 students are served each
semester through the College’s non-credit and adult education programs.

Campus Locations

Main Campus (Blytheville, AR)
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Street Address
2501 South Division Street
Blytheville, AR 72315

Phone
870.762.1020

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Street Address
Highway 148 and Interstate 55
Burdette, AR 72321

Phone
870.780.1200

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Street Address
4213 East Highway 18
Blytheville, AR 72315

Phone
870.838.2934

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Street and Mailing Address
105 North Main Street
Leachville, AR 72438

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Street Address
2868 West Semmes Avenue
Osceola, AR 72370

Phone
870.563.3236

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Mailing Address
PO Box 458
Paragould, AR 72450

Phone
870.239.3200

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Find Us on the Web

Our main web address is www.anc.edu.

You can keep up with what's going on at ANC in a number of different ways!

Blogs
We have several different on-going blogs at ANC. Visit our blog page to check them all out!

Facebook
We have a few different Facebook fan and group pages at ANC.