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My name is Fonzi Maymoundok , I am a student at Westark College, the purpose of this site is to let you know about the college, and also, is my project for the computer class. The college will become the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) in January 1, 2002. So stay a minute or two and check out the sites.  Thank You

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About Westark

A unique college       with unique characteristics    offering programs and opportunities
      featuring  with impressive facts and figures                    college history

 

A unique college

       Westark College is the leader in learning that offers unique opportunities to students and the community at large, offering personal, quality instruction through innovative programs.


with unique characteristics...

Hands-on learning experiences through internships, apprenticeships, and the Scholar-Preceptor Program.  Alternate delivery methods to meet the growing needs of a diverse student population: e-mail, web, evening, weekend, telecourses, and other distance education options.  Friendly atmosphere in small classes, taught by well-qualified college instructors who love to teach and who really care that their students learn. Health careers to meet the needs of the community with programs in both registered and practical nursing, surgical technology, EMT/paramedic, respiratory care, gerontology, dental hygiene, and radio logic technology.  The University Center at Westark which offers six bachelor's and seven master's degree programs on the Westark campus by selected major universities. College Seminar, a freshman orientation class designed to help students succeed in college and in life.  An Honors Program that provides accelerated and enriched curriculum.

 

offering unique programs and opportunities

    The College of Business and Industry at Westark which offers training and education to area businesses and meets the continuing education needs of the community.  Environmental Technology program.  Premier AutoDesk Training Center provides training to professionals in computer-aided drafting and design. Certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs in the latest computer technology, including nationally recognized certification in Oracle, CISCO, JAVA, Microsoft and Novell. Dental Hygiene program. Western Arkansas Technical Center, a partnership with twenty-five area high schools.

 

featuring...

  Beautiful one-hundred-acre campus with eighteen major buildings and the Donald W. Reynolds Plaza, Tower, and Campus Green.  Boreham Library which contains approximately 58,000 volumes, 600 periodical subscriptions, 200 microfilm titles, and access to data around the world. Season of Entertainment and Season on the Green cultural arts events including national tours of Broadway musicals, top entertainers, and musical programs by Westark's Department of Music. Math-Science/University Center featuring state-of-the-art laboratory and instructional equipment.

 

with impressive facts and figures.

         Fifth largest college/university in Arkansas, with a fall 2000 credit enrollment of 5,300, and serving more than 13,000 people annually in credit and noncredit programs. Career placement rate over 90 percent. Guaranteed transfer plans to over 500 colleges.$30.6 million budget, $19 million endowment. One of the largest suppliers of health care professionals and technical workforce in the state

History

Westark College was established as Fort Smith Junior College in 1928 and was an extension of the local public school system. It was staffed by instructors from the high school faculty. The superintendent of schools served as president, and the high school principal was dean.

The College operated within the school system, offering college-parallel courses primarily, until 1950. At that time, the second phase began as Westark was separated from the public schools and incorporated as a private, nonprofit educational institution with its own Board of Trustees.

In September 1952 the College was moved from the high school to the old County Farm site at Grand Avenue and Waldron Road. It initially operated on the northeast portion of what is now the 117 acre campus. Two brick buildings were converted into classrooms and offices, and the semester began with 108 students and ten instructors. During this phase the enrollment increased rapidly, course offerings and faculty were expanded, and eight buildings were constructed.

It was also during this phase that the College began to develop a comprehensive community college program, a new concept in education in the area and the state. Local industrialists became interested and, at their urging and with their economic aid and professional assistance, a vocational-technical division was established to provide local industry with trained personnel.

The example set by the College resulted in the beginning of a statewide system of community and technical colleges and a third phase for the institution. Leaders from all parts of the state endorsed the concept of the community college and amended the community junior college districts. The amendment was approved in 1964, and an enabling act was passed early in 1965, permitting municipalities, counties, and groups of counties to create such districts by popular referendum.

In a special election the following November, the electorate approved the creation of the Sebastian County Community Junior College District, along with a tax levy on the real and personal property within the county. The governor appointed a Board of Trustees for the institution, and the name was changed from Fort Smith Junior College to Westark Junior College. This development brought about improvements which had not been possible during the second phase, when the only sources of income were tuition, fees, and gifts.

In February 1972 the Board of Trustees passed a resolution changing the name to Westark Community College in order to reflect the mission of the College. In the next year Westark was fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In February 1998 the Board of Trustees changed the name to Westark College to more accurately portray the mission, role, and scope of the College. Westark now includes traditional transfer and career programs as well as the University Center, the College of Business and Industry, and selected bachelor-level programs.

5210 Grand Avenue P.O. Box 3649 Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 501-788-7000

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