Let Freedom Ring July 3rd at De Queen Sportsplex
"Let Freedom Ring" Patriotic Celebration will be at the De Queen Sportsplex Wednesday, July 3rd. Join the City of De Queen for fireworks, a water cannon, food vendors and live music from the Jug Hill Annie Band and Midnight Hurricanes.
UA Cossatot Annual Kids College was June 20th on the Ashdown Campus
UA Cossatot 2019 Nursing Program Graduates
Pinning ceremony practice for the 2019 Nursing Program graduates of UA Cossatot. Actual pinning takes place at 6 pm this Friday night at the UAC Bank of Lockesburg Historic Gym. Everyone is invited!
UAC Colts Youth Basketball Camp with Coach Brad Phillips
Colts Youth Basketball Camp Awards
Lots of activity at the first ever UAC Colts Youth Basketball Camp Monday - Wednesday at the Historic UAC Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium.
Scholarships Available For Upcoming Fall and Spring Semesters
Scholarships | University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College
Little River Cattlemen's Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Board of Visitor's GED - August 2016, Deadline Cawood-Wright Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Frachiseur-Pulliam Associate of Applied Science-Business Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Bill & Christa Kolb Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Disabled American Veteran Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline 50/50 Scholarship - Available until filled Domtar Forestry Wood Hauler Scholarship - Available until filled
Need money for college? We have some open scholarships for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Here is a link to the applications: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships
The deadline is August 16.
July Summer Classes are Still Open at UA Cossatot
It is not too late to sign up for summer classes at UA Cossatot. The college has four courses that will be available for students to take starting on July 1. These classes are flex courses and will last for four weeks. The last day to sign up for one or more of these classes is June 28.
The July Flex classes that are still open include Success Strategies, Arkansas History, Abnormal Psychology, and Anatomy and Physiology II. Anatomy and Physiology II, also known as A&P II, will be held at the Nashville Campus from 9:00 AM to 1:50 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. Success Strategies, Arkansas History, and Abnormal Psychology will be offered online.
These flex classes at UA Cossatot are designed to help students take courses they need in a short amount of time. They also provide students with an opportunity to take possible required classes or electives at a faster rate for anyone wanting to take and finish a class before August.
UA Cossatot student, Lauren Wishard said, “I am taking Arkansas History online this summer during the month of July. Since I work during the day, this is a great option for me. Being able to start and finish this class in one month, and do it completely online makes school more convenient.”
To sign up for a class or to learn more information, please call Student Services at 870-584-4471
Nashville Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Bumper to Bumper
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Crow Burlingame Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning.
Mash Program visits OTA Program at UA Cossatot
Our OTA students worked with the MASH program for the day. The OTA students taught the MASH students about ADLs (self care and mobility) and IADLs (living independently) with a given diagnosis. They then ended the day with a wheelchair obstacle course.
Stand Up For America Celebration in Nashville July 6th
Weekly Update From State Representative DeAnn Vaught
There are now more than 460,000 students enrolled in Arkansas public schools. And an additional 18,000 attend an open enrollment charter school.
School districts range in size from less than 300 students to nearly 22,000 students. Charter schools range from about 60 students to more than 3,000.
How we fund education in our ever growing schools and provide for changing needs is through a process that begins in Education Committee meetings.
The House and Senate Education Committee met this week to begin that process for the next biennium.
Arkansas schools received many different types of funding totaling nearly 5.9 billion in 2017-18. Generally speaking, about half of school district/charter school operating revenue comes from state sources, about 40% is generated locally and about 10% comes from the federal government.
Foundation Funding primarily consists of local property tax revenues and the state aid portion of foundation funding. To determine the amount of foundation funding, Arkansas uses a specific formula, known as the matrix. The matrix calculates the per-student funding based on the cost of personnel and other resources needed to operate a prototypical school of 500 students.
Legislators involved in the biennial Adequacy Study determine the resources included in each line of the matrix and the dollar amount needed to fund it.
In the most recent legislative session, we increased the per-student funding from $6,713 to $6,899 per student for the 2019-2020 school year. It increases funding to $7,018 per student the following school year.
The committee was also presented with information on student outcome measures. In 2016, the state began administering the ACT Aspire assessment. The 2018 ACT Aspire scores show a decrease in 4th grade students scoring ready or above in math and an increase in the 8th grade math scores.
Arkansas’s high school graduation rate has increased since 2011 to 88% of high school students. While the overall increase mirrors the national trend, Arkansas has consistently achieved higher 4-year graduation rates than the national rates.
The committee is scheduled to meet again on August 19. You can watch all Joint Education Committee meetings online atwww.arkleg.state.ar.us.
2019 Southwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference
2019 Southwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference Registration
When: Thursday, July 11th, 2019, 8:30 am - 2 pm Where: Skilled Trades Building, UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832 Contact us at (501) 747-2968 or tlmays16@gmail.com
“Retooling Rural Arkansas: Getting Rural Arkansas Back into the Game”
Providing rural residents with the skills and tools needed to create and expand small businesses and engage in job creation activities are the goals of an upcoming regional business conference to be held in De Queen, Arkansas. Funded by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS), Arkansas Human Development Corporation (AHDC), and the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA, RD), the 2019 Southwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference, with a theme of “Retooling Rural Arkansas: Getting Rural Arkansas Back into the Game” will bring together approximately 20 private, state, federal and nonprofit organizations with a singular mission of equipping small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to start and expand their businesses.
Hosted by the AHDC, Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (APTAC), Henderson State University-Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), De Queen Chamber of Commerce, Sevier County, UA Cossatot and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the conference will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Skilled Trades Building, which is located on the campus of UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832. Topics will include but are not limited to, building effective business relationships, securing the right kind of capital, how to sell goods and services to the government, and how to use the many services of the ASBTDC to develop and/or expand your business.
Join us at 8:30 am for a “Breakfast with the Lenders Roundtable,” where participants will network with local, regional and statewide lenders. Lenders invited to participate include Arkansas Capital Corporation Group, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Arvest, BancorpSouth, Communities Unlimited, Diamond, First State, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, Horatio State and Bank of Lockesburg, along with USDA, Rural Development. A breakout session devoted to SBA regulations will be led by SBA Region 6 Advocate Mr. Rhett Davis and Mr. Joe Knilans SBA Rural Affairs Advocate.
Current business owners and those just getting started, youth entrepreneurs, business and technical school students, apprentices, veterans, faith-based leaders and community and economic development professionals, are invited to attend. You will engage with other business owners, receive help with research and business planning, learn how to increase your networking results and learn to do more business with government and private industry. Mr. Edward Haddock, District Director for the Arkansas office of the SBA, will deliver the luncheon address. He will discuss the strategic focus and programs administered by the SBA as well as partnerships with other federal and private agencies.
Don’t miss the opportunity to help your community create needed JOBS by learning valuable tools to help your small business GROW! And, INNOVATE!
AN INVESTMENT OF TIME IS THE COST TO ATTEND BUT REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.
You may register by calling Arkansas Human Development Corporation toll free at (800) 482-7641
or (501) 374-1103, ext. 10 or online at https://bit.ly/2I2iFs7
Keisha McKinney with Sevier County Tourism about Arkansas Archaeology
Keisha Pittman McKinney of the Sevier County Tourism Committee visited Friday on the Morning Show to talk about the many archeologists who are digging around Sevier County this month.Arkansas Archeological Survey Arkansas Archeological Society Lisa Taylor, Sevier County - AR - Economic Development Director
Dustin Roberts and the Colt Bolt Glow Run 5K
Dustin Roberts of the UA Cossatot Foundation reminded folks Friday of the upcoming Colt Bolt GLOW run 5k run on Saturday, June 22 in Lockesburg.
Arkansas Archeological Society Presentation in Lockesburg
Arkansas Archeological Society presentation in Lockesburg Thursday evening
Diesel Technology Program is Available at UA Cossatot
UA Cossatot has a Diesel Technology program at its De Queen Campus for students who would like to pursue a career as a Diesel Technician or Diesel Mechanic. This program is new to UA Cossatot and will begin this fall.
The Diesel Technology program is a one year (two-semester program) that provides training in diesel engines, brakes, electrical components, and steering and suspension. After completing the 35 credit hour program, students can graduate with a technical certificate in Diesel Technology and receive four certificates of proficiency.
After receiving the technical certificate for Diesel Technology, students can continue their education by choosing to get an associate’s degree in General Technology at UA Cossatot for more opportunities.
Mark Kutak will be the Diesel Technology program, instructor at UA Cossatot. Mr. Kutak brings years of work experience in diesel technology, including both military and civilian. Combined with his years of teaching experience at UA Cossatot, he will be prepared to deliver quality instruction to both high school students enrolled in the Secondary Career Center as well as college, post-secondary, students.
Diesel technician students in Mr. Kutak’s classes can expect quality one-on-one instruction and hands-on training with all new equipment.
The median pay in the United States for a diesel service technician and diesel mechanic is $46, 360 a year. Employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is projected to increase due to more freight
being shipped across the country and the popularity of diesel engines being used. Starting pay can be as high as $39,000 a year or more with the opportunity to make more money with time and experience.
Scholarships are also available for students specifically in this program. To learn about financial aid opportunities at UA Cossatot, please speak with someone in financial aid at 870-584-1112.
To learn more about UA Cossatot’s Diesel Technology program or to sign up for classes, please contact Student Services in person or by calling 870-584-4471.
To learn how you can take college credit classes in high school for Diesel Technology, please contact High School Programs Director, Julie Rhodes at jrhodes@cccua.edu.
Annual Adult Awards Banquet at Howard County Children's Center
The Annual Adult Awards Banquet were held Friday, June 7 at the Howard County Children's Center All Purpose Building.
(Not Pictured are Barbara Allen -Work Activity Award and Ronnie Hipp - Work Activity Award)
Melissa Zabecki of the Arkansas Archeological Survey
Special guest on the Thursday Ed-ition of The Morning Show was Melissa Zabecki of the Arkansas Archeological Survey. Mel talked about the AAS digs going on right now in Sevier County and invites everyone to her presentation at the historic Bank of Lockesburg / UA Cossatot gym at 6:30 Thursday night, 06/13.
Howard Memorial Reminder
Howard County 4H Members Attended the International Seaperch Challenge at Maryland University
Pictured L-R: Samantha Kroll - County Extension Agent, Agriculture, Nick Trombley, Anthony Trombley, Alex Trombley and Kris Woodruff.
Howard County 4-H members Nick Trombley, Alex Trombley and Anthony Trombley, along with 4-H leader Kris Woodruff and County Extension Agent-Agriculture Samantha Kroll spent five day May 30 – June 3 in College Park, Maryland competing at the 2019 International SeaPerch Challenge. The three brothers were joined by other youth from Arkansas along with youth from all 50 states, Puerto, the U.S. Virgin Islands and New Zealand. The team placed 62 out of 199 teams.
While in Maryland the boys attended different workshops, listened to other youth present Citizen Science Presentations, visit with other competitors about how to improve their ROV. They also spent a day touring Washington, D.C., getting to see many of the National Monuments, and exploring the Air and Space Smithsonian and the Smithsonian National Zoo. These five days were a really fun and educational experience for the boys.
If you are interested in joining 4-H or for more information about our programs, please contact the Howard County Extension Office at 870-845-7517. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.