Adult Education

The Adult Education Program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner who wishes to increase employability skills, develop computer literacy, earn a high school diploma equivalency, learn English, or improve basic skills in reading, math and language.



Mission Statement

Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus Adult Education is committed to motivating and encouraging our students to continue their education and to function as a competent member of society.



General Information

The Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus Adult Education is fully approved and funded by Arkansas Department of Career Education -- Adult Education Division.



Program Options

Adult Education is available to those students who require the Arkansas High School Diploma or who require training or retraining for employment.

Basic Skills Enhancement provides a review of academic areas for the high school graduate in need of upgrading skills to enter higher education, military, or the workforce.

English as a Second Language (ESL) allows adults to learn to speak, read, and write English as their second language.

Workplace Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) Certification allows students to obtain certification through the State of Arkansas in six certification areas: Employability, Customer Service I, Customer Service II, Bank Teller, Office Technology, and Industrial.

Workplace classes may be arranged with local businesses or industries to upgrade employees' basic skills needed on the job. Contact 479.667.3520 for more information.

Adult Education Program Director

Regina Olson
West Annex
(479) 667-3520
rolson2@atu.ed



Locations

Booneville-Logan County Adult Education Center
2932 State Hwy. 10 East
Booneville, AR 72927
(479) 675-4326

Instructor: Christy McCollough
cmccollough@atu.edu

Paraprofessional:  Stacey McCollough

Charleston-Franklin County Adult Education Center
125 West Main Street
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 275-9758

Instructor: Sherry Milligan
smilligan4@atu.edu

Clarksville-Johnson County Adult Education Center
400 West Cherry Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-2620

Instructor: Shirley Freeman
sfreeman30@atu.edu
 
Instructor: Jessica Pipkins
jpipkins@atu.edu

ESL Instructor:  Edith Gutierrez
mgutierrez4@atu.edu

Evening instructor: Kaci Sexton
ksexton@atu.edu

Evening Instructor:Robert Smith

Evening Instructor: Carla Suiter
csuiter1@atu.edu


Administrative Specialist III: Carla Murphy
cmurphy7@atu.edu

Paraprofessional: Nancy Ballard
nballard1@atu.edu

Paraprofessional: Layler Moo
lmoo@atu.edu

Ozark-Franklin County Adult Education Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3520

Director/Instructor: Regina Olson
rolson2@atu.edu

Instructor:  Carole Harmon
charmon@atu.edu

Instructor:  Emily Morrow
emorrow@atu.edu

Administrative Specialist III: Sherry Hesson
shesson@atu.edu

Paris-Logan County Adult Education Center
Tyson Logan County Career Center
2008 East Wood Street
Paris, AR 72855
(844) 963-3243 ext. 511

Instructor: James Anderson
janderson@atu.edu