Adult Education
The Adult Education Program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner who wishes to increase employability skills, develop computer and financial 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 are post high school and require training or retraining for employment. Adult Education serves all ages 16 and up.
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.
Integrated Education and Training allows students to obtain nationally recognized certifications that are applicable to different types of employment. IET programs also offer pathways to earn certifications that will be accepted as college credit.
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
PT Paraprofessional: Amanda Farris
afarris@atu.edu
Clarksville-Johnson County Adult Education Center
400 West Cherry Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-2620
FT Instructor: Shirley Freeman
sfreeman30@atu.edu
FT Instructor: Jessica Pipkins
jpipkins@atu.edu
PT Afternoon Instructor: Carole Harmon
charmon@atu.edu
PT Afternoon Instructor and JCDC Instructor: Karen Kirby
kkirby@atu.edu
PT ESL Instructor: Brad Potts
bpotts@atu.edu
PT Evening Instructor: Kaci Sexton
ksexton@atu.edu
PT Evening Instructor: Carla Suiter
csuiter1@atu.edu
FT Administrative Specialist III: Carla Murphy
cmurphy7@atu.edu
PT Paraprofessional: Layler Moo
lmoo@atu.edu
PT Paraprofessional: Cristina Cuevas
ccuevas@atu.edu
Ozark-Franklin County Adult Education Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3520
Director/Instructor: Regina Olson
rolson2@atu.edu
FT Instructor: Emily Morrow
emorrow@atu.edu
PT Instructor: Carole Harmon
charmon@atu.edu
FT Program/Project Specialist: 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. 5111
FT Instructor: James Anderson
janderson@atu.edu
PT Paraprofessional: Amanda Farris
afarris@atu.edu