2021-2022 Ozark Campus Catalog
Ozark, Arkansas
www.atu.edu/ozark
Arkansas Tech University is dedicated to student success, access, and excellence as a responsive campus community providing opportunities for progressive intellectual development and civic engagement. Embracing and expanding upon its technological traditions, Tech inspires and empowers members of the community to achieve their goals while striving for the betterment of Arkansas, the nation, and the world.
Accreditation
Arkansas Tech University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Program Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
(301) 652-AOTA
http://www.acoteonline.org
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.org
Arkansas Department of Health
Cosmetology Division
101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 682-2168
Arkansas Department of Health
Division of EMS
4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 38
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-2262
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Bldg., Suite 800
1123 South University
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
(501) 686-2700
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
upon Recommendation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the
American Association of Medical Assistants
20 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 228-2262 Ext. 129
https://www.caahep.org
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
upon Recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT)
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-3245
https://www.caahep.org
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and
Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
233 N Michigan Avenue
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5800
(312) 233-1100
http://www.cahiim.org
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22035-3085
(703) 706-3245
http://www.capteonline.org
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs
upon Recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational
Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org
Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
3337 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-5219
(571) 257-3959
http://www.cshse.org
HVAC Excellence
P.O. Box 491
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(800) 394-5268
http://www.hvacexcellence.org
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101
Leesburg, Virginia 20175
(703) 669-6650
Enrolling in Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus
Students are urged to thoroughly acquaint themselves with this catalog. It sets forth policies and procedures for enrolling and successfully completing the various programs of study.
The basic responsibilities of selecting a program of study, enrolling in the prescribed courses of study in the major field and complying with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus' requirements for graduation rest with the student; however, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus personnel will assist the student with problems encountered. Further assistance is offered in the form of capable departmental advisors and an appropriate graduation check list to serve as a reminder of the various graduation requirements.
For More Information
| General Information | (479) 667-2117 |
| Toll Free | (866) 225-2884 |
| Office of Academic Affairs | (479) 667-1707 |
| Office of Student Services | (479) 667-3433 |
| Office of Fiscal Affairs | (479) 667-2950 |
| Office of Financial Aid | (479) 667-3111 |
| Chancellor's Office | (479) 667-4046 |
| Public Safety | (479) 667-2117 |
| Registrar’s Office | (479) 667-2117 |
| Student Accounts | (479) 667-2117 |
The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Arkansas Tech University.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons. This applies to all phases of the personnel process, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, separation, transfer, training, compensation, discipline, and all other employment terms, conditions, and benefits. Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will provide a copy of this policy to all applicants for employment. All faculty and staff will be notified annually of the policy. Further, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will consider through a designated grievance procedure, the complaints of any person who feels that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Affirmative Action
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will have an Affirmative Action Plan that contains a set of specific and result-orientated procedures to apply every good faith effort to achieve prompt and full utilization of minorities, women, those with disabilities or veterans at all levels and all segments of its workforce where deficiencies exists. Additionally, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will continually monitor and evaluate its employment practices to ensure that they are free of bias or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
A copy of the Affirmative Action Plan, including specific responsibilities and provisions for implementation and compliance will be made available upon request.
Responsibility for implementation and compliance with this Affirmative Action policy has been delegated to the Affirmative Action officer, Dr. Linda Birkner, who can be reached by emailing affirmative.action@atu.edu or calling (479) 964-0583 ext. 3603.
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in any of its practices, policies, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to employment, admissions, educational services, programs or activities which it operates, or financial aid.
Arkansas Tech University complies with all applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974, Age Discrimination Act, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Responsibility for implementation and compliance with this Non-Discrimination Policy has been delegated to Dr. Linda Birkner, Affirmative Action officer.
It is the policy of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus to maintain the University Community as a place of work and study for staff, faculty, and students free of harassment, to include sexual and gender harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. All students, staff and faculty should be aware that the University is concerned and prepared to take action to prevent and correct such behavior. The determination of what constitutes sexual harassment will vary with the particular circumstances, but it may be described generally as unwanted sexual behavior, such as physical contact and verbal comment or suggestions which adversely affect the working or learning environment of others. Anyone who is subjected to offensive sexual behavior is encouraged to pursue the matter through the established informal or formal grievance procedures. Generally the informal procedures afford an opportunity to explore a problem and consider alternative means for its resolution.
Annual Budget / Financial Report
A copy of the annual budget is available in the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology
Center on the Russellville Campus of Arkansas Tech University.
A copy of the annual financial report is available from the Office of the Vice President
for Administration and Finance in Room 202 of the Administration building on the Russellville
Campus of Arkansas Tech University.