Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Arkansas Community College Hope-Texarkana is to connect students and community partners to quality academic and technical education, beneficial student support services, customized business and industry training, community development endeavors, and prevailing educational opportunities through exemplary and timely educational technologies, effective content delivery methods, and efficient organizational structures in an environment of integrity and respect that fosters student success, economic improvement, and civic and cultural enrichment.

Vision and Values Statement

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana envisions itself as a twenty-first-century model community college. To make our vision a reality, UAHT will reach beyond traditional boundaries so that students can overcome obstacles, achieve dreams and reach their full potential. We will empower a network of diverse and committed individuals to work creatively and collaboratively toward shared principles and the common goal of student success. Our learning environments will be nurturing, accepting, personalized and student-focused. We will vow to the community that we serve to always be attentive to our mission, cohesive in our approach and responsive to changing needs.

As a commitment to our mission and in order to pursue our vision the following core values will serve as the bridge to our future:

Student-focused
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values students. We are student focused in all that we do and highly committed to reaching beyond boundaries to make positive change in the lives of our students. The college fosters individual growth, encourages personal success and provides educational opportunities in an effort to empower students to lead productive and prosperous lives and achieve their full potential.

Diversity
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values diversity. We are a dynamic community of unique and diverse individuals with shared principles and common goals. The college is a cohesive network that works to create a nurturing, accepting and personalized campus that meets the needs of individual students as they strive to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true.

Versatility
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values versatility. We provide opportunity to the populace in southwest Arkansas through the collaborative efforts of a dedicated administration, faculty and staff. The college is steadfast in its labors to provide quality programs with high educational standards and unwavering in its efforts to train future workforces, to educate individual students and to be responsive to changing societal needs.

Quality
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values quality. We are success oriented. College employees are hard working, devoted individuals who are committed to providing quality education and who stand united and are connected through their efforts to make a difference.

Community
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values community. We are a public institution with a personal touch. The college thrives on community involvement, is responsive to community needs and seeks overall prosperity through collaborative and cooperative ventures that expand opportunities for area residents.

General Education Statement

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkanas general education curriculum is one through which students obtain the depth and breadth of knowledge and the skills and attitudes required for living and working in the diverse and technological society of the 21st century. The general education curriculum is the primary way students demonstrate their ability to think, reason, compute, communicate, understand, and pursue a life of learning and adaptation. The general education curriculum is required in all Associate degrees and Technical Certificates.

The faculty and staff agree, through a body of courses and educational experiences, to enrich students lives and serve as an example of life-long learning. In addition, their educational experience should expose students to the importance of academic integrity, the value of a positive attitude and common courtesy, and the necessity of professionalism. Such qualities are the foundations upon which individuals build lives of independence, significance, and value. The UAHT Faculty Senate has agreed that upon graduation from UAHT, students will be able to:

  1. Conduct research, evaluate sources for credibility, and ethically integrate research into their own work.
  2. Exhibit critical thinking skills and clear communication of thoughts, views, and ideas through speaking and/or writing.
  3. Use and comprehend mathematic and scientific concepts and principles to make reasoned conclusions.
  4. Apply relevant technology to acquire and process knowledge appropriate to the discipline or field.
  5. Exhibit a broad knowledge and understanding of diverse human perspectives and cultures through history, government, the humanities, and the fine arts.

History

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is located on Arkansas Highway 29, at the southern city limits of Hope, Arkansas. Hope is 30 miles east of Texarkana and 110 miles southwest of Little Rock.

The College is located on a 72-acre site originally obtained by the citizens of the area for Red River Vocational-Technical School, which was established in 1965. Red River operated as a vocational-technical school until June 30, 1991.

On July 1, 1991, Red River Vocational-Technical School officially became Red River Technical College and operated under the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

In 1995, the Arkansas Legislature passed an act that provided for the merger of state two-year colleges and universities. On March 5, 1996, the citizens of Hempstead County approved a 1/4-cent sales tax to support the expansion of the College. On July 1, 1996, Red River Technical College became a division of the University of Arkansas System and was renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope.

In 2012, the College expanded its operation to include an instructional facility in Texarkana, Arkansas. The U of A Texarkana instructional site encompasses 22 acres.

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