About UAHT
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.
Belonging
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana values belonging. 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 at Hope-Texarkana’s general education curriculum provides students with the depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for living and working in a diverse, global, and technological society of the 21st century. The general education curriculum is the primary means by which students demonstrate their ability to think critically, reason effectively, apply quantitative and scientific concepts, communicate ideas, and engage in lifelong learning and adaptation. The general education curriculum is required in all Associate degree programs.
Through a comprehensive body of courses and educational experiences, faculty and staff work collaboratively to enrich students’ lives and serve as models of lifelong learning. These experiences emphasize the importance of academic integrity, the value of a positive attitude and common courtesy, and the necessity of professionalism. Such qualities provide the foundation upon which individuals build lives of independence, purpose, and contribution.
Guided by the General Education Statement, the faculty and staff of UA Hope-Texarkana affirm that an educated person demonstrates common knowledge and essential intellectual concepts, including the ability to:
- Synthesize credible research and evidence to construct ethically documented arguments.
- Solve discipline-specific problems through mathematical and/or scientific methodologies.
- Analyze human cultures through different perspectives.
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.
In 2019, the College expanded its operation to include an instructional facility in Historic Washington, Arkansas. The UAHT James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades campus is located in Historic Washington State Park at 601 Lawrence Street. The campus consists of the Stephen’s House classroom facility, bladesmithing shop, and finishing facility. All facilities embrace the historic character and art of Historic Washington while providing instructional space that uses state-of-the-art equipment and tools.