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EDUCATION

Workforce Leadership Training
In late 2001, the Conway County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) consortium established a workforce leadership-training program. This resulted in a partnership involving the CCEDC, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. In 2006 the University of Arkansas Community College of Morrilton took over leadership of the training program. Plans are being made for Class 6.

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
Ranked as one of the nation's fastest growing two-year colleges, UACCM offers a comprehensive curriculum of university-transfer and career-specific technical programs, as well as adult education and community outreach programs. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1500 credit students per semester, and hundreds of individuals attend community education and workforce training classes each year.

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees designed for university transfer are offered in Art, Business, Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Science, English, General Education, Social Science, and Teaching.

Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates designed for immediate entry into the job market upon graduation are offered in the areas of air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive collision repair, automotive technology, banking and finance, business office technology, computer information systems, drafting, early childhood development, graphic design, horticulture, machine tool technology, practical nursing, retail marketing, surveying, and welding.

Universities Entrollment Degree Offered Location
Arkansas Tech 5855 A B M Russellville / 26 Miles
University of Central Arkansas 9561 A B M S Conway / 20 Miles
UALR 11317 A B J M S Little Rock / 50 Miles
UAMS 2017 B D M Little Rock / 50 Miles
U of A Law 445 J Little Rock / 50 Miles
Colleges      
Central Baptist College 393 A B M Conway / 20 Miles
Hendrix College 1100 B Conway / 20 Miles
UACCM 1510 A Morrilton

A=Associatemorrilton high school
B=Bachelors
J=Juris Doctorate
M=Masters
S=Specialist

Morrilton/Conway County
The public school system and UACCM are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Over 40% of the teaching faculty holds a Master's degree or above. Average ACT composite scores are 21.2-national average is 21.0.

Location Type Grades Facilities Enrollment Student / Teacher Ratio
South Conway County Public K-12 5 2414 14-1
Wonderview Public K-12 1 460 13-1
Nemo Vista Public K-12 1 426 12-1
Sacred Heart Private K-12 2 254 8-1

EAST Program
Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) Program teaches high school students to solve complex problems using advanced technological tools in an interdisciplinary laboratory environment. Morrilton was one of the first ten communities in the state to participate in the program.

Arkansas Scholars

The Arkansas Scholars program encourages academic achievement by high school students (grades 9-12). Students are asked to reach the following four goals for the ninth through twelfth grades:

  1. Earn semester grades of "C" or above in all courses.
  2. Achieve a 95% or better attendance record.
  3. Complete the recommended courses to graduate from high school and to prepare for post secondary education, including: 4 units of English, 3 units of Science, 4 units of Mathematics, 2 units of the same foreign language and complete the balance of state mandated high school graduation requirements.
  4. Finish high school in 8 consecutive semesters.

Graduating seniors who achieve all of these specific goals are designated as Arkansas Scholars. Awards are presented. Also, participating local employers agree to request high school transcripts and recognize the Arkansas Scholars designation on students' school records. With this growing practice, Arkansas Scholars become a factor in employment decisions.