Arkansas Northeastern College
| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1975 |
| President | Christopher Heigle |
| Students | 1,914 |
| Location | , , United States 35°53′55″N 89°55′08″W / 35.898676°N 89.918828°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | www.anc.edu/ |
Arkansas Northeastern College is a public community college in Blytheville, Arkansas.
History
[edit]Originally called Mississippi County Community College, Harry V. Smith was selected as its first president, serving from February 1975 to October 1, 1983. John P. Sullins succeeded him.[1] In 2003, the college opened up a child care center. It works to provide free daycare for up to 54 of the children of students.[2] In 2015, the college started a 13 million dollar project to combine three of the school's centers: Harry L. Crisp Center, the Burdette Center and the Aircraft & Metals Engineering Center.[3]
Campuses
[edit]The college's main campus is in Blytheville, Arkansas. It has additional locations in Leachville and Osceola.
Academics
[edit]The college offers technical certificates, associate of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, and certificates of proficiency.[4] In fall 2013 there were 1,425 students; 619 were full-time and 806 were part-time.
References
[edit]- ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College :: About ANC". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College Opens Child Care Center". 24 September 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College of Blytheville Starts $13M Construction Project". Arkansas Business. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College :: Programs of Study". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
