About SAU Tech

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Discover what makes SAU Tech different

Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is a two-year public college within the Southern Arkansas University System, recognized for its affordable tuition, career-focused programs, and close-knit campus community. Established in 1968, SAU Tech delivers hands-on technical training and clear pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. Located in East Camden, Arkansas, SAU Tech offers a comprehensive college experience featuring on-campus housing (dormitories and apartment-style living), NJCAA athletics, and a variety of student organizations that promote engagement and leadership. With a dedicated team of faculty and staff, SAU Tech provides a supportive learning environment designed to help students succeed — whether entering the workforce or transferring to a four-year university.

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Our Mission
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a comprehensive community college that provides innovative, student-centered educational programs and technical training that empower and encourage the critical thinking required for today's dynamic workforce.

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Our Vision
Southern Arkansas University Tech strives to be a premier institution of higher learning, empowering students to achieve academic excellence, career readiness, and lifelong success.

Southern Arkansas University Tech Values:

Students — Supporting a diverse group of scholars that demonstrate success in educational pursuits.
Academics — Delivering exceptional educational programs that prepare students for careers or further education.
Unity — Working together with each other, our students, and our stakeholders to achieve the goals of SAU Tech.
Trust — Acknowledging the trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.
Respect — Fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding of each individual.
Openness — Demonstrating transparency in all that we do as a college and as a part of our community.
Communication — Appreciating shared dialogue between the college and all of our stakeholders.
Knowledge — Commending the knowledge we gain from each other and the knowledge delivered within our various academic programs.
Excellence — Encouraging individual and group achievement in all of our endeavors as a learning community.
Teamwork — Collaborating with all sectors of the college to achieve our mission.
Service — Promoting an environment of active involvement within the college and the community.