Administration
Dr. Jerry Thomas
Chancellor
jthomas@sautech.edu
870-574-4501
Chancellor
The Chancellor oversees:
STAFF
- Michael Armstrong, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Dr. Valerie Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academics and Planning
- Dr. Rickey Rogers, Vice Chancellor for Student Services
- Dr. David Mason, Vice Chancellor for Workforce
- James Goodwin, Deputy Director for the AFTA
- Chris Coble, Athletic Director
- Amanda Yarbrough, Coordinator of Development/Alumni Relations
Finance & Administration
The SAU Tech Department of Finance & Administration provides institutional support to all other academic, student, and administrative offices. Within its boundaries set forth by the General Accepted Accounting Principle and the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the SAU Tech Department of Finance & Administration provides fiscal management of the college’s monetary resources.
The Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration oversees:
Accounting,
Bids,
Central Stores,
Computer Services,
Cost Containment,
Tech Diner Services,
Human Resources,
Mail,
Payroll,
Purchasing,
Physical Plant, and
Student Accounts
SAU Tech 2024-25 Operating Budget
SAU Tech 2021-22 Audit
Open Checkbook
State Bond Report
Contract and Grant Disclosure Form
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Arkansas Technology Access Clause
Michael Armstrong
Vice Chancellor
Finance and Administration
marmstro@sautech.edu
870-574-4509
Staff
- Lauren Mitchell, Controller
- Lisa Holland, Asst. Controller & Student Accounts
- Carl Ramsey, Physical Plant Director
- Debbie Beasley, Human Resources Director
- Patrick Graham, Director of Computer Services
Dr. Valerie Wilson
Vice Chancellor
Academics & Planning
vwilson@sautech.edu
870-574-4514
Staff
- Olivia Jackson, Administrative Specialist
- Patricia Burks, Career Coach
- Carissa Lewis, Concurrent Education Coordinator
- Barbara Hamilton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Adult Education
- Marcella Joe, Center for Online Learning
- Shelley Young, Dean of Allied Health
- Rita Givens, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
- Jodi Eppinette, Associate Vice Chancellor of Instruction
Academics & Planning
The Division of Academics provides leadership and support for the college’s mission of providing quality educational programs and the best possible teaching and learning environment for our students and faculty. The academic staff and SAU Tech faculty are committed to building and sustaining strong programs which help students achieve their goals, whether that means transferring to a four-year institution or seeking the skills needed for employment in their chosen career path through our career and technical programs.
The Division assists SAU Tech in achieving its mission by providing leadership and direction in institutional planning, research, assessment, and accreditation. The office gathers, analyzes, and disseminates information to be used for reporting (internal and external), institutional planning, evaluation of programs and services, assessment of institutional effectiveness and the accreditation process.
Academic Faculty,
College Accreditation,
Institutional Data,
Institutional Planning,
Career Coach
Brightspace Technical Support,
HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO),
HLC Data Update Coordinator
HLC Assurance System Coordinator, and
SARA Contact
In addition to SAU Tech’s Academics, the Vice Chancellor for Academics oversees the following extended education departments:
Student Services
The Student Services staff of SAU Tech are dedicated to providing assistance to students so they can better accomplish their academic and personal goals. It is the intent of Student Services to help identify and remove barriers that may hinder the progress of students who are in the pursuit of those goals. The SAU Tech Student Services department includes all aspects of recruiting, enrolling, retaining, and providing housing and activities to students.
The Vice Chancellor for Student Services oversees:
Admissions,
Advising,
Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative,
Counseling Services,
Campus Police,
Disability Services,
Financial Aid,
Housing,
International Admissions,
Registrar,
Recruitment,
Student Activities, and
Testing.
Vice Chancellor
Student Services
870-574-4504
Staff
- Courtney Haygood, Dean of Student Life & Housing
- Chris Coble, Director of Admissions/Recruiting/Athletic Director
- Essie Moore, Director of Financial Aid
- Marcus Copeland, Director of Student Success & Academic Engagement
- Heather Johnson, Assistant Director of Student Success and Disability Services
- Director of Public Relations and Communications
Dr. David Mason
Vice Chancellor
Workforce
dmason@sautech.edu
870-574-4586
Staff
- LaClaire Williams, Workforce Training Coordinator
- Rachel Gaston, Career Academy Director
Workforce
The Division of Workforce provides customizable training solutions designed to enhance the skills and expertise of incumbent workers, job seekers, and other learners, equipping them to be workforce-ready in today’s competitive job market. We are committed to delivering high-quality, relevant, and industry-designed training, to stimulate growth, enhance sustainable employment, boost economic independence, foster competitive wages, and provide more significant upward mobility as individuals obtain practical industry knowledge and proficiencies.
By linking education to skill advancement in high-demand occupations, our programs cover a wide range of industry needs and competencies, aimed at developing a skilled and capable workforce, increasing occupational opportunity, enhancing economic growth, and improving human potential, causing personal and organizational transformation.