Administration
Gaye Manning
Interim Chancellor
gmanning@sautech.edu
870-574-4509
Chancellor
The Chancellor oversees:
STAFF
- (Hiring), Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Dr. Valerie Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academics and Planning
- Dr. Edward Rice, Vice Chancellor for Student Services
- Kimberly Coker, Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications & Development
- Patrick Graham, Interim Director of Computer Services
- Andy Woody, Associate Vice Chancellor for the AFTA
- Randy Harper, Associate Vice Chancellor for the AETA & Director of Workforce Training
- Amy Diehl, Athletic Director
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,
Cost Containment,
Tech Diner Services,
Human Resources,
Mail,
Payroll,
Purchasing,
Physical Plant, and
Student Accounts
SAU Tech 2022-23 Operating Budget
SAU Tech 2020-21 Audit
Open Checkbook
State Bond Report
Contract and Grant Disclosure Form
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Arkansas Technology Access Clause
Staff
- Dale Tommey, Controller
- Lisa Holland, Asst. Controller & Student Accounts
- Carl Ramsey, Physical Plant Director
- Debbie Beasley, Human Resources Director
Dr. Valerie Wilson
Vice Chancellor
Academics & Planning
vwilson@sautech.edu
870-574-4514
Staff
- Carissa Lewis, Administrative Specialist III
- Barbara Hamilton, Adult Education Director
- Rachel Gaston, Career Academy Director
- Rita Givens, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Research
- Traci Rushing, Instructional Designer
- LaClaire Williams, Education Outreach Coordinator
- 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.
AQIP Liaison,
Academic Faculty,
College Accreditation,
Institutional Data,
Institutional Planning,
Brightspace Technical Support,
Rocket Success Center/Library
HLC Liaison,
SREB Institutional Coordinator, and
SARA Contact
In addition to SAU Tech’s Academics, the Vice Chancellor for Academics oversees the following extended education departments:
The SAU Tech Career Academy,
Adult Education,
Community Education,
and Concurrent Credit.
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.
Dr. Edward Rice
Vice Chancellor
Student Services
erice@sautech.edu
870-574-4504
Staff
- Courtney Haygood, Dean of Student Life & Housing
- Jenny Sanders, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services & Registrar
- Connie Riley, Director of Financial Aid
- Marcus Copeland, Director of Student Success & Academic Engagement