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SAU Tech Course Earns Quality Matters Certification

SAU Tech Course Earns QM CertificationNovember 3, 2020 — Southern Arkansas University Tech’s (SAU Tech) Principles of Speech course earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality. It represents SAU Tech’s ongoing commitment to creating online learning environments that provide learners …

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SAU Tech Graduates First Future Fit Class

SAU Tech Graduates First Future Fit ClassCharles King, Director of Environmental Health & Safety with Armtec Defense Technologies, one of the events guest speakers.Southern Arkansas University Tech held its first Future Fit graduation on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 6:00 pm. Eleven students started the pre-employment course nine-weeks ago, and eleven graduated. The graduates are as follows: Ashley Heath- Outstanding …

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The Rocket Preschool is Officially Open

South Central Service Cooperative and SAU Tech Partnership Results in new preschool Today, September 2, 2020, marked the official grand opening of the Rocket Preschool. The event took place inside the College’s auditorium due to unpredictable weather. The event was attended by Rocket Preschool children, their teachers, and Karen Kay McMahen, South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC), Stephanie Sliva, Rocket PreK …

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SAU Tech Mourns Passing of Hall of Fame Alumni

SAU Tech Hall of Fame Alumni is RememberedWe are saddened to learn of the passing of former SAU Tech gymnast, Rita Welch-O’Conner. On Monday, August 17, 2020, Mitzi (Bartek) Harris, a life-time friend, and classmate of Rita, notified the College that the battle over cancer that Rita had fought so hard was over. Mitzi shared photos and memories of the …

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SAU Tech Prepares for Students

SAU Tech Prepares for Students to Start ClassesSouthern Arkansas University Tech Press Release August 13, 2020Camden, Arkansas- Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is making final preparations for students to return to classes on-campus on Wednesday, August 19. Housing students move-in Saturday, and Monday thru Friday is late registration. The College spent the summer working on a comprehensive plan developed …

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Continues Support of SAU Tech’s Workforce Training

Aerojet Rocketdyne Continues Support of SAU Tech’s Workforce Training ProgramAerojet Rocketdyne and Southern Arkansas University Tech, both located in the Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Arkansas, are excited to announce the latest collaborative engagement, helping to build strong career opportunities in South Arkansas.   Aerojet Rocketdyne recently donated a Computed Radiography (CR) system to SAU Tech’s Non-Destructive Testing and Training …

Manning Picked to Serve on National Board

Gaye Manning Elected to HERS BoardCamden, Arkansas- Southern Arkansas University (SAU Tech) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Gaye Manning, to the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Board of Directors.  The news came on Friday, June 19, 2020, in a letter from the HERS Board Chair, Dr. Tuajuanda C. Jordan. The letter stated …

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SAU Tech Receives Emergency Food Relief Grant

SAU Tech receives Emergency Food Relief GrantThe SAU Tech Food Pantry received $225 funding on May 26, 2020, from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance through the Walmart Foundation. The 2020 Emergency Food Relief Grant gave feeding programs and other organizations across Arkansas the chance to apply for up to $1,500 — or $3,000 in an emergency — to help provide much …

SAU Tech to Celebrate Graduates with Alternative Ceremony

SAU Tech to Celebrate 2020 Graduates with Alternative CeremonySouthern Arkansas University Tech-Camden, Arkansas- SAU Tech is pleased to announce graduation plans for SAU Tech’s 2020 graduates. On May 9, 2020, starting at 9:30 am, SAU Tech graduates will begin entering the campus to line-up for a drive-through graduation ceremony to start at 10:30 am. SAU Tech staff and faculty will …

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SAU Tech Adult Ed Receives Notice of Program Approval

SAU Tech’s Adult Education Program is ApprovedThe photo above was taken earlier this academic year during the Adult Education Week.Southern Arkansas University Tech-Camden, Arkansas- SAU Tech’s Adult Education division, received word from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services that SAU Tech’s request to continue as the Local Educating Authority for Adult Education for 2020-2024 was approved. Every three to four …

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SAU Tech Ranked in Top Five

SAU Tech Named in Top FiveShare this PostSouthern Arkansas University Tech was named number four this month in the list of top five colleges published by CashCourse. This designation is given for being a financial education champion. SAU Tech and the National Endowment for Financial Education (the provider of CashCourse) have been partnering for over ten years to provide incoming …