th class day for the semester. Additionally, the Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC), an extension of Arkansas Tech-Ozark, reported a record fall enrollment of 611 students. Located in Russellville, ATCC provides college credit opportunities in more than 10 programs to 11 area high schools in Pope, Johnson, and Yell Counties, and recently expanded course offerings to six more high schools with satellite locations in Clarksville and Paris. The preliminary enrollment figures indicate that Arkansas Tech will be the third-largest institution of higher learning in Arkansas for a second consecutive year. Enrollment at Arkansas Tech for the fall 2015 semester is 12,007 students, a new record for largest overall enrollment in institution history for a 17th consecutive year and the largest freshman enrollment in institution history. By location, Arkansas Tech enrollment is 9,882 through the Russellville campus and 2,125 through the Ozark campus. “Industry values the degree options provided by Arkansas Tech-Ozark and ATCC. Our programs support the diverse and dynamic economic needs of the River Valley and state,” said Bruce Sikes, Arkansas Tech-Ozark chancellor. “We believe students recognize the return of investing in an Ozark Campus career path, which is reflected in our fall freshmen and ATCC growth, as well as our commitment of providing well-trained, workforce ready graduates.” Visit www.atu.edu/ozark to learn more about Arkansas Tech-Ozark.]]>
