Members of the Arkansas Northeastern College Board of Trustees gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, marking the first official board meeting under to tutelage of new ANC President Dr. Christopher Heigle.
ANC Vice President for Administration Don Ray presented the financial report for the College with the Board approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June, 2023.
In other news, the Board was given a personnel update. Three faculty members earned rank. They are Dustin Kemper Professor/History Instructor, Dianne Miller Assistant Professor/Practical Nursing Instructor, Gloria Stromire Assistant Professor/Practical Nursing Instructor. Additionally the Board approved the following new hires:
• Jonathan Carmack, English Instructor
• Courtney Kueter, Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
• Jessica Smith, Computer Information Systems Instructor
• Sonia Smith, Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
• Kelsey Stallings, Career Coach
The Board also approved acceptance of four grant continuations. The Career Pathways Initiative (TANF) Grant 2023-2024; Educational Talent Search (ETS) Grant Award Notification 2023-24; Arkansas Career Coach Grant Award Notification 2023-24; and Adult Education Grant Award 2023-24, were all presented.
The Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) is an employability program that provides residents in Arkansas with assistance in obtaining the education and training necessary for gainful employment. The CPI program operates under a case management approach to provide individualized academic and career advising, as well as financial support for tuition/fees, books, childcare, and transportation. In 2022-23, the program served 323 students with 131 completing at least one credential and 96 percent going to work. Based on this successful performance, the College was notified that the Career Pathways Initiative Grant Award has been awarded $642,756 for the 2023-24 fiscal academic year.
The Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program is an access program designed to assist school-aged children in grades 6-12 in programs and activities that guide them to college and careers. The program requires the advisors to serve 1,068 participants in 14 public schools in 3 counties throughout Arkansas and Missouri. Services include ACT preparation, financial literacy, FAFSA assistance, college tours, study skills enhancement, and more. All services are offered at no cost to the students. ANC was notified that its Educational Talent Search program has been awarded $616,172 for the FY2023-24 fiscal year which is a 4% increase from 2022-23. The Board approved acceptance of the grant award in the amount of $616,172.
Arkansas Northeastern College has been awarded program continuation for the Career Coach grant from the Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secretary Education (DESE) - Career & Technical Education in the amount of $245,744.00 for the 2023-24 academic years. This grant is designated for the purpose of ensuring that area students in grades 8-12 have the opportunity and support needed to increase their knowledge, skills, and educational attainment by providing them with college and career guidance. This grant from DESE will provide 50% of the funds needed to support full-time career coaches at Armorel, Gosnell, Blytheville, Osceola, and Rivercrest. The remaining costs for the program will be divided between the school district partners and the college. Activities supported by the grant will include career exploration, college visits/enrollment assistance, and workplace readiness experiences.
Notification was also received by the College of grant continuation from the Arkansas Department of Career Education for the Adult Education program in the 2023-2024 academic years. This award includes funding of four grants to be used solely for Mississippi County. These funds total $374,443.45.
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