Academic Affairs Division

The Academic Affairs unit coordinates, reviews, and administers academic policies and programs. The section's main responsibilities include:

• Policy development and implementation related to the Coordinating Board's statutory responsibilities and major public policy initiatives, including review and approval of new academic programs for public colleges and universities; review of existing programs; transfer and articulation, assessment of general education, and institutional and program certification
• Administration of federally funded grant programs (Perkins, Career Pathways Initiative)
• Liaison relationships with chief academic officers, state, regional and national groups influencing higher education

Division Services

Arkansas Colleges and Universities

• Role and Scope Designation by Institution
• Degree Programs by Institution
• Degree Programs by Area of Study
• Department Codes by Institution
• Institution Websites

Curriculum Information

• Core Curriculum Information
• Enrollment Policies

Course Transfer Information

• Arkansas Course Transfer System
• Transfer Policies

Higher Education Programs

• Academic Common Market (ACM)
• Student Undergraduate Research Program (SURF)

Academic Program Proposals

• New Program Review Criteria and Timelines
• Forms

Existing Academic Program Review

• Program Viability

Institutional Certification and Advisory Committee (ICAC)

• Meeting Dates and Deadlines 
• Rules and Regulations
• Non-Public & Out-of-State Institutions Certified to Offer Degree Programs

Teacher Quality Enhancement Initiatives

• No Child Left Behind Program

Helpful Websites

• Additional Resources for Higher Education Information 

Division Staff