Arkansas Department of Higher Education

2019 SHEEO Annual Meeting

The 66th SHEEO Annual Meeting will be held at the Little Rock Marriott on July 15 - July 18, 2019.

Coordinating Board Appoints New Chair

Coordinating Board appoints Dr. Jim Carr to serve as the Chair. Outgoing Chair Dr. Charles Allen was presented a plaque for his service through the last year.

Director Markham Appointed to Education Commission of the States

Director Markham has been appointed as a Commissioner from Arkansas to the National Group Education Commission of the States by Governor Asa Hutchinson.

UA-PTC is 59th in the nation for conferring Associate Degrees for African American students in 2017

UA-PTC is 59th in the nation for conferring Associate Degrees for African American students in 2017 according to the publication Diverse Issues in Higher Education. UA-PTC is the only Arkansas institution in the top 100.

Higher Education Legislation Summary

The Department of Higher Education has assembled a summary of legislation relating to higher education that was passed by the 92nd General Assembly. Click the link below for more information and the list of Acts.