Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes the state of Arkansas.
HLC Mission: Serving the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher learning.

NACEP Logo The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) works to ensure that college courses offered by high school teachers are as rigorous as courses offered on the sponsoring college campus. NACEP Mission: NACEP fosters student success and achievement by supporting standards of excellence that promote program and professional development, accreditation, research and advocacy.

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) exists to determine, through examination, if an individual has acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge of surgical technology or surgical first assisting. In addition, through the acquisition of continuing education credits or by re-examination, CST’s certified after August 31, 1977 and all CST/CSFAs are required to stay up to date with changes in the medical field.

Accreditation Links and Resources

Health and Safety

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Program

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Education

Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log

Alcohol Policy
Drug Policy
Campus Crime Report
Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Quick Reference Guide
Emergency Notification System
Sex Offender Registry
Weapons Policy

According to Federal Regulations, institutions must disclose certain information to enrolled students, prospective students, parents, and employees. Below is a list of available disclosures, a brief description, person to contact, department and phone number to locate the detailed information. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jeff Bookout, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives at 870-358-8614 or any staff member listed below.

Disclosure	Description	Contact	Department	Phone
Rights under Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)	Student's right to review educational records	Candace Gross Dean of Enrollment Services	Enrollment Services	870-512-7716
FFEL/Direct Loan deferments or repayments	Eligibility to defer loan payments for services performed in these areas	Deana Tims Interim Director of Financial Aid	Financial Aid	870-512-7735
Available financial assistance	Types of Financial Aid programs available at ASUN	Deana Tims Interim Director of Financial Aid	Financial Aid	870-512-7735
Institutional information	Information on school cost, policies, and procedures	Lisa Wilmans Administrative Specialist II or Deana Tims Associate Director of Financial Aid	Business Office or Financial Aid	870-512-7802 or 870-512-7811
Completion rate, graduation rate, transfer out rate	Statistics on the completion, graduation rate and transfer rates of ASUN students	Dr. Allen Mooneyhan Dean for Distance Education	Academic Affairs	870-512-7864
Campus security report	Crime statistics	Jeff Bookout Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives	Department of Safety	870-358-8614

Accreditation Links and Resources

Financial Aid/Admissions

Educational

Student Affairs

Facilities

Transfer Policies and Articulation Agreements

Institutional Organization & Operating Procedures

Health and Safety

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Program

Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log