2021-2022
Welcome to Western Arkansas Technical Center You have made a very important and well-informed decision in preparation for your career. We congratulate you on that decision and welcome you to WATC and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus. Our goal is to ensure you obtain relevant career and college ready skill training in preparation for the many job opportunities available in this 21st-century world of work. Among the many training opportunities already offered, this year we have added unmanned aerial systems (UAS). UAS is a wide-open employment opportunity in many sectors of business and industry. Have you operated a drone and want to learn more about the operating systems and employment opportunities? Consider the UAS training program. The partnership among UAFS, WATC, and the area school districts allows you to receive college credit hours and make a smooth transition from high school to a career. The college credit hours apply directly to your UAFS transcript and are a tuition-free opportunity made available by the State of Arkansas. You have been handed a valuable gift, and we encourage you to choose success. You have made the right decision, and again, congratulations and welcome! With warm regards,
Andrea Slaton, Ed.D. Interim Director
CONTENTS
Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Center Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Standards of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Western Arkansas Technical Center Staff Administrative Staff Andrea Slaton
Interim Director
Donna Scott
Integrated Specialist
Nancy Flores
Administrative Assistant
Instructional Staff
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Jody Grizzle
Jody.Grizzle@uafs.edu
Automotive
Mark Lennon
Mark.Lennon@uafs.edu
Automotive
Heath Cady
Heath.Cady@uafs.edu
Computer Aided Design
Derek Goodson
Derek. Goodson@uafs.edu
Computer Aided Design
Lisa Cady
Lisa.Cady@uafs.edu
Computer Aided Design
Max Johnston
Max.Johnston@uafs.edu
Computer Aided Design
Cody Holt
Cody.Holt@uafs.edu
Computer Aided Design
Jacob Silver
Jacob.Silvers@uafs.edu
Computer Integrated Machining
Jason Merritt
Jason.Merritt@uafs.edu
Electronics
Randy Kent
Randy.Kent@uafs.edu
Electronics
Kiyun Han
Kiyun.Han@uafs.edu
Electronics
Monique Bracken
Monique.Bracken@uafs.edu
Health Sciences
Sarah Thompson
Sarah.Thompson@uafs.edu
Health Science
Jourdan Scoggins
Jourdan.Scoggins@uafs.edu
Health Science
Frankie Allred
Frankie.Allred@uafs.edu
Health Science
Michelle Lovelady
Michelle.Lovelady@uafs.edu
Health Science
Margaret Hominick Margaret.Hominick@uafs.edu
Health Science
Monica Daggs
Monica.Daggs@uafs.edu
Health Science (Waldron Satellite)
Brian Henehan
Brian.Henehan@uafs.edu
Network Engineering Technology
Garry Cude
Garry.Cude@uafs.edu
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Michael Crawford
Michael.Crawford@uafs.edu
Welding
Michael Dugan
Michael.Dugan@uafs.edu
Welding
Jason Keyes
Jason.Keyes@uafs.edu
Welding
Contact Information WATC Office
479-788-7720
WATC Fax
479-424-6710
Andrea Slaton
479-788-7701
Donna Scott
479-788-7336
Nancy Flores
479-788-7700
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021-2022 Fall Classes Begin
Aug. 23
Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6
Fall Break (no classes)
Oct. 18-19
Mid-Term Grades Due
Oct. 20
Thanksgiving Holiday Last Day of Fall Classes Reading Day (no classes) Final Exam Week
Nov. 24-28 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11-17
Spring Classes Begin
Jan. 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (campus closed)
Jan. 17
Midterm Grades Due Spring Break Last Day of Spring Classes Final Exam Week
March 9 March 20-26 April 29 April 30-May 6
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Western Arkansas Technical Center Information The Western Arkansas Technical Center is an area secondary center located on the UAFS campus. The center was formed in 1998 through a collaborative effort by UAFS, the Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, and the Arkansas Department of Career Education. WATC provides area high school juniors and seniors with the unique opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. The curriculum serves as an extension of the high school curriculum offering students hands-on experiences in a variety of career fields.
Who We Serve
WATC serves high schools in a six-county area of Western Arkansas: Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Scott, and Sebastian. Services are provided at no cost to the students. Books, tuition, and fees are provided through the center and funded by a training fee paid by the local school districts and funds provided through the Arkansas Office of Skills Development.
What We Do
WATC has three primary goals that define our purpose: • Aid students in making an informed career choice. Students select a program based on their interests and aptitudes. Their experiences in the program help them to make informed career choices. • Prepare students to enter the workforce upon high school graduation. The programs provided by WATC teach students marketable job skills leading to a professional certificate, a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree from UAFS.
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• Encourage students to continue their education after high school. WATC classes are credited for the student at both the high school and college level. Students may finish their program with as many as 38 hours toward a degree or advanced certification program.
Daily Class Schedule
Morning WATC classes begin at 7:50 or 8 a.m., depending on the program. All morning classes end by 10:45 a.m. Afternoon WATC classes begin at 1 p.m. and end by 3:50 p.m.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
UAFS and WATC provide equal employment, admission, and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, or learning or physical disability. UAFS and WATC do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in any programs or activities. It is the policy of UAFS and WATC that no student or staff member may sexually harass another. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy. The director of Human Resources is responsible for the university’s and WATC’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The vice chancellor for student affairs is responsible for compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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Western Arkansas Technical Center Programs Automotive Technology
Automotive technology students learn the skills needed to inspect, maintain, and repair automotive engines and complex vehicle computer systems to obtain a career as an entry-level automotive technician. Successful completion of the courses can lead to certification by the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE). The automotive technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF).
Computer Aided Design
Use computers to understand, analyze, and create models while gaining competency in basic drafting and design skills. Students acquire skills in solid and parametric modeling using advanced computer-aided drafting and design techniques, including 2D and 3D design learning traditional board drafting methods and progress to 3D animation. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to produce entry-level engineering graphics and design animated videos using state-of-the-art technology.
Computer Integrated Machining
This program is designed to prepare students with the skills they will need to enter the machining industry. Working in a modern, fully equipped machine shop, students gain the knowledge and skills needd to cut, shape, form, and fabricate metal items using machine tools. This high-precision trade requires development of skills in the use of hand tools, measuring instruments, testing equipment, and basic, automatic, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools.
Electronics Technology
Repair, install, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery. Students will obtain knowledge of the practical 6
application of engineering, science, and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Students learn the latest robotic technology and gain practical application experience in a state-of-the-art robotics lab at UAFS.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The CNA program offers students the opportunity to learn about a variety of health careers and basic medical terminology in a classroom setting. They also gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting and work directly with residents of local longterm care facilities. Upon successful completion of this one-year program, students may fulfill requirements to take the CNA certification exam.
Medical Office Assistant
Assemble patient health information, ensure proper completion of all forms, and record information using various computer systems. Students in this program will learn proper management of patient records, medical coding and billing, and computer applications. The curriculum in the medical office assistant program emphasizes high standards of proficiency in communication, technology, and information management.
Practical Nursing
Practical nursing students begin their program of study with academic classes about anatomy and medical terminology. In the second semester, students advance to nursing coursework and clinical experiences in the nursing care of clients at local hospitals and nursing homes. At the successful completion of this two-year program, students will be eligible to take the Licensed Practical Nurse certification exam.
Emergency Medical Responder
This program offers students exposure to the learning requirements and atmosphere of emergency medicine. Students will learn proper trauma care, patient assessment techniques, pharmacological interventions, and emergency medical services. 7
The program prepares students for the Emergency Medical Technology - Basic course offered at UAFS. Students who successfully complete the EMR program will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Network Engineering Technology
Students in this program will be prepared with the skills needed to enter the workforce as a computer network support specialist progressing to a network and system administrator. Courses of study that allow high school students to qualify for a technical certificate include introduction to programming and networking; wiring and cabling; eletrical circuits and components; fiber optics; cloud-based computing; and network security. Certificates of proficiency can be awarded in networking technology and supporting technology customers.
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Unmanned aerial systems incorporates coursework in operations, maintenance, regulations, data collection, and data analytics of remotely piloted aircraft and prepares students to use the technology across various industry sectors through either an operations or analyst concentration. Utilizing simulated learning systems, instructors can track students’ flight times and insert scenarios to ensure they are collecting the data appropriately and safely.
Welding Technology
In the welding technology program, students learn basic and advanced welding in three areas (arc, tungsten inert gas, metal inert gas) and basic welding in layout and fabrication. Students must develop skills that meet the American Welding Society certification test standards for both structural and high-pressure vessel welding. Upon successful completion of both years of the program, students may earn certificates of proficiency in ARC, TIG, and MIG.
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Automation and Robotics Technology
Advancements in industrial innovation, productivity, and global competition have led to an increasing demand for automation and robotic technicians and programmers in advanced manufacturing operations. Automation and robotics students will develop the skills necessary to design, develop, and maintain automation and robotics systems as well as build automation solutions and program robots to perform intricate assignments.
Student Services
Student Advisement and Career Planning
WATC students are advised on academic and career matters individually and in groups during recruitment, admission, and registration processes. Students may also access individual advisement with WATC staff by request. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on designated university holidays. Assistance is available to senior WATC students to aid in the process of transitioning from high school/ WATC to UAFS.
Gordon Kelley Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center, located on the second floor of the Vines Building, provides programs designed to meet individual needs not met through the general curriculum. Supplemental materials, free group tutoring, core skills instruction, motivational programs, and learning programs are all provided to encourage student success. For further information refer to the UAFS Student Handbook.
Student ADA Services
UAFS seeks to make every effort to offer equal educational opportunities for all students. To ensure a total university experience for students with disabilities, UAFS seeks to provide reasonable accommodations and services to students who are 9
physically and/or learning disabled. The underlying philosophy of the program is to provide support, where possible, that will maximize each student’s opportunities for academic success. Working in partnership with the student, the Student ADA Services coordinator will develop an individualized plan for services which may include academic advisement and accommodations in testing and instruction. A student with disabilities may present validation of the disability and request services by contacting the Student ADA Services coordinator at 479-788-7577.
UAFS Services and Activities
WATC students may access the services and activities offered by UAFS to their traditional college students. Please refer to the UAFS Student Handbook for information regarding further services and activities in addition to those listed in this handbook.
Closing Due to Weather Conditions
WATC will cancel classes for bad weather only when UAFS cancels classes. Should weather conditions necessitate class cancellation, students will be notified by announcements over local television and radio stations, the UAFS website and My.UAFS, Lions Alert, and the university switchboard. When UAFS classes are canceled, WATC classes are canceled. Note: Even though WATC classes officially follow the UAFS closing decisions, we expect and encourage students and their parents to use their own judgment in making the decision about whether to drive or be transported on local roads during inclement weather.
Transportation
Transportation services and regulations vary from school district to school district. For information regarding availability of bus transportation, students should contact their local high school counselor or the WATC Office.
Lions ID Cards
UAFS Lions ID cards will be provided for all WATC students 10
during the orientation process. There is no charge for the ID card, but a replacement card costs $20. ID cards are made at the Records Office in the upper level of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. The Lions ID card serves as a Boreham Library checkout card, allows Recreation and Wellness Center access, and provides free admission to regular season UAFS athletic, social, cultural, and recreational events.
Student Responsibilities for Electronic Communications and Information Security
Appropriate use of the university’s electronic information system is the responsibility of all members of the university community, including students. There is a link to the Electronic Communications Policy and the associated Information Security Procedures at the bottom of each page of the UAFS website, uafs.edu. By accepting and using UAFS computer login codes and passwords, students are agreeing that they understand and will abide by the Electronic Communications Policy and Information Security Procedures.
Academic Information Attendance
Regular attendance is mandatory for success in WATC programs. After 10 absences (or five absences in an eight-week class) the student may lose college credit for the class. Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late to class are considered tardy. Tardies and early departures are counted as half-day absences. Attendance is recorded daily for WATC students and reported to the local high school and parent or guardian. School business absences are not counted against a student if WATC is notified by the student’s high school principal’s office prior to the absence. The student should request that office staff call the WATC Office before the school business absence occurs. 11
When absent, students are responsible for contacting their instructor to obtain missed assignments and/or exams. A tardy or absent instructor does not excuse a student from attending class. The WATC Office will ensure a substitute is present during an instructor’s absence.
Early Checkout Procedure
While we strongly encourage students and parents to schedule important medical appointments and other meetings after school hours, we understand this is not always possible. For a student to be dismissed, the WATC Office must receive verbal or written confirmation from a parent or legal guardian. This policy applies to all students regardless of age. Students will not be allowed to check out of their WATC classes for the express purpose of going to work. Education takes priority over any after-school employment. Students are responsible for communicating with their employers concerning their availability.
Classroom Activities
WATC students are enrolled in college courses and are required to meet the same standardsin their coursework as traditional college students. Each instructor is in charge of class activity, course requirements, and grading procedures within the context of the classes he or she is assigned to teach.
Textbooks and Supplies
Textbooks and required classroom supplies are provided to students by WATC. Unless the books and supplies are consumables, they are to be returned by the students at the end of the semester. Students are responsible for the replacement cost of lost or damaged books and supplies.
Concurrent Credit
Classes taken through WATC are UAFS courses. Earned grades and credit hours are recorded on UAFS and local high school
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transcripts. Consult with your local high school counselor for details concerning the credit awarded for each WATC class.
Admission Policy
Prospective students apply for admission to WATC programs through their local high school counselors. Priority enrollment is given to applicants who (1) submit an application to WATC through their high school counselor; (2) attend orientation; and (3) ensure college entrance exam scores are on file by June 1. In the event more students meet the priority qualifications than can be accepted, admission decisions will be made by the WATC director based on college entrance exam reading scores. Note: Admission to WATC does not guarantee admission to UAFS upon high school graduation. All admissions guidelines set forth by UAFS must be met in order for a student to enroll as a first-time, fulltime student.
Schedule Changes
Students receive schedule assignments at the beginning of each semester. A student may make a written request for a change of schedule during the first 10 days of a semester. All requests must be submitted to the WATC administration office. Approval is dependent upon program and course availability. Only requests made for legitimate reasons will be approved. WATC has no control over the UAFS class schedule. Classes and program availability may change without notice.
Grade Reports
Following the end of the eighth week of each regular semester, midterm grades are sent to the participating high schools. Final grades are reported in the same manner at the end of the semester. Students may access their grades via My.UAFS.
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Grades and Grade Points
WATC uses the following system of grading: A
Excellent
4 Quality Points
B
Good
3 Quality Points
C
Average
2 Quality Points
D
Passing
1 Quality Point
F
Failing
0 Quality Points
AU
Audit
0 Quality Points
W
Withdraw
0 Quality Points
IP
In-Progress
0 Quality Points
To Calculate Your Grade Point Average
Find the total grade points earned by multiplying the value of each grade times the number of credit hours for each course, using the table above for quality points. For example, four-credit hours of A is 4 x 4 = 16 and three-credit hours of B is 3 x 3 = 9; the total grade points earned is 25. Add all credit hours attempted, including those for which you earned an F. For example, one four-credit hour course and one three-credit hour course = 7. Now, divide the grade points earned by the total credit hours. For example, 25รท7 = 3.57 GPA.
Academic Standards
WATC students will be placed on academic probation if, at the close of the fall or spring semester, their cumulative GPA falls below 2.00. Students will remain on academic probation as long as their semester GPA is a 2.00 or higher and their cumulative GPA is less than 2.00. Students will be placed on academic suspension if, while on academic probation, they fail to achieve a 2.00 semester GPA and their cumulative GPA continues to be less than 2.00. WATC students who have been placed on academic suspension will return to their high school. 14
WARNING: Students who are not in good academic standing with the university run the risk of being denied financial aid and will have limited enrollment opportunities as incoming freshmen.
Students with less than a 2.00 on academic probation may return to WATC at the discretion of the director. Students with less than a 1.50 may not return to WATC. Appeals should be handled through the WATC Office. For more information see the academic standards section of the UAFS catalog.
Prerequisite Requirements
Enrollment in a course with a prerequisite requires a grade of C or better in the prerequisite course(s) before enrolling in the advanced course.
Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty is forbidden. Academic dishonesty is described as using unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise, as well as plagiarism, forgery, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement, and the assistance of others in any such act. An instructor who has proof that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty may take appropriate action up to and including assigning the student a grade of F for the course and suspending the student from the class. A description of the incident and the action taken will be placed in the student’s file in the Records Office and reported to the appropriate dean.
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal from WATC is only allowed with the consent of the student’s parent/guardian and/or local high school principal, counselor, and the WATC director. All withdrawals must be processed through the WATC Office. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The following policies apply to withdrawal: 1. Withdrawals through the 10th day of the semester are not recorded on the student’s transcript. 2. Students withdrawing from a regular 16-week class after the 10th day and before the beginning of the 12th week receive a W on their transcript. 3. No withdrawals can be made the final two weeks of a semester. Students must check with their local school district for local policies pertaining to withdrawal from WATC classes or programs. Note: Local school districts are billed training fees according to their student participation count on the 11th day of classes each semester. No training fees are charged for students who withdraw prior to the 11th day of classes. The first two weeks of each semester serve as a trial period for conditionally admitted students. It gives students the opportunity to determine if their choice to participate in the WATC program is right for them, and it gives instructors the opportunity to identify students who are not likely to be successful in their chosen program of study. Students who have been inappropriately placed may be counseled into a more appropriate program if space permits.
Standards of Conduct Rights of Others
The rights of students, faculty, staff, and any other person on the university campus must be honored. Participation in acts that are degrading, injurious, or that hold another against his or her will, written or oral threats, and the physical and verbal 16
abuse of another person are specifically prohibited. Individuals who intentionally and significantly interfere with the teaching and learning process will be disciplined. Instructors have the right to set expectations for classroom behavior. Students who interfere with the teaching and learning process may be asked to leave the class and will be subject to discipline.
Local High School Discipline
In-School Suspension: A WATC student assigned to in-school suspension, or ISS, at their local high school must abide by the high school’s policy concerning ISS. Students who are required to remain in ISS for the entire day and are absent from WATC classes as a result of ISS will be allowed to make up work missed in WATC classes. Out-of-School Suspension: A WATC student assigned to out-ofschool suspension at their local high school must abide by the high school’s policy concerning suspension. If the policy allows attendance to WATC classes, the student may attend without penalty. If the policy does not allow attendance to WATC classes, students will be allowed to make up work missed in WATC classes. If the suspension is assigned due to behavior resulting in recommendation for expulsion and pending an expulsion hearing, students will not be allowed to attend WATC classes during the suspension. Expulsion: Students expelled from their local high school are automatically expelled from WATC.
Bus Behavior
Bus students must follow all safety and behavior regulations to maintain eligibility to ride the bus. Violation of regulations can result in the suspension or loss of transportation privileges. The following regulations apply: 1. Students are under the supervision of the bus driver while on the bus. 2. The bus driver has the authority to make seating assignments. 17
3. Students are to behave in a quiet and orderly manner. 4. For safety reasons, students are to remain seated any time the bus is in motion. 5. No use of tobacco products is allowed on the bus. 6. Soft drinks, candy, and snacks are permitted, but trash and containers must be disposed of properly. 7. Profane or obscene language or behavior is not allowed. 8. Buses depart on schedule. It is the student’s responsibility to be on the bus at the designated time of departure. 9. Bus behavior problems will be referred to the WATC director and subsequently reported to the high school principal and the student’s parents.
Private Transportation
All students must purchase a parking permit to park on campus. Vehicles must be registered online at uafs.edu/upd/ parking. Failure to comply with UAFS parking regulations will result in a parking fine/ticket. Students who drive private transportation to campus are required to obey all UAFS traffic and parking regulations. Students are not allowed to leave campus during designated class time except with specific permission from their instructor. (Automotive instructors may permit students to leave campus to purchase auto parts for their work. Health instructors may permit students to leave campus for clinical practice assignments.) Students are not to leave campus during break time.
Parking for People with Disabilities
All students, faculty, and staff who park on campus in spaces for those with disabilities must display a state-issued persons with disabilities license plate or placard along with a UAFS parking permit. These vehicles may park in a designated space for those with disabilities in any lot on campus regardless of the type of UAFS parking permit displayed. Questions regarding parking may be sent to parking@uafs.edu.
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Visitor Parking
Visitors are welcome and may park on campus, but must obtain and display a visitor permit on their vehicle. Visitor permits may be obtained prior to campus arrival by contacting the WATC Office by email at watc@uafs.edu or by phone at 479-788-7700.
Towing and Impounding of Vehicles
UAFS reserves the right to tow and impound from its property any parked vehicle that does not conform to the rules and regulations. Vehicles will be towed if parked in such a way as to create a traffic or pedestrian hazard or impede the access of service or emergency vehicles.
Fines for Violations
All fines must be paid within 30 days from the date of issuance. Fines for parking violations that are not paid within 30 days from the date of issuance will be adjusted to an amount equal to twice the amount of the original fine. Failure to pay traffic and parking fines may result in blocking of pre-registration or the withholding of pay and refund checks. All fines are payable at the Cashier’s Office, located in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Parking Policy
1. All students must register their vehicles and purchase a parking permit to park on campus. 2. UAFS reserves the right to restrict the use of an automobile on university property if the owner or driver has abused the privilege of operating a vehicle on campus. 3. UAFS assumes no responsibility for a vehicle or its contents. 4. Failure to pay fines will result in the blocking of preregistration or the withholding of transcripts or pay and refund checks. 5. A ticketed vehicle continuing in violation may be ticketed again as long as the violation continues. 6. An illegally parked but non-ticketed vehicle is not an
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indication that the regulation being violated is no longer in effect. 7. Motorcycles, mopeds, and motorbikes must park in designated parking areas around campus. No travel through campus is permitted. 8. Bicycles must obey all rules of the road and shall be parked in racks provided on campus. Bicycles parked in access ways, on sidewalks, in areas that may obstruct access, or at any other improper location will be subject to a citation and impounded.
Parking Regulations
1. It is the driver’s responsibility to find a legal, marked parking space and to park the entire vehicle within the space’s boundary lines. 2. No parking is allowed next to red curbs or red-striped areas. 3. No parking is allowed on the grass, on sidewalks, in driveways, or in loading zones. 4. All parking spaces are defined by painted lines or parking blocks. 5. All vehicle violations are the responsibility of the registered owner of that vehicle.
Driving Regulations
All traffic and motor vehicle laws of the State of Arkansas are applicable on UAFS property. 1. The campus speed limit is 15 mph except where conditions indicate a slower speed is necessary. 2. All stop signs and other regulatory or directional signs must be observed. 3. Pedestrians in crosswalks shall have the right of way. 4. It is a violation of traffic regulations to avoid a speed bump. 5. Failure to yield to UAFS police officers’ direction or to cooperate with officers performing their official duties may subject the violator to suspension, removal from campus, and/or possible arrest. 20
Appeals Process
A traffic citation may be appealed within 72 hours of its issuance if the recipient believes it was issued contrary to campus traffic regulations or in error. Appeals must go to the UAFS Police Department.
Firearms/Weapons
Possessing, using, or storing firearms, explosives (including firecrackers), weapons, or dangerous chemicals on university property or in the course of any university-sponsored activity is prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal from WATC. Stun guns and tasers are not allowed. Note the following exception: firearms locked inside the personal vehicle of any individual legally licensed for concealed carry in accordance with AR Act 1078.
Intoxicants/Drug Abuse
UAFS recognizes its responsibility to provide a healthy environment within which students may learn and prepare themselves to be fully functioning and productive individuals. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs is considered to be detrimental to the attainment of the educational mission of this institution. UAFS has implemented a policy regarding substance abuse, which may be found in its entirety in the UAFS Student Handbook. Any student found in violation of this policy shall be subject to immediate disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from WATC and UAFS. In addition, specific degree programs may have additional policies related to prevention and management of substance abuse.
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Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
In order to establish a healthier and more beautiful learning environment, the use of any tobacco product is prohibited on the grounds of UAFS. The tobacco-free environment includes all university property. Electronic cigarettes are also prohibited on campus. Corrective actions shall include: 1. verbal warning 2. written warning 3. administrative sanctions including suspension from the university. Normal disciplinary action due process procedures will be used should an appeal be filed.
Property
Destruction, damage, unauthorized possession, or misuse of WATC or UAFS property, including but not limited to keys, library materials, computers, computer systems, and laboratory supplies, is prohibited. This regulation covers the unauthorized appropriation or “borrowing� of common property for personal use.
Cell Phones
Interference with the teaching/learning process will not be tolerated. Accordingly, cell phones must be turned off before entering classrooms. Cell phone usage is also prohibited in the Boreham Library and the Recreation and Wellness Center. Any student found to have his or her cell phone on or in use during class time will have their cell phone confiscated by the instructor and will be sent to the director’s office for disciplinary action.
Dress Code
UAFS students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for responsible adults in an educational setting. See-through clothing and clothing that is revealing are considered inappropriate. Wearing apparel that displays any obscene writing, description, photograph, or depiction is prohibited. 22
Arkansas law prohibits students from showing cleavage or wearing sagging pants that may reveal a student’s underwear/ boxers or more. Any student found to be in violation will be sent to the director’s office for disciplinary action.
Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
UAFS has adopted a policy of zero tolerance with respect to unlawful harassment/discrimination and does not/will not tolerate unlawful harassment/discrimination of any student, employee, or individual who is a part of the campus community. For students this includes harassment or discrimination by a university employee, fellow students, or any third-party individual on the institution’s premises, the location of any university-sponsored activity, or any other site used for the performance of studies for UAFS. The university will not tolerate physical or verbal conduct that acts to create a hostile work or study environment. Behavior that is offensive, intimidating, or abusive in nature, especially behavior that relates to such things as an individual’s race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, is prohibited. For more information and a list of examples of the types of conduct expressly prohibited by this policy, please see the current UAFS Student Code of Conduct.
Disciplinary Actions
Students who do not follow the rules and regulations outlined in this handbook and the UAFS Student Handbook are subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary action will be determined according to the severity of the offense as determined by the WATC director or his/her designee. The student’s parents and high school officials will be informed of problematic behavior. Students referred to the director’s office for disciplinary problems will be placed on disciplinary contract. Persistent or severe disciplinary problems will result in the student being suspended for one to five days and/or dismissed from WATC programs. 23
Procedural Due Process
To guarantee that the rights of UAFS students will be protected, the following procedure has been developed: The initial disciplinary action to be taken against a student will be determined by the director of WATC. The recipient of disciplinary action has the right to appeal. Student appeals will be heard by a five-member Disciplinary Appeals Committee appointed by the chancellor of the university. The committee will be composed of three faculty members and two students. An appeal must be submitted in writing within three days to the office of the director of WATC. The committee may uphold, reduce, or reverse the decision of the director of WATC. Both the student and the director of WATC have the right to appeal the committee’s decision to the chancellor. The chancellor may uphold, reduce, or reverse the decision of the director of WATC and the Disciplinary Appeals Committee. Note: WATC students are also held accountable for guidelines and information found in the current UAFS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. To access this information, log on to uafs.edu/life/ policies-and-publications.
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Sebastian Commons
N 49 th St
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Recreation and Wellness Center
Gymnasium
Math-Science
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Breedlove
Baldor Technology Center
Kinkead Ave
2 5 Vines
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221 N. 3rd St. Old Town Van Buren
Drennen-Scott Historic Site, Van Buren, Ark.
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Gardner
Business Center
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Lion Plaza
Wenderoth Park
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K1
Alabama Ave
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The Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown
N. 2nd St.
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Windgate Art and Design
Lion’s Den
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Boreham Library
Amphitheater
4 5
Pendergraft Health Sciences
Fullerton Administration
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Ballman-Speer
Donald W. Reynolds Plaza, Tower, and Campus Green
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Holt
Grand Ave
Plant Operations
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Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
Flanders
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N 53rd St
51st Street Annex
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D3
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D1
N 50 th St
Business and Industrial Institute
N 51st St
N 52nd St
Sustainable Conservation House
ad on Ro Waldr
N. A St.
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University Police Police Department Department University
Bike Rack Rack Bike
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Stubblefield Center
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Parking Lot Police Call Station
Parking Lot
Athletic Field
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