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UACCB is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle St.
Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604- 1413

Phone: 800-621-7440 / 312-263-0456

Fax: 312-263-7462

info@hlcommission.org

UACCB is authorized to offer the Associate of Applied Science and the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees by the AHECB.

As a state-supported, two- year institution, UACCB is recognized by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, and the Arkansas State Approving Agency for Veteran's Training for financial aid purposes.

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s concurrent enrollment program received reaccreditation in 2019 from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission. UACCB is one of 112 accredited programs in the country across 22 states.

RN Program Accreditation Information

EMT - Paramedic Program Accreditation Information

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Regulations

UACCB regulations specify that the manufacture, use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances and alcohol beverages on or about campus or as part of any of its activities are in violation of College policy. Serious offenses which are subject to disciplinary or restricting action are: use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs or controlled substances, except as prescribed by a registered medical doctor; arrest for violation of local, state, or federal drug law which adversely affects the student's suitability as a member of the College community, and violations of Arkansas or federal criminal statutes.

The disciplinary response by UACCB to violations of these policies may range from required enrollment in a drug and alcohol education course to expulsion from the College. Evidence of serious offenses such as manufacture, sale, or distribution will be referred to state and/or federal law enforcement authorities.

Biennial Review of Policies and Programs

UACCB conducts a biennial review of the program and policies to determine their effectiveness, implement changes to the program if they are needed, and ensures that the disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

Health Risks in Using Alcohol

Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics.

Health Risks Associated with Controlled Substances

Many controlled substances have therapeutic value when used under controlled conditions such as when a physician prescribes a substance with certain dietary restrictions and, in many cases, hospitalization. However, when controlled substances are used outside these limits, very serious effects can result.

Penalties for Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Motor Vehicles

The State of Arkansas has specific penalties for alcohol and drug abuse in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle. Specifically, Act 836 makes it unlawful and punishable for any individual under the age of twenty-one to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or similar intoxicant.

A person who drives a motor vehicle while influenced or affected by the ingestion of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any intoxicant commits the offense of driving while intoxicated. Penalties for such an offense may include: suspension of license, probation, imprisonment, fines of no less than $150, payment of an additional $250 in court costs, public service work as deemed appropriate by the court, and a requirement to complete an alcohol education program as prescribed and approved by the Arkansas Highway Safety Program or an alcoholism treatment program as approved by the Office on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention. A blood alcohol level of 0.05 may be considered with other competent evidence in determining guilt or innocence. A blood alcohol level of 0.10 or more shall give rise to a presumption of intoxication.

For individuals under the age of 21, a blood alcohol level of one-fiftieth of one percent (0.02%), but less than one-tenth of one percent (0.10%), by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, it is unlawful and punishable to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.

Penalties for Possession of Illegal Drugs and Substances

There are both federal and Arkansas penalties for illegal possession of controlled substances and illegal drugs. Penalties frequently change; therefore, for updated information, check with your local law enforcement agencies.

Drug Treatment Available

There are groups, offices, agencies, and hospitals in the Batesville area that offer drug treatment and rehabilitation services and programs. Information about programs is available in the Office of Testing & Disability Services. Additional resources can be located in the yellow pages of the telephone directory under the headings "Alcoholism Information and Treatment Centers" and "Drug Abuse and Addiction Information and Treatment."

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of students' educational records. UACCB students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records, and FERPA requires that UACCB adhere strictly to these guidelines. Questions concerning the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act should be referred to the Registrar or the Provost.

When FERPA Rights Begin

At UACCB, a student is defined as someone who is conditionally admitted to the institution or someone who is currently or was previously enrolled in an academic program at the college. A student at UACCB has the following rights with regard to his or her educational records:

To inspect and review all educational records pertaining to him or her.
To request the amendment of his or her educational records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of his or her privacy or other rights.
To refuse consent to disclose directory information by informing the Registrar in writing within ten days of the first scheduled class of each academic session that he or she does not want that information disclosed.
- Directory information at UACCB is defined as name; address; telephone number; email address; photograph; major field of study; dates of attendance; degrees received; scholarships, honors and awards received; and participation in officially recognized activities.
To consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in his or her educational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by the College to comply with FERPA requirements.
To obtain a copy of the college's FERPA policy. The policy is available upon request from the Registrar and in the Row Johns Library. The student is responsible for a copying fee.

Students who wish to review their educational records must present a written request to the Registrar, listing the item(s) to be reviewed. The item(s) requested shall be made available for review no later than 45 calendar days following receipt of the written request. Students following the above procedure have the right to copy their records when failure to provide a copy of the records would effectively prevent the student from inspecting and reviewing the record as determined by the reasonable discretion of the College. The College may refuse to copy an academic record if a "hold" has been placed for non-payment of financial obligations; copies shall be made at the student's expense ($0.25 per page).

Students have no right to review or inspect the following records:

Financial information submitted by parents or legal guardians.
Confidential letters and/or recommendations placed in the student's file prior to January 1, 1975, if such documents were intended to be confidential and are used only for the purpose(s) for which they were specifically intended.
Confidential letters and/or recommendations placed in the student's file prior to January 1, 1975, associated with admissions, employment, or job placement, or receipt of an honor or honorary recognition if the student has voluntarily waived his/her right to inspect the confidential letters and/or recommendations in writing.
Educational records containing information about more than one student, in which case the College will permit access only to that part of the record pertaining to the inquiring student.

Any student who believes that his/her educational records contain information that is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of his/her privacy or other rights, or who believes that his/her records have been maintained or processed in violation of his/her privacy or other rights, may notify the Director of Student Information/Registrar in writing, clearly identifying the portion of the record to be changed and specifying why the student believes the record is inaccurate or misleading.

If the Registrar is in agreement with the student, the appropriate record shall be amended and the student shall be notified in writing. If the decision of the Registrar is not in agreement with the student, the student shall be notified within thirty calendar days that the records will not be amended. The student may appeal this decision following the procedure outlined under "Student Grievance Procedure." If the student successfully appeals the decision to amend his/her records, the file will be amended accordingly. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the student has the right to place a statement commenting on the reason for disagreeing with the decision of the College. This statement shall be included in the educational record, and shall be maintained as long as the record is maintained and shall be disclosed whenever the record(s) in question is disclosed. A student may contact the Provost for assistance in filing a complaint with the Family Policy and Regulations Officer, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.

No person outside the College shall have access to, nor shall the College disclose, any personally identifiable information from a student's educational records without the written consent of the student. The consent must specify the records to be disclosed, the purpose(s) of the disclosure, and the party or class of parties to whom disclosure may be made. The consent must also be signed and dated by the student. A copy of the record disclosed or to be disclosed shall be provided to the student upon request.

Exceptions to the consent policy: The College reserves the right, as permitted by law, to disclose educational records without written consent to those parties enumerated in Section 99.31 of FERPA, including the following:

School officials who have legitimate educational interest.
Officials of other educational institutions or agencies in which a student seeks enrollment.
Officials of other educational institutions in which a student is currently enrolled.
Persons or organizations providing student financial aid in order to determine the amount, eligibility, and conditions of award, and to enforce the terms of the award.
Accrediting organizations carrying out accreditation functions.
Authorized representatives for federal, state and/or local authorities for the purpose of audit and evaluation of programs.
Organizations conducting studies on behalf of educational agencies or institutions to develop and administer predictive tests, administer student aid programs or improve instruction.
Parents of dependent students under the age of 18. Parents must present proof of dependent status of student by providing a copy of their current tax forms.
Persons in compliance with a judicial order or subpoena.
Appropriate persons in a health and safety emergency.
An alleged victim of any crime of violence.

Federal regulations require the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6) & 34 CFR 668.72(n)).

The academic programs listed below are designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of these programs to practice and/or gain employment in these fields.

Each state and territory have different professional licensure and certification requirements. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.

Prospective and current students should also keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether they can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding. Students considering relocation during their academic program are encouraged to communicate with the program contact listed below to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.

The provided tables indicate one of the following:

Yes = the program does satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the given state
No = the program does not satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the given state. Additional requirements are necessary.

If you have questions about professional licensure requirements in your chosen field, you should discuss the issues with your program advisor, program director, or review the specific state information provided below.

Professional Licensure Disclosure by State

State	EMT	Paramedic	LPN	RN	Cosmetology	CNA
Alabama	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Alaska	No	No	No	No	No	No
Arizona	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Arkansas	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
California	No	No	No	No	No	No
Colorado	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Connecticut	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Delaware	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Florida	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Georgia	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hawaii	No	No	No	No	No	No
Idaho	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Illinois	No	No	No	No	No	No
Indiana	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Iowa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Kansas	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Kentucky	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Louisiana	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Maine	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Maryland		No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Massachusetts	No	No	No	No	No	No
Michigan	No	No	No	No	No	No
Minnesota	No	No	No	No	No	No
Mississippi	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Missouri	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Montana	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Nebraska	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Nevada	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
New Hampshire	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
New Jersey	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
New Mexico	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
New York	No	No	No	No	No	No
North Carolina	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
North Dakota	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Ohio	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Oklahoma	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Oregon	No	No	No	No	No	No
Pennsylvania	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rhode Island	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
South Carolina	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
South Dakota	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tennessee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Texas	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Utah	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Vermont	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Virginia	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Washington	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
West Virginia	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wisconsin	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wyoming	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act requires that students be provided information concerning campus sexual assault programs and the procedures which should be followed once an offense has occurred. This information is available in the UACCB Annual Security Report which can be found on the UACCB website and in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

The Arkansas Legislature passed Act 563 in 2017 which directs Arkansas colleges and universities to develop and implement an action plan to help students prevent sexual assault. Below are resources to support students.

Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA)

ACASA is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence and human trafficking, advocating for victims' rights and services. ACASA provides members cohesion, vision, and resources while working to change public attitudes and beliefs surrounding sexual violence and human trafficking issues. Visit arkcasa.org

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. Visit nsvrc.org

Arkansas Department of Health Violence Prevention

Visit healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/violence-prevention

Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

UACCB acknowledges and supports the findings of the surgeon general that tobacco use in any form, active and passive, is a significant health hazard. UACCB further recognizes that environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Class-A carcinogen. In light of these health risks, and in support of a safe and healthy learning and working environment, UACCB has set the following 100 percent tobacco-free campus policy which was implemented on August 1, 2010. All colleges and universities in Arkansas were mandated to be smoke free by the Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009.

Smoking or use of other tobacco products is prohibited on all College grounds; UACCB-owned or leased properties, and campus-owned, leased or rented vehicles. This includes but is not limited to all college sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas and recreational areas; at lectures, conferences, meetings and social and cultural events held on school property or school grounds of UACCB. Smoking is also prohibited in the interior of all buildings located on the college property, and vehicles owned or operated by UACCB.

Smoking materials must be extinguished and disposed of prior to entering UACCB. Improper disposal includes but is not limited to:

Spitting smokeless tobacco product
Littering (i.e., discarded cigarette butts, throwing cigarette butts out of windows)
Anything that creates fire hazards

This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, clients, contractors and visitors. The policy is in effect during and after campus hours.

For the purposes of this policy "tobacco" is to include any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, smoked, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means or any component, part, or accessory of tobacco products including but not limited to: any lighted or unlighted cigarette (clove, bidis, kreteks), cigar, pipe, and any other smoking/vaping product, and spit tobacco, also known as smokeless, dip, chew, snus, and snuff, in any form including, "e-cigarette", Other Tobacco Products (OTPs), and electronic nicotine devices (ENDs).

Prohibited Activities

The sale of tobacco products or tobacco-related merchandise (including items that display tobacco company logos) is prohibited in and on all college property and at all college-sponsored events, regardless of the vendor.

The free distribution or sampling of tobacco products and associated products is prohibited on all college-owned or leased property and at college-sponsored events, regardless of the venue.

Tobacco industry and related company sponsorship of campus events is prohibited.

UACCB does not accept any direct or indirect funding, gifts or anything else of value from tobacco companies.

Campus officials, staff or other persons representing the campus including campus organizations shall not accept money or gifts or enter into any arrangement, association or partnership with representatives of tobacco companies, including sponsorship of campus events by organizations that promote tobacco use and/or allowing them to distribute free, reduced price or fully priced tobacco products (shirts, hats, etc.) on campus.

All tobacco promotion, advertising, marketing and distribution are prohibited in and on UACCB campus property including college-run publications owned or operated by UACCB.

Enforcement

All students, faculty and staff share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing the policy. Violation of this policy is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and subjects violators to the full range of sanctions outlined in the Student Conduct section of the Student Handbook. Violations of this policy by employees will be dealt with by the supervising vice chancellor.

For additional information, refer to UACCB Policy 235.1.