Arkansas Northeastern College

Arkansas Northeastern College is a public community college in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Arkansas Northeastern College
TypePublic community college
Established1975
PresidentDr. James Shemwell
Students1,914
Location
Blytheville
,
Arkansas
,
United States

35.898676°N 89.918828°W / 35.898676; -89.918828
CampusRural
Websitewww.anc.edu/

History

Originally called Mississippi County Community College, Dr. Harry V. Smith was selected as its first president, serving from February 1975 to October 1, 1983. Dr. John P. Sullins succeeded him.[1] In 2003, the college opened up a child care center. It works to provide free daycare for up to 54 of the children of students.[2] In 2015, the college started a 13 million dollar project to combine three of the school's centers: Harry L. Crisp Center, the Burdette Center and the Aircraft & Metals Engineering Center.[3]

Campuses

The college's main campus is in Blytheville, Arkansas. It has additional locations in Leachville and Osceola.

Academics

The college offers technical certificates, associate of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, and certificates of proficiency.[4] In fall 2013 there were 1,425 students; 619 were full-time and 806 were part-time.

References
  1. "Arkansas Northeastern College :: About ANC". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. "Arkansas Northeastern College Opens Child Care Center". 24 September 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. "Arkansas Northeastern College of Blytheville Starts $13M Construction Project". Arkansas Business. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  4. "Arkansas Northeastern College :: Programs of Study". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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