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Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision Statement

The Arkansas State University System will create better educated citizens prepared for a global and technological society by providing quality undergraduate and graduate education, useful research, and dedicated public service.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Arkansas State University System is to contribute to the educational, cultural, and economic advancement of Arkansas by providing quality general undergraduate education and specialized programs leading to certificate, associate, baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees; by encouraging the pursuit of research, scholarly inquiry, and creative activity; and by bringing these intellectual resources together to develop the economy of the state and the education of its citizens throughout their lives.

Each component of the Arkansas State University System will be characterized by:

  • A supportive learning environment; personal development, leadership, and service opportunities; and facilities, technologies and support necessary to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff;
  • Racial, ethnic, gender and cultural diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body, supported by practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic, and global society;
  • Instructional technologies, student support services, and on-line and distance education to advance the purposes of teaching and learning;
  • A commitment to sharing human, physical, information, and other resources among system components, and with state agencies, schools and higher education institutions, to expand and enhance programs and services available to the citizens of Arkansas.

Operating Procedures

Freedom of Expression

A commitment to sharing human, physical, information, and other resources among system components, and with state agencies, schools and higher education institutions, to expand and enhance programs and services available to the citizens of Arkansas.

Maximum Working Hours for Employees not Eligible for Benefits

Every campus in the Arkansas State University System shall allow those employees who are in a position that is not benefits eligible to work a maximum of twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

Notification of Report of Child Maltreatment

ASU employees and volunteers participating in ASU conducted programs are required to report any observed child maltreatment.

Post Retirement Benefits

Employees meeting System requirements may take early retirement and receive the benefits set out in the System Early Retirement Benefits Policy.

Professional Development for Classified Employees

Employees meeting System requirements may take early retirement and receive the benefits set out in the System Early Retirement Benefits Policy.

Release of Deceased Student Records

Arkansas State University regards academic records of deceased students as confidential information.

Time and Attendance Reporting

In order to ensure accurate employment compensation and compliance with FLSA, campuses shall adhere to this Operating Procedure for monitoring the time and attendance of those employees who are not exempt from overtime protection under FLSA.

Our people are what make ASU special. Through continued efforts in inclusion and belonging, ASU has built a community comprising many backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

“We believe in the value of knowledge, the power of teaching and research, and the ways that what we do here can benefit society.”
35m+
learners through ASU Online
20k+
faculty and staff
400k+
alumni worldwide
50k+
undergraduate and graduate students
501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 600
Little Rock, AR 72201
T: (501) 660-1000
F: (501) 660-1010

General inquiries to the ASU System office may be emailed to president@asusystem.edu.

Report Issue/Fraud/Abuse

Report Title IX Issue

Media Inquiries & Freedom of Information Requests

Media inquiries and interview requests or requests for documents subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act should be sent to Jeff Hankins, Vice President of Strategic Communications, at jhankins@asusystem.edu.

Staff Directory

Need to get in touch with a specific staff person of the Arkansas State University System? Find each employee's specific contact information on our staff directory.

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Weight Training / Strength & Conditioning

Weight Training / Strength & Conditioning

Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Basketball Engineering Team

Basketball Engineering Team

Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Soccer Accounting Program

Soccer Accounting Program

Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Rowing / Crew

Rowing / Crew

HI Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Climbing / Outdoor Adventure

Climbing / Outdoor Adventure

HI Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Lacrosse

Lacrosse

HI Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.

Basketball Engineering Team

Basketball Engineering Team

HI Air Force ROTC offers an Aerospace Studies minor. The 24 credit hours required to accomplish the Aerospace Studies minor will effectively compliment many majors, provide a sound basis for future professional development, and increase the career.