Academic Affairs
The responsibilities of the Academic Affairs Office include policy development and implementation related to the Coordinating Board's statutory responsibilities and major public policy initiatives, including review of new and existing academic programs for public colleges and universities; transfer and articulation, assessment of general education, and institutional and program certification. The division also maintains liaison relationships with chief academic officers, state, regional and national groups influencing higher education.
Academic Affairs Staff & Responsibilities
Mason Campbell, Assistant Commissioner of Academic Affairs
Email: mason.campbell@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-371-2044
Alana Colburn, Associate Director of Private Postsecondary Education
Email: Alana.Colburn@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-371-2060
Contact for information on the following topics:
- Authorization for Out-of-State and/or Private Institutions
- Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
- State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
- Oversight and Licensing of Private Career Schools
Tina Moore, Director of Workforce Development
Email: Tina.Moore@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-682-1602
Contact for information on the following topics:
- Work-Based Learning
- Professional Skills Training
- HIRED Grants
- STEM
- K12 Partnerships
- Math Pathways
Kimberly Long, Program Manager for Academic Reports and Special Reports
Email: Kimberly.Long@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-371-2039
Contact for information on the following topics:
- Concurrent and Dual Credit
- Academic Program Viability Report
- Academic Program Reviews
- Faculty Credential Report
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Teacher Prep Programs
Tracy Harrell, Chief Program Development Officer
Email:Tracy.Harrell@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-371-2058
Contact for information on the following topics:
- New Program Proposals
- Letters of Intent & Letters of Notification
- Annual Report on Program Status
- Annual Report on First-Year Student Remediation
- Approved Programs and Department Lists
- Placement Plans
- Math Pathways
- Multiple Measure Assessment
Tracye McKeown, Academic Support Specialist
Email: Tracye.McKeown@adhe.edu
Phone: 501-371-2021
Contact for information on the following topics:
- Private Career Schools
- Academic Common Market (SREB)
- Closed Private Career School Transcripts
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