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 \nYou may not know it yet, but you have taken the first step in getting a top-flight education and are on your way to a rewarding career.  \nMany people know the name Cossatot as it applies to the beautiful local river, but few know that Cossatot is a Native American word meaning \"skull crusher.\" Our college adopted this name when we opened our doors in 1974. We feel that it is a name that suits our school well because imparting knowledge is what we do best at UA Cossatot.  \nWe have come a long way since 1974 – with just 35 students. We now educate more than 1,400 students each semester, helping each student to carve out his or her start to a great future.  \nUA Cossatot is consistently ranked in the top five colleges in Arkansas for graduation rate and affordability. Our college and our faculty routinely win awards for creativity and excellence. This means you are enrolling in a college that supports and guides you all the way through your classroom education while still making it all incredibly inexpensive to attend.  \nThrow in the most creative and affordable textbook program in Arkansas, innovation in industry-certified technical training, a college that ranks in the top five for transfer education and you have the recipe for the perfect college for you!  \nWe are glad to welcome you as a part of the \"skull crusher\" heritage at University of Arkansas Cossatot.  \nDr. Steve Cole  \nChancellor  \nUA Cossatot  \n2025-26  \nCATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK  \n183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832 1558 Hwy 371 West, Nashville, AR 71852  \n1411 N. Constitution Ave., Ashdown, AR 71822 128 E. Main Lockesburg, AR 71816  \n800-844-4471 / 870-584-4471  \n[www.cccua.edu](www.cccua.edu AR Relay Services:)[ AR Relay Services:](www.cccua.edu AR Relay Services:) 711  \nBoard of Visitors  \nMike Cranford, Ashdown  \nBrenda Tate, Ashdown  \nJoe Martinez, Ashdown  \nDr. Steve Cole Chancellor  \n870-584-1173  \n[scole@cccua.edu](scole@cccua.edu)  \nDori Gutierrez, De Queen  \nAngie Walker, De Queen Barbara Dixon, De Queen  \nUA Cossatot Administration  \nDr. Ashley Aylett  \nVice Chancellor Academic Services  \n870-584-1125  \n[aaylett@cccua.edu](aaylett@cccua.edu)  \nBarbara Horn  \nTim Pinkerton, Nashville  \nDr. Glen Lance, Nashville  \nCharlotte Johnson Vice Chancellor  \nBusiness Services 870-584-1115  \n[cjohnson@cccua.edu](cjohnson@cccua.edu)  \nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action  \nUA Cossatot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other Civil Rights laws and offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Employment preference is given to applicants possessing a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) with all other qualifications being equal. Programs and activities of UAC are provided to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran or special disabled veteran status, or sex. Questions or concerns regarding affirmative action can be directed to the Compliance Officer, c/o UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832. For Arkansas RELAY Voiced Services call 711 or 800-285-1121.  \nFaculty and students are responsible for keeping informed regarding the information contained in this Catalog and other official communications issued by the College regarding regulations, policies, and requirements affecting the employee and the student’s status at the College. Communication venues include, but are not limited to, UA Cossatot email, USPS, written announcements, oral announcements, web statements, and Blackboard announcements.  \nInformation in this catalog is deemed accurate at the time of printing. The College reserves the right to change, without notice, any charges, courses, or regulations given in this Catalog, or to make changes as necessary in order to better carry out its mission or the college policies of the Board of Visitors, or applicable State or Federal laws. 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