Dr. Sandra Massey
“Arkansas State University-Newport strives to be a driving force in revitalizing the Arkansas Delta. Our college gives accessible, affordable, quality education to students who are ready to transform their lives. This mission allows us to feed the workforce’s needs and help strengthen the regional economy.” — Dr. Sandra Massey
Name: Arkansas State University-Newport
College president’s name: Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey
Board of Trustees Chair: Dr. Tim Langford
Website: http://www.asun.edu
City: Newport
State: Arkansas
Type: Public
Campus Setting: Rural
Year established: 2001
Student Characteristics Fall 2017
| Credit Enrollment
Total Enrollment: 2,512 Gender Male: 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
African American: 15%
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Interesting facts:
Dr. Tim Langford
- ASU-Newport serves three communities. There are campuses located in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree. This allows us to serve a variety of students with numerous niche programs.
- ASUN-Jonesboro partners with local industry through the Workforce Training Consortium to provide strategic training to new and current industry employees. This partnership also supports ASUN’s technical programs by allowing students to train with industry-style equipment and build relationships with industry partners.
- ASUN has a pilot program for high school students that allows them to graduate with workforce-ready credentials. IGNITE allows juniors and seniors in high school to get workforce-ready credentials and certificates in truck service maintenance, health professions and welding. Students who complete this two-year program will have gained the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and post-secondary settings whether they choose to enter the workforce or continue their education.
- ASUN has the only High Voltage Lineman program in the state of Arkansas