Role and Scope Designation

(Approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board in July 2008)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

1. Audiences

• • Residents from throughout Arkansas who have excelled in high school studies and are seeking to complete baccalaureate degrees.
  • Individuals seeking graduate and professional degrees.
  • Employers, both public and private, seeking not only well-educated employees but technical assistance and applied research.
  • Economic development interests and entrepreneurs throughout the state.
  • Academic disciplines and the research community.
  • The community and area by providing a broad range of academic and cultural activities and public events. 
  • Two-year college transfer students.

2. Array of Programs and Services UAF offers:
   • A broad range of baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and professional programs that include core arts and sciences, agriculture, architecture, journalism, information sciences, education, engineering, law, public administration, nursing, allied health, and business.
   • Basic and applied research 
   • Services specifically designed to meet the needs of statewide economic development—continuing professional education, technical and professional services, support of small businesses and entrepreneurs, and technology transfer.

3. Special Features
   • UAF is the state’s 1862 land-grant institution and is classified as a Carnegie very high research activity university.
   • Nationally competitive research and economic development activity in emerging areas such as nanotechnology, laser technology, biotechnology, and sustainability.
   • Library resources and special holdings such as the Fulbright papers made available through on-site and electronic access to student and faculty scholars and citizens throughout the state.