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University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is located approximately 20 miles east of Warren adjacent to U. S. Highway 425. Situated in the pine forests of Southeast Arkansas on the edge of the rich Mississippi delta, the University is ideally located to serve the state’s educational needs and provides an excellent setting for the state’s only School of Forestry.

The academic structure of UAM includes the following:
• College of General Studies
• Division of Agriculture
• School of Business
• Division of Computer Information Systems
• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Education
• Division of Music
• School of Forest Resources
• School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
• Division of Nursing
• School of social and Behavioral Sciences

Visit the UA-M website here.


University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located approximately 45 miles north of Warren via U. S. Highway 63. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has program accreditation by the National League of Nursing, National Association for Schools of Music, American Home Economics Association, and the National Association for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. UAPB is a member of the American College of Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Association for State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the Association of American Colleges and the National Collegiate Honors Council.

The academic structure of UAPB includes the following
• School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business and Management
• School of Education
• University College – General Studies
• Research Center
• Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
• Military Science (ROTC)
• Career Services
• Internet Courses
• Library

Visit the UAPB website here.


South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR


Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR

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VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


Name

Location

Enrollment
Degrees
& Courses Offered
Driving Distance
UAM College
of Technology
- Crossett


Crossett


279


6 Courses


43 miles
UAM College
of Technology
-McGehee


McGehee


631


9 Courses


45 miles
Southeast
Arkansas
Technical
College

Pine Bluff

1,037

Associate

47 miles
Southeast
Arkansas
Community
Education
Center


Warren


430


7 Courses


Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center
800 North Walnut
Warren, AR 71671
870-226-6920
FAX: 870-226-8506

• Auto Mechanics
• Building Trades
• Business Careers
• Child Care Careers
• Computers
• Computer Drafting
• Forestry
• Health Careers
• Industrial Mechanics
• TEAM-UP with WAGE Certification


UAM College of Technology - McGehee
Arkansas Hwy 1 NE
McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5360
800-747-5360


UAM College of Technology - Crossett
1326 Hwy 52 W.
Crossett, AR 71635
870-364-6414

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bradley County enjoys excellent public schools at both Warren and Hermitage. The North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges accredit both school districts. The school districts are progressive with computer labs offered beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school.


Warren Public Schools

The Warren Public School District where “Academics Comes First” consists of Eastside Elementary, Brunson Elementary, Warren Junior High and Warren High School. Enrollment for grades K-12 for the 2003-2004 school year is 1,589.

Warren High School, home of the Lumberjacks, offers a myriad of options and activities through its many sports, clubs and musical offerings. The campus located at 803 North Walnut, houses grades ten through twelve. Plans are underway to reorganize the current education organizational structure to better meet the academic needs of the students in Warren. The high school will be renovated by adding eight additional classrooms to accommodate moving ninth grade students to the high school.

Warren High School students regularly score very well on college entrance exams. They boast a large number of Arkansas Governor’s School entrants each year, and WHS’s graduates regularly gain acceptance to top schools throughout Arkansas and the nation. Honors and advanced courses are available in English, Social Studies, Science and math.

“On a Mission” is the motto of the Fighting Lumberjacks who boast back-to-back state championships in football in 2001 & 2002. Wide community and school support of its academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs carry the Lumberjack spirit far and wide across Arkansas.

Warren High School students regularly attain All-Region and All-State band and choir honors. Its journalism students achieve national awards for their yearbook and newspaper publications. National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, JROTC, FBLA. HOSA, FFA, VICA, FCCA and other clubs offer service and leadership opportunities.

Academic achievement at WHS is regularly recognized through the Renaissance program. Students receive discount cards from local merchants, access to the WHS student center, letter sweaters, pins and bars. Community sponsorship of a first semester breakfast and a second semester banquet are highlights of the program.

SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Eastside Elementary --- North Bradley Road – 870-226-6761
Brunson Elementary --- Jack Scobey Drive – 870-226-2351
Warren Middle School --- Jack Scobey Drive – 870-226-2351
Warren High School --- 803 North Walnut – 870-226-6736
Warren Public School Administration Office --- 308 Pine St. – 870-226-2484

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WARREN AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER (SEACBEC)

Warren Area Vocational Center also known as Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) offers an extension service to Warren students in grades nine through twelve. In addition to Warren students, other students from five other school districts as well as adults in the community, are served by this educational facility.

Visit the SEACBEC website here.

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ADULT & SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Southeast Arkansas Community Base Education Center (SEACBEC) located at 800 North Walnut in Warren has the capabilities to provide customized training for existing and new industries in the area.

The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy is a statewide fast track educational program offered by South Arkansas Community College at the SEACBEC campus in Warren. This program, the only one of its kind in the state is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Graduates of this nine-month program will be provided with technical assistance and national certification to achieve gainful employment in today’s hi-tech heavy equipment field.

Special Needs - The Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center offer special training for special needs adults and the physically challenged. Kid’s First affiliated through the Arkansas Children’s Hospital offers day care and training for pre-school age children with disabilities.

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