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*[http://www.atu.edu University Home] |
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**[http://www.atu.edu/acad/acadserv/aa/ Academic Affairs] |
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**[http://stuserv.atu.edu/ Student Services] |
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**[http://alumni.atu.edu/ Alumni Services] |
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**[http://athletics.atu.edu/ Athletics] |
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**''[http://arkatech.atu.edu/ The Arka Tech]'' (student led paper) |
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**[http://kxrj.atu.edu/ KXRJ] (student led radio) |
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| Seal of Arkansas Tech University | |
| Type | Public University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1909 |
| President | Dr. Robert C. Brown |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Mascot | Wonder Boys (men) / Golden Suns (women) |
| Website | www.atu.edu |
Arkansas Tech University is a state supported collegiate institution located in Russellville, Arkansas, USA. The university offers programs at both baccalaureate and graduate levels in a range of fields.
History
The Second District Agricultural School was created by Act 100 of 1909 of the Arkansas General Assembly It was decided on Feburary 10, 1910 to located the school in Russellville. On October 26, 1910, the first classes were held in Russellville. The original purpose of the school was to offer classes leading to a high school degree. Later on, the school took on the first two years of college instruction, and the school's name was changed to "Arkansas Polytechnic College" by the General Assembly in 1925 to reflect this change in purpose. At this time, the course work leading to a high school diploma was phased out and in 1931, Tech formally only offered courses leading to a college degree. The school took on it's current name of "Arkansas Tech University" on July 9, 1976.
Enrollment
Enrollment has grown 36% since 1998. Thirty-five states and 32 foreign countries are represented in the student body. Almost 10% of Tech's incoming freshmen class graduated #1 or #2 in their high school class. Over 25% of Tech's students graduated in the top 10% of their high school class. The average ACT score of 2003-04 incoming freshmen was 22. (http://atu.edu/ProStudents/abouttech.htm)
Academic Programs & Faculty
- 25 new undergraduate and graduate programs added since 1997
- 10 of the 12 academic areas eligible for national accreditation have been accredited and the remaining are in process. Once this occurs, Tech will be the ONLY university in the state to have all eligible programs accredited.
- One of only two ABET accredited Mechanical & Electrical Engineering programs in Arkansas.
- One of only three Emergency Administration & Management programs in the United States.
- Over 300 faculty members �" 45% tenured and over 68% hold their doctorate or the highest degree awarded in the discipline. (http://atu.edu/ProStudents/abouttech.htm)
Physical Facilities & Technology
- Over $85 million invested since 1995 in construction, renovation & instructional equipment
- New buildings since 1997 include:
- Ross Pendergraft Library & Technology Center
- Doc Bryan Student Services Center
- Hull Physical Education Addition
- McEver Science Addition
- University Commons Apartments
- Summit Residence Hall
- Williamson Hall Addition
- Paine Hall
- The ratio of available computer workstations to students is more favorable than at any other university in Arkansas or in our region. (http://atu.edu/ProStudents/abouttech.htm)
Athletics
The male teams are referred to as the Wonder Boys while the female athletic teams are known as the Golden Suns.
Mascot
Arkansas Tech University is well known for the interesting mascots that it uses. The history of the Wonder Boy is that in 1919, the University played what is now Arkansas State University, who claimed to hold a mythical state football title and were heavily favored in the game. However, Tech won the game on the shoulders of John Tucker, a student at Tech at the time, who returned two punts for touchdowns and kicked two point after touchdowns. The sportswriter for the Arkansas Gazette at the time refered to the team as "a bunch of Wonder Boys". [1]
External References
- University Home
- Academic Affairs
- Student Services
- Alumni Services
- Athletics
- The Arka Tech (student led paper)
- KXRJ (student led radio)