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Open Admissions Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church 4 Cs of Shorter College (Competence, Character, Culture, Citizenship) Accredited by TRACS (Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and

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Open Admissions
Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church
“4 C’s” of Shorter College (Competence, Character, Culture,

Citizenship)

Accredited by TRACS (Transnational Association of Christian

Colleges and Schools) in 2013

Mission Statement

“The mission of Shorter College is to provide accessible, high quality education for students to accomplish their academic and career goals, by offering programs that meet the learner’s need in a challenging and nurturing Christian environment. “

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Enrollment increased from 2 students (Fall 2012) to approximately

400 students in 2014

Projected enrollment for Fall 2016 is 500 students
10 Full-time faculty members
Five degree programs
AA – General Studies
AA—Childhood Dev.
AA—Christian Leadership
AA – Criminal Justice
AA – Entrepreneurial Studies
ADA Compliant Facility (Elevator Lift)
Health Clinic & Wellness Center
Approved Institution of ACTS (Arkansas Course Transfer System)
MOU’s (Arkansas Dept. of Corrections, Workforce, etc.)
Recipient of the Rockefeller Grant (Black Male Initiative)

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SECOND CHANCE PELL Experimental Pilot Program
Selected as one of 67 institutions in 27 states allowed to enroll

adult persons in prison in college courses paid for with Pell Grant funds.

250 students projected to be served in 2016-2017
Award totals $4,000,000
RIGHT START PROGRAM
Off-site teaching facility at Alexander Youth Services Detention

Center of Arkansas Division of Youth Services

Serving 50 juvenile detainees annually who have earned a

high school diploma or GED.

Paid for by Pell Grant funds.
Allowing young people to avoid the “Pipeline to Prison”

Phenomena

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Full service resource center to address the needs for student

academic success

Robust tutoring
Life Coaching for student success
Educational Resources
Opportunities for Internships / apprenticeships / co-ops, etc.
Essential for improving retention, career placement, loan default rates
Post-Graduate Placement

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New 12th Episcopal District Headquarters
Campus Beautification
Residential Housing
Building Renovations

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