Consumer and Mandated Information - Black River Technical College

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The Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires all colleges and universities participating in Federal Student Aid Programs to disclose

basic institution information,
graduation rates,
information on students receiving athletically-related student aid,
campus police policies, and
campus crime statistics.

This page centralizes the information for current and prospective students at Black River Technical College. This is brief summary of the information available and contact information is provided if you would like to request a paper copy.

Accreditation and Integrity

Financial Aid Policies

Academics

Some of the most updated versions of the following are located in the current BRTC Course Catalog.

Transfer

or information about transfer, view the Transfer section of this year’s BRTC Course Catalog.

Transfer Programs

For students who wish to pursue academic degrees at four-year colleges, BRTC provides a bridge. The basic academic coursework offers students an appropriate college foundation to qualify for admittance to a four-year college and prepare for successful work in the upper classes. The faculty is actively involved in advisement to help students with this transition.

Most colleges will only accept transfer of courses with a grade of “C” or better, but those colleges with whom BRTC has a partnership agreement (ASU and WBC) may accept all BRTC courses (with the exception of a grade of “D” in Freshman English I), even those with a “D” grade, if students have an overall GPA of 2.00 and are transferring complete Associate of Arts degrees. Students are responsible for contacting the registrar at the receiving college regarding transfer policies at that college.

Arkansas Act 98 (1989) provides for the establishment of a core curriculum of courses which will apply towards the general education requirements of baccalaureate degrees at state-supported colleges, and which will be fully transferrable between these colleges. The term “state minimum core” is used to describe this core curriculum, and a copy may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, or from advisors/counselors.

Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No Comparable Course.” Additionally, courses with a “D” frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary.

Courses notated in the degree plan with the “~“ symbol are considered ACTS courses. The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. For further information, the ACTS website link can be reached at https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students

BRTC has agreements with several 4-year universities, which allows students to complete the first 2 years of a degree at BRTC and then transfer seamlessly to the university to complete the 4-year degree.

The following webpage identifies BRTC’s direct transfer degrees and with which universities BRTC has an agreement.

For more information, visit the following:

Students

Some of the most updated versions of the following are located in the current BRTC Course Catalog.

Accommodation Services for Students
ADA-Student-Handbook Updated September 2025
Applicants with Prior Criminal History

Freedom of Expression

Black River Technical College is committed to freedom of expression and to fostering an environment where learning and intellectual discovery flourish. We believe that maintaining a balance between safety and open, respectful debate is essential to our mission and success.

We believe in the value of inclusivity and belonging. This belief demands mutual respect and civility so as not to come at the price of suppression of other voices. Because meaningful conversations help students gain the skills to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds, differing opinions should not be drowned out by a “noisy majority.”

Our students are encouraged to discuss ideas with individuals of diverse perspectives. Open-mindedness and respectful dialogue are expected. As such, we will not tolerate impediments to or abridgments of the freedom of speech, of the press; or the right of our people to peaceably assemble.

See the BRTC Freedom of Expression Policy for more information.

Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy

Act 943, passed by the Arkansas Legislature and signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson during the 2015 Legislative Session, directed “the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop an action plan to address the prevention of unplanned pregnancy.”

Black River Technical College provides information and support to meet this requirement through a variety of services:

Programming to support this initiative provided to new students and transfer students at orientation sessions for the fall and spring semesters on the Pocahontas and Paragould campuses
Collaboration to offer resources and assistance at low or no-cost with
- Randolph County Health Department in Pocahontas
- Greene County Health Department in Paragould
BRTC Career Pathways program provides assistance to parents, offering advising and personal support, gas cards, and child care reimbursement to qualifying students.
The Director of Student Development assists students with personal support and referrals to resources on the BRTC campuses and in the community.

Report an Incident Forms (File a Complaint)

Student Right to Privacy (FERPA)

As a general rule, a student’s academic record is confidential and will not be released to unauthorized persons without written approval from the student. However, under 34CFR 99.31 (a) (2) BRTC can release a student’s information to another institution in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.

The following items are considered public information and may be made available upon inquiry unless the student requests nondisclosure:

name,
address,
email,
phone number,
photo,
enrollment status,
field of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
honors and awards,
degrees obtained and dates conferred, and
dates of attendance.

Request for nondisclosure is effective until the student notifies the Registrar, in writing, that the request is to be voided. BRTC intends to comply fully with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 which was designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the FERPA office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act. Questions concerning the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act should be referred to the Vice President for Student Services.

For more information, visit the following:

FERPA Policy in this year's Course Catalog
FERPA Policy Provisions in this year's Student Handbook
Policy 2182: Data Privacy Policy
BRTC Gramm-Leach-Bliley Safeguards Policy

Vaccination Policy

Consumer Information and Outcome Data

2022 10 07 -- BRTC Respiratory Care Meeting

Safety

Annual Security Report

Campus Crime Statistics

Clery Act, Drug and Campus Security

Title II of the Crime Awareness, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the collection and dissemination of certain information regarding murder, robbery, sex offenses, forcible or non-forcible, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, liquor law violation, drug abuse violation, weapon possessions, arson, and manslaughter. A report must be made/filed with the security officer within 72 hours of its occurrence. Access to campus facilities should be directed the individual(s) below.

For More Information

Julie Eddington - Black River Technical College

Executive Director of Human Resources; Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Faculty/Staff

B.S., Williams Baptist College

(870)248-4032

Vice President of Student Affairs

B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law

(870)248-4029

Accreditation and Integrity

Accrediting Agencies

Institutional Transparency

Financial Aid Policies

Application Of Voter RegistrationRequirement

Core Principles

Cost Of Attendance

Cost Of Attendance Budgets

Eligible Non-Citizens

Financial Aid Resources

Loan Policy

Release Of Student Information AuthorizationAct 605 Of 2009

Refund Policy

Refund Notification Policy

Return To Title IV Funds Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

Academics

Credit Hour Policy

Current Academic Programs

Faculty List

Required Textbooks

Transfer

Students

Accommodation Services for Students

Applicants with Prior Criminal History

Freedom of Expression

Inclusivity and Diversity

Prevention of Unplanned Pregnancy

Report an Incident Forms (File a Complaint)

Student Complaint and Appeal Forms

Student Diversity Statistics

Student Handbook

Student Policies and Procedures

Student Right to Privacy (FERPA)

Vaccination Policy

Consumer Information and Outcome Data

Consumer Information at College Navigator

Employment and Earnings Outcomes(Annual Economic Security Report)

Graduation and Retention Information

Pass Rates on License Exams

Retention Rates by Program

Post-Graduation Information

Safety

Annual Security Report

Campus Crime Statistics

Clery Act, Drug and Campus Security

Emergency Action (EAP) Plan

Guns on Campus

Hazing Information

Sex Offender Policy

Title IX Resources

For More Information

Edington, Julie

Smith, Jason

Application Of Voter Registration
Requirement

Release Of Student Information Authorization
Act 605 Of 2009

Employment and Earnings Outcomes
(Annual Economic Security Report)