The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees approved a resolution at its regular Board Meeting that authorizes the College to enter into a merger agreement with the University of Arkansas System.
The merger proposal will now advance to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees for review and consideration. If approved, NPC would become the 10th community college in Arkansas to join the University of Arkansas System.
The Board’s action reflects a shared commitment between NPC and the University of Arkansas System to advance educational attainment, workforce development, cultural enrichment, and economic growth throughout Arkansas.
“After careful consideration, the Board concluded that joining the University of Arkansas System is in the best interests of our students, employees, and the communities we serve,” said NPC Board Chair Jim Hale. “Dr. Derden and his team did a thorough job of presenting the information the Board needed to understand the benefits of the merger and make the decision to move forward.”
Under the resolution, the Board has authorized NPC President Dr. Wade Derden to negotiate and execute a merger agreement and transition plan in consultation with legal counsel and in partnership with University of Arkansas System leadership.
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