Jennifer Bailey of McNab, Ark., has been named the new Dean of the Technical and Industrial (T&I) Division at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.

Bailey, a graduate of Nashville High School, received her Associate of Applied Science in Power Plant Technology degree in 2011 from the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Bailey has served as the Power Plant Technology program instructor at UofA Hope-Texarkana since 2013.

“I am very thankful for the opportunity to continue working at the college and for the rewards of seeing students achieve their educational goals.It’s very fulfilling to know that we help to change lives and I look forward to serving our students," she said.

The technical and industrial programs at UofA Hope-Texarkana equip students with the skills to successfully obtain employment in competitive job markets across the region.  Classes are offered at a variety of times to accommodate students’ schedules. The faculty members blend many years of experience in their respective trade areas, with local employer advisory committees’ guidance and a curriculum from the nationally recognized National Center for Construction Education Research to provide educational experiences that closely reflect situations and duties encountered in the workplace.  All UAHT students are trained with the latest technology using state-of-the-art equipment.

The T&I Division offers degrees and certificates in the following areas:

  • Commercial and Residential Equipment Maintenance and Repair (CARE)
  • Diesel Technology
  • General Technology
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
  • Industrial Electricity
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Power Plant Technology
  • Welding

For more information, call 870-777-5722 or visit uacch.edu.

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