Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #876....The UAC Financial Aid Department
Pursuing a college degree or a technical trade certification is an investment in your future. Our financial aid specialists are experienced at finding the grants, scholarships, and payment programs you need to make your dreams come true. Don't let money stand between you and your education. Visit with our Financial Aid Department, or check us out online at: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college
Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 47
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 36
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 145
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 16
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 69
Active Confirmed Cases: 59
Active Probable Cases: 10
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,770 new cases; 20,706 active cases; 1,059 hospitalized, which is up 54 from Thursday; 185 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Thursday; deaths added today, 55, for a total of 2,875; a total of 181,624 cases; 137,401 recoveries; PCR tests, 15,516; antigen tests, 3,537.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 297; Washington, 248; Benton, 205; Faulkner, 128; and Saline, 127.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“We have once again reached a grave milestone in this pandemic. 55 Arkansans lost their lives yesterday as a result of COVID-19. While we may have hope ahead from promising vaccine news, we cannot grow weary over the next few weeks. This virus spreads easily and can infect any of us. Please take proper precautions."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
Nashville Chamber First Christmas Bucks Winner
Congratulations to Ms. Lois Henson of Mineral Springs, AR. as our
1st winner of the Chamber’s Christmas Bucks promotion. Ms. Henson won $100 in the first of 3 drawings. She said “ Oh Thank you so much, I have never won anything” Ms. Henson is 81. We thank her for registering at Nashville Vision Center. The Chamber has 25 Chamber businesses participating in the “Bucks” program this year. Congratulations to Ms. Lois Henson of Mineral Springs from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.
Next drawing will be at Ivan Smith Furniture this Friday at 9:30 a.m.
More of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot
Another of the 2021 Reasons to attend UA Cossatot This Spring...
Reason #747....The Center for Student Success
The UAC Center for Student Success is dedicated to making sure that of our students have access to the resources they need to achieve their academic goals.
Some CSS services include:
Career Closet
Personal development
International student support
Food pantry
College readiness
Networking resources
Experiential learning opportunities
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring.....Reason #224
The Lockesburg Industrial Maintenance Institute
Industrial Maintenance students have the option of choosing courses that best meet their needs. Stackable Certificates of Proficiency in Mechanical Devices, Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics), Industrial Motor Controls, Programmable Controls, and Welding will lead to the Industrial Technology credential and all hours will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology. The Technical Certificate in Industrial Electricity provides training in a broad range of skillsets beginning with basic electricity advancing through the more complex skillsets required in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Another of the 2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot This Spring....Reason #145 - The UAC ERC. To find out how the ERC can help you achieve the success you seek in your classes, visit the Educational Resource Center at UA Cossatot Facebook page.
Place Bids on a YouthBuild Playhouse Just in Time for Christmas
The current bid as of 7:30am, 12-09-2020: $1,700
Bids close at 3:00pm today.
Reminder: Wednesday, 12/09/20 at 3:00 p.m. is the deadline for bidding.
Keep those bids coming.
Are you looking for a good Christmas present? Our YouthBuild students completed a training project resulting in a really neat playhouse. The public is invited to place bids toward the purchase of this playhouse in the form of a donation offering by e-mailing Steve McJunkins at smcjunkins@cccua.edu.
In the e-mail, please include the name of the bidder, bid amount, and phone number. Current high bids will be posted daily through the final day (Wednesday, December 9, 2020) and the successful bidder will be notified the following day.
Description: The playhouse is a 6’ X 8’ child’s playhouse with 3’ X 6’ covered porch. Estimated weight is 2,500 pounds. It includes treated seals/skids, floor joist and a subfloor.
Bids will be accepted starting on December 2, 2020. The deadline to place a bid is December 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm.
The playhouse can be viewed in the YouthBuild shop on UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to noon on Friday.
Note: Successful bidder will be responsible for payment and removal within 5 business days upon notice of award. Should successful bidder not meet all requirements; award will be granted to second highest bidder and etc. The starting bid is $1,000.00.
Thank you for supporting our students! #youthbuild #uacossatot
Tuesday COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 79
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 46
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 32
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 10
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 137
Active Confirmed Cases: 120
Active Probable Cases: 17
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 61
Active Confirmed Cases: 53
Active Probable Cases: 8
Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 80
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 49
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 49
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 33
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 13
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 152
Active Confirmed Cases: 136
Active Probable Cases: 16
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 51
Active Probable Cases: 4
Sunday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Dpt of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,794
Confirmed Cases: 1,437
Probable Cases: 357
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 50
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 859
Confirmed Cases: 678
Probable Cases: 181
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 29
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 670
Confirmed Cases: 559
Probable Cases: 111
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 14
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 921
Confirmed Cases: 844
Probable Cases: 77
Total Active Cases: 164
Active Confirmed Cases: 146
Active Probable Cases: 18
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 431
Confirmed Cases: 391
Probable Cases: 40
Total Active Cases: 58
Active Confirmed Cases: 54
Active Probable Cases: 4
Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
Active Cases Data for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 75
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 44
Active Cases Data for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 42
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 26
Active Cases Data for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 39
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 11
Active Cases Data for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 146
Active Confirmed Cases: 133
Active Probable Cases: 13
Active Cases Data for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 35
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 5
Cosmetology at UA Cossatot
2021 Reasons to Attend UA Cossatot in the Spring....Reason #1234.....Cosmetology!
The primary purpose of this course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgements, proper work habits, desirable attitudes, and appreciation necessary for positions as a Cosmetologist. Students will be trained in hygiene and sanitation (80 clock hours), related science (120 clock hours), physiotherapy, hairdressing (1000 clock hours), manicuring (100 clock hours), aesthetics (100 clock hours), salesmanship and shop management (50 clock hours), and shop deportment (50 clock hours). To find out more about our UAC Cosmetology Program, visit:
https://www.cccua.edu/prog.../skilled-and-technical-sciences
Cossatot Community College
UA Cossatot's Cosmetology Program is located on the back side of the Nashville Campus. The following services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Walk-in customers are welcome. For appointments or more information, call 870-845-5976. UA Cossatot Cosmetology Service Menu All current UA Cossatot students receive half price on all services with a UAC Student I.D.
Thursday COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,751
Confirmed Cases: 1,422
Probable Cases: 329
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 39
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 841
Confirmed Cases: 670
Probable Cases: 171
Total Active Cases: 48
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 31
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 656
Confirmed Cases: 554
Probable Cases: 102
Total Active Cases: 35
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 8
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 849
Confirmed Cases: 786
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 148
Active Confirmed Cases: 139
Active Probable Cases: 9
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 397
Confirmed Cases: 358
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 6
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,212 new cases; 16,378 active cases; 1,088 hospitalized, which is up 14 from Tuesday; 186 on ventilators, which is down 9 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 10, for a total of 2,522; a total of 161,521 cases; 125,975 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,095; antigen tests, 2,764.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 258; Benton, 166; Washington, 158; Craighead, 119; and Faulkner, 84.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“I expected the return to higher case numbers today, and all indications are that the number will continue to be high through the week. With COVID-19 virus in every area of the state (and nation), we need to double our efforts to follow public health guidelines.”
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
Tri-County Regional Library Board of Trustees Meeting moved to December 8th
The Tri-County Regional Library System Board meeting postponed in November has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 8th at 5 pm at the Sevier County Library-De Queen location.
Marilyn B. Archer, MLS
Director
Tri-County Regional Library System
Serving 11 Public Libraries in Howard, Little River and Sevier Counties in Southwest Arkansas
Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,736
Confirmed Cases: 1,417
Probable Cases: 319
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 37
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 836
Confirmed Cases: 668
Probable Cases: 168
Total Active Cases: 51
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 28
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 830
Confirmed Cases: 767
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 149
Active Confirmed Cases: 138
Active Probable Cases: 11
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5
Giving Tuesday at UA Cossatot is December 1st
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday!
Giving to the UA Cossatot Foundation on #GivingTuesday can help local college students earn a college degree.
Please consider making a donation at https://www.cccua.edu/ua-cossatot-foundation/events/giving-tuesday or text Cossatot to 41444.
Virtual Graduation Ceremony at UA Cossatot
The college feels it is safest for our graduates, their families, and our staff to cancel the face-to-face graduation ceremonies scheduled for this fall (Dec 5 for medical and Dec 11 for other programs). We will be streaming a virtual ceremony on December 18th. Graduates should reach out to Ashley Aylett via email aaylett@cccua.edu or text 870-584-1125 for details ASAP. Information will be available on our website at https://www.cccua.edu/student-life/graduation-information
Dr. Ashley Aylett
Vice Chancellor for Academics
Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,707
Confirmed Cases: 1,402
Probable Cases: 305
Total Active Cases: 68
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 33
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 801
Confirmed Cases: 659
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 18
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 641
Confirmed Cases: 545
Probable Cases: 96
Total Active Cases: 43
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 5
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 789
Confirmed Cases: 728
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 11
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 370
Confirmed Cases: 338
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 6
Sunday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,704
Confirmed Cases: 1,401
Probable Cases: 303
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 35
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 800
Confirmed Cases: 658
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 20
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 640
Confirmed Cases: 541
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 6
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 776
Confirmed Cases: 714
Probable Cases: 62
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 127
Active Probable Cases: 13
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 368
Confirmed Cases: 336
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 6
Saturday's COVID-19 Maps and Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health
Governor Hutchinson Provides Today’s COVID-19 Update
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,052 new cases; 16,908 active cases; 1,011 hospitalized, which is up 8 from Thursday; 192 on ventilators, which is up 23 from Thursday; no deaths added today, for a total of 2,436; a total of 153,677 cases; 119,558 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,330; antigen tests, 355.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Benton, 133; Washington, 68; Pulaski, 65; Craighead, 64; and Saline, 41.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“As expected, we saw a decrease in testing yesterday, leading to a decrease in new cases compared to last week. The extent to which efforts were taken to help slow the spread this week will become evident in the weeks to come as we get back to a normal level of testing. Continue to protect yourself, your friends, and your family this weekend."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,700
Confirmed Cases: 1,397
Probable Cases: 303
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 38
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 795
Confirmed Cases: 656
Probable Cases: 139
Total Active Cases: 51
Active Confirmed Cases: 29
Active Probable Cases: 22
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 640
Confirmed Cases: 541
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 50
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 7
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 772
Confirmed Cases: 711
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 152
Active Confirmed Cases: 138
Active Probable Cases: 14
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 366
Confirmed Cases: 335
Probable Cases: 31
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 5
Friday's COVID-19 Arkansas Health Department Updated Maps and Numbers
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,697
Confirmed Cases: 1,392
Probable Cases: 305
Total Active Cases: 83
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 46
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 795
Confirmed Cases: 656
Probable Cases: 139
Total Active Cases: 57
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 25
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 626
Confirmed Cases: 525
Probable Cases: 101
Total Active Cases: 58
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 15
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 770
Confirmed Cases: 709
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 164
Active Confirmed Cases: 149
Active Probable Cases: 15
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 365
Confirmed Cases: 334
Probable Cases: 31
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 5
