The Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus adult education program earned a performance score of 137 percent for the 2025–26 program year, exceeding the state minimum of 102.13 percent by nearly 35 percentage points.
Dr. Trenia Miles, director of Arkansas Adult Education, announced the results in a Nov. 5 letter. Each year, Arkansas and the U.S. Department of Education agree on performance benchmarks for federally-funded adult education programs. Arkansas uses its effective and efficient report to assess how well each provider meets those benchmarks.
The report looks at learners’ progress from the skill level at which they entered the program. It also tracks outcomes such as earning a credential and finding employment after leaving the program. The 137 percent score reflects the program’s overall performance across these measures.
“Our students come to us with individual goals, whether they are preparing for the GED, improving their English or taking the next step in their careers,” said Dr. Wayne Fawcett, director of adult and continuing education at ATU-Ozark. “This result reflects their persistence and the dedication, passion and work ethic of the instructors and staff who work alongside them at each of our four centers.”
ATU-Ozark offers free adult education services in Ozark in Franklin County, in Clarksville in Johnson County and in Paris and in Booneville in Logan County. Adults can prepare for the GED, strengthen reading and math skills, earn industry credentials or study English.
For local class schedules and enrollment information, call (479) 667-3520 or send e-mail to adulted@atu.edu.
To learn more about ATU-Ozark adult education, visit www.atu.edu/ozark/adult.php.
