Dr. Elaine McNiece
Associate Provost/Graduate Dean
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I am honored to have served as the Graduate Dean of the University of Central Arkansas since 1995. The institution has a proud history of serving the state since 1907, when it was established as the Arkansas State Normal School. Graduate studies in education were added in 1955. Since, we have grown to 58 program options in a broad range of disciplines with 15 different degree and graduate certificate designations. We serve more than 2,500 graduate students with approximately 250 graduate faculty and award 600 graduate degrees each year.
The mission of this institution directs us to maintain the highest academic quality and assure that the curriculum remains current and responsive to the needs of those we serve. If you are interested in such an institution, then I hope you will check out the information provided on this website. Please contact us with any further questions.