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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT -- SouthArk does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation in making decisions regarding employment, student admission, or other functions, operations, or activities.

The college is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Those having questions or seeking information regarding the college’s compliance with and implementation of the aforementioned regulations should contact:

Equal Opportunity Officer c/o Human Resources

South Arkansas Community College

300 South West Ave.

El Dorado, AR 71730

(870) 862-8131, 1-800-955-2289

As a participant in the Career Pathways Initiative, you are eligible to receive services and participate in activities that will increase your chances of succeeding academically and graduating. These services are offered at no additional cost beyond your regular tuition and fees as a South Arkansas Community College student. The program and staff will make this commitment to you.  In return, we ask that you make the following commitment to us:

1. I accept responsibility for my own academic success and agree to attend classes regularly. I understand that I am to maintain satisfactory class attendance (as listed in the course syllabi).
2. I understand that the Career Pathways staff may confer with my instructors at any time concerning my attendance, my progress, and my grade. However, it is my responsibility to get my attendance form signed by my in-class instructors each month and to send an e-mail to my online instructors requesting a progress report be sent to CPI Staff. I have been advised to copy CPI Staff on these e-mails.
3. As a new CPI participant, I agree to complete Career Pathways Orientation on Blackboard.
4. As a new CPI participant, I agree to sign up for Remind Messaging App.
5. I agree to attend an initial advisement session with my Career Pathways counselor at the beginning of each semester.  It is my responsibility to schedule and keep an appointment with my counselor at least once per month to discuss progress.
6. I understand that my child (ren) cannot be brought to appointments with the Career Pathways staff.
7. I understand that any financial assistance offered by the Career Pathways Initiative is based on an “as needed” situation that will be determined by the Career Pathways staff, and that services are not an entitlement.
8. I understand I have 90 days to complete both the Employability Certificate and Orientation. At the end of that time if I have not done this, any benefits being received will stop.
9. I understand that I may receive CPI services at the same time that I am receiving other services (WIOA, Pell, Rehab, etc.) as long as the services are different.  Example 1:  If I am getting a gas voucher from CPI, I should not get a mileage check or any other form of transportation assistance from another provider.  Example 2:  If I have WIA and am using that money to purchase textbooks, I will not be eligible for book assistance from CPI. Example 3: There is no problem if I use WIA funds to purchase textbooks and CPI pays my tuition.
10. I agree to take any/all assessments necessary:  Interest Profile/TABE/Accuplacer/Job Readiness Assessment.
11. I agree to complete at least 2/3 of my course load taken each semester.
12. I agree to attend tutoring sessions in the Learning Center if an Early Alert is issued by my instructors.
13. I agree to participate in career exploration, financial aid advisement, counseling, academic advising, and workshops as advised by Career Pathways staff.
14. I authorize the Career Pathways staff at South Arkansas Community College to obtain or exchange any records or data from the Student Records Office, Financial Aid Office, and /or any public service agency pertinent to my participation in the Career Pathway Initiative.  I understand that my records are treated confidentially.
15. I agree to advise the Career Pathways staff of any change of address, phone number, or school/employment status within 5 working days.
16. I understand that if my semester grade point average drops below a 2.0, the services that are offered to me will be discontinued.
17. I understand that StudentLingo workshops are required monthly, and if I fail to complete at least 1 workshop each month, CPI benefits (i.e., gas vouchers, childcare, and laptop program) will be suspended.
18. If I fail to comply with the above obligations and responsibilities, I understand that I will be dismissed from the Career Pathways Initiative.

In the course of providing the best possible service to the participants of the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative Program, the exchange of information between governmental agencies and educational institutions may be necessary. I hereby authorize the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative personnel to release and/or provide, on a need to know basis, information which is reasonably necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Pathways program. I understand the individuals that receive and use this information will hold it in the strictest confidence and will use it to better serve me. Non-personally identifiable information can be shared by ADHE/CPI with other entities to promote the program both inside and outside the state. I understand copies of this signed release will serve as valid authorization and the original signed document will be kept in my file. I understand that government records may be used to obtain this information.

I hereby authorize release of the following information to the following agencies, institutions or other parties unless the release or provision of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or regulation (PLEASE INITIAL BY EACH STATEMENT)

As a condition to my authorization the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative agrees to use the information obtained solely for the purposes authorized by law and regulation including determining eligibility for employment and training programs, developing an appropriate employment or self-sufficiency plan, educational training and plans, and helping me achieve my occupational and education goals. This authorization can be revoked at any time with a written statement from me. This authorization is valid for the purpose of obtaining information for program performance reporting and participant follow-up activities related to pre-participation and post exit employment and earnings and for the purpose of obtaining educational information relating to my participation in the Career Pathways Initiative. I understand that, as a condition of my receiving services, information collected by the Career Pathways Initiative will be used for purposes of determining overall program performance.

I certify that the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, including income and citizenship/qualified non-citizenship information. By signing this authorization I allow the Educational Institution I am attending and the Department of Higher Education to use the information I have provided to execute statistical research.

By signing below, I verify that I am employed or seeking employment. Failure to actively seek or maintain employment will jeopardize my eligibility in the Career Pathways Program.