Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 008 - Department of Higher Education
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Agency 008 — Department of Higher Education under the Arkansas Administrative Code:
📚 Overview & Structure
🏛️ Jurisdiction
Agency 008 is the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE), administrating policies for postsecondary institutions statewide (law.cornell.edu).
📑 Divisions & Responsibilities
Division 01 – Community College Plan & Operations
Division 02 – Colleges and Universities Plans & Operations
Division 03 – Coordination & Planning for State‑Supported Colleges & Universities
Includes Productivity Funding Model Policies (Rules 008.03.17‑001, ‑002, ‑003) (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com).
Division 09 – Academic Affairs
Covers certification of private/out‑of‑state institutions under Rule 008.09.05‑001 (regulations.justia.com, regulations.vlex.com).
Division 10 – Financial Aid Division
Governs financial aid programs including the Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program (e.g., Rule 008.10.17‑003) (casetext.com).
A previous rule (008.00.22‑001) has been repealed (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Key Rule Highlights
Division 03: Productivity Funding Model
008.03.17‑001: Two‑Year Colleges
008.03.17‑002: Universities
008.03.17‑003: Allocation of productivity-based funding (regulations.justia.com)
Division 09: Institutional Certification
Under Rule 008.09.05‑001, ADHE serves as staff to AHECB, setting criteria for private and out-of-state institutions to become certified before operating in Arkansas (regulations.vlex.com).
Division 10: Financial Aid Programs
Rule 008.10.17‑003 specifically governs the Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program (casetext.com).
ℹ️ Broader Context
ADHE functions as the administrative arm of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB), working collaboratively with public colleges and universities (adhe.edu).
In 2019, ADHE became a division within the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) through government restructuring (en.wikipedia.org).
✅ Quick Summary Table
| Division | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 01 | Community college planning & operations |
| 02 | Colleges & university planning & operations |
| 03 | State-supported college coordination & productivity funding |
| 09 | Academic affairs & institutional certification |
| 10 | Financial aid & scholarship oversight |
🛠️ Where to Find the Rules
For the full regulatory text and updates, you can check:
Cornell’s LII — for current Agency 008 chapters (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, adhe.edu)
Justia/regulations.justia.com — alternative official repository (regulations.justia.com)
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