22 Oct 2011 UACCM to connect to ARE-ON

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) recently announced its plans for the future connection to the new Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON).

As one of Arkansas e-Link’s partners, ARE-ON is a state-of-the-art fiber optic network that provides internet bandwidth for colleges and universities across Arkansas.

“The Arkansas e-Link initiative is an excellent example of what happens when three critical higher education organizations, UAMS, AATYC and ARE-ON, join forces with a common vision,” said Mike Abbiatti, ARE-ON executive director. “E-link is not about fiber infrastructure, it is about what we do with the infrastructure to improve healthcare and education for the citizens of Arkansas.”

UACCM, along with the other education sites, will have the ability to deliver distance learning, provide new opportunities for sharing curriculum and other resources and increase the ability of two-year colleges to meet the training needs of businesses and industries in their communities.

“We are honored to become the first Arkansas community college to connect with this new fiber-optic network that will provide nearly unlimited bandwidth for colleges and universities across Arkansas,” said UACCM Chancellor Dr. Larry Davis.

“ARE-ON opens up expanded opportunities and gives us the resources we need to fully develop our ability to help our students succeed.”