SB281 Summary

• Appropriates $7,625,859 from state operations funds and $32,450,000 from cash funds to Southeast Arkansas College for fiscal year 2011-2012, totaling $40,075,859.

• Authorizes a maximum of 366 regular employees including 5 administrative officers, 15 academic positions, 30 classified staff positions, and 72 full-time faculty plus 200 part-time faculty.

• Authorizes up to 200 additional part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Establishes three high priorities for Southeast Arkansas College: providing university transfer courses, industrial training in the workplace, and encouraging degree acquisition.

• Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2011, to ensure the college can operate without delay while complying with Arkansas fiscal control laws and procurement regulations.