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Students have access to the following additional library services:
 A.W. Young Library at Shorter College, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
 Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), Little Rock, Arkansas.
 Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center at Philander Smith College, Little Rock,
Arkansas.
 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library, Little Rock, Arkansas.
 Ottenheimer Library at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas.
 Torreyson Library, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

The libraries listed above allow students to access materials onsite. Students must obtain library
privileges in order to checkout materials.

Licensure and Certification
Completion of a program of study and graduation qualifies an individual to apply to sit for the
certification or licensure examination for entry into a health profession. Successful candidates on
certification or licensure examinations may sign the credentials designating their profession and have all
rights afforded them by the respective profession.

Orientation to the Program of Study
Each program of study provides an orientation for new students. Attendance is mandatory for students.
The program includes information about Baptist Health and its culture, values, policies, safety, security,
school, faculty and student services. In addition, activities may be scheduled so family members or
significant others may meet faculty members and learn what will be occurring during the time of student
enrollment.

Petition for Clemency
Students who have been absent from study at BHCLR for a minimum of four consecutive years and have
a desire to reenter a program of study may petition for clemency for their previous educational experience
at BHCLR. To be considered for clemency the student must meet all criteria below:

1. Be absent from study at BHCLR for a minimum of four consecutive calendar years.

2. Submit a completed petition with a detailed explanation for their previous educational cycle. The
petition should also include rationale as to why they should be allowed to reenter the program of
study. Documentation should be submitted to the appropriate program leader.

3. Meet any additional academic requirements set by the program leader regarding their petition.

Approval of clemency is neither automatic nor guaranteed. The petition for clemency will be reviewed by
the program leader and the Chancellor at BHCLR. Approval of clemency allows that the petitioner is
eligible to apply to the program of study. Approval of clemency does not guarantee selection or
placement into the program of study. Applicant selection will be determined by the appropriate Selection
Committee. See the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP) for Financial Aid eligibility.
Clemency is noted on the official transcript as detailed in the petition.

Program Effectiveness
It is paramount that each school maintains an ongoing process of program effectiveness evaluation.
Several factors comprise the process. Evaluation of Program Effectiveness is measured through the
evaluation of student and graduate outcomes, faculty teaching effectiveness, curriculum evaluations,

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