Student and Campus Safety

UA Northark Police Department

The UA Northark Police Department is here to serve and protect.

The UA Northark Police Department consists of Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety Randall Dias, Captain Eddie Ragland, Officer Hunter Ply, and a Reserve Force of additional part time Officers. Campus Police officers are certified by the state of Arkansas.

The UA Northark Police Department continues a working relationship with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Harrison Police Department for additional resources as needed.

Arrests and fines are processed through the Boone County District or Circuit Courts or UA Northark. Parking violations and warning tickets are processed through UA Northark. Employees, students, guests, and properties of UA Northark are under the jurisdiction of the UA Northark Police Department concerning police matters. Arkansas Law and US Federal Laws are enforced by UA Northark Police Department.

For any additional information or questions you might have, please feel free to contact UA Northark Police Department.

Emergency Alerts

MyNortharkAlerts is UA Northark’s emergency alert system that alerts students and staff of college emergencies, inclement weather closings and important announcements. Your cell phone must be able to accept text messages to receive mobile alerts. If your phone does not accept text messages you can still receive the alerts via e-mail. Each semester, students are automatically enrolled in the MyNortharkAlerts system. Students can unsubscribe at any time by replying “stop” or visiting MyNortharkAlerts located at the top of the page at www.northark.edu. Students should update the information when they get a new phone provider or phone number to continue to receive alerts.

Closing Due to Weather Conditions

Inclement Weather Policy: UA Northark is open unless it is announced otherwise. If Northark closes, the closing will be communicated immediately on MyNortharkAlerts mobile phone messaging system, Facebook, Twitter and the UA Northark website. During inclement weather conditions, the college will make every effort to announce closings for day classes as early as possible. A determination regarding evening classes will be announced by 3 p.m. to allow students adequate time to drive to campus.

Even when UA Northark is not closed, students, faculty, and staff should use personal discretion regarding their travel decisions.

Campus Hazing Transparency Report

UA Northark

Reporting Period: July 1, 2025 – December 23, 2025

Introduction

The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires colleges and universities to publish a Campus Hazing Transparency Report summarizing incidents in which a recognized student organization has been found responsible for hazing under institutional policy.

Statement of Zero Findings

For the reporting period listed above, UA Northark received no reports of hazing that resulted in a finding of responsibility for any recognized student organization.

As a result, there are no hazing incidents to report for this period.

Hazing Policy and Reporting Information – the policy is located at — Anti-Hazing Policy

UA Northark prohibits hazing in all forms. Concerns or reports may be submitted through:

• Online Reporting Form: https://northark.atlassian.net/helpcenter/pioneer-portal/user/login?destination=

• Student Affairs Office: 870-391-3331 or tbrown@northark.edu

• Campus Police: Randall Dias, Chief of Police, 870-391-3305 or randall.dias@northark.edu

Education and Prevention Efforts

To support a safe campus environment, the college provides:

• Student organization training

• New student orientation content

• Student organization advisor development

• Campus awareness campaigns