About SAU Tech

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Discover what makes SAU Tech different

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two year public college in the Southern Arkansas University System, serving over 1,800 students each year with accessible, career focused education. Founded in 1968, the college is located in East Camden, Arkansas, inside the Highland Industrial Park.

SAU Tech offers a well rounded student experience that includes on campus housing, NJCAA athletics, and opportunities to participate in student organizations like Tech Scholars, Tech Choir, and cheerleading. With a dedicated team of more than 160 faculty and staff, we are committed to providing a supportive environment where students can build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for their next step, whether that’s a career or continued education.

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Our Mission
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a comprehensive community college that meets the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

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Our Vision
Southern Arkansas University Tech will be the preferred choice for quality education and training in the communities it serves.

Southern Arkansas University Tech Values:

Students — Supporting a diverse group of scholars that demonstrate success in educational pursuits.
Academics — Delivering exceptional educational programs that prepare students for careers or further education.
Unity — Working together with each other, our students, and our stakeholders to achieve the goals of SAU Tech.
Trust — Acknowledging the trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.
Respect — Fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding of each individual.
Openness — Demonstrating transparency in all that we do as a college and as a part of our community.
Communication — Appreciating shared dialogue between the college and all of our stakeholders.
Knowledge — Commending the knowledge we gain from each other and the knowledge delivered within our various academic programs.
Excellence — Encouraging individual and group achievement in all of our endeavors as a learning community.
Teamwork — Collaborating with all sectors of the college to achieve our mission.
Service — Promoting an environment of active involvement within the college and the community.