ABOUT HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY:
At this time in your life, there are more questions than answers. Where should I go to college? What are my friends doing? Should I stay at home or move away? What in the world should my major be? The fact that you're exploring this CD is a step in the right direction.

Henderson State University can help you find the answers. They offer world-class education in a highly personalized, guidance-rich environment. We offer a four-year, diverse and dynamic college lifestyle beyond the classroom. And when you leave, you'll have a highly marketable degree that you can take anywhere. Best of all, Henderson costs literally thousands less per year than most major state schools - in or out of state.

Founded in 1890, Henderson is nestled in beautiful Arkadelphia, Arkansas (pop. 10,000). Of the nine public universities in the state, Henderson is one of only two universities originally established as four-year, degree-conferring institutions. Today, Henderson attracts outstanding students with ACT scores higher than two-thirds of college freshmen nationwide-and boasts a campus with more than $50 million in new construction and renovations in the last decade.

Arkadelphia itself is an ideal college community. It is neither too big nor too small, which makes it a perfect place for your first time away from home. Situated in an area of rivers and lakes, the campus is set on 150 acres and includes 27 major facilities. Henderson is highly modern, comfortable, convenient, and absolutely structured around the needs of today's digital-age college students.

MISSION STATEMENT :
The Mission Statement Henderson State University is Arkansas's public liberal arts university. True to the century-long tradition that has distinguished Henderson since its founding, the university remains dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate curricula and graduate programs. Henderson, a Southern regional institution with a diverse student body, advocates a program based on the liberal arts, regardless of specific educational interests. Through a common core of courses in arts and sciences, as well as through the more specialized curricula, the university fosters the maximum growth and development of each student. More specifically, Henderson endeavors to provide an education that will nurture in each student the capacity:

To think logically and critically;
To speak and write effectively;
To appreciate the complexity and diversity of world cultures;
To understand the physical universe;
To participate as a concerned, intelligent citizen;
To acquire mastery of a particular field of study;
To mature intellectually, emotionally, and physically; and
To discern appropriate uses of technology.

Henderson's primary mission is to excel in undergraduate education, always striving to enrich the quality of learning and teaching. In pursuit of this goal, the university seeks a culturally rich and diverse student community, actively recruiting, challenging, supporting, and motivating students to achieve academic success. Quality in education is fostered not only by positively motivated student body, but also by a faculty and staff distinguished for their continuing commitment to excellence. University care and concern, positive student response, small class sizes, and a personal friendly atmosphere- these characteristics are the heart of Henderson.

The university encourages excellence and supports scholarly and creative endeavors on the part of both its faculty and students. These endeavors form the foundation upon which Henderson builds appropriate programs in response to the needs of various communities that it serves. In close concert with these communities, Henderson applies its expertise to develop those programs that will promote the preservation and improvement of the quality of life in Arkansas.

STUDENT LIFE :
Henderson State University has a tradition and history of providing quality education in an embracing atmosphere. Established in 1890, Henderson has the reputation of the "School with a Heart," and faculty and administration take that reputation seriously.

More than 90 student organizations await your participation at Henderson. In addition to departmental organizations such as chemistry club, Henderson offers a variety of activities including religious and political organizations, Greek fraternities and sororities, and honor societies.

Other than club activities, Henderson students have a variety of on-campus entertainment options available throughout the year. Student productions, faculty concerts, guest speakers and performers, and Gulf South Conference sports enrich evenings and weekends. Movies on the Quad - outdoor events where students can see recent motion picture releases on a 20x30 foot inflatable screen - are offered each fall and spring, free of charge.