Arkansas Research Center (ARC) Employee Directory
Research ServicesArkansas, United States2-10 Employees
Arkansas Research Center (ARC) is a research services organization based in Conway, Arkansas, operating within the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 2009 through initial grants from the U.S. Department of Education, ARC has since continued its work through subsequent U.S. Department of Labor support aimed at expanding longitudinal data systems in workforce contexts. The center focuses on managing and advancing data-driven initiatives that track workforce and education outcomes, contributing to statewide systems that support policy analysis and program evaluation. ARC serves clients and stakeholders connected to education and workforce development, including state agencies and educational institutions, by providing longitudinal data capabilities and related research services. As part of its broader mission within the university ecosystem, ARC occupies a niche in the research services industry that emphasizes data linkage, analysis, and governance to inform decision-making in education and labor programs.