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NWACC reschedules West Benton County Focus Group date

BENTONVILLE (Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008) – NorthWest Arkansas Community College has changed the date of its Master Plan Focus Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Siloam Springs.

“We're moving the west Benton County focus group from Feb 5 to Feb 26 to afford greater participation by elected officials and business leaders in the region," said Dr. Susan Holmes, who co-chairs the update process.

Focus group meetings are from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. as listed below.

• Monday, Feb. 4, Bella Vista College at the Crossings, corner of Highways 340 and 279
• Wednesday, Feb. 6, Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut
• Thursday, Feb. 14, Bentonville Arvest Bank, 201 NE A Street
• Wednesday, Feb. 20, Fayetteville Genesis Center, 700 Research Center Blvd.
• Thursday, Feb. 21, Springdale Chamber of Commerce, 202 W Emma Ave
• Tuesday, Feb. 26, Siloam Springs Signature Bank, Signature Plaza, 200 N. Progress

The updated Master Facilities and Land Use Plan is designed to better serve northwest Arkansas communities. As such, the college seeks input from community members.

NWACC serves students in Benton and Washington counties through its main campus in Bentonville and several regional centers.

“Our goal is to do the best job possible matching our programs and services to community needs,” College President Dr. Becky Paneitz said. She said the College has grown significantly since completing its first Master Facilities Plan in 2004.

NWACC offers classes in Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, Gentry, and Fayetteville in addition to its main campus in Bentonville.

“Updating the College’s Master Plan gives us an opportunity to align our programs with the needs of each community,” she said.

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