Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus’ collision repair technology program has once again achieved continued accreditation status from the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, reinforcing its reputation for high-quality industry training.
The program’s re-accreditation follows a rigorous review by ASE, which commended ATU-Ozark for upholding curriculum standards that meet the evolving needs of the collision repair industry.
“The explosion in collision technology makes your high-quality collision repair and refinish training program more valuable than ever,” wrote ASE Education Foundation President Michael Coley in a letter to the institution.
ATU-Ozark’s program equips students with skills in frame alignment, dent removal, part replacement, color matching, painting and basic airbrushing. It also provides instruction in solvent-based paints and environmentally friendly waterborne paint technologies.
Kenneth Floyd, program chair and faculty member, credited the accomplishment to collective dedication. “It’s a proud moment for me, as the collision repair technology program chair, to receive this accreditation once again,” Floyd said. “With it, we’re able to provide students with up-to-date ASE training that helps open doors to higher-end shops and puts them on a path to long-term success.”
Floyd also highlighted the collaborative effort behind the achievement: “Maintaining this accreditation takes a lot of hard work, and I want to thank our administration as well. This recognition is truly a team effort. I’m proud to be part of an institution that genuinely cares about the quality of its programs and the future of its students.”
For more information on the collision repair technology program, visit the website.
