We are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Valerie Long to Executive Assistant to the President.

"We are proud of Valerie's accomplishments and her promotion is well deserved," said Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College. "Valerie has done exceptional work here in the president's office and has shown a willingness to take on new challenges in assisting the administration team and me."

"I am incredibly grateful to be given the opportunity to serve the College in a greater capacity.   Our administration truly cares about helping students succeed, and I love being able to support that mission in my work. " said Valerie.

A native of Melbourne, AR, Long holds a bachelors in Addiction Studies from the University of Central Arkansas. Valerie comes to us with a wealth of knowledge in administrative work, having served as a counselor in the medical field.