Business and Industry | NewsOctober 23, 2025

Four Programs Earn ATMAE Reaccreditation

Written By: Rachel Putman

Four University of Arkansas – Fort Smith degree programs have earned reaccreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), reflecting the university’s commitment to academic quality and workforce readiness.

The reaccredited programs include the Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science in General Technology-Welding, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. The decision was confirmed during the ATMAE Board of Accreditation hearing, held during the organization’s annual conference in Memphis this week.

“UAFS is committed to ATMAE’s themes of leadership, innovation, and collaboration,” said Dr. Latisha Settlage, dean of the College of Business and Industry, who is at the annual conference with a team of students who will compete in the ATMAE robotics competition.

ATMAE accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, ensuring that accredited programs meet rigorous standards in quality, transparency and continuous improvement. Reaccreditation signifies that UAFS programs continue to meet or exceed those standards, enhancing credibility and competitiveness.

In 2024, ATMAE updated its recognized scope of accreditation to include associate, baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in technology, technology management, applied technology, engineering technology, applied engineering, and technology-related disciplines. Accreditation applies to programs delivered at nationally and regionally accredited institutions in the United States and globally, provided they meet equivalent standards.