Basic Academic Services

Basic Academic Services is the portal of entry for all incoming freshman. Here, you will receive assistance with orientation, advisement, registration, and instruction in two orientation classes—Personal and Social Development 1210 and Career and Life Planning 1120.

We exist to to assist the new student in making a smooth transition to college life.

Explore how programming below to learn how we help make taking the next step in your academic journey a great one.

New Transfer Student Orientation
Personal/Social Development Career Life Planning
Orientation Assistants and Student Leaders

Contacts

Dr. Mary Brentley
Director | Basic Academic Services
brentleym@uapb.edu
870-575-8341

Meet Our Director

Dr. Mary Brentley

Dr. Mary Brentley is the esteemed Director and Assistant Professor of Basic Academic Services. In her multifaceted role, she is dedicated to providing foundational academic support to students, ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their educational endeavors.

As the Director of Basic Academic Services, Dr. Brentley oversees the administration of programs designed to enhance students’ academic skills and performance. She leads a team of dedicated professionals in developing and implementing initiatives that support student learning, retention, and success. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic vision aimed at improving academic services and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

OUR IMPACT

College Transition

Our services provide support to over 1,000 new & transfer students each academic year.

Freshmen-focused Activities

Each semester, BAS conducts the following freshman-centered activities:
plans and implements a series of orientation activities;
provides registration advising to freshmen (students with less than 30 semester hours);
provides follow-up advising and counseling to freshmen.

Hands-on Advising

To help students navigate their first-year, all freshmen (students with less than 30 semester credit hours) are assigned an academic advisor from the Basic Academic Services unit.