LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas State University System and Henderson State University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the system to provide various operations support services to the university.

“Henderson State University is an important institution in Arkansas, and the ASU System stands ready to assist its leadership as they navigate through some challenging times,” System President Chuck Welch said. “As a former president of Henderson, I’m very familiar with the campus, excellent faculty and staff. I’m confident our team can provide valuable support and input to the acting president as decisions are made that will return Henderson to sound financial footing.”     MORE

Meanwhile, Henderson State University President Glen Jones announced Friday he would resign as president, effective immediately. Jones has served as university president since March 2012. Jones, a 1992 graduate of Henderson State, plans to return to campus as a professor in August 2020.     MORE