Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-3-132. Centers for applied technology--Criteria--Designation

(A) An established record of research, development, and instruction in the area of technology;

(B) The capacity to conduct research and development activities in collaboration with private enterprises;

(C) The capacity to secure substantial private and other government funding for the proposed center;

(D) The ability and willingness to cooperate with other colleges and universities in conducting research and development activities and in disseminating research results and to work with institutions of higher learning to enhance the quality of technological education in the area or areas of technology involved; and

(E) The ability and willingness to cooperate with the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Arkansas Economic Development Council, and other economic development agencies in promoting the growth and development in Arkansas of enterprises based upon or benefiting from the areas of technology involved; and