The Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy (ACCLA) is preparing college students to lead beyond campus by fostering civic engagement, collaboration, and civil discourse.
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What We Do
We work collaboratively with partners across sectors to solve problems and create opportunities.
Meet Here
Hold your next convening on our historic cattle ranch atop Petit Jean Mountain.
The Roustabout
The Roustabout, our new coffee shop, is a place for guests to relax and work together.
Our History
Learn about our nonprofit organization, funding, and partnership with the University of Arkansas System.
See the Rockefeller Ethic in Action
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving, and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change.
We call it the Rockefeller Ethic.
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Our mountaintop campus offers an unparalleled, productive space for groups of all sizes to do their best work. We can host intimate lunch meetings to conferences with 150+ attendees. We invite organizations to fill out the Conference Application and take the first step to your next best meeting.
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There must be a place where people can come together to do their best thinking and learning in a way that encourages all voices to contribute in search of solutions to tough issues. The Institute is that place — help us create transformational change in Arkansas and beyond.
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Civic Arkansas Activator Spotlight:Â Daniel FudgeÂ
Strengthening civic engagement in Arkansas requires passionate educators who believe in the power of informed participation. One of those voices is Dr. Daniel Fudge, assistant professor of political science at the University of the Ozarks. Â
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A ‘Tiny Art’ Series By Our Staff
As we wrap up our 20th anniversary year and settle into the holiday season, it feels like the right time to pause and celebrate the people who make this place feel like home. We asked our staff a simple question with a lot of heart behind it: What does our “R” mean to you?
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