Ark. Code Ann. § 6-60-401: Purpose and intent of subchapter

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to make available to an increasing number of citizens of this state opportunities to obtain the benefits of courses of instruction at a college level.

(b) It is the intent of this subchapter to authorize state-supported institutions of higher education to establish within communities in the areas served by the institutions extension courses designed to meet the specific educational and training needs of the communities served without the necessity of constructing new or additional campuses or without the construction of new classroom buildings or facilities.