ARE-ON is a consortium of the research and education institutions and public service agencies that was formed to foster the development of Arkansas research, education, public service and economic development. It operates the research and education network for the state of Arkansas. Its members consist of the four-year public universities and two-year community colleges in Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Its mission is to promote, develop and apply advanced application and communication technologies to support and enhance education, research, public service and economic development.