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<div>[[Image:UCALogo.jpg|lright|thumb|100px|UCA Logo]]<br />
The '''University of Central Arkansas''' is a state-run institution located in the city of [[Conway]], the seat of [[Faulkner County]], north of [[Little Rock]] and is the second <!-- UCA is the second largest, ASU is not. If you count campuses in the system, then UALR and UAPB would be counted with the U of A, but they are not --> largest university by enrollment in Arkansas, and the third largest college system in the state. The school is most respected for its programs in Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. It is also the home of the [[UCA Honors College]] as well as four Residential Colleges.<br />
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==History and Mission [http://archives.uca.edu/uca_History/a_brief_history_of_uca.htm A Brief History of UCA<!-- Bot generated title -->]==<br />
[[Image:GardensUCA.JPG|lright|thumb|250px|Flowers looking towards the south, central part of campus.]]<br />
The Arkansas State Legislature created The Arkansas State Normal School (now known as UCA) in 1907. The purpose of The Arkansas State Normal School was to properly train students to become professional teachers and rid Arkansas of haphazard schoolteachers. Classes began in 1908 with nine academic departments, one building on 80 acres, 107 students and seven faculty members. Two faculty members taught in two departments and President Doyne taught pedagogy and Latin. <br />
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In 1925, Arkansas State Normal School became known as Arkansas State Teachers College. The change in names accurately reflected the main program of instruction and mission of the institution. Arkansas State Teachers College was known for decades as the premier teacher training college in the State of Arkansas.<br />
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By 1967, the mission of Arkansas State Teachers College had changed. Though teacher training was still an important part of the institution’s mission, other fields began to expand in liberal arts studies and in the emerging field of health care. To recognize the institution’s existing academic diversity another name change was in order. In January 1967, Arkansas State Teachers College became State College of Arkansas. <br />
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President Silas Snow, who championed the name change in 1967, organized State College of Arkansas along university lines in preparation for still yet another name change. State College of Arkansas grew rapidly and offered an ever-widening range of degree programs. By January of 1975, Snow’s efforts were realized as the State Department of Higher Education recommended State College of Arkansas be known as The University of Central Arkansas (UCA).<br />
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==Enrollment==<br />
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UCA has a Fall 2008 enrollment of 12,959, the largest in its history, and an increase of 2.7 percent over its enrollment one year earlier, which was 12,619.<br />
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In the September 19, 2007 edition of ''The Echo'' (campus newspaper), the fall 2007 enrollment was listed at 12,619. [http://www.ucaecho.net/stories/index.php?id=618] In fall 2006, 12,330 students were enrolled at UCA. [http://www.uca.edu/research/cardfall2006.php] UCA's enrollment has increased by over 30% in the past five years and 46% over the past four years. In fall 2002, UCA had an enrollment of approximately 8,500. [http://www.uca.edu/web/weblog/index.php?itemid=1473] In fall 2005, students come from 38 states and 55 countries. Full fall 2005 enrollment statistics can be found [http://www.uca.edu/research/factbook05.php here].<br />
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==Traditions==<br />
[[Image:Oldmainuca.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Main Hall, the oldest building on campus.]]<br />
<br />'''UCA Colors -''' The colors for UCA were decided the first year and according to an article in the November 24th, 1908 edition of the Log Cabin Democrat, were said to be purple and silver. President Doyne assigned the task of developing school colors to W.O. Wilson and Ida Waldran in 1908. Wilson was wearing a gray sweater and Waldran was wearing a purple scarf. They chose the colors based upon the color of the clothing they were wearing that day. Both Wilson and Waldran thought that purple and gray complemented each other. Today the official colors for all UCA sports teams are purple and gray.<br />
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'''UCA Mascot''' - It wasn’t until 1920 that the UCA athletic teams had a mascot. According to Dr. Ted Worley, author of A History of The Arkansas State Teachers College, the UCA teams from 1908-1919 were referred to by many names, including: Tutors, Teachers, Pedagogues, Pea-Pickers and Normalites. In 1920 the Bears became the mascot for the teams. However, it wasn’t until April 7, 1921 that the teams were called “Bears” in print. Dr. Worley also quoted sources as saying the Bear was an appropriate symbol for the school because Arkansas’ nickname was the “Bear State.” The women's teams were known as the Bearettes for several years. The name of Sugar Bear came later. Victor E. Bear came about in 1999 and Victoria E. Bear came soon after. Bruce D. Bear became the newest addition to the UCA family in 2006 <br />
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'''Main Hall''' – is the oldest building on campus. This building was completed in 1919 and was built by George Donaghey, the man for whom Donaghey Avenue is named and a former governor of the State of Arkansas. After the building was built it served a dual role as the administration building and as a classroom building. It continued to serve as the administration building until the 1960s.<br />
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'''World War II Marker''' - UCA's World War II Memorial was dedicated in October 2003. The memorial contains the names and branch of service of forty-six UCA Alumni who were killed during World War II. The memorial is a permanent reminder of those UCA Alumni who gave their lives fighting for their country. <br />
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'''Senior Legacy Walk Brick Campaign''' -The Senior Walk is located in the courtyard in front of the Student Center. Each year, graduates will have the opportunity to purchase bricks as part of their class year. For $100, graduates can purchase a brick that will be inscribed with his/her name or the name of a graduate that a purchaser want to honor.<br />
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==UCA Presidents==<br />
[[Image:Torreysonlibrary.JPG |left|thumb|250px|Torreyson Library, named after Burr Walter Torreyson.]]<br />
[[John James Doyne]] 1908-1917<br />
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[[Burr Walter Torreyson]] 1917-1930<br />
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[[Heber L. McAlister]] 1930-1941<br />
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[[Nolen M. Irby]] 1941-1953<br />
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[[Silas D. Snow]] 1953-1975<br />
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[[Jefferson D. Farris]] 1975-1986<br />
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[[Winfred L. Thompson]] 1988-2001<br />
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[[Lu Hardin]] 2002-2008<br />
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After President Thompson resigned the presidency he was replaced on an interim basis on December 21, 2001 by Dr. John smith, vice-president of financial services. Smith served in this capacity until September 22, 2002. Hardin took the reins at UCA on September 23, 2002. He has a Bachelor of Arts with high honors from Arkansas Tech University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas Law School. Hardin served as an Arkansas State Senator for 14 years and was chairman of the Senate Education Committee and also served on the Joint Budget Committee and Legislative Council. He chaired the Arkansas Advisory Council for Vocational Education and served 12 years as a Professor of Legal Studies at Arkansas Tech University. In addition, he was a trial attorney for 10 years. Prior to becoming UCA’s eighth president, Hardin was Director of the Department of Higher Education for six years. [http://archives.uca.edu/uca_History/eighth_president.htm Eighth President<!-- Bot generated title -->] President Lu Hardin announced his resignation at the August 28, 2008 Board of Trustee's meeting and just before Tom Courtway, UCA Vice President and General Counsel, was named Interim President.<br />
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==Academics==<br />
[[Image:Snowfineartscenter.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Snow Fine Arts Center]]<br />
The University has 6 distinct colleges offering over 75 majors.[http://www.uca.edu/uca/acaddepts.php] These colleges are: The College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.<br />
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The university is famous for its innovative Honors College, which has received national recognition for its excellence. Small classes, distinguished faculty, TAG and URGE grants for students, high ACT and SAT scores, and outstanding medical and graduate school admission rates are hallmarks of the College. The Carnegie Foundation said the [[UCA Honors College]] was "One of the most widely imitated programs in the country," and former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrell Bell described the Honors College as being "An Ivy League education at a bargain basement price."[http://www.uca.edu/divisions/academic/honors/index1.php?nav=p&sec=pro&pg=about]<br />
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In 2006, ''U.S. News & World Report'' ranked UCA 61st in the South in academic excellence. This marks the first year that UCA has been ranked. UCA was the only public Arkansas university in that category. [http://www.uca.edu/web/weblog/index.php?itemid=1473]<br />
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==The Colleges==<br />
The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR, comprises six colleges. In addition to the programs offered at the colleges, it has a study abroad program. Students may, for example, study Literature in Italy and U.K., healthcare in China or Sociology in Africa. Credits earned at several foreign universities may be credited towards a degree at UCA.<br />
[[Image:Irby Court Yard.JPG|left|thumb|300px|The courtyard outside of Irby Hall.]]<br />
'''College of Fine Arts and Communication''' <br />
The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers five fields of study for a degree. Available disciplines include public relations, communications, art and writing. Many of the college's degrees enable graduates to work or teach in their chosen profession. The college offers both bachelor and graduate programs. <br />
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'''College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics''' <br />
This college offers six fields of study in physical and natural sciences. Undergraduate programs include those in biology, chemistry, computer science, pre-medicine, pre-engineering and pre-veterinary science. The college offers both bachelor and master's degrees. <br />
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'''College of Business Administration''' <br />
Business students attending the University of Central Arkansas can pursue an associate, graduate, bachelor or MBA degree through this college. It offers four major fields of study, including accounting, finance, information systems and marketing. <br />
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'''College of Health and Behavioral Sciences''' <br />
This college offers bachelor and graduate degrees in health, education, counseling, military science, nursing, therapy and speech pathology. ROTC students at the University of Central Arkansas attend this college for training as a commissioned officer. Courses are also available in fitness and exercise. <br />
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'''College of Liberal Arts''' <br />
There are seven fields of study available at the College of Liberal Arts. The college offers graduate and bachelor degrees. Available fields of study include philosophy, foreign language, political science, geography and history. <br />
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'''College of Education''' <br />
The College of Education offers University of Central Arkansas students Ph.D., bachelor and master's degree programs. These programs provide the skills required to work in teaching, educational administration and curriculum development.<br />
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==Residential Colleges==<br />
[[Image:Studentcenteruca.JPG|left|thumb|300px|The Student Center. Went through a major remodeling in the summer of 2008..]]<br />
There are currently four residential colleges[http://www.uca.edu/divisions/academic/undergradstudies/Residential/#advantage]at UCA. The four RC are Hughes Hall(97), State Residential College (99), Minton (05) and Short/Denny (2006).<br />
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Residential colleges are more than just places to live. They are co-educational learning communities in which students and their professors interact closely with one another. By living in the same residence hall as a faculty member, and taking classes with other college members, residential college students form academic connections which enrich the entire educational experience. <br />
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Any student admitted to UCA is eligible to apply for admission to the Residential Colleges. The program is open to students in all majors and programs. Students generally enter a residential learning community the first semester of their freshman year. <br />
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The UCA Residential College Program is a community of learners that was implemented in 1997 to educate the whole student. To do this, the program provides each student with opportunities to develop her or his academic, professional, and societal lives. <br />
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Academically, the RC college program expects their graduates to: know themselves as discerning thinkers who are able to evaluate and interpret complex information from a variety of sources, have a strong commitment to making learning a life-long process, express themselves thoughtfully and with meaning in a variety of contexts <br />
[[Image:Studentcentercourtyard.JPG|right|thumb|300px|The courtyard outside of the Student Center.]]<br />
Professionally, the RC college program expects their: work well in teams, including those of varied composition; building consensus and working with dissension; utilize learned technological skills in ways which further and enhance their careers; act creatively, ethically, and with initiative.<br />
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Socially, the RC college program expects their: demonstrate a sense of commitment to local and global concerns; contribute their time, talents, and efforts in service to the community; recognize themselves as part of a diverse and ever-changing world.<br />
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Because "the end depends upon the beginning," the UCA Residential College Program dedicates its faculty and resources to making the transitions from high school to college and college-to-career both meaningful and successful. By offering a space for conversations about things that matter, we build the communalities and connections so essential to our education and our society.<br />
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==Drama and Theater Arts==<br />
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The University of Central Arkansas is Arkansas's premiere dramatic school. The program promotes active student involvement in all areas of production including acting, stage management, scenery, costumes, lights, sound, props, and management. The theater program participates annually in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and has walked away with numerous awards. UCA also holds the annual Arkansas High School Audition Day which is a chance for any High School senior interested in majoring in theater to audition before most of the theater programs in the state of Arkansas. Also, UCA Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. This accreditation assures students and parents that the UCA Theatre program meets professional standards of quality in theater education and training as set forth by the Association.<br />
[http://www.uca.edu/theatre/ www.uca.edu/theatre]<br />
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==Public Appearances==<br />
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UCA Public Appearances is a division of the University’s College of Fine Arts & Communication. Its primary responsibilities are to manage the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall--a 1200-seat, state-of-the-art theater--and to develop and present performing arts programming in the hall. <br />
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The Reynolds Performance Hall opened on September 15, 2000, with a sold-out concert by the late Ray Charles. Since then, the theater has hosted numerous celebrities, including the Temptations, Ms. Gladys Knight, the Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, The Golden Dragon Acrobats, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and many national and international touring companies.<br />
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A three-person full-time staff, two part-time staff, and numerous student workers are employed by Public Appearances.<br />
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In 2004, UCA Public Appearances created UCA Ticket Central, which provides ticketing services for all ticketed events on the campus. UCA Ticket Central serves Public Appearances, Athletics (football & basketball), UCA Theatre, the Conway Symphony Orchestra, Student Activities events, and events sponsored by organizations within and outside the University. <br />
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UCA Public Appearances is supported by State funds, funds generated by the UCA Performing Arts fees, grants, ticket sales, and donations.<br />
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[http://www.uca.edu/publicappearances/ www.uca.edu/publicappearances]<br />
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==Athletics==<br />
[[Image:UCABEARS.JPG|thumb|right|Central Arkansas Bears logo]]<br />
The University of Central Arkansas participates in 14 NCAA Division I Varsity Sports and one College Subvision (formerly I-AA football), supported by the efforts of a diverse group of over 300 male and female student-athletes. Its men's teams are called the Bears and the women's are the Sugar Bears.<br />
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UCA presently competes in seven men's sports (American football, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, cross country and track) and eight women's sports (basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country and track). <br />
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From 1993 to 2006, UCA competed in the West Division of the Gulf South Conference. In 2005-2006, UCA's men's athletic teams won the conference's All Sports Trophy. However, on July 1, 2006, UCA moved to the Southland Conference, which is Division I-AA in football and Division I in all other sports. UCA plans to be a full Division I member by September 10, 2010.<br />
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Prior to moving to Division II, UCA competed in NAIA Division I for most sports, winning the national football championship three times (1984 {co-champs}, 1985 {co-champs} and 1991) and finishing runner-up once (1976). Between 1979 and 1992, UCA won or shared 13 out of 14 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championships (AIC) and went to the playoffs 12 times in that span. A number of former Bears have found success in the NFL, including [[Landon Trusty]], [[Willie Davis (wide receiver)|Willie Davis]], Tyree Davis, Dave Burnette, Curtis Burrow, Andre Collins, David Evans, and most notably [[Monte Coleman]]. <br />
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The most famous athlete in school history is unquestionably [[Scottie Pippen]]. Pippen was a 6'2" walk-on his first year at UCA, but by the time his sophomore year rolled around, he had grown to 6'7", and would be a starter for the next three seasons. Scottie was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 5th pick in the 1987 NBA draft, and then traded to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice. Polynice was never a major factor in the NBA, but Scottie won six world championships (1991&ndash;1993 and 1996&ndash;1998) while playing for the Bulls (1987 - 1998) alongside Michael Jordan. Not long after his retirement, Pippen was voted as one of the NBA's Top 50 Players of All-Time, and the Chicago Bulls retired his jersey number (#33). His jersey at UCA is also retired, and hangs in the rafters. Pippen also played for the Houston Rockets (1998 - 1999) and the Portland Trail Blazers (1999&ndash;2003). Pippen is retired, and lives with his family in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. <br />
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<!-- Unsourced image removed: Image:Farris_Center.jpg|Home to UCA's D-I basketball teams. --><br />
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<!-- Unsourced image removed: Image:Prince_Center.jpg|The Prince Center. Home to UCA volleyball. --><br />
<!-- Unsourced image removed: Image:UCAField.jpg|UCA Field is home to the university's baseball team. --><br />
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===Fight Song===<br />
''UCA Fight Song''<br />
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Go-Go-Fight Bears<br />
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You will lead us on to victory<br />
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Hey, go-fight-win team<br />
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Bears will charge the field and never yield<br />
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So, GO BEARS, GO!<br />
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We've got the spir-it, and we'll show our colors<br />
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Here tonight-so let's cheer<br />
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The Purple and the Gray Team<br />
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The Mighty BEARS will win the FIGHT!<br />
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==Greek Life==<br />
Approximately 10% of UCA's students are members of one of the 20 Greek organizations hosted by the campus. Greek life was established on 1915. The organizations also devote thousands of man-hours and dollars to local charities each year.<br />
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List of Greek Organizations at UCA<br />
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'''Interfraternity''' <br />
Pi Kappa Alpha,<br />
Phi Sigma Kappa,<br />
Sigma Tau Gamma,<br />
Kappa Sigma,<br />
Sigma Nu,<br />
Sigma Phi Epsilon,<br />
and Phi Lambda Chi<br />
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'''Panhellenic Council''' <br />
Alpha Sigma Alpha,<br />
Delta Zeta,<br />
Alpha Sigma Tau,<br />
Sigma Kappa,<br />
Sigma Sigma Sigma<br />
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'''National Pan-Hellenic Council''' <br />
Alpha Phi Alpha,<br />
Kappa Alpha Psi,<br />
Omega Psi Phi,<br />
Phi Beta Sigma,<br />
Iota Phi Theta,<br />
Alpha Kappa Alpha,<br />
Delta Sigma Theta,<br />
Zeta Phi Beta,<br />
Sigma Gamma Rho<br />
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==Registered Student Organizations==<br />
The University is home to more than 200 registered student organizations, with more forming every year.<br />
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Notable other RSO's include Young Democrats, College Libertarians, College Republicans, Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, Student Council for Exceptional Children, PRISM, Business and Information Technology (BIT), Computer Science Club, Model UN, Campus Dialogue, Pre-Med Society, and a myriad of religious organizations.<br />
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Also, there are minority-focused organizations such as Griot Society, Minority Mentorship, Students for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC), S.U.A.A.W., Black Men United (BMU)<br />
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==Student Government Association==<br />
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The [[Student Government Association]], SGA, represents the student body at all times and in all circumstances, in areas such as: allocating and administrating student activity funds; advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions to SGA; planning and supervising all SGA elections; and approving charters or cancellations of RSOs. <br />
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The SGA was created to represent student interests on campus and push for initiatives that are beneficial for the student body. We are here to make sure that students are the number one priority in every decision made at UCA. The Slogan of SGA is: Students First! <br />
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The SGA is composed of total of forty senators divided into: "The Executive Board" consisting of a Executive President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President of Operations, Vice-President of Finance.<br />
SGA representation from each class shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Five (5) Representatives.<br />
Additional Members: Five (5) Senators at Large, Three (3) Graduate Senators.<br />
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The full Senate meets every Monday at 5 pm in Student Center 208 and all students are invited to attend. This is the time when all the classes and committees come together, under the direction of the Executive Board, to report on goals and projects that are being carried out by the body. Any student can be appointed to a committee.<br />
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==External links==<br />
===Administration & programs===<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/ University of Central Arkansas]<br />
* [http://www.ucasports.com/ UCA Sports]<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/honors UCA Honors College]<br />
* [http://www.ucaecho.net// ''The Echo''], the official UCA student newspaper<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/bands/ UCA Bands]<br />
* [http://uca.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=29051&catalogId=10001&langId=-1 UCA Bookstore]<br />
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===Student organizations & outreach===<br />
* [http://www.ucafans.com/ UCAfans.com, Where to talk about the Bears & Sugar Bears]<br />
* [http://www.ucakappasigma.com/ Nu Kappa Chapter of Kappa Sigma]<br />
* [http://www.ucaphisig.com/ Epsilon Mu Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.lambdaphi.net/ Lambda Phi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.ucasigep.com/ AR Zeta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon]<br />
* [http://www.geocities.com/uca_alphas/ Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.ucadeltazeta.com/ Epsilon Xi Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority]<br />
* [http://www.epsilonphi.com/ Epsilon Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha]<br />
* [http://www.conwaybcm.com/ Baptist Collegiate Ministry]<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/org/prism UCA PRISM Gay-Straight Alliance]<br />
* [http://www.salhonors.org/uca Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society]<br />
* [http://www.geocities.com/kkpsiepsilonbeta/ Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity]<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/org/tbs/ Gamma Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma Sorority]<br />
* [http://www.arkansasiotas.com/ Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity]</div>CPorterhttps://honors.uca.edu/wiki/index.php?title=UCA_Student_Government_Association&diff=6760UCA Student Government Association2008-10-19T00:06:11Z<p>CPorter: </p>
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<div>The '''Student Government Association''' of the [[University of Central Arkansas]], SGA, represents the student body at all times and in all circumstances, in areas such as: allocating and administrating student activity funds; advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions to SGA; planning and supervising all SGA elections; and approving charters or cancellations of RSOs. <br />
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The SGA was created to represent student interests on campus and push for initiatives that are beneficial for the student body. It exists to make sure that students are the number one priority in every decision made at [[UCA]]. The Slogan of SGA is: Students First! <br />
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The SGA is composed of total of forty senators divided into: "The Executive Board" consisting of a Executive President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President of Operations, Vice-President of Finance. SGA representation from each class shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Five (5) Representatives. Additional Members: Five (5) Senators at Large, Three (3) Graduate Senators. <br />
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The full Senate meets every Monday at 5 pm in Student Center 208. All students are invited to attend. This is the time when all the classes and committees come together, under the direction of the Executive Board, to report on goals and projects that are being carried out by the body. Any student can be appointed to a committee. <br />
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==History==<br />
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Dorothy Long — served 16 years as Senate Advisor<br />
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'''Early 40's'''<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* SIC — Student Interest Committee<br />
* 5 members appointed by the President<br />
* (sponsor receptions, dance, teas)<br />
* There was an activity fee, same ratio as now<br />
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'''End of 40's'''<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Students concerned, wanted to start a Senate<br />
* Student Council organized<br />
* Managed activities<br />
* Worked with Royal Rooters closely<br />
* * Issue — Getting Student Center<br />
* Always sponsored pageant, pep rallies, Homecoming, elections<br />
* Retreat at Mt. View, Petit Jean<br />
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'''Mid 50's'''<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Changed Student Council to Student Senate<br />
* Good attendance — weren't allowed to miss<br />
* Dealt with complaints of food, residence hall hours, and dance bands<br />
* Met Monday nights<br />
* Good leadership (mostly Greek in early days)<br />
* Some of the leadership — Art Dunaway, Phil Logan, Jerry Riddle, Sheffield<br />
* Nelson (2 terms), Mark Thomas<br />
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1971<br />
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President: Jerry Riddle<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Senators met with Hendrix senators, merge programs<br />
* Bike racks<br />
* Gym hours<br />
* "Chase" concert<br />
* Dorm Awareness Week<br />
* Marquee<br />
* Homecoming Dance<br />
* Senator absences a problem<br />
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1972 <br />
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President: Townsley<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Served as guides for freshmen orientation<br />
* Wrote resolution to city (Little Rock) barring rock concert<br />
* Poll concerning women's rights (regarding residence hail)<br />
* Stay-On-Campus Weekend<br />
* Motorcycles not allowed on campus<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Sadie Hawkins Week<br />
* ZZ Top Concert<br />
* Arts Festival<br />
* Cancel afternoon classes in November to vote<br />
* Voted to allow non-senators right to speak<br />
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1974-1975 <br />
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President: Mike Felts<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Week to achieve "University" status (State College of Arkansas)<br />
* Work with Royal Rooters<br />
* Living conditions of Wingo Hall (for married couples)<br />
* Invited UALR president to speak on their Book Program<br />
* Grading system<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Tennis courts flooding<br />
* Clocks on campus<br />
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1977-1978 <br />
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President: Michael Jones<br />
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Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Dances after football games<br />
* Parking meters, ice machines in residence halls<br />
* Canoes<br />
* Space for motorcycles<br />
* Senate radio program each week (15 minutes)<br />
* Requested drawings to update Student Center<br />
* Open Student Center for Sunday<br />
* Books<br />
* Purchase curtains for center<br />
* Speed breakers<br />
* Lighting by Library<br />
* Funding of religious organizations questionable<br />
* Student Affairs gives Senate a Fish Fry<br />
* "Fireball" Concert<br />
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1978-1979 <br />
<br />
President: Kelly Erstine<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Executive meets with President 7:00 A.M. weekly<br />
* Left turn signal at Donaghey and Bruce<br />
* Hire additional workers in residence halls<br />
* Proposal -- not have nine weeks grades sent home<br />
* Bear Football Appreciation Day<br />
* Senate meet in lobby of State Hall<br />
* Questionnaire on residence hall visitation<br />
<br />
1979-1980 <br />
<br />
President: George Platt<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Proposal for separate entertainment board<br />
* Assisted with SOS program (served as staff)<br />
* Free donuts/coffee during registration<br />
* Purchase a portable stage<br />
* Want to delete organization funding<br />
* Want to print a directory<br />
* Student survey<br />
* Book exchange<br />
* Graduation policy (don't have to attend)<br />
* Human Rights Committee Resolution<br />
<br />
1980-1981 <br />
<br />
President: David Moody<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Basketball goals in parking lots<br />
* Ohio Players Concert<br />
* Dances<br />
* Registration on campus for voters<br />
* Clock for Student Center<br />
* Purchase typewriters<br />
* Button machine<br />
* Daycare Center proposal for students<br />
* Fund Pep Band<br />
* Demerit System<br />
* Organization funding<br />
<br />
1981-1982 <br />
<br />
President: Mike Erwin<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Blood Drive<br />
* Concert "Air Supply"<br />
* Sponsor ROTC Race<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Hall & Oates<br />
* $2000.00 construction Fitness Trail<br />
* Senator-At-Large a big issue<br />
* Voted one of three advisors-Finance Advisor<br />
* Senate Lounge<br />
<br />
1982-1983 <br />
<br />
President: Tab Townsell<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Resolution football team move to East side<br />
* Ice machine survey<br />
* Extend Student Center hours<br />
* Allocated money for safe<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Organization funding<br />
* Sponsored forum on tuition, room & board<br />
<br />
<br />
1983-1984 <br />
<br />
President: Curtis Barnett<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* $5000.00 to beautify Irby Lawn, passed<br />
* UCA Birthday Party<br />
* University Sing<br />
* Parking Issue<br />
* Commodores Concert<br />
* Fund intramurals -- $1.00 of activity fee (motion failed)<br />
* Lower Summer Senate activity fee from $7.50 to $5.00<br />
* Gerald Ford — Speaker on campus<br />
* Fee distribution an issue<br />
<br />
1984-1985 <br />
<br />
President: Doug Stanley<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Cancer Society Project<br />
* Review issues of MTV<br />
* President Farris host dinner for senators<br />
* Jeffrey Osborne Concert<br />
* Vortex funding<br />
* University Sing, Air Band<br />
* Change machine<br />
* Allocate $6200.00 intramurals<br />
* Lee Greenwood Concert<br />
* Runway lights purchased<br />
<br />
1985-1986 <br />
<br />
President: Ginny Lyke<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Organization funding an issue<br />
* Senators Day<br />
* Hours extended in Farris Center<br />
* Senate Column in ECHO weekly<br />
* Extend Library hours<br />
* Stamp machine in Student Center<br />
* Day at the Races<br />
* Printer for Library<br />
* Proposed to redistribute activity fee<br />
<br />
<br />
1986-1987 <br />
<br />
President: Carl Young<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Move Senate offices<br />
* Senate brochure<br />
* Senate questionnaire during registration<br />
* Better lighting proposed<br />
* Ice machines<br />
* Food drive for needy<br />
* Vice President for Administration (McCormack) guest speaker<br />
* Access to Westgate<br />
* Name the streets<br />
<br />
1988-1995 History Missing<br />
<br />
1996-1997 President: Matt Jordan<br />
<br />
Vice President: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Treasurer: Erin Burns<br />
<br />
Secretary: Carrie Johnson<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Reduced the number of visitor parking spaces<br />
* Decreased number of parking meter spaces by Christian Cafeteria<br />
* Student Activity Fee — SGA General Funding changed from 85% to 75%<br />
* SGA Operating Budget changed from 10% to 20%<br />
* Purchased computers for Student Activity Center<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* "State of the University Address" by President Thompson once a semester<br />
* Bus to ASU (carried students to ASU vs UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* "Spirit Night"(gave $500 to the most spirited Greek/Non-Greek Group)<br />
* Consideration of hiring 2 Media Relations people to work for SGA<br />
* Letting them write articles for the ECHO, etc. Maybe paying them by giving them a book scholarship<br />
* Vie Snyder Forum-discussion about Clinton's financial aid advisor<br />
* Senator of the Week (wrote an article in the ECHO about SGA)<br />
<br />
1997-1998 <br />
<br />
President: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Vice President: Valerie Beavers<br />
<br />
Treasurer: Jonathan Ross<br />
<br />
Secretary: Sonya Bell<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Newsletter released 2 times per semester—SGA Insider<br />
* Publication Fee $5.00 per semester implemented<br />
* Director. of University Promotions created<br />
* "SGA TV Program" on Channel 6<br />
* (First) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria<br />
* (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and<br />
* SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students<br />
* running for a candidacy in the SGA elections had a forum/discussion that day.<br />
* Ida Waldron Sound System<br />
* SGA funded the sound system for Ida Waldron Auditorium in the amount of $10,974.57<br />
* Cafeteria Hours extended Monday through Thursday until 9:00 P.M.<br />
* Library Hours on Sunday opened earlier starting at 1:00 P.M. instead of 2:00 P.M.<br />
* WF/WP Policy (wanted to discard WFIWP and have only W "withdrawn ")<br />
* Installed crosswalk on Farris Street<br />
* Two Buses (carried students to ASU vs. UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* Bought 94 tickets for the ASU game<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Brought in DJ $1500.00 and a "Fitness Fair" $2595.00<br />
<br />
1998-1999<br />
<br />
President: Doris Clark<br />
<br />
Vice President: Jonathan Ross<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Stipend of $100.00 given to each senator from SGA General Operating Budget<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Afrodesia (band) $1800.00<br />
* "SGA Fun Fest" $2600.00<br />
* Put a ban on all Credit Card Distributions from the Student Center<br />
* Goo-Goo Doll Concert (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA. SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment.(Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* Martin Luther King/Labor Day Observance Days<br />
* SGA wrote a letter to administration and all RSOs requesting their support for these days off from school. No decision was made over this school term.<br />
* Created (Temporary) Transit System at UCA (two drop off points at Main and Mashburn running from 7:50 A.M. to 1:50 P.M.)<br />
* Renovation of the flower beds by Ferguson Chapel by SGA<br />
* Sponsored Blood Drive<br />
* Bear Statue $3000.00<br />
* SGA sponsored Tailgate Party for last home football game<br />
* Withdrawal Policy work continues--See 1997-1998<br />
* Sympathy Letter to be written by the Vice President of SGA to the family of any deceased student, staff, or faculty member of the UCA community<br />
* (Second) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students running for a candidacy in the SGA Elections had a forum/discussion that day. Local band provided entertainment.<br />
* SGA was granted licensure for KCON 1230<br />
* SGA purchased buttons for KCON 1230 AM to be distributed to UCA Community<br />
* Discussion of a $4.00 radio fee in addition to SAFA funding to help support KCON 1230 A.M. Survey sent out to students about a $3, $4, or $5 fee for the radio.<br />
<br />
1999-2000<br />
<br />
President: Heather Harmon<br />
<br />
Vice President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Courtney Sarratt<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Taryn Chambers<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* (Temporary) Transit System stopped at UCA. City of Conway doing research on City Transit<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* Committees were outlined, described, and provided with essential information pertaining to their function<br />
* Set aside $10,000.00 to put a television monitor in 5 buildings (Macastlain, Lewis<br />
* Science Center, Business Burdick Administration, Cafeteria, and Herrin Hall). This money included one monitor, the stand, and wiring to the entire building.<br />
* "End of the Year Report" established and implemented for all classes, committees, and Executive board<br />
* SGA composite picture taken and framed<br />
* Guidelines for Emergency Funding and SAFA were established and implemented.<br />
* Discussion ofmoving the SGA desk area<br />
* Gave away $50.00 gift certificate to an individual who attended 5 soccer and volleyball games<br />
* Discussion of purchasing and hanging banners for the organizations in the Student Center<br />
* Discussion of distribution list to all students from SGA<br />
* Martin Luther King and Labor Day holidays were granted to students with the obligation of making up these two days sometime within the year<br />
* SGA sponsored free pizza for the winner of the downtown pep rally during homecoming week. Purchased tumblers and key chains for homecoming<br />
* SGA won 1999 Homecoming Banner Competition<br />
* Computers were purchased for the SGA offices<br />
* SGA gave 4 computers (after having them repaired) to the Learning Resource Center.<br />
* Painted Election boxes<br />
* Discussion about putting maps around campus<br />
* Discussion about putting phones around campus to call on campus and into residence halls<br />
* Health Service Fee $5.00 per semester passed<br />
* KCON Fee $4.00 per semester passed<br />
* SGA co-sponsored "Super Bowl" party with ARAMARK.<br />
* "Welcome Week" - allocated $3250.00 to fund a presentation by David Coleman<br />
* "Bear Backer Discount Book" began, but not completed<br />
* Destiny's Child (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA ~ SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment. Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* "SGA Fun Day" in conjunction with (Third) "Students First Day"<br />
* 4 inflatable, snow cone booth, and DJ were present for entertainment<br />
* Creation of Victor E. Bear in conjunction with Beth Branscum and her committee<br />
<br />
2000-2001<br />
<br />
President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Vice President: Anthony Turner<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Eric Thompson<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Brandon Hill<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* "Faculty Appreciation Day": $5.00 voucher to eat in Student Center Food Court<br />
* Letters were written and distributed to Administration, Faculty, and Staff welcoming them back to UCA and informing them of the 2000-2001 SGA<br />
* First day back to school in the fall, SGA sponsored a snow cone/karaoke day on Student Center Square.<br />
* Helped with "Purple Power Week" September 4-9, 2000. SGA gave away shirts, cups, etc.<br />
* Purchased purple and white shirts to distribute to freshman during "Welcome Week" and to the UCA Community throughout the school year. It also served as a visibility tool for SGA.<br />
* Name badges purchased for all senators to help the student body identify their class representatives<br />
* Promoted SGA and Elections: stuffed on campus mail boxes, hung fliers in all buildings and residence halls, used table tents in Cafeteria and Student Center Food Court, publicized on KCON 1230 AM, advertised in ECHO, Channel 6, SCTV, promoted it during Welcome Week to all freshman, stuffed all handbooks, had signs visible during fee payment week, and had Victor E. Bear driving around campus on his purple putter holding signs about the elections.<br />
* Advertised BearMail<br />
* SGA encouraged all professors, departments, organizations, and residence halls to use BearMail as a communication tool<br />
* SGA has a BearMail account set up for the purpose of communicating with organizations, administrators, faculty, staff, and students who care to know what is being discussed<br />
* Removed Purple Bear and its white block from Estes Stadium<br />
* Rearranged SGA desk area<br />
* Offices were repainted<br />
* Discussion on changing Registration process<br />
* Discussion on implementing an academic dead day or days<br />
* Discussion on changing the current email with our social security numbers to a friendly name based system<br />
* Discussion on improving recycling program here on UCA campus<br />
* Discussion on restarting a SGA publication to help inform students about what is going on administratively that effects them and knowing that SGA represents their voice and opinions<br />
* Discussion on starting a TV/KCON program by SGA to help inform students<br />
<br />
2002-2003<br />
<br />
President: Courtney Shearer<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Ortavius Wright<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Mandy Maples<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Lindsey Wygal<br />
<br />
2003-2004<br />
<br />
President: Ortavius Wright<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Justin Partee<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lindsey Eaves<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Chris Walter<br />
<br />
<br />
2004-2005<br />
<br />
President: Chris Walter<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Michelle Bridges<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Rudy Ledbetter<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Adam Rose<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
2005-2006<br />
<br />
President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Phillip Worley<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Elizabeth Kimble<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Jarred Lee<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* 24 hour study room: SGA worked on establishing a 24 hour study room on campus. After much discussion a place was selected in the Library and both SGA and the President's Office contributed funds to the project. The Lab was schedule to open on Fall 2006.<br />
* Advised the administration to move the track from next to the HPER to the soccer complex to create more parking on campus.<br />
* Expanded the hours of the Food Court and the meal equivalencies that could be used.<br />
* Greek Row<br />
* MPC and SC Expansion<br />
* Financial System – Moved all emergency fund allocations out of full senate and into the finance committee. This freed up much needed space in Senate meeting to talk about student issues.<br />
* Implemented an open forum in each full senate meeting that allows students to come to SGA meeting and voice their concerns.<br />
* Passed a resolution to hire student workers to work in the SGA office and the RSO center.<br />
* Crosswalks<br />
* Worked with the Physical plant to have more Handicap Signs to be placed all over campus.<br />
* AAC<br />
* Reflective Parking Lines<br />
* Purchased a bulletin board to be placed in front of the cafeteria.<br />
* Umbrella Bags – We bought umbrella bags and stands to be placed in high traffic areas to keep the campus clean.<br />
* Clock<br />
* Student Savings Club.<br />
* Survey students on food services on campus.<br />
* Bussed people from Conway to LR for the War Memorial Game.<br />
* HYPE Night<br />
* Bowling Night<br />
* Homecoming Cookout<br />
* Gave out 3,800 shirts<br />
* Lighting Tours<br />
* Bought 1000 tickets for students for D-II playoffs.<br />
* Students First Day.<br />
<br />
<br />
2006-2007<br />
<br />
President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Haley Heath<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Matt Henry<br />
<br />
<br />
2007-2008<br />
<br />
President: Haley Heath<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield; Drew Williams<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Roby Butler<br />
<br />
<br />
2008-2009<br />
<br />
President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Cody Rutledge Wilson<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Kellie Cortiana<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Caitlin Porter<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.uca.edu/sga UCA Student Government Association]</div>CPorterhttps://honors.uca.edu/wiki/index.php?title=UCA_Student_Government_Association&diff=6686UCA Student Government Association2008-10-18T19:52:28Z<p>CPorter: </p>
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<div>University of Central Arkansas<br />
<br />
'''Student Government Association'''<br />
<br />
'''Purpose:'''<br />
<br />
It shall represent the student body adequately at all times and in all circumstances, in areas such as: allocating and administrating student activity funds; advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions to SGA; planning and supervising all SGA elections; and approving charters or cancellations of college clubs and organizations.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''History'''<br />
<br />
Dorothy Long — served 16 years as Senate Advisor<br />
<br />
'''Early 40's'''<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* SIC — Student Interest Committee<br />
* 5 members appointed by the President<br />
* (sponsor receptions, dance, teas)<br />
* There was an activity fee, same ratio as now<br />
<br />
'''End of 40's'''<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Students concerned, wanted to start a Senate<br />
* Student Council organized<br />
* Managed activities<br />
* Worked with Royal Rooters closely<br />
* * Issue — Getting Student Center<br />
* Always sponsored pageant, pep rallies, Homecoming, elections<br />
* Retreat at Mt. View, Petit Jean<br />
<br />
'''Mid 50's'''<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Changed Student Council to Student Senate<br />
* Good attendance — weren't allowed to miss<br />
* Dealt with complaints of food, residence hall hours, and dance bands<br />
* Met Monday nights<br />
* Good leadership (mostly Greek in early days)<br />
* Some of the leadership — Art Dunaway, Phil Logan, Jerry Riddle, Sheffield<br />
* Nelson (2 terms), Mark Thomas<br />
<br />
1971<br />
<br />
President: Jerry Riddle<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Senators met with Hendrix senators, merge programs<br />
* Bike racks<br />
* Gym hours<br />
* "Chase" concert<br />
* Dorm Awareness Week<br />
* Marquee<br />
* Homecoming Dance<br />
* Senator absences a problem<br />
<br />
1972 <br />
<br />
President: Townsley<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Served as guides for freshmen orientation<br />
* Wrote resolution to city (Little Rock) barring rock concert<br />
* Poll concerning women's rights (regarding residence hail)<br />
* Stay-On-Campus Weekend<br />
* Motorcycles not allowed on campus<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Sadie Hawkins Week<br />
* ZZ Top Concert<br />
* Arts Festival<br />
* Cancel afternoon classes in November to vote<br />
* Voted to allow non-senators right to speak<br />
<br />
1974-1975 <br />
<br />
President: Mike Felts<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Week to achieve "University" status (State College of Arkansas)<br />
* Work with Royal Rooters<br />
* Living conditions of Wingo Hall (for married couples)<br />
* Invited UALR president to speak on their Book Program<br />
* Grading system<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Tennis courts flooding<br />
* Clocks on campus<br />
<br />
1977-1978 <br />
<br />
President: Michael Jones<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Dances after football games<br />
* Parking meters, ice machines in residence halls<br />
* Canoes<br />
* Space for motorcycles<br />
* Senate radio program each week (15 minutes)<br />
* Requested drawings to update Student Center<br />
* Open Student Center for Sunday<br />
* Books<br />
* Purchase curtains for center<br />
* Speed breakers<br />
* Lighting by Library<br />
* Funding of religious organizations questionable<br />
* Student Affairs gives Senate a Fish Fry<br />
* "Fireball" Concert<br />
<br />
1978-1979 <br />
<br />
President: Kelly Erstine<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Executive meets with President 7:00 A.M. weekly<br />
* Left turn signal at Donaghey and Bruce<br />
* Hire additional workers in residence halls<br />
* Proposal -- not have nine weeks grades sent home<br />
* Bear Football Appreciation Day<br />
* Senate meet in lobby of State Hall<br />
* Questionnaire on residence hall visitation<br />
<br />
1979-1980 <br />
<br />
President: George Platt<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Proposal for separate entertainment board<br />
* Assisted with SOS program (served as staff)<br />
* Free donuts/coffee during registration<br />
* Purchase a portable stage<br />
* Want to delete organization funding<br />
* Want to print a directory<br />
* Student survey<br />
* Book exchange<br />
* Graduation policy (don't have to attend)<br />
* Human Rights Committee Resolution<br />
<br />
1980-1981 <br />
<br />
President: David Moody<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Basketball goals in parking lots<br />
* Ohio Players Concert<br />
* Dances<br />
* Registration on campus for voters<br />
* Clock for Student Center<br />
* Purchase typewriters<br />
* Button machine<br />
* Daycare Center proposal for students<br />
* Fund Pep Band<br />
* Demerit System<br />
* Organization funding<br />
<br />
1981-1982 <br />
<br />
President: Mike Erwin<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Blood Drive<br />
* Concert "Air Supply"<br />
* Sponsor ROTC Race<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Hall & Oates<br />
* $2000.00 construction Fitness Trail<br />
* Senator-At-Large a big issue<br />
* Voted one of three advisors-Finance Advisor<br />
* Senate Lounge<br />
<br />
1982-1983 <br />
<br />
President: Tab Townsell<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Resolution football team move to East side<br />
* Ice machine survey<br />
* Extend Student Center hours<br />
* Allocated money for safe<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Organization funding<br />
* Sponsored forum on tuition, room & board<br />
<br />
<br />
1983-1984 <br />
<br />
President: Curtis Barnett<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* $5000.00 to beautify Irby Lawn, passed<br />
* UCA Birthday Party<br />
* University Sing<br />
* Parking Issue<br />
* Commodores Concert<br />
* Fund intramurals -- $1.00 of activity fee (motion failed)<br />
* Lower Summer Senate activity fee from $7.50 to $5.00<br />
* Gerald Ford — Speaker on campus<br />
* Fee distribution an issue<br />
<br />
1984-1985 <br />
<br />
President: Doug Stanley<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Cancer Society Project<br />
* Review issues of MTV<br />
* President Farris host dinner for senators<br />
* Jeffrey Osborne Concert<br />
* Vortex funding<br />
* University Sing, Air Band<br />
* Change machine<br />
* Allocate $6200.00 intramurals<br />
* Lee Greenwood Concert<br />
* Runway lights purchased<br />
<br />
1985-1986 <br />
<br />
President: Ginny Lyke<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Organization funding an issue<br />
* Senators Day<br />
* Hours extended in Farris Center<br />
* Senate Column in ECHO weekly<br />
* Extend Library hours<br />
* Stamp machine in Student Center<br />
* Day at the Races<br />
* Printer for Library<br />
* Proposed to redistribute activity fee<br />
<br />
<br />
1986-1987 <br />
<br />
President: Carl Young<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Move Senate offices<br />
* Senate brochure<br />
* Senate questionnaire during registration<br />
* Better lighting proposed<br />
* Ice machines<br />
* Food drive for needy<br />
* Vice President for Administration (McCormack) guest speaker<br />
* Access to Westgate<br />
* Name the streets<br />
<br />
1988-1995 History Missing<br />
<br />
1996-1997 President: Matt Jordan<br />
<br />
Vice President: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Treasurer: Erin Burns<br />
<br />
Secretary: Carrie Johnson<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Reduced the number of visitor parking spaces<br />
* Decreased number of parking meter spaces by Christian Cafeteria<br />
* Student Activity Fee — SGA General Funding changed from 85% to 75%<br />
* SGA Operating Budget changed from 10% to 20%<br />
* Purchased computers for Student Activity Center<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* "State of the University Address" by President Thompson once a semester<br />
* Bus to ASU (carried students to ASU vs UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* "Spirit Night"(gave $500 to the most spirited Greek/Non-Greek Group)<br />
* Consideration of hiring 2 Media Relations people to work for SGA<br />
* Letting them write articles for the ECHO, etc. Maybe paying them by giving them a book scholarship<br />
* Vie Snyder Forum-discussion about Clinton's financial aid advisor<br />
* Senator of the Week (wrote an article in the ECHO about SGA)<br />
<br />
1997-1998 <br />
<br />
President: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Vice President: Valerie Beavers<br />
<br />
Treasurer: Jonathan Ross<br />
<br />
Secretary: Sonya Bell<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Newsletter released 2 times per semester—SGA Insider<br />
* Publication Fee $5.00 per semester implemented<br />
* Director. of University Promotions created<br />
* "SGA TV Program" on Channel 6<br />
* (First) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria<br />
* (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and<br />
* SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students<br />
* running for a candidacy in the SGA elections had a forum/discussion that day.<br />
* Ida Waldron Sound System<br />
* SGA funded the sound system for Ida Waldron Auditorium in the amount of $10,974.57<br />
* Cafeteria Hours extended Monday through Thursday until 9:00 P.M.<br />
* Library Hours on Sunday opened earlier starting at 1:00 P.M. instead of 2:00 P.M.<br />
* WF/WP Policy (wanted to discard WFIWP and have only W "withdrawn ")<br />
* Installed crosswalk on Farris Street<br />
* Two Buses (carried students to ASU vs. UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* Bought 94 tickets for the ASU game<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Brought in DJ $1500.00 and a "Fitness Fair" $2595.00<br />
<br />
1998-1999<br />
<br />
President: Doris Clark<br />
<br />
Vice President: Jonathan Ross<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Ben Claybaker<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Stipend of $100.00 given to each senator from SGA General Operating Budget<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Afrodesia (band) $1800.00<br />
* "SGA Fun Fest" $2600.00<br />
* Put a ban on all Credit Card Distributions from the Student Center<br />
* Goo-Goo Doll Concert (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA. SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment.(Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* Martin Luther King/Labor Day Observance Days<br />
* SGA wrote a letter to administration and all RSOs requesting their support for these days off from school. No decision was made over this school term.<br />
* Created (Temporary) Transit System at UCA (two drop off points at Main and Mashburn running from 7:50 A.M. to 1:50 P.M.)<br />
* Renovation of the flower beds by Ferguson Chapel by SGA<br />
* Sponsored Blood Drive<br />
* Bear Statue $3000.00<br />
* SGA sponsored Tailgate Party for last home football game<br />
* Withdrawal Policy work continues--See 1997-1998<br />
* Sympathy Letter to be written by the Vice President of SGA to the family of any deceased student, staff, or faculty member of the UCA community<br />
* (Second) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students running for a candidacy in the SGA Elections had a forum/discussion that day. Local band provided entertainment.<br />
* SGA was granted licensure for KCON 1230<br />
* SGA purchased buttons for KCON 1230 AM to be distributed to UCA Community<br />
* Discussion of a $4.00 radio fee in addition to SAFA funding to help support KCON 1230 A.M. Survey sent out to students about a $3, $4, or $5 fee for the radio.<br />
<br />
1999-2000<br />
<br />
President: Heather Harmon<br />
<br />
Vice President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Courtney Sarratt<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Taryn Chambers<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* (Temporary) Transit System stopped at UCA. City of Conway doing research on City Transit<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* Committees were outlined, described, and provided with essential information pertaining to their function<br />
* Set aside $10,000.00 to put a television monitor in 5 buildings (Macastlain, Lewis<br />
* Science Center, Business Burdick Administration, Cafeteria, and Herrin Hall). This money included one monitor, the stand, and wiring to the entire building.<br />
* "End of the Year Report" established and implemented for all classes, committees, and Executive board<br />
* SGA composite picture taken and framed<br />
* Guidelines for Emergency Funding and SAFA were established and implemented.<br />
* Discussion ofmoving the SGA desk area<br />
* Gave away $50.00 gift certificate to an individual who attended 5 soccer and volleyball games<br />
* Discussion of purchasing and hanging banners for the organizations in the Student Center<br />
* Discussion of distribution list to all students from SGA<br />
* Martin Luther King and Labor Day holidays were granted to students with the obligation of making up these two days sometime within the year<br />
* SGA sponsored free pizza for the winner of the downtown pep rally during homecoming week. Purchased tumblers and key chains for homecoming<br />
* SGA won 1999 Homecoming Banner Competition<br />
* Computers were purchased for the SGA offices<br />
* SGA gave 4 computers (after having them repaired) to the Learning Resource Center.<br />
* Painted Election boxes<br />
* Discussion about putting maps around campus<br />
* Discussion about putting phones around campus to call on campus and into residence halls<br />
* Health Service Fee $5.00 per semester passed<br />
* KCON Fee $4.00 per semester passed<br />
* SGA co-sponsored "Super Bowl" party with ARAMARK.<br />
* "Welcome Week" - allocated $3250.00 to fund a presentation by David Coleman<br />
* "Bear Backer Discount Book" began, but not completed<br />
* Destiny's Child (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA ~ SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment. Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* "SGA Fun Day" in conjunction with (Third) "Students First Day"<br />
* 4 inflatable, snow cone booth, and DJ were present for entertainment<br />
* Creation of Victor E. Bear in conjunction with Beth Branscum and her committee<br />
<br />
2000-2001<br />
<br />
President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
<br />
Vice President: Anthony Turner<br />
<br />
Vice President of Finance: Eric Thompson<br />
<br />
Vice President of Operations: Brandon Hill<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* "Faculty Appreciation Day": $5.00 voucher to eat in Student Center Food Court<br />
* Letters were written and distributed to Administration, Faculty, and Staff welcoming them back to UCA and informing them of the 2000-2001 SGA<br />
* First day back to school in the fall, SGA sponsored a snow cone/karaoke day on Student Center Square.<br />
* Helped with "Purple Power Week" September 4-9, 2000. SGA gave away shirts, cups, etc.<br />
* Purchased purple and white shirts to distribute to freshman during "Welcome Week" and to the UCA Community throughout the school year. It also served as a visibility tool for SGA.<br />
* Name badges purchased for all senators to help the student body identify their class representatives<br />
* Promoted SGA and Elections: stuffed on campus mail boxes, hung fliers in all buildings and residence halls, used table tents in Cafeteria and Student Center Food Court, publicized on KCON 1230 AM, advertised in ECHO, Channel 6, SCTV, promoted it during Welcome Week to all freshman, stuffed all handbooks, had signs visible during fee payment week, and had Victor E. Bear driving around campus on his purple putter holding signs about the elections.<br />
* Advertised BearMail<br />
* SGA encouraged all professors, departments, organizations, and residence halls to use BearMail as a communication tool<br />
* SGA has a BearMail account set up for the purpose of communicating with organizations, administrators, faculty, staff, and students who care to know what is being discussed<br />
* Removed Purple Bear and its white block from Estes Stadium<br />
* Rearranged SGA desk area<br />
* Offices were repainted<br />
* Discussion on changing Registration process<br />
* Discussion on implementing an academic dead day or days<br />
* Discussion on changing the current email with our social security numbers to a friendly name based system<br />
* Discussion on improving recycling program here on UCA campus<br />
* Discussion on restarting a SGA publication to help inform students about what is going on administratively that effects them and knowing that SGA represents their voice and opinions<br />
* Discussion on starting a TV/KCON program by SGA to help inform students<br />
<br />
2002-2003<br />
<br />
President: Courtney Shearer<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Ortavius Wright<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Mandy Maples<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Lindsey Wygal<br />
<br />
2003-2004<br />
<br />
President: Ortavius Wright<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Justin Partee<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lindsey Eaves<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Chris Walter<br />
<br />
<br />
2004-2005<br />
<br />
President: Chris Walter<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Michelle Bridges<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Rudy Ledbetter<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Adam Rose<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
2005-2006<br />
<br />
President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Phillip Worley<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Elizabeth Kimble<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Jarred Lee<br />
<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* 24 hour study room: SGA worked on establishing a 24 hour study room on campus. After much discussion a place was selected in the Library and both SGA and the President's Office contributed funds to the project. The Lab was schedule to open on Fall 2006.<br />
* Advised the administration to move the track from next to the HPER to the soccer complex to create more parking on campus.<br />
* Expanded the hours of the Food Court and the meal equivalencies that could be used.<br />
* Greek Row<br />
* MPC and SC Expansion<br />
* Financial System – Moved all emergency fund allocations out of full senate and into the finance committee. This freed up much needed space in Senate meeting to talk about student issues.<br />
* Implemented an open forum in each full senate meeting that allows students to come to SGA meeting and voice their concerns.<br />
* Passed a resolution to hire student workers to work in the SGA office and the RSO center.<br />
* Crosswalks<br />
* Worked with the Physical plant to have more Handicap Signs to be placed all over campus.<br />
* AAC<br />
* Reflective Parking Lines<br />
* Purchased a bulletin board to be placed in front of the cafeteria.<br />
* Umbrella Bags – We bought umbrella bags and stands to be placed in high traffic areas to keep the campus clean.<br />
* Clock<br />
* Student Savings Club.<br />
* Survey students on food services on campus.<br />
* Bussed people from Conway to LR for the War Memorial Game.<br />
* HYPE Night<br />
* Bowling Night<br />
* Homecoming Cookout<br />
* Gave out 3,800 shirts<br />
* Lighting Tours<br />
* Bought 1000 tickets for students for D-II playoffs.<br />
* Students First Day.<br />
<br />
<br />
2006-2007<br />
<br />
President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Haley Heath<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Matt Henry<br />
<br />
<br />
2007-2008<br />
<br />
President: Haley Heath<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield; Drew Williams<br />
<br />
VP of Finance: Roby Butler<br />
<br />
<br />
2008-2009<br />
<br />
President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
<br />
Vice-President: Cody Rutledge Wilson<br />
<br />
VP of Operations: Kellie Cortiana<br />
<br />
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<div>University of Central Arkansas<br />
Student Government Association<br />
<br />
Purpose:<br />
It shall represent the student body adequately at all times and in all circumstances, in areas such as: allocating and administrating student activity funds; advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions to SGA; planning and supervising all SGA elections; and approving charters or cancellations of college clubs and organizations.<br />
<br />
<br />
History<br />
<br />
Dorothy Long — served 16 years as Senate Advisor<br />
Early 40's<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* SIC — Student Interest Committee<br />
* 5 members appointed by the President<br />
* (sponsor receptions, dance, teas)<br />
* There was an activity fee, same ratio as now<br />
<br />
End of 40's<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Students concerned, wanted to start a Senate<br />
* Student Council organized<br />
* Managed activities<br />
* Worked with Royal Rooters closely<br />
* * Issue — Getting Student Center<br />
* Always sponsored pageant, pep rallies, Homecoming, elections<br />
* Retreat at Mt. View, Petit Jean<br />
<br />
Mid 50's<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Changed Student Council to Student Senate<br />
* Good attendance — weren't allowed to miss<br />
* Dealt with complaints of food, residence hall hours, and dance bands<br />
* Met Monday nights<br />
* Good leadership (mostly Greek in early days)<br />
* Some of the leadership — Art Dunaway, Phil Logan, Jerry Riddle, Sheffield<br />
* Nelson (2 terms), Mark Thomas<br />
<br />
1971 <br />
President: Jerry Riddle<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Senators met with Hendrix senators, merge programs<br />
* Bike racks<br />
* Gym hours<br />
* "Chase" concert<br />
* Dorm Awareness Week<br />
* Marquee<br />
* Homecoming Dance<br />
* Senator absences a problem<br />
<br />
1972 <br />
President: Townsley<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Served as guides for freshmen orientation<br />
* Wrote resolution to city (Little Rock) barring rock concert<br />
* Poll concerning women's rights (regarding residence hail)<br />
* Stay-On-Campus Weekend<br />
* Motorcycles not allowed on campus<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Sadie Hawkins Week<br />
* ZZ Top Concert<br />
* Arts Festival<br />
* Cancel afternoon classes in November to vote<br />
* Voted to allow non-senators right to speak<br />
<br />
1974-1975 <br />
President: Mike Felts<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Week to achieve "University" status (State College of Arkansas)<br />
* Work with Royal Rooters<br />
* Living conditions of Wingo Hall (for married couples)<br />
* Invited UALR president to speak on their Book Program<br />
* Grading system<br />
* Black faculty<br />
* Tennis courts flooding<br />
* Clocks on campus<br />
<br />
1977-1978 <br />
President: Michael Jones<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Dances after football games<br />
* Parking meters, ice machines in residence halls<br />
* Canoes<br />
* Space for motorcycles<br />
* Senate radio program each week (15 minutes)<br />
* Requested drawings to update Student Center<br />
* Open Student Center for Sunday<br />
* Books<br />
* Purchase curtains for center<br />
* Speed breakers<br />
* Lighting by Library<br />
* Funding of religious organizations questionable<br />
* Student Affairs gives Senate a Fish Fry<br />
* "Fireball" Concert<br />
<br />
1978-1979 <br />
President: Kelly Erstine<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Executive meets with President 7:00 A.M. weekly<br />
* Left turn signal at Donaghey and Bruce<br />
* Hire additional workers in residence halls<br />
* Proposal -- not have nine weeks grades sent home<br />
* Bear Football Appreciation Day<br />
* Senate meet in lobby of State Hall<br />
* Questionnaire on residence hall visitation<br />
<br />
1979-1980 <br />
President: George Platt<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Proposal for separate entertainment board<br />
* Assisted with SOS program (served as staff)<br />
* Free donuts/coffee during registration<br />
* Purchase a portable stage<br />
* Want to delete organization funding<br />
* Want to print a directory<br />
* Student survey<br />
* Book exchange<br />
* Graduation policy (don't have to attend)<br />
* Human Rights Committee Resolution<br />
<br />
1980-1981 <br />
President: David Moody<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Most Memorable Events:<br />
* Basketball goals in parking lots<br />
* Ohio Players Concert<br />
* Dances<br />
* Registration on campus for voters<br />
* Clock for Student Center<br />
* Purchase typewriters<br />
* Button machine<br />
* Daycare Center proposal for students<br />
* Fund Pep Band<br />
* Demerit System<br />
* Organization funding<br />
<br />
1981-1982 <br />
President: Mike Erwin<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Blood Drive<br />
* Concert "Air Supply"<br />
* Sponsor ROTC Race<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Hall & Oates<br />
* $2000.00 construction Fitness Trail<br />
* Senator-At-Large a big issue<br />
* Voted one of three advisors-Finance Advisor<br />
* Senate Lounge<br />
<br />
1982-1983 <br />
President: Tab Townsell<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Resolution football team move to East side<br />
* Ice machine survey<br />
* Extend Student Center hours<br />
* Allocated money for safe<br />
* Miss UCA Pageant<br />
* Organization funding<br />
* Sponsored forum on tuition, room & board<br />
<br />
<br />
1983-1984 <br />
President: Curtis Barnett<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* $5000.00 to beautify Irby Lawn, passed<br />
* UCA Birthday Party<br />
* University Sing<br />
* Parking Issue<br />
* Commodores Concert<br />
* Fund intramurals -- $1.00 of activity fee (motion failed)<br />
* Lower Summer Senate activity fee from $7.50 to $5.00<br />
* Gerald Ford — Speaker on campus<br />
* Fee distribution an issue<br />
<br />
1984-1985 <br />
President: Doug Stanley<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Cancer Society Project<br />
* Review issues of MTV<br />
* President Farris host dinner for senators<br />
* Jeffrey Osborne Concert<br />
* Vortex funding<br />
* University Sing, Air Band<br />
* Change machine<br />
* Allocate $6200.00 intramurals<br />
* Lee Greenwood Concert<br />
* Runway lights purchased<br />
<br />
1985-1986 <br />
President: Ginny Lyke<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Organization funding an issue<br />
* Senators Day<br />
* Hours extended in Farris Center<br />
* Senate Column in ECHO weekly<br />
* Extend Library hours<br />
* Stamp machine in Student Center<br />
* Day at the Races<br />
* Printer for Library<br />
* Proposed to redistribute activity fee<br />
<br />
<br />
1986-1987 <br />
President: Carl Young<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Move Senate offices<br />
* Senate brochure<br />
* Senate questionnaire during registration<br />
* Better lighting proposed<br />
* Ice machines<br />
* Food drive for needy<br />
* Vice President for Administration (McCormack) guest speaker<br />
* Access to Westgate<br />
* Name the streets<br />
<br />
1988-1995 History Missing<br />
<br />
1996-1997 President: Matt Jordan<br />
Vice President: Ben Claybaker<br />
Treasurer: Erin Burns<br />
Secretary: Carrie Johnson<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Reduced the number of visitor parking spaces<br />
* Decreased number of parking meter spaces by Christian Cafeteria<br />
* Student Activity Fee — SGA General Funding changed from 85% to 75%<br />
* SGA Operating Budget changed from 10% to 20%<br />
* Purchased computers for Student Activity Center<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* "State of the University Address" by President Thompson once a semester<br />
* Bus to ASU (carried students to ASU vs UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* "Spirit Night"(gave $500 to the most spirited Greek/Non-Greek Group)<br />
* Consideration of hiring 2 Media Relations people to work for SGA<br />
* Letting them write articles for the ECHO, etc. Maybe paying them by giving them a book scholarship<br />
* Vie Snyder Forum-discussion about Clinton's financial aid advisor<br />
* Senator of the Week (wrote an article in the ECHO about SGA)<br />
<br />
1997-1998 President: Ben Claybaker<br />
Vice President: Valerie Beavers<br />
Treasurer: Jonathan Ross<br />
Secretary: Sonya Bell<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Newsletter released 2 times per semester—SGA Insider<br />
* Publication Fee $5.00 per semester implemented<br />
* Director. of University Promotions created<br />
* "SGA TV Program" on Channel 6<br />
* (First) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria<br />
* (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and<br />
* SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students<br />
* running for a candidacy in the SGA elections had a forum/discussion that day.<br />
* Ida Waldron Sound System<br />
* SGA funded the sound system for Ida Waldron Auditorium in the amount of $10,974.57<br />
* Cafeteria Hours extended Monday through Thursday until 9:00 P.M.<br />
* Library Hours on Sunday opened earlier starting at 1:00 P.M. instead of 2:00 P.M.<br />
* WF/WP Policy (wanted to discard WFIWP and have only W "withdrawn ")<br />
* Installed crosswalk on Farris Street<br />
* Two Buses (carried students to ASU vs. UCA game in Jonesboro, AR)<br />
* Bought 94 tickets for the ASU game<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Brought in DJ $1500.00 and a "Fitness Fair" $2595.00<br />
<br />
1998-1999<br />
President: Doris Clark<br />
Vice President: Jonathan Ross<br />
Vice President of Finance: Ben Claybaker<br />
Vice President of Operations: Desiree Mauppins<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* Stipend of $100.00 given to each senator from SGA General Operating Budget<br />
* "Welcome Week"<br />
* Afrodesia (band) $1800.00<br />
* "SGA Fun Fest" $2600.00<br />
* Put a ban on all Credit Card Distributions from the Student Center<br />
* Goo-Goo Doll Concert (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA. SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment.(Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* Martin Luther King/Labor Day Observance Days<br />
* SGA wrote a letter to administration and all RSOs requesting their support for these days off from school. No decision was made over this school term.<br />
* Created (Temporary) Transit System at UCA (two drop off points at Main and Mashburn running from 7:50 A.M. to 1:50 P.M.)<br />
* Renovation of the flower beds by Ferguson Chapel by SGA<br />
* Sponsored Blood Drive<br />
* Bear Statue $3000.00<br />
* SGA sponsored Tailgate Party for last home football game<br />
* Withdrawal Policy work continues--See 1997-1998<br />
* Sympathy Letter to be written by the Vice President of SGA to the family of any deceased student, staff, or faculty member of the UCA community<br />
* (Second) "Students First Day"<br />
* There was a cookout on Student Center Square hosted by the Christian Cafeteria (ARAMARK). Those students living on campus used their meal plans to eat, and SGA covered the costs for all other students, faculty, and staff to eat. Students running for a candidacy in the SGA Elections had a forum/discussion that day. Local band provided entertainment.<br />
* SGA was granted licensure for KCON 1230<br />
* SGA purchased buttons for KCON 1230 AM to be distributed to UCA Community<br />
* Discussion of a $4.00 radio fee in addition to SAFA funding to help support KCON 1230 A.M. Survey sent out to students about a $3, $4, or $5 fee for the radio.<br />
<br />
1999-2000<br />
President: Heather Harmon<br />
Vice President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
Vice President of Finance: Courtney Sarratt<br />
Vice President of Operations: Taryn Chambers<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
<br />
* (Temporary) Transit System stopped at UCA. City of Conway doing research on City Transit<br />
* Constitution revised and amended by Student Government and the student body<br />
* Committees were outlined, described, and provided with essential information pertaining to their function<br />
* Set aside $10,000.00 to put a television monitor in 5 buildings (Macastlain, Lewis<br />
* Science Center, Business Burdick Administration, Cafeteria, and Herrin Hall). This money included one monitor, the stand, and wiring to the entire building.<br />
* "End of the Year Report" established and implemented for all classes, committees, and Executive board<br />
* SGA composite picture taken and framed<br />
* Guidelines for Emergency Funding and SAFA were established and implemented.<br />
* Discussion ofmoving the SGA desk area<br />
* Gave away $50.00 gift certificate to an individual who attended 5 soccer and volleyball games<br />
* Discussion of purchasing and hanging banners for the organizations in the Student Center<br />
* Discussion of distribution list to all students from SGA<br />
* Martin Luther King and Labor Day holidays were granted to students with the obligation of making up these two days sometime within the year<br />
* SGA sponsored free pizza for the winner of the downtown pep rally during homecoming week. Purchased tumblers and key chains for homecoming<br />
* SGA won 1999 Homecoming Banner Competition<br />
* Computers were purchased for the SGA offices<br />
* SGA gave 4 computers (after having them repaired) to the Learning Resource Center.<br />
* Painted Election boxes<br />
* Discussion about putting maps around campus<br />
* Discussion about putting phones around campus to call on campus and into residence halls<br />
* Health Service Fee $5.00 per semester passed<br />
* KCON Fee $4.00 per semester passed<br />
* SGA co-sponsored "Super Bowl" party with ARAMARK.<br />
* "Welcome Week" - allocated $3250.00 to fund a presentation by David Coleman<br />
* "Bear Backer Discount Book" began, but not completed<br />
* Destiny's Child (your student activity fee paid for this concert. SGA allocates almost half of its Student Activity Fee Funds to Student Activities Board, which was once the Vice President of Entertainment on SGA ~ SGA decided to branch off the Vice President of Entertainment to form another group to focus on entertainment. Students help to choose what concert to bring to UCA each year.)<br />
* "SGA Fun Day" in conjunction with (Third) "Students First Day"<br />
* 4 inflatable, snow cone booth, and DJ were present for entertainment<br />
* Creation of Victor E. Bear in conjunction with Beth Branscum and her committee<br />
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2000-2001<br />
President: Desiree Mauppins<br />
Vice President: Anthony Turner<br />
Vice President of Finance: Eric Thompson<br />
Vice President of Operations: Brandon Hill<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* "Faculty Appreciation Day": $5.00 voucher to eat in Student Center Food Court<br />
* Letters were written and distributed to Administration, Faculty, and Staff welcoming them back to UCA and informing them of the 2000-2001 SGA<br />
* First day back to school in the fall, SGA sponsored a snow cone/karaoke day on Student Center Square.<br />
* Helped with "Purple Power Week" September 4-9, 2000. SGA gave away shirts, cups, etc.<br />
* Purchased purple and white shirts to distribute to freshman during "Welcome Week" and to the UCA Community throughout the school year. It also served as a visibility tool for SGA.<br />
* Name badges purchased for all senators to help the student body identify their class representatives<br />
* Promoted SGA and Elections: stuffed on campus mail boxes, hung fliers in all buildings and residence halls, used table tents in Cafeteria and Student Center Food Court, publicized on KCON 1230 AM, advertised in ECHO, Channel 6, SCTV, promoted it during Welcome Week to all freshman, stuffed all handbooks, had signs visible during fee payment week, and had Victor E. Bear driving around campus on his purple putter holding signs about the elections.<br />
* Advertised BearMail<br />
* SGA encouraged all professors, departments, organizations, and residence halls to use BearMail as a communication tool<br />
* SGA has a BearMail account set up for the purpose of communicating with organizations, administrators, faculty, staff, and students who care to know what is being discussed<br />
* Removed Purple Bear and its white block from Estes Stadium<br />
* Rearranged SGA desk area<br />
* Offices were repainted<br />
* Discussion on changing Registration process<br />
* Discussion on implementing an academic dead day or days<br />
* Discussion on changing the current email with our social security numbers to a friendly name based system<br />
* Discussion on improving recycling program here on UCA campus<br />
* Discussion on restarting a SGA publication to help inform students about what is going on administratively that effects them and knowing that SGA represents their voice and opinions<br />
* Discussion on starting a TV/KCON program by SGA to help inform students<br />
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2002-2003<br />
President: Courtney Shearer<br />
Vice-President: Ortavius Wright<br />
VP of Operations: Mandy Maples<br />
VP of Finance: Lindsey Wygal<br />
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2003-2004<br />
President: Ortavius Wright<br />
Vice-President: Justin Partee<br />
VP of Operations: Lindsey Eaves<br />
VP of Finance: Chris Walter<br />
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2004-2005<br />
President: Chris Walter<br />
Vice-President: Michelle Bridges<br />
VP of Operations: Rudy Ledbetter<br />
VP of Finance: Adam Rose<br />
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President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
Vice-President: Phillip Worley<br />
VP of Operations: Elizabeth Kimble<br />
VP of Finance: Jarred Lee<br />
Most Memorable Events:<br />
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* 24 hour study room: SGA worked on establishing a 24 hour study room on campus. After much discussion a place was selected in the Library and both SGA and the President's Office contributed funds to the project. The Lab was schedule to open on Fall 2006.<br />
* Advised the administration to move the track from next to the HPER to the soccer complex to create more parking on campus.<br />
* Expanded the hours of the Food Court and the meal equivalencies that could be used.<br />
* Greek Row<br />
* MPC and SC Expansion<br />
* Financial System – Moved all emergency fund allocations out of full senate and into the finance committee. This freed up much needed space in Senate meeting to talk about student issues.<br />
* Implemented an open forum in each full senate meeting that allows students to come to SGA meeting and voice their concerns.<br />
* Passed a resolution to hire student workers to work in the SGA office and the RSO center.<br />
* Crosswalks<br />
* Worked with the Physical plant to have more Handicap Signs to be placed all over campus.<br />
* AAC<br />
* Reflective Parking Lines<br />
* Purchased a bulletin board to be placed in front of the cafeteria.<br />
* Umbrella Bags – We bought umbrella bags and stands to be placed in high traffic areas to keep the campus clean.<br />
* Clock<br />
* Student Savings Club.<br />
* Survey students on food services on campus.<br />
* Bussed people from Conway to LR for the War Memorial Game.<br />
* HYPE Night<br />
* Bowling Night<br />
* Homecoming Cookout<br />
* Gave out 3,800 shirts<br />
* Lighting Tours<br />
* Bought 1000 tickets for students for D-II playoffs.<br />
* Students First Day.<br />
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2006-2007<br />
President: Maximiliano Carranza<br />
Vice-President: Haley Heath<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield<br />
VP of Finance: Matt Henry<br />
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2007-2008<br />
President: Haley Heath<br />
Vice-President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
VP of Operations: Lisa Porterfield; Drew Williams<br />
VP of Finance: Roby Butler<br />
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2008-2009<br />
President: Nathan "Drew" Aylesworth<br />
Vice-President: Cody Rutledge Wilson<br />
VP of Operations: Kellie Cortiana<br />
VP of Finance: Caitlin Porter</div>CPorter