National non-traditional student week is Nov. 8-12. The Univerity of Central Arkansas Career Services Office is
sponsoring several events next week in honor of UCA’s non-traditional students.
Non-traditional students are no longer defined as just 25 and older students. They are any student that is attending college non-traditionally (i.e. commuters and transfer students; married students; parents; part-time students).
Please show your support for non-traditional students next week by informing them about these events and letting them know you appreciate their dedication and hard work to attend college.
Coffee Kickoff
Monday, Nov. 8
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Java City in Student Center
All non-traditional students on a first-come first serve basis, can come to Java City during the above hours for a free cup of coffee.
Answers for Adults
Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Center lobby
Non-traditional students! If you always wondered if UCA has services that you can use, please come by for a “one-stop shop” of information about UCA’s services.
Who Are UCA’s Non-Traditional Students?
This event is for Faculty/Staff Only
Tuesday, Nov. 9
12:15 p.m.
Student Center 213
In this presentation, participants will learn about non-traditional students’ needs and obtain ideas on how to address those needs. Additionally, six-member non-traditional student panel will share information about their own experiences and answer participant questions.
To reserve your place at this event, call the IDC at 450-5240.
Email Education
Wednesday, Nov. 9
An email to all faculty & staff about information on facts about non-traditional students, myths & realities and how to make sure non-trads matter on campus.
Non-traditional Student Recognition Reception
By invitation only
Thursday, Nov. 10
X-period
Fireplace Room in McCastlain Hall
Awards will be given to non-traditional students that are nominated by faculty and staff who feel that the student has achieved academic excellence, provided outstanding service to the campus, and/or shown great survival skills for success in higher education.
To nominate a non-traditional student, please ask for an invitation to be sent to you through campus mail (450-3134), or you can pick up the invitation at Career Services, Bernard 314.
If you have any questions, please email jeannine@uca.edu.
