Jalen Allen
Admissions Counselor
callen15@uca.edu
(501) 472-3864
Central Arkansas
Hello everybody!
My name is Jalen and I was born and raised in McGehee, Arkansas. When the time came to decide which university I wanted to attend, I knew without a doubt that UCA was the place for me! In 2017, I started my academic journey at UCA and I loved every second of it. At UCA, I found a home away from home, and it equipped me with all the tools I needed to succeed and grow not only as a student but as an individual. So, by the time I graduated from UCA in 2022 with a degree in Cybersecurity, I was ready to take on the world!
Getting the opportunity to be an Admissions Counselor means that I can help make the admissions process as easy and smooth as possible for future Bears. I love getting to meet and connect with new people, and being able to do that while also helping prospective students join the best campus community that there is makes this the job of my dreams.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, binge-watching my favorite comfort tv shows, and spending way too much time on Tik-Tok.
Remington Gonser
Admissions Counselor
rgonser1@uca.edu
(501) 205-9351
Northeast Arkansas/Tennessee
Well, howdy howdy!
My name is Remington, but my friends call me Remi (yes, like the rat). I come from a small town called Leslie, Arkansas – but I spent my cool teen years in the neighboring town of Marshall, Arkansas. Coming from a tiny town (and I mean TINY town – our population is less than 400) – I felt a need to make something of myself. That’s why I decided I wanted to be a bear! With a major in Theatre and a minor in Film – I was finally able to dip my toes into the creative and teamwork-based world that would help me to find my voice.
After earning my degree, I decided to manage my crazy life by using this time to work on local productions in hopes of growing the art community in Conway. Through this, I have made so many close friends and had the pleasure of watching the Film and Theatre programs grow over the years! It also gave me the opportunity to reconnect with my bear roots and join the world of UCA Admissions! I believe, especially, that us small town kids have a voice and deserve to be heard; therefore, I joined admissions with the hopes of extending a hand to those kids who feel trapped and out of place in their home towns. I see you and I want you to know you matter.
When I’m not being a Chatty-Kathy; I love performing, playing D&D, finding a new place to eat, playing with my dog, sleeping, and so so SO many other things that I unfortunately don’t have the time or space to put here!
I can’t wait to see you!
Sydney Welch
Admissions Counselor
swelch4@uca.edu
(501) 472-1432
Southwest Arkansas/Texas
Hey everyone! My name is Sydney. I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and southern Indiana. While in high school, I was on the oldest radio station for three years, where I discovered my passion for broadcasting. In 2014, I began my college journey at the University of Southern Indiana, where I completed my B.A. in Radio and TV Broadcasting. I was involved in many student organizations in offices such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Life, and Undergraduate Admissions. My involvement led me to discover a career in Student Affairs. I graduated in 2018 and went straight into graduate school at UCA.
During my grad school career, I served as the Coordinator for Retention Initiatives in Housing and Residence Life. In my role, I was responsible for the Peer Coaching program within the residence halls. I completed internships with Greek Life, co-teaching Journeys to Success and Admissions at UCA. I also interned with the University of Louisville for one summer in Campus Housing. My various experiences and classes confirmed my passion for making a college campus a home away from home for students. I graduated with my M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration in May 2020.
I am thankful I can continue working for this fantastic university, recruiting students to make UCA their future home. Every day I tell myself, “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” – Ayesha A. Siddiqi.
Trey White
Admissions Counselor
bwhite16@uca.edu
(501) 472-8074
Southeast Arkansas
Hello Hello Hello!
My name is Trey White and I am a native of Mayflower, Arkansas! I attended the University of Central Arkansas from 2017-2021 where I was a part of the Schedler Honors College and the UCA Ambassador Program! During my time at UCA, I majored in Public Administration. After graduating I attended graduate school and received my Master’s in Public Administration with a focus on public management and state and local management.
After grad school I moved back to Arkansas and became an Admissions Counselor at UCA! This position gives me the opportunity to connect with students and help them find their way through the process of selecting a college. I was a first-generation college student, so I feel honored to be a guide and resource for my fellow first-generation students in this process!
My passions include tacos, pizza, reality television, reading, and talking to myself (just kidding… mostly).