UCA began its new campaign, “You Belong,” this fall. The campaign emphasizes the sense of community as well as the strong academics at UCA. Cranford, Johnson, Robinson and Woods was selected to craft and lead the campaign.
The Office of Admissions hosted more than 700 prospective students in November.
Melissa Castleberry brought over 200 students to campus on Nov. 3. Those students were part of the health sciences classes at Conway High West. They toured UCA programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, nutrition and sports medicine.
Admissions provided packets of information to 200 high school students who were on campus to attend the Humanities Fair. Interim Admissions Director Penny Hatfield spoke to the students.
Admissions information packets were also given to students attending Model UN and the EnviromentalThon on the UCA campus. Over 300 high school students attended those events.
The Office of Admissions hosted an “Admissions Social” on Nov. 14 for prospective students and their parents at the Laurel House in Pine Bluff. Approximately 16 students and 20 parents participated.
The Bear Facts Day on Oct. 31 was well attended. About 95.8% of the respondents surveyed felt that Bear Facts Day met or exceeded their expectations. Over 83% of the respondents had been on the UCA campus prior to Bear Facts Day. Remaining Bear Fact Days are scheduled for Feb. 20, March 13 and April 2.
Students with an ACT of 25 or higher were invited to attend the President’s Scholars Day held Nov. 14. About 90.4% of the respondents surveyed felt we met or exceeded their expectations. One respondent wrote, “Would like to mention that we toured Vanderbilt University in Nashville the week before and your presentation was on par with theirs.”