IDEAL Freshman Leadership Team Application

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What is IDEAL?

IDEAL is a group of Freshman students who are interested in expanding their leadership qualities and making an impact on UCA’s campus. We would love to see you at one of interest meetings in the Fall.

Applications are open now and will close on Tuesday, September 24th. Applicants will participate in a short interview process that will take place the last week of September. Students will be notified of their selection into IDEAL by September 30. Students selected will meet weekly on Thursday’s from 5:00-7:00pm starting October 3 through the rest of the academic year.

Program Requirements:

Graduated with a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher (or GED)
Earn a 2.5 UCA cumulative college GPA
Enrolled in and complete 12 hours at UCA both fall and spring semesters
Maintain good standing with the university
Attend 90% of meetings each semester
Attend on campus retreat Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 6

Name (First and Last Name)*
Student ID Number*
Date of Birth*
Gender*
Hometown (City, and State)*
Name of High School*
Are you living on campus? If so, where?*
Major (or area of academic interest)*
Email*
Please enter the email you check most often. A confirmation email will be automatically sent once you submit this form.
Enter Email Confirm Email
Cell Phone*
Must enter in ###-###-#### format.
Emergency Contact Information*
Please include name, relationship to you, and their phone number.
Food Allergies and/or Diet Restrictions*
If none, please type NA.
How did you hear about IDEAL?
Common options - an SOSer, email, flier, social media, a friend, an IDEAL Alumni Leader, SOAR, Welcome Week event, Conway Daze, Thursday night social
Did you attend any of the Thursday night socials?
It's totally okay if the answer is no! It's not required to attend before applying to IDEAL.
Share with us any leadership experiences and/or achievements before coming to UCA.*
If you don't have any yet, that's okay! We are looking for students interested in developing leadership skills and we want to help you jump in!
In your own words, describe qualities a leader should possess.*
What do you expect to gain from IDEAL and how do you intend to use that knowledge to become a positive leader at UCA?*
Select an Interview Time*
An interview is required in order to apply for IDEAL. All interviews will take place in Student Center Room 204. Interview attire is expected. If you cannot find an interview time that fits your schedule, please contact the IDEAL Director at ideal@uca.edu.
By typing your full name below, you certify all information above is accurate and complete. You also agree to abide by all the requirements listed at the top of this application. You authorize both this application and your grade point average (GPA) to be released to the interviewing committee. You further authorize the advisors of this group to check your GPA or academic standing at any point during your involvement with the program and authorize them to share that information with student director of IDEAL as they deem necessary.*