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Compliments of Academic Advising 870-460-1032

All University policies published in Weevil Wisdom are subject to change. Please visit www.uamont.edu for the most current information.

Weevil Wisdom

2017-2018

University of Arkansas at Monticello

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UAM IS A SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS This includes all e-cigarettes or

Electronic Smoking Devices (ESD).

Any person

(student, visitor, faculty, staff or vendor)

violating the smoke-free campus policy can be

assessed a municipal fine ranging from

$100—$500.

If you are a tobacco user and

are interested in quitting, call

1-800-QUIT-NOW for more information.

All UAM facilities are tobacco-free.

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Legend

1 Administration Building 2 Agriculture & SEREC 3 Babin Business Center 4 Band/Choir Rehearsal Hall 5 Bankston Hall 6 Baptist College Ministry 7 Book Store 8 Central Heating Plant 9 Central Warehouse 10 Chancellor’s Home 11 Cotton Boll Stadium 12 Fine Arts Center 13 Gibson University Center 14 Graphic Design Center 15 Harris Hall 16 Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex 17 Horsfall Hall 19 Taylor Library 20 Maxwell Hall 21 Memorial Classroom Building 22 Missionary Baptist Center 23 Music Building 24 Natural History Museum 25 Royer Hall 26 Science Center 27 Sorrells Hall 28 Steelman Fieldhouse 29 Tennis Courts 30 Wells Hall 31 Wesley Foundation Center 32 Willard Hall 33 Indoor Practice Facility 34 Weevil Field (Baseball) 35 Blossoms Field (Softball) 36 Recycling Center 37 University Apartments 38 Campus Security 39 Centennial Clock Tower

CAMPUS MAP

It is always a good idea to walk through your schedule before classes actually

begin. Doing so will ease some of the tension associated with your first day of

class. To locate your classes, use the map above or access the 3D map at the

following link: http://www.myatlascms.com/map/index.php?id=691

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Notes

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Welcome to the UAM family!

UAM is dedicated to your college success. Therefore, this booklet is designed to give you answers to questions you may not know to ask.

If have any questions, feel free to email, call, or visit one of our professional academic advisors.

Good luck with your studies!

Office of Academic Advising

About Academic Advising An academic advisor is someone who guides you through your college experience. Academic advisors are available to inform you of campus resources and policies, to help you add and drop classes, to discuss degree requirements and your academic pro-gress, and to assist you in planning life after college. You should always meet with your advisor before making any important academic decisions.

To discover who your advisor is, log into your Weevilnet account. Your advisor’s in-formation should appear in the bottom right corner under the section “Program Advi-sor.” If you do not have an advisor assigned or need additional help contacting your advisor, call the Office of Academic Affairs at 870-460-1032.

If you are assigned two advisors, try to visit your professional advisor before seeing

your faculty advisor. For help identifying your professional advisor, you can either call

the Office of Academic Affairs or visit http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academic-

affairs/academic-advising/.

Faculty Advisors - Faculty advisors are instructors at the university who are the most knowledgeable about courses and careers in a particular field of study. Faculty advisors help students who have declared a major other than the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Applied Science or the Bachelor of General Studies.

Professional Advisors - Advising is the primary role of the professional advisor. Because faculty advisors bal-

ance advising with teaching, conducting research and publishing in their field of study,

professional advisors are available to provide additional time and guidance to students

with academic concerns. Students majoring within the Division of General Studies are

solely advised by professional advisors. Professional advisors also contact students

who are submitted to the university’s academic alert system. See information about the

academic alert system on page 22 of this book.

Student Mentors - Student mentors are current UAM students that understand the demands of college life and will give valuable academic advice to anyone who visits. If you are interested in meeting with a student mentor, please call 870-460-1433 or email Sarah Haughenbury at haughenbury@uamont.edu.

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Table of Contents

UAM Vision, Mission & Core Values ......................................... 5

University Calendar ........................................................................ 6

Every Student Needs to Know ................................................... 9 Success Depends on You ......................................................... 9 Professors Have Expectations Too ........................................ 9 Strategies for Success .............................................................. 10 How to Read a Textbook ....................................................... 11 Coping with Test Anxiety ...................................................... 11 General Education Requirements ......................................... 12 15 to Finish ............................................................................... 13 8-week Classes .......................................................................... 13 Registering for Classes ............................................................ 13 Dropping a Class ..................................................................... 14 Student Classification .............................................................. 14 Course Levels ........................................................................... 14 Required GPA .......................................................................... 14 UAM Email .............................................................................. 14 Healthy Lifestyle Choices ....................................................... 15 Healthy Recipes for Residential Living ................................ 16

Tips from Real UAM Students ................................................. 17 For Athletes .............................................................................. 19 For Freshmen .......................................................................... 17 For International Students ..................................................... 20 For Technical Students ........................................................... 18 For Transfer Students ............................................................. 17 For Online Students ................................................................ 20

Get Involved on Campus .......................................................... 21

Campus Resources, Programs and Facilities ........................... 22

University Police Services .......................................................... 26

Financial Aid ................................................................................ 28

Like Social Media? ....................................................................... 30

Weevil Perks ................................................................................ 31

What if this happens? ................................................................. 32

Glossary of Terms....................................................................... 33

What’s Your Opinion? ............................................................... 37

Campus Map (back inside cover)

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What’s your opinion?

1. How was this booklet helpful? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 2. Which section was the most helpful? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 3. If you could remove a section, which one would you take out? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 4. If you could add a section, what would you add? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 5. Additional Comments: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Please mail your survey responses to:

Office of Academic Advising P.O. Box 3478

346 University Dr.

Monticello, AR 71656

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while on probation may not appeal for reinstatement of financial aid eligibility. The decision of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee is final and there is no further avenue of appeal.

Financial Aid Denial – A status assigned to students not in compliance with the UAM Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Every student (including those not currently receiving financial aid) must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, a minimum term 2.0 GPA, successfully complete a minimum of 67% of the hours in which he/she enroll each semester, and attempt no more than 150% of the hours required for his/her program of study. Any student who earns a 0.00 GPA for a term due to earning all F’s, completely withdrawing, or a combination thereof will be placed on Financial Aid Denial immediately with no warning pe-riod. Financial Aid Pace – The maximum number of hours a student will be eligible for Title IV aid is limited to 150% of the hours required for their program of study. A student will lose eligibility for Title IV aid when he/she has attempted more than 150% of the hours required for their program of study. If at any point, it becomes mathematically impossible for a student to complete his/her program of study within the 150% timeframe, the student will lose eligibility for Title IV aid. Financial Aid Probation – A status assigned to a student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress and appealed (timely and with doc-umentation of extenuating or mitigating circumstances) and has had eli-gibility for financial aid reinstated. A student who fails to comply with satisfactory academic progress standards while on probation may not appeal for reinstatement of financial aid eligibility. Financial Aid Warning – A status automatically assigned to a student who begins a semester in good standing for financial aid but fails to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards. A warning status is not available to a student who earns a 0.00 GPA for a term due to earn-ing all F;’s, completely withdrawing or a combination thereof. A student admitted to UAM on Conditional Academic Standing will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be com-pleted by students wishing to receive certain scholarships, pell grants, student loans, work-study positions, etc.

For more information on financial aid, you may call (870) 460-1050.

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UAM Vision The University of Arkansas at Mon-ticello will be recognized as a model, open access regional institution with retention and graduation rates that meet or exceed its peer institutions. Through these efforts, UAM will develop key relationships and part-nerships that contribute to the eco-nomic and quality of life indicators in the community, region, state, and beyond.

UAM Mission The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a society of learners committed to individual achievement by:

Fostering a quality, comprehensive, and seamless education for diverse stu-dent learners to succeed in a global environment;

Serving the communities of Arkansas and beyond to improve the quality of life as well as generate, enrich, and sustain economic development;

Promoting innovative leadership, scholarship and research which will provide for entrepreneurial endeavors and service learning opportunities;

Creating a synergistic culture of safety, collegiality and productivity which engages a diverse community of learners.

UAM Core Values Ethic of Care: We care for those in our UAM community from a holistic per-

spective by supporting them in times of need and engaging them in ways that inspire and mentor.

Professionalism: We promote personal integrity, a culture of servant leadership responsive to individuals’ needs as well as responsible stewardship of re-sources.

Collaboration: We foster a collegial culture that encourages open communica-tion, cooperation, leadership and teamwork, as well as shared responsibility.

Evidence-based Decision Making: We improve practices and foster innovation through assessment, research, and evaluation for continuous improvement.

Diversity: We embrace difference by cultivating inclusiveness and respect of both people and points of view, and by promoting not only tolerance and acceptance, but support and advocacy.

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Fall 2017

August 23 (Wed) – Admission application deadline. First day of classes for sessions 1, 8W1, C2, and M2. August 25 (Fri) - Last day to register or add classes. August 28 (Mon) – First day of session 6W1 classes. August 29 (Tues) - Tuition and fees due by 3:30 pm for all registered students.

Students will be dropped at the end of the day unless payment or other payment arrangements have been made.

September 4 (Mon) - Labor Day Holiday. Offices and classes closed. September 18 (Mon) – First day of session C1 classes. September 22 (Fri) – Last day to drop a session 6W1 class. Grade will be W. September 27 (Wed) – Last day to drop a session 8W1 class. Grade will be W. September 29 (Fri) - Deadline to apply for May graduation. October 12 (Thurs) – Last day of session 8W1 classes. Last day to drop a ses-sion M2 class. Grade will be W. October 16 (Mon) – First day of sessions M1 and 8W2 classes. October 16 (Mon) - Last day to drop a session C2 class. Grade will be W. October 26 (Thurs) – Last day to drop a session M1 class. Grade will be W. October 27 (Fri) – Last day of session M1 classes. November 1 (Wed) - Last day to drop a session 1 class or withdraw from the term (not applicable to other sessions). Grade(s) will be W. November 6 (Mon) - Preregistration for Spring begins. November 8 (Wed) –Last day to drop session C1 classes. Grade will be W. November 9 (Thurs) – Last day of session M2 classes. November 10 (Fri) – First class day for session M3 classes. Last day to drop session C1 classes. Grade will be W. November 15 (Wed) - Last day of session C2 classes. November 17 (Fri) - Preregistration for Spring ends. Last day to drop session 8W2 classes. Grade will be W. November 22 (Wed) - Classes closed. November 23-24 (Thurs-Fri) - Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices and classes closed. December 5 (Tues) – Last day to drop a session M3 class. Grade will be W. December 7 (Thurs) – Last day of sessions 1and 8W2 classes. December 8 (Fri) – Study day (no classes). December 11-15 (Mon-Fri) - Final exam period. December 13 (Wed) – Last day of class for sessions C1 and M3 classes. December 15 (Fri) – Last day of class for session M3 classes. December 16 (Sat) – Commencement December 18 – Grades due by 10:00 am December 20 (Wed) - Fall conferral of degrees.

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Scantron - A slender bubble sheet used on exams to answer true/false or multiple choice questions. Scantrons may be purchased in the bookstore or picked up for free on the second floor of Harris Hall in Counseling and Testing Services. SC - Science Center is home to the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Summer Class - UAM offers classes during the months of June and July. These classes normally meet Monday - Thursday. UC - University Center is home to the Office of Student Affairs, cafeteria, a gym, and multiple meeting rooms. University Catalog - The “Google” for academic questions. It includes all gradu-ation requirements, programs of study, course descriptions, academic regulations, etc. The catalog is available on the UAM website. http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academics/ WeevilNet - The system you may access to look at all of your academic infor-mation and financial aid. Work-study jobs– Jobs on campus that are paid through state or federal funding. You must complete the FAFSA form to determine your eligibility for a work-study job.

Financial Aid Terms:

Financial Aid Academic Plan – A document developed for a student as part of the follow through to a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal. An Academic Plan is student specific and provides flexibility for UAM to work with a student in restoring their financial aid eligibility. A financial aid academic plan may be assigned for a student who successfully appeals financial aid denial but cannot mathematically come into Satisfactory Aca-demic Progress Policy compliance in a single semester.

Financial Aid Appeal – Process by which a student newly placed on fi-nancial aid denial may appeal to have his/her financial aid eligibility rein-stated based on documented extenuating or mitigating circumstances. De-nial letters are sent to students via UAM e-mail and via U.S. mail after grades are posted each semester. There is a strict deadline and appeals without extenuating or mitigating circumstances and/or no documenta-tion will not be considered by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. A student who fails to comply with satisfactory academic progress standards

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FERPA - The Family Education and Rights to Privacy Act gives a student privacy rights concerning his or her student records. For more information contact the Registrar’s Office.

Finalize - The process of verifying your class schedule with the Cashier’s Office. If you

owe money at the time that you finalize, then the Cashier will ask you to pay your balance. Students with a $0 balance on their account must also finalize their bill. A Student who does not finalize his/her bill will be dropped from classes. Hint: Finalize your bill to avoid losing your preferred schedule. Financial Aid - See pages 28 and 29.

Full-time Student - During the fall or spring semesters, a student enrolled in 12 or more hours is considered full time. During the summer, a student enrolled in 6 or more hours during one or both terms is considered full time. Note: Some scholarships require you to take 15 hours. See also 15 to Finish on page 13.

Gang Green - This is the student section at athletic events. It is where UAM’s most extreme fans get a little wild and crazy in the name of school spirit and sportsmanship.

General Studies - Area of study chosen by a student who in unsure of a major.

GPA - Grade Point Average = Total Quality Points / Total Hours

Grade Report - A list of your grades awarded for a specific semester or term. You will have access to view your final grades for a term in the Student Center of your WeevilNet account.

Major - The area of study in which a student wishes to receive a degree.

MCB - The Memorial Classroom Building is home to the School of Arts and Hu-manities and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Plan - You will see “plan” instead of major and/or minor in your WeevilNet ac-count.

Prerequisite - A course you must take before the course you are considering.

Preregistration - An early registration period for courses offered in a future term.

Program - WeevilNet term for the school offering your major such as Nursing or Agriculture.

Registration - The process of determining a class schedule and enrolling into the chosen classes.

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Spring 2018

January 8 (Mon) - New student orientation. Schedule changes. January 9 (Tues) - Open registration. January 10 (Wed) – Admission application deadline. First day of sessions 1, 8W1, C2, and M4 classes. January 12 (Fri) – Last day to register or add classes. January 15 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Holiday. Offices and classes closed. January 16 (Tues) – First day of session 6W1 classes. January 17 (Wed) - Tuition and fees due by 3:30 pm for all registered students.

Students will be dropped at the end of the day unless payment or other payment arrangements have been made.

February 5 (Mon) – First day of session C1 classes. February 8 (Thurs) - Last day to drop a session M4 class. Grade will be W. February 9 (Fri) – Last day to drop a session 6W1 class. Grade will be W. February 14 (Wed) – Last day to drop a session 8W1 class. Grade will be W. February 23 (Fri) – Last day of session 6W1 and M4 classes. Deadline to apply for August and December graduation. March 1 (Thurs) - Last day of session 8W1 classes. March 5 (Mon) –First day of sessions 8W2 and M1 classes. Last day to drop a session C2 class. Grade will be W March 15 (Thurs) – Last day to drop a session M1 class. Grade will be W. March 16 (Fri) – Last day of session M1 classes. March 19-23 (Mon-Fri) – Spring Break March 28 (Wed) – Last day to drop a session 1 class or withdraw from the term (not applicable to other sessions). Grade(s) will be W. April 2 (Mon) – Preregistration for Summer and Fall begins April 4 (Wed) – Last day to drop a session C1 class. Grade will be W. April 6 (Fri) – First day of session M5 classes. April 11 (Wed) – Last day of session C2 classes. April 13 (Fri) – Preregistration for Summer and Fall ends. Last day of session C2 classes. Last day to drop a session 8W2 class. Grade will be W. April 26 (Thurs) – Last day to drop a session M5 class. Grade will be W. April 30 (Mon) - Last day of sessions 1 and 8W2 classes. May 1 (Tues) – Study day (no classes) May 2-8 (Wed-Tues) – Final Exams May 4 (Fri) - Last day of session C1 classes. May 8 (Tues) – Last day of session M5 classes. May 9 (Wed) – Grades due by 10:00 am May 11 (Fri) - Commencement

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Summer I 2018 Intersession May 11 (Fri) – Tuition and fees due for preregistered students for session INT. May 14 (Mon) – Registration and first day of classes for session INT. Last day to register for session INT classes. May 22 (Tues) – Last day to drop a session INT class. Grade will be W. May 25 (Fri) – Last day of session INT classes. Final exams in those classes.

Summer I 2018 Regular Session

May 25 (Fri) – Last day of session INT classes. Final exams in those classes. Tuition and fees due for preregistered students for sessions 1 and S1. Self registration for sessions 1 and S1 classes. May 28 (Mon) – Memorial Day Holiday. Offices and classes closed. May 29 (Tues) –Application deadline for regular registration. Registration for sessions S1 and 1 classes. First day of sessions S1 and 1 classes. May 30 (Wed) - Last day to register or add sessions S1 and 1 classes. June 21 (Thurs) - Last day to drop session S1 classes. Grade(s) will be W. June 27 (Wed) - Last day of session S1 classes. Final exams in those classes. June 27-28 (Wed-Thurs) – Self registration for Summer II. June 28 (Thurs) - Tuition and fees due for preregistered students for session S2.

Summer II 2018

June 28-29 (Wed-Thurs) – Self registration for Summer II. July 2 (Mon) – Admission application deadline. Registration and first class day for session S2 classes. July 3 (Tues) - Last day to register or add session S2 classes July 4 (Wed) – Observance of July 4 Independence Day Holiday. Offices closed. .July 26 (Thurs) - Last day to drop sessions 1 and S2 classes. Grade(s) will be W. August 1 (Wed) - Last day of classes. Final exams. August 7 (Tues) - Summer conferral of degrees.

The University calendar is subject to change. For the latest version of the calendar, visit the following link:

http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academics/class-schedules/

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Glossary of Terms

Academic Suspension - A student whose term GPA and cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 will not be permitted to attend classes for a specified period of time. Associate’s Degree - Degree awarded upon completion of required courses amounting to at least 60 hours. Some associate’s programs require completion of more than 60 hours and all require at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Bachelor’s Degree - Degree awarded upon completion of required courses amounting to at least 120 hours. Some bachelor’s programs require completion of more than 120 hours and all require at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. BBC - The Babin Business Center is home to the School of Business and the School of Computer Information Systems. Bluebook - A small book with a blue cover used to record exam essay answers. Bluebooks may be purchased in the bookstore or picked up for free on the second floor of Harris Hall in Counseling and Testing Services. “Campo” - Slang for campus police officer. Chancellor - The Chancellor is the “head honcho” or president of a university.

CIS - Computer Information Systems

Commuter- A student who does not live in a residence hall.

Concurrent Course - A course taken for both high school and college credit.

Conditional Academic Standing - A student whose term GPA or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 is placed on Conditional Academic Standing. Hint: Condi-tional Academic Standing is a warning! If you do not make a 2.0 in your next se-mester, you will be suspended!

Co-requisite - A course you must take before or at the same time as the course you are considering.

Dean/Unit Head - The person responsible for running each school or academic unit. For instance, you would report any issues with a math instructor to the Dean for Math and Natural Sciences.

Drop Deadline - The drop deadline is the last day a student may withdraw from a class during any given semester or term.

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1. I won’t be able to attend any of my classes due to illness. UAM Student Health Service does not provide medical excuses for short-term absences which result in missed classes, exams, assignments, work or practices due to illness or injury. In certain circumstances where the illness or injury is pro- longed and requires medical attention or hospitalization or involves a contagious illness, Student Health Services will work with students in providing appropriate docu-

mentation. Student Health Services has limited resources which are better dedicated to providing health care access for as many students as possible rather than toward

verification of short-term medical absences. Also, Student Health Services is unable to make valid determinations concerning illnesses or injuries which have been

effectively managed by self-care. Students are advised to contact the appropriate professor, instructor, coach or supervisor in the event they need to miss classes, exams, assignments, work or practices due to an illness, injury or an emergency. While absence should be a rare occurrence, Student Health Service encourages students to make mature decisions when they are too ill to attend class or activities. All decisions concerning the impact

of an absence, as well as any arrangements for making up work, rest with the professors, instructors, coaches or supervisors. 2. I don’t know why this charge is on my bill. Cashier’s Office, (870) 460-1043, Monticello Cashier’s Office, (866) 323-3384 or 870-364-6414, Crossett Cashier’s Office, (800) 747-5360 or (870) 222-5360, McGehee

3. I don’t understand my financial aid award. Office of Financial Aid, (800) 226-2643 or (870) 460-1050, Monticello Office of Student Services, (866) 323-3384 or (870) 364-6414, Crossett Office of Student Services, (800) 747-5360 or (870) 222-5360, McGehee

4. I don’t know my scholarship requirements. For UAM Scholarships: Office of Admissions, (800) 844-1826 or (870) 460-1026 For the Academic Challenge: Office of Financial Aid, (800) 226-2643 or (870) 460-1050

5. I’m a Veterans Affairs (VA) student, and I need to get my funding. Office of Financial Aid, (870) 460-1050

6. I decided to live on campus. The Office of Residence Life, (870) 460-1045

7. I’ve been locked out of my UAM email account! I can’t log into Wifi. Information Technology, (870) 460-1036 or UAM website

What if this happens?

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Every Student Needs To Know

Success Depends on You College is not like high school. The classes are harder: you have more free time and your family is not here to keep you on track. If you want to succeed, take this experience seriously.

Go to class. If your course is online, check your email and Blackboard accounts frequently.

Read and keep up with your course syllabus.

Pay close attention to your instructor’s attendance policy. It is easy to get behind especially in an 8-week class.

Look at the course outline for your assignments.

Manage your time wisely.

Take notes and study.

If you have questions, ask for help.

When you don’t go to class or do your work, you may experience:

scholarship denial

conditional academic standing or suspension

financial aid probation or denial

get behind on plan of study

While UAM offers help, you must be responsible enough to seek it. Students often need help but wait until it is too late. Ask for help as soon as you realize you are struggling. For specific information, see “Campus Resources” beginning on page 22.

If you want your parents involved, complete the release of information section on your WeevilNet account.

Professors Have Expectations Too If you cannot read your handwriting, neither can your professor. Professors expect written assignments to be easily readable (often word processed) or you may have points deducted from your grade. Professors expect you to exhibit good classroom manners and behaviors.

Be on time.

Dress appropriately.

Turn your cell phone off or on silent.

Don’t interrupt while someone else is speaking.

Use appropriate language. If online, follow the netiquette rules found in the Distance Education Student Handbook.

Professors expect you to contact them if you are having trouble with their class. However, you must contact your professor ASAP! Your professor cannot help if you wait until the end of the semester to ask for it.

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Strategies for Success First define your goals. You do not have to choose a plan of study to do this. Setting a goal can be as simple as deciding you will try to make an “A” in a class or just on one exam. Setting small goals allows you to see your progress and keeps your mind on target.

Attending class, taking notes and studying are keys to being successful. Even if your professor does not require attendance, you should go to class because pro-fessors present information in class that may not be in the textbook.

If you are an online student, your professor is not able to guide you as much as a face-to-face instructor. First, you should review your syllabus to ensure that you keep up with reading and written assignments. Second, check both your Blackboard account and your email account at least every other day. Never hes-itate to email your instructor with questions.

Good Study Habits 1. Put these items on your calendar in your smart phone.

2. Turn off your cell phones television, and radio, unless you are a person that needs background noise. Generally when studying, you need to eliminate all distractions. Go to the Library to study. 3. Do your assignments in a timely manner. Don’t wait until 10 minutes before class! 4. Get a telephone number for at least one other student in each of your classes.

You may need to borrow notes.

You may want a study partner. Meet in the Library.

You may just need to talk to someone about your class. 5. Don’t wait until the day of the test to study.

Read through your notes several times.

It might help to type and outline your notes. Do you study better at night, in the morning or in the afternoon? Figure this out.

6. When in doubt… go to tutoring, ask your teacher, get help!

Note –taking Tips Prepare for class. Read textbook information before class.

Don’t write everything the professor says. Stick to the main ideas.

Use abbreviations or text language when possible.

Follow along in your textbook and write page numbers next to your notes.

Immediately after class, review your notes to add or clarify information while the lecture is still fresh.

If you are absent, get the notes from a classmate.

For more tips like these, visit the Academic Advising website: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academic-affairs/academic-advising/

study schedule: make one for each class reminders to check Blackboard

tutoring sessions work

assignment due dates student activities

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1. All Occasions, Flowers, & Gifts

2. Amber’s Mad Southern Style 3. Bessy’s Frozen Yogurt

4. Bubbie’s

5. Buck Stop Meat Shop

6. Capelli Salon

7. Country Wrappers & More

8. CT Speed Lube

9. Dan’s Tire & Exhaust

10. Discount Merchandise

11. GNC

12. LA Graphics

13. La Terraza

14. Luxury Nails

15. Mazzio’s Italian Eatery

16. Monticello Animal Hospital

17. O'Fallon Veterinary Service

18. Ryburn Motor Company

19. SEARK Western Wear

20. Signs Shirts and Decals

21. Simmons First Bank

22. Sun Country Tanning

23. Super 8 Motel

24. The Swap Shop (Located in Warren)

25. The Tree O

26. Timberlodge Lanes

27. Tiny Thai Place

28. Union Bank

Weevil Perks are discounts offered by local businesses within the Monticello, McGehee, and Crossett communities to University of Arkansas at Monticello students, faculty, and staff. In order to retrieve a discount, you must present a valid university I.D. to the cashier at the time of pur-chase.

Monticello: McGehee-Crossett:

1. Blingtique 2. Fuzzy Tail Grooming 3. Jalisco’s 4. JJ’s Café of McGehee & Lake Village 5. Kelley Drug & Selections 6. Lisa’s Floors & More 7. McGehee-Dermott Times News 8. McGehee Lumber & Hardware 9. Pizza Inn 10. Shear Connection 11. Shirt Shack & More 12. Stitches by Design

The Weevil Perks list is subject to change. For the most current

savings, visit the following link:

http://www.uamont.edu/pages/student-affairs/student-

programs-activities/

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Become a fan on Facebook, follow tweets on Twitter, watch videos on YouTube, use the UAM Snapchat filter, and checkout YOUniversity. UAM’s social media accounts can be found at the bottom right corner of the UAM main page.

Offices with Facebook pages:

Academic Advising

*Admissions Office

Alumni & Friends

Financial Aid

*Instructional Technology

Intramurals & Recreation

UAM Community Education

UAM Library

UAM News

*UAM Student Affairs

School of Agriculture

School of Forest Resources

School of Nursing

*UAM Admissions, Instructional

Technology, and Student Affairs

also Tweet!

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How to Read a Textbook Step One: Scan the material for important terms. You will become familiar with the assigned topic. Step Two: Scan the material a second time for answers to the review quest- ions at the end of the chapter. The review questions will give you a general ideal of the lesson’s goals. Step Three: Thoroughly read the entire assignment. Step Four: Review what you have read before class. Now that you have scanned, more closely scanned, and then read the materials, a quick re-scanning should prepare you for class.

Do NOT stop after Step One! Reading and reviewing your entire assignment should give you the knowledge you need to survive a question and answer session with your professor. (Adapted from “How To Get Good Grades in College” by Linda O’Brien.)

Coping with Test Anxiety Test anxiety effects thinking ability; it can cause you to blank out or have racing thoughts that are difficult to control. Control test anxiety:

Be well prepared.

Self-test while reviewing for the exam.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Think positively.

Don’t compare yourself to your peers.

Gather everything you need the night before the exam.

Get a good night’s sleep.

Get to the exam on time—not too late but not too early.

Don’t talk to your friends about exam material before the exam.

Sit in an area where you will be least distracted.

Calm yourself by taking slow deep breaths.

Read exam instructions carefully.

Focus only on the exam.

Don’t panic if your peers finish faster than you.

After you finish your exam, treat your-self to something you enjoy to relax.

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General Education Requirements The following General Education requirements apply to all baccalaureate degrees. It is expected that students will complete the General Education requirements within their first 60 hours. These are not all of your required clas-ses. Your major and minor areas will specify additional course requirements. To graduate with a baccalaureate degree, you must have at least 120 hour. Some degrees require more.

Students must be continuously enrolled in math and English until the General Education math and English requirements have been met.

Composition (6 Credit Hours) ENGL 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1013) Composition I ENGL 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1023) Composition II

Mathematics (3 Credit Hours) Mathematics Course, 1000-level or above MATH 1043 (ACTS Equivalent # MATH 1103) College Algebra MATH 1003 (ACTS Equivalent # MATH 1003) Survey of Mathematics (Recommended for Non-STEM majors)

Speech (3 Credit Hours) Choose one of the following: COMM 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # SPCH 1003) Public Speaking COMM 2283 Business & Professional Speech COMM 2203 Interpersonal Communication

Fine Arts Appreciation (3 Credit Hours) Choose one of the following: ART 1053 (ACTS Equivalent # ARTA 1003) Art Appreciation MUS 1113 (ACTS Equivalent # MUSC 1003) Music Appreciation FA 1013 Fine Arts Appreciation FA 1023 Film Appreciation

Humanities (3 Credit Hours) Choose one of the following: ENGL 2283 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 2113) World Literature I

ENGL 2293 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 2123) World Literature II

U.S. History or Government (3 Credit Hours) Choose one of the following: HIST 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 2113) American History I HIST 2223 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 2123) American History II PSCI 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # PLSC 2003) American National Government

Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours) Choose two courses from two different disciplines from the following: ANTH 2203 (ACTS Equivalent # ANTH 2013) Cultural Anthropology

CJ 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # CRJU 1023) Introduction to Criminal Justice ECON 2203(ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2103) Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2203) Principles of Microeconomics GEOG 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # GEOG 1103) Geography I GEOG 2223 Geography II HIST 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1113) Survey of Civilization I HIST 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1123) Survey of Civilization II PSY 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # PSYC 1103) Introduction to Psychology SOC 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # SOCI 1013) Introduction to Sociology SWK 1013 Introduction to Social Work

Basic Sciences (8 Credit Hours) Choose eight hours from two 3-hour lecture courses with associated 1-hour labs or two 4-hour courses with integrated labs chosen from the following disciplines: Biological Sciences BIOL 1063/1071 (ACTS Equivalent # BIOL 1004) Intro. to Biology/Lab Or other BIOL course at the 1000-level or above Earth Sciences ESCI 1063/1051 (ACTS Equivalent # GEOL 1114) Elements of Geology/Lab ESCI 1073/1081 (ACTS Equivalent # PHSC 1104) Earth and Atmosphere/Lab Other ESCI courses at the 1000-level or above may be substituted Chemistry CHEM 1023/1031 (ACTS Equivalent # CHEM 1004) Intro. to Chemistry/Lab Or other CHEM course at the 1000-level or above Physics PHYS 2203/2231 (ACTS Equivalent # PHYS 2014) Gen. Physics I/Lab PHYS 2313/2231 (ACTS Equivalent # PHYS 2034) University Physics/Lab Or other PHYS course at the 1000-level or above

TOTAL: 35 General Education Credits Required

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A student admitted to UAM on Conditional Academic Standing will be placed on Financial Aid Warning.

APPEAL PROCESS:

A student who has been placed on Financial Aid Denial will NOT receive any types of federal or institutional aid until one of the following conditions is met: (1) The student comes into compliance with the policy; or (2) The Financial Aid Appeals Committee reinstates the stu-dent’s financial assistance due to mitigating or extenuating circumstances for which there is supporting documentation.

Appeals for reinstatement of financial assistance must be submitted in writing with sup-porting documentation attached to the Director of Financial Aid by the deadline stated on the denial notice. Appeals are reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. The deci-sion of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee is final and there is no further avenue of appeal.

An appeal may be approved only if the student will be able to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards after the subsequent payment period, or the student is placed on an aca-demic plan that, if followed, will ensure that the student is able to meet the Satisfactory Aca-demic Progress standards by a specific point in time.

Students who have a successful appeal will be placed on Financial Aid Probation.

To view the complete SAP Policy, including the Appeal Process, go to http://www.uamont.edu/pages/financial-aid/

ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIPS (For complete details, go to http://www.adhe.edu.)

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships online at http://www.adhe.edu by complet-ing the YOUniversal application. You must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA; http://www.FAFSA.gov), although there is no income cap to qualify for the scholar-ships. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES: Traditional Students – June 1 immediate-ly following high school graduation; All Other Students – June 1.

This scholarship is awarded for one year and, provided funding is available, will be renewed for up to three years (four years total), the accumulation of 130 hours or the completion of a baccalaure-ate degree, whichever comes first. The Arkansas General Assembly sets award amounts annually. Once determined, the amounts will be posted on the ADHE website.

BASIC RENEWAL CRITERIA: (You do not have to reapply.) Traditional students must enroll in at least 12 hours the first fall semester following high school graduation and at least 15 hours each semester thereafter to receive funding. Traditional stu-dents must complete at least 27 hours the first year and at least 30 hours each year thereafter with a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Nontraditional students may enroll in as few as 6 hours and receive a pro-rated scholarship amount. Nontraditional students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA with continuing eligibility based on enrollment.

Both traditional and nontraditional students must meet the satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards required by the institution where enrolled.

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UAM Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

All students at UAM must conform to the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s definition of Satis-factory Academic Progress, even if no financial aid was previously received. All Satisfactory Aca-demic Progress notices will be sent to the student’s official UAM e-mail account. The standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress at the UAM are as follows:

QUALITATIVE STANDARDS: A student must earn a cumulative and term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 to receive stu-dent financial aid. A student who is suspended (by academic policy) because of failure to maintain the minimum GPA is not making satisfactory academic progress and will not be eligible for financial aid. NOTE: PERMISSION FROM THE ACADEMIC APPEALS COMMITTEE FOR A SUS-PENDED STUDENT TO ENROLL DOES NOT REINSTATE THAT STUDENT’S FINAN-CIAL AID ELIGIBILITY.

QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS: There are two quantitative requirements that a student must meet in order to remain eligible for financial assistance:

PACE OF PROGRESSION: Students must successfully complete 67% of cumulative hours attempt-ed. Cumulative hours attempted include hours earned, remedial hours earned, repeated hours, transfer hours and grades of W, F, AU and I. The formula used to monitor Pace of Progression is:

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum number of hours a student will be eligible for Title

IV aid is limited to 150% of the hours required for their program of study. A student will lose eligi-bility for Title IV aid when they have attempted more than 150% of the hours required for their program of study. Attempted hours include hours earned, remedial hours earned, repeated hours, transfer hours and grades of W, F, AU, or I. For example, most bachelors degrees at UAM require 120 hours; therefore, eligibility is limited to 180 (120 x 1.5) attempted hours. Associate Degrees and Technical Certificates require less hours, so eligibility for those programs will be limited to fewer attempted hours. All hours attempted for degrees earned at other institutions are considered to be posted to the student’s transcript. If at any point, it becomes mathematically impossible for a stu-dent to complete their program of study within the 150% timeframe, the student will lose eligibility for Title IV aid. Pursuit of a second degree will not increase the maximum timeframe for Title IV eligibility. All enrollment periods count toward the maximum time frame, regardless of a change in degree or major. Courses that are repeated will count towards attempted hours each time the course is repeated but will be counted as hours earned only once.

The following grades will not be considered as hours earned W, I, AU, or F. Any student who earns a 0.00 GPA for a term due to earning all F's, completely withdrawing or a combination thereof will be placed on Financial Aid Denial immediately with no warn-ing period.

Changes in SAP status due to grade changes will be evaluated at the time that the Registrar’s Office notifies the Financial aid Office of the grade change.

Satisfactory Academic Progress will be evaluated at the end of the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. All sessions within the summer term will be evaluated as one term. Those students not meeting the requirements stated above will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. The student may continue to receive financial assistance during the warning period. If the satisfactory academic progress standards have not been met at the end of the warning period, the student will be DENIED assistance from federal and institutional sources.

Financial Aid

# of cumulative hours earned X 100

# of cumulative hours attempted

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15 to Finish In the past, students have focused on being a full-time student, which means taking at

least 12 hours each semester. Some scholarships and/or grants only require you to take

12 hours your first semester of college. However, if you want to finish your degree in

four years, then you need to complete at least 30 hours each academic year. This number

may change if you are required to take remedial classes or if your plan of study requires

more than 120 hours. The chart below shows two examples of how to earn 30 hours in

an academic year.

OR

To see how your specific degree breaks down by semester, look through the Eight Se-

mester Sequence of Courses found in the 2017-2018 UAM Catalog.

8-Week Classes To finish your degree in four years, UAM offers a variety of class structures. One such

structure is the 8-week class. Eight-week classes offer the opportunity to complete reme-

dial courses and other certain degree requirements quicker. An 8-week class is the same

amount of credit hours as a full semester course, and you cover the same amount of

information. However, you must be dedicated to attending class everyday. Ask your aca-

demic advisor for more information.

Registering for Classes 1. Review the class schedule: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academics/class-schedules/ 2. Choose the classes you need or would like to take. A professional advisor can

help you create a proposed class schedule. This ensures a speedier enroll-ment process and allows you more time to get to know your faculty advisor and to ask questions.

3. Schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss your choices. Remember to take your proposed schedule and student ID number with you to the appointment. 4. Your advisor can enter your schedule on specified registration dates. 5. Always preregister! Dates are on the academic calendar on pages 6-8. If you wait too long, you may not get the classes you want. 6. Finalize your bill via WeevilNet or at the Cashier’s window. Students who have a $0

balance must still finalize, which means pay your bill or make payment arrangements and validate your classes.

Fall Spring Total Hours

15 15 30

Fall Spring Summer I Summer II Total Hours

12 12 3 3 30

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Dropping a Class

You cannot drop a course simply by not going to class or by checking out of the residence hall.

Dropping a course is a serious decision; it can impact your academic progress as well as your financial aid status. If you are not passing a course, you should meet with your aca-demic advisor to discuss your options. If you drop a course by the last date to drop dead-line, you will receive a “W” in the course(s) you are dropping. For the deadline to drop a course, look at the academic calendar. The academic calendar is located on pages 6-8 or at http://www.uamont.edu/pages/academics/class-schedules/. There is a $10.00 fee to drop a course.

Steps to Drop a Course Get a drop slip from the Registrar’s Office. See Academic Advisor.

Go to Financial Aid. Return your drop slip to the Registrar’s Office.

*Student-athletes must see the eligibility director before turning in your drop slip.

Required Grade Point Average (GPA) To remain in good academic standing, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA. However, if you receive a scholarship you may be required to main-tain higher than a 2.0 in order to keep your scholarship. If you are receiving a scholarship and are not sure of your required GPA, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 844-1826 or (870) 460-1026.

Students who took concurrent enrollment credit but withdrew or failed may be admitted on conditional academic standing. To check your status, please call the Office of Academ-ic Affairs at (870) 460-1032.

Student Classification Course Levels Determined by credit hours: Determined by course number: 0 - 29 hours = Freshman 1000-level course = Freshman 30 - 59 hours = Sophomore 2000-level course = Sophomore 60 - 89 hours = Junior 3000-level course = Junior 90+ hours = Senior 4000-level course = Senior

UAM Email UAM’s official form of communication with our students is the UAM email server. Every UAM student automatically gets a free email account. To set-up your account, go to the UAM website, click the Email link in the top, right corner of the page. You should see instructions for setting-up your UAM User Account. You must check your email frequently to get important updates from offices such as Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Cashier, Student Affairs, etc.

Get your Email on a mobile device (setup may vary dependent on the device): 1. Go to Settings and choose Mail, Contacts, Calendars. 2. Choose Add Account. 3. Choose Exchange Active Sync. 4. Enter the required information in the fields provide. 5. After account verification, click SAVE.

For more information, you may call 870-460-1036 or visit the link below: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/resources/information-technology/it-for-students/

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PARKING 1. Vehicles with a faculty/staff permit shall park where the curb is painted red.

Vehicles with commuter permit shall park where the curb is painted white. Vehicles with a resident permit shall park where the curb is painted green. Yel-low curbs denote no parking or loading zones.

How to get your decal: An auto registration fee for the school year must be paid at the UAM Cashier's Office. The fees are automatically applied to your bill. Receipt of payment, proof of state vehicle registration, and a valid driver’s license must be provided to the University Police.

Fees for vehicle registration are as follows: Student (School Year) ............................ $30.00 Student (Second Semester) .................... $30.00 Student (Summer) ................................... $20.00 Replacement Permit ............................... $30.00 (If you have a valid UAM license plate, the parking fee is waived.)

2. Commuter lots are restricted to vehicles displaying commuter student permits from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday.

3. The University reserves the right to remove by impoundment any vehicle that is parked in such a way as to constitute a serious hazard. The owner of any vehicle that is parked in a designated “Tow Away Zone” or that impedes ve-hicular or pedestrian traffic movement; the operation of emergency equip-ment; or the making of essential repairs or services will be required to pay all costs for the removing, impounding and storing of such vehicles. An author-ized commercial garage will carry out any towing action. The resulting charges will be paid directly to the towing company by the owner of such vehicles in-cluding removal, impounding and storage.

4. Visitors or persons with unregistered vehicles who park in violation, such as on yellow curb or lines, in the roadway, on the grass, on crosswalks, etc., may be issued a Uniform Traffic Parking Ticket which is payable at the Monticello Municipal Court. Other violations, such as parking in a restricted parking lot, will be cited on a University Traffic Citation.

5. Open parking is declared in lots from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily and from 5:00 p.m. Friday through 7:30 a.m. Monday. Most University holidays are con-sidered as open parking days.

6. No parking is allowed on lawns, sidewalks, crosswalks, athletic areas or in are-as designated as “Loading Zones” and “Service Entrance.”

7. University Apartments A-B parking lots are restricted to Apartment residents only 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

For more parking regulations, use the following link.

http://www.uamont.edu/pages/university-police/

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EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHT PHONES The University provides 11 outdoor Emergency Blue Light Phones located at various sites throughout the Monticello campus. These phones are available 24/7 to faculty, staff, stu-dents, and visitors in need of assistance. When activated, the emergency phone is connected to the University Police Dispatcher and a uniformed UAM University Police officer is sent to assist.

Blue light phones are checked for proper operation on a routine basis and any damage or malfunction is reported to telecommunications for prompt repair or replacement.

EYEWITNESS EyeWitness is an anonymous text-based system which enhances the campus watch by offer-ing faculty, staff and students the ability to text crime tips or safety concerns directly to Uni-versity Police. It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s anonymous.

To submit a tip, please text to 67283 with the keyword UAMtip and a space at the begin-

ning of the message. Everything after the space will be sent to University Police as your

tip. It is recommended that you save the number 67283 as a contact in your phone for easy

access.

SAFE WALK Safe Walk is a campus accompaniment service designed as an alternative for anyone who feels unsafe walking alone on the Monticello campus at night. Safe Walk escorts are free of charge and available to all members of the University community. Simply call University Police at (870) 460-1083 or (870) 460-1000 and an officer will meet and escort you to the desired campus location. UAMALERT UAM has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety to provide an emergency alert system capable of delivering messages to your UAM and personal email addresses as well as your land line and cell phone. These messages alert students to bad weather, power outages, campus clos-ings, etc. You have received or will soon receive an email from UAMAlert regarding your enrollment in the program. All UAM students are encouraged to review the email and log into the UAM/Rave Mobile Safety site. Once logged in, you can manage your account to opt-out of receiving text and/or voice alerts, and update emergency contact information including cell phone numbers and personal email addresses. You can also individually test the sys-tem. (NOTE: Your cellular phone provider may charge a per-text message fee for the deliv-ery of emergency notifications to your phone.) In addition, you are encouraged to log into your WeevilNet account and review/update your emergency contact information.

University Police Services

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Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Here are 10 tips for staying healthy while at college.

1. Know Your Medical History Keep a written list that includes dates of immunizations, hospitalizations, allergies, and diseases. Keep a list of current medications taken. Get extra prescriptions and identify a pharmacy near UAM for refills. Make sure you have an insurance card and understand when and how to use it.

2. Eat Sensibly College students often gain weight due to late night eating and overindulgence of junk food. Others lose weight due to stress or skipped meals. Proper nutrition is important for your overall health. Try to eat a balanced diet of whole grains, fruits, vegeta-bles, and adequate amounts of protein. This can help give you the energy to be successful in the classroom and prevent illness.

3. Drink Water Most people do not get nearly enough water. Resist the lure of soda machines and the unlimited soda at the dining hall and get into the habit of drinking water.

4. Get Plenty of Sleep Many illnesses in college are directly related to lack of sleep. Pulling “all-nighters” and not getting enough sleep aren’t helpful to good health or good grades. Headaches are often a signal of too much stress. The recommended amount of sleep for optimal health and well-being is 7-8 hours per night, yet many students sleep fewer than 6 hours.

5. Sleep on a Regular Schedule This can be hard for a college student. You may find yourself getting up early three days a week for your morning class and sleeping in until noon on the weekends. Try to stick to a regular sleeping pattern as much as possible.

6. Exercise Regularly Improved cardiovascular health, strength and muscle building, and stress relief are among the numerous benefits of regular exercise. Cur-rent guidelines recommend 30 minutes of exercise at least three times a week. An easy way to insure that you get in your exercise for the week is to walk to class every day. Also, all students are eligible to access the UAM University Center recreation facilities. We have a free weight room, gymnasium, racquetball courts and the UAM Well-ness Center which has Nautilus weight machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, water rowers, and stair stepping machines. The University also offers tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and intramural sports to provide students with a variety of ways to get the exercise they need for a healthy lifestyle.

7. Say “No” to Tobacco Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited at all times anywhere on campus, and tobac-co is not allowed in any UAM building. You may be assessed up to a $500 fine for violating this law.

8. Abstain from Sexual Activity or Practice Safe Sexual Behavior In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 college students are infected with a sexually transmitted disease. Taking responsibility, whether through abstinence (the best option) or safe sexual practices, is the key for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and un-

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9. Develop Good Stress and Time Management Skills In order to maintain a healthy balance as a college student, it is critical that good stress and time management skills be developed. You can be quickly overwhelmed with the compet-ing demands of academics, friends and family, and extracurricular activities. By choosing activities wisely and maintaining a consistent and reasonable schedule, you may avoid stress and burnout. If you sense that you are overburdened with tasks and activities, visit the UAM Counseling Center, Harris Hall, Room 201. 10. Know Where to Go for Health-Related Assistance Visit the UAM Student Health Services in the Wellness Center or the UAM Counseling Center in room 201 of Harris Hall whenever you feel sick, physically or emotionally.

Healthy Recipes for Residential Living:

Mexican Casserole

1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans

1 small can corn (8.5 oz.), undrained

1/2 c. low-fat shredded cheese

whole grain tortilla chips

Mix first three ingredients in a microwavable casserole dish. Cover

and microwave for 3 minutes. Crumble tortilla chips over the top

of the casserole or simply dip chips in the casserole to eat.

Spicy Bean Dip 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 pkg. (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix 3-6 drops of your favorite hot sauce Mix all ingredients in a microwavable bowl. Cover with paper towel and microwave for 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve hot and with tortilla chips. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave oven. Microwave Omelet 3 eggs 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine cheese, chives or bell pepper for filling salt and pepper Whisk 3 eggs together and add filling ingredients. Melt butter in either a 9 in. glass pie pan or a large cereal bowl. Add the egg mixture. Cover with paper towel and cook in microwave approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let stand 3 minutes before eating. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipes came from: http://www.heb.com/sectionpage/back-to-college/microwave-recipes/

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UNIVERSITY POLICE (870) 460-1083 The UAM Department of University Police is committed to providing quality service and protection to students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of Arkansas at Monticel-lo. University police officers are law enforcement officers of the State of Arkansas and are professionally trained and certified by the Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

Persons needing EMERGENCY assistance at any time should call the University Police Office at 460-1000. General assistance can be obtained by calling 460-1083. Assistance can also be summoned by pushing the call button on any blue light emergency phone located on the campus.

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR 870-460-1020

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 870-460-1032

DEAN OF STUDENTS 870-460-1053

DEANS AND ACADEMIC UNIT HEADS OFFICE NUMBERS School of Agriculture 870-460-1091 School of Arts and Humanities 870-460-1078 School of Business 870-460-1041 School of Computer Information Systems 870-460-1538 School of Education 870-460-1062 School of Forestry and Natural Resources 870-460-1049 School of Math and Natural Sciences 870-460-1016 School of Nursing 870-460-1069 School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 870-460-1047 Division of General Studies 870-460-1032 Crossett Campus 870-364-6414 McGehee Campus 870-222-5360 STUDENT HANDBOOK The Student Handbook contains information about the services UAM provides as well as community standards and University policies. You are encouraged to become well ac-quainted with the guidelines published in the handbook, as it will direct you during your tenure at UAM. The Student Handbook is located at the following link:

http://www.uamont.edu/pages/section/student-life/

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THE LIBRARY Taylor Library and Technology Center, Campus Quadrangle (870) 460-1080 Home Page: http://www.uamont.edu/library Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3599, Monticello, AR 71656

The Taylor Library and Technology Center, in the center of campus, has a Learning Com-mons and public computers on the first floor with books, newspapers, and journals up-stairs. Students can get coffee from Java City and study in groups or individually. A valid UAM Identification Card (ID) is needed to borrow materials from the UAM Library or to use online resources from outside the Library.

MATH TUTORIAL LAB Math and Science Center, 870-460-1016 Free one-on-one tutoring is available for any mathematics class. Help with ALEKS, WebAssign, and MyMathLab is available. Math tutoring is located in the A-Wing of the Science Center.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES UAM Wellness Center, (870) 460-1051 UAM maintains a full-time registered nurse during the fall and spring semesters o serve all members of the University community with primary emphasis upon students. The nurse treats minor ailments, gives general health advice (diet, exercise, etc.), administers pre-scribed doctor’s care, assists in emergencies, and acts as a knowledgeable referral agent. The Office of Student Health Services is located in the UAM Wellness Center. STUDENT SPECIAL SERVICES Monticello Campus Harris Hall 120, (870) 460-1026 Crossett Campus College of Technology , (870) 364-6414 McGehee Campus College of Technology , (870) 222-5360 The University ensures that students with disabilities are given the same rights and services as any other student at the University. Classrooms, administrative, and recreational facilities are accessible. A student with a documented disability may receive accommodations includ-ing preadmission planning, adaptive test taking, readers, scribes, classroom accommoda-tions, faculty consultation/notification, taped textbooks, and others.

TUTORING CENTER Harris Hall, (870) 460-1454 Any student who desires to be successful in his/her general education classes can receive assistance through tutoring services available on the 2nd floor of Harris Hall. Tutors are available to help with specific assignments as well as to help students develop better study habits and note-taking skills. Tutors will also set up a routine tutoring schedule if needed for any student. Tutoring is offered at no charge.

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Meet Bethany– Bethany is from Monticello,

Arkansas and graduated from Drew Central High School. She chose

UAM because the University is close to home and more affordable

than other schools. Bethany plans to graduate from UAM in

December 2017 with a degree in Business Administration with a

concentration in Marketing.

“If possible try to get a work study job, working on campus helps you learn

valuable skills necessary for employment after graduation. Also, your

supervisor is more likely to understand when you need time to study.”

Tips from Bethany: 1. Check your UAM email every day, and don’t be afraid to email your professors for help. 2. Use a planner to keep track of important upcoming dates for class assignment, quizzes, test, etc.

Tips for Freshmen

Meet Case– Case is from McGehee, AR. He chose

UAM because the campus is close to home, it has an excellent

science center, and the student to teacher ratio is low. He likes

UAM better than his previous school because his professors know

him by name and are more available to help. During his free

time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and being involved with his

fraternity, Kappa Alpha.

“Handle everything as early as possible. Procrastinat-

ing will make the transition difficult when it's really a very easy task.”

Tips from Case: 1. Make sure you know which credits transfer, and keep a copy of all your transcripts. UAM only

transfers classes in which you make a “C” or better. However, ask your advisor about the “D” transfer rule during your first semester at UAM.

2. Study every day. College is a career. Treat it as one. Don't put studying off until the week of the test. Tests will pile up and create undesired and pointless stress. Studying your notes daily will also help you retain more than cramming at the last minute.

Tips for Transfer Students

Case has graduated from UAM.

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Tips for Technical Students

Meet William- William is a native of Chicago,

Illinois. He has resided in Dumas, Arkansas for the last ten

years. After working dead-end job after dead-end job, he realized

that he needed to return to school. He landed at UAM College of

Technology McGehee in the Fall of 2016 majoring in Adminis-

trative Office Technology.

William had a hard time adjusting to college because he had

been out of school for twenty years. However, he quickly excelled with hard work and

help from his professors. After his first semester, he obtained a 3.6 GPA. By the

second semester, William completed enough coursework to graduate with his Certifi-

cate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate in Administrative Office Technology.

William plans to remain in school until he obtains his associate degree.

"Believe you can and you just might. Believe you can't and you're Right!”

Tips from William: 1. Remember the instructors are here to help you. Never hesitate to ask if you don't

know. 2. Anything worth having is worth the work. College is not easy. 3. Dream it, see it, do it. You are the only person that can get in your way. 4. GO WEEVILS!

Meet James- James is an Electromechanical Tech-

nology student on the Crossett campus. He actually started col-

lege right out of high school, but he stopped attending because he

did not see the immediate need of a technical certificate or col-

lege degree. So he started a job in construction. After working

10 years in jobs he did not like, lots of traveling and working

crazy shifts, he decided to return to college. He quickly discov-

ered that school is much harder when you are attending classes during the day,

working graveyard shifts, and trying to be there for your family.

“I realize the value of my education for me and my family. I am striving to get my

degree as quickly as I can.”

Tips from James: 1. To the students fresh out of high school, please finish! You will always regret it if you

quit. 2. Go to class, be on time, do your homework and study hard. 3. Choose your field of study wisely and pursue an occupation that you will enjoy and

that will allow you to live and work where you will be happy.

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Arkansas at Monticello students. The CWC is staffed by UAM undergraduates who have received special training in peer writing tutoring. The CWC can assist writers of any level or major, on assignments from all disciplines and genres, and at all stages of the writing pro-cess. Consultants can work with writers face to face or online, and a typical session with a consultant lasts thirty to sixty minutes. To have the best session possible, students seeking help should bring all materials, including the course syllabus, assignment sheets, and any drafts previously completed. The CWC also has a suite of laptops and computers for stu-dents working on writing projects and a resource library of up-to-date citation guides, grammar handbooks, and guides for writing in many disciplines and majors.

COMMUTER LOUNGE Harris Hall, (870) 460-1454 The Commuter Lounge is a great place for commuter students to spend time between clas-ses or any other time they need a break while on campus. The lounge is a quiet area for studying or to escape from the hustle of the college day. The lounge features two comput-ers, a table to finish an assignment or have lunch, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The lounge is conveniently located across the hall from the tutoring area. Free coffee is availa-ble during the day.

COUNSELING AND TESTING Monticello Campus Harris Hall 201, (870) 460-1454 Crossett Campus College of Technology, (870) 364-6414 McGehee Campus College of Technology, (870) 222-5360

The Counseling and Testing Services office provides a variety of specialized counseling and testing services to prospective and current UAM students. All counseling services are free and confidential in nature.

Appointments can be made in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday or by telephone (see number above). Walk-in counseling is also general-ly available to accommodate students in crisis or emergency situations.

EXERCISE CENTER UAM Wellness Center, (870) 460-1095 The Exercise Center is a drop-in recreation facility open to all currently enrolled UAM students with a validated UAM ID. Available equipment includes treadmills, a Stair Master, Health Riders, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, weight stations and an elliptical machine. The Exercise Center is located in the UAM Wellness Center to the right of the UC. HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Harris Hall, (870) 460-1045 The University maintains various housing for faculty, staff, and students. Student housing is available for both single students and students with families. Information concerning rental rates and housing availability can be obtained by contacting the Office of Residence Life.

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ACADEMIC ALERT Administration Building, (870) 460-1032 The Academic Alert System is a retention program that puts students in contact with the appropriate campus resources to assist them in meeting their educational goals at UAM. If you are doing poorly in your academic work, are chronically absent from class, are exhibit-ing disruptive behavior or are having difficulty adjusting to campus life, University faculty, staff or a fellow student may report you to the Office of Academic Affairs through the Academic Alert system.

ACADEMIC ADVISING Administration Building , Harris Hall 3rd Floor & Library Commons, (870) 460-1032 Academic Advising has advisors available to answer your academic questions. Students are welcome to come and discuss academic policies and procedures, degree programs, class schedules, etc. Advisors are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. If possible, you should call to make an appointment.

Mentors are also available to help. Mentors understand where you are coming from be-cause they have been in the same position. Mentors are available on a rotating schedule. Please call to make an appointment. See page 12 for details.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Administration Building, (870) 460-1028 The UAM Alumni Association allows current UAM students to connect with UAM gradu-ates using the Weevil Connect system. Why would you want to use this system? You can explore where your degree may take you by following the careers of UAM grads in your chosen field of study. You may find a mentor that can give you career advice or suggest employment opportunities. To access WeevilConnect, simply go to http://weevilconnect.com/and join now. BOOKSTORE (870) 460-1655 The University Bookstore sells all required textbooks, supplies, and materials needed for academic studies at UAM. In addition, the bookstore provides other merchandise based on student, faculty and staff needs such as computer accessories, UAM T-shirts, fraternity and sorority supplies, UAM logo items, cards, posters, gifts, snacks, and much more. The bookstore also sponsors a textbook buyback program.

CAREER SERVICES Harris Hall, (870) 460-1454 The Career Services Center, located on the second floor of Harris Hall, provides services to assist students in determining career and educational choices. Through both group and individual counseling, the Center tries to help students better understand themselves, their interests, and abilities.

While the Career Library, Employment Listings, and FOCUS programs are available on a drop-in basis from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, appointments are gener-ally necessary if you would like individualized assistance.

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Tips for Student Athletes

Meet Mackenzie - Mackenzie is from

Houston, Texas. She is here at UAM because she wanted to play

basketball at a smaller university because she knew it would be

easier to make connections on campus. She is majoring in

Political Science with a minor in Social Work. Mackenzie is on

track to graduate Spring 2020, but she is aiming for Spring

2019 or Fall 2019. You may see Mackenzie around campus.

She was recently selected to be a UAM student ambassador.

“Freshmen year can be smooth or a rollercoaster. It's really what you make it. I

had a great fall semester and a horrible spring semester because of the choices

and distractions I allowed to get in the way.”

Tips from Mackenzie: 1. Work ahead. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. 2. Consider your athletic schedule when registering for classes. For example, if you play

football, do not take your science classes in the fall. If your plan of study allows, take these classes in the spring when you aren’t traveling.

3. Do not be afraid to use and ask for help. 4. Stay connected with your professors and keep track of your grades. 5. “Student-athlete” doesn’t mean settle for less; we aim high.

NCAA Requirements- All incoming freshmen interested in participating in athletics must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center prior to enrollment at UAM. Students are required to submit a final official high school transcript from each high school attended and official ACT/SAT scores to the Eligibility Center. The Eligibility Center will determine freshmen student-athlete academic eligibility as well as an amateurism certification. For more information on the Eligibility Center, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Student athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours throughout the entire semester, passing at least 9 hours with a 2.0 GPA to be immediately eligible for the upcoming semester. Once a student athlete falls below 12 hours, he/she is no longer eligible to participate in athletics and is not allowed to participate with the team. Student athletes on academic suspension are not allowed to participate in athletics during the suspension.

Student athletes must pass at least 24 credit hours in an academic year; of those 24 hours, 18 must be earned during the fall and spring semesters. Courses that are repeated to improve a grade or raise the GPA do not count towards eligibility.

Remedial/Developmental courses (0-level courses) will only count towards eligibility during the student athlete’s freshman year—the first two full-time semesters.

Starting the fifth semester (junior year), student athletes must designate a major. All courses taken from that point must count towards the major and must be completed with a grade that is acceptable for that degree.

GPA requirements for eligibility are:

1. After a student athlete’s first year and earning 24 hours, he/she must have a GPA of at least a 2.0. 2. After earning 48 hours, a 2.0 GPA is required, and 3. After earning 72+ hours, a 2.0 GPA is required.

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Tips for International Students

Meet Samhitsi- Samhitsi is from Samoa.

He chose UAM because he wanted a challenge, and he wanted to

be in an environment where the teachers genuinely care about

student success. He is a Communications major and plans to

graduate in Fall 2018. He enjoys watching documentaries as well

as the news channel.

“There will be times in college when you want to give up because the stress is too

much, when you find yourself at that point, remember why you are doing this.”

Tips from Samhitsi 1. Use a planner. Writing down tasks and assignments week will help you keep track of

everything. 2. Join the International Club. It is a great way to meet people that are going through the

same difficulties as you. 3. UAM has an International Week. You will need items from home such as native dress

and things to make a table or display about your home. You may also submit a recipe for the cafeteria to serve during this week.

4. If you get homesick, definitely talk to Mrs. Mary Whiting because she will help. 5. Mrs. Whiting also needs to know when you are leaving town. If there is anything you

need to do or anywhere you need to go, talk to her first.

Online students must be very self-disciplined to successfully complete an online

course. The professor is not there to explain course materials or insist you complete

assignments. Try the following suggestions to help you succeed in an online

course.

1. UAM’s online courses are taught using Blackboard. Verify that your technology is com-

patible with Blackboard before starting a course. Firefox is the best web browser for work-ing in Blackboard. For questions, call Instructional Technology at 870-460-1663.

2. Sign into your Blackboard account by using the Blackboard link at the top of the UAM homepage.

3. Read your syllabus. The syllabus generally provides an outline for the course. Pay close atten-tion to assignment and exam deadlines. Place all important dates on a calendar or planner.

4. Complete all assignments and exams by the stated deadline. It is easy to get behind in an online class because many courses are self-paced.

5. Do not wait until the last minute to ask questions about course materials or exams. Your pro-fessor is not required to be available 24 hours a day.

6. Use the discussion, or email tool in Blackboard to contact the other students or your instruc-tor in your class. For information about dropping a class, please read the Distance Education Student Handbook found in the Blackboard section of the UAM website.

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Making connections outside the classroom can foster college success. Up to this point, you have read about your faculty, academic advisors as well as student mentors. However, getting involved in other ways on campus can also help you succeed. Consider participating in events offered by the fol-lowing offices. STUDENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES University Center, (870) 460-1396

The office of Student Programs and Activities provides UAM stu-dents cultural and entertainment events such as films, lectures, and educational programming. In addition, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Activities Board (SAB) are spon-sored through this office.

Participating in campus events provides a great way for you to meet

new people and have some fun. Through your involvement with

student organizations, you may also find ways to make positive impacts on campus or within the

local community. UAM offers a variety of student organizations, such as: Bass Club, Student Am-

bassadors, Creative Arts Society, GSA, and PE & Exercise Club, to name a few. Our most active

organizations include: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Japanese Club, Student Government Association, and

Sigma Sigma Sigma. We offer exciting student events both in the fall and the spring. At these

events, you get the chance to meet your peers, partake in contests, and dine on provided food. Our

highlighted events include the Bed-Bug Races/Pep Rally and America Week during the fall. In the

spring, we host a mini-carnival and a plentiful crawfish boil.

For the full list of student organizations, visit this link: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/student-

affairs/student-programs-activities/

For a list of upcoming events, visit this link: http://go.activecalendar.com/uamont/

INTRAMURALS & RECREATION University Center, (870) 460-1046

The Intramural program provides an opportunity for all current UAM students, faculty & staff to participate competitively in a wide variety of sports and special events. A complete listing of the sports and special events offered each semester can be found at this link: http://uam-web2.uamont.edu/pdfs/student%20affairs/ir/im%20calendar.pdf

COUNSELING AND TESTING Harris Hall 201, (870) 460-1454

The Office of Counseling & Testing Services offers you an opportunity to attend outreach work-shops to develop many of the skills necessary to succeed in college. The programs differ each semester, but the general topics include: time management, conflict resolution, stress management, and relationship issues.

The outreach workshops are generally advertised via your UAM student email account, but for more information about the workshops offered, visit the link below: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/student-affairs/counseling-testing/

Get Involved on Campus