GOVERNING BODIES

The University of Central Arkansas is represented by several governing bodies that work collectively and individually to support the university campus and its constituents. The Board of Trustees provides the overall direction and management of the university. The Faculty Senate, Staff Senate and Student Government Association serve as the representative body for UCA faculty, staff and students, respectively.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees has seven members who are appointed by the governor and approved by the Arkansas Senate. Each member must be an Arkansas resident and can be selected from anywhere in the state. Individuals serve for seven years beginning Jan. 15 and ending Jan. 14 of the final year of the term. The board elects its chair, vice chair and secretary each year.

Mr. Everette Cornell “E.C.” Maltbia Chair Conway 2024 Ms. Kay Hinkle Vice Chair Mountain View

2025 Dr. Terry Fiddler Secretary Conway 2026 Ms. Elizabeth Farris Hot Springs 2021

Mr. Joe Whisenhunt Conway 2022 Mr. Robert “Bunny” Adcock Conway 2023 Mr. Curtis Barnett Little Rock

2027

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION One of the highlights for the Student Government Association was its celebration of 110 years. The weekend celebration was held in February and featured a centennial banquet, as well as a reception, a tour of the updated SGA Senate Chambers and other activities. The year also included the second annual Diversity Food Night, which allowed students to try dishes from different cultures, as well as the second Red Flag Campaign. This event highlighted sexual and domestic violence prevention. The SGA partnered with other organizations in bringing Brian Buford, a national LGBTQ+ expert, to campus to discuss ways universities can be inclusive to members of the LGBTQ+ community. More than $100,000 in Student Activity Fee Allocation (SAFA) funds supported Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) on campus. SAFA funds are used to support programming, events, travel and other RSO activities.

FACULTY SENATE Faculty Senate serves as the representative body of the faculty of UCA. The organization spent the year working on policies and other activities to promote shared governance across campus, as well as faculty and student welfare. In April, Faculty Senate released two statements in response to COVID-19. One statement was in regard to UCA’s grading policy during the pandemic, and another was in appreciation to the Center for Teaching Excellence, Division of Information Technology, Physical Plant, UCA Police Department and Student Health Clinic. Faculty Senate adopted a mission statement that can now be found on the Faculty Senate website. The organization reimaged the Faculty Senate Scholars Scholarship to designate recipients as a Faculty Senate Scholar, and to ensure scholars receive a graduation cord and recognition at their respective graduation ceremony. Created in 1983, the scholarship is a one-time award recognizing academic excellence among the student body.

STAFF SENATE Staff Senate focused its efforts on supporting the campus community through volunteerism and professional development opportunities. Staff volunteered nearly 1,745 hours during sporting events, commencement ceremonies and Reynolds Performance Hall events. This means that the staff contributed an estimated value of $35,739.68 in volunteer time. In response to COVID-19, the organization purchased a one-year institutional membership to Academic Impressions, a Denver, Colorado-based company that provides leadership, personal development and skills-based training opportunities to faculty and staff in higher education. Academic Impressions allowed employees to participate in online webinars, conferences and trainings. The organization was able to assist five employees through its Emergency Fund and provide a donation of $500 in support of the campus celebration of Veterans Day.

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