Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, September 14, 2026

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG President

Shegufta Tasneem Neetole, ASG Vice President

Debasree Bhadra, ASG Secretary

Christy Jasmine Bell – ASG Representative Coordinator

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Administration

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and Student Support Service

Kanisha Harris, Assist. Director of Campus Life and ASG Advisor

MINUTES

ASG Meeting

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe: Opening Remarks + Brainstorm Event Ideas

• Chimezie starts the meeting with opening remarks.
• Meeting officially starts at 12:03 PM.
• Chimezie announces the current ASG officers and their responsibilities.
• Chimezie introduces Dr. Kristen Sterba.

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Administration

• Dr. Kristen Sterba introduces herself as the provost for students and administration.
• She continues to discuss the upcoming Higher Learning Commission (HLC) meeting.
• She shares her screen and explains that the HLC accredits UAMS, ensuring educational quality and that it is required for federal aid eligibility.
• Students are encouraged to participate, and they may be asked some questions like why they chose UAMS, whether they recommend UAMS, whether their advisors are responsive, how UAMS has prepared them for their future profession, etc.
• Dr. Sterba explains that a team of five peer reviewers will review evidence and meet with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees to determine whether UAMS continues to meet accreditation standards.
• Dr. Sterba shares the information in the chat box that, from September 14, Chick-fil-A will be available every Monday at Metro Deli 2 (MD2) from 10.30 a.m-2 p.m. Students, faculty and staff can choose their regular or spicy chicken sandwiches or eight-count regular chicken nuggets. This will mark the third location on campus. Currently, it is available at the Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at UAMS Health on Tuesdays and the main cafeteria on Wednesdays.
• Dr. Sterba suggests reinforcing everyone to keep the shared spaces like refrigerator and microwave clean
• Dr. Sterba Finishes at 12:16 PM

Chimezie Finian: Introduces Michelle Zengulis

Michelle Zengulis, Title IX Coordinator- Campus

• Zengulis discusses Title IX and Disability Support Services.
• She mentioned that each college has a Deputy Title IX.
• She encourages students to reach out to her, and she is happy to assist students

Kanisha Harris, CLSSS Assistant Director

• Ms. Kanisha shares her screen and talks about the Snap shots @ Dickey-stevens Travelers Game that took place on September 4th 2026 at 6.30 PM
• She also talks about the upcoming Fall 2026 events including Constitution day resource fair on September 17th at 11 AM, The great game on September 22nd – 29th, lunch at the student center on October 7th (11 AM-1 PM), Painting with a twist on October 16th (7 pm- 9pm) and Bowling on November 13th (7pm-9 pm)
• She suggests keeping an eye on students’ app.
• She encourages to email if you are willing to volunteer.
• Kanisha finishes at 12:24 PM

Kaeleigh Crutchfield, Student Service Manager

• Kaeleigh Crutchfield talks about the Fall 2026 Intramural Sports including Intramural Flag Football Tournament on September 20th and 27th (1pm-6 pm), Intramural Soccer Tournament (October 11th and 18th, 1pm-6 pm) and Intramural Golf Tournament on November 8th All day
• She mentions that UAMS app MUST be installed to participate
• She also shares her screen to show the list of events for upcoming spring 2027.

Chimezie Finian encourages sharing reports, feedback, suggestions and concerns and brainstorming event ideas about fun and meaningful events.

Katlyn Dicklaw mentions the workday organization with Dr. Kristen Sterba.

Chimezie Finian and Shegufta Tasneem Neetole suggest opening a social media page for ASG.

The next ASG Meeting is:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Noon-1pm

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, April 13, 2026

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

MINUTES

ASG Meeting

Dr. Kathryn Neill– AI Oversight Committee

Dr. Kathryn Neill explained the need for an ASG Officer/Rep to represent and attend the UASYS/UAMS oversight and monitoring committee meetings. As this is not just an UAMS only committee. This is the University of Arkansas Systems oversight and monitoring and impacts state laws and regulations.

The information is new to students and Dr. Neill explained how student input would be impactful when making decisions regarding the campus Artificial Intelligence in the class, test and student usage. Chimezie Nwadinigwe, agreed and gave an overview of how he understood Artificial Intelligence and how faculty students could benefit from use.

Chimezie Nwadinigwe also volunteered to attend the campus Artificial Intelligence Oversight Committee next Monday, April 20, 11 am-noon. UAMS is in the planning stage of forming the committee and would like to identify an ASG Officer/Rep as soon as possible.

This is ASG’s final meeting for the spring term. However, Nakia will make sure someone is selected to represent students.

Kaeleigh Crutchfield– Student Center Manager

Kaeleigh Crutchfield, Student Services announced April 16 was the Northwest Arkansas Gradfest and Lyndsay Johnson, Director of Student Affairs would provide lunch through their campus-wide cookout from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

TopGolf was a hit on Sunday April 12, and the students had an opportunity to play golf while enjoying a fajita and mediterranean buffet. There were 78 students in attendance.

Kaeleigh also reminded students Painting with a Twist was April 17, at 6 pm and students must sign up for the event in advance. The event will be held at the new PWAT location on the Promenade.

Chimezie asked to be advised of how to move forward with reps who have not attended ASG consistently. Nakia announced names would be submitted to the colleges.

Nakia thanked all the ASG officers for their hard work and closed the meeting.

The next ASG Meeting is:

July 2026 (ASG Officers)

September 14, 2026

Noon-1 pm

In-Person and Zoom Meeting Room

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, March 9, 2026

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

Morgan B. Whited – ASG President

Morgan B. Whited- Morgan kicked off the meeting by introducing Michelle Zengulis as the first speaker.

Michelle Zengulis- Title IX Coordinator/Disability Services

Michelle Zengulis, is the Title IX Coordinator/Disability Services contact person for the Little Rock and Northwest campus. Ms. Zengulis informed students of the services/accommodation she offers at UAMS. It was emphasized that it’s the student’s responsibility to identify as a person with a disability or need of accommodation. The UAMS policy is Academic Policy 2.2.5, Student Request for Academic Accommodations.

Students can submit requests through the Title IX Coordinator/Disability Services webpage or paper copy. Ms. Zengulis is normally located in the library. However, currently she’s in a temporary office space. Ms. Zengulis can be reached at

mzengulis@uams.edu and disabilityservices@uams.edu. Students can find more information at https://students.uams.edu/resources/ada-disability-services/

Nakia Dedner- Director of Campus Life and Student Support Services

Nakia Dedner introduced the new Assistant Director for Campus Life and Student Support Services, Kanisha Harris. As well as new ASG Secretaries, Debasree Bhadra and Shegufta Neetole who are both students in the graduate school.

Nakia also chimed in to explain; students should use the app to learn about upcoming events since Campus Life will only use email for health insurance compliance.

Kaeleigh Crutchfield– Student Services Manager

Kaeleigh Crutchfield, Student Services Manager and Morgan Whited- Discussed upcoming events scheduled (see below) and the possibility of a Pickleball free play day or event. The pickleball event would be an opportunity to collect nonperishable items for UAMS Stocked and Ready. The food item will function as the student ticket to the event. Morgan will contact Little Rock Athletic Club to see what dates are available for an event.

• ASG Ice Cream Palooza, Wednesday April 8, 2026, 11 am-1 pm (pre-sign event)
• UAMS Sunday Topgolf Event: Food, Putt & Fun, Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2pm-4 pm
• Painting with a Twist Joint event with Northwest Arkansas Students, Friday, April 17, 6 pm-8 pm

The final ASG Meeting is:

Monday, April 13th, 2026, at noon

In-Person and Zoom Meeting Room

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, February 9, 2026

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

ASG February meeting minutes:

The meeting was held both in-person at the Student Center and on Zoom. Pizzas were available for lunch. The meeting started roughly at about 12PM.

Morgan B. Whited: Opening remarks about the previous events, trivia night being a success and being well received by students, and remarks about softball.

Ms. Kayleigh Crutchfield: Speaks about events, asks representatives for input about events. Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe asks about preferred locations being inside or outside. Representatives nod, mention preferring events inside. General opinion about events being conducted within UAMS or outside of UAMS varies among representatives. Ms. Crutchfield passes out a survey regarding student center to representatives, asks them to fill it up when possible during the meeting. Survey asks about student center facilities and future event ideas. Representatives mention some students in their college have families and how child-friendly movies might be a good idea. Ms. Crutchfield mentions how some international students may have difficulty reaching venues located outside of UAMS due to transport issues. However, she also mentions that in the past, movie nights inside UAMS have not done as well as outside UAMS, and asks representatives for their opinions. Morgan asks about pickleball as a potential sports event and refers to Top Golf as well. Representatives nod and say both will be well received by students.

Morgan B. Whited: Speaks about student health insurance verification deadline. Representatives ask about the health insurance verification link not being received. Bushra Zaman tells representatives that she can email the link to them and she had issues finding it in the beginning too. Ms. Crutchfield says it is on the UAMS app. Morgan asks how students should look for the app and if students should just search for it by typing in UAMS. Ms. Crutchfield says yes. Ms. Dedner mentions how roughly 16,000 students are yet to verify their health insurance verification and that the office will begin to be stricter about it. She adds the link in the Zoom chat.

Morgan B. Whited: Mentions questions Dr. Storrie asked her to ask representatives. The questions were mainly regarding movie night preferences. Morgan asked representatives if they had specific movie preferences, preferred timings, and location. Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe mentioned about also specifically asking whether movie nights inside or outside are preferred.

Morgan B. Whited: asks about the date for the next meeting being March 9^th and if students would be available, knowing that is around when spring break is scheduled to start and that different colleges have different times off. The representatives discuss their schedules and say that March 9^th looks good so far for the meeting. Bushra Zaman asks if the representatives like the hybrid set up for the meeting.
Morgan B. Whited: Thanked everybody for attending both Zoom and in-person and thanked everybody for their feedback. The meeting ended at roughly 12:35PM.

The next ASG Meeting is:

   Monday, March 9, 2026, at noon

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, January 12, 2026

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

Meeting was coordinated by Morgan B. and commenced at about 12:03pm

Morgan B. Whited – ASG President

• Opening Remarks and Previous Program Review
• Agenda overview
• Last month’s meeting wasn’t held due to the holidays

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe – ASG Representative Coordinator

1. All Representatives should sign in the chat-box

Nakia Dedner – Director, Campus Life and Student Support Services

• Kaeleigh Crutchfield is the new Student Services Manager
• Student Health Insurance Spring verification is ongoing
• Jan 29th is the Deadline for Jr & Sr. Medical, PA, Pharmacy, Early Nursing Students
• Feb. 12th is the deadline for other students.
• HOLDS will be placed on student accounts for non-compliance to deadlines – THIS WILL BE STRICKLY ADHERED TO FOR THE SPRING SEMESMTER.
• Student are encouraged to utilize the services of the UAMS Pantry services
• Plans are on the way for spring programs/activities

Kaeleigh Crutchfield – Student Services Manager

• Programs and activities for the spring semester will commence soon updates in the UAMS APP.

Jennifer Mondragon – Stocked and Reddie Manager

• Students should sign-up to get food support from the pantry. It is a UAMS all student service. NO RESTRICTION, NO JUDGMENT
• Volunteers are welcome to serve
• Students can get credit hours for volunteering services
• Pop-up food pantry at the student center is on for consideration.

Other matters/Q&A

• Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, a licensed Soccer Referee, offered to assist with the upcoming soccer tournaments.
• Representatives ask questions on delivery and other services offered at the stocked and ready food pantry. All question were responded to by Stocked and Reddie Manager.
• Representatives who will be absents or has conflicts with meeting times should reach-out to the ASG representative coordinator or the ASG President at least a week prior to meeting.
• All Representatives are now required to give a 1–2-minute report/Updates from their college/class during the meeting this could be concerns, suggestions, appreciation, etc. for the ASG to consider or implement.
• In the case of more than one representative for a college/class. The representatives should liaise among themselves to present a unified report/update in the meeting.
• Meeting ended at about 12:35pm

The next ASG Meeting is on Monday, February 9, 2026, at noon

HYBRID Setting – FREE LUNCH FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES                                    

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, November 10, 2025

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Carvis Campbell, ASG Secretary 

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

Student Health Insurance

Nakia Dedner

The new link for student health insurance is available, and all students should verify their health insurance coverage no later than December 31 to avoid a hold on their student accounts. Please UAMS email for the new link and log in information.

Resident Assistants at the Residence Hall passed out Halloween candy bags to all occupants living at the Residence Hall (see photos).

ASG Trivia Night for November 7 has been postponed and new date will be announced in the spring. The tentative date for the event is Friday, January 30, at 7 pm. Students should be encouraged to download the student app since email is used for UAMS compliance.

There will be a Breakfast at the Student Center event on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 8 am until we run out of goodies!

Remember to attend Dr. Storey, next session of the Professionalism Series, hosted by The Department of Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships and the Graduate School. This event is open to students across all healthcare disciplines. It will be held in IDW 226 and Zoom.

We’ll email the link: https://uams.zoom.us/j/98819249828?pwd=MFK1IX1cMqizK95S2KMuEDSxKonLIi.1

Students will learn:

• How to demonstrate professional behavior in the classroom and workplace, including attending on time, participating respectfully, and maintaining clear communication.
• How to behave professionally at work-related events—such as team meetings, presentations, interdisciplinary collaborations, and networking opportunities.
• Why these professional behaviors matter: they help build trust, respect, and effective collaboration in STEM and healthcare environments. They also serve as foundational habits that support your success now (in courses, labs, internships) and in your future career.
• How creating a supportive, inclusive STEM environment amplifies learning and participation for everyone—and how your professionalism contributes to that positive environment.
•  

Why you should attend:

• Gain practical insight into how your conduct—whether in class, clinical settings, labs, or professional events—impacts your academic and career trajectory.
• Understand how disciplines like pharmacy, radiology, nursing, public health, and medicine intersect in multidisciplinary STEM-based environments and what professional behavior looks like in those settings.
• Connect with fellow students across disciplines and reflect on how you can contribute to building a respectful, inclusive STEM community.
• For questions about the event students should contact Dr. Patrice Storey at 501-686-5358 or email PNstorey@uams.edu .

Student Financial Services and Debt Management

Janice Nottenkamper

If you will be enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester, please go ahead and get the FAFSA completed at www.studentaid.gov .

Tuition and Fees are due and payable on the first day of the term. Please make sure to take care of unpaid balances. Contact the UAMS Bursar Office with any questions.  The phone number is 501-686-6128 or email studentfinancialservices@uams.edu.

Loan Disbursements post on the first day of the term.  Refunds to the students typically take about 7 business days to reach your personal account.

Students may set up a payment plan by logging into your Workday Account.  Any questions, please contact the UAMS Bursar Office.

Late fees are assessed once balances are passed due at least 30 days.

Stocked and Reddie /Food Drive/Volunteer

Morgan Whited/Bushra Zaman

We’re asking all students to volunteer at Stocked and Reddie this month and in December. The Stocked and Reddie staff are short-handed right now and could use help if you have the time. You can sign up on their webpage to volunteer.

Students discussed other food pantry options like the Compassion Center and The Van.

Students please also consider and think about spring activities you would like to add and attend. We’re thinking about bringing back Painting with a Twist and Top Golf. However, we ask for your input as it helps to ensure we’re hosting things students enjoy.

ASG officers would like suggestions on more interaction from ASG representatives. Does anyone have any suggestions to increase participation? It was suggested that maybe giving a face-to-face option to meet for ASG meetings may be a good idea.

There will be no ASG meeting in December due to finals and holiday breaks. Also, in the spring there will be no meeting in May due to finals and graduation.

                                      The next ASG Meeting is:

                          Monday, January 12, 2026

                                  No meeting will be held in December

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, October 13, 2025

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Carvis Campbell, ASG Secretary 

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG advisor

Morgan B. Whited (Bushra Zaman Fills In): Opening Remarks + Student Resource Fair pictures + Lunch at the Student Center pictures

• Bushra substitutes in Morgans absence for remainder of meeting.
• Meeting officially starts at 12:07.
• Bushra announces agenda as written.
• Bushra shares recent events, including the student resource fair, breakfast at the center, and lunch at the center, which were all well attended.
• Bushra displays pictures from lunch at the center held on October 8^th.

Bushra Zaman: Upcoming UAMS Campus Life events for Fall

• Bushra announces upcoming Fall ASG/Campus Life Events which is liable for rescheduling.
• Ms. Dedner extends an invite for ASG members to help with Trivia Night at Larrys Pizza from 6 PM to 9 PM. Food is provided (October 24^th is deadline to notify).
• Flag Football Starts next weekend (Registration is still open).
• Volleyball will be rescheduled for spring 2026.
• Bushra introduces Dr. Patricia Storey.
• Finian asks all ASG Representatives to sign-in in the chat box.

Dr. Patrice Storey, Director of Student, Postgraduate, and Faculty Engagement: Student Motivation Speech

• Dr. Patrice Storey introduces herself as the director of Student, Postgraduate , and Faculty Engagement.
• She continues to discuss her academic and personal background.
• She commends students for their leadership in pursuing healthcare.
• She exclaims that the transition from undergrad to our journey at UAMS is a great accomplishment and can be considered challenging.
• Students need to become a family and unite as one to overcome the challenges presented to them.
• Dr. Storey wants students to use their voice more holistically to represent our peers and shared values.
• She exclaims that one of her responsibilities is to make students feel welcome.
• She wants students to use her as a secondary outlet/resource. For example, with time management issues, mental health relief, mock interviews, and etc.
• It is up to the students to challenge the systems and use their voice for good trouble. Dr. Storey is there to support students’ efforts in that regard.
• She challenges students to lead with empathy, stay grounded in their why, use their voice, and take care of themselves physically, spiritually, and mentally.
• She exclaims that she wants to meet as many students as possible.
• The department of Student, Postgraduate, and Faculty Engagement strives to facilitate fun events for students over the school year.
• The department also provides professional workshops.
• The department offers mentorship through joining Upsquad.
• Dr. Storey appreciates the students for their endeavors and reminds them that we are the voice of UAMS and to have fun, with no person left behind.
• Dr. Patrice Storey is in academic west, 3^rd Floor. Her office Is open to students coming whenever she is available.
• Finian asks again for all ASG Reps to sign-in in Chat Box.
• Finian asks a question for Dr, Storey in regard to the international students department, stating is it difficult to integrate and if there is potential collaboration between the international students’ office and Dr. Storey’s Office. He states if it doesn’t exist, he would love it to be considered.
• Dr. Storey responds that she does collaborate with Dr. Prince, but it is not enough and hopes to address the issue in the future by having a more in depth conversation with Dr. Prince.
• If there are any questions regarding international issues, Dr. Storey exclaims she can direct students to fellow colleagues that can help.
• Attached is the link for anyone that wants to learn more:
• Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships https://partnerships.uams.edu/people/storey-patrice-ph-d/
• Dr. Storey Finishes at 12:34PM

Bushra Zaman: Discuss Community Services and Future Events

• Bushra discusses future events within ASG and Campus Life, including:
• Trivia Night @Larrys Pizza (November 11/7)
• Flag Football (October 19^th and 26^th)
• Bushra briefly discusses the duties of representatives.
• Attend all ASG meetings each month
• Report information back to their respected colleges and assigned officers.
• Any excused meeting must be submitted in written format to the ASG secretary prior to meeting time (maximum of two unexcused meetings)
• Before the end of term, representative must explain duties to incoming representatives.
• Finian asks once more for ASG Reps to report attendance. If you do not report we are forced to report to the corresponding department about the absence.
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Q/A session with College Representatives

• Bushra extends for any questions or ideas.
• Dr. Storey asks if ASG has considered an end of the year celebration.
• Ms. Dedner agrees with adding a celebratory activity and is open for discussion.
• Ms. Dedner asks if the November 10^th meeting is a good date for the next ASG meeting.
• Majority agrees that November 10^th will suffice.
• Finian asks if Carvis if he has received any notifications of absence for todays meeting.
• Carvis answered that no notifications have been received.
• Meeting adjourned at 12:44 PM

                                                         

                                      The next ASG Meeting is:

                                  Monday, November 10, 2025

Division of Academic Affairs

Campus Life and Student Support Services

ASG MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES

Monday, September 8^th, 2025

Zoom Meeting Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Morgan B. Whited, ASG President   

Bushra Zaman, ASG Vice President

Carvis Campbell, ASG Secretary 

Chimezie Finian Nwadinigwe, ASG Representative Coordinator                                          

Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost

Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin., Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Associate Professor

Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life and ASG Advisor

Morgan B. Whited: Opening Remarks + Arkansas Travelers Pyro Night Pictures

• Morgan calls the meeting to be started at 12:04 PM.
• Morgan Introduces herself and officers.
• Arkansas Travelers Night was a success as Morgan overviews the pictures
• A call for any additional photos was asked, there were no photos shared

Morgan B. Whited: ASG Introduction: Roles and Responsibilities

• Morgan explains the purpose of ASG
• She briefly overviews the roles and responsibilities of all officers and representatives.
• First year representatives are not elected at this time and will have a more in-depth meeting about representatives’ responsibilities in the future.
• Finian asks for representatives to log their attendance

Dr.  JoAnn Scales: Director of the Educational and Student Success Center, Associate Professor, Academic Affairs Speech

• Dr. JoAnn Scales presents at 12:08 on the resources available to students through the Educational and Student Success Center (ESSC)
• She exclaims that her message from the presentation is to remove any stigma for asking for help
• Introduces Amber Bisbee as an Administrator that helps at ESSC
• Dr. Scales shows that the 3 main student resources are: academic coaching/peer mentoring, writing support, and tech support are available through the ESSC.
• Only 49% of UAMS students utilize at least one ESSC service per year.
• Academic coaching helps provides study skills, time management, and test taking strategy.
• Peer tutoring helps by providing group review, small group tutoring, and 1:1Tutoring
• Learning Specialists within ESSC helps facilitate these academic coaching/peer tutoring and starts with them
• Due to budget tutoring and academic coaching must be given on need-based decision
• Learning specialists consist of Ann Holliman and Marjorie Harper, Lian Taylor (NWA Campus), Dr. Dechantria Wallace, and Dr. Rikki Turner.
• There is the writing center with Tim Muren and Courtenay Ragan. It helps basic writing, drafting, research, formatting, and resume/cv/letter
• Tech support is led by Calvin Webb and helps with electronic malfunctions, software assistance, laptop lending, and mobile electronic assistance.
• To get assistance do an initial appointment with learning specialists (QR Code is provided for intake form)
• Students are encouraged to be proactive and to not wait until help is needed to take advantage of the resources
• Office of Educational Development Team are introduced and provides services more catered towards employees.
• Dr. Scales extends an invitation to the faculty celebration and open house on September 25^th, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at UAMS Library ESSC 3024 A
• Dr. Scales is located on the 3rd floor of library
• Morgan Thanks Dr. Scales.

Morgan B. Whited/Bushra Zaman: Discuss Community Services and Future Events

• Finian repeats and asks representatives to log their attendance
• Ricardo Explains campus life and intramural sports asking for assistance to spread the message
• Morgan discusses upcoming events
• Ms. Dedner explains more thoroughly about the significance and importance of the resource fair/ constitution day. It is important to students new to Arkansas to learn more about political standards.
• Ricardo exclaims that flag football will also be held on October 12^th, 2025, alongside the existing dates.
• Ms. Dedner asks representatives to turn on notifications for the app and spread the word to their corresponding school and classes.
• Morgan calls for volunteer ideas and discusses previous volunteer events such as can food drives and hospital volunteering.
• Finian exclaims volunteering at the pantry is a good opportunity (Stocked and Reddi).
• Carvis adds that volunteering with youth is a good idea.
• There are no more ideas added
• Ms. Dedner shares additional photos from the Arkansas traveler’s game
• Meeting Adjourned at 12:37 PM

                                      The next ASG Meeting is:

                                  Monday, October 13, 2025