ASG Meeting Notes
Monday, October 14, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Alleigh Stahman, ASG President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Vice President
Morgan Whited, ASG Secretary
Jamecia Shorter, 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, Assoc. Professor,
Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Ricardo Ante, Student Services Manager
Opening Remarks – Ms. Alleigh Stahman

• There is one more ASG meeting this semester: November 18, 2024. Then, we will meet again on February 10, 2025, March 10, 2025, and April 14, 2025.
• Both fall events for this semester have taken place: the Arkansas Travelers game on September 6 and Professor Bowl on October 11. Next semester, Painting with a Twist is planned for February 7, 2025, and Top Golf is planned for April 4, 2025.
  Educational and Student Success Center – Dr. Helen Hu
• The Educational and Student Success Center is located on the third floor of the library. The UAMS Library is open 24/7 and provides a quiet place to study.
• The Educational and Student Success Center is open from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learning services provided include academic coaching, peer tutoring, Writing Center, and tech support. Students can sign up for an appointment with a learning specialist.
• Academic coaching meetings are one-on-one meetings with academic coaches where students can work on a plan for academic success by incorporating time management,
  test preparation, and study skills. Students can use this link to sign up for academic coaching: https://students.uams.edu/success/request-help/get-help-with-your-classes/
• Peer tutoring sessions are hosted by students who excelled in a course. Sessions are free to students, and tutors are paid for their services ($15/hour for individual sessions
  and $20/hour for group tutoring). Tutors are also paid for preparation time for sessions.
• The Writing Center can provide assistance with formatting, writing skills, and avoiding plagiarism for students’ academic essays, dissertations, CVs, and personal statements. Students can request help at
  https://students.uams.edu/success/request-help/writing-support-request/
• Technology Support can help with software troubleshooting, virus removal, device optimization, and more. Call 501-686-8822 to set up a remote appointment.
• To reach Academic Coaching, please contact ssccoaching@uams.edu
• To reach the Writing Center, please contact sscwriting@uams.edu
• To reach Technology Support, please contact ssctech@uams.edu
• To reach the Director of ESSC, please contact Dr. Helen Hu hhu@uams.edu
  Intramural Sports/ASG Events – Mr. Ricardo Ante
• Soccer intramurals earlier this fall went very well!
• The Resource Fair went very well!
• Lunch at the Student Center is Tuesday, October 15. All UAMS students are invited to attend and have pizza from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Ping Pong intramurals are coming up on November 17.
• The Stephens Community Center Trunk or Treat is coming up, and students are welcome to volunteer.
  ASG Bowling NIght – Mr. Clay Tyler
• ASG Bowling Night at Professor Bowl was a success. Approximately 100 people attended and enjoyed pizza and bowling last Friday night. Attendance was doubled as compared to last year.
• Intramural flag football is coming up, and the deadline to sign up is October 17. Play will be on October 27 and November 3 from around 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Schedules will be sent out about a week before the first game.
• The intramural ping pong tournament is coming up on November 17, and the deadline to sign up is November 14.
• Our fall ASG volunteer opportunity is coming up and will be discussed further at the Community Service Committee meeting.
• Thank you again to Dr. Hu. There are great free resources at the Educational and Student Success Center.
• Morgan will send a poll which will determine organizational partnerships and open volunteer dates for the semester.
  Community Service Committee – Ms. Szarria Thomas
• The Community Service Committee discussed results of a poll regarding organizational partnerships and volunteer dates for ASG this fall.
  Mr. Tyler thanked us all for coming. We will meet again on November 18. Then, after that, we will see everyone again in February.

ASG Meeting Notes
Monday, September 9, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Alleigh Stahman, ASG President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Vice President
Morgan Whited, ASG Secretary
Jamecia Shorter, 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, Assoc. Professor,
Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Ricardo Ante, Student Services Manager
Opening Remarks – Alleigh Stahman

• Future meeting dates include October 14, 2024, November 18, 2024, February 10, 2025, March 10, 2025, and April 14, 2025.
• Events planned for this year so far include the Arkansas Travelers game on September 6, Professor Bowl October 11, Painting with a Twist on February 7, and Top Golf on April 4.
• The Arkansas Travelers game on Friday, September 6 was a success.
  Introduction – ASG Officers
• Faculty, staff, officer, representative, and attendee introductions were made.
  Student Financial Services – Janice Nottenkamper
• Students should check GUS to ensure balances are paid. Payment plans can be set up on GUS if needed, but they must be set up within 30 days of the term’s start date. There is a $30 fee to start a payment plan (4 equal installments).
• On October 1, students can renew the FAFSA. Remember, students must reapply for federal aid each year.
• On the UAMS Student Financial Services website, there is a loan revision form. In terms of fees and interest, it is as though the money was never borrowed. Students can use loan revision form for both increases and decreases.
• Students are encouraged to meet with Ms. Nottenkamper to make a plan and budget for their refunds.
• The following emails were distributed: financialaid@uams.edu and
  studentfinancialservices@uams.edu.
• Additional information can be found at https://students.uams.edu/financial-services/.
  Introduction of Student Services Manager Mr. Ricardo Ante and Intramural Sports/ASG
  Events – Clay Tyler
• Mr. Ante started Tuesday. His office is in the Student Center. He is the point of contact for organization registration and annual reports in spring. He will oversee intramural sports. This fall, the following intramural sports are planned: soccer, flag football, and ping pong.
• The first intramural sporting event for this fall was yesterday’s successful intramural golf tournament at Burns Park in which 44 students participated. It is the third year for the tournament, and numbers have increased every year. We are looking forward to doing that every year.
• Intramural soccer will be held on September 22 and September 29. The form on the app is open (with a 5 people per team minimum).
• Flag football will be held on October 20 and 27. More details to come.
• ASG activities have begun with the successful Travelers game on Friday.
• In October, a Professor Bowl event is planned with pizza.
• As for Campus Life events, the resource fair/Constitution Day event is Sept 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Several on-campus departments and organizations such as the Fitness Center, Stocked & Reddie, and more will be present. Lunch will be served (Two Sisters Cafe). Hayden Wood, ASG representative, will have a table for voter registration.
• On October 15, lunch for students is planned at the Student Center.
• A trivia night in November is in the works.
  Community Service Committee – Szarria Thomas
• Szarria will head the Volunteer Committee. Two community service projects will be planned–at least one during the spring and at least one during the fall.

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, April 15th, 2024
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President   
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer  
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary                                             
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life

Farhan Kawsar Opening Remarks

• Painting with a Twist was a success last week with over 50 students in attendance.
• Over 200 students have signed up for Top Golf this Friday on April 19th
  Make sure to bring your UAMS ID to the event!
  Clinton Everhart Registrar’s Office
• Clinton is the director of commencement and is looking forward to graduation.
• Volunteers are needed for graduation, reach out to Clinton at
  commencement@uams.edu
  Graduation questions, Commencement questions, records/transcript questions–contact the registrar’s office!
• The deadline for ordering regalia has passed, but if you missed the deadline reach out to Clinton at commincement@uams.edu
  Maps, details, and all information can be found at
  https://commencement.uams.edu/
  Mina Garner Student and Employee Health Services
• APRN at student and employee health
  Students are free to receive PAP smears, STD screenings, flu swabs, urinary
  tests, pregnancy tests, and mono tests.
  Insurance can be billed for lab work or additional testing
  Quick appointments, preventative care
• Employee health clinic started in January 2024, 8am-1pm. Services are not free for employees, but insurance is excepted, and the clinic is working to extend hours.
• Information about the clinic can be found at: https://uamshealth.com/location/studenthealth-clinic/
  Clay Tyler Intramurals / Events
• Painting with a Twist
  Approximately 50 students came and had a great time!
• Over 300 students have signed up for Top Golf this Friday April 19th!
  Partnering with Campus Life, biggest off campus event that we have had in at least three years.
• Sand volleyball tournament, approximately 80 students participated, very excited to do this again next year.
• Reach out to Clay if you have any ideas for future intramural events.
  
  Clay Tyler Elections / New ASG Position
• New position is opening in place of the Treasurer position: Representative
  Coordinator
  Reach out to Clay or any of the ASG officers with any questions
  ASG officer applications are being accepted from now until Monday April
  22nd at 12pm and can be found at: https://students.uams.edu/campuslife/student-life/asg-officer-application/
  2024-2025 Officers will be announced on April 23rd
  We encourage representatives to apply if you are interested in getting
  more involved in ASG and getting paid for it!
  ASG officers will be getting an increased stipend for the 2024- 2025 year!

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, March 11th, 2024
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President   
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer  
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary                                             
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
                                                           
Alleigh Stahman Opening Remarks
❖ GradFest Thursday March 14th 11am-1pm at the student center

• NW Campus: April 9th 12PM-2PM @ Baker Conference Room 3rd floor
• LIVE MUSIC & FREE LUNCH & GIVEAWAYS!
• Show the UAMS app on arrival and confirm the graduation date to enter.
• Questions/Concerns? Contact Clay Tyler (jctyler@uams.edu)
  ❖ Painting with a Twist, April 5th
• Evening of painting, drinks, and snacks.
• No artistic skills are needed; all supplies will be provided!
• Sign-up information will be sent out soon.
  ❖ Top Golf Little Rock, April 19th
• In collaboration with UAMS Campus Life.
• Evening of golfing, food, and music!
• Sign up information will be sent out soon.
  Janice Nottenkamper Student Financial Services
  ❖ FASFA is due soon. The priority deadline is May 15th. Aid is awarded year-round, but to ensure timely
  completion, it must be completed by that date.
• Summer aid for at least half-time students, request that a student budget be added. You can get the form at https://students.uams.edu/financial-services/
• PA student summer aid is off of 2024/2025
• Loan revision or increasing student loans should be completed two weeks before the end of the academic year.
• If you are graduating, you MUST complete exit counseling in your GUS account.
• The financial aid office offers in-depth counseling on budgeting and student loan repayment options. For available dates, email jnottenkamper@uams.edu.
  Jennifer Mondragon Stocked and Reddie
  ❖ Free pantry for ALL students and staff, year-round, open Monday -Thursday, 12-6 pm.
  https://uams.edu/campusopsstaging/depts/nut/stockedreddie/
• 401 S Monroe, park at the back of the building. You can register on-site or online.
• Produce, bakery items, toiletry items.
  Anna-Kate Bogaards Student Health Insurance
  ❖ Center for Health Literacy – mission is to improve individual and population health by making health
  information easy to understand and use.
  ❖ Received a grant for a free 30-minute learning minute tool that helps you better understand your health insurance.
• Specifically focused on students and young adults, how to bring down your costs and increase your health outcomes.
  ▪ You can find the course at: https://rise.articulate.com/share/TVbFoz4H3-
  fwLaYIDvfFZP_m3B5Rj8P_#/
  ▪ This course is listed on the Campus Life webpage under Student Health Insurance: Student
  Health Insurance Policy & Procedures, Student Health Insurance Standards, and Did you Know sections.
  Clay Tyler Intramurals / ASG & Campus Life Events
  ❖ GradFest Thursday, March 14th
• 11 am-1 pm at the student center
• If you cannot attend the event, contact Clay, and he will get a bag for you!
  ▪ Clay Tyler (jctyler@uams.edu)
  ❖ April 5th, Painting with a Twist
• Sign-ups will open two weeks before the event on the app.
  ❖ April 15th, Top Golf – Joint event with Camus Life
• Sign-ups will open two weeks before the event on the app.
  ❖ On March 10th, the first day of the Tennis tournament, 20 participants came out to Allsopp Park.
• March 24th is the next day of Tennis, come out and watch at Allsopp Park
  ❖ Sand Volleyball at Roseman park, April 7th, 4 people per team.
• sign-ups will open two weeks before the event on the app.
  ❖ The last ASG meeting of the semester will be on April 15th.
  The next ASG Meeting is:
  Monday, April 15, 2024

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, February 12, 2024
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life

Farhan Kawsar Opening Remarks

• UALR Trojans Basketball Game
  February 15th
  Free tickets until midnight tonight, RSVP with the QR code below
  Contact Tiffany Huitt twhuitt2@uams.edu or Summer Khairi with
  questions sakhairi@uams.edu
• Walk with a Doc Saturday March 2nd from 9-10am
  Glorida Rishard-Davi, M.D., Annette Slater, M.D., and Francis Harris,
  M.D. will talk about kidney health during National Kidney Disease Month
  Scan the QR code below or email wwad@uams.edu with any questions.
  Michelle Zengulis Title IX/ADA
• The office is available for Title IX/ADA complaints or accommodation needs.
• Students are accepted on a rolling basis. Reach out to the office with any
  questions. Email: MZengulis@uams.edu Phone: 501.526.5641
• Title IX training is going to be in a different format for the Spring.
• April is sexual assault awareness month; more info will come on events.
  Calvin Webb Tech Support
• Reach out for any technical issues. There are also laptops available for students to check out. https://students.uams.edu/success/our-services/tech-center/
  Jeff Slagell Library Services
• 44,000 square feet, 24/7 access to the library with student and employee
  badges.
• Faculty and library staff available to help with research searches and interlibrary loads. Contact the library with any questions. library.uams.edu
  Clay Tyler Intramurals / ASG & Campus Life Events
• Basketball league is currently underway. The championship game will be Sunday February 25th, at 1 pm
• Doubles tennis tournament is coming up on March 10th at 12 pm, signups are coming out the last week of February.
• Each Sunday in April softball league
• Chocolate tasting event February 16th.
• Big Rock Mini Golf and Fun Park March 8th
  Sign-up will come out on February 23rd
  4 event wristbands, food, and beverages provided.
  Scan the QR code below and let us know if March 8th will work with your
  schedule.
• Painting with a Twist tentative date April 5th
• Grad Fest March 14th at 11 am at the student center – No signup necessary
  Live music, free food, grab bag, freebies and giveaways.
  Farhan Kawsar Events / Community Service Committee 30 min.
• Scan the QR Code and fill out the form for attendance.

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President   
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer  
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary                                             
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation, Assoc.
Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Dr. Kristy Caldwell, Student Services Manager
                                                           
Farhan Kawsar Opening Remarks.
Kathryn Neill Interprofessional Education
Adam Carter Fitness Center
Clay Tyler Intramurals / ASG & Campus Life Events
Farhan Kawsar Events / Community Service Committee
The next ASG Meeting is:
Monday, February 12, 2024
Lakyn Webb Opening Remarks 5 min.
• ASG Secretary Lakyn Webb will be leading the meeting today.
• The remaining ASG meetings for the Spring semester will be:
February 12th
March 11th
April 15th
Adam Carter Fitness Center
• Spring membership runs Jan. 1 – May 31, 2024.
• You can still join the student center and pay with cash or credit card payment
Mon-Friday 7-5, and must come to the office
Starting February 1st discounted rate for membership $40
New classes will be added in February
• New Year, New You –$40 for a 2-month workout plan
• Personal Training session special!
Purchase 5 or 8 personal training packages and receive two free training sessions.
Wendy McCloud Interprofessional Education
• Visit ipe.uams.edu for all questions concerning schedules, curriculum, and your college’s specific IPE framework.
• Students must be enrolled in the course in GUS before they can get access to course materials in Blackboard.
• The Office of Interprofessional Education works tirelessly to improve IPE experiences for students and reads every comment that students write.
• You can contact the IPE team at ipe.uams.edu or (501) 686-5686
Clay Tyler Intramural Sports and Upcoming ASG Activities 5 min.
• Virtual Chocolate Tasting – Feb. 16th
6-8 pm.
• Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park – Planned for March. A date will be released soon.
• Painting with a Twist – Planned for April. A date will be released soon.
In-person and virtual options available
• GradFest – March 14th,
11-2 pm – at the Student Center.
There will be free food and bags full of goodies!
• Intramurals update:
Basketball signups are open. Sign up on the UAMS Student App via the “forms”
section.
▪ Teams must include at least five players, and all players must be UAMS
students.
• A Single player can sign up as a free agent.
▪ Games will be on Sundays through the month of February from 1-6 pm at
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Doubles Tennis Tournament will be in March, more information to come!
Softball is planned for April, more information to come!
Nakia Dedner Director of Campus Life
• Full-time and part-time students are required to verify adequate health insurance coverage twice each year (fall and spring). Students provide proof of coverage by entering insurance information into the UAMS online Student Health Insurance System
• A student may use their existing coverage or purchase through the school at
https://uams.myahpcare.com/ . Please note UAMS does not pay for student insurance.
• Student health insurance verification deadline is February 12th. Deans of each college will receive an email list of noncompliant students

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President   
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer  
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary                                             
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Dr. Kristy Caldwell, Student Services Manager
                                                           
Alleigh Stahman, Opening Remarks
• ASG Vice President, Alleigh Stahman will be leading the meeting today.
• There will be no ASG meetings in December, the spring semester meetings will be:
January 22nd
February 12th
March 11th
April 15th
Dr. Kathryn Neill Interprofessional Education
• Visit ipe.uams.edu for all questions concerning schedules, curriculum, and your college’s specific IPE framework.
• Students must be enrolled in the course in GUS, before you can get access to
course materials in Blackboard.
• The Office of Interprofessional Education works tirelessly to improve IPE
experiences for students and reads every comment that students write.
• You can contact the IPE team at ipe.uams.edu or (501) 686-5686
Dr. Kristy Caldwell Event updates
• Movie tickets will be avilabale this Thursday November 16th 11 am – 1 pm at the UAMS Student Center, you must have the UAMS Student App downloaded.
$2/ticket, 2 ticket limit per UAMS ID Badge.
• Campus Life T-shirts will be available for purchase $5, Campus Life Sweatshirts $15
• Deadline for mandatory Flu shots if Friday, November 17th
Clay Tyler Intramural Sports / ASG Events
• Our fall events have had a great turnout. ASG events are a great way to get
students together from different colleges.
AR Travelers Game 09/08/23
Professor Bowl 11/03/23
Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park – March 2024
We are looking at doing Painting with a Twist as our 2nd Spring event.
• ASG held its first Ping Pong tournament, which was a success, there was great
turnout for Flag football this year.
• Spring intramural sports will include:
Janice Nottenkamper Student Financial Services
• 2024-2025 FASFA application will open in December.
• Contact studentfinancialservices@uams.edu or financialaid@uams.edu if you
• need any assistance.
Farhan Kawsar Events / Community Service Committee 30 min.
• We want to hear about existing Student Organizations & activities!
Before the next meeting, all reps email us at least 1 event that a student
organization in your college is hosting + point-of-contact for the
organization.
Lakyn Webb, lrwebb@uams.edu, Farhan Kawsar, fkawsar@uams.edu,
Alleigh Stahman, alstahman@uams.edu, Szarria Thomas,
sthomas4@uams.edu
The next ASG Meeting is:
Monday, January 22nd, 2023

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, October 9th, 2023
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Dr. Kristy Caldwell, Student Services Manager

Farhan Kawsar Opening Remarks
• ASG + Walk with the Doc 10/14/23 @9am: War Memorial – North Lawn
• Professor Bowl – 11/03/23 @6:30-8:30pm
Food and bowling, signups will open on the Student App soon
• Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park – Spring Event
• Looking for ideas for 2nd large event for the Spring – Click on the QR Code below to vote
Janice Nottenkamper Student Financial Services
• Student Financial Services include: Financial aid department, bursars’ office,
debt management office (offers assistance with payments and repayments after graduation)
• Tuition and fees are due on the first day of class, check your GUS account if you are unsure or think you owe a balance
Late fees are being applied October 15th
• 2023-2024 FASFA application will open in December
April – Financial awards will start being handed out
Priority deadline – May 15th
• Student loan repayments began in October, if you are at least a halftime student you do not have to start repayments.
If you receive a bill, contact your student loan servicer
• Updates are being posted via Facebook UAMS Financial Aid, please like and
share the FB page! https://www.facebook.com/uamssfs
• $500 scholarship: AASFAA Scholarship Application is open and taking
applicants through April 1, 2024.
• Contact studentfinancialservices@uams.edu or financialaid@uams.edu if you
need any assistance
Dr. Kristy Caldwell Breakfast at the Center
• Free Breakfast at the Student Center – October 19th 9-11am
• The Constitution Day/Resource Fair was a success! More than 230 students
participated
Clay Tyler Flag Football League / Ping Pong Tournament
• Flag Football League will be on Sunday 10/15 & 10/22. 1-6 pm practice field
across the field from Memorial Park
Sign up closes 10/13 @12pm, sign up in the Student App
• Ping Pong Tournament 10/29 1-6pm @ Student Center
Sign up starts Oct 16th, in the Student App

Farhan Kawsar Break Out Sessions
• Events & App Committee
• Community Service Committee
UAMS Student App
• https://students.uams.edu/campus-life/student-life/campus-life-mobile-app/
We want to hear about existing Student Organizations & Activities!
• Before the next meeting, all reps email Lakyn at 3074198@uams.edu with
at least 12 event that a student organization in your college is hosting &
please provide us with a point-of-contact for that organization.
The next ASG Meeting is Monday, November 13th, 2023

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, September 11th, 2023
Zoom Meeting Room
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farhan Kawsar, ASG President   
Alleigh Stahman, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer  
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary                                             
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, & Accreditation,
Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Dr. Kristy Caldwell, Student Services Manager
                                                           
Farhan Kawsar Opening Remarks / Introductions
Helen Hu Student Success Center
• Education and Student Success Center is located on the 3rd floor of the
library
• Visit the website to sign up for Academic coaching, peer tutoring, or
writing assistance
• The writing center can assist with materials for publication
• Tech support available
• Student Success Center Open House Event
September 20th 12:30-3:30 pm, ESSC Room 3024 A & 3024
• Open house will introduce students to the center’s services, allow students
to meet and greet with all staff
• Relaxing activities such as foot massages, spending time with therapy
dogs, and coloring to help reduce stress will be provided
• https://students.uams.edu/success/resources-for-students/
Dr. Kristy Caldwell Constitution Day / Resource Fair
September 19th, 11:30 am – 01:00 pm, Student Center
• This event honors the document that guarantees Americans their essential
rights
There will be a table set up all day for Voter Registration
• Free food, drinks, food, games, and more!
• Students are given the chance to discover and explore all available
resources.
Clay Tyler Intramural Sports / AR Traveler’s game
• Intramural Golf Tournament 12-6pm September 17th
• Flag Football League will start in October, sign ups are open on the
Student App from September 1st-22nd
• Ping-Pong Tournament: October 22nd, sign ups open on the Student App
September 22nd
• Email jctyler@uams.edu with any questions

Farhan Kawsar Events & App Committee
Community Service Committee
• Committees will meet at the next ASG meeting on Monday, October 9th. If
you were unable to attend this months meeting, please contact Lakyn
Webb lrwebb@uams.edu or Farhan Kawsar fkawsar@uams.edu if you
would like to be added to a committee or have any questions!
The next ASG Meeting is:
Monday, October 9th, 2023

AGENDA
ASG Officer Meeting
Monday, March 13, 2023
Zoom Meeting Room
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Hannah Hunt, ASG President
Farhan Kawsar, ASG Vice President
Szarria Thomas, ASG Treasurer
Lakyn Webb, ASG Secretary
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Kristen Sterba, Assoc. Provost for Students & Admin.,
Director, Department of Institutional Research, Policy, &
Accreditation, Assoc. Professor, Division of Academic Affairs
Nakia Dedner, Director of Campus Life
Clay Tyler, Assistant Director of Campus Life
Dr. Kristy Caldwell, Student Services Manager

Hannah Hunt Opening Remarks
Adam Carter Fitness Center Spring
• Discounted rate for the student center $30 one-time fee, 24/7
access to the facility until the end of May.
• Summer membership June-July $20 one-time fee
• Outdoor fitness court classes: Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:15-12:45 in
April, members and non-members. $20 for 4 class once a week.
(Outdoor fitness center is located next to the power plant on the
East side of campus 4th and Cedar intersection)
• May: Month-long fitness challenge for colleges and employee
departments, more information coming soon!
Jennifer Doughty Student Financial Services
• Late fees will be applied soon, do not forget to pay your graduation
fee! Log into your GUS account to verify that you do not have an
outstanding balance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligible to full-time UAMS
employees and residents. Visit https://studentaid.gov for more
information.
May 1st is the deadline to consolidate loans and make them
eligible for the PSLF plan.
Reach out to studentfinancialservices@uams.edu with any
questions.
• Financial aid packages will start coming out in April. Check your
GUS portal for any updates.
• If interested in summer 2023 aid, you will need to complete and
return the summer aid form found on our website.
Dr. Kristy Caldwell Introduction
• Dr. Caldwell is the new manager of Student Center. UAMS is very
excited to have her back! She previously spent 19 years working at
UAMS and is a graduate of the MPH and DPH programs at UAMS
• GradFest is March 16th 11am-2pm Student Center (Dec graduates
are welcome)
Free giveaways, food, music!
• Free lunch at Student Center April 6th
Clay Tyler Upcoming Event/Intramurals
• ASG event March 31st Splatter room at Pinspiration
Times will be: 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
You get a canvas and head-to-toe protection gear
2 groups of 10 students go in at a time, snacks and music
provided
Sign up is active now, limited number of spots are available
• Congratulations to M3 for winning the intramurals basketball
championship
• There were 12 teams that competed in the annual tennis
tournament on 3/12/23 at Allsopp park
• Co-rec softball will be held on April 2nd, 16th, 23rd. There are 9
players needed per team. (No games on 4/9/23 Easter)
• Sign up at: http://uamsnwar.sites.thrillshare.com/forms/1813
• Reach out to Clay Tyler for any information:
jctyler@uams.edu / 501-686-6974
Hannah Hunt ASG Elections
• Please turn in application ASAP, more time will be given to get
references in if needed
• ASG officer duties and responsibilities are listed below
President
ASG experience required
Preside at all meetings of the ASG and student health insurance
Officially represent the student body of UAMS
Notify the Secretary concerning special policy decisions to establish the next meeting agenda
Appoint any committees necessary to conduct the functions of the ASG
Notify Student Activities Assistant Director of issues and concerns
Submit a proposed budget plan at the beginning of term
Propose activities and events for all students
Participate in student orientations and registrations
Assist with student events and door check-in’s
Meet with Assistant Director monthly to discuss meeting agenda and other ASG issues
Preside & serve on ASG committee
$500 stipend per term
Vice- President
ASG experience required
Preside at all meetings of the Council in the absence of President
Officially represent the student body of UAMS
Coordinate and direct the implementation of all ASG Sponsored events
Coordinate ASG correspondence
Coordinate and assist sign-in groups for events
Propose activities and events for all students
Participate in student orientations and registrations
Notify Assistant Director of issues and concerns
Meet with Assistant Director monthly to discuss meeting agenda and other ASG issues
Preside & serve on ASG committee
$400 stipend per term
Secretary
Send a seven-day notice of agenda and location of meetings to all parties
Record minutes and distribute the following week after the meeting
Conduct correspondence of ASG
Inform all school representatives of meetings and dispense meeting agenda
Notify representatives of events to announce
Assist officers with distribution of flyers and notices of events
Meet with Assistant Director monthly to discuss meeting agenda and other ASG issues
Preside & serve on ASG committee
$150 stipend per term
Treasurer
Keep an account of all financial transactions of the ASG
Work with Asst. Director on financial status of ASG at each meeting
Help and assist with ASG meeting set up as well as order lunch for each ASG meeting one
week prior to meeting
Meet with Assistant Director monthly to discuss meeting agenda and other ASG issues
Preside & serve on ASG committee
Back-up to secretary
$150 stipend per term
All officer stipends are paid in semester installments at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
The next ASG Meeting is:
Monday, April 10, 2023