2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

University RelationsThe following areas describe the offices which serve prospective and present studentsas well as alumni of the University.Office of AdmissionsLOCATION: Harris HallCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1026, outside Drew County toll free 1-800844-1826FAX: (870) 460-1926HOME PAGE: http://cotton.uamont.edu/ admissions/default.htmlMAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3600, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: whitingm@uamont.eduAny student seeking information regarding admission to the University of Arkansas-Monticello should contact the Office of Admissions. Required documentation should besubmitted well before the semester begins.The Office of Admissions also provides services that will guide new students as theybegin their transition to higher education. This process begins with summer pre-registrationwhen students receive academic advising, register for classes, and are introduced tocampus services. Parents are invited to attend summer pre-registration sessions andparticipate in special programs designed for them.Fall orientation promotes the development of positive relationships with faculty, staff,and peers while simultaneously providing information about academic policies, procedures,student services, and student life.Prospective students are encouraged to visit campus when the University is in session.Campus tours and meetings with academic units, financial aid, or residence life are easilyarranged through the Office of Admissions.Alumni AffairsLOCATION: Administration Building 104CAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1028 / FAX: (870) 460-1324MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3519, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: dossp@uamont.eduIt is the purpose of the Alumni Office to maintain contact with alumni and formerstudents and to enhance the growth and development of individuals as well as theinstitution through a positive relationship. The Alumni Office is vigilant in the maintenanceof its alumni/former student records, thereby enhancing the opportunity to establish along-term, mutually beneficial rapport. The Alumni Office seeks to create a spirit ofgoodwill with former students that will endure. This clearly provides a service to alumni/former students in general, but more specifically the Alumni Office works to serve ourcurrently enrolled students as they seek ways and opportunities to benefit from theexperience and wisdom of our University constituency.Development OfficeLOCATION: Administration Building 104-ECAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1027FAX: (870) 460-1324MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3520, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: dossp@uamont.eduThe Development Office has as its purpose the goal of continuing to increase thequality of education offered at the University through private fund raising. The major focusof this office is toward endowed scholarships with a secondary focus on facilities, research,and other endowment programs. The solicitation process includes contact with alumni andformer students, friends of the University, businesses and corporations, and privatefoundations. This office works closely with the University Foundation Fund.52Student Services