Freshman Admissions Counselor

Kasi JONES

Hometown:  Magnolia, AR

College Major:  Telecommunications

Territory: Northwest Arkansas

Office: Office of Admissions

Phone: 501-450-5109

E-mail: kasij@uca.edu

Q: Where are you from? 
A: Magnolia, AR

Q: Why did you decide to attend UCA?
A: I came to UCA wanting to major in broadcast journalism. I wanted to have my own radio station- K-A-S-I.

Q: What did you study in college? why?
A: I received my undergraduate degree in telecommunications and Speech (2001). Because the professors are awesome and very student friendly, I decided to go on with my masters degree too! I received a masters in College Student Personnel Services and Administration (2007).

Q: How long have you been working in Admissions?
A: 5 years

Q: What parts of admissions counseling do you enjoy?
A: I love getting to know the student! I love showing the student our campus and what our campus has to offer! Another great aspect of being an admissions counselor is answering all your questions. Making the student comfortable about going to college is our job and I love it!

Q: What is your favorite place on campus?  Why?
A: My favorite spot on campus is actually the student center! It is the most active place on campus! I love seeing all the students interact and someone will always say hi to you rather you say hi or not! It's great!

Q: What's one of your fondest memories about your time here at UCA?
A: My most fondest memory was graduating on the same day as Scottie Pippen. Yea ESPN was there and the show was all him but it was still a neat day! It's fun saying I graduated on the same day as Scottie Pippen too!

Advice to Prospective Students

 The best advice I have for prospective students is to visit your top three choices in colleges EARLY! It's a great feeling walking on a college campus and knowing you belong there! Kind of like walking in a store knowing you are going to buy something! AND when you make your college campus visits, talk to other students! If the students you talk to are happy and love that college, there is a great chance you will too! GO UCA GO BEARS!