• Overseeing the departments of Greek Services & Leadership Development and Recreation & Intramural Sports;

• Coordinating the UCA Student Handbook & Daily Planner;

• Administering the Emergency Student Loan Fund;

• Chairing the UCA Student Development Committee; and

• Advising the UCA Circle K Club (a student community service organization).

Student Conduct

The primary goals of the student conduct system at UCA are to change or redirect student behavior, protect the university environment, and protect the rights of students involved in the disciplinary process. The standards of student conduct - including discipline procedures, policies, and sanctions - can be found in the UCA Student Handbook & Daily Planner.

Alcohol & Drug Information

UCA takes an active role to minimize alcohol and drug use at the university. Recent studies have found that UCA students use and abuse alcohol at a much lower rate than students at other institutions in the country. Steps we take to minimize alcohol and drug use include:

• UCA bans the possession or use of alcohol and drugs on campus. Students who use alcohol or drugs will, at a minimum, be placed on probation and be required to attend an alcohol and drug education program. Students are also subject to criminal arrest.

• Parents of entering freshmen (under the age of 21) will be notified in writing if their son or daughter violates the university alcohol or drug policy.

• Students who use hard drugs or possess large quantities of marijuana (with intent to deliver) are subject to removal from the university.

• University police actively patrols the campus and streets near the campus. Students who drink and drive are subject to arrest for "drinking while intoxicated."

• Alcohol is not permitted at social events scheduled at fraternity or sorority Greek houses. Social events held at other off-campus locations must be registered with the dean of students, and must follow local, state, and national organization guidelines.

Campus Safety

UCA enjoys a positive reputation as being a safe campus. According to national statistics, UCA rates in the top 10 percent of colleges and universities in the country with the lowest crime rate on campus. University policies and practices that contribute to campus safety include:

• UCA prohibits firearms on campus. Students found in possession of a firearm are subject to a three (3) year suspension from the university.

• The possession or use of alcohol or drugs on campus is strictly prohibited, as noted earlier.

• The university has 23 sworn police officers, many who patrol the campus on bike teams for high visibility. University police has also established an "adopt a hall" program to provide visibility and support to students living in the residence halls.

• Individuals not associated with the university who come onto campus and violate university policies are normally banned from the campus, after a hearing is conducted.

• Students involved in serious behaviors such as felony theft, hard drugs or selling of drugs, severe battery or causing serious injury, etc., are subject to removal from the university.

UCA Student Handbook & Daily Planner

The UCA Student Handbook & Daily Planner is printed each year by the Dean of Students Office. The handbook contains important information about university policies, programs, and services. It also contains a "calendar of events" and "daily planner" for students’ use. Handbooks are made available at fee payment and registration, residence halls, student center information desk, and 108 Bernard Hall. Handbook information is also available on the UCA web page at http://www.uca.edu/studentservice/handbook/

Individuals who wish to give to the emergency student loan fund may send a check, made payable to the UCA Foundation, to: Gary Roberts, Dean of Students, UCA Box 4937, Conway, AR 72035. Please indicate "for emergency student loan fund" on the check. All contributions are tax deductible.

UCA Circle K Club

The UCA Circle K Club is a community service organization that also focuses on fellowship and leadership development. UCA Circle K is affiliated with Circle K International, the world’s largest collegiate service organization; and it is sponsored by the Conway Kiwanis Club.

Typical service activities include

• Work with youth at Conway Boys and Girls Club

• Assist Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock

• Assist Conway Kiwanis Club with Pancake Day, Toad Suck Run, and Child Care Conference

• Raise funds for Iodine Deficiency Disorder - Circle K and Kiwanis International World Wide Service Project

• Raise funds for UCA emergency student loan fund

Other activities include:

• Monthly speakers at club meetings on a variety of topics

• Attending Conway Kiwanis Club noon meetings and programs

• Attending regional and international programs and conferences

• Many social activities to strengthen friendships