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Office of Student-Athlete Success

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I N T H I S I S S U E

Eric A. Wood Associate A.D. for

Student-Athlete Services Felecia Saine

Director of Academics

Ragean Hill Director of Academics (Football)

Charles Small, Ed.D. Director of Student-Athlete

Development

Christine Sheets Associate Director of

Educational Enrichment

F O L L O W U S !

L E A D E R S H I P T E A M

Student-Athlete Engage-

ment

Career Symposium

Special Olympics Unified

Flag Football

Student-Athlete’s Perspec-

tive of Career Symposium

Upcoming S-A

Development Events

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@HogLife_Scholar

@RazorbackSAAC

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Razorback Student-

Athlete Success

In congruence with the athletic department’s goal to continue student-athlete engagement, a member from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was selected to attend the Faculty Athletics Committee (FAC) meeting on Wednesday, November 18th. The FAC is comprised of faculty members and athletic staff from various academic departments. The committee is designed to serve as a liaison between the department of athletics administration and campus faculty. The committee provides faculty perspectives that help guide governance and decision-making within the athletic department. Teni Butler represented the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at a FAC meeting this semester. Teni is a senior defender for the Razorback Soccer team and majoring in Chemical Engineering. “As a student-athlete, I was able to share my experience with the committee. I shared with them my resume that I have put together over the last 3+ years including my athletic involve-ment, academic involvement, and extracurricular involvement. I was also able to answer their questions about my time here and how that has contributed to preparing me for life after college.” “The meeting was really cool to be a part of. I am very thankful for the oppor-tunity to represent my fellow athletes,’” states Teni. Faculty members of the FAC include: Tim Kral (FBAS), Tim Fring (AFLS), Ju-lien Fairey (ENGR), Steve Langsner (COEHP), Robert Stapp (WCOB), Kendra Grover (RHRC), Kathleen Lehman (LIBRARY), and Sharon Hunt (FAR).

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F A R K A N S A S — O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T - A T H L E T E S U C C E S S

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Senior Associate AD of

Business Operations and

Chief Financial Officer

(CFO), Clayton Hamilton,

served as a guest speaker on

Tuesday, November 3rd

SAAC meeting.

Clayton informed SAAC

members of the Arkansas

Athletic Department’s over-

all budget and distribution

of funds. Clayton also em-

phasized that the Arkansas

Athletic Department con-

tributes an economic impact

of over $150 million in NW

Arkansas, alone.

1. W Track & Field

2. M Track & Field

3. W Tennis

4. Gymnastics

5. W Golf

6. Swimming & Diving

7. Softball

8. M Golf

9. Soccer

10. M Basketball

11. W Basketball

12. Volleyball

13. M Tennis

14. Football

15. Baseball

*Updated: 12/7/15

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is comprised of

leaders from each team who represent their fellow student-athletes and

act as liaisons to the University of Arkansas, the Athletic Department,

the SEC and the NCAA.

On Tuesday, November 17th, Associate Athletic Director for Compli-

ance, Tracey Stehlik, spoke with SAAC. Tracey has been with the ath-

letic department since before the separate male and female athletic

departments merged into one in 2008.

She gave insight into transfer eligibility and answered questions on the

overall cost of attendance.

LEE SPENCER

CUP STANDINGS

Career Symposium

More than 25 employers from a variety of career fields provided about 80 University of

Arkansas junior and senior student-athletes the opportunity to network and participate

in a professional discussion panel during the 2015 Student-Athlete Career Symposium

held Monday, Nov. 30.

Ulanda Terry and former Razorback quarterback Quinn Grovey served as guest panel-

ists and encouraged student-athletes to build lasting relationships through networking.

They also encouraged searching for professional mentors and sponsors and finding

ways to create a reputable personal brand.

Terry, the director of diversity and leadership development at Tyson Foods Inc., helps

lead the strategic direction of Tyson’s diversity and inclusion efforts. She is also re-

sponsible for supporting the business with training and leadership development ser-

vices. Prior to joining Tyson, Terry coordinated the MBA recruiting program for

Walmart.

Grovey, an active Board of Directors member on the Razorback Foundation and the

Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation, was a part of the Razorback football team from

1987 to 1990. As quarterback, Grovey led Arkansas to two Southwest Conference

Championships and two Cotton Bowls appearances. Grovey currently serves as a senior

manager of human resources at Walmart’s merchandising unit. He has more than 24

years of retail experience with Walmart Stores Inc. and The Home Depot.

The event also included presenting student-athletes the opportunity to meet networkers

and employers from various companies. Some of the organizations represented includ-

ed Northwestern Mutual, Cintas Corporation, Walmart, Tyson, American National In-

surance, Arvest Bank, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS), Octagon,

Elizabeth Richardson Center, ALS Association, University of Arkansas Police Depart-

ment (UAPD), Fayetteville Public Schools and the University of Arkansas Career De-

velopment Center.

U N I V E R S I T Y O F A R K A N S A S — O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T - A T H L E T E S U C C E S S

Special Olympics

Unified Flag Football

Megan Zimlich

Senior

Louisville, KY

Women’s Track and Field

Marketing

STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

ACADEMICS

Educational Enrichment Services (EES)

Braie Speed

Sophomore

San Antonio, TX

Gymnastics

Recreation & Sports Management

On Sunday November 22, 2015, the Uni-

versity of Arkansas had 21 student-athletes

participate in the first annual unified flag

football game. The student-athletes cheered

for and supported the Special Olympians

from Arkansas and Missouri. Missouri won

the football game 32-25, but Arkansas

played a great game.

The student-athletes really showed their

sprit by attending the game and supporting

the University of Arkansas flag football

team. Student-athletes from six different

sports attended the game: Soccer, Softball,

Football, Gymnastics and Men’s- and

Women’s-Track.

Juliette Fidon

Freshman

Paris, France/Toulouse

Volleyball

Psychology

Juliette knew a minimal amount of English when she came to the

U.S., but she’s practically fluent in it now. She is always on itme

and never misses an appointment. She comes with her work al-

ready complete and ready to check. Juliette has a wonderful sense

of humor and a kind, polite nature.

Megan has attended multiple Student-Athlete Development pro-

grams this month, as well as being an active member of the Razor-

back Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). She has placed

others before herself, which is exhibited in her service learning

hours. Megan was selected by the Department of Athletics Scholar-

ships and Awards Committee as one of five student-athletes to ap-

ply for the 2016 Nike Internship. Megan will also serve as the Sen-

ior Speaker in the Fall 2015 Student-Athlete Graduation Ceremony.

Braie always has a positive attitude when it comes to Academics.

She stays on top of her assignments and is well on her way to a

4.000 this semester. Though she is just a sophomore, she has be-

come a leader on her team. She encourages the freshmen student

athletes on her team. We receive amazing feedback from teachers

explaining that she consistently completes and turns in most assign-

ments before the due date. She is helpful and encouraging to all of

her teammates and has set a great example for the freshman to

follow.

U N I V E R S I T Y O F A R K A N S A S — O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T - A T H L E T E S U C C E S S

December

Dec. 1 SAAC Meeting

Dec. 8 Shop with SAAC

“Great event tonight with a great atmosphere. I’d encourage every junior and senior student

-athlete to attend this event in the future.”

- Chris Jones (Football)

“It was awesome talking to former student-athletes who were once in our

same position.”

- Nick Thomas-Smith (Football)

“The environment at the symposium was great. The companies were really

inviting so it made it easier to connect with them.”

- Demarcus Hodge (Football)

“The guest panelists encouraged us to not be afraid to take risks professionally

and to be adaptable and flexible”

- Loren Krzysko (Women’s Softball)

“This event reminded me that it’s not always all about what you know.

Who you know is also very important.”

- Parker Pocklington (Women’s Softball)

“A really great experience to get yourself out there; to get to know companies and what they’re offering. It’s good tim-

ing for me especially, as I graduate in May.”

- Regina Plasencia (Women’s Golf)

Student-Athlete’s Perspective of Career Symposium