• Basic Information
• Nominee Campaign Rules
• Campaign Materials
• Homecoming Process
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • METHOD OF CHOOSING

Basic Information

APPLICATION DUE:
Application and Resume are due by 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 to the Freshman Center/Student Activities Office.

DATES:
Events below are MANDATORY for King/Queen candidates unless otherwise noted. If you cannot attend a specific event, please contact Stephanie London via e-mail at slondon@uafortsmith.edu at least 24 hours in advance.

• PERSONAL INTERVIEWS AND PICTURES

Wednesday, February 13 & Thursday, February 14
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Interview sign-up times will be posted on Monday, February 11 in the Freshman Center – please sign up for an interview time)
Math-Science 110
Attire: Business

• ROYALTY NIGHT PRACTICE (Only for top four (4) females and top four (4) males)

Tuesday, February 26
Time TBA

• BONFIRE AND PEP RALLY
  

Wednesday, February 27
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace
Attire: Please wear UA Fort Smith clothing and show your spirit for the LIONS!

• ROYALTY NIGHT
  

Thursday, February 28
5:30 p.m.
Stubblefield Center
Attire: Business

Nominee Campaign Rules

Finances

1. Each candidate running for the Homecoming 2008 may spend a maximum of $100.00.
2. Each candidate is required to keep accurate, up-to-date records of all campaign receipts and expenditures, which must be submitted to the Student Homecoming Advisor by Monday, February 18, 2008.

Campaign Materials

1 All campaign materials for distribution must be approved and stamped (if applicable) by the University. Please see Stephanie London in the Freshman Center/Student Activities Office for approval.

1. Posters (8.5”x11”) are allowed to be posted inside campus buildings on Student Activities bulletin boards. However, posters may not be placed on glass doors and paint. Posters must be stamped by the Student Activities Office. Posters and banners are not allowed to be put on brick.
2. Banners, posters or other signs may not be placed in such a way as to obstruct traffic flow or disrupt students from getting to class.
3. Banners, posters or other signs may not be placed on or near the Bell Tower.
4. E-mails are allowed to solicit votes for Homecoming election purposes. However, e-mail distribution lists will not be provided by the University.
5. Campaigning in classes is left to the discretion of the instructor.
6. Flyers or other campaign materials may be distributed in class if the instructor allows such distribution. Flyers or other campaign materials may be distributed outside of classrooms in the hallways. (Refer to #1)
7. Use of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith logo is permissible on campaign materials.
8. Negative campaigning (both verbal and written) is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
9. All campaign materials must be removed by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
10. University funds and property of the University, excluding computers, may not be used to design or reproduce campaign materials.
11. University copiers and printers are completely prohibited from use for reproducing campaign material.
12. Use of motorized vehicles for campaign purposes is allowed only in UA Fort Smith parking lots.

Candidates are responsible for those acting on their behalf that willfully violate the above stated rules. All violations will be handled on an individual basis.

Campaigning begins on Monday, February 11, 2008 and concludes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Homecoming Process

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be nominated by and member of a recognized student organization, athletic group, or cheer squad.
2. Have a 2.50 cumulative or higher grade point average.
3. Must be enrolled full-time at UA Fort Smith (12 or more credit hours)
4. Be voted on by student body, go through the interview process, and submit a resume and Homecoming application.
5. All candidates must have completed 15 credit hours from UA Fort Smith.

METHOD OF CHOOSING

VOTING – 50%

• Each student with UA Fort Smith student ID will be allowed one (1) vote.
• Students are allowed to campaign during designated times and locations.

INTERVIEW – 25%

• Each candidate will go through a personal interview with Homecoming judges, director, and advisor.

APPLICATION/RESUME – 25%

• The nominee will complete the Homecoming application and submit a resume to be viewed by the Homecoming judges, director, and advisor.

The final four king and final four queen candidates will be announced on Wednesday, February 14 via LionsLink announcement.