Honors Student Board

The mission of the Bumpers College Honors Student Board is to provide a student voice for programmatic activities of the Bumpers Honors Program and to enhance student development and leadership skills of its members. The Bumpers Honors Program fosters interaction among Honors students, faculty, and other student organizations, provides liaisons to the Bumpers College Honors Director, Dean, and Associate Dean, and the UA Honors College. The Board also serves in recruitment for the Honors Program.

Bumpers Honors Student Board (BHSB) members serve as representatives of the Bumpers College Honors Program and the College. They are to portray to prospective Honors students, parents, and alumni the philosophy and benefits of participation in the Honors Program of the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Board members will assist with hosting honors activities with the Bumpers College Deans Office and other student organizations across the College and University.

Board Members commit to attend monthly Board meetings and to support and participate in the programmatic activities associated with the Bumpers College Honors Program. These activities may include: information sessions, recruiting, networking, professional development, and social events associated with the Honors Program. 

• Must have a declared major in any Bumpers College degree program.
• Must be a member in good standing within the Honors Program.
• Must have completed or be enrolled in at least 3 hours of Honors coursework.
• Must have demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a strong and positive feeling about the University of Arkansas Honors College, the Bumpers College, and the Bumpers College Honors Program, and be motivated to participate and support the program.
• Board member may be terminated if it is determined that he/she is not maintaining ethics befitting an Honors Student, not performing satisfactorily, not able to work productively with other Board members and staff members or jeopardizing the success of the program.
• New and returning Board Members must reapply annually.

• Work closely with Director of the Bumper College Honors Program to set strategic directions for the Board and Honors Program.
• Work closely with the Director of Bumpers College Honors Program to identify monthly tasks for the Board and execute those, accordingly.
• Schedule bimonthly BHSB meetings.
• Coordinate with Secretary to reserve location for BHSB meetings.
• Preside over BHSB meetings, ensure meetings are ran efficiently and effectively.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Board when required.
• Work with faculty, staff, and student organizations across campus to create new opportunities and direction for the BHSB.
• Plan and facilitate beginning-of-the-year Board retreat each Fall.
• Work with all members of the BHSB to ensure they are aware of role-specific responsibilities and they are prepared to delegate responsibilities, accordingly.
• Serve as a representative for at least one academic unit you are assigned.

• Carry out duties as directed by the Chair.
• Preside over meetings in the absence of the Chair.
• Assist in planning and executing the Board retreat.
• Communicate regularly with Chair and other board positions to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Presides over the selection of the Honors Faculty Mentor Award.
• Serve as a representative for at least one academic unit you are assigned.

• Work with Chair and Director of the Bumpers Honors Program to create meeting agendas.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Work with Chair to schedule location for BHSB meetings.
• Coordinate with the Events Director to ensure events and tasks have adequate BHSB presence.
• Serve as a representative for at least one academic unit you are assigned.

• Contribute 4 posts per month to the Bumpers College Honors Program Instagram page, highlighting student achievements, program events, opportunities, and deadlines.
• Invite students to attend Bumpers College Honors Program meetings and Events.
• Create video boards for all BHSB events at least 2 weeks before scheduled event.
• Take photographs of all BHSB events.
• Work closely with the Events Director to obtain information about upcoming events for promotion purposes.
• Send congratulatory emails on behalf of the BHSB to Bumpers College Honor Program Students distinguished in the Newswire.
• Review the BHSB webpage once per semester and send needed revisions to the Chair and Honors Program Director. 
• Work with Bumpers College Communication Director and Web Director for communication of events and activities.
• Serve as a representative for at least one academic unit you are assigned.

• Responsible for the set-up and tear down of each BHSB event.
• Coordinate with the Secretary to delegate tasks to BHSB members for events.
• Create a materials list for each BHSB sponsored event and purchase materials working with the Coordinator of Honors and International Programs to follow necessary PCARD guidlines. 
• Inform Director of Communication of details regarding BHSB sponsored events for the creation of a any video boards, student invitations, or social media posts.
• Plan 2 involvement events for each semester.
• Serve as a representative for at least one academic unit you are assigned.