Arkansas Union Advisory Committee

The Arkansas Union Advisory Committee (AUAC) makes recommendations on the formulation of policies and operations of the Arkansas Union, the allocation of Union space, and acts as an advisory body for administrative and business functions of the Union. The AUAC is comprised of an executive board of students and a full committee of appointed students, faculty, and staff members from across campus.

The AUAC is a great opportunity to be involved in a major part of the University of Arkansas experience. We will be hosting several events on campus this year, and hope to make an impact on the Union and the University of Arkansas!

Want to learn more about AUAC and make an impact? Contact Cianna Rodriguez (unionga@uark.edu) or Aleesa Williams (arw054@uark.edu).

AUAC Committee Members 2023-2024


Aleesa Williams Chair Junior Public Relations/Advertising		Rhea Patel Vice Chair Junior Finance


Peyton Fair Secretary Senior Finance, Marketing, & Political Science		Anna-Claire Biggerstaff Public Relations Chair Junior Pre-Nursing


Karina Wickham Student Board Member Sophomore Political Science & Communications		Ella Bowers Student Board Member Senior Hospitality Mgmt & HR


Kylee Bard Student Board Member New Member New Member		Nahomi Gonzales Student Board Member New Member New Member


Cianna Rodriguez AUAC Advisor Master of Public Health Practices		Rob Stagni, EdD AUAC Advisor .... old person

Membership in the Arkansas Union Advisory Committee is driven by a Spring semester selection process. Applicants must meet certain requirements for credit hours and GPA, and may apply either as a general committee member or an officer position. Descriptions of these officer positions are as follows:

Chair

The Chair presides at board meetings, works with the Arkansas Union Administration to monitor policies, procedures and activities. This position serves on committees representing the Union and AUAC as needed, and appoints coordinators and committees as needed. The Chair supervises the Vice Chair, Secretary, and Public Relations Coordinator on their respective projects. This position receives $500 per semester for the adequacy of the duties mentioned above. All officers must regularly attend all meetings and volunteer on committees as needed.

Vice Chair

The Vice Chair represents and supports the Chair at meetings or events as necessary. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of a project that promotes diversity in the Union. This position receives $400 per semester for the adequacy of the duties mentioned above. All officers must regularly attend all meetings and volunteer on committees as needed.

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for keeping and distributing historical records, including minutes of the Committee. This position officially updates any Constitution, By-Laws and Policies amendments as needed. The secretary is responsible for the planning and execution of a project that promotes tradition of the University of Arkansas within the Union. This position receives $300 per semester for the adequacy of the duties mentioned above. All officers must regularly attend all meetings and volunteer on committees as needed.

Public Relations Coordinator

The Public Relations Coordinator works with the marketing graduate assistant of the Union and advertises AUAC business as needed. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of a project that publicizes the AUAC or the services of the Union. The Public Relations Coordinator receives $200 per semester for the adequacy of the duties mentioned above. All officers must regularly attend all meetings and volunteer on committees as needed.

Arkansas Union Advisory Committee