ShadowCats Involvement FAQs
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What does a ShadowCat do?
How do I get involved?
What are the
requirements to be a ShadowCat?
What opportunities are there for me to participate in ShadowCats?
I live off campus. What ShadowCats opportunities are there for me?
Why should I be a ShadowCat?
I really don’t have a lot of time in my schedule. Can I still be a
ShadowCat?
It’s the middle of the school year; is it too late to get involved now?
What does a ShadowCat do?
The Honors College ShadowCats student recruitment program was established
to host events and visits by high school national scholars, Flinn
finalists, and other prospective honors students. ShadowCats are actively
involved in prospective student recruitment events, information
sessions/panels, and Honors College events.
Some ways
to get involved include assisting day visitors with viewing an Honors
residence hall or sitting
in on an Honors course. Some ShadowCats support our overnight campus
visitation programs by hosting prospective students. Others reinforce our
efforts to reach out to prospective students by making telephone calls or
writing personalized notes. No matter how a ShadowCat chooses to get
involved, these experiences
provide opportunities for ShadowCats to develop unique skills and
experiences while serving as representatives of The Honors College to
prospective students and their family members.
How do I get involved?
We have our main
training sessions at the beginning of each academic year, and smaller ones
near the beginning of spring semester. Want to join mid-semester? Just
send us an email saying you’re interested, and you can set up an
appointment with Caroline Nelson or Brittany Smith to have a private
training session.
What are the
requirements to be a ShadowCat?
• Be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 units)
• Maintain active Honors status
• Complete one training session each academic year
• Comply with university code of conduct standards
What opportunities are there for me to participate in ShadowCats?
All
ShadowCats:
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Hosting a parent table at a formal
dinner with UA faculty & administrators
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Having lunch with prospective students
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Participating in evening activities with
prospective students & current ShadowCats
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Being on a student panel
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Having a Saturday brunch with
prospective students
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Phone-a-thons
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Driving a mini-van or HOV to pick
students up from the airport or around town
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Being a residence hall or off-campus
representative for ShadowCats
Returning ShadowCats Preferred
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Talking to prospective students at THC
1:00 pm drop-in meetings, could be a M-F
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Taking a student to class with you
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Hosting a browse table at UA open houses
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Visiting a high school
On-Campus ShadowCats Only
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Hosting a student in your residence hall
room during overnight campus visits
Check
out our
calendar for specific opportunities!
I live off campus. What ShadowCats opportunities are there for me?
The real question is what ShadowCats opportunities aren’t there for
you! The only ShadowCat activity limited to on-campus ShadowCats is
overnight hosting of prospective students. For a breakdown of what
ShadowCats opportunities there are for everyone,
see the previous question.
Why should I be a ShadowCat?
The benefits are
numerous. It’s rewarding to work with potential incoming students and
help them “learn the ropes.” The time commitment is flexible, allowing you
to participate in a meaningful way just as your schedule allows. We
provide you with specialized training to enhance your inherent talent and
charisma! But perhaps the best part of being a ShadowCat is the
opportunity to give back to UA in a significant way, build camaraderie
with your peers in The Honors College, and engage in activities and events
that are both productive and fun. Plus, you get lots of free food and a
great resume builder!
I really don’t have a lot of time in my schedule. Can I still be a
ShadowCat?
Of
course! We have many opportunities for you to participate, ranging from a
one-hour commitment to a two-night commitment. Opportunities arise on all
days of the week and at all times of day, so if you are only available
Fridays at lunchtime, there is an opportunity for you! We understand the
lives of busy students like you, and the time commitment is as flexible as
you need it to be.
It’s the middle of the school year; is it too late to get involved now?
Absolutely not!
You can still get involved. Just
send us an email saying you’re interested, and you can set up an
appointment with Caroline Nelson or Brittany Smith to have a private
training session.
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