University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

UAM ATHLETICS VISITOR INFORMATION AND QUICK FACTS

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Welcome to UAM!
We are looking forward to hosting your team in competition during the upcoming athletic season at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. We hope this guide will assist you and your team in preparation for your visit to Monticello and to the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Athletic Department at (870) 460-1058.

University Information

Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello
Location: 346 University Dr, Monticello, AR 71654
Founded: 1909 
Chancellor: Dr. Peggy Doss
Enrollment: 3,750 (Spring 2019)
Phone: (870)-460-1718
Website: www.uam.edu

University Vision, Mission, and Core Values:

Vision

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will be recognized as a model, open access regional institution with retention and graduation rates that meet or exceed its peer institutions.

Through these efforts, UAM will develop key relationships and partnerships that contribute to the economic and quality of life indicators in the community, region, state, and beyond.
 

Mission

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a society of learners committed to individual achievement by:

• Fostering a quality, comprehensive, and seamless education for diverse student learners to succeed in a global environment;
• Serving the communities of Arkansas and beyond to improve the quality of life as well as generate, enrich, and sustain economic development;
• Promoting innovative leadership, scholarship and research which will provide for entrepreneurial endeavors and service learning opportunities;
• Creating a synergistic culture of safety, collegiality and productivity which engages a diverse community of learners.

Core Values

• Ethic of Care: We care for those in our UAM community from a holistic perspective by supporting them in times of need and engaging them in ways that inspire and mentor.
• Professionalism: We promote personal integrity, a culture of servant leadership responsive to individuals' needs as well as responsible stewardship of resources.
• Collaboration: We foster a collegial culture that encourages open communication, cooperation, leadership and teamwork, as well as shared responsibility.
• Evidence-based Decision Making: We improve practices and foster innovation through assessment, research, and evaluation for continuous improvement.
• Diversity: We embrace difference by cultivating inclusiveness and respect of both people and points of view, and by promoting not only tolerance and acceptance, but support and advocacy.

Athletic Department Information 
Nickname: Boll Weevils, Cotton Blossoms
Colors: Kelly Green & White
Division: NCAA Division II
Conference: Great American Conference
Interim Director of Athletics: Hud Jackson
Faculty Athletics Representative: Becky Phillips
Men's Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Golf
Women's Sports: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf
Website: www.uamont.edu, http://uamsports.com
Athletics Phone: (870) 460-1058
Mailing Address: UAM Athletics, PO Box 3499, Monticello, AR 71656
Shipping Address: UAM Athletics, 663 University Drive, Monticello, AR 71656


Hotels/Accomodations 
Hampton Inn: (870) 367-6600
Holiday Inn Express: (877) 460-0100
Days Inn: (870) 367-1881
Super 8: (870) 367-6271


Restaurants & Dining


Athletic Facilities
Baseball: Weevils Field
Basketball/Volleyball: Steelman Field House
Softball: Blossoms Field
Football: Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium and the indoor practice facility


STAFF DIRECTORY

Locker Room Information
Visiting team locker rooms are available for all sports in Steelman Field House.

Parking Information
General - Visiting teams are asked to please park team transportation (buses, vans, etc) in the parking lot at the east side of Steelman Field House. Please see Visiting Team Guide. 

Radio
KHBM 93.7 - Southeastern Arkansas

Sports Information
The University of Arkansas at Monticello welcomes any and all members of the active media to cover athletic events on campus. Members of the media planning on covering a UAM athletic event must contact the Sports Information Director no later than 24 hours prior to the event to request credentials and seating space. Seating space is limited. Request to broadcast from a UAM athletic event must be made at least one week in advance. Only UAM and the opponent's official broadcast outlet are guaranteed a phone line.
Contact Information: Ryan Tow, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Tow@uamont.edu / (870) 460-1758

Training Room Information
Supplies provided per Great American Conference guidelines.