UACCM Announces Chancellor's Ambassadors

Eight students at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton have been awarded Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarships for the fall 2006 semester.

Brittany Ballard of Conway is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Teaching at UACCM. She is a 2006 graduate of Conway Christian High School where she was involved in varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball. She participated in Project Jerusalem as well as mission trips both nationally and abroad.

In addition to her Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarship, Ballard received a UACCM Academic Incentive Scholarship, the Ernest P. Griffin Endowed Scholarship, and a First Security Bank Scholarship.

UACCM Chancellor's Ambassadors for the Fall 2006 Semester include: 

Front row of cart (L to R): Stephen Pruitt, Adam Fleming 

Second row of cart (L to R): Jessi Hoelzeman, Lindsey Shock 

Third row of cart (L to R): Ashley Havens, Brittany Ballard, 

Tyler Goodson, Justin Moore  

Upon graduation from UACCM, Ballard plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and education. She is the daughter of Jon and Debbie Ballard.

Adam Fleming of Clinton is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in general education at UACCM.  He is a 2006 graduate of Clinton High School where he was active in Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and football.

In addition to his Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarship, he is the recipient of an American Legion Scholarship, a Rotary Club Scholarship, and a $250 UACCM Arkansas Scholars Scholarship.

Upon graduation from UACCM, Fleming plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He is the son of Bill Fleming and Anna Hillyer.

Tyler Goodson of Hattieville is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in business at UACCM. He is a 2005 graduate of  Sacred Heart High School where he was involved in Beta Club, basketball, and golf. He served as class president and was a member of Chi Alpha. 

After graduation from UACCM, Goodson plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. He is the son of Don and Pam Goodson.

Ashley Havens of Conway is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in business office technology at UACCM. She is a 2003 graduate of Greenbrier High School. She was named to the spring 2006 Academic Honors list at UACCM. She is the daughter of Monty Havens and Debbie Havens.

Jessi Hoelzeman is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree program in general education at UACCM. She is a 2005 graduate of Morrilton High School where her activities included Science Club, Math Club, Library Club, MHS Thespians, and Arkansas Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC). In addition to her Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarship, she received Arkansas Scholars and Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships. 

Upon graduation from UACCM, Hoelzeman plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree. She is the daughter of Bruno and Susan Hoelzeman.

Justin Moore of Clinton is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in general education at UACCM. He is a 2005 graduate of Clinton High School where he was a member of the basketball team, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Future Business Leaders of America. 

In addition to his Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarship, he is the recipient of  Arkansas Academic Challenge and Farm Bureau Scholarships.

Upon graduation from UACCM, Moore plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agri-business. He is the son of Johnny and Lisa Moore.

Stephen Pruitt of Morrilton is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in business at UACCM. He is a 2006 graduate of Morrilton High School where he served as Student Council president. He participated in football, Future Farmers of America, DECA, and the Math and Science Clubs. He received a Christian Athlete Scholar Award and was a two-time winner of a Student Pride Award.

After graduation from UACCM, Pruitt plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. He is the son of Steve and Clair Pruitt.

Lindsey Shock of Conway is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Teaching at UACCM. She is a 2006 graduate of Conway High School where she served as Delta Beta Sigma president, Upward Cheerleading Coach, and the Conway Wampus Cat Mascot.  In addition to her Chancellor’s Ambassador Scholarship, she is the recipient of a UACCM Academic Incentive Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge, Scholarship, Toad Suck Daze Scholarship, Conway Noon Lions Club Scholarship, and Ernest P. Griffin Endowed Scholarship.

Upon graduation from UACCM, Shock plans to transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She is the daughter of Debbie Shock and the late Don Shock.

UACCM awards a limited number of Chancellor’s Ambassadors Scholarships annually which are in the form of tuition waivers. These scholarships are awarded by the UACCM Scholarship Committee and may be renewable for three semesters. Selection criteria includes ACT or ASSET test scores, grade point average, letters of recommendation and a personal interview with UACCM Admissions Office representatives.   Recipients of these scholarships perform 128 hours of service to the College per semester, serving as campus tour guides, special event hosts, and assisting in the recruitment and retention of prospective and current students.