CONTEST AGREEMENT
The UTSA Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association sponsor the annual Mr. & Ms. UTSA Contest each
spring during Homecoming to recognize students who embody the spirit of UTSA and to acknowledge students’
academic achievements, campus involvement, and community service.
ELIGIBILITY
 Candidates must be full-time UTSA students1 (currently enrolled a minimum of 12 semester hours for
undergraduates or 9 semester hours for graduate students) at the application deadline and during the voting
period.
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Exemption: if you are graduating, you must turn in a signed affidavit from your academic advisor stating you
have fulfilled all the requirements to graduate and enroll in a UTSA graduate school program.
 Candidates must have completed at least 24 semester hours for an undergraduate degree and 7 hours for a
graduate degree at UTSA, have a minimum UTSA GPA of 2.75, be in good disciplinary standing, and cannot be
on academic or disciplinary probation with the University at the time of application and during the voting
period.
 Candidates must submit a completed application to the Alumni Programs Office, UC. 2.00.10 no later than 5
p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008.
 Candidates must secure either one (1) UTSA registered student organization, OR two (2) UTSA faculty or
professional staff members for endorsement.
 A UTSA organization, faculty, or professional staff member may sponsor only one male candidate and one
female candidate.
 Only members of the female sex will be considered for the Ms. UTSA position. Only members of the male sex
will be considered for the Mr. UTSA position.
 Students who have previously been awarded the title of Mr. /Ms. UTSA are not eligible for the contest.
CONTEST PARTICIPATION
Candidates are expected to participate in all Homecoming events as outlined on the schedule enclosed. Candidates
are to display the highest degree of sportsmanship during the contest and following the awarding of the title.
SELECTION OF TOP FINALISTS
A selection committee comprised of UTSA alumni, faculty and staff to determine the top finalists (three men and
three women) will interview all candidates who submit completed applications by the deadline, and meet the criteria
above.
 Interviews with the Selection Committee will take place Thursday and Friday, February 7 and 8. Candidates
must sign up for your interview when applications are submitted.
 The following criteria will be considered by the Selection Committee:
 Academic achievement and honors
 Involvement in UTSA campus activities and organizations
 Involvement in community service
 Attitude toward UTSA
 Potential ability to represent the University
 The finalists will be determined based on 30% application and 70% interview.
 Student online voting through ASAP determines Mr. & Ms. UTSA winners. Voting will take place: Tuesday,
February 26 and Wednesday, February 27. The candidates with the largest number of votes in each category
will win.
CONTEST CAMPAIGNING
Candidates and candidates’ affiliates, agents or workers who choose to campaign must follow these overall
guidelines:
 Abide by the Student Code of Conduct as found at:
http://www.utsa.edu/infoguide/A.pdf
 Follow publicity and solicitation guidelines in the Student Organization Handbook http://www.utsa.edu/sa/SO/index.htm
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All promotional materials must list the contest as sponsored by the UTSA Alumni Association and Student
Alumni Association.
Complaints regarding campaigning should be directed to the administrator who handles the Mr. & Ms. UTSA
contest in Alumni Programs.
General Campaigning
Candidates may generally inform the UTSA community to vote during the Mr. & Ms. UTSA contest two weeks
prior to elections. Dates for 2008 are midnight Sunday, February 10 – midnight Sunday, February 17.
Candidate Campaigning
Candidates may begin campaigning for specific candidates beginning Monday, February 18 through announcing of
winners on Saturday, March 1.
Candidate Pairings
Candidates are paired alphabetically by last name. This pairing is for presentation purposes only, however,
candidates may campaign with assigned partner. Candidates who choose to campaign as a pair bears all
responsibilities of each other and if either candidate in the pair is in violation of any campaigning policies, both
candidates will be disciplined which may include disqualification from the contest.
Voters do not have to vote for pairs of candidates. Ultimately, each candidate is running for him/herself. It is the
candidates’ responsibility to educate the voters on voting procedures, dates and times.
Web Site
UTSA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of web sites outside the utsa.edu domain.
COMMITMENT OF SERVICE
Winners of the Mr. & Ms. UTSA contest will reign from Homecoming halftime show 2008 until Homecoming
halftime show 2009 or until a successor is selected should the need arise. Mr. & Ms. UTSA represents UTSA at
various Homecoming functions and events throughout the year. UTSA departments, offices or entities may request
an appearance or volunteer activity by Mr. or Ms. UTSA. All appearance requests are submitted to Alumni
Programs for approval.
LIST OF APPEARANCES
Key for Events: HC – Homecoming; AA – Alumni Association; PR – UTSA President; SA – San Antonio
Community; UW – University-wide/ department
January
July
February
UW - Great Conversation
HC - Homecoming ½ Time Show
UW - Legislative Appreciation Day
UW - UTSA Legislative Day
HC - Rowdy Rampage & Fireworks
HC – Golf Cart Parade
HC – Golf Cart Decorating Party
March
April
May
June
UW - Fiesta UTSA
UW - NiUTSA
SA - Texas Cavaliers River Parade
SA – Battle of the Flowers parade
AA – UTSA Ring Ceremony
AA - SAA Banquet
UW - Texas Folklife Festival
August
UW - Road Runner Camp
UW - Dive Into the UC
PR - UTSA Fall Convocation
PR - UTSA President’s BBQ
September
AA - UTSA Alumni Programs Life Member
Salute
AA - UTSA Alumni Rising Star Gala
PR - UTSA President’s Dinner
AA – Senior Send-Off
October
November
UW – Diversity Kickoff
December
AA – UTSA Ring Ceremony
PR - UTSA President’s Holiday Reception
UW - VPSA Student Leaders Holiday Party
2008 APPLICATION
Please type or print neatly using black ink. Submit six (6) copies of this application to Alumni Programs, UC 2.00.10 by
the deadline date of Friday, February 1, 2008 at 5 p.m.
Name: (first, middle, last):
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Local Mailing Address:
(street, city, state, zip):
Preferred Telephone #:
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(cell, work, or home)
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Classification:
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Major:
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Anticipated Graduation Date:
(month/year):
Do you work? Yes / No
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Number of hours per week?
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Preferred Email
Address:
Hometown:
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Name of Hometown Newspaper:
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One Endorsement by Student Organization:
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Official Name of Student Organization
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Date
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Signature of Authorized Representative
OR
Two Endorsements by UTSA faculty/staff members:
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1. Name of Faculty/Staff member
Title
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Date
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Signature
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2. Name of Faculty/Staff member
Title
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Signature
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Date
List your UTSA Club/Organization most involved
in while enrolled at UTSA
Include leadership
Position(s)
Semester/Year
List your community service projects, organization, activities, professional
or civic organizations most involved in while attending UTSA
Semester/Year
List your honor and or award received while attending UTSA
Semester/Year
In forty (40) words or less please describe your career/future goals.
In forty (40) words or less please describe your qualities for Mr. /Ms. UTSA?
(You may submit your most current resume detailing your collegiate achievements in addition to this completed application. It must be easy to follow.)
If you have been convicted of violating any law, other than minor traffic violations please describe the nature
and circumstances below.
PLEASE READ, SIGN, AND DATE THE STATEMENTS BELOW.
I have read and understand the contest agreement. By my participation as a candidate for Mr. /Ms. UTSA, I agree to
abide by the contest and campaigning rules. I understand reinforcement of any campaign violations are the
responsibility of each candidate.
I understand that I must comply with all requirements of the University of Texas San Antonio Alumni Association and
Student Alumni Association Mr. UTSA & Ms. UTSA Contest. In the event that I do not comply, I may be disqualified at
any stage of the contest.
I certify that the information represented on this application is true to the best of my knowledge, and that if falsifications
are identified, I may be disqualified from the contest.
I understand that should I transfer to another school, drop out of school, drop below the minimum required GPA, are
no longer enrolled full-time, or are no longer in good academic or disciplinary standing with the University I am no
longer to carry the title of Mr./Ms. UTSA.
I understand that I am responsible to uphold any and all Student Code of Conducts including the UTSA Honor
Code, and all academic codes.
I understand that if it is determined that I have ever been convicted of any criminal offense and/or have criminal
charges presently pending, my title will automatically be forfeited and the title will be awarded to the first runnerup.
I understand that should the title of Mr/Ms. UTSA be revoked I must surrender my title, and return all Mr. and Ms.
UTSA Contest winnings and awards immediately to the UTSA Alumni Association.
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FERPA
I waive my rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Buckley
Amendment), by allowing the University of Texas at San Antonio Office of Alumni Programs to obtain my grades
and confirm that I am in good standing at UTSA. I hereby authorize the selection committee and advisors of UTSA
to review and discuss my student records including academic, extracurricular activities, and discipline records that
are maintained by UTSA or submitted by me. They are authorized to release information about me for campaigning
and publication purposes to include, but not limited to, photographs and biographical information.
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