The College Track Game

– Guest Post By: Erin Gentry, 2009 Bateman Team Member

 

It’s February which means it is time for Bateman events! This year’s client is the Consumer Bankers Association’s public awareness program College Bound Aid…the more you know the less you owe. The program targets 8^th to 11^th graders getting them to plan financially for college.

 

The UGA Bateman team created Athens College Track (ACT). ACT will be holding an assembly at Clarke Central High School February 23 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. At the assembly, ACT will be awarding a scholarship to the winner of College Track game and allowing students to mingle with professionals and UGA athletes.

 

Three contestants will be chosen to play College Track. The contestants will be chosen based on essays answering the prompt “Why do you think college students graduate with debt? How can you start early to avoid this situation?”

 

College Track, an interactive board game modeled after the game of LIFE, teaches students to prepare for college early in their high school careers. The game simulates how good grades, high SAT scores and savings can reduce the cost of college. The game’s winner will receive a $250 scholarship from Horizon Staffing.

 

ACT also created www.AthensCollegeTrack.org to provide easily understandable, jargon-free financial information relating to college for Clarke County families. AthensCollegeTrack.org simplifies the college planning process, proving to Athens students that education after high school is an option. It makes scholarship searches simple for Athens students and lists myths and facts about college. The Web site also has information for parents who can be as confused as students about the college process.

 

To check out what we have been doing this semester visit our Web site www.AthensCollegeTrack.org!

Congratulations!

The list has finally been announced!  Here is the new class of Batemates:

• Erin Gentry
• Selena Robinson
• Carrie Edwards
• Leslie Emanuele
• Stephanie Perrett
• First alternate: Julia Mills

I think we all need to give each of these girls a round of applause!  The client for this year’s Bateman competition, “Hit the Books Running” better watch out for our stellar team.  In case you didn’t know, we WON the competition two years ago and received an honorable mention last year.

Needless to say, the Grady College has a baller reputation, and people know we’re good.  I’m so proud of what (our college and university) and WHO (us!) they represent.

That saying, if they ever need a survey filled out, a focus group or anything else, you better volunteer to help.  I know all of these girls will have an amazing campaign planned, and Dr. Sallot will be the one who helps lead them there!

Go Grady!  Congratulations, Erin, Selena, Carrie, Stephanie and Julia.  Sic ‘em.

Hear ye! Hear ye! A new class of “Batemates” will soon be chosen.

Thou hast been summoned to read the following post:

The most esteemed UGA PRSSA competition, by name of Bateman, is about to embark upon a new year.

If you are unfamiliar with the reference, please click here.

Five (or six) Lords and Ladies will be chosen to represent the Kingdom of Grady in what promises to be a most grueling and nail-biting competition.

Lady (Dr.) Sallot, this year’s advisor, has released the application today for all who wish to apply. Please review the following qualifications and expectations for those worthy enough to submit their applications.

Creative, energetic, hard working students who have sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and solid PR skills, especially writing, are ideal Bateman candidates. Familiarity with online communications is a plus. Ability to work in a group and on one’s own is essential, as is a good sense of humor. A good time will be had by all.

Grady PR majors who have completed all the requirements for ADPR 5950 Public Relations Campaigns (ADPR 3850, 3150, 3520, 5910, 5920) and who are paid-up members in good standing of UGA’s Drewry PRSSA Chapter are encouraged to apply. Applicants should complete and put a hard copy of this application by noon, Thursday, Sept. 18, in the “Bateman Box” outside Dr. Sallot’s office, 223-E.

Five undergraduate students will be selected after finalists from the team are interviewed by Dr. Sallot. Work on this campaign will begin in Fall 2008. Students selected for the team will register for ADPR 5950 in Dr. Sallot’s Spring 2009 section meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:45 p.m., call # 38-146, although the team may choose to meet outside of class. Students who have already completed ADPR 5950 may apply for Bateman; if selected, they will register for ADPR 5170 Independent Study credit with Sallot for Spring 2009.

Bateman entries are due March 30, so coursework will finish early for the Bateman team. If selected as finalists nationally, team members must commit to being available to present in Washington, D. C. on May 14 and 15 (major expenses paid). More information is at: http://www.prssa.org/resources/bateman2009.asp

It is hereby decreed the race for the Bateman team has now begun! A heavy burden rests on the Bateman hopefuls to bring our school to the number one spot in the nation. A large pot of gold and livestock will be given to the winning teams. With budget cuts galore, the Grady Kingdom could use a little extra cush. Godspeed, brave ones.

To download the form, click here.