The UA Homecoming Board shall be a student-run group responsible for planning, promoting and execution of campus-wide activities and events, as well as student-targeted programming annually held as a part of The University of Alabama Homecoming experience. The Student Board shall also oversee rules and regulations of The Official Red Book- rules and regulations of UA Homecoming Competition activities for students. The UA Student Homecoming Board is advised by Kayla Ballard, Assistant Director for Student Leadership Programming
Membership
The application is now open from December 9 – January 17, 2025.
The membership of the UA Homecoming Board shall annually consist of one student Executive Director and 20-25 Student Director/Assistant Director roles who are selected through an open application process and interview committee made up of select members of the UA Homecoming Steering and Advisory Committee. An additional 100+ students shall make up the committee membership and have an opportunity to apply and be drafted in a specific committee area. All committee applicants will be placed on at least one committee.
Requirements
Students who are eligible to apply must meet the following criterion:
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Alabama
- Be enrolled for the previous Spring and the Fall semester in which Homecoming for that year would occur
- Students interested should have strong organizational skills, teamwork abilities, and fresh ideas to make UA Homecoming a memorable experience for both current, future, and past students alike
Leadership Positions
Modifications and changes to available positions from year-to-year are to be determined by the advisor for the UA Homecoming Board and/or chair of the Steering/Advisory Committee in consultation with the UA Homecoming Steering and Advisory Committee.
The Director/Assistant Director positions are annually available for the following areas, but not limited to:
- Communications
- Halftime and Reception
- Development
- Operations and Logistics Support
- Pep Rally and Bonfire
- Community Service
- Athletic Events
- Special Events
- Step Show
- Choreography and Dance Programs
- Campus Outreach
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Lawn Decorations
- Rules and Regulations
- Finance
- Lawn Games
Director of NPHC events
An additional director is appointed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council as Director of NPHC events and is included as an official member of the UA Homecoming Board. This position has primary oversight in the execution of the UA Homecoming Step Show and other events planned by the NPHC community.
2025 Selections Timeline
Selections for 2025 have been set. Details regarding the various steps are below:
Applications (Student Homecoming Board)
- Monday, Dec. 9 – Applications for Assistant Directors and Directors open
- Friday, Jan. 17 – Deadline to apply for Directors and Assistant Directors
Interviews
- Jan. 24 and 25 – Interviews for Directors and Assistant Directors
- Friday, Jan. 31 – Announcement of Directors and Assistant Directors
Planning Season and Date Obligations
- Saturday, Feb. 8 – Homecoming Student Board Retreat Director and Assistant Director Headshot Photos Taken
- April – Weekly Board Planning Meetings and Steering and Advisory Committee Meetings
- May – Joint Board and Advisory Committee Meet and Greet
- June-July – Administrative Planning for Student Board
- August-October – Ongoing Meetings of Board and Steering and Advisory Committee
- TBA – Week of Homecoming with various time obligations
The selections process for board positions each year can be found on the UA Homecoming website.
Board Members
All Executive Director and Director or Assistant Director level Board Members are selected as a part of an application and interview process.
- Applications are annually available in January/February
- Students must be available for annual retreat in March and meetings in April/May.
Committee Members
All Committee Members are selected as a part of an application and draft selections process.
- Committee Member application opens February 3, 2025 and closes March 31, 2025.
- Students must be available for annual meeting in late March or early April and Planning Retreat in fall prior to Homecoming.
Terms of Service
The term of service for each position is a 10-month appointment. A board member should expect to serve from the spring prior through at least the end of the fall semester during their Homecoming term (i.e. February – December).
To Whom the Board Reports
AVP for Student Engagement
Advisor(s)
Kayla Ballard, Assistant Director of University Programs
Standard Meeting Time
A schedule of meetings will be determined by the advisor and Executive Director of Homecoming and will be distributed to the board. However, the board can expect to meet on a bi-weekly basis leading up to fall and weekly during the fall semester through the months of February-October (or depending on which month UA Homecoming falls) for the purpose of execution and implementation of planning, marketing and execution strategies for the fall Homecoming activities. Additional meetings may be scheduled to ensure that final plans for Homecoming are progressing at a reasonable pace to the established timeline for that specific year. Meetings to ensure the implementation of established Homecoming plans and to ensure awareness are to be held via a Logistics Meeting and Campus Partner Meeting coordinated by UA Alumni Affairs about a month out from festivities. The Board should have representation at this meeting. Subsequent meetings should be set to adequately monitor the preparations for the planned activities and provide the necessary feedback on coordination for a successful Homecoming. A follow-up meeting should be held shortly after Homecoming to assess the success of activities. The intent shall be to identify both successes and problems with the view toward improving future programs.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes are kept by a Board Member designated by the AVP for Student Engagement