Blazer Spirit Council

The Blazer Spirit Council (BSC) is a student programming board that works to implement spirit & tradition activities for the student body. Programs include activities for Homecoming, Creed Week, and Grad Week as well as activities to support athletic engagement.

Mission:

The Blazer Spirit Council seeks to increase school spirit within the UAB community by providing inclusive programming that upholds the history, traditions, and values of UAB.

Goals

Increase Blazer pride through intentional, student-led programming and initiatives.
Engage UAB students, faculty, staff, and community members in creating new and celebrating existing UAB traditions.
Place students at the center of the institutional conversation surrounding campus pride and in a position to sustain and create UAB traditions.
Develop a sustainable, inclusive framework for planning and promoting spirit and tradition events and initiatives.

Values

Community - We believe it is important to participate in experiences that build connections to UAB and foster lasting relationships with our peers, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and sponsors, and the Birmingham community..

Growth - To support the mission of BSC, we believe it is critical to develop into leaders who practice and promote healthy behaviors and wellness, respect ourselves and others, and engage in activities to enhance our leadership skills.

Innovation – While we embrace the special significance of every UAB tradition and hope to keep each one alive, we believe it is also important to create new traditions and enhance current ones to meet the needs of all UAB community members.

Pride – We believe it is crucial to provide experiences that create excitement and spirit throughout campus all year long. We also seek to provide opportunities to transform students into proud alumni who exude the tenets of the Blazer Way and return every year filled with a deeper connection to UAB.

Minimum Requirements

Must have completed 12 hours at UAB prior to applying & maintain 12 hours of enrollment during the academic year of service
Must have a 2.5 cumulative UAB GPA the semester prior to applying & maintain a 2.5 cumulative UAB GPA during the academic year of service
Must be able to meet bi-weekly during the Summer and weekly during the Fall/Spring
Previous involvement or participation in spirit and tradition events or initiatives such as Homecoming Week, athletic events, or other types of involvement at UAB is encouraged

Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) provides guidance and support in the planning and implementation for all events and initiatives and provides leadership to the executive board through meeting management and teambuilding activities. The ED assists with assessment and budget management. The ED also attends university-wide committee meetings to provide communication on behalf of BSC where applicable.
Administration & Outreach

The Administration & Outreach area consists of the Guidelines & Operations Committee and the Marketing & Promotions Committee. These committees are tasked with overseeing functional operations of the board including but not limited to managing meeting minutes, tracking event attendance, reserving event space, working with event sponsors, requesting appropriate event equipment, and event overseeing rules & regulations. They develop creative marketing strategies to promote all events and oversee all social media accounts and promotional contests.
Programming

The Programming area consists of the Green Team and Gold Team. These groups plan and implement large-scale annual spirit & traditions. They also plan activities associated with The Blazer Way. These groups ensure that all vendors, food, and any other necessary supplies are secured.