A full-time, undergraduate student, who organizes, leads and maintains a chartered chapter of Best Buddies for the duration of one academic year.
Membership Coordinator (Sara Hart Rosenblatt)
A College Buddy who works with the College Buddy Director to ensure full participation of members at the chapter activities, which includes maintaining contact with all chapter members, supporting one-to-one matches and distributing chapter rosters.
Activities Coordinator (Hope Tyson)
A College Buddy who works with the College Buddy Director to plan, direct, and supervise all chapter activities (group outings, fundraisers).
Treasurer
A College Buddy who acts as the chief financial advisor for the chapter and who works with the College Buddy Director to monitor the chapter�s financial resources, which includes preparing and implementing a budget for the chapter.
e-Buddies Coordinator (Amanda Carol Webster)
A College Buddy who works with the Host Site Coordinator and College Buddies to develop the Buddies interest in computers and e-mail. This officer will assist with group activities and encourage one-to-one activities that involve computers. The e-Buddies Coordinator will also work with Buddies that sign up for e-Buddies to help them maintain their commitment.
Buddy Director (Susan Comer)
An individual with an intellectual disability who is a matched Buddy who works closely with the Host Site Coordinator and College Buddy Director to ensure the full participation of all Buddies.
Host Site Coordinator (Deb Helms, Recreational Therapy Director, North Mississippi Regional Center)
A professional, trained in the field of intellectual disabilities, who acts as a liaison between the chapter and the Host Site by providing on-going information, education and training with regard to the social integration of people with intellectual disabilities.
Faculty Advisor (Dr. Jim Gilbert, Interim Chair of the Health, Exercise Science, Recreation Management Department)
A member of the college faculty or full-time staff who serves as a liaison between the college administration and the chapter, providing support to the College Buddy Director and chapter members throughout the year.
Program Manager (Courtney Baum, Southeast Program Manager)
A Best Buddies staff member who directly oversees the chapter and provides training and support in all areas of chapter operations and management.
