Mission
The Department of Student Activities is committed to enhancing the student experience outside the classroom; supporting university-recognized clubs and organizations; and encouraging creative learning and leadership development.
How does Student Activities…
Enhance the student experience?
- Provides programs, discounted tickets, and off-campus trips;
- Develops major programs including Orientation/Welcome Week, Fall Fest Weekend; (Family Weekend), Winter Week, the Junior/Senior Formal and Senior Week;
- Co-sponsors programs with clubs and departments;
- Manages the Shapiro Campus Center and the Usdan Game Room;
- Supports student businesses such as Cholmondeley’s Coffeehouse (Castle) and the Student Service Bureau (Usdan).
Support University recognized clubs and organizations?
- Advises Student Events (including Student Production Services), the Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC), Archon Yearbook, and others as needed;
- Creates resources such as Quick Tips, the Leadership and Resource Handbook, and other online resources;
- Oversees the weekly Jump Start Event Planning meeting;
- Provides free event resources;
- Aids in communication between administration and student clubs;
- Provides support for club offices and storage options.
Encourage creative learning and leadership development?
- Involves students in all planning and implementation of departmental programs;
- Coordinates Take the Lead, an umbrella leadership development initiative;
- Works with students to create initiatives that provides developmental moments.