2. Why Get Involved?
• More likely to earn higher grades
and continue through graduation
• Get to know the various aspects of
the campus and CI
• Develop transferable skills for the
workplace
• Give back to the University and
community
• Personal growth and development
• Appreciate diversity
• Develop communication skills
3. Why Get Involved?
• Life-long friendships
• Explore new experiences
• Meet students with
similar interests/majors
• Make personal
connections with faculty
and staff
• Get more out of the
“college experience”
• Develop resume
• Explore career options
• Gain leadership skills
• Have fun!
4. How can you get involved?
• Join a student organization or ASI entity
• Participate in Campus Recreation activities
• Take part in a leadership training or retreat
• Work on campus
• Become a LEAP leader
• Join the Housing and Residential
Education staff
• Attend events
• Show your CI Spirit
5. • Student Organizations
• Leadership Training
• Leadership Awards
• Check us out on the web!
Student Engagement & Applied
Leadership (SEAL) Center
6. Student Leadership Program
Mission
• Student Leadership Programs provides programs and
services to develop students to lead with excellence
and integrity while they build community, personally
flourish and act in a positive and socially responsible
manner.
7. Student Organizations
• On average, over 750
students are involved in
student organizations a
year (which is 18% of
the CI population).
• We have 61 registered
student organizations
that are distributed
among 8 categories….
8. Academic• Biology Club
• Channel Islands Artists
• CI Math Club
• Club Physics
• Computer Science Club
• Everyone is Our Priority
• Free Radicals Chemistry Club
• MVS Business Club
• Pre-Health Association
• Pre-Law Society
• Psychology Club
• Social Business Club
• Sociology Club
• Student Nurses’ Association
• The Writing Block
9. Cultural
• Adelante Mujer
• Channel Islands Black
Student Union
• El Club de Español
• International Relations
• Kilusan Pilipino
• Latin@s Unid@s
• Latina Leadership Coalition
• M.E.Ch.A.
• Spectrum
10. Faith Based
• Alpha Omega
• Catholic Newman Club
• CI Christian Students
• Hillel
• InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship
• Latter-Day Saint Student
Association
• Refuge
11. Honorary
• Alpha Nu Eta
• Four Pillars Chapter Mortar Board
• Gamma Beta Phi
• Psi Chi
• Scholar Athlete Society
13. Political
• Channel Islands College
Libertarians
• CI College Democrats
• CI College Republicans
• Young Americans for Liberty
at Cal State Channel Islands
15. Special Interest
• CI Can With Helping Hands
• CSU Channel Islands Ceramics
and Sculpture Club
• Children of CI
• CI Card Games Club
• CI Commuter Club
• CI Transfers
• CSU Channel “Eye-Lands”
Pre-Optometry Club
• CSU Channel Islands Dive Club
• Dolphin Radio Station
16. Special Interest Con’t
• Green Generation Club
• Island News
• Japanimation Society
• League of Dolphins
• Student Veterans Organization
• Women’s Empowerment and
Leadership Development
• Zeta Pi Omega
18. Campus Recreation
•Offers
o Channel Islands
Boating Center
o Health and Wellness
o Intramural and
Extramural Sports
Programs
o Sports Clubs
o Outdoor Adventures
19. Sports Clubs
• Ballet Folklorico
• Breaking Pointe
• CI Bicycle Kitchen
• CI Firearm Safety
• CI Sailing
• CI Soccer Club
• CI Volleyball Club
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Shotokan Karate
• Skate Club
• Surf Club
• Track Club
21. Back to Basics
• Back to Basics Student Leadership Retreat
o Grounded in the concepts of basic training and
boot camp
o Leadership development workshops led by the
Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Wm. Gregory
Sawyer
o Online application located on CISync, available
December 2013 for spring 2014
22. • Outcomes
o To understand self
o Leadership
o Team
o Professionalism
o Self-discipline
o Etiquette
Back to Basics
24. Leaders in Education
Awareness Program
• Student volunteers assist the University Outreach
Program in motivating and informing K-8 students
about postsecondary education through the Pathway to
College early outreach campus visits
25. Housing and Residential
Education
• Desk Assistant
• POD Squad
• Program Assistant
• Resident Assistant (RA)
• Residence Hall Association
(RHA)
26. Attend Events
• Monthly block parties
• Day of Silence
• Dolphin Days
• Spring Gala
• Guest speakers
• Tunnel of Oppression
Clubs and organizations design and implement programs, events and activities which support and enrich the goals of CI’s educational mission.
Student organizations with the stated objective of providing an opportunity for individuals to discuss and share information related to a specific academic discipline, topic or interest. These organizations provide opportunities to get to know other students in one’s academic discipline as well as faculty members inside and outside of the classroom. Members will be exposed to opportunities for networking and leadership development.
A student organization that is culturally based seeks to fulfill CI’s mission to promote all forms of diversity and understanding. As with all campus student organizations, cultural organizations do not limit membership to any cultural group, yet welcomes all to learn in a safe and encouraging multicultural environment. These clubs regularly hold events displaying their culture and serve as the point of information for others who seek to understand their culture
A registered Faith-based organization acts a haven for students who share similar worldviews and ideologies. Activities typical of faith based student organizations include fellowship with similar students, spreading awareness of their worldview, and acting as point of reference for students interested in learning more about their faith. As with all student organizations, faith based organization do not limit membership to any particular faith or ideological belief.
Alpha Nu Eta- English honor society
Mortar Board – communication honor society
Members of these student organizations are registered on the basis of academic achievement and accepted by invitation only. An honorary student organization does not hold meetings throughout the year, but instead holds initiation and recognition ceremonies. They are expected to submit a charter renewal form once per renewal period and are not eligible for ASI funding.
Informational sports student organizations differ from Sports Clubs, as they do not involve physical competition. Informational Sports organizations exist to solely to inform, discuss, and converse on matters related to the sport or activity of choice. For this reason, informational sports clubs are not mandated to require athletic fees.
A registered political student organization promotes political party ideologies and may exist as a community that discusses issues regarding local, state, and/or federal governments. Political student organizations may be nationally affiliated with their respective political party.
A student organization registered under “Service” places special emphasis on stewardship, service learning, and/or active community service. In addition, a service student organization places emphasis on personal growth, leadership, and building lifelong friendships.
A student organization with the purpose of providing a place for members to discuss issues relevant to them, express their interest in a given subject, serve as a support group for students on campus or as representatives of a group off campus, or act toward the advancement of social interests that affect both the University and the community at large. Clubs/organizations in this category include those that are cultural, religious and hobby-related in nature, and those that strive for greater social advocacy.
Intramurals: such as volleyball and basketball, intramurals are for those who may be a little less competitive and just looking for a way to spend a few fun hours each week. Students play against other groups of students on campus.
Recreation Center: Students can also work out at the Rec Center for free – the price of “membership” is included in their fees! The center includes a fitness area, multi-use court, a stretch area and showers with lockers. Also, classes like yoga and boot camp are offered here.
CI Waterfront: Students can sign up to go to the CI harbor and take a four week series of classes to learn how to windsurf, kayak or sail. Once they have completed the class they can use the CI equipment on our open use days for no cost. This is a hidden gem of CI because for some reason students don’t always know about it.
Sports Clubs: As mentioned earlier, they are more competitive and require more of a commitment
Outdoor Adventures: Students can go on hiking, backpacking or camping trips where they are led by trained staff and taught both survival skills and how to be good visitors to our natural environment. Trips to the islands are also offered once a semester
Other Campus Recreation Activities:
CI Boating Center (windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking)
Recreation Center (Health and Wellness classes: Stretch/Relaxation, Zumba, and JAMS- Juicy Athletic Moves)
Outdoor Adventures (camping trips and hiking
A registered sports club that is highly organized and provides instruction and competition at the extramural level is in this classification. Competitive sports clubs are generally characterized by their participation in a league or conference and their affiliation with a regional or national governing body. Competitive sports clubs generally have a coach to assist with instruction and regulation of playing time but coaches do not have administrative responsibility for the club. Also, athletic fees may be required.
Established in 2006, Free admission but limited spots, 26 hour program
University Outreach motivates and informs K-8th grade students, school administrators, parents and community members of post-secondary educational options, and serves to create a college-going culture in Ventura County.
If you’re living in housing, there are multiple ways to get involved, such as being desk assistant, working with the PD Squad, serving as a program assistant, or even becoming a resident assistant (RA).
-Being involved can mean coming to events, too.
-Some events include the monthly block parties, sexual assault awareness week events such as Take Back the Night and the Clothesline Project, the Day of Silence, which honors those who have been discriminated against because of their sexual orientation, and Dolphin Days, a spirit week held during the spring that has many fun events, one of the most popular being Battle of the Majors.
-Spring Gala is a dance hosted by HRE each spring. There are also guest speakers who come to campus throughout the year to present and lecture on various topics.