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This document provides information about getting involved in campus activities and clubs. It discusses the variety of clubs available in areas like academics, honors societies, recreation, culture and more. Typical clubs on a campus number around 143. The document encourages students to attend activity fairs, use social media, and partner with others to explore options. It notes that some clubs require more of a time commitment than others. Overall, the key message is that getting involved can enhance the college experience and resume, while allowing students to have fun and find communities of interest.
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- 1. Exploring Campus Activities Getting involved on campus is easier than you think…
- 2. Who Are We? Meghan Dalesandro Victoria Scibilia Vice President, Publishing Assistant Editor
- 3. What is this all about? • Campus organizations and activities – What they are and how to get involved • Types of clubs – Trust us, there’s something for you! • How to get involved and make it matter • Planning!
- 4. Average number of registered organizations on college campuses: 143 500 450 400 350 300 Private 250 Public 200 150 100 50 0 <500 500-1000 1000-2500 2500-5000 5000-10000 10000-20000 >20000
- 5. Getting Started • Be open to new ideas! – Never thought you’d join a club, don’t count it out too soon. • Activities fair – Don’t be intimidated – Learn specific details before signing up – Branch out – Not committed right away • Partner up! – Bring along your roommates, friends, or classmates and get them involved too.
- 6. Social Media • Stay connected • Current updates • Join the conversation • #GetInvolved, Like It, +1 it!
- 7. Commitment • Some clubs require more time and responsibility than others – Club sports vs. university athletics – Academic clubs • Start off with a few activities and join more if you find you have extra time • Fees! – You’re likely already paying an activities fee with your tuition, so use it! – Some clubs have annual dues…be sure to ask!
- 8. Types of Clubs • Multicultural • Academic • Honor Societies • Greek life • International • Intramurals • Religious affiliation • Special-interest
- 10. Going Greek The oldest active American college fraternity is Chi Phi, founded at Princeton University in December of 1824 • Club-like organizations that focus on brotherhood (or sisterhood) • Social, academic, and special-interest • Philanthropy, service, and dedication • National affiliation • Rushing, bids, pledging, and initiation • Tradition
- 11. Baker University: 27% (Baldwin City, KS) Birmingham-Southern College: 51% (Birmingham, AL) Bucknell University: 39% (Lewisburg, PA) Case Western Reserve University: 29% (Cleveland, OH) Centre College: 34% (Danville, KY) Illinois Wesleyan University: 33% (Bloomington, IL) Union College: 26% (Schenectady, NY) Chapman University: 26% (Orange, CA) Kenyon College: 27% (Gambier, OH) University of Pennsylvania: 30% (Philadelphia, PA) Colgate University: 29% (Hamilton, NY) Lafayette College: 26% (Easton, PA) University of Richmond: 31% (University of Richmond, VA) Cornell University: 32% (Ithaca, NY) Lehigh University: 35% (Bethlehem, PA) University of Virginia: 30% (Charlottesville, VA) Dartmouth College: 38% (Hanover, NH) Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 55% Vanderbilt University: 34% (Nashville, TN) Davidson College: 40% (Davidson, NC) (Cambridge, MA) Wabash College: 54% (Crawfordsville, IN) DePauw University: 75% (Greencastle, IN) Morehead State University: 48% (Morehead, KY) Wake Forest University: 34% (Winston Salem, NC) Duke University: 27% (Durham, NC) Northwestern University: 32% (Evanston, IL) Washington & Jefferson College: 32% (Washington, PA) Emory University: 27% (Atlanta, GA) Ohio Valley University: 75% (Vienna, WV) Washington and Lee University: 83% (Lexington, VA) Faulkner University: 50% (Montgomery, AL) Ohio Wesleyan University: 36% (Delaware, OH) Whitman College: 34% (Walla Walla, WA) Franklin and Marshall College: 30% (Lancaster, PA) Randolph-Macon College: 35% (Ashland, VA) William Jewell College: 29% (Liberty, MO) Furman University: 43% (Greenville, SC) Rhodes College: 48% (Memphis, TN) Winston-Salem State University: 30% (Winston-Salem, Gettysburg College: 40% (Gettysburg, PA) Southwestern University: 28% (Georgetown, TX) NC) Hamilton College: 29% (Clinton, NY) Stevens Institute of Technology: 29% (Hoboken, NJ) Wofford College: 50% (Spartanburg, SC) Hanover College: 38% (Hanover, IN) Texas Christian University: 37% (Fort Worth, TX) Worcester Polytechnic Institute: 29% (Worcester, MA) Harding University: 42% (Searcy, AR) Tulane University: 26% (New Orleans, LA)
- 12. Famous Greeks
- 13. Non-registered Organizations • Residence hall activities • General campus activities – BINGO, movie nights, ice-cream socials, BBQ’s, game nights, concerts • College/major events – Accounting major pizza party!
- 14. Still Can’t Find the Club You’re Looking For? • Start your own club! – It’s easy: find a few students with the same interests and address the activities council – Typical requirements: • Unique concept, don’t copy what’s already there • General constitution or rules of the group • A starting roster of members (usually with academic minimums) or a signed petition to start club • Plans, budgets, and description on how it will better the school overall
- 16. I’m a member, now what? • Chair a committee, run for an office, be a leader! • Enhance your résumé • Recruit others • Be passionate • Stay committed
- 17. Pre-college Resources • Talk to counselors, family, friends about their experiences. • Check out college search websites like CollegeXpress • Use social media to see the current campus activities buzz • Ask during campus visits (and during this online fair) • Don’t let it overwhelm you!
- 19. Colleges for the Student Who Wants a Social/Academic Balance College for the Most Fun-Loving Colleges for the Neo-Deadhead The 10 Best Colleges with an Environmental Focus Colleges Where Geek is Chic
- 20. Summary • Research and investigate: start early! • Plan your commitment • Think outside the box • Get involved and become a leader • Most important: HAVE FUN!!
- 21. Thank You! @CollegeXpress www.CollegeXpress.com mjd@alloyeducation.com vscibilia@alloyeducation.com
Editor's Notes
- OK, first step: get started. Even if you’re not involved in HS activities, don’t assume you won’t be in college. Prom committee and chess club weren’t your thing, understood. But in college you’re surrounded with students that have similar interests and majors—they chose the college you chose—you must have something in common with some of them. Be open to joining clubs and finding those relationships.One of the best ways to find out what the school has to offer and more about the groups is by attending the activities fair. This is a very common event that happens early each year (if not each semester) where the clubs will set up tables in a college fair type fashion. Reps from each of the clubs will be there to answer questions, recruit new members, and give info on how to join. Don’t be This is a must attend event (plus, most groups have giveaways—a free pen or candy is like gold freshman year!). Ask your roommate or dorm friends to join you. Going in a pack can ease the nerves—but don’t always follow each other’s lead. Just because she wants to spend her Thursdays at a subtitle movie fanatics marathon, doesn’t mean you should. Join the clubs you are the most interested in, even if your new best friend doesn’t want to. Don’t worry, you are bound to make friends in whatever club you choose!Visit as many tables as you can. No reason not to approach something that you might only be slightly interested in…maybe your preconceived notion is wrong and this is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Think outside the box and don’t just go to the tables that seem familiar and safe just because you were a member in HS. Don’t be intimidated in approaching the reps…they were in your shoes not too long ago and are excited about finding new members—they want to talk to you. Don’t feel pressured to sign on the dotted line that day. If anything, you will get a few emails about info meetings and try out dates. If you do find something you know you want to participate in, showing your passion is fine too. Do what makes you feel comfortable. Don’t overextend.
- OK, now that we’ve decided it makes sense to do something…what are you going to do? What are the options. There are a lot.Examples of each real quick:Multicultural- Black Student Leaders, Hispanic Awareness Association Honor Society- mostly all majors by invitation onlyInternational- International Student Cultural Organization, Indian Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholar AssociationReligious Affiliation- Campus MinistryAcademic- math club, science club, psychology clubIntramural- soccer club, hockey club, volleyball clubSpecial-interest- Ballroom dancing club, Model UN, pre-med clubOrganizations can be a great way to get experience in multiple academic areas! For example, if you love theater but are not majoring in it, consider joining a theater club instead. And were weren’t kidding about how wide spanning options are…check this out:
- Here is an example of rules and procedures a college may use when creating a new club on campus.
- Studies show students who are involved in at least one campus organization will show greater college satisfaction and are more likely to graduate. Being involved on campus will definitely help you in the long run, especially if you held some type of leadership role. Believe it or not, potential employers may see you as a better fit for a position over the guy that never left his dorm room. Remember that depth of involvement is what matters. How will the organization be better because you were a member? How will you be a significant part of the group? Give your time and talents to only a select number of groups. Being a group president or chair person is something worth noting on a post-grad resume for a job or grad school application. It shows initiative and drive, qualities that any employer wants to see. Don’t flake out, if you sign up, stay committed. If you’re unable to, make sure you work with the club to formally resign and follow the clubs rules.