The University of Toledo is looking to hire new students as admission ambassadors. Auditions will be held on August 27th. The position is paid $8 per hour and requires a minimum GPA. UT's interim president will host a tailgate event on August 30th with free food and prizes. Students and staff must purchase parking passes before August 31st or risk being ticketed. A trip to Cedar Point for students is being organized for September 13th. Free pizza will be available to students from August 25th to September 5th as a welcome event.
Angel B. Pérez is the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Pitzer College. He believes that education can provide transformational experiences for students from all backgrounds. As a first-generation college student from a low-income background, Pérez understands the struggles that underrepresented students face. As the Dean of Admissions, Pérez ensures that Pitzer recruits a diverse student body through outreach to schools and organizations serving students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students. Pérez advocates for policies that improve college access and aims to change the system through his leadership role.
This document is a biennial report from the Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement (INPREE) summarizing its activities from 2009 to 2010. It discusses how INPREE was founded to be a resource for nonprofits and help connect university knowledge and expertise to the nonprofit sector. The report outlines INPREE's growth over the past two years, including expanding research, education programs like the Nonprofit Studies minor, and resources provided to nonprofit professionals. It highlights how INPREE's increasing capacity allows it to better serve and support the over 1.4 million nonprofits across the country.
The document discusses the recent student vote to make the mandatory $100 student activity fee voluntary instead of mandatory. The vote passed narrowly in favor of a voluntary fee. However, less than 15% of students voted, calling into question whether it truly represented student opinions. The author argues this shows a lack of student involvement on campus. While some students claim the fees don't benefit them, the author counters that clubs provide valuable professional and social experiences. They suggest students and administrators should work together to address lack of involvement, rather than eliminating the fee, in order to encourage more action and interaction on campus.
A Q&A with CUNY ASAP Alum Dominic Jessup ReidJermaine Taylor
Dominic Jessup Reid graduated from CUNY John Jay College with a degree in Computer Information Systems in Public Administration after participating in CUNY's Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP). ASAP helped Reid transition to college by providing academic and financial support like tutoring, counseling, tuition assistance, textbooks, and Metrocards. This support helped Reid stay on track to earn his associate's degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College and then transfer to complete his bachelor's degree. Reid notes that the New York City public school system does not do enough to promote college to students and prepare them academically. He credits the confidence and readiness gained from ASAP, as well as his motivation to help his family,
Service learning provides students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to help address real community issues. When implemented with quality standards, it has been shown to improve academic achievement, civic engagement, and character development. It benefits students both during and after their school years by developing skills valued by colleges and employers such as collaboration, communication, problem solving, and leadership. Service learning allows all students, regardless of background, to find purpose and make meaningful contributions that boost self-esteem and motivation to learn.
Outsiders looking in or insiders looking outdebbieholley1
This document discusses challenges for educators in negotiating shared learning spaces between outsiders and insiders in education. It notes that students today have different experiences than in the past, with many remaining at home rather than living on campus. It also discusses the role of digital technologies in students' lives and expectations for higher education. While students are highly engaged with technologies socially, their experience of technologies in K-12 is usually limited to content delivery rather than active learning. This can pose challenges as higher education requires more independent learning and online engagement. The document advocates finding ways to motivate and engage students through creative uses of technology that enhance teaching rather than replace it.
This document provides a summary of a presentation given by the Washington Student Achievement Council on November 21, 2013. The Council was created by the state legislature in 2012 to increase educational attainment in Washington and meet goals of having all adults with a high school diploma and 70% with a postsecondary credential by 2023. It outlines the Council's duties, achievements, and challenges around issues of participation, funding, and demographic changes. Upcoming steps include developing a 10-year strategic roadmap and legislative priorities to implement the goals.
Beth Feldkamp dropped out of high school as a teenager but later realized she was a hypocrite for telling her daughters education was important without having earned a degree herself. She enrolled in Washtenaw Community College's GED Plus program where she received support from scholarships through the WCC Foundation. This allowed her to graduate with her GED and later earn bachelor's and master's degrees. Beth now serves as a role model for her daughters, all of whom plan to attend college, showing how education can overcome barriers through perseverance and support from organizations like the WCC Foundation.
Angel B. Pérez is the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Pitzer College. He believes that education can provide transformational experiences for students from all backgrounds. As a first-generation college student from a low-income background, Pérez understands the struggles that underrepresented students face. As the Dean of Admissions, Pérez ensures that Pitzer recruits a diverse student body through outreach to schools and organizations serving students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students. Pérez advocates for policies that improve college access and aims to change the system through his leadership role.
This document is a biennial report from the Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement (INPREE) summarizing its activities from 2009 to 2010. It discusses how INPREE was founded to be a resource for nonprofits and help connect university knowledge and expertise to the nonprofit sector. The report outlines INPREE's growth over the past two years, including expanding research, education programs like the Nonprofit Studies minor, and resources provided to nonprofit professionals. It highlights how INPREE's increasing capacity allows it to better serve and support the over 1.4 million nonprofits across the country.
The document discusses the recent student vote to make the mandatory $100 student activity fee voluntary instead of mandatory. The vote passed narrowly in favor of a voluntary fee. However, less than 15% of students voted, calling into question whether it truly represented student opinions. The author argues this shows a lack of student involvement on campus. While some students claim the fees don't benefit them, the author counters that clubs provide valuable professional and social experiences. They suggest students and administrators should work together to address lack of involvement, rather than eliminating the fee, in order to encourage more action and interaction on campus.
A Q&A with CUNY ASAP Alum Dominic Jessup ReidJermaine Taylor
Dominic Jessup Reid graduated from CUNY John Jay College with a degree in Computer Information Systems in Public Administration after participating in CUNY's Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP). ASAP helped Reid transition to college by providing academic and financial support like tutoring, counseling, tuition assistance, textbooks, and Metrocards. This support helped Reid stay on track to earn his associate's degree from Borough of Manhattan Community College and then transfer to complete his bachelor's degree. Reid notes that the New York City public school system does not do enough to promote college to students and prepare them academically. He credits the confidence and readiness gained from ASAP, as well as his motivation to help his family,
Service learning provides students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to help address real community issues. When implemented with quality standards, it has been shown to improve academic achievement, civic engagement, and character development. It benefits students both during and after their school years by developing skills valued by colleges and employers such as collaboration, communication, problem solving, and leadership. Service learning allows all students, regardless of background, to find purpose and make meaningful contributions that boost self-esteem and motivation to learn.
Outsiders looking in or insiders looking outdebbieholley1
This document discusses challenges for educators in negotiating shared learning spaces between outsiders and insiders in education. It notes that students today have different experiences than in the past, with many remaining at home rather than living on campus. It also discusses the role of digital technologies in students' lives and expectations for higher education. While students are highly engaged with technologies socially, their experience of technologies in K-12 is usually limited to content delivery rather than active learning. This can pose challenges as higher education requires more independent learning and online engagement. The document advocates finding ways to motivate and engage students through creative uses of technology that enhance teaching rather than replace it.
This document provides a summary of a presentation given by the Washington Student Achievement Council on November 21, 2013. The Council was created by the state legislature in 2012 to increase educational attainment in Washington and meet goals of having all adults with a high school diploma and 70% with a postsecondary credential by 2023. It outlines the Council's duties, achievements, and challenges around issues of participation, funding, and demographic changes. Upcoming steps include developing a 10-year strategic roadmap and legislative priorities to implement the goals.
Beth Feldkamp dropped out of high school as a teenager but later realized she was a hypocrite for telling her daughters education was important without having earned a degree herself. She enrolled in Washtenaw Community College's GED Plus program where she received support from scholarships through the WCC Foundation. This allowed her to graduate with her GED and later earn bachelor's and master's degrees. Beth now serves as a role model for her daughters, all of whom plan to attend college, showing how education can overcome barriers through perseverance and support from organizations like the WCC Foundation.
Youth work provides essential skills and education to help young people participate actively in society. However, youth work faces challenges including unprecedented funding cuts, increased demand for expensive services, and difficulties evidencing its impact. While youth work aims to equip young people and improve their life chances, it struggles for recognition amidst these challenges and lack of a clear definition. Current evidence of youth work's impact relies heavily on self-reporting and case studies, which makes comprehensive assessment challenging.
The document discusses the debate around requiring community service for high school graduation. While some school districts have implemented this requirement, it has also created lawsuits from opponents who see it as "mandatory volunteerism." Proponents argue that community service provides learning benefits and can enhance student learning when structured as service learning, where service is integrated into the academic curriculum. The document outlines examples of service projects and examines arguments from both opponents and proponents of required community service or service learning.
Through discovery dialogues and a survey, the committee found that while Montgomery College's faculty, staff, students, and units are already engaged in socially responsible activities and community partnerships, this work is often decentralized and unrecognized. Most community members believe the College should have a social impact beyond the classroom. The report provides recommendations to centralize and assess the College's social impacts and activities to strengthen and expand its social footprint.
The president of Lincoln University, the first historically black university in the US, is asking alumni for support in 10 areas:
1) Serving as goodwill ambassadors for the university
2) Providing information on internship and job opportunities
3) Serving on advisory boards for academic departments
4) Mentoring incoming freshmen students
5) Recruiting students both within and outside of Pennsylvania
6) Reporting on alumni accomplishments
7) Making annual donations to support scholarships
8) Identifying potential donors that the president can approach
9) Starting local alumni chapters
10) Forming alumni clubs organized by academic discipline
The president emphasizes that most ways to help do not require money, and
Generous Bayview teen a role model for United WayPedro Da Cunha
Tonya Boozary, an 18-year-old from Bayview and York Mills, has volunteered extensively over the past three years as a student cabinet member for the United Way. She chairs the United Way's student cabinet and has been involved in fundraising, organizing events, and providing input on youth programs. Boozary is a role model who inspires others with her dedication to helping her community and charitable causes through volunteering.
The document proposes creating a UMUC On-Campus Tip Outlet to help freshmen succeed in their first year of college. The tip outlet would be staffed by upperclassmen and provide advice on topics like where to eat, study, and which professors to take. It cites statistics showing 33% of students drop out and 40% never graduate, demonstrating the need for the outlet. The outlet aims to decrease dropouts and help freshmen navigate their new social and academic environments. It would cost $3,000 and be directed by a senior team and advisor. The document also discusses how the tip outlet aligns with UMUC's mission and social learning theory, and the importance of preserving alumni history and easing
Samantha Rhodes is applying for a scholarship from the UT Professional Staff Association for the 2015-2016 academic year. The letter writer recommends Rhodes, who was an exemplary student in their Visual Communication course in 2013. Rhodes was media agile, tech savvy, and able to integrate concepts with aesthetics in a bold and detailed manner. As a dedicated and creative student, Rhodes' work and interpersonal skills were consistently excellent. The letter writer has also observed Rhodes' strong work ethic and leadership skills in editorial and managerial roles at the Independent Collegian newspaper since 2013. Rhodes has helped the paper through a transition period and inspired other student leaders. The letter writer believes Rhodes will make lasting contributions to communities through her education
This letter recommends Samantha Rhodes for a university journalism scholarship. It describes Rhodes as an extremely busy and accomplished student who manages her time well between her duties as managing editor of the campus newspaper, maintaining a high GPA, volunteering, and being in an honor society. The letter highlights that in her feature writing class, Rhodes impresses with her drive to learn, carefully crafting query letters, and writing skillfully without errors. The professor has mentored Rhodes and is impressed by her energy, enthusiasm, perseverance, and compassion in encouraging other students. Rhodes sets a positive example and is completing a double major in English and communication with the goal of becoming a journalist. The professor strongly recommends Rhodes for the scholarship.
Samantha Rhodes interned at Emerald Coast magazine in the summer of 2014. In a letter of recommendation, the editor describes the most important qualities for success in communications as passion and enthusiasm. She says people like to engage with those who are approachable, likable, and passionate about their work. Success also requires a strong, dedicated team where individuals are accountable. Finally, skill is necessary to get the job done well. The editor says Samantha possesses all of these qualities, describing her as intelligent, reliable, curious, skilled, engaging, and passionate. She would not hesitate to make Samantha a key player on any communications team.
This article profiles Anna Neller, a 27-year-old single mother pursuing her master's degree at the University of Toledo. She overcame significant hardships as a student and parent of twin sons diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism. Despite facing skepticism from doctors and difficulties finding a diagnosis for her sons, she persisted in their care and her education. She aims to help other families facing similar situations through her research in medical sociology and advocacy work. Neller serves as an inspiration for persevering through challenges to achieve her goals of helping others.
This letter provides a strong recommendation for Samantha Rhodes from her advisor at the college newspaper. The advisor describes Samantha as intelligent, cheerful, and helpful to others. Within her first few semesters, she was promoted from staff writer to News Editor due to her skills. She was then promoted to Features Editor, a position created for her talents. As Managing Editor, she performed excellently and was asked to create editor training materials. The advisor highly recommends Samantha and says any team would be lucky to have her talents.
The document discusses several ongoing facility repairs and changes to the honors college at the University of Toledo. Repairs are continuing on the East and West parking ramps after emergency issues were discovered in September. Several university buildings also suffered water damage in January when pipes burst, with repairs expected to be completed by the end of March. The honors college is working to increase student recruitment and awareness of alternative options to the traditional thesis, such as research projects related to students' fields of study. Only 40% of students who start in the honors college currently graduate with honors.
Permanent residents near the University of Toledo campus voiced complaints about student renters at a housing forum. Issues included too many people living in homes, parking problems, noise, litter, and parties. Neighborhoods affected included Bancroft Hills, Indian Hills, and others. Residents said these problems are occurring more often. It is illegal for more than three unrelated people to live together in a one-dwelling rental unit. University representatives were at the forum to address the residents' concerns.
This document summarizes the annual crime report from the University of Toledo Police Department. It provides crime statistics for the UT main campus from 2010 to 2012, including numbers of murders, sex offenses, robberies, burglaries, drug and alcohol violations, and other crimes. It also describes a lawsuit filed by the former executive director of the UT faculty union against the union, alleging sexual harassment, hacking, and wrongful termination. Additionally, it announces the appointment of David Morlock as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration at UT.
The document summarizes advice from UT professors on how to manage stress and prepare for finals week. It recommends prioritizing time, communicating with professors, and avoiding plagiarism. It also discusses extended library hours to provide 24-hour access during finals to help students study. Finally, it reports on a campus fight between two female students that led to assault charges and a theft reported at the recreation center.
This document provides tips for making holiday travel as smooth as possible. It discusses the importance of packing efficiently by making lists, rolling clothes to save space, bringing your own snacks and drinks, having audio entertainment options, and doing research before the trip. The University of Toledo is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with several related events throughout November, including a soup sampling highlighting three sisters agriculture, a cultural presentation on dance and customs by the Black Swamp Intertribal Foundation, and a poetry reading.
The document summarizes several stories from the University of Toledo's student newspaper. It discusses a candlelight vigil being held for domestic violence survivors, an event called Cardboard City that Habitat for Humanity is hosting to raise awareness about homelessness, and a Student Government meeting's resolution to remove students from sexual assault grievance hearings.
The document summarizes enrollment trends at the University of Toledo from fall 2013 to fall 2014. While overall enrollment dropped slightly by 103 students, some key metrics increased, including direct-from-high-school students (up 47) and students in the Jesup Scott Honors College (up 342). The interim provost also discussed plans to focus on improving current programs, making the administration more transparent, and investing in modernizing the campus library.
Youth work provides essential skills and education to help young people participate actively in society. However, youth work faces challenges including unprecedented funding cuts, increased demand for expensive services, and difficulties evidencing its impact. While youth work aims to equip young people and improve their life chances, it struggles for recognition amidst these challenges and lack of a clear definition. Current evidence of youth work's impact relies heavily on self-reporting and case studies, which makes comprehensive assessment challenging.
The document discusses the debate around requiring community service for high school graduation. While some school districts have implemented this requirement, it has also created lawsuits from opponents who see it as "mandatory volunteerism." Proponents argue that community service provides learning benefits and can enhance student learning when structured as service learning, where service is integrated into the academic curriculum. The document outlines examples of service projects and examines arguments from both opponents and proponents of required community service or service learning.
Through discovery dialogues and a survey, the committee found that while Montgomery College's faculty, staff, students, and units are already engaged in socially responsible activities and community partnerships, this work is often decentralized and unrecognized. Most community members believe the College should have a social impact beyond the classroom. The report provides recommendations to centralize and assess the College's social impacts and activities to strengthen and expand its social footprint.
The president of Lincoln University, the first historically black university in the US, is asking alumni for support in 10 areas:
1) Serving as goodwill ambassadors for the university
2) Providing information on internship and job opportunities
3) Serving on advisory boards for academic departments
4) Mentoring incoming freshmen students
5) Recruiting students both within and outside of Pennsylvania
6) Reporting on alumni accomplishments
7) Making annual donations to support scholarships
8) Identifying potential donors that the president can approach
9) Starting local alumni chapters
10) Forming alumni clubs organized by academic discipline
The president emphasizes that most ways to help do not require money, and
Generous Bayview teen a role model for United WayPedro Da Cunha
Tonya Boozary, an 18-year-old from Bayview and York Mills, has volunteered extensively over the past three years as a student cabinet member for the United Way. She chairs the United Way's student cabinet and has been involved in fundraising, organizing events, and providing input on youth programs. Boozary is a role model who inspires others with her dedication to helping her community and charitable causes through volunteering.
The document proposes creating a UMUC On-Campus Tip Outlet to help freshmen succeed in their first year of college. The tip outlet would be staffed by upperclassmen and provide advice on topics like where to eat, study, and which professors to take. It cites statistics showing 33% of students drop out and 40% never graduate, demonstrating the need for the outlet. The outlet aims to decrease dropouts and help freshmen navigate their new social and academic environments. It would cost $3,000 and be directed by a senior team and advisor. The document also discusses how the tip outlet aligns with UMUC's mission and social learning theory, and the importance of preserving alumni history and easing
Samantha Rhodes is applying for a scholarship from the UT Professional Staff Association for the 2015-2016 academic year. The letter writer recommends Rhodes, who was an exemplary student in their Visual Communication course in 2013. Rhodes was media agile, tech savvy, and able to integrate concepts with aesthetics in a bold and detailed manner. As a dedicated and creative student, Rhodes' work and interpersonal skills were consistently excellent. The letter writer has also observed Rhodes' strong work ethic and leadership skills in editorial and managerial roles at the Independent Collegian newspaper since 2013. Rhodes has helped the paper through a transition period and inspired other student leaders. The letter writer believes Rhodes will make lasting contributions to communities through her education
This letter recommends Samantha Rhodes for a university journalism scholarship. It describes Rhodes as an extremely busy and accomplished student who manages her time well between her duties as managing editor of the campus newspaper, maintaining a high GPA, volunteering, and being in an honor society. The letter highlights that in her feature writing class, Rhodes impresses with her drive to learn, carefully crafting query letters, and writing skillfully without errors. The professor has mentored Rhodes and is impressed by her energy, enthusiasm, perseverance, and compassion in encouraging other students. Rhodes sets a positive example and is completing a double major in English and communication with the goal of becoming a journalist. The professor strongly recommends Rhodes for the scholarship.
Samantha Rhodes interned at Emerald Coast magazine in the summer of 2014. In a letter of recommendation, the editor describes the most important qualities for success in communications as passion and enthusiasm. She says people like to engage with those who are approachable, likable, and passionate about their work. Success also requires a strong, dedicated team where individuals are accountable. Finally, skill is necessary to get the job done well. The editor says Samantha possesses all of these qualities, describing her as intelligent, reliable, curious, skilled, engaging, and passionate. She would not hesitate to make Samantha a key player on any communications team.
This article profiles Anna Neller, a 27-year-old single mother pursuing her master's degree at the University of Toledo. She overcame significant hardships as a student and parent of twin sons diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism. Despite facing skepticism from doctors and difficulties finding a diagnosis for her sons, she persisted in their care and her education. She aims to help other families facing similar situations through her research in medical sociology and advocacy work. Neller serves as an inspiration for persevering through challenges to achieve her goals of helping others.
This letter provides a strong recommendation for Samantha Rhodes from her advisor at the college newspaper. The advisor describes Samantha as intelligent, cheerful, and helpful to others. Within her first few semesters, she was promoted from staff writer to News Editor due to her skills. She was then promoted to Features Editor, a position created for her talents. As Managing Editor, she performed excellently and was asked to create editor training materials. The advisor highly recommends Samantha and says any team would be lucky to have her talents.
The document discusses several ongoing facility repairs and changes to the honors college at the University of Toledo. Repairs are continuing on the East and West parking ramps after emergency issues were discovered in September. Several university buildings also suffered water damage in January when pipes burst, with repairs expected to be completed by the end of March. The honors college is working to increase student recruitment and awareness of alternative options to the traditional thesis, such as research projects related to students' fields of study. Only 40% of students who start in the honors college currently graduate with honors.
Permanent residents near the University of Toledo campus voiced complaints about student renters at a housing forum. Issues included too many people living in homes, parking problems, noise, litter, and parties. Neighborhoods affected included Bancroft Hills, Indian Hills, and others. Residents said these problems are occurring more often. It is illegal for more than three unrelated people to live together in a one-dwelling rental unit. University representatives were at the forum to address the residents' concerns.
This document summarizes the annual crime report from the University of Toledo Police Department. It provides crime statistics for the UT main campus from 2010 to 2012, including numbers of murders, sex offenses, robberies, burglaries, drug and alcohol violations, and other crimes. It also describes a lawsuit filed by the former executive director of the UT faculty union against the union, alleging sexual harassment, hacking, and wrongful termination. Additionally, it announces the appointment of David Morlock as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration at UT.
The document summarizes advice from UT professors on how to manage stress and prepare for finals week. It recommends prioritizing time, communicating with professors, and avoiding plagiarism. It also discusses extended library hours to provide 24-hour access during finals to help students study. Finally, it reports on a campus fight between two female students that led to assault charges and a theft reported at the recreation center.
This document provides tips for making holiday travel as smooth as possible. It discusses the importance of packing efficiently by making lists, rolling clothes to save space, bringing your own snacks and drinks, having audio entertainment options, and doing research before the trip. The University of Toledo is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with several related events throughout November, including a soup sampling highlighting three sisters agriculture, a cultural presentation on dance and customs by the Black Swamp Intertribal Foundation, and a poetry reading.
The document summarizes several stories from the University of Toledo's student newspaper. It discusses a candlelight vigil being held for domestic violence survivors, an event called Cardboard City that Habitat for Humanity is hosting to raise awareness about homelessness, and a Student Government meeting's resolution to remove students from sexual assault grievance hearings.
The document summarizes enrollment trends at the University of Toledo from fall 2013 to fall 2014. While overall enrollment dropped slightly by 103 students, some key metrics increased, including direct-from-high-school students (up 47) and students in the Jesup Scott Honors College (up 342). The interim provost also discussed plans to focus on improving current programs, making the administration more transparent, and investing in modernizing the campus library.
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IN BRIEF
UT to hire
admission
ambassadors
The University of
Toledo is looking to hire
new students this fall.
UT’s Office of Un-
dergraduate Admission
is holding auditions for
students interested in
becoming admission am-
bassadors, students who
welcome potential stu-
dents and their families,
give campus tours, help
with recruitment events
and aid the office with
any necessary tasks.
Auditions will take
place Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.
in the Libbey Hall Dining
Room on the second
floor. Applications are
available at the front
desk on the same floor.
The position is paid
$8 per hour. Current
students are required to
have a 2.5 grade point
average, and incoming
freshmen must have a
high school cumulative
GPA of 3.0.
For more information,
contact Andrea Bishop
via email at andrea.
bishop2@utoledo.edu.
President’s
tailgate tent to
be held before
UT football
game Aug. 30
UT Interim President
Nagi Naganathan will be
available to interact with
students before the UT-
New Hampshire football
game Saturday, Aug. 30.
The event, organized
by the Office of Special
Events, will take place
outside Rocket Hall from
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Students
can also enjoy free food
and play games for a
chance to win prizes.
For more information,
contact Deb Driscoll at
Debra.Driscoll@utoledo.
edu or call 419-530-
5317.
Parking
passes to be
purchased
before Aug. 31
Students, faculty and
staff who want parking
passes need to purchase
them prior to Aug. 31, as
the UT Parking Enforce-
ment will begin ticketing
that day.
The UT Parking
Enforcement will use
license plate recogni-
tion technology, which
scans license plates and
compares numbers with
a database of registered
permits, to ticket vehicle
violations via email to
UT email accounts. If the
vehicle has never been
registered, a notice will
be sent to the mailing
address of the registered
owner.
Student passes are
$125 per semester while
employee and affiliate
permit prices vary de-
pending on eligibility.
Guest passes also are
available on a daily basis
for $3 per day. These
can be secured by visit-
ing guestparking.utoledo.
edu.
For more information,
visit utoledo.edu/parking-
services or utoledo.edu/
parking/parkingenforce-
ment.
Students to go
to Cedar Point
Sept. 13
The Office of Student
Involvement is sponsor-
ing a trip to Cedar Point
for interested students
on Saturday, Sept. 13.
The cost is $20 and
includes bus transpor-
tation to and from the
park, an entrance ticket
and bottomless soda.
The bus will leave at
8:30 a.m.
Tickets are available
for purchase at the
Ask Rocky desk in the
Student Union Room
2525.
For more information,
contact OSI at
419-530-4944.
Free pizza available to students
Students looking for lunch can stop by University Hall Room 3630 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
for a hot slice of pizza Aug. 25- Sept. 5. This opportunity is provided by the University of Toledo
as one of the ‘First Weeks’ activities to welcome students for the new semester.
Students
Speak
Q: Why join a student organization?
“If there is an organization you are
passionate about, you will make time for
it. There are always going to be school
assignments that need to be done, so it
is important to remember that. But, in
the long run, you are going to remember
all the experiences you had with your
student orgs.”
MARISA TOMEI
Catholic Student Association President
“Joining the UT Bowling Club has given
me some of my greatest friendships that
I will carry on throughout my bowling
career. It has greatly improved my bowling
game as well as given me the resources to
further develop my skill beyond my college
career. I have had the opportunity to travel
the nation and bowl with some of the
greatest athletes in the world.”
CORY ZALESAK
UT Bowling Club Treasurer
“Being involved in a student
organization is a great way to make
friends with similar interests. In
addition, it is a nice break from the rigor
of classes. More than just being involved
on campus, I recommend that students
take the time to become a part of the
Toledo community by giving back.”
RACHEL BEESON
Adopt-A-Grandparent President
“Student organizations do help with
networking and making valuable
contacts in a few different ways. They
get you comfortable with your peers and
upperclassmen. Student organizations
also host or are invited to events with
professionals with similar passions. On
an individual basis, this networking
teaches you strong communication
skills along with confidence and how to
be professional.”
BRIAN WELLMAN
American Society of Civil Engineers President
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Want to get
involved?
By Samantha Rhodes
Managing Editor
What is so important to the
University of Toledo that it is
given up to $500,000 of the
annual budget?
That’s right: student organi-
zations.
According to Rudy Taylor,
the office of student involve-
ment program manager, “the
university as a whole would
probably implode” without its
student organizations.
“We are so dependent upon
our student organizations –
they are really the backbone
of our social structure here
on campus,” Taylor said. “We
do some things as a depart-
ment or division to build
up that student life, but the
student organizations really
are the core of all of it.”
With around 300 cur-
rent student organizations,
it seems UT has one for just
about everything. But Taylor,
who is involved with assisting
and coordinating all student
groups, said new organiza-
tions are added “all the time.”
During the academic year,
student groups are added
nearly every two weeks and
Taylor said since the year has
started, three or four organi-
zations have already applied.
“It just depends on the ebb
and flow of the applications,”
Taylor said. “It’s a constant
process. We’re always fluctu-
ating.”
The Office of Student
Involvement uses nine cat-
egories to organize student
organizations: academic, spe-
cial interest, Greek, honorary,
political, religious, service,
sport club and cultural/social
organizations.
UT does not create or plan
any student orgs by itself:
Taylor said these groups are
“completely student driven.”
Have an idea for a student
org? Taylor urges students
to come forward with their
ideas and try to form a group.
“Students come up with
ideas and they come in
with a request to start their
organization,” Taylor said.
“We ask for 10 members, a
constitution, an advisor and
a statement of finances, like
how they’re going to run
their finances.”
Taylor said that because of
the number of student org
applications, there is even
a graduate student who is
consistently reviewing con-
stitutions and talking back
and forth with organizations
about what they need to do
to get their organization ap-
proved and finalized.
What do all these ap-
plications say about the UT
student body? Taylor is con-
vinced it proves UT students
are go-getters with ambition.
“If they can’t find what
they want, they’re willing to
put the work in to make it,”
Taylor said. “They’re passion-
ate — our students are a very
passionate group of people.
You see it because they really
do take to what they’re doing
very, very strongly.”
According to Taylor, the
reasons why student orgs are
founded vary, but he said
many groups simply “wanted
to help out.”
One example Taylor
mentioned was a new group
created last year called,
Adopt-A-Grandparent, which
aims to “build that long-term
relationship with someone
who may or may not have
someone visiting them fre-
quently.”
Rachel Beeson, a fourth-
year bioengineering major
who is also the president
and co-founder of Adopt-
A-Grandparent, said the org
“seeks to serve Toledo area
senior citizens by visiting
local skilled nursing facilities
in both group and individual
settings.”
“Our goal is to bridge the
gap between generations
and combat elder loneliness
by building relationships,”
Beeson said. “We sponsor
monthly group events and
also pair students with an
adopted ‘grandparent.’”
Beeson said that one com-
mon excuse students have
when deciding not to join an
org is that they feel they may
not have enough time or they
are too busy.
However, most groups, like
Adopt-A-Grandparent, are
understanding and don’t ask
for more than a few hours per
week.
“Although we require
members to visit their
resident twice each month,
Adopt-a-Grandparent is an
extremely flexible organiza-
tion,” Beeson said. “Each
member decides when to visit
their resident, which makes it
possible for even the busiest
students to join.”
Acts of kindness set aside,
Taylor believes that joining a
student org is not only ben-
eficial for a student’s college
experience — it’s essential.
“Student orgs round out
the college experience in a
real-life kind of way,” Taylor
said. “You could be an amaz-
ing student who goes to class
everyday and takes your
exams and has a 4.0, but if
you can’t take that knowledge
and apply it to working with
others and real world situa-
tions, you aren’t as ready for
the real world as you need
to be.”
In fact, some student trea-
surers for student groups ac-
count for large budgets, a few
almost reaching the $100,000
mark, according to Taylor.
“That’s an experience that’s
invaluable when it comes
time to find your job,” Taylor
said.
Networking, resume
building, fundraising and
coordinating community
outreach events all are skills
Taylor said student organiza-
tions will provide to their
involved members. Plus, he
said students involved in
extra-curricular activities are
usually more productive and
efficient than those who have
more downtime.
“There’s a reason why people
who are busier do better with
a lot of their organization,”
Taylor said. “The more things
you have on your plate —
Everything you need to
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COURTESY OF RACHEL BEESON
Katina St. Pierre and Angelica Ray, both fifth-year bioengineering majors and
members of Adopt-A-Grandparent, pose with Minnie Chaney, a 100-year-old resident
at The Laurels of Toledo. The women are all taking part in a casino-themed prom
at The Laurels, which was sponsored by Adopt-A-Grandparent last April. Adopt-A-
Grandparent, a student organization, is one of nearly 300 student groups at UT.
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“It is easy to get
caught up in
trying to save the
world and forget
that change
starts in our
own backyards.
This experience
has made me
appreciate my
youth and all of
the things I take
for granted like
the ability to
walk, talk and
even remember.”
RACHEL BEESON
Adopt-A-Grandparent
President
“They should
be able to find
something,”
Taylor said. “If
they can’t, well…
let’s get some
people together
and create an
organization.”
RUDY TAYLOR
OSI Program Manager