Importance of Involvement

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1 Student Life & Leadership Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day Importance of Involvement Co-curricular experiences are an integral part of the collegiate experience. These experiences often challenge students to develop new ways of thinking. Students who are engaged in purposeful activities are: Have a higher GPA in their first year Have a higher probability of returning their second year Have a higher participation in culminating experiences (Capstone Projects) Kuh, G., 2008, High-Impact Educational Practices 1

2 Student Life & Leadership CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 2

3 Clubs & Organizations Over 350 Registered Student Organizations Days of the beginning of each semester Events all semester to help students be involved Club Categories Cultural Afro-Ethnic Student Association, Hillel at CSUF, SPICA (South Pacific Islander Cultural Association) Departmental Ceramics Club, Real Estate Association, Entertainment & Tourism Club, Pre-Veterinary Club Fraternities & Sororities Honor Societies Recreational Adventure Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Fullerton Foam Fighting Political/Social Action Queer People of CSUF, Young Americans for Liberty, Harry Potter Alliance Faith Service Autism Speaks U CSUF, Student Veterans Association, Foster Future Special Interest Active Minds, Japanese Anime Club Club Sports Councils/Boards 3

4 FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE 4

5 Pillars Leadership Service/Philanthropy Academics/Scholarship Brotherhood & Sisterhood Governing Councils & Chapters Inter-fraternity Council Alpha Epsilon Pi Delta Chi Phi Kappa Tau Phi Sigma Kappa Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Nu National Pan-Hellenic Council Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho MultiCultural Greek Council Beta Upsilon Delta Chi Sigma Phi Zeta Phi Rho Sigma Delta Alpha Theta Delta Beta Tau Theta Pi Lambda Sigma Gamma Lambda Theta Phi Lambda Theta Alpha Panhellenic Council Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Gamma Phi Beta Delta Zeta Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha 5

6 Eligibility requirements Potential new members must be regularly enrolled in a minimum of 9 units (i.e. no extended education or community college students) at Cal State Fullerton Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 Average Cost New Member Fees $100 - $700 Annual Fees $100 - $1,500 Annual Live In Fees $3,000 $7,000 Fees differ among organizations Fees cover: social activities, operating expenses, insurance, council, and national dues 6

7 Greek events Greek Week Speakers Mixers Step Show Battle of the Greeks CLUB SPORTS 7

8 What is Club Sports? CSUF Club Sport program provides high-quality, structured, competitive, and fun activities that offer participants the opportunity to experience physical, social, and emotional growth in a safe and fun learning healthy environment. Student run organizations who compete on an intercollegiate level throughout the academic year. Current Sports Clubs Archery Baseball Cycling Equestrian Grappling & Jujitsu Ice Hockey Lacrosse M,W Nazara Tennis Roller Hockey Rugby M,W Salsa Soccer M,W Wushu Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball M,W 8

9 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS Volunteer! Connect with community organizations to fulfill academic course service requirements or innate desire to serve others Explore advocacy, civic engagement, and activism while learning about global issues 9

10 On-going Projects Blood Drives Hunger Coalition Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week Project Buddies Project Read Community Connection Students ACT Viva Assisted Living Community Social Justice Summit Opportunity for students to explore global issues within their own community 10

11 STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Student Leadership Institute For over 20 years, the Student Leadership Institute has been helping individuals discover their own leadership styles, enhance their communication and time management skills, and become more effective agents in their community 11

12 of employers look for the ability to work in a team on a candidate s resume. want to see leadership skills. believe leadership development opportunities should be part of every student s educational experiences. of employers believe leadership development should begin by age

13 We look forward to seeing you getting Involved Welcome new Titans 13