GETTING INVOLVED AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY Presented By: Student Activities and Student Center Operations 732-571-3586 activities@monmouth.edu Intramurals and Recreation 732-263-5187
WHAT CAN MY STUDENT BECOME INVOLVED IN? Clubs and Organizations Academic/Major Based Special Interest Cultural/Multicultural Governing Religious and Faith Based Programming/Event Planning Club Sports Publications and Media Honor Societies Campus Events Sporting Events NCAA Div. I (Football FCS) Campus Programming Comedians, Films, Plays, Trips, Concerts, Service Projects, Diversity Programs, Intramurals Off Campus Trips Conferences, Sports Games, Camping, Broadway Shows 2018 Involvement Fair: Fri. September 14 th
WHAT CAN MY STUDENT BECOME INVOLVED IN? Fraternities and Sororities 17 National Organizations 7 Fraternities 9 Sororities *5 Are Culturally Based Organizations (2 fraternities and 3 sororities), 1 Co-ed Professional Organization Programming Focused on four core values Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship Interested students must: Have completed 12 college credit hours Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA Recreation and Intramurals Open Gym Time Intramural Sports Compete against other students, faculty, and staff on Monmouth s Campus First-Year, Men s, Women s, Co-Ed Leagues Competitive and Recreational Extramural Sports Club Sports Compete against teams from other institutions around the region
WHAT CAN MY STUDENT BECOME INVOLVED IN? Music and Theatre College Choir Chamber Orchestra Pep Band Several other Student Organizations Theatre Productions Fall and Spring Contact the Music and Theatre Department for more info Performing Arts Series 1 free ticket with student ID (2 per year) Additional personal tickets and/or one guest for only $5 Service Initiatives Student Clubs Committed to Service Circle K College s Against Cancer Food Recovery Network Community Service Club Campus Wide Programs The Big Event Relay for Life
WHY SHOULD YOUR STUDENT GET INVOLVED? Meet New People and Make Lasting Friendships Being involved in clubs and organizations can introduce you to individuals who share common: Interests Pep Band, Ice Hockey Club, Mens or Womens Soccer Clubs Majors Economics and Finance Club, Social Work Society, Political Science Club Values Fraternities and Sororities, Religious Based Organizations, LASO, Service Clubs Develop Pride for Monmouth Being involved provides opportunities to engage in: Your campus and local communities Monmouth Mob, Residence Hall Association and Hall Councils, Student Government Association Campus events and Monmouth traditions MonmouthPalooza, Fall Fest, Homecoming, Springfest, Greek Week
WHY SHOULD YOUR STUDENT GET INVOLVED? Highlight Leadership for Future Employers Build your resume with valuable skills: Time Management Working in Groups Communication Skills Budget Management Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Personal Organizational Style Try Something New Opportunities offered by clubs and organizations Governance SGA, Greek Senate Event Planning SAB, RHA Community Service Community Service Club Colleges Against Cancer Outdoor Recreation Outdoors Club, Snowriders
WHY SHOULD YOUR STUDENT GET INVOLVED? Develop Relationships and Establish Mentors All student clubs and organizations have faculty/staff advisors who: Want to aid in their success at Monmouth Share a common interest and passion for an organization Can lead to future recommendations for internships, jobs, etc. Look out for great events including: Concerts Comedians Athletics Lectures Cultural Events Dances Have Fun!!!
THE SHADOW PROGRAM Programs programs are designed to introduce students to six specific areas of the Monmouth experience to assist first year students in their transition. Programs that fall under the Program will occur within the first two months of the semester. Events will fall under the following categories: Service and Leadership Hawk Pride Academic Resources Diversity Organizations and Involvement Wellness Students who attend at least one program in each category will receive a hoodie and will be invited to enter to win more prizes such as concert tickets, $500 Bookstore Gift Card, an Apple Watch, and more.
FIRST YEAR SERVICE PROJECT: HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS Year long initiative for the First Year class to be engaged in a project to better their surrounding communities and Monmouth County Being involved with the year round projects will make a positive impact on the over 3 million people that experience homelessness. Different engagement opportunities include weekly meetings, monthly social events, a fall semester kickoff event, trunk or treat, Thanksgiving food and fundraiser, and more!
THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR FIRST YEAR TRANSFORMATION (LIFT) Freshman Leadership Academy 5 week workshop series focusing on development topics (Fall). All activity and discussion based. Registration 1 st day of classes Ex. Make your mark on Monmouth, values based leadership, what is leadership. The Student Leadership Challenge 1, Half Day Workshop. Discover leadership style Activities to apply leadership skills. 7 C s of Service Based Leadership 5 Week Workshop Series focusing on Leadership Development through service (Spring). Partner with a local non-profit. Spring 2018 students planned & executed a college visit for middle & high school students.
HOW DO THEY FIND OUT WHAT S HAPPENING? Involvement Fair Friday, September 14 th 5:00-7:00pm Shadow Lawn Activities Calendar Monthly issues will be available for each resident s room, and in the Student Center for any commuter students Available online Weekly E-mails The Outlook Electronic Sign Boards Posters, Fliers, Social Media RSSC Chalk Board Calendar Student Activities and Student Center Operations (2 nd Floor, Student Center) Student Activities and Organizations Fraternity and Sorority Life Leadership Programs Multicultural and Diversity Initiatives Student Center Management Intramurals and Recreation (Boylan Gym) Intramurals Recreation Activities Fitness Classes Club Sports Check em Out Come Visit Us!!! If your student has an interest and they are not quite sure how to pursue it, they should come to the Office of Student Activities; chances are they are not the only student with that same interest. We will work with them to see how they can make it a reality.