Getting involved in student organizations can be one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences you will have whle you are in college. SCSU has student organizations that reflect the diversity of student life on campus. By joining an organization you will have the opportunity to network and socialize with students who have similar interests. Additionally, you will interact with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and even community members depending on what you get involved in.

Bledsoe et al. (1997) found that involvement in extracurricular activities in college had a positive correlation to the completion of a bachelor’s degree and continuing to graduate, professional or doctorial degrees.

Bledsoe, T., Brown, S.R., Goldstein, A.R., Goyen, K.D., Rounds, L.E., Street, J., Winston, R.B., Wisbey, M.E. (1997). Describing the Climate of Student Organizations: The student Organization Environment Scales. Journal of College Student Development, 38, 417-427.

As an SCSU student I will:

 Be globally-aware and support diversity.  

Be self-aware and strive for meaningful relationships.

Be an engaged member of my various communities.

Take full advantage of  opportunities for learning.

Explore leadership.

Live a balanced and purposeful life.

CSOLD also provides the following support and resources for students and student organizations:

Support when starting a new club or organization

Annual registration of student organizations

Leadership exploration opportunities & Leadership skills competencies training

Consultation & resources for event planning, retreats, goal setting, teambuilding, and much more!

Mailboxes for recognized student organizations

Use of supplies (tag board, markers, stapler, tape, etc.)

Approving posters for Atwood and sharing information about posting policies on campus

Co-Curricular Transcripts & transcript advisement

Leadership Library

Promotional Displays

Consultation & assistance forContracting for performers and/or companies

Financial advising/forms for spending funds

Lap top check out

Button Maker

• Event Planning Clearinghouse

If you’re a member of a student organization or club, you’re probably engaging in programming!  Event planning can be a fun and enjoyable experience as long as you’re working with a good timeframe, have resourses and consultation to help you along, and making sure you’re doing everything according to SCSU policies and procedures.  All of the information here is available to you.  For more specific questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact the CSOLD Resource Desk at: 320-308-3004