Division of Student Affairs
March 2013
Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Engagement at Florida State University
Florida State University’s value Artes signifies character through moral excellence and social responsibility. Students develop character largely through the challenges and learning that take place in the classroom and co-curricular experiences afforded them by the University.
Student Organizations Currently, FSU students are able to choose from 608 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) in 16 categories.
Number of RSOs by Category (2012-2013) Academic / Honorary Community Service Departmental Affiliate Graduate Greek Life Health / Wellness Multicultural Performance Political Professional Recreational / Sport Religious / Spiritual SGA Affiliate Social Special Interest Sport Club 0
Photos Above: (Top) FSU Ad Club visits New York City ad agencies; (Bottom) Students at President’s Backyard Barbeque Page 2: (Top to Bottom) AcaBelles performing; First Responders in the Health & Wellness Center; Students celebrate Seminole Sensation Week; Flying High Circus Spring 2012 Home Show
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FSU students are consistently seeking new engagement opportunities. In the last ten years, the number of RSOs has nearly doubled, increasing from 334 to 608.
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Division of Student Affairs
March 2013
Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Civic Engagement
FSU students learn by giving back to the community. In 2012 alone, students completed 273,305.25 hours of community service, mentored children at 12 local schools, and raised $584,023.89 through Dance Marathon. Data indicate that FSU incoming freshmen are, on average, more committed ( p <. 001) to civic engagement than the average public university student in the United States.
Civic Engagement of 2012 Freshmen
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*Source: CIRP Freshmen Survey 2012. Survey completed by 3,311 new students. Civic Engagement construct mean scores are a national benchmark for comparison between institutions.
Impacts of Student Engagement
Students who engage in co-curricular activities draw even greater benefit from their FSU experience. In addition to having a higher grade point average ( p <. 05), students who engage outside the classroom develop real-world skills that serve them well beyond their time on campus.
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*Source: Fall 2012 Graduating Senior Survey. Survey completed by 1,687 graduating seniors. Survey rated FSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to skill development on a 1-7 Likert scale. Engaged students indicated involvement in at least one cocurricular activity. All data points are significant at the p < .05 level.
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