Student Involvement

30 Student Activities 32 Bearkat Camp 33 Dean of Students’ Office 34 Greek Life & Student Organizations 35 Leadership Initiatives 36 Veterans Resource Center 38 TRiO 39 SH Elite & Evolve

Student Activities is committed to developing students outside of the

classroom. We are here to create and implement positive programs and events that will allow you to enjoy the full collegiate experience. Our programs include:

■ Program Council ■ Center for Diversity & Intercultural Affairs ■ Spirit Programs

TRADITIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS

Student Activities provides a wide range of special events designed to give you the opportunity to meet like-minded students and enjoy campus life as a whole.

WELCOME WEEK

Welcome Week occurs during the first weeks of the fall semester and serves to welcome new students to campus and returning students back to campus. Various events sponsored by Student Activities and other departments on campus compromise this grand welcoming. Welcome Week is traditionally kicked off by New Student Move-In and continues with other exciting events like the Kat Comedy Showcase, Feast with the Raven, and Bearkat Picnic.

TRADITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome Week

Welcome Week Leaders

Homecoming Firefest

Tree of Light March to the Grave

The Sammys SammyPalooza

Bearkat Alley

CONNECT

Student Activities wants to get you connected! Making connections with your fellow peers, professors, university staff and community is important to your development as a productive citizen and a life-long learner.

INVOLVE

Student Activities encourages you to get involved! Statistics confirm that students who are involved on their campus are more likely to graduate and enjoy their collegiate experience.

ENGAGE

Student Activities strives to enhance your intellectual, ethical, and social development by engaging you in the university community.

SHSUstuact @SHSUStuAct @shsustuact SHSUstuact

STUDENT LIFE BEARKAT CAMP

Bearkat Camp is a three day, two night experience for incoming SHSU Freshmen. This is the place to get answers about what life at Sam Houston might be like. Experience the spirit, pride and tradition that have been part of Sam Houston students since 1879. Incoming freshmen will be engaged in learning activities that are interactive and student led.

Camp will keep you moving with a variety of group activities like tribal competitions, pride groups, socials and optional activities like sand volleyball, ropes course, and waterfront activities. The facility features air-conditioned cabins with modern conveniences, great food, and opportunities to beat the Texas heat at the pool.

2021 DATES

Session 1 | July 25 - 27 Session 2 | July 29 - 31 Session 3 | August 2 -4 Session 4 | August 6 - 8 Session 5 | August 10 - 12 Session 6 (Transfer Camp) | August 14 - 15

The current plan is for modified Bearkat Camp sessions to take place as scheduled. If circumstances prove that it is in the best interest of all parties to postpone Bearkat Camp, registration fees will be refunded.

SHSU Rec Sports @SHSU Rec Sports shsurecsports

University Camp, Riverside, Texas (20 minutes Northeast of Huntsville) shsu.edu/bearkatcamp | recsports@shsu.edu | 936.294.1985

DEAN OF STUDENTS’ OFFICE

The Dean of Students’ Office provides leadership for the development of a student centered environment in settings outside of the classroom through establishing programs and services that empower students to make responsible choices that embrace healthy, social, emotional and spiritual lifestyles.

THE DEAN OF STUDENTS’ OFFICE VALUES

■ Commitment to academic excellence and organizational involvement ■ Collaborative planning and programming ■ Leadership development and civic engagement ■ Fair and consistent policy enforcement ■ Grievance and dispute resolution ■ Civility and mutual respect ■ Diversity and inclusion ■ Staff respect and sensitivity to work-life balance

JUDICIAL AFFAIRS

The Dean of Student’s Office is responsible for coordinating and administering the student judicial process at Sam Houston State University. This includes receiving reports of alleged misconduct, investigating the conduct using all means necessary, ensuring that students receive due process and fair treatment throughout the discipline process, and maintaining students’ disciplinary records. Additionally, the Dean of Students’ Office is committed to informing students of their rights as members of the university community and educating them regarding the responsibilities they have to themselves and the other members of the university community.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The Dean of Students’ Office has additional policies and procedures in place to support students during their time at Sam Houston State University. These policies and procedures include:

■ Absence Policy ■ Student Grievance Procedures ■ Students of Concerns

For more information on the Dean of Students’ Office, please contact them at doso@shsu.edu.

Dean of Students’ Office Lowman Student Center, Suite 210 Box 2508 Huntsville, TX 77341

STUDENT LIFE GREEK LIFE & STUDENT ORGS

GREEK LIFE The goal of Sam Houston State

University’s Greek Life program is to continually produce a distinguished Greek community that embodies academic excellence, leadership and service.

COUNCILS

The Sam Houston State University Greek

community is made up of four councils that provide advocacy, oversight, organization, and support for the 30 fraternities and sororities on campus. The representative councils receive advisory support and services directly from the Greek Life Office.

■ Panhellenic Association (PHA) ■ National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) ■ Interfraternity Council (IFC) ■ Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

FOUR PILLARS OF GREEK LIFE

The four pillars of Greek life reflect the values members of the SHSU Greek community strive to uphold.

SCHOLARSHIP

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

@SHSU_GreekLife shsu_greeklife

Lowman Student Center, Suite 316

shsu.edu/greeklife | greeklife@shsu.edu | 936.294.2268

BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

As part of the Sam Houston State University community, students have the opportunity to join more than 250

recognized student organizations.

Visit shsu.edu/orglink and log-in with your SHSU username/password to explore all the ways to get involved!

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES

The Department of Leadership Initiatives empowers SHSU students to lead authentically, equips them to serve the greater good, and offers them opportunities for intentional engagement. We build the next generation of leaders.

SERVICE INITIATIVES

■ Arbor Days ■ Bearkat Service Breaks ■ Volunteer Opportunities & Organizations Fairs ■ Welcome Week Service Project ■ Other Projects & Resources

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

■ Discover Your Strengths ■ Emerging Leaders ■ Leadership Library ■ Other Experiences & Resources ■ Ultimate Bearkat Society

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT All students are encouraged to become involved outside of the classroom to

enhance their connection and experience as a Bearkat. One of the best ways to make connections is through joining a student organization on campus. We have more than 250 student organizations and if you do not find what you are looking for we can help you create your own.

WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?

■ Discover new passions or continue old ones ■ Develops your unique talents into solidified strengths ■ Helps build your community away from home ■ Gain leadership development experiences to provide you with marketable skills for your future

SHSU Leadership Initiatives

@SHSULeadership @shsu_leadership SHSU_Leaders

Founded in 2009, the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) has become a growing and thriving establishment at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).

At the VRC, our vision and goal is to serve the men and women who have honorably served our country and assist them with their transition into university life at SHSU.

On behalf of all the SHSU students, faculty and staff, we would like to welcome you to your new university and we look forward to assisting you in reaching your academic goals. Your leadership and military experience serve to further enhance the character of our great institution.

Academic Building III, Office 110 Monday-Friday | 8 am – 5 pm (with the exception of University holidays) shsu.edu/dept/veterans-resource-center veterans@shsu.edu | 936.294.1046

TRIO SSS & TRIO FOR TEACHERS

Making the transition to a college can be

intimidating to say the least. Which classes should you register for? How do you get a schedule? Who can help you with your homework? TRiO Student Support Services Program (also known as SSS) is a federally funded program at Sam Houston State University designed to support your education by providing you with the information and services you need to be successful in college. TRiO SSS serves 165 first generation students that have a financial and academic need who are seeking bachelor degrees.

SERVICES WE OFFER FREE TO OUR PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

Academic Coaching College Success Workshop Series Next Step Workshop Series (career and graduate information) Individual and Group Tutoring Financial Aid Seminars

Financial Literacy Seminars Cultural Events/Leadership Activities

Private Computer/Tutoring Lab Study Groups Led By Tutors

Mentoring Programs Staff members familiar with the campus who can help you find the services you need A spirit of community offering support and encouragement

@shsutriosss

Are you interested in applying? Visit our website at shsu.edu/TRiOsss

SH ELITE (Establishing Leadership In & Through Education) is a minority male initiative

established in 2010 to help increase minority retention and graduation rates. The purpose of the SH ELITE program is to enable African American and Hispanic men to transcend the status quo in minority male academic, professional, and personal success. SH ELITE supports the achievement of African American and Hispanic men by facilitating personal and professional development through leadership, academic support, and civic engagement.

EVOLVE

Similar to SH ELITE, the overall intention of evolve is to provide retention based support

services for female students, especially our transfer population. We want transfer females to start and finish at Sam Houston State University.

In the development of evolve, we learned that most female students want to be involved and connected to the University as well. So while Transfer females are the primary target – the program is open to any female student (sophomore and above) who is looking for connection, academic support and service opportunities.

Evolve is comprised of four program components that not only complement one another, but also provide holistic educational experiences and opportunities for female students. Our mission is to help students evolve as scholars, as women and as professionals.

Both ELITE and evolve offer program participants priority registration and have opportunities to earn a textbook scholarship.

José R. Herrera, M.Ed. Director | SH ELITE SHSU Main Campus – Farrington, Room 111 shsu.edu/elite shelite@shsu.edu | 936.294.4763

Tiffany J. Driver, M.Ed. Assistant Director | SH ELITE SHSU Main Campus – Farrington, Room 111 shsu.edu/evolve evolve@shsu.edu | 936.294.3480

STUDENT WELLNESS

38 Health Center 40 Counseling Center 42 Recreational Sports 44 Residence Life 46 SH Dining Services 48 The Department of Public Safety 50 KatSafe 52 Title IX 54 Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion 54 Student Legal & Mediation Services 55 Services for Students with Disabilities