Top 10 Reasons to Get Involved • • • • •
Earn better grades Build leadership skills Stand out in the job market Influence University policies Develop interpersonal communication skills
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Plan, organize and achieve goals Enhance your self-confidence Broaden your horizons Meet new people Have fun!
Plan for Success • Build a network of peers, staff, and faculty • Go to class and actively participate • Get involved in campus life
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Community Engagement • We offer several weekly service and volunteer opportunities • Learn how to be civically involved in your community beyond community service and address social justice issues • Alternative spring break trips (providing service to other domestic and international locations during Spring Break)
Fraternity and Sorority Life • 10 Fraternities; 10 Sororities • 10% of SIUE's student body are members of a fraternity or sorority chapter • Benefits of joining a fraternity or sorority include: • Scholarship opportunities • Leadership opportunities • Community engagement • Friendship
Music, Theater, and Arts & Issues • SIUE values learning through cultural experiences • SIUE hosts several nationally recognized speakers and artists each year • SIUE students have access to reduced ticket prices for students to St. Louis theater, music and arts events
Spirit, Pride and Tradition • Many organizations sponsor spirit nights at athletic events • Be proud to be a Cougar! • Participate in Spirit Fridays, and wear your SIUE gear!
Campus Activities Board (CAB) CAB plans more than 125 programs each year! • Black Heritage Month • Cougar Welcome • Entertainment • Family programs • Global issues and topics • Homecoming • Late Night at the MUC • Springfest
Philanthropy SIUE students raise thousands of dollars each year through great organizations such as: • Dance Marathon for Children’s Miracle Network • Make-A-Wish Foundation • Up 'til Dawn for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Student Government • Be a voice for other students and influence University policies to enhance the SIUE experience • Opportunities to with faculty and staff leadership, as well as other student leaders • Two student senate seats are available for freshmen and several various committee positions
Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEAD) • Sessions and topics aid in the development of tomorrow’s leaders • LEAD offers various opportunities, depending on your available time and commitment • Portfolio development, mentorship, peer experiences • Continual personal and professional development throughout the program
Student Organizations More than 270 student organizations! • Organizations are unique to the individual needs and interests of our students • Academic, cultural, social, political, professional, religious, and more! • Start your own organization and gain recognition at any time
• Stay informed about student organizations and campus events • Track your campus involvement using the co-curricular transcript • Vote in Student Government and Homecoming elections getinvolved.siue.edu
Contact Information Kimmel Student Involvement Center kimmelcenter@siue.edu siue.edu/kimmel SIUE Kimmel Student Involvement Center @siuekimmel @siuekimmel