why early involvement leads to future success
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Why Early Involvement Leads to Future Success. Introductions. Laura Stott, Director of Student Activities, Student Organizations, and Student Center Complex Programs Andrew Wiemer, Director of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership. Ways to Get Involved at UM. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Why Early Involvement Leads to Future Success
Introductions
• Laura Stott, Director of Student Activities, Student Organizations, and Student Center Complex Programs
• Andrew Wiemer, Director of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership
Ways to Get Involved at UM
• Over 250 Student Organizations
• Leadership Development Programs
• Programming Boards
• UM Service Days
• Alternative Break Program
Benefits of Involvement• Develop core competencies in areas of
communication, event management, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, intellectual growth, collaboration, multicultural awareness, marketing, and assessment / evaluation
• Make connections with others for future collaborations at UM, including internships and employment opportunities
• Ability to explore areas outside or inside your major area of study
• Develop lasting friendships throughout your collegiate career
• Login to OrgSync– Go to www.miami.edu/myumgroups with an
tablet, laptop, phone or desktop computer– Select Login to Orgsync– Sign in with your Campus ID (cane ID logon
and password)
• Update your profile with correct info (only first time you log in)
• Update your Profile
• Community Page following Profile Update
• Select Student Activities Umbrella
• Click Organizations to Browse Student Organizations on Campus
The best place to start your campus involvement
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Student Organizations
Committee on Student Organizations (C.O.S.O.)
• Supports on-campus organizations and their members
• Approve new student organizations
• Register a student organization
• Provide leadership workshops and training
• Facilitate organizational policies and sponsor on-campus programs
• www.miami.edu/myumgroups
Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (S.A.F.A.C.)
• Responsible for determining the distribution of a portion of the Student Activity Fee
• Funds COSO-recognized student organizations
• www.miami.edu/safac
Student Government
• Works closely with university administration on an array of projects and initiatives to benefit the student body
• SG is divided into 5 branches:• Executive Board• Senate• Supreme Court• Elections Commission• Category 5
• www.miami.edu/sg
Volunteer Services
• Individual and group community service
• Student organizations and programming boards
• Campus-wide service days
• Community service grants
• Volunteer opportunities database
Volunteer Database
• Connect to student organizations, leadership and service events and discover community volunteer opportunities
• On-line portal: https://orgsync.com/login/university-of-miami
• “Volunteer Opportunities” umbrella• Search volunteer opportunities on and off-campus• Log volunteer hours • Connect with non-profit community agencies
• Browse agencies by selecting My Tools and click on Service Opportunities
www.miami.edu/leadandserve
• Living-learning community in Pearson RC
• Freshmen paired with upperclassman mentors
• Focus on:• Civic engagement• Leadership• Community service
• Freshmen applications due in early Fall semester
• www.miami.edu/strive
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Leadership Development
Leadership Development
• Community and campus networking
• Recognition and awards
• Leadership retreats
• Leadership development programming
Leadership Development Opportunities• ACC Leadership Symposium• First Year U (FYU)• I.M.P.A.C.T. Leadership Retreat• ‘Canes LEAD • South Florida LeaderShape• Women’s Leadership Symposium
• An off-campus weekend immersion leadership experience
• Interactive sessions and small group experiences
• Leadership-style assessments
• Challenge course activities
• Applications due in August • Kick-Off in September
• Mix of large group sessions based on thematic topics and smaller experiences within the residential areas
• Smaller discussions emphasize central themes• Facilitated by Resident Masters
and Academic Fellows
• Experience Miami Trips in November
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Programming Boards
Hurricane Productions
• Student-run entertainment and programming board
• Comprised of different committees that plan various types of events
• Structured similarly to a real-world production company
• http://HurricaneProductions.org
Homecoming Executive Committee• A week of events celebrating UM traditions, the
return of alumni to campus and true ‘Canes spirit
• Organized into different sub-committees that plan events throughout the week
• Join as a member to help plan and work events
www.facebook.com/UMHomecoming
Category 5
• The spirit programming board at UM
• Works closely with UM Athletics
• Plans events like pep rallies and trips to away games
• Committee of Student Government
• Website
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Service Days
UM Service Days
• Orientation Outreach - August• National Gandhi Day of Service - October• Hurricanes Help the Hometown - Homecoming• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - January• FunDay - February• Black Awareness Month Day of Service - February
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Alternative Breaks
UM Alternative Breaks
FALL BREAK•Held in October•Applications Due: Early Sept. •Trips in Florida
SPRING BREAK•Held in March •Applications Due: Late October •Trips across the U.S.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES
LGBTQ AdvocacyHealthcare Access
Environmental Immigrant Rights
EducationHIV/AIDS
Homelessness
Where to look…• Ibis News
• Butler Connection
• Back page of Thursday Miami Hurricane
• Social Media
• Banners and Posters
• UM Phone App
• Canefest
• Word of Mouth
For More Information
Student Activities Center, Suite 204305-284-4483www.miami.edu/leadandserve
www.facebook.com/leadandserve
www.twitter.com/UMButlerCenter
For More Information
Student Activities Center, Suite 206305-284-6399www.miami.edu/student-activities
UMStudentActivities
@UMSASO
Why Early Involvement Leads to Future Success