Student Life
This dynamic and interactive presentation will introduce students to a variety of activities, programs, and services that will help them “discover and connect” with opportunities for attendance, participation and involvement in student life at the University of South Carolina. Students will learn about peer-led initiatives that will augment and enhance their educational experience as well as be introduced to services and programs that will contribute to their involvement in the campus and Columbia communities. Finally, students will grasp an awareness of how involvement in student life and activity will contribute to the history, traditions and culture of the university.
Learning Outcomes
The Student Life presentation supports University 101 learning outcomes:
II. Help Students Discover and Connect with the University of South Carolina
a) Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.
b) Develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive relationships with peers, staff and faculty.
c) Describe what it means to be a Carolinian in context of the history, traditions, and culture of the University.
III. Prepare Students for Responsible Lives in a Diverse, Interconnected, and Changing World
d) Describe and demonstrate principles of responsible citizenship within and beyond the campus community.
Program Description
The presenters include professional staff, graduate students and student leaders representing the Department of Student Life. In this 30-minute presentation, a common script will be utilized to facilitate the discussion, yet each presenter will bring a new and interesting perspective to student life at the University of South Carolina. In addition, the presentation can be tailored to meet the needs of the class. The presentation features an interactive BINGO game as well as an OPTIONAL power point presentation (pending availability of equipment and classroom features). Instructors will receive a list of campus events and involvement opportunities to share with students as well as a list of ways to incorporate continued learning into class assignments and activities. Students will receive a contact sheet of various student and campus life resources.
The presentation will serve to introduce students to Student Life at USC, including an overview of Student Life departments and services including:
- Campus Recreation
- Russell House University Union
- Student Government/Student Organizations
- Student Media
- Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
- Student Ticketing
- Office of Greek Life
- Off-campus student services
- Campus Ministries.
Particular focus will be on the Campus Life Center (located in the Russell House University Union). Students will receive information about annual/traditional events and well as where to look for upcoming events and activities. Finally, students will learn how involvement in and contributions to campus life will enhance their educational experience and help them develop essential lifelong skills.
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