Campus Involvement and Leadership

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Lee Hage Jamail Student Center, 2nd Floor Phone: (409) 772-1996 Fax: (409) 747-2527 www.utmb.edu/studentlife

Each year the Office of Student Life leads and facilitates cultural, recreational and social celebrations, ceremonies and events for the university community . We collaborate with students and faculty to implement leadership programs and interprofessional activities that support students’ personal and professional development, while expanding their learning experiences .

Participating in our activities helps to develop essential life skills, critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, and an appreciation for lifelong learning while we help you maintain personal health and wellness . You will discover multicultural and global perspectives, learn the importance of civic and individual responsibility, develop respect for individuals, acquire a sense of competence, and enhance your capacity to work well with others .

The Office of Student Life coordinates, supports or assists with: ▶ Student Government Association ▶ Student Life Activities Committee ▶ Welcome Back Week ▶ TGITs (social events) ▶ Plazapalooza ▶ Holiday Bingo Night ▶ Intramural Sports ▶ The National Society of Leadership and Success

Other services include: Student News and Notes (Every Thursday) Free Notary Service Free Domestic Faxing – Sending and Receiving Game Room and Video Game Equipment Flier Posting Approvals Study Rooms Computer Lab

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Student Organizations UTMB currently has over 100 registered student organizations on campus! These organizations range from professional interest groups and service alliances to cultural organizations and recreational clubs . Each year these organizations continue UTMB’s tradition of community service, civic engagement, and cultural celebrations by organizing hundreds of projects for the campus and the Galveston community . The Office of Student Life oversees the registration and creation of all student organizations and acts as a resource for reserving university facilities, budgeting, event planning strategies, and more!

Learn more about our currently registered organizations and how to start your own organization at:

https://www.utmb.edu/studentlife/get-involved/studentorganizations

Student Government Association SGA is dedicated to improving the students’ academic, social, and cultural environments . Each student contributes indirectly to these aims by payment of the student services fee (during registration), a percentage of which goes to SGA . Students participate directly by taking advantage of the services offered and by getting involved in SGA itself . Dissemination of information about activities is through the Senators and through announcements posted on bulletin boards throughout the campus .

The Student Senate consists of representatives from all four schools . This body controls all funds and determines the policies of SGA . It is important that responsible individuals are elected to this body as they represent the students and are instrumental in making decisions that will affect the student body . SGA meets every first and third Wednesday each month at noon in the Senate Room .

To find out more about SGA please go to their website:

https://www.utmb.edu/studentlife/get-involved/sga/about-sga

Student Life Activities Committee The Student Life Activities Committee (SLAC) is responsible for planning and hosting Student Life events and activities! SLAC meets once a month in the Jamail Student Center for a lunch meeting . Past events hosted by the SLACers include: • Paint & Sip Nights at Clay Cup Studios • Movie Nights • Fall Fest • Spring Fest • Summer Bash …and more! All students are welcome to join the SLACers and help plan new and exciting events .

HONOR PLEDGE

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On my honor, as a member of the UTMB community, I pledge to act with integrity, compassion, and respect, in all my academic and professional endeavors.

The Honor Pledge is a very important statement that revolves around three key principles: Integrity, Compassion and Respect . These are the three principles which represent the foundation upon which UTMB thrives for as an institution . Plaques hang all around UTMB with the Honor Pledge, serving as a reminder of the basic principles . The writings have no meaning unless each and every one of you implements these principles into your daily lives and remember to always lead by example .

Welcome Back Week UTMB Welcome Back Week is a week-long series of events designed to welcome new students to campus, as well as welcome back continuing students . This week takes place following Fall Orientation and is filled with giveaways, free food, and fun times for all students . National Society For Leadership And Success The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation’s largest leadership honor society . In addition to honorable distinction, the Society provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation in events hosted by the Office of Student Life . Membership in NSLS is for life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, on-campus events, corporate discounts, recommendation letters, and more . At UTMB, we aim to make NSLS a chance for students to work interprofessionally – gaining leadership experience and building important communication skills . NSLS events include: Orientation Leadership Training Day Success Networking Teams Speaker Broadcasts Community Service Events

For more information on any of these groups, please visit the appropriate page at our web site, www.utmb.edu/studentlife, call our office at (409) 772-1996, or just stop by the Office of Student Life to talk to us . We are here to help you!