STUDENT LIFE
(657) 278-7622, Titan Student Union 245
Congratulations on the start of your educational career. Part of the experience that comes with college life is the many opportunities that you will have to develop a record of achievements and accomplishments, both in and outside the classroom. While you are a student you can engage in campus activities that will contribute to your overall learning. These experiences can also benefit you as you prepare for your professional career. It is important that you do well academically and also find the time to get involved on campus with an activity that may be related to your major or career interests. We recommend that you think carefully about the time you commit outside of class and work towards achieving a balance in your life as students. To enhance your educational experience at CSUF, explore the possibilities and plan to Get Involved!
By getting involved in campus clubs, organizations, university student boards, committees, community service or leadership programs, we know your participation will allow you to:
- Make a positive difference on campus and in the community.
- Contribute to developing your leadership skills and prepare you for future leadership positions.
- Experience networking opportunities and interact with faculty, staff, alumni, and business and community leaders.
- Make social connections and life long friends.
- Gain exposure to potential career fields and learn about the skills needed for success.
- Enhance your resume, to increase your employment opportunities.
Programs and Services
Student Life programs and services include the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) and the Volunteer & Service Center (VSC). Student Life provides the following services: a.) training for student club and organization members in organizational leadership development; b.) advising on event planning and coordination; c.) student organization advisor training and development; d.) serves as a center for information on university policies and procedures that govern campus activities and processes campus reservations; e.) provides opportunities for student participation in community service and leadership in community service projects and in-service learning that benefit students and the broader community; and f.) assists the Dean of Students Office in interpreting and developing policies that govern campus life, coordinating club and organization judicial affairs and responding to concerns/complaints from students, faculty and staff.
Student Organization Resource Center (SORC)
(657) 278-7622, Titan Student Union 247
www.fullerton.edu/deanofstudents/clubs_and_orgs
SORC has a list of various clubs and organizations and their contact information. Want to start your own club or organization? Check out our website and the club and organization directory for the most up-to-date clubs and organizations information.
A Note of Caution:
Cal State Fullerton values the many contributions that our student organizations contribute to campus life. There is an expectation that groups who receive recognition from the university are committed to representing their purposes honestly and respecting the rights of their members. In contrast, before joining any groups or organizations be sure to be cautious of some or all of the following methods or characteristics of an organization.
- PRESSURE AND DECEPTION: The organization uses high pressure recruitment tactics or is not up-front about their motives when they first approach you.
- TOTALITARIAN WORLDVIEW: They do not encourage critical, independent thinking. In contrast, higher education aims to enable students to think for themselves. Be aware of groups or leaders who try to control your life or who claim to possess the truth exclusively.
- ALIENATION: They want to choose your friends for you. Watch out for groups that encourage you to sever ties with close friends and family who do not belong to their group. Such groups employ unethically manipulative techniques of persuasion and control, and they should be avoided.
- EXPLOITATION: They make unrealistic demands regarding your time and/or money. If participation in a group takes away significantly from your study time, beware. A group or leader who cares about you understands that your studies represent your future and are thus your first priority as a CSUF student.
If you feel that you are being pursued aggressively or pressured to engage in any act or activity that violates university codes of conduct or is inappropriate, or if you have any concerns about a group, do not hesitate to contact any of the Dean of Students Office departments or any staff member.
Volunteer & Service Center (VSC)
(657) 278-7623, Titan Student Union 2
www.fullerton.edu/deanofstudents/volunteer, volunteer@fullerton.edu
The Volunteer & Service Center, located in the plaza level of the Titan Student Union, provides opportunities for student participation in community service and leadership in community service projects and in-service learning that benefit students and the broader community. Give back to your community and broaden your knowledge and experience by volunteering! There are many opportunities available both on-campus and in the community that will greatly enhance your personal growth and development. The Volunteer & Service Center (VSC) can help you find the right fit. Whether you're interested in working with children as a tutor or mentor, helping protect the environment, serving the homeless and needy, working in health-related fields, and you want to make a difference, the VSC can help. You can also take advantage of the VSC’s leadership opportunities by becoming a Project Director for one of our many service projects. This experience will provide you with skills that will contribute to your career potential. Are you interested in engaging in advocacy or activism in order to make social change? The VSC coordinates Students ACT (Advocating Civic Transformation), which is focused on educating students on important social and political issues and empowering them to take action in order to change our world. Students ACT coordinates an annual Social Justice Student Summit. If you have a passion for addressing some of our social and political ills, contact the VSC to learn how you can join the planning committee! "Hey! It's Your World . . . Change it!"
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