Involvement Opportunities

 

Annual Involvement Fairs
Co-curricular Portfolio
Omicron Delta Kappa
Cultural Immersion Trip
Hazing Prevention
Honor and Integrity Week
 
Annual Involvement Fairs

Want to get more involved? Want the opportunity to showcase your organization and recruit new members? The Annual Fall Involvement Fair has become the place to be for students interested in joining clubs and organizations. Over 5,000 students walked through last years’ event. Just a heads up...early registration is encouraged to ensure a reserved table. Organizations have the opportunity to positively showcase what they’re all about! There will be fun, games, and prizes for the most creative display tables. Hope to see you there!

Did you miss your opportunity to get involved in the Fall? Here’s your chance! The Spring Organization Fair is an annual event held in the Spring. The fair consists of about 60 student organizations and provides people at West Chester with the opportunity to become acquainted with student groups. And organizations, this is your opportunity to showcase what you’ve got and recruit new members! With each year hosting a different theme, it is definitely a fun, festive environment that all are encouraged to attend. Organizations ought to apply early for a table at the fair because there is a limited amount of space.

Co-Curricular Portfolio

 


The Co-Curricular Portfolio is an amazing opportunity to get yourself noticed! Few schools offer this

standout document listing all of your achievements, both socially and academically. Future employers say the Co-Curricular Portfolio could be the deciding factor that takes you above the pack in terms of getting hired for a job! It’s never too late to start one. Get your Co-Curricular Portfolio today!

What is it exactly? The CCP is a program designed to advance student success at West Chester
University. The Co-Curricular Portfolio provides a framework in which students can document their out-of-classroom activities to compliment their academic experience and career goals. The Portfolio also gives students an opportunity to reflect on their co-curricular accomplishments and personal growth and development. Finally, the Co-Curricular Portfolio is designed to compliment a student’s transcript and resume when applying for professional positions and entrance into graduate school. The Co-Curricular Portfolio, a project originated by the Division of Student Affairs Student Leadership Project Team, was further developed and implemented by the Student Success Co-Curricular Portfolio Work Group, appointed in March, 2002.

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Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary
Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is as much an obligation and responsibility in leadership as it is a mark of highest distinction and honor. Membership is awarded to undergraduate junior and senior students; to graduate students; to faculty, staff, administration and alumni; and to persons qualifying for membership "honoris causa." Student membership is open only to individuals currently enrolled at institutions with active Omicron Delta Kappa Circles. Student membership candidates must rank in the upper 35 percent in scholarship of their school or college and must show leadership in at least one of five areas: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass media; and creative and performing arts. An individual achieving distinction in his or her chosen profession or rendering outstanding service through leadership may be elected to honorary membership (honoris causa). We partner with the Honors College on supporting this honorary.
 
Cultural Immersion Trip
An exciting leadership cultural immersion trip to Rome, Italy with West Chester University’s Study Abroad and Office of Student Leadership & Involvement. The $2,500 cost (as of July 1, 2012) will pay for eight day, seven nights including round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast, most dinners, full-time dedicated Tour Director and special entrances to Rome attractions. Still signing people up.
 
 
 

 

Hazing Prevention Week (Hazing Policy Management)
National Hazing Prevention week is an opportunity for campuses, schools, communities, organizations, and individuals to promote the prevention of hazing. It is observed during the last week of September each year or whenever it is most convenient in your calendar. For each group or person, the experience is their own, but the important thing is that we are doing something to prevent hazing!  Utilizing a national awareness week is a great way to bring attention to the problem of hazing. This week allows us to educate parents, faculty and staff, community members, local and campus police, and others so that they can more easily recognize hazing. More importantly, they can have the knowledge and skills to intervene when hazing occurs. The ultimate goal is to prevent hazing from happening in the first place! Through strong educational efforts, diligent policy reinforcement, and comprehensive and ongoing community efforts, we can accomplish that goal!
 
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At West Chester University the Hazing Policy is distributed to educate all student groups with member processes at the beginning of each semester. Organizations are asked to provide a signature from each new member to ensure compliance with the policy. The policy is part of Having Prevention Week.

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Honor and Integrity Week