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Campus Activities
Programs
Presented By:
Hannah Maier & Jessica Thompson
SPA 501: Foundations of Higher Education
September 15, 2015
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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Campus Activities Program

(CAP) must be to enhance the overall
educational experience of students through
development of, exposure to, and participation
in programs and activities that improve student
cooperation and leadership while preparing
students to be responsible advocates and
citizens and complementing the institution's
academic programs.

These activities could be intellectual, social,

recreational, cultural, multicultural, and spiritual in
nature. Programs could pertain to leadership,
governance, community service, healthy lifestyles, and
organizational development.
http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/studentactivities/Campus_Activities_Programs.
pdf
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CAP must provide opportunities
for students to:
participate in co-curricular activities

participate in campus governance

advocate for their organizations and interests

develop leadership abilities

develop healthy interpersonal relationships

use leisure time purposefully

develop ethical decision-making skills

advocate for student organizations and interests

http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/studentactivities/Campus_Activities_Programs.
pdf
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Six Domains

Knowledge acquisition, integration, construction, and

application

Cognitive complexity

Intrapersonal development

Interpersonal development

Humanitarianism and civic engagement

Practical competence

http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/studentactivities/Campus_Activities_Programs.
pdf
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National Associate for Campus
Activities (NACA)
NACA Vision: The National Association for Campus
Activities will be the recognized leader in higher
education for providing the knowledge, ideas and
resources to promote student learning through
engagement in campus life.

NACA Core Values: These core values are the

fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and
decision making process. As a recognized leader in
higher education, we believe our professional values
are vital to the advancement of the Association and the
campus activities profession.

https://www.naca.org/About/Pages/Default.aspx
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NACA Values

Stewardship

Innovation

Communication

Respect

Learning

Inclusivity

https://www.naca.org/About/Pages/Default.aspx
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NACA Goals

Ensure Campus Engagement is Essential for Student

Success

Serve as a Recognized Knowledge Source for Campus

Engagement

Establish Vibrant Business Opportunities

Develop Diverse Membership

Foster Meaningful Volunteer Experiences

Promote Excellence in Association Management

https://www.naca.org/About/Pages/Default.aspx
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Whats in a name...typical
Campus Activities Programs Job
Titles
Director of Student Activities

Student Life and Activities Coordinator

Assistant Director of Leadership Activities

Physical Activity and Wellness Coordinator

Program Coordinator-Office of Active Citizenship and

Service

Associate Dean of Students for Student Activities

https://careers.insidehighered.com/search/campus%20activities
%20programs/location/united-states-470
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Whats in a name...typical
Campus Activities Programs Job
Titles contd
Associate Director of Campus Programs

Program Officer: Faculty and Campus Programs

Campus Planner

Director of Campus Life

Executive Director for Campus Fitness & Recreation

Campus Facilities Manager

https://careers.insidehighered.com/search/campus%20activities
%20programs/location/united-states-470
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Whats in a name...typical
Campus Activities Programs Job
Titles contd
Program
Director/Coordinator/Manager/Assistant/Facilitator*

Assistant Director for Campus Outreach and Relations

Student Athletics Program Specialist

Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Director/Associate Director for Multicultural Services

and Programs*

Community Outreach Program Manager

https://careers.insidehighered.com/search/campus%20activities
%20programs/location/united-states-470
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Whats in a name...typical
Campus Activities Programs Job
Titles contd
Student Program Coordinator

Operations and Events/Program Coordinator*

Associate Director of Educational Programs

Associate Director for Program Development

Associate Director for Community Arts and Programs

Associate Director of Regional Alumni Programs

https://careers.insidehighered.com/search/campus%20activities
%20programs/location/united-states-470
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Professional Career Trajectory
2010 Hired in as Operations/Event Coordinator for the
University of Michigan William Monroe Trotter
Multicultural Center
Note: This particular unit within Student Life/Affairs falls
under the Council for the Advancement of Standards in
Higher Education (CAS) Standards of Multicultural Student
Programs and Services and Campus Activities Programs
Contribution to Campus Activities Programs, which include
but are not limited to:
Assist Student Organizations with reserving space and
event logistics for their events and programs within Center
2014 Trotter Open House-Welcome Week Event
Feel Good Fridays, 72 Hour Study Break and
Zumba/Cardio Kickboxing Classes
Contribution to Student Life Health and Wellness
Initiative
http://www.cas.edu/standards
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Professional Career Trajectory
contd
2015 promoted to Program Manager within W.M. Trotter Multicultural
Center

Contribution to Campus Activities Programs

Sat on Welcome Anchors Committee which is facilitated by the Center for
Campus Involvement (CCI). CCI falls under the CAS Standards for Campus
Activities and Programs
WAC is responsible for planning and generating the calendar of events and
programming; as well as, the marketing tied to U of M Welcome Week
Trotters Community Gathering (held 9/10) was an Official Welcome Week
Event
Currently sitting on the Black Welcome Week Finale Tailgate Committee
With other units both within Student Life and beyond; as well as, student
organizations we are planning a social program that encourages students,
faculty, staff and alum to connect with each other in a safe and fun
environment
Trotter will provide the space for the Michigan vs BYU tailgate and game
viewing for Black Students, Faculty and Staff (event is inclusive)
Along with my program staff we will continue to plan Health and Wellness
Programming; as well as, multicultural and social justice based programming
http://www.cas.edu/standards
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Center for Camus Involvement
(CCI) at a glance
Who CCI is:
The Center for Campus Involvement is a dynamic, student-focused
department that serves undergraduate and graduated students
campus wide through its programs and student organization support.
Through meaningful involvement, the center creates transformative
experiences, a vibrant community and lifelong memories for University
of Michigan student.
Note: CCI is a part of University of Michigan Unions (which includes
Michigan Union, Michigan League and Pierpont Commons).

CCI Values:
Two major focuses: Student Centeredness and Excellence
We are committed to students at the University of Michigan. We
believe that the facilitation of co-curricular learning through our
programs and services enhances the student experience by providing
a foundation for lifelong learning.

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/topic/who-we-are
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Center for Camus Involvement
(CCI) at a glance contd
CCI Core Work
Two major focuses: Transformative Learning and
Community Building.
We offer students the opportunities for experiential
learning, leadership, the application of knowledge and
critical thought. Through our advising of students, we
facilitate the reflection that makes meaning of these
experiences and results in learning, student development
and defined purpose

CCI Mission and Vision

Through meaningful involvement, we create
transformative experiences, a vibrant community and
lifelong memories for University of Michigan Students.

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/topic/who-we-are
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CCI Services
Workshop Requests for Student Organizations and Departments
Facilitated interactive workshop sessions based on the need of the
student organization

Performance Contracting
According to the University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide
(SPG) Student Life has authorization to sign entertainment contracts
for Student Life Departments and their Sponsored Student
Organizations.

Partnership Policy
The Center for Campus Involvement seeks to build strong
relationships and partnerships with other organizations to provide
dynamic programs that build community for University of Michigan
students.

Diag Reservations
CCI supports students around reserving space on the Diag for all
types of activities.

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/topic/services
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CCI Sponsored Student
Organization
The University Activities Center (UAC) is a student-run
programming organization at the University of Michigan
sponsored by CCI. UACs mission is to provide quality
programing which is both entertaining and enriching to the
lives of the students, faculty and staff in the University
community.

UAC is composed of 14 committees, each involving students

in the planning and execution of a variety of events both on
and off campus.

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/uac
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Lets Get ConnectedCCI
Program and Events
Welcome To Michigan 2015

Go Blue Mix!

Destination Ann Arbor Specials

UMix

Bonus Bus

Poetry Slam

New Beat Happening

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/programs-events
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Get InvolvedLeadership
Opportunities
Growing Allies

Student Life Facilitation Training

Intercultural Leadership Seminar

Michigan LeaderShape

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/leadership-opportunities
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Programs & Events Galore!!!
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Sources

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/topic/who-we- are

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/late-night-
programs

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/ uac

https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/leadership-
opportunities

https://careers.insidehighered.com/search/campus%20act
ivities%20programs/location/united-states-
470

http://www.cas.edu/standards