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GETTING INVOLVED

Being a member of a student organization can be an important factor in the success and enjoyment of your college experience. While academic learning is the primary goal of college, extracurricular activities help you learn and grow beyond the walls of the classroom and can provide you with hands-on training to better prepare you for your future career.

Participation in student organizations offers you opportunities for fellowship, leadership, recreation, and meaningful interaction with faculty, staff, and students. The good friends and times encountered through being actively involved on campus can help transform what is sometimes a large and overwhelming institution into a place you can call “home.” There are a variety of organizations to choose from. A good place to start is with this Student Organization List. You can view the list in alphabetical order by category. Each organization is listed with a a brief description of their purpose, activities, and (most important) a phone number. Getting involved is just a phone call away.

BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED?		TYPES OF INVOLVEMENT
Make new friends Pursue special interests and hobbies Pursue professional goals and experiences Assist in your career path Develop leadership & communication skills Establish a support and professional network Happier college experience Achieve greater personal goals Have higher self-confidence and self-esteem		Short-term: one day service projects, member of a student organization for a semester, attend on-campus events, etc. Mid-term: being a member of a student organization for at least a year, volunteering with the same organization for a year, interning, on-campus job, recreational club, music group, performance group, etc. Long-term: Greek organization, honor society, professional organizations, etc.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?		FINDING THE RIGHT MATCH
Organization Fair at New Student Orientation Party with the Panther and Other Welcome Week Events Student Activities Office (350 Union) Volunteerism & Student Leadership Ctr. (W89 Union) Student Association (363 Union) Information tables in the Union Building Check the University calendar for events Invitation from student, faculty, or staff member Ask other students or professors		What am I looking for in an organization, i.e. meet new friends, do something new, etc.? Do I know the goals and objectives of the group and what affiliation it may have with off-campus organizations? What time commitments are expected? What are the financial obligations, if any? Was recruitment a “hard sell”? If so, why? Will membership mean isolation from family and friends? Will involvement enhance or deter achievement of my academic and career goals?

ACHIEVING BALANCE
It is important to remember that you could get "too" involved. Balance your school work, friends, family, and work schedules with your involvement opportunities so they compliment one another, not cause you to go crazy. If you are satisfied with your answers and you have the time and interest, choose to be involved. Getting involved is easy, just pick up your phone and dial a number. If you need help or some encouragement, dial 229-5780.

The University supports student organization activity and recognizes it as an important part of student life at UWM. University advising is provided by the Student Activities Office, which helps student groups with organizing, funding, event planning, complying with existing regulations and participating in University governance. The Student Association appropriates more than $500,000 each year to campus organizations. The funds are used to pay performers, obtain supplies, publish newsletters, etc. Approximately 60 organizations are assigned office space in the Union and many University staff and faculty serve as advisors.

VOLUNTEERISM

Internships and Volunteer Positions
Whether you are seeking community involvement for social service experience, pre-field training, or human interaction, the Career Development Center offers a list of internship and volunteer positions. For more information, contact:

Career Development Center
Mellencamp Hall, Room 128
Campus Phone: 229-4486
Web Page: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CDC/
E-mail: cdc@uwm.edu

Volunteer for Credit
Earn from 2 to 6 college credits from the Department of Educational Policy and Community Studies by volunteering at an approved agency of your choice. All UWM undergraduate and undergraduate special students are eligible to enroll. For more information contact:

Department of Educational Policy & Community Studies
Enderis Hall, Room 557
Campus Phone: 229-6552
Web Page: http://www.soe.uwm.edu/pages/welcome/Departments/Education_Policy___Comm_Studies
E-Mail: epcs@uwm.edu

Other volunteer opportunities exist in various student organizations and in the Student Association.

Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals can come to the Center for Volunteerism & Student Leadership, which is located in the UWM Union in room W28 (across from the Union Station on the Ground Floor), and search a database of volunteer opportunities at non-profit agencies in the area. The Center will also help members of the campus community choose opportunities based on their interests, time availability, skills and other factors that are important to them. If you are a member of an organization who would like to participate in a one-time activity for your group, the Center can help you identify an event or organization that you can work with. For more information contact:

Center for Volunteerism & Student Leadership
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Union WG28
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Campus Phone: 229-3161
Web Page: http://www4.uwm.edu/cvsl/
E-mail: lmarks@uwm.edu

List of UWM Student Organizations

The following is a list of most student organizations. For more information, including a complete list of all current Student Organizations with contact numbers and handbooks of policies and procedures, contact:

Student Activities Office (SAO)
UWM Student Union, Room 350
(414)229-5780
Web Page: http://www.activities.uwm.edu
E-mail: activities@uwm.edu

UWM/SAO Student Organization Web Policy

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, ancestry, age, pregnancy, marital status or parental status. Discrimination is also prohibited based on political affiliation or belief, arrest. or conviction record or disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

(Individuals listed are key officers or representatives for each group.)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE (SAO)
UWM Student Union, Room 350
(414)229-5780
Web Page: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/sao/
E-mail: activities@uwm.edu

UWM/SAO Student Organization Web Policy

STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Union Mailbox #173
Campus Office: Union 363
Campus Phone: 229-4366
WebPage: http://www.uwm.edu/StudentOrg/sa/
E-mail: sa@uwm.edu

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Union Mailbox #225
Campus Office: Union 363
Campus Phone: 229-4366
E-mail: sasac@uwm.edu

STUDENT COURT
Union Mailbox #107
Campus Office: Union 362
Campus Phone: 229-5295/5296
Web Page: http://www.uwm.edu/StudentOrg/USC/
E-mail: court@uwm.edu

UNION POLICY BOARD
Union Administration, 3rd floor
Campus Office: Union 366
Campus Phone: 229-4366
E-mail: upb@uwm.edu

SANDBURG ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
SHAC - Sandburg
Campus Office: Sandburg C221
Campus Phone: 229-7013
E-Mail: SHAC@uwm.edu

Credits: The introductory text was taken from the Spring 2004 Student Activity Guide. The list of organizations was provided by Student Activities Office (SAO).

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Last update: April 4, 2008. --- URL: http://www.uwm.edu/UWM/Student/Org/
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Student Organizations at UWM

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