Kentucky State University
Office of Student Life
• The purpose of the Office of Student Life is to
complement the academic programs of study by
deliberately planning and promoting extracurricular
activities that reflect and provide an extension of the
academic efforts in the classrooms and laboratories.
The function of the Office of Student Life is the
enhancement of the overall educational experience of
students through the development of, exposure to, and
participation in, social, cultural, intellectual,
instructional, recreational and governance programs
that serve as a partner and sustainer of the
University’s mission in the delivery of a quality
education for all students
Internship Project
• Develop and implement a Student Activities
Board at Kentucky State University
• Effective Date Fall 2014
• Current Structure- The members of the
Student Government Association plan and
implement programs and activities for the
entire student body except for those arranged
by other recognized student organizations
Project
• My assignment is to work with Garry Williams
the Director of Student Life and appointed
members of the SGA and other student
leaders to create a SAB to include organization
structure, Constitution-By Laws- funding
sources, membership selection procedures,
Staff advisors and job descriptions
Student Activities Board
Purpose
• Provides social, multicultural, recreation and
educational activities for the University students
and other interested members of the campus
community.
• Student Programming for Students
• Programming Arm of the Student Government
Association
• Enhance the college experience by providing
students and others with entertaining,
educational and enriching programming that are
reflective of contemporary issues and trends
VALUES
• Teamwork – Strive to create a network which
is tied together by community friendship and
cooperation that works toward building
lasting ties within the community
• Enrichment -To not only provide
entertainment, but to use our events as a
medium through which to enlighten and
educate
VALUES
• Diversity- To serve various groups of different
lifestyles, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds
through an array of events focused on
entertainment, education, and ultimately,
unity.
• Stewardship- To efficiently and effectively
manage all financial affairs, give back to the
student body, promote leadership, preserve
integrity, and uphold accountability.
UK Organizational Structure
• The Board is composed of five main entities: three executives, nine
programming committee directors, four promotions directors,
committee chair members, and committee members. The
executives include the President, Vice-President of Internal Affairs,
and Vice-President of Promotions. They are responsible for
directing and overseeing the operations of the organization as a
whole. The nine programming committee directors (Campus Life,
Cinema, Concerts, Cultural Arts, Engaging Issues, Multicultural
Affairs, Pop Culture, Traditions, SAB in the Halls) lead and
coordinate the efforts of nine independent committees that
program all of SAB’s events. The five members of the promotions
team are skill-based positions that support the programming
committees in creating promotional materials. The promotions
team, led by the Vice-President of Promotions, consists of Directors
of Graphic Design, Information Technology, Public Relations, Market
Research, and an Assistant Director of Graphic Design.
U of L’s Organizational Structure
• The SAB is divided into two areas: The Programming
Board and The Executive Board. The Programming Board
is primarily responsible for the creation and execution of
events and consists of six committees: Diversity, Engaging
Issues, Film, Spirit and Traditions, Campus Life and
Outreach. Each committee is headed by a Chair and ViceChair. The Executive Board serves as an advisory council
to the SAB and consists of three positions: Programming
Director, Marketing Director, and Finance Director. The
SAB is assisted in its planning by a staff adviser and two
Graduate Assistants.
•
SAB Eligibility
• Any student can be
involved in the planning
and selection of SAB events
and helping with the
extensive work of
producing and promoting
our events.
• Student does not have to
be involved in other
organizations on campus
• 3 voting members of SGA
The Campus Life Committee programs music, comedy, other
entertainment and performing arts shows, as well as special
novelty events.
The Diversity Committee provides programs for the
University’s multicultural population and promotes
multicultural understanding.
The Engaging Issues Committee provides lectures and other
educational programs for students.
The Film Committee programs weekend movies for the Floyd
Theater, the Thursday night "At the Floyd" series, and other
special film presentations.
The Outreach Committee meets the programming needs of
special groups of students, including Resident, Health
Sciences Campus, Non-Traditional, and Gay and Lesbian
students.
The Spirit and Traditions Committee coordinates activities for
the Fall Homecoming Festival and other traditional events.
$$FUNDING$$
The SAB is an auxiliary service to the Student
Government Association
A % of the Student Activity Fee is allocated to
cover the costs of programming for the SAB.
Some colleges pay salaries or stipends to the
Directors and Committee chairs
Constitution and By Laws
Fundamental and entrenched rules
governing the conduct of an
organization and establishing its
concept, character, and structure
Recruitment
Membership Drives
• New student orientations
• University 101 classes
• Social Media campaigns
• RSO Fairs
• Dormitories
Selection/Hiring Process
SAB provides a unique opportunity for all
students who are ready to step up as leaders on
a college campus. SAB is should be comprised of
committed and motivated students who are
striving to create and implement quality
programs and activities for a diverse population
of students.
• Application process
• Interviewing/selection
Leadership
Development
Summer
Retreat
NACA & ASPA
membership
Event Game
Simulation
Research on Student Involvement
Student Involvement
• Participation in clubs
and organizations has
longed been identified
as an important form of
involvement that
contributes to student
learning outcomes
• One of the greatest
benefits of being
engaged in student
organizations is the
development of
students’ capacity for
leadership
• (Astin, 1993)
1 Role of Higher Education
• “The influence of student group experiences
on leadership cannot be understated given the
key role that higher education plays in shaping
future leaders and the positioning of
leadership capacity as a critical college
outcome.” (Astin and Astin, 2000)