personalized webpages and profiles, as well as post on-campus and virtual events. Students can use this information to create a cocurricular transcript that highlights skills learned outside of the classroom. Please Note: To view all details and events on GriffinEngage, you must be logged in as a current GMercyU student.
Clubs and Organizations Involvement outside of the classroom supports the learning that takes place within and it provides one with the opportunity to develop, enhance, and extend one’ s leadership capabilities. With over 30 Clubs / Organizations to choose from, there is something for everyone. Information on how to get involved in a current Club / Organization, and steps associated with creating a new Club / Organization, are located in the Office for Student Engagement. The Club and Organization Manual can be found on GriffinEngage or in the Student Engagement Office. If you have questions, you are encouraged to visit the Office for Student Engagement, which is located on the second floor of the Waldron Student Center.
Student Government Association The Student Government Association( SGA) is the voice of the student body. The Office for Student Engagement encourages student clubs / organizations to be associated with SGA. SGA sees their mission to serve and provide services for the GMercyU community by using their creativity, integrity, honesty, and enthusiasm. SGA expresses student opinion and works with faculty and administration, explores and attempts to resolve student issues, and encourages student engagement through communication and active participation among all student groups.
Student Activities Committee The Student Activities Committee( S @ C) serves as the University’ s student programming board. S @ C organizes and provides a variety of entertaining and enriching activities, programs and events for the entire student body. S @ C members are trained in all aspects of event planning, organization, implementation and evaluation … lifelong skills that will serve them well in future professional endeavors.
Student Leader Involvement Opportunities We believe that becoming a leader should be informative, meaningful, and exciting! Whether you ' re a first-year student who would like to start developing a foundation in leadership, someone who wants to gain expertise through leading a group, or a senior who wants to partner with a professional mentor, getting involved with Leadership Programs offers hands-on learning experiences that teach critical leadership skills. Some of the opportunities are: Orientation Assistant and Leader Programs, Off-Campus Leadership Conferences, National Society for Leadership Success, and Weaving Equity into Leadership. If you are interested in learning more about these experiences, email studentengagement @ gmercyu. edu.
Student Engagement Staff: Main Office Location: Waldron Center, 2 nd Floor Office Hours: M-F, 9:00am – 5:00pm Telephone: 215-641-5565( On-Campus: x21565) Email: studentengagement @ gmercyu. edu
Director for Student Engagement – Waldron Student Center, 2 nd Floor Alexandra Jabara Johnston Phone: 215-641-5565, ext. 21565 on campus jabara. a @ gmercyu. edu
Coordinator for Student Engagement- Waldron Student Center, 2nd floor Cecily Ritchie Phone: 215-646-7300, ext. 21459 on campus ritchie. c @ gmercyu. edu
Student Membership on Committees Student participation and shared responsibility for the welfare of the University are promoted through a structure of committees. According to their by-laws, the following university committees include student representation:
Accessibility Awareness Committee Is charged with identifying barriers to accessibility that prohibit persons with disabilities from experiencing equal access to opportunities at Gwynedd Mercy University. In addition, the committee of staff and students makes recommendations to the Office of the President regarding improvements that can be made to the campus environment. Student Members: one full-time student.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workgroup The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workgroup Serves as an organizational mechanism to cultivate and sustain synergy and collaboration of initiatives and programming related to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the University.
Faculty / Student Committee Promotes interpersonal relationships between faculty and students, annually reviews the University calendar, selects recipient of Catherine McAuley Award and the Outstanding Student Leader Award. Student Members: the SGA President and two SGA voting members.
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