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F.A.Q.'s

 

Question 1:
What does the Office of Student Life do?
The Office of Student Life serves as a support for student extracurricular activities. All student organizations register and request services through the Office of Student Life. The Director, also serves as an advisor to the Student Senate and Program Board. New student orientation is coordinated by the Office of Student Life. The Falcon Student Planner, is published annually by this office. Also, this office oversees the student insurance plan. The Mesa Journal and The Sandstorm are student publications and are funded through the Office of Student Life.


Question 2:
What are the benefits of being involved?

 

  • Research indicates that students who are involved in campus activities are more likely to stay in school.
  • Learn a variety of leadership skills.
  • Become acquainted with faculty and staff.
  • Meet other students. (support system.) Create life-long friendships.
  • Take ownership of the institution and thus become an integral part of its development.

 

Question 3:
How can I get involved in student activities on campus?
Watch for posters, flyers, and e-mails on campus announcing meetings and events. Also, the Office of Student Life can give you advice on ways to get involved.

Question 4:
How are Student Activities activities funded?
Programs that operate out of the Office of Student Life are funded by Student Service Fees. Orientation is funded primarily through the new student orientation fee.

Question 5:
Where do all my Student Service Fees go?
Student Service Fees support the operations of the following departments/programs:

  • Office of Student Life
  • Student Senate
  • The Mesa Journal
  • Program Board
  • The Sandstorm Gymnasium & Intramurals
  • Athletics
  • PASS
  • OfficeCounseling Services
  • New Student Recruitment

 

Question 6:
What departments oversee which activities?

 

  • Athletics   
    • Athletics Office
  • Chorale    
    • Department of Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Gym    
    • Gymnasium
  • Housing    
    • Housing
  • Intramurals    
    • Gymnasium
  • Medical Plan/Insurance    
    • Office of Student Life
  • The Mesa Journal    
    • Mass Communications
  • Orientation    
    • Office of Student Life
  • Program Board    
    • Office of Student Life
  • The Sandstorm    
    • English Department
  • Student Guide
    • Office of Student Life
  • Student Organizations    
    • Office of Student Life
  • Student Senate    
    • Office of Student Life
  • Student Service Fees       
    • Office of Student Life
  • Student Union    
    • Office of Student Life