Category Archives: Campus Involvement

For organizational and leadership opportunities on campus, including within the Honors College

Expand Your Social Network with the Honors Outreach Committee

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Meet new friends within the Honors community at the Outreach Committee’s Mix n’ Mingle social gathering

Get a chance to meet other Honors students as well as representatives from several identity-based organizations on campus! For both new and returning students, this event is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends! Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome! (All Covid protocols will be followed.)

Wednesday, September 15th from 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: Barnett Courtyard (the outdoor courtyard across George Street from CVS; rain location: RITA 101)

Be a Peer Mentor with the Reach Program!

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The Reach Program is Currently Looking for Social and Fitness Mentors!

Participate in traditional college activities with your mentee such as studying, eating meals, attending fitness classes and sporting events, going to the gym, or simply hanging out together. Commit to a short amount of time each week and star building a truly valuable relationship!

For more info about the Reach Program and mentoring, contact Arianne Bauserman (bausermanam@cofc.edu).

If you have questions about the application or training process, contact Page Keller (kellerp@cofc.edu).

 

Bike Share Study Recruitment – Participants Wanted for Data Collection

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If you like biking and are interested in participating in research data collection, this may be for you. As a part of the Charleston Bike Share program, research is being conducted to find the differences in energy needed to use a regular bike versus an electric pedal-assist bike.

To become a participant you must be 18-40 years old, physically active, and free of any underlying health conditions. You will also have to complete a baseline fitness test and complete two 1-hour bicycle rides. 

All participates will receive a Fitness and body composition analysis, a water bottle, and $25! 

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Jenny Sella at sellajn@g.cofc.edu.

Apply to be a Peace Corps Campus Ambassador!

by carpenterme

Are you interested in pursuing a future with the Peace Corps? Consider applying to be a Peace Corps Campus Ambassador for the 2021-2022 academic year!

Peace Corps Campus Ambassadors serve as peer-to-peer outreach experts on undergraduate university campuses nationwide. Working closely with Peace Corps Recruiters, Campus Ambassadors use their campus connections to spread the word about Peace Corps. The Peace Corps supports each Campus Ambassador’s professional growth through individualized mentorship with a Peace Corps Recruiter, opportunities for active involvement in the national Campus Ambassadors community, and a letter of recommendation that the Peace Corps Recruiter may write for the Campus Ambassador upon their successful completion of the program.

For a full list of responsibilities and expectations, check out the full position description. Apply to be an Ambassador here. Have any questions? Contact abassadors@peacecorps.gov.

Interested in improving diversity and inclusion in the Honors College? Join the Outreach Committee!

by plasmatinc

The Outreach Committee is looking for new members who want to make a positive and lasting change in the Honors College. If you are interested, fill out this Google Form and contact Aliece Hurley (hurleyab@g.cofc.edu) or Andrea Kimpson (kimpsonam@g.cofc.edu) for more information!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Outreach Committee…

  • Works with administration on recruitment and retention processes
  • Has the opportunity to be part of a new and innovative committee with a direct impact
  • Builds communities within the Honors College

Past/Current Initiatives…

  • Series on Race
  • Revising the Charleston Fellows Interview Weekend review process to mitigate bias
  • Developing Honors affinity groups
  • Process for existing students to join the Charleston Fellows Program

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Critical Conversations Hub

by carpenterme

The College has worked to compile a website for the many activities and resources related to Critical Conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion that are taking place across the College and beyond. The purpose of this website is the amplify and promote the great work of students, faculty, and staff at CofC.

Some of the resources featured on the website (https://inclusion.cofc.edu/) include upcoming talks and seminars as well as information on DiversityEDU, the diversity learning platform adopted by CofC.