Category: Campus Involvement

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

Join the Honors Scholar Advisory Council and Help Shape the Honors Student Experience

The Honors College is looking for stellar student leaders to join the Dean’s Honors Scholar Advisory Council. You’ll work directly with Dean Beth Meyer-Bernstein to enhance the Honors student experience.

What does the council do? Students who serve on the Honors Scholar Advisory Council are essential in guiding the future of the Honors College. The Council will…

  • Work directly with the Dean of the Honors College.
  • Provide student input on initiatives, policies, and decisions.
  • Help plan events and activities.
  • Impact the Honors student experience and contribute to the future of Honors.

Qualifications:

  • The council will consist of at least one senior, one junior, one sophomore, one freshman, and one at-large member.
  • Must be an Honors Scholar in good standing.
  • Must be available for the entire 25-26 academic year.
  • Committed to the values of the Honors College.
  • Time commitment: approximately 2-4 hours per month for an academic year (flexible based on your schedule).

To Apply: Complete the online application + resume by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 31.

CofC’s Student Voice Committee: Amplifying the Student Perspective

The College has created a Student Voice Committee to support and amplify student perspectives.

What it is: A short-term, volunteer-based opportunity for students to help shape an inclusive and engaging learning environment at the College of Charleston. This committee will participate in Student Voice Circles—biweekly reflective discussions centered on identity, belonging, and classroom engagement.

As a committee member, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Participate in meaningful conversations about your college experiences
  • Share insights that can influence teaching practices and campus inclusion efforts
  • Build leadership and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment

Time Commitment: The committee will run for 6 weeks, with biweekly, 1-hour sessions. Participation is voluntary and unpaid, but your voice will contribute directly to creating positive change on campus.

Complete the interest form and help cultivate an inclusive, supportive space for shared storytelling and insight.

Join the Honors Scholar Advisory Council

The Honors College is looking for students to join the Dean’s Honors Scholar Advisory Council. You’ll work directly with Dean Beth Meyer-Bernstein to enhance the Honors student experience.

Position Description: Students who serve on the Honors Scholar Advisory Council are essential in guiding the future of the Honors College. The Council will…

  • Work directly with the Dean of the Honors College.
  • Provide student input on initiatives, policies, and decisions.
  • Help plan events and activities.
  • Impact the Honors student experience and contribute to the future of Honors.
  • Gain valuable leadership experience.

Qualifications: 

  • The council will consist of at least one senior, one junior, one sophomore, one freshman, and one at-large member.
  • Must be an Honors Scholar in good standing.
  • Must be available for the entire 25-26 academic year.
  • Committed to the values of the Honors College.

Time commitment: approximately 2-4 hours per month for an academic year (flexible based on your schedule).

To Apply: Complete the online application + resume by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 31.

Join the School of Health Sciences Student Ambassador Program

Join the School of Health Sciences Student Ambassador Program! Become a voice for your peers, enhance your leadership skills, and contribute to a vibrant, growing community.

The Program: Attend school and campus events, speak with prospective and admitted students, offer school tours, respond to inquiry emails, conduct social media takeovers, and more.

Benefits:

  • Get compensated for the events you work
  • Receive ambassador swag
  • Gain valuable experience for your resume
  • Sharpen your public speaking and leadership skills
  • Build lasting friendships and connections

Great Fit For: Rising juniors or seniors majoring in exercise science, public health, or health services administration and management (with additional opportunities for sophomores to serve as volunteer ambassadors).

How to Apply: Rolling admissions through an online application. Apply today!

Volunteer for Mindful Move-Out!

Come volunteer for Mindful Move-Out from April 27th through May 2nd!

The Opportunity: The Center for Sustainable Development and its partners need all hands on deck to collect and sort the donations they receive during move-out. This is a great opportunity to help their campus work towards our Zero Waste Goal of 90% waste diverted from landfills by 2035 (and to get first dibs on free clothes, housewares, and more)!

Benefits: Working can be counted for volunteer hours! Plus, this is a great chance to connect with the Center for Sustainable Development, which will have more opportunities in the fall, including internship positions.

Great Chance For: Anyone looking to get involved on campus, anyone needing volunteer hours, and anyone wanting to get some free stuff!

To Volunteer: Use this link to sign up!

Email sustainability@cofc.edu and/or zerowaste@cofc.edu with any questions.

Everyone’s Invited to Cougar Coffee on Monday, March 31st!

The College of Charleston is excited to invite the campus community to the inaugural Cougar Coffee—an event designed to encourage meaningful conversations, build connections, and step outside of comfort zones, all over a great cup of coffee (and food)!

The Event: This event is a product of many conversations amongst stakeholders here at the College, who are delighted to bring Cougar Coffee to all members of the College of Charleston campus community: faculty, staff, and students!

When & Where: This energizing event will be…

  • On Monday, March 31st, from 9:30–11:00 a.m.
  • In the Cistern Yard

Attending? There’s no registration necessary; just show up and enjoy!

Check the flyer for more information, or email Kendall Cage (cagek@cofc.edu) with any questions.

Honors is Hiring BGS Peer Facilitators for Fall 2025!

Apply to serve as a BGS peer mentor to the class of 2029 next fall!

The opportunity: BGS Peer Facilitators are a critical part of the BGS first year experience, serving as a mentor, teacher, advisor, coach, and crucial connecting link for first year students.

  • As paid student workers, PFs receive training from the Center for Excellence in Peer Education and get to help shape the curriculum for the next BGS class.

Benefits include:

  • Developing leadership skills.
  • Connecting with faculty and staff.
  • Building community within Honors.
  • Work eight paid hours/week in Fall 2024.

How to apply: Download the Peer Facilitator application and submit the following to Honors@cofc.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31.

  1. The completed app
  2. Your resume
  3. Unofficial transcript to

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitator Job Description

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitators support first-year students in their transition to college life through classroom leadership and one-on-one mentoring activities.  Students selected for this role will demonstrate an excellent BGS and Honors Engaged performance, provide a strong application and statement of interest, and deliver a compelling interview with the Honors FYE Team.

Applications can be downloaded directly from the Honors HUB and should be submitted in a pdf format to Honors@cofc.edu by 5 PM on January 31, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete the PF training course through the Center for Excellence in Peer Education during Spring 2025 or at the beginning of Fall 2025. The course will be offered at the following times:
    • Spring 2025 – Express II TEDU 205 TR 3:05 PM-4:45 PM
    • Fall 2025 -Express I TEDU 205 MW 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM
  • Commit to at least 7 hours per week in Fall 2025, including class meeting time and one BGS Team meeting each week. Students will be paid $10-$11/hour.
  • Model positive academic, professional and civic development for peers.
  • Lead a weekly class meeting of approximately 18 first-year Honors students.
  • Mentor first-year Honors students via individual meetings throughout the Fall semester.
  • Be a member of the Honors College in good standing.
  • Attend Spring 2025 retreat (March 15, 2025) and Fall 2025 retreat (August 14, 2025).
  • Plan Fall 2025 schedule to accommodate Honors BGS classes and team meetings.
  • Prioritize schedule and activities to allow sufficient flex time to fulfill all elements of the PF role.

Terms and Benefits:

  • This role engages Peer Facilitators in the inner workings of the Honors College FYE and fosters opportunities for student employees to build relationships with Honors students, faculty, and staff.
  • The Peer Facilitator completes a timesheet and log to ensure payment every two weeks. The final paycheck will be issued in the pay period following the last day of employment.
  • The Peer Facilitator position includes a performance evaluation at the end of each semester. The evaluation process includes a self-evaluation and a performance review by the supervisor(s). Rehiring for subsequent years is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

Special Preferences given to:

  • Those with a GPA of 3.4 or higher
  • Those with exemplary work when they were Honors FYE students
  • Those who plan to take no more than 15 hours in Fall 2025
  • Those who have reasonable time commitments in Fall 2025 that do not detract from PF responsibilities

Reports To:

Honors is Hiring BGS Peer Facilitators for Fall 2025!

Apply to serve as a BGS peer mentor to the class of 2029 next fall!

The opportunity: BGS Peer Facilitators are a critical part of the BGS first year experience, serving as a mentor, teacher, advisor, coach, and crucial connecting link for first year students.

  • As paid student workers, PFs receive training from the Center for Excellence in Peer Education and get to help shape the curriculum for the next BGS class.

Benefits include:

  • Developing leadership skills.
  • Connecting with faculty and staff.
  • Building community within Honors.
  • Work eight paid hours/week in Fall 2024.

How to apply: Download the Peer Facilitator application and submit the following to Honors@cofc.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31.

  1. The completed app
  2. Your resume
  3. Unofficial transcript to

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitator Job Description

Fall Honors FYE Peer Facilitators support first-year students in their transition to college life through classroom leadership and one-on-one mentoring activities.  Students selected for this role will demonstrate an excellent BGS and Honors Engaged performance, provide a strong application and statement of interest, and deliver a compelling interview with the Honors FYE Team.

Applications can be downloaded directly from the Honors HUB and should be submitted in a pdf format to Honors@cofc.edu by 5 PM on January 31, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete the PF training course through the Center for Excellence in Peer Education during Spring 2025 or at the beginning of Fall 2025. The course will be offered at the following times:
    • Spring 2025 – Express II TEDU 205 TR 3:05 PM-4:45 PM
    • Fall 2025 -Express I TEDU 205 MW 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM
  • Commit to at least 7 hours per week in Fall 2025, including class meeting time and one BGS Team meeting each week. Students will be paid $10-$11/hour.
  • Model positive academic, professional and civic development for peers.
  • Lead a weekly class meeting of approximately 18 first-year Honors students.
  • Mentor first-year Honors students via individual meetings throughout the Fall semester.
  • Be a member of the Honors College in good standing.
  • Attend Spring 2025 retreat (March 15, 2025) and Fall 2025 retreat (August 14, 2025).
  • Plan Fall 2025 schedule to accommodate Honors BGS classes and team meetings.
  • Prioritize schedule and activities to allow sufficient flex time to fulfill all elements of the PF role.

Terms and Benefits:

  • This role engages Peer Facilitators in the inner workings of the Honors College FYE and fosters opportunities for student employees to build relationships with Honors students, faculty, and staff.
  • The Peer Facilitator completes a timesheet and log to ensure payment every two weeks. The final paycheck will be issued in the pay period following the last day of employment.
  • The Peer Facilitator position includes a performance evaluation at the end of each semester. The evaluation process includes a self-evaluation and a performance review by the supervisor(s). Rehiring for subsequent years is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

Special Preferences given to:

  • Those with a GPA of 3.4 or higher
  • Those with exemplary work when they were Honors FYE students
  • Those who plan to take no more than 15 hours in Fall 2025
  • Those who have reasonable time commitments in Fall 2025 that do not detract from PF responsibilities

Reports To: