Check out the Lonon Foundation’s Hike for Mike event! Hike for Mike has all day fun, including a memorial hike, live music, local food, and more!
Hike for Mike will take place on October 1st from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Palmetto Island County Park.
Come out and support this great cause and potentially win some raffle prizes!
Register for Hike for Mike here!
NJAC (Not Just Another Club) has released a few of its meeting times for the upcoming fall semester!
The REACH program is looking for students to join NJAC. NJAC is a mentoring club on campus that connects mentors and mentees. Mentors and mentees participate in a wide range of activities together, including studying, going to the gym, attending sporting events, and just hanging out.
To learn more, attend one of the following club meeting times: Monday, September 19 at 6:30, Wednesday, October 10th at 6:30, and Monday, November 11th at 6:30. (All club meetings are in RSS 249).
For additional information, check out @cofc_njac on Instagram!
Interested in making CofC a more sustainable community? The Cougar Changemaker Program aims to empower the campus community to create innovative sustainability initiatives through an accessible and well-supported change-making framework.
The Center for Sustainable Development is looking for projects that aim to make the College of Charleston campus more sustainable. Each semester, the Center for Sustainable Development can provide funding for up to $5,000!
The CofC Change Maker Program is a lengthy application, but the first part of the application is due September 26th, 2022.
This is an amazing opportunity to make a positive local impact and boost your résumé.
For any questions or for more application information, please reach out to the Center for Sustainable Development.
With more community partners than ever, Honors Engaged is expanding our student leadership team!
The opportunity: As a project mentor, you will lead and mentor FYE students, and you will develop academically and professionally through your own research in HONS 398.
Requirements: To be a project mentor, you must enroll in HONS 398 and be able to meet with the leadership team at one of the following times:
You must also be able to attend the Project Mentor Retreat on Saturday, September 10th from 9am-2pm.
Great fit for: Students looking to fulfill their Honors Immersed requirement, give back to the Charleston community, and/or add valuable professional/research experience to their resume.
How to join the team: For more information, reach out to honorsengaged@cofc.edu.
The Honors College is looking for Honors Ambassadors to provide peer-to-peer recruitment that will help shape the Honors College class of 2027 and determine your future peers in the Honors College.
The opportunity: Honors Ambassadors assist with Honors recruitment events like info sessions, student panels, and sit-downs, and generally serve as the student voice in the Honors admissions process.
Benefits: Ambassadors share their candid lived experiences as a student in the Honors College and provide a personalized touch to the admissions process, gaining professional development, leadership experience, and interpersonal communication skills along the way!
How to apply: Fill out this form to express your interest by September 5. The Honors admissions team will then contact you with next steps.
Honors Ambassadors – Position Description
Honors Ambassadors provide peer-to-peer recruitment that is essential to recruiting students who are a good fit for the Honors College. Honors Ambassadors share their candid lived experiences as a student in the Honors College and provide a personalized touch to the admissions process.
Qualifications:
Time commitment:
Responsibilities:
Requirements to Remain Active:
Benefits:
The College’s REACH Program has a paid, year-long student worker position that includes on-campus housing at a reduced rate.
What is the REACH Program? A four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities that promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the following areas: Academics; Socialization; Independent Living; Career Development.
The opportunity: Helping to support the incoming freshmen cohort of REACH students in their transition to college by serving as a live-in student assistant.
Benefits: 10 hours of paid work per week plus a room in Kelly House residence hall for REACH freshmen at a reduced rate.
To apply: Read below for more details then apply on Handshake.
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Overview:
The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year fully inclusive program for students with intellectual disabilities addressing the areas of academics, independent living, social skills development, and career development.
Appointment Length:
August – May (including training prior to working Move-in Weekend and staying for breaks or evacuation until all students have left).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Time Requirements & Earnings:
This is a full time Student Assistant position requiring 10 hours of work per week, with estimated earnings of $10.00/hr.
Additionally, the Student Assistant will be provided a room within Kelly House residence hall for REACH freshmen half of housing costs are provided in addition to the earnings mentioned above. As a live-in position, the work week may not be the typical 8:30am-5:00pm working hours and the Student Assistant is expected to have flexible availability throughout the week.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Student Assistant position will exhibit responsibility, patience, flexibility, and leadership. A teamwork approach is essential. Excellent verbal communication skills are crucial. As is a dedication to working with the students to increase their independence. Experience with education and/or students with disabilities is preferred. Must be currently enrolled at the College of Charleston and must maintain a full-time student status during the time of employment. Must be in good standing with the College.
About College of Charleston REACH Program
The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities that promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the following areas:
To Apply:
Submit applications in Handshake or contact Kendra Kimbro directly at KimbroK@cofc.edu
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The College’s REACH Program, a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, is looking for current CofC students to serve as peer mentors for the fall 2022 semester.
What to expect: Participate in traditional college activities with your mentee, such as studying, eating meals, attending fitness classes and sporting events, going to the gym, and hanging out with one another.
Benefits: Support the CofC community and build a truly valuable relationship with one of your peers.
How to sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/aw9EcqevpG
There are still seats remaining in HISP252 Spanish as a Global Language for this fall.
Class premise: The course, which will be taught in English, will explore what makes a language global, and why Spanish is a global language. Students will explore the role that Spanish plays politically, economically, and culturally across the globe.
Course details: HISP 252.02; CRN: 16723; exclusively online asynchronous instruction.