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Student Organizations

Student organizations are a great opportunity to get involved on campus. There are so many benefits to being engaged on campus, including positive growth, higher GPAs, and fostering relationships.

Student Organizations on a College Campus

Student organizations are an essential part of college life, offering students a wide range of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow outside the classroom. These groups vary in focus and can include academic clubs, cultural associations, service organizations, political groups, recreational and sports clubs, performing arts groups, and special interest clubs such as those focused on sustainability, gaming, or entrepreneurship.

 

Benefits of Student Organizations:

  1. Personal and Professional Development:
    Involvement in student organizations helps students develop valuable skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, event planning, and time management. Many students also gain hands-on experience in organizing projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with diverse groups of people—skills that are highly sought after in the job market.
  2. Community and Belonging:
    Joining a student organization creates a sense of community. It helps students find like-minded peers, make friends, and feel connected to campus life. This can be especially beneficial for new or international students who are adjusting to a new environment.
  3. Academic and Career Advancement:
    Academic clubs and honor societies often provide mentorship, study support, and networking opportunities. Career-oriented organizations may host guest speakers, offer resume workshops, or connect students with internships and job openings.
  4. Cultural and Social Enrichment:
    Many organizations celebrate and share cultural traditions, advocate for social causes, or explore shared interests and hobbies. This fosters diversity and inclusion while encouraging personal growth and a broader worldview.
  5. Civic Engagement and Leadership:
    Service and advocacy groups give students the chance to make a positive impact on their community. Through volunteering and activism, students learn about social responsibility and develop a strong sense of civic identity.

 

What Students Gain:

  1. Lifelong friendships and professional connections
  2. Practical skills and leadership experience
  3. A stronger résumé and competitive edge in the job market
  4. A deeper understanding of themselves and others
  5. A more enriching and well-rounded college experience

 

Overall, student organizations are a dynamic part of campus life that contribute significantly to student engagement, satisfaction, and success. Whether a student is looking to lead, learn, serve, or simply connect, there's likely a group that fits their interests and goals.

Sycamore Leadership Coalition

The Sycamore Leadership Coalition (SLC) is the freshman leadership program sponsored by Student Government Association. Members of the SLC are incoming freshmen with the goal of getting themselves involved in SGA and the university. It is completely student-run and will allow those involved to create and run events that interest them while benefiting the ISU community. The experience that students get their first year will allow them to be more successful in their college career and other student organizations.

Contact Student Government Association in HMSU 621 or email Luke Tesmer, ISU-SGADL@indstate.edu for more information.

Campus Ministries 

With a diverse campus community that spans the spectrum of religion and spirituality, we seek to facilitate communication between representatives of religious organizations on and off campus.

Each organization seeks to enrich the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing opportunities for growth through fellowship, educational programs, worship services, recreation, entertainment, and the development of one's faith.

Staff support for this area is in HMSU 143. 

Miss ISU

The Miss Indiana State University (ISU) Scholarship Program serves as a preliminary competition for Miss Indiana. Each year, the winner of Miss ISU represents Indiana State University at the Miss Indiana pageant, with the hope of advancing to the Miss America competition.

The Miss ISU program was established in 1958 and continued until 1983. After a hiatus, the program was revived in 2002 and continues today.

In 1961, Kathleen Jane Burke became the first Miss Indiana State University to win the title of Miss Indiana. She went on to compete in the Miss America pageant, where she was recognized as a non-finalist talent winner for her monologue and fashion show. In 2019, Tiarra Taylor became the second Miss Indiana State University to earn the title of Miss Indiana.

The Miss ISU program continues to be a significant part of Indiana State University's tradition, encouraging young women through the four points of the crown (style, scholarship, service, and success) and make a positive impact in their communities. 

For more information about Miss ISU or how to join the competition, contact Ellen Malito-Green, Director, at Ellen.Malito-Green@indstate.edu or at 812-237-8111.