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Strengthening Student Organizations: A Comprehensive Plan created by Students and the Division of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Blog

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Enhance Trust and Communication : Strengthen relationships between students and university units.

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Student Organization Engagement and Involvement

The Student Affairs Blog

The Registered Student Organization Conduct Report provides students and parents historical context of organizations that have been found responsible for hazing and other violations of the Student Code of Conduct. VCU suspended university recognition of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity through May 15, 2025.

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Fostering Transparency and Dialogue: The Creation of the Student Leadership Executive Board (SLEB)

The Student Affairs Blog

Students expressed frustration over the lack of conversation about these changes, prompting the Division of Student Affairs leadership to take action. James Gahagan, Associate Vice President of Transformative Student Experiences.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

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Building Community through Faculty, Staff, and Student Mixers

The Student Affairs Blog

The Faculty, Staff & Student Mixers, hosted by The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) are designed to bring together members of VCU’s diverse communities in a welcoming and celebratory environment.

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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Four white peers questioned the student’s belonging to Penn, requested directions from him about the whereabouts of fried chicken, and referred to him as an n-word,” says McMickens, noting that the column inspired a silent student-organized, anti-racism demonstration comprising some 200 students, faculty members, and administrators.

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Presence | Blog | 4 Ways #SApros Can Help Students Articulate Their Essential Skills to Employers

Modern Campus

As student affairs professionals, we know that college students gain valuable skills and knowledge through participation in co-curricular experiences — such as service-learning, undergraduate research, campus employment, membership in student organizations, and more.