At Oklahoma State, student leaders are responsible for the programming that occurs in the halls. This is a very unique model, and one that not only builds community but also builds strong student leaders. The Student Programming Model addresses the needs of our student population by utilizing the Student Learning Objectives and focusing them into four broad areas of academics, engagement, citizenship and wellness. Student leaders then have guidelines in each area of possible topics and ideas for programs.


    Academics

  • Academic success
  • 1. Grades
  • 2. Academic Conversations
  • 3. Tutoring opportunities
  • 4. Declaring/changing a major
  • 5. Fulfilling graduation requirements
  • 6. Study skills/test taking
  • 7. Attendance
  • 8. Relationship with advisor
  • Life-long learning
  • Out of class learning
  • 1. Faculty associates
  • Career development
  • 1. Exploring career options
  • 2. Resume writing, interviewing skills, etiquette

    Engagement

  • Resources - knowing what they are and how to use them within the campus and the community
  • 1. Locations
  • 2. Personnel involved
  • 3. Services offered
  • Activity/Membership
  • 1. Classroom
  • 2. Academic department
  • 3. Club/organization
  • 4. Residence hall
  • 5. Greek life
  • 6. Honor society
  • 7. Service group
  • 8. Etc.
  • Experience
  • 1. Seek out opportunity to experience a wide range of ideas
  • 2. Gain critical thinking skills
  • 3. Meet new people

    Citizenship

  • Diversity
  • 1. Interact with those different from us
  • 2. Learn to respect differences with individuals
  • 3. Show respect for all people
  • Responsibility
  • 1. Participate in self-governance
  • 2. Understand group accountability
  • 3. Gain a sense of responsibility to our community through service
  • 4. Accountability for our actions' effect on the community
  • Communication and Relating to others
  • 1. Gain self-assertive skills
  • 2. Develop skills valuable in meeting facilitation or public speaking
  • 3. Relating to others through responding appropriately to stress, living independently, relating to parents as an adult

    Wellness

  • Emotional
  • 1. UCS access and services offered
  • 2. Support groups
  • 3. Community agencies
  • 4. Effects of drug use
  • Spiritual
  • 1. Resources for spiritual outlets on campus and in community
  • Physical
  • 1. Nutrition and dining options
  • 2. Sexual education and health
  • 3. Living an active life (rather than sedentary)
  • Financial
  • 1. Credit cards, student loans, debt management
  • 2. Financial aid, grants, scholarships
  • 3. Contracts and legal documents (leases)