The Student Life/Student Activities Office
Western Connecticut State University
Student Center 220
(203) 837-8214
Student life is a collective effort at Western Connecticut State University. Students with a common bond may seek to form a student organization. The Student Government Association has the responsibility to provide financial assistance to the group if it meets the SGA's funding criteria. The Student Life/Student Activities Office provides assistance with event organization and execution, leadership development and group dynamics to meet the needs of the organization.
The Student Activities Calendar
- Student Activities Calendar- This calendar lists all club events and activities as well as all major university events. If you would like to place an event on this calendar, please contact the Student Life/Student Activities Office.
Links for Clubs and Organizations
- Clubs and Organizations at WestConn- This is a listing of all active clubs on campus with club description, contact information and links to individual club websites.
- Organization Forms- This site will supply clubs with all the forms necessary for events and operations.
- Student Government Association- This interactive website features any information that a club needs to request budgets and more. Check it out!
- Student Affairs- This site will link you to all the services in the Student Affairs division.
General Objectives of the Student Life/Student Activities Office
- To provide a well balanced, meaningful and diversified program of cultural, intellectual, and social experiences responsive to the needs and desires of the students.
- To provide an opportunity for student development thorough participation in the educational mission of Western Connecticut State University.
- To provide for the total integration of student sponsored events with the educational program of the University.
- To assist in the formation and recognition of new student organizations.
- To annually register all student organizations.
To assist and advise student organizations:
- How to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate their functions
- Set their goals and objectives
- Practice sound budgetary procedures
- Operate according to the rules and regulations established by various University organizations, including the Student Government Association, the Cashier's Office and the Student Life/Student Activities Office.
- To maintain effective communication with all segments of the University community.
- To provide professional assistance to student organizations for programming and/or problem solving.
- To provide leadership development programs which enhance the effectiveness of student leaders.
- To assist all student organizations with fiscal management.
- To provide services such as scheduling facilities and a master calendar of Student Life/Student Activities .
- Conduct an orientation program for student organization officers and advisors.
- Facilitate communication among student organizations, the Student Government Association and the administration.
- Facilitate the channeling of student concerns, recommendations, and actions to appropriate individuals and departments.
