1. Involvement

2. Why to get Involved? John Gardner's nine reasons to get involved: 1) YOU'LL MEET PEOPLE 2) YOU'LL EXPERIMENT AND GAIN EXPERIENCE 3) YOU'LL IMPROVE YOUR ABILITIES 4) YOU'LL GET THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE 5) YOU'LL FEEL AT HOME FASTER 6) YOU'LL MANAGE STRESS BETTER 7) YOU'LL ORGANIZE YOUR TIME BETTER 8) YOU'LL IMPROVE YOUR RESUME 9) YOU'LL MEET ORGANIZATION ADVISORS

3. “When active students look back on their college experiences they have fond memories of their activities inside and outside the classroom. They attest to the learning and the satisfaction experienced through involvement. By combining the skills you develop through campus and community involvement with the knowledge you learn in the classroom, you become much better prepared for your future.” –John Gardner

4. How to get Involved Office of Student Involvement in the Memorial Union Flyers around campus and in academic buildings Ask friends and professors Also take a look at: http://www.uri.edu/studentorg/

5. Different types of organizations Leadership, Honors, Cultural, Social, Social Change, Gender, Career Related, Greek, ROTC, Spiritual, Fine Arts, Sports, Peer Educators, Service, Governmental, Programming, Special Interest, Academic Related, Public Interest, Outdoor Adventure and Student Senate

6. College of Business Clubs American Marketing Association (AMA) Beta Alpha Psi Business Student Advisory Council (BSAC) Financial Management Association Ram Fund Supply Chain Management Club Entrepreneurship Club Women in Business

7. University Clubs Student Alumni Association Student Entertainment Committee The MOB WOWW Student Senate Best Buddies Army ROTC

8. URI Greek Life Sigma Kappa Sigma Delta Tau Delta Zeta Chi Omega Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Xi Delta Phi Sigma Sigma Alpha Delta Pi Sigma Pi Zeta Beta Tau Alpha Tau Omega Chi Phi Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Chi Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Phi Epsilon Phi Gamma Delta Tau Epsilon Phi

9. How to create an organization/club Recruit 10 members Meet with the Student Organization Advisory Review Committee (SOARC) Contact SOARC for paperwork Get Student Senate approval

10. GET INVOLVED!