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The Center for Student Engagement at The George Washington University is committed to transforming the student experience and empowering students to become
The Center for Student Engagement at The George Washington
University is committed to transforming the student experience and
empowering students to become active and engaged global citizens
and leaders.
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First-Year Involvement Information Residential Experience
Student Organizations Greek Life GW Bound The Center for Student
Engagement
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81% - students involved in at least 1 organization 37% - hold
at least 1 leadership position 55% - hold at least 1 job or
internship 43% - participate in at least 1 hour monthly of service
First-Year Involvement
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Roommate relationships Start communication now Talk about
expectations in the room Best friends mantra Roommate Agreement
Required in the first three weeks Resources for students
Undergraduate, graduate, and professional staff Residential
Experience
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450+ student organizations Over 1,300 leadership positions Nine
categories of organizations Helps students connect to peers and
explore interests Student Organizations Fairs Day 3 and Welcome
Week http://studentorgs.gwu.edu Student Organizations
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32% of undergraduate student body Three governing councils
Interfraternity Council Multicultural Greek Council Panhellenic
Association All Greek GPA 3.20 New member GPA higher than first
year GPA Greek Life
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DC Bound Adventure Bound Help students create connections Sign
up through Colonial Inauguration Headquarters GW Bound
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Center for Student Engagement Colonial Crossroads Marvin Center
5 th Floor 202-994-6555 [email protected]
http://studentengagement.gwu.edu Contact Information
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Deeds Not Words ~ George Washington
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The Center aims to integrate civic engagement into George
Washington Universitys educational work. We focus GWs resources to
meet community needs beyond the campus, promote active citizenship
in a diverse democracy, and enhance teaching, learning and
scholarship at GW. Focus Areas: Community Service & Engagement;
Academic Service-Learning; Service Careers; & Social
Entrepreneurship About the Center
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SIGNATURE SERVICE EVENTS & IMMERSION PROGRAMS Community
Service & Engagement
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ON-GOING SERVICE PROGRAMS Community Service &
Engagement
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Academic Service-Learning KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION Over 45 courses
from introductory to capstones that extend classroom learning into
the community through meaningful and challenging service for
undergraduate and graduate students. Engage in scholarship through
community-based research projects with our faculty and
students.
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CAREERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD GW has some of the highest numbers
of off-campus professional opportunities in the nation. 40% of
federal work-study jobs are in the government & nonprofit
sector. Collaborating with the GW Career Center, students and
alumni can access volunteer, internship, and job opportunities
online through GWork. Service Careers
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Social Entrepreneurship IDEAS IN ACTION Institutional funding
and support is available to students working in collaboration with
community organizations through the Public Service Grant Commission
and the Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-
Learning.
One Part of Civil Rights History Congressman Kenneth Adams The
13 Adams States Office of Civil Rights stepped in The Adams Order
Eliminate the present day effect of past discrimination. The 60sa
movement
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Vision Through the development of strategic partnerships and
innovative diversity: programs; instruction; and community
building, the MSSC supports the growth of a university experience
that prepares student for life success in an increasingly diverse
and changing world The MSSC will contribute to university diversity
efforts to insure that all students have the same quality college
experience that creates the foundation of a lifelong relationship
with GW.
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Mission Support the shaping of a campus climate that welcomes
cultural, racial, ethnic, and intellectual diversity. Support the
academic, cultural, social, ethical, spiritual and professional
growth of the students we serve. Focus on the retention, inclusion
and increase in the participation rates for the broadest diversity
of students in university life. Partner with university life
service providers to support, guide and lead diversity efforts.
Assess and monitor campus climate in residence, classroom, and
student life Consult, troubleshoot, advise and advocate
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MSSC Cultural Education Programs Sept 15-Oct 15 Latino/Hispanic
Heritage OctoberLGBT National Coming Out October Bi-Racial
Awareness Week NovemberNative Indian Heritage Month Jan 21Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. FebruaryBlack History Month MarchWomens
History Month March South Asian Heritage Month April 21The Jackie
Robinson Series April Asian & Pac. Islander Heritage
AprilInterfaith Dinner April Interfaith Baccalaureate
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Student Engagement Programs Diversity/ Multi Cultural Block
Party New Student Welcome Series Weekly Webinars &
Documentaries Cultural Movie Nights Weekly Cross Cultural Potluck
Dinners Multi Cultural Thanksgiving Late Night Study Zone
Leadership and Diversity Conference RISE - Peer Mentor Program LGBT
Mentor Program
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Diversity Training Sessions Cross Cultural Communication
Diversity 101 Speak Up Responding to Bigotry Safe Zones Become and
LGBT Ally Transgender 101 Understanding Religious on Campus Campus
Conversations on Race Diversity and Leadership
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MSSC Special Programs & Partners Multi Cultural
Thanksgiving with Parent Services Diversity Keynote Series with
Faculty Welcome Week (Block Party) with CSE MLK Day of Service with
CCEPS Colonial Insight with Admissions CI, Welcome Week, Excellence
with Hallmark Programs Multi Cultural Graduation
Celebration-University Relations
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Religious Life Services and Programs 9/11 Interfaith Vigil
Interfaith Dinner MLK Day of Service Interfaith Baccalaureate
Faith-Based Student Org Advising Connections with local Faith
Communities Presidents Interfaith Community Service Challenge
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Mission Statement The George Washington University Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center provides a
comprehensive range of education, support and advocacy services to
create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive campus environment.
The LGBT Resource Center welcomes a diversity of racial, ethnic,
religious, political and cultural values and is committed to
enhancing acceptance and quality of life for the entire GW
community.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resource Center
Services and Programs LGBT Safe Zone and Ally Training Transgender
Awareness Training LGBT Student Speakers Bureau LGBT Mentor Program
LGBT Lending Library (DVDs and Books) LGBT Studies Minor (Womens
Studies Dept.) LGBT Resource Center (welcoming space open to
all!)
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How do I get involved? Check out our website,
http://gwired.gwu.edu/mssc/LGBT/ http://gwired.gwu.edu/mssc/LGBT/
Sign up for the LGBT Resource Centers Gay Agenda, our weekly
newsletter. E-mail us at [email protected] Come see us this Fall on the
third floor of the MSSC!
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The Building
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Engaging Staff
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A Day in the Life
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Deep Roots, Many Branches
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THE MSSC, it is more than just a building! Illuminating
diversityin the university! ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY ON G STREET! Dont
be a stranger, more importantly dont be strange.
Enthuuuuuuusiasm
