CSUEB Catalog 2008-2009: Organizatons/Activities

Organizations/Activities

	Activities
	Student Clubs and Organizations

Activities

Cultural Activities
Art, music, and theatre and dance engage, enrich and vitalize society. They are natural outgrowths of the educational mission of the university. The university's calendar includes world-class gallery exhibitions, performances and exhibits by our distinguished faculty, and a wide variety of student productions and events, as well as visiting artists, performers, and speakers of note.

For a copy of Cal State East Bay's music or theatre calendars, contact the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences Publicist at 510-885-3183.

Intercollegiate Athletics, Instructional and Recreational Programs
Cal State East Bay sponsors intercollegiate athletic programs for both men and women through the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. The university is a member of both the NCAA and the NAIA. Teams compete in the California Pacific Conference (NAIA) and as Division III independents (NCAA). The sports offered include basketball, soccer, cross country, and golf for men and women, plus baseball, softball, women's swimming, women's volleyball and women's water polo.

The university encourages you to participate in some form of physical activity. In addition to the program of intercollegiate athletics, opportunities exist for you to participate in instructional and recreational programs. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education offers for credit numerous instructional programs in sports, games, and exercise. The Department of Recreation and Community Services offers instructional programs in outdoor activities. The Recreational Activities Program, sponsored by the Associated Students, provides competitive and recreational opportunities during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters.

The university has two swimming pools, two racquetball courts, a martial arts facility, a basketball/multipurpose gymnasium, a dance studio, a stadium, a track, a baseball diamond, a softball diamond, a soccer field, and a multipurpose practice field. Information regarding programs should be obtained from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (885-3061). Groups interested in renting the facilities should contact the Office of Facility Reservations (885-3548). Student clubs or organizations interested in reserving facilities should contact the office of Student Life (885-3657).

The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics. Information concerning athletic opportunities available to male and female students and the financial resources and personnel that Cal State East Bay dedicates to the men's and women's teams may be obtained from the Athletic Director, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, PE 130, 885-3038.

Student Clubs and Organizations

More than 90 student clubs and organizations are active at Cal State East Bay. They encompass a broad range, including academic, cultural, professional, recreational, community service, religious, and political and special interests. They also offer you important opportunities for personal growth and friendship, as well as valuable educational experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. Student clubs and organizations sponsor many special events-lectures, films, music, and social activities each quarter.

The Student Life and Leadership Programs staff provides support and consultation to student clubs and organizations in planning programs and events; fund raising, publicity and promotion; and developing service projects and cultural programs. The staff also assists students interested in forming new student organizations or participating in a leadership development program.

Fraternities and sororities are also active at Cal State East Bay. The Greek system includes eight social sororities and six social fraternities, one coed community service fraternity and four coed academic fraternities. In addition to offering friendship and social activities, fraternities and sororities encourage scholarship, leadership and community service, and affiliation to national organizations that last a lifetime. Student Life and Leadership Programs provides support and assistance to individual chapters, as well as to the Greek governing councils.

Getting involved in student clubs and organizations is an excellent way to meet other students, develop leadership skills, and pursue special interests. The university encourages you to become active and involved in student clubs and organizations. More information is available from Student Life and Leadership Programs located in the Student Services Hub 1351, 510-885-3657; email: studentlife@csueastbay.edu; website: http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/slife.

Alumni Association
The Cal State East Bay Alumni Association was formed in 1961 to engage and connect with more than 95,000 alumni who remain an active and vital part of the university community. With a history of more than 40 years of participation in campus and alumni activities, the Association plays an important role in promoting the reputation of Cal State East Bay and creating a vibrant present and future for the university.

The Association works closely with the Office of University Advancement and the Office of the President to increase alumni involvement. The Association also maintains an active membership program that collects dues to provide financial support for scholarships, student programs, and special campus programs. Members receive a number of benefits including product and service discounts, special invitations to events, and exclusive access to university services, including the library and free parking.

Efforts to strengthen the connection among alumni and with the university include an online alumni community, alumni events through the Bay Area, support for the publication of the university magazine, and annual events to honor distinguished alumni.

Anyone with an interest in supporting Cal State East Bay is welcome to join the Association, although the voting membership is restricted to alumni. Applications are available online at www.csuebalumni.org and can also be obtained by contacting alumni@csueastbay.edu or 510-885-2877.

Leadership Development Programs
Student Life and Leadership Programs and the Division of Student Affairs offer students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through a variety of seminars, classes and conferences presented by campus and community leaders. Through these leadership programs, students gain the insight and skill to assume a leadership role on campus, in their career or in the community; build alliances with faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders; and enhance their future leadership potential.

Various leadership programs, depending on the student's class level and interest, are offered fall, winter, and spring quarters and are open to all Cal State East Bay students. For additional information, contact Student Life and Leadership Programs in the Student Services Hub 1351, 510-885-3657; website: http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/slife.

Student Government

Associated Students (A.S.): The Associated Students, Inc., is a non-profit corporation whose membership consists of all students enrolled at Cal State East Bay. Members are entitled to, and encouraged to participate in A.S. activities, and to vote in all student elections.

Board of Directors: The A.S. Board of Directors is composed of ten members: President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President of Finance, ASI Affairs, University Affairs, one director from each of the academic colleges, and one director from the Concord Campus. The Board establishes student government policies, appoints members of all committees, prepares and supervises the budget of the Associated Students, and works with the university in the planning, execution, and evaluation of many programs and projects.

The Board also appoints student members to university boards which include administrative, faculty, and student representation. These include the Cal State East Bay Foundation Board, Academic Senate, CFAC, Food Advisory Committee, and the Instructionally Related Activities Board. All vacant student government positions, including committees, are appointed by the Board of Directors.

A.S. Committees: The Associated Students' structure includes several standing and ad hoc committees. Membership in these committees offers experience in organizational and decision-making processes. The standing committees include executive, finance/personnel, colleges, and elections. The regular ad hoc committees include student organizations, program advisory, and Children's Center Advisory Roundtable.

Colleges Committee: The Colleges committee plans and sponsors activities of interest to undergraduate and graduate students in each academic college at Cal State East Bay and at the Concord Campus. Sponsored programs may be educational, social, professional, and cultural in nature, and must always be open to all students.

Academic Senate/Committees--Student Representatives: Student senators are elected in the spring quarter and may serve on senate committees except the Faculty Affairs and Promotion and Tenure Committees. Contact the Chair of Associated Students at 510-885-4843 for more information.

Administrative Offices: The administrative offices for the Associated Students and University Union, located on the third floor of the University Union, house the management and staff for both organizations. These offices offer many services to the campus community including University Union room reservations, check cashing, and fax services. Students may purchase health insurance, AC Transit tickets, discounted movie tickets, and copy cards. Associated Students provides banking services for clubs and organizations as well as mailboxes. For more information, call 510-885-4843.

Recreational Activities: The Associated Students Recreational Activities Program offers activities designed for personal recreation and fitness. Activities include sports leagues and tournaments, fitness classes, and outdoor recreation adventures. All activities which are discounted for students are open to the public. For a current schedule of events, call 510-885-4843 or stop by the University Union Room 314.

Programs: The Associated Students Program Department coordinates a wide variety of cocurricular activities designed to enhance the college experience. Programs are divided into four areas: social, recreational, cultural, and educational. They include films, comedy shows, musical performances, lecture programs, and special events. For more information on upcoming events or how to join the program board, call 510-885-4843.

Student Media
The university newspaper, The Pioneer, is produced in the Department of Communication. Student involvement in production of The Pioneer includes writing, editing, graphics, photography and advertising. The Pioneer is also published on the Internet. For more information about The Pioneer, call The Pioneer office at 510-885-3175. For more information about the advertising agency which sells ads in The Pioneer, call the agency office at 510-885-3526.