Center for Student Involvement - Campus Life - Adelphi University

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONCSI develops and implements all new studentOrientation programs at Adelphi University. CSIprovides programs designed to give incomingstudents and parents the information, tools, andPANTHERTAINMENT BOOTHcampus, including academic, social, community service,and religious-based clubs. There are many ways to makecontact with a club or organization – either through theclub mailbox located in the University Center, Room 110,through the club email account, or through OrgSync.Adelphi UniversityDivision of Student Affairsopportunities for an easy transition to college life.ORGSYNC Keep track and stay connectedDuring Orientation, lasting friendships and memorablewith campus clubs and organizations withexperiences are created. Students become familiarOrgSync. To find out about meetings andwith the campus, meet with advisers, and register forupcoming events, log onto OrgSync, easily accessedclasses—ready to pursue their academic journey asvia the service tab on eCampus. OrgSync makes it easysoon as the semester begins.to get—and stay—involved.HOMECOMING/FAMILY WEEKENDCONTACT USCSI, in collaboration with other departments,promotes a week of University activities. Studentclubs and organizations assemble with a collectiveschool spirit to provide fun and camaraderie forcurrent students and their families, and to welcomeback Adelphi alumni. In addition to athletic events,the excitement culminates with the crowning of theHomecoming King and Queen.COMMENCEMENTThe culmination of the student’s Universityjourney is celebrated by the Adelphi communityat Commencement. CSI furnishes information andmaterials to make this commemoration an enjoyableand memorable experience.Adelphi encourages students to participatein activities both on and off campus. ThePantherTainment Booth is a hub for Center forStudent Involvement activities and generalUniversity information.At the PantherTainment Booth throughout thesemester, students will find available:• Discounted movie passes• Professional sporting event tickets• Broadway show tickets• On-and-off campus event tickets• Campus informationGETTING INVOLVEDGetting involved in campus life enhances your collegeCenter for Student InvolvementUniversity Center, Room 110One South AvenueP.O. Box 701Garden City, NY 11530-0701Office (516) 877-3603Email: csi@adelphi.eduFor additional information about theCenter for Student Involvement, visitadelphi.edu/csiFacebook Group: Center for Student Involvement—Adelphi UniversityCommuter Hotline (516) 877-3785AIM: adelphicommuterCenter forStudentInvolvementexperience, provides an opportunity to developleadership skills, and time to bond with fellowclassmates. In addition to Greek Life and HonorSocieties, there are over 80 clubs and organizations on05/10-4024

c e n t e r for student involv e m e n tWHAT IS CSI?CSI is the Center for Student Involvement, the hub ofcampus life at Adelphi University. The Center houses amyriad of programs and activities, providing assistanceto students from the first day of Orientation to theculmination of the Adelphi experience at Commencement.To provide the foundation for a cocurricular education,students can obtain information from CSI for thefollowing:• Campus Life and Activities• Student Leadership Services• Greek Life and Social Fellowships• Multicultural Affairs• Adelphi Opportunity Program• Interfaith Center• Transfer Student Initiatives• Commuter Student Services• Volunteer/Community Services• New Student Orientation• Homecoming/Family Weekend• PantherTainment Booth• CommencementCAMPUS LIFE AND ACTIVITIESCampus life is an essential component of a student’scollege experience, and CSI provides the means toget involved. Over 80 student clubs and organizationsare available at the University, meeting a variety ofinterests from student government to communityservice. Whether commuter or resident, every student isencouraged to become part of the campus communitythrough the support services available from CSI.STUDENT LEADERSHIP SERVICESAll students are offered the opportunity to developtheir leadership skills. Workshops and presentationsprovide interested students with opportunitiesto improve proficiency in communication, timemanagement, organization, and other areas. In additionto a number of programs that allow students todevelop stronger leadership skills, Student LeadershipServices works hard to allow Adelphi students to gainrecognition for all of their work on campus.GREEK LIFE AND SOCIAL FELLOWSHIPSGreek Life at Adelphi University consists of all ofthe recognized fraternities, sororities, and socialfellowships. Greek organizations offer an environmentthat enhances the learning experiences available oncampus. They highlight the finest qualities among menand women: scholarship, leadership, a responsibility totheir community, and lifelong friendship.Membership in a fraternity, sorority, and socialfellowship can be among the most rewardingcollegiate experiences, and with a diverse array oforganizations to choose from, CSI encourages allstudents to consider Greek Life.MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSCSI provides opportunities to enhance the awarenessand appreciation of diversity, social justice issues, andthe concerns of traditionally underserved populations.CSI advises students and provides programming thathelps to foster a campus climate that celebrates andembraces difference.ADELPHI OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMAdelphi’s Opportunity Program is designed toprovide access to higher education for economicallydisadvantaged students each year. Students selectedfor this program receive additional funding andcounseling during their entire undergraduate tenure.Eligible students are identified by Student FinancialServices based on financial need.INTERFAITH CENTERThe Interfaith Center fosters an ecumenical andinterfaith presence on campus and introducesinterested members of the University community tohouses of worship in the area. The Center providesa campus ministry to suit individual needs throughspiritual guidance, counseling, educational programs,meditation, social events, and opportunities forworship. Housed in the Center is an interfaith librarycontaining reference materials on all religions.Services are conducted by Catholic, Humanist, Jewish,Muslim, and Protestant chaplains. The chaplains workcollaboratively to provide ecumenical prayer services.COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICESCommuter Student Services is housed withinCSI. Through the guidance of its staff, as well asthe Commuter Student Organization, CommuterAssistants, and Commuter Senators, commuterstudents can find out how to become involved incampus life. Services also include maps, timetables, aCommuter Hotline, and the availability of off-campushousing. For those unplanned circumstances, theoffice will lend helpful tools such as ice scrapers andumbrellas. Commuters can relax between classesin the University Center and Post Hall CommuterStudent Lounges, where they have access tocomputers, printers, and lockers. Five additionallounge areas are situated throughout the campus.VOLUNTEER SERVICESAdelphi University encourages its students toparticipate in community service and volunteerprograms. Through voluntary service and communityinvolvement, students become active andparticipating citizens in our society. By matching theneeds of local agencies, houses of worship, shelters,etc., with the interests of students and studentorganizations, CSI assists in coordinating volunteeractivities.Volunteer initiatives developed by CSI include theFreshman Community Action Program (FCAP) andAlternative Spring Break. FCAP offers incomingfreshmen an immediate connection to Adelphi’scommitment as a University engaged in communityservice and social involvement. Alternative SpringBreak engages students in social awareness andaction by offering community service projects. Sinceits inception, Alternative Spring Break in Costa Ricahas grown annually with increased participation.Students are able to match their volunteer serviceinterests to organizations and facilities in need ofassistance on the Volunteer Opportunities list on theCSI Web site: students.adelphi.edu/sa/csi/volunteeropportunities.phpc e n t e r for student involv e m e n t