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Month: March 2020

CSI Support and Registration online sessions

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Join the Center for Student Involvement for open Zoom sessions with our staff to help answer any questions you may have. See schedule below and a full list of virtual events on our website.

Ask Us Anything

We are here to help answer your questions! Join our Zoom call any time throughout the hours listed below to speak with CSI staff!

How to Get Ready for Registration

Make sure you are gathering everything you need to complete registration in April, including your organization’s accomplishments and constitutions. Join our Zoom chat to learn more and ask any questions you may have!

Registration Help Hour

Drop in during the first day of registration and ask any questions you have about the process and requirements!

Creating & Updating Constitutions

Learn best tips and practices for updating your organization’s constitution as we head into registration this April. Join our Zoom call to learn more and ask questions!

Student Org Basics Presentation

This presentation will include an overview of services provided by the Center for Student Involvement, a brief tour of OrgCentral and feature highlights, and information about resources available to registered student organizations. More sessions times for the month of April are posted on the CSI website.

Big 12 Virtual Career Fair

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Don’t miss the Big 12 Virtual Career Fair! Login anytime on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST to meet with over 150 different employers. Visit https://www.k-state.edu/careercenter/students/events/cfbig12.html to view a list of participating employers, review an online tutorial and get more tips to make the most out of your time. Let’s show we are #kstatestrong!

Social Media & CSI Update Submission Forms in OrgCentral

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During this time, we still put you and your organization at the forefront of what we do. We want to make sure that you have the opportunity to get your information about your organization out to the rest of the community.

We have added two submission forms in OrgCentral for your use – one for our social media platforms, Twitter and Instagram, and one for our weekly email newsletter, the CSI Update.

Please note: all organizations, DSOs and ISOs, are more than welcome to submit to the CSI Update. However, for the time being, only DSOs are able to submit for our social media platforms. Should this change, Center for Student Involvement will post a notice.

If you have any questions regarding the CSI Update, please contact Sara Heiman (sjheiman@k-state.edu).

If you have any questions regarding our social media platforms, please contact Marissa Vitols (mvvitols@k-state.edu).

Academic Achievement Center (AAC) Resources

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PDF File of AAC Online Resources

Link to AAC Zoom virtual labs

Link to Academic Success Tool

Further information on remote learning

The Academic Achievement Center has the following academic success resources online and available for students. Please visit our website k-state.edu/aac for up-to-date information and to access resources.

Academic Coaching:

Academic Coaching is available to all K-State students from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. No appointments are necessary — students can connect with a coach in a virtual “drop-in” format called the Learning Lab. Click “Connect to Academic Coaching” to meet an academic coach in the virtual Learning Lab.

Academic Coaches can help with:

·         Navigating online learning,

·         Connecting to campus resources,

·         Understanding course expectations,

·         Academic and time management challenges, & more!

Tutoring Services: 

Tutoring is available to all K-State students. Tutoring sessions are by appointment and all sessions will be held using Zoom. Students can sign up for tutoring by visiting our website or SSC/Navigate.

Academic Success Tools:

We have many of our academic success tools and resources online along with guides and videos to implement these tools. Find an academic success tool on our website and visit our Academic Achievement Center YouTube channel to learn. Videos will continue to be updated.

Office of First-generation Students:

Please contact firstgen@ksu.edu with questions or for resources to support first-generation students.

Scholar Services: 

Please contact the Academic Achievement Center at achievement@ksu.edu with questions and please visit k-state.edu/aac for resources to support students.

 

Thank you for your continued collaboration and effort to get students connected to academic success resources. Please reach out with any questions, ideas, or concerns.

Important Census 2020 Information

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“The Census is important to the communities that surround K-State because of the funding decisions that will impact the services we all enjoy.

With recent campus changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students may have left their campus home for the academic year. The Census Bureau recommends that students be counted in their university community where they would normally be living. The following video explains more.”

To watch the video and read the full K-State Today article, follow this link.

Learn more at 2020census.gov.

Financial Assistance through K-State Proud

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If you are looking for a way to help support K-State students needing financial assistance, consider donating to K-State Proud!

To submit a self-nomination for a Student Opportunity Award, or to submit a 3rd party nomination, visit the Student Opportunity Award page on the K-State Proud site.

About K-State Proud

K-State Proud is a student-led, nationally recognized fundraising campaign for K-State. Guided by the leadership of Student Foundation, the campaign encourages students to show their K-State pride through philanthropy. All student campaign donations establish Student Opportunity Awards for fellow K-State students.

Campus Resources

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K-State COVID-19 Website – https://www.k-state.edu/covid-19/
With news and information changing so rapidly, K-State has launched a new website where you can keep track of press releases, updates and alerts related to the university.

Mental Health Support – 785-532-6927
Counseling Services is available to assist you with any mental health needs that you might have. They are available for phone consultations. Their email is counsel@k-state.edu.

Student Access Center – https://www.k-state.edu/accesscenter/
The Student Access Center is operating virtually and has lots of information to help you transition to online classes. This includes accommodations for online classes such as: note-taking services; alternative text; or captioning requests.

Academic Achievement Center – https://www.k-state.edu/aac/
Starting March 23, AAC services will be available virtually. The resources available online include academic coaching (available to ALL K-State students from 9-5, Monday-Friday). No appointments are necessary. Academic coaches can help with navigating online learning; connecting to campus resources; understanding course expectations; academic and time management challenges, and more. Click “Connect to Academic Coaching” on their website to enter the virtual Learning Lab. Tutoring Services (available to ALL K-State students) will also be available using Zoom.  Visit their website or SSC/Navigate to sign up for tutoring sessions.

Powercat Financial – https://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/
Powercat Financial is accepting student appointment requests for remote sessions by visiting their website. Powercat Financial offers free financial counseling. They can also be reached at powercatfinancial@k-state.edu.

K-State Libraries Online Resources – https://www.lib.k-state.edu/continuation
K-State Libraries is continuing to provide services and resources, listed on their website. This includes online research materials and Interlibrary Loan. You can also chat with a librarian, Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm or Friday 8am-5pm.

CSI hosts open Q&A sessions online

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Join the Center for Student Involvement March 23-27 for open Zoom sessions with our staff to help answer any questions you may have. See schedule below and a full list of virtual events on our website.

Ask Us Anything

We are here to help answer your questions! Join our Zoom call any time throughout the hours listed below to speak with CSI staff!

How to Get Ready for Registration

Make sure you are gathering everything you need to complete registration in April, including your organization’s accomplishments and constitutions. Join our Zoom chat to learn more and ask any questions you may have!

Creating & Updating Constitutions

Learn best tips and practices for updating your organization’s constitution as we head into registration this April. Join our Zoom call to learn more and ask questions!

Organization Registration for 2020 – 2021

Posted on by Marissa Vitols

Registration for student organizations will open on April 1 as previously planned. OrgCentral registration will open and will be able to be completed digitally from a distance. In-person registration workshops will be transitioned to virtual methods; these workshops are a requirement for new organizations and optional for those groups that were registered for 2019-2020. Information about the registration process will be updated regularly on the CSI website.

Public Notary Services

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Due to recent University updates, the Center for Student Involvement will no longer be available to service the community for public notary projects.

We urge you to check with resources in the community that are still open for notary services. If you have any questions and concerns, contact the Center for Student Involvement at any time.

KSU Blood Drive Updates – Spring 2020

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Our KSU drive is still happening – with some changes being made to location!  Attached is a poster with the new locations!

We will be at The Holiday Inn at The Campus (across from the Union) & at Rally House!!  Please, help us spread the word about this change!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!  I realize that you may not have many (if any) club members who can volunteer, but we’re going to make do with what we can.

Please let me know if you think your club will still be participating!  Here is a google doc for volunteers to sign up whenever they’re available.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-_6Nk4XvpkeOGW9q_ij6Pnuw4GvJ3cGdx3Fwox7-_c/edit

These are uncertain times, but one thing IS certain – cancer patients will still need blood, premature babies, will still need blood, those in car accidents, will still need blood.  It’s important that blood IS on the shelf.  So, if you’re healthy – PLEASE DONATE!!!

The ARC is putting MANY measures in place to ensure that our drives are a SAFE location for people to give their life saving blood.

As blood drives are canceled due to coronavirus concerns, the American Red Cross strongly urges healthy individuals to give blood to help patients in need. We understand why people may be hesitant to come out for a blood drive, but want to reassure the public that we are taking additional precautions to ensure the safety of our donors and staff:

  • We are checking the temperature of staff and donors before entering a drive to make sure they are healthy.
  • We have hand sanitizer for use before entering the drive, as well as throughout the donation process.
  • We are spacing beds, where possible, to follow social distancing practices between blood donors.
  • Red Cross employees follow strict safety procedures, including:
    • Wearing gloves and changing them often; wiping down all donor-touched surfaces and equipment; and preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub.

If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Ingalls by email (kristi.ingalls@redcross.org) or by phone ((316) 641-3972).

 

Passing the Torch: A Guide to Preparing Your Org for 2020 – 2021

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The Center for Student Involvement will host two workshops after Spring Break to help student organizations prepare for leadership transitions and change as they wrap up the 2019-2020 academic year and look forward to 2020-2021.

Leadership transitions are one of the most important pieces of student organization success. These 45-minute workshops will provide you with a guide for making sure your org is set up to survive the summer and jump into Fall 2020 and land on your feet!

Passing the Torch workshops – your RSVP on OrgCentral is appreciated!

Tuesday, March 24, 5:30pm, Union 206

Thursday, March 26, 3:45 pm, Union 114 – CSI Conference Room

Diversity Programming Committee Requests – Due March 6th

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Applications for Diversity Programming Committee funding will close at 5 p.m. March 6. The committee is currently reviewing requests for events that will happen between the first day of the fall semester and Oct. 31. The link to apply for funding can be found online.

The Diversity Programming Committee allocates funds to student organizations that are hosting large-scale events that are intended to dissuade prejudice and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or age. Requests for DPC funding must be a minimum of $3,000 and the events must be hosted on K-State’s campus. Additionally, projects must be free and open to all K-State students.

Any questions about DPC funding can be directed to Nathan Bothwell, chair, at ndbothwell@k-state.edu.

Student Life Award Nominations are Open

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Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit a nomination for at least one of the following awards:

 

Outstanding Staff Awards

Additional award criteria and nomination information can be found at: Outstanding Staff Awards

·The Outstanding Graduate Student Staff Member Award recognizes one full-time graduate student within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role.

·The Outstanding Unclassified New Professional Award recognizes one full-time professional within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role and who has been employed within the Division of Student Life for a minimum of 1 year but no more than 4 years.

·The Outstanding Unclassified Professional Award recognizes one full-time professional within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role and who has been employed within the Division of Student Life for a minimum of 5 years.

 

Putting Students First Awards

Additional award criteria and nomination information can be found at: Putting Students First Awards

·The Dr. Susan Ariola Bosco Putting Students First Award for Faculty recognizes one full-time faculty member who has had a major impact on student success at Kansas State University.

·The Dr. Susan Ariola Bosco Putting Students First Award for Division of Student Life Staff, recognizes one full-time staff member within the Division of Student Life who has had a major impact on student success at Kansas State University.

 

Nominations are due by Sunday, March 22, 2020. Questions regarding these awards should be directed to Sara Heiman, Student Life Staff Development and Engagement Committee Co-Chair at sjheiman@ksu.edu.

Spring 2020 International Week

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International Week is just about 1 month away!  One of our departmental student organizations, International Coordinating Council, works hard to coordinate an amazing week showcasing some of the diversity that exists on our campus.  I hope you all will consider sharing this publicity with other colleagues and students you interact with.  All of the events are family friendly and a great way to interact and learn about our international community.

Here is a little more information about the week.  The week will kick off with an international fashion show with clothing from around the world.  The international parade will be a parade of flags that will start at the ISC, then walk down Mid-Campus Drive, pass by Hale library,  stop at the Union for pics, then toward Engineering and then loop back around to the ISC.  Feel free to walk with us or cheer us and take pics along the route.  The international panel discussion is entitled “Optimizing your International Experience” with a panel of faculty, staff, and students sharing their thoughts on the topic.  The International Dance Lessons will include dance lessons from around the world, changing style each 20-30 minutes.  No dance experience is necessary.  The International Cultural Exhibition is a lovely showcase of cultures in the Union Courtyard where different students set up tables and share information about their cultures.  The final event is a talent show which will include songs, dance, musical performances, and other talent from all around the world.

 

Live Ideas Undergrad Journal – Essay Contest

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The Live Ideas Undergraduate Journal is hosting an essay contest that is currently accepting submissions. The top three submissions will receive monetary prizes — first place $200, second place $100 and third place $50 — and publication in the Live Ideas April edition. The submission deadline is March 15.

ALL ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT. Live Ideas is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed undergraduate journal that engages with all academic disciplines in an understandable, enjoyable format.

Read more about the contest or submit online. 

Live Ideas is the open-access, peer-reviewed undergraduate journal of K-State’s primary texts certificate program.