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Director:
Karlene Jackson Thompson
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Assistant to the Director: Ashley
Best
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The Office of Student
Activities is designed to guide and assist all student organizations
and clubs on the Brooklyn Campus, with regard to the planning,
organizing and implementing of each group's goals, and campus
activities. This office oversees all student activities, clubs
and organizations, their budgets, functions and purposes. By obtaining
approval through this Office, students can establish new organizations,
work with the university system on extracurricular activities,
and effect change for the betterment of the student body. Entering
freshman and all students in good academic standing are eligible
to take part in extra-curricular activities programs. Activities
as well as academics provide a balanced education and are therefore
encouraged. The Student Activities program offered through the
Office of Student Activities is funded by the University from
the proceeds of the Student Activities fee. The distribution of
the Student Activities Fee promotes a progressive, student-centered
program. Tuition remission is awarded to students who are executive
members of Student Government Association (SGA); Seawanhaka,
the student newspaper; Sound, the yearbook; WLIU Radio
and LIU-TV. The criteria for executive membership of any club
or organization include being a full-time matriculated student
with good standing and a GPA of 2.5/4.0, or higher.
The Office also hosts a
leadership training workshop which deals with issues of diversity,
time and stress management, alcohol, drugs, emotional and physical
abuse, and rape. In addition, the Office is responsible for administering
the Student Activity Grant renewable each semester, and which
allows students to work 15 hours per week in exchange for six
tuition credits. The grant is based on activities, academic performance
and financial need. In order to receive the grant students must
have 3.0 Grade Point Average, complete at least two semesters
(24 credits) and clear all outstanding balances. This grant is
a great help if you have the time to work the hours.
The Evening Intramurals
Program, also administered by the Office of Student Activities,
is a wonderful way to relax after a hard day of classes, or a
great way to keep fit. The program runs in the gymnasium from
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on weekends.
It offers self-defense, flag football, basketball, aerobics, chess,
pool, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, African dance, and a newly
equipped weight room. Evening Intramurals is free and open to
all LIU students. If you are interested, just come to the gym
at the times mentioned on the day assigned for your specific sport.
For more activity information come to S-304.
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