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NAME: Garrett Smith
HOMETOWN: Albertville, AL
POSITION: Vice President of Site Leaders, Alternative Student Breaks
FAVORITE INVOLVEMENT MEMORY:Through Alternative Student Breaks, I led a trip of students to Camp Summit, a camp located in Paradise, Texas, that provides barrier-free outdoor experiences for children and adults with disabilities. We had the opportunity to serve as camp counselors and assist with day-to-day living skills and lead campers in traditional camp activities such as horseback riding, archery, and recreational sports. Through this experience, we truly lived out the line of the Auburn Creed that states, “I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.”
WHY TO GET INVOLVED: Students should get involved on campus because it will enrich your overall college experience. Getting involved is an excellent way to explore what you’re passionate about while making lasting friendships and gaining relevant experience that will benefit you beyond your time Auburn. No matter what organization you join, you are going to have the opportunity to get pushed out of your comfort zone, learn your strengths, and grow as leader.
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NAME:Spring Up
NUMBER OF MEMBERS:129
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Spring Up is a leadership program designed for freshmen and sophomores who are looking to grow as leaders at Auburn and get connected to involvement opportunities across campus. Each group meets weekly, will participate in activities, and hear from student leaders from many of Auburn’s largest campus organizations.
Spring Up fosters students at auburn to become better leaders not only on campus but also in their careers. Staff and members create lasting friendships and memories while a part of Spring Up. Not only are relationships formed, but members also learn leadership, interview and service skills. Spring Up staff encourages members to be involved in other organizations on campus and will help in every step of the application and interview process.
Give Your 10 is an initiative to encourage Auburn students to engage in service opportunities on campus and beyond. Here at Auburn we “believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.” Give Your 10 challenges Auburn students to give 10 hours of their time to serve others!
In 2014, this inaugural program allowed students to complete a series of StrengthsQuest-based workshops geared towards leadership development through the use of strengths signature themes. Over 200 individual participants completed the training during the 2014-2015 academic year. Participants ranged from individuals to groups, teams and classes. Participating groups including the Auburn University Equestrian Team, the Student Government Executive team, and the Health and Wellness learning community benefitted from this valuable training.
Leadership Small Groups provide an opportunity for freshmen to learn from current student leaders and discuss important leadership topics in a fun and relaxed environment. Small groups of 10-15 freshman students will be placed with a senior student leader who has experience serving in various roles and campus organizations. Applications will be available on AUinvolve in August!
The Involvement Ambassadors serve as a resource for any student or student organization seeking assistance in finding opportunities for involvement. The Involvement Ambassadors provide one-on-one consultations with students as well as workshops for larger groups. And of course, we put on the Involvement Awards in the spring.
The Black Student Union at Auburn University upholds the following principles: to represent the interests and concerns of black students at Auburn University; to bring together all aspects of black student life for the purpose of improving the campus environment; encourage involvement of black students in all campus activities; discourage and abate institutional and individual acts and symbols of racism; and promotes the Auburn spirit and tradition of excellence.
