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Chapter 1: Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
The Center for Student Involvement located in the Student Union (2.506) is the ‘campus hub’ for student organizations and campus events. Commonly referred to as the CSI, the Center for Student Involvement helps UT Dallas students become more connected to campus life. We provide resources and services for student organizations and for students interested in participating in the many activities at UT Dallas.
The Center for Student Involvement staff members serve as resources, advisors, and educators.
The Student Organization Forum is the representative body of all registered student organizations on campus.
The Center for Student Involvement staff members are here to help. We serve as resources, advisors, and educators. Rely on CSI staff members for clarification, guidance and advice. We take great pride in our work to support students as well as the educational mission of The University of Texas at Dallas.
The Student Organization Forum (SOF) is the representative body of all registered student organizations on campus. SOF officers hold office hours in the CSI and provide support for all student organizations. The CSI is also home to SUAAB, the Student Union Advisory and Activities Board. SUAAB plans fun and entertaining events campus wide – you can find out more information at www.utdallas.edu/suaab.
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) maintains current information on each registered student organization, its officers or authorized representatives, its purpose, and its advisor. A student wishing to contact an organization may readily find information by visiting the CSI Office or by searching the Registered Student Organization database at www.utdallas.edu/csi.
CSI Staff
Kecia Baker Assistant Dean of Students
Tineil Lewis
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Categories of UT Dallas Student Organizations
There are a variety of student organizations that you can join at UT Dallas. Groups are dynamic, some continuing year after year, with new groups added every year. A general description of the types of organizations follows:
Academic Interest — Provide support for academic subjects Art and Music — Promote the enjoyment and/or performance of art and/or music Club Sports — Promote and develop common sports or recreation related interests Cultural — Provide support for students of various ethnic groups during their academic careers and promote cultural understanding Departmental/Educational — Promote the attainment of academic and professional excellence and establish a liaison between a particular school and the University Greek — Fraternities and Sororities Honor — Intended for students who are pursuing a particular field of study or who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement |
Political — Provide a means for students to support political issues, political parties, and candidates seeking office Recreation — Provide athletic oriented programs and/or recreational activities Religious — Provide a means for students of a particular denomination or religious affiliation to interact with others Service — Provide volunteers for on-campus and off-campus service-related projects Special Interest — Focus on a specific interest or topic Sponsored — Organizations that are funded by the University (SUUAB, Student Government, Cheerleaders, Crush, Power Dancers, etc) |
Resources and Services in the CSI
Come to the CSI for assistance and support for your student organization. If we don’t have what you need, we will work to help you get it. Complimentary services include:
- Student organization mailboxes
- Student organization storage lockers
- Lockers must be utilized for student organization purposes only and must be vacated upon notice by CSI staff. (Please come to the CSI to be placed on the waiting list)
- Lockers must be utilized for student organization purposes only and must be vacated upon notice by CSI staff. (Please come to the CSI to be placed on the waiting list)
- Computer access for student organization officers
- Laptop Check Out
- Copying and laminating for student organization materials
- Courtesy telephone and fax machine for all students (long distance calls and faxes require a calling card)
- Banners and posters
- Art supplies
- Bulletin boards
- Bulletin boards are awarded on a first-come first-served basis for student organizations that have been in existence for one long year. Bulletin boards must be updated and maintained.
Updated: January 4, 2011
