8.0 Office of Student Engagement and Student Activities

8.1 About the Office of Student Engagement and Student Activities

The Office of Student Engagement manages the UMSV Student Center, located in the Elizabeth Seton Library, and plans and implements campus-wide activities, coordinates the functioning of all student clubs and organizations, and provides programs and services for commuter students.

8.2 Annual Student Events

Each year, there are numerous programs and activities that promote student learning, encourage a sense of community, and provide opportunities for personal development on campus. Events are open to all current UMSV students.

Learn more about Annual Student Events

8.3 Student Clubs and Organizations

All full-time, undergraduate Mount Saint Vincent students in good standing are invited to become members of UMSV clubs or organizations.

All UMSV clubs and organizations support the University’s non-discrimination policy. Individual clubs or organizations may have additional requirements for continued membership, such as attendance at meetings, participation in programs, or service hours.

8.4 Commuter Life

8.4.1 Commuter Assistant (CA) Program

Commuter Assistants are upper class commuter students who are involved in campus life and interested in assisting first year commuter students successfully integrate into the Mount community. CAs advise first year commuter students on issues relating to transitioning to college while living at home, adjusting to the demands of college academics, commuting smartly and parking. CAs provide programs for commuter students and encourage first year commuter students to get involved in campus clubs and organizations and attend campus.

8.4.2 Lockers

Lockers are available to all full-time commuting students. Arrangements should be made the first week of the academic year. Lockers will be rented out on a first-come, first-served basis through Student Engagement.

8.5 Student Government

8.6 Student Publications

Mount Saint Vincent began publishing a student-run literary journal on campus in 1921.

Learn more about the student publications

8.7 University Committees with Student Representation

There are many opportunities for students to participate in ad hoc committees, that is, those that are created for a specific purpose and then disbanded. Students are always welcome to serve on these. In recognition of the fact that each segment of the UMSV community has a unique contribution to make with respect to the development and implementation of University policies, the following standing committees with student representation have been established:

Faculty Senate: The Faculty delegates its authority to act or resolve issues to the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate shall serve as the formal and official voice of the University community with the power to initiate, formulate and recommend proposals affecting the University to the President. The Senate shall be the primary channel through which the President shall obtain a representative view on issues affecting University policy. Two SGA members will serve on the Senate. One of these members is the SGA President and the other is selected by SGA. Both student members are non-voting, ex officio members.
Committee on Campus and Student Life: The Campus and Student Life Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the Dean of Students on matters of University policy and on policies, procedures, and compliance with state, federal, and other forms of regulation. This committee serves as the state mandated Advisory Committee on Campus Security and NCAA Compliance committee. SGA selects six students to serve on this Committee but only three serve as decided by the Chair.
Committee on Mission: The Committee on Mission serves as a representative body of the University campus community that advises and assists the Director for Mission and Ministry in fostering, assessing, and developing programs to extend the Catholic, Ecumenical, and Inclusive Mission of the University. SGA selects two students to serve on this Committee.
Committee on Institutional Outcomes Assessment: The purpose of the Institutional Outcomes Assessment Committee is to facilitate and enhance the quality of institutional effectiveness and student learning, as well as to inform strategic planning and resource allocation efforts at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. The Committee as a whole shall be known as the Institutional Outcomes Assessment Committee (IOAC), and will include two subcommittees: Academic Assessment (IOAC-ACAD) and Administrative Assessment (IOAC-ADMN). IOAC-ACAD will focus on assessment of student learning, including departmental and core curricula, programs and activities across undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit areas. IOAC-ADMN will focus on assessment of institutional effectiveness, including administrative/operational divisions and departments. SGA selects two students to serve on this Committee. SGA selects two students to serve on this Committee.
Committee on Institutional Technology: To facilitate the incorporation of appropriate technology to enhance teaching and learning. The Institutional Technology Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the University Senate and the Chief Information Officer to address technology issues. SGA selects one student to serve on this Committee.
Academic Student Grievance Procedure: This panel hears appeals of academic related decisions. Comprised of students, faculty, and administrators, the committee maintains confidentiality in all matters and makes recommendations to the appropriate University official. Elected SGA and class officers serve on this committee.
Non-Academic Student Grievance Procedure: This panel hears appeals of non-academic related decisions. Comprised of students, faculty, and administrators, the committee maintains confidentiality in all matters and makes recommendations to the appropriate University official. Elected SGA and class officers serve on this committee.