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2007-2008 Student Organization Handbook
The Student Organization Handbook is a guide for student organizations
in navigating their way around the campus and in understanding
student organization policies & procedures. The Handbook
is full of resources to get your organization rolling.
Student organizations and clubs enrich the campus in so many
ways. They provide an outlet for learning outside the classroom,
for
meeting other people, for sharing interests, for broadening one’s
horizons, for developing life, work & leadership skills, for
gaining experience, and for engaging students as citizens of the
campus community.
Here’s what some of our campus leaders say about leadership:
Chancellor John D. Wiley:
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At the University
of Wisconsin-Madison, we follow the philosophy that education
is not something to
be confined
to the classroom. Students grow intellectually and socially
by engaging in a broad range of activities. One of the best
ways to start this exploration is by participating in student organizations.
Our campus has deep traditions of active involvement and student leadership,
and student organizations play a significant
role in helping to nourish those traditions. By participating in these groups,
students
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not only enrich their own experiences, but also those of their peers,
and that is the ideal of shared learning.
Dean of Students Lori M. Berquam:
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The staff of the
Offices of the Dean of Students is committed to fostering,
promoting and interconnecting the academic, professional,
personal, and social development of all students. Taking
on a leadership role—whether through student organizations,
Greek social fraternities and sororities, student government,
or any other venue—is a wonderful way for you to integrate
your learning and development in all of these realms, while
also improving campus climate, meeting new people, working
for change, developing your skills, and having a great time
while you’re at it.
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I encourage you to get the most out of your Wisconsin Experience
by becoming engaged, active members and leaders of your community.
UW-Madison boasts so
many
student
organizations
that
you are certain to find many that match your goals, interests, and
needs. And if you don’t find it, you can start it! Find your
passion and get involved—you and the University will be better
off for it.
Chair of ASM
(Associated Students of Madison)
Gestina Sewell:
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First, a leader is someone who is able to
inspire others. They may provide constructive criticism but
they also know how to be encouraging and to provide responsible
feedback. Secondly, a responsible leader is someone who knows
when to step back and let others lead; great leaders constantly
look at ways to not only develop themselves but others. Finally
I believe it is important to recognize that there are many
types of leaders who possess a wide range of capabilities.
Each of us has the potential to be leaders but it is important
that we not only hold that potential leadership within us
but that we realize it by our actions.
With over 41,000 students here at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
who challenge each other creatively, intellectually, and
philosophically, it is no wonder that we are continuously
developing and strengthening new leaders because we are continuously
developing and strengthening ourselves.
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