Campus Involvement Opportunities
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Free Period
Every Wednesday from 12:30pm - 2:00pm is Free Period, a time-slot during which classes are not scheduled so that students can get involved on campus. Many student
clubs and organizations meet and many campus-wide events occur during this time.
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Clubs and Organizations
The most obvious way to get involved is to join a
student club or organization! It can be a great way to plan events, meet people with similar interests, and even enhance your resume. There are more than 70 groups to choose from:
- media groups
- cultural awareness groups
- groups associated with academic majors and community service
For an updated list of current organizations, please visit the
Student Organizations page.
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Starting a New Student Organization
Have a great idea for a student organization at Rhode Island College? Consider starting a new group! The process can be a lot of work, but it often leads to a very rewarding experience. The process requires that you work with both Student Activities and Student Community Government, Inc.; if you have questions along the way you can contact Interim Assistant Director, Student Activities Mike Giacalone at
mgiacalone@ric.edu or the SCG Secretary at
secretary@ricscg.org.
Steps for Starting a New Student Organization
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Find at least three other students who are interested in joining the organization and a proposed faculty or professional staff advisor.
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Once contacted by Student Activities or SCG confirming the acceptance of the Intent form, submit the organization's constitution to the
SCG Secretary. The Secretary can provide a model constitution upon which to base the new organization's constitution.
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Meet with the SCG Student Organizations Committee and/or Parliament to answer questions about the organization. Please note that this process may take a few weeks. The
SCG Secretary will let you know which meeting you will need to attend.
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Receive approval from Parliament.
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Submit a signed advisor agreement, and president and treasurer affidavits to SCG in Student Union 401.
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RIC Programming
RIC Programming is a student organization that plans and promotes many of the general events on campus, which include comedy nights, concerts, Welcome Week, RIC Week, and other programs. They hold their organization meetings every Wednesday, 12:30pm - 2:00pm. To learn more about Programming, visit their table at Campus Activities Day, join their Facebook group, e-mail them at
ricprogeb@gmail.com, stop by their office in Student Union 430, or call (401) 456-8045.
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Campus Activities Day and Spring Involvement Fair
Campus Activities Day is a student organization recruiting fair scheduled every year in September on the second Wednesday of classes from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Free Period) in the Quad (or in the Student Union Ballroom in the event of rain).
2020 Campus Activities Day
Wednesday, September 9th (tentative))
This festival-style fair features exhibit tables of active clubs and organizations anxious to tell students about their offerings and recruit new members. Also present are other college and student-related tables with information and giveaways. If you're looking to check out the scene, this is an event you don't want to miss.
A similar event, the Spring Activities Fair, is scheduled every February for transfer students and to the benefit of established organizations to network and showcase their accomplishments and offerings.
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Jobs with Student Activities, the Student Union, and Other Campus Departments
Jobs with Student Activities - Campus Events
Students in these positions organize and manage off campus trips and on campus events.
To apply, fill out the
online application.
Questions? Contact Michael Giacalone, Interim Assistant Director, Student Activities at
mgiacalone@ric.edu or (401) 456-2706.
Jobs with Student Activities - Event Promotions
SA Event Promotions employs students who perform promotional services and graphic design work for student organizations and departments.
To apply, fill out the
online application.
Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Management, and Art - Graphic Design and Digital Media majors are strongly encouraged to apply.
Questions? Contact Michael Giacalone, Interim Assistant Director, Student Activities at
mgiacalone@ric.edu or (401) 456-2706.
Jobs in Other Areas of the Student Union
The Student Union also offers employment opportunities in the Student ID Office, and Reception Services.
Click here for position descriptions and job application.
Other On Campus Employment
For information on student job opportunities in other departments both on and off campus, see the
Career Development Center.
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The Recreation Center
Features extensive intramural programming and a wide variety of popular recreational opportunities for undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Programs and activities are also available to faculty, staff, alumni, and the community on a membership-fee basis. Check out the
Recreation Center website for more information.
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Athletics
RIC sponsors nineteen varsity sports through the
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Six team sports are offered in the fall, six team sports during the winter, and seven during the spring.
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