{"id":236,"date":"2024-03-19T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/?page_id=236"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:57:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">About<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">In Student Involvement, we are dedicated to enriching students&#8217; lives through memorable experiences and meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Our mission is to collaborate with students to create opportunities that foster personal growth, community engagement, and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision is to be a transformative force in the lives of students, providing support and resources that enhance their educational journey and prepare them for future success. We believe in the power of experiences and connections to shape well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as we strive to create a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every student can thrive. Explore our programs, get involved, and discover the many ways we can enrich your life beyond academics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Student Involvement\u2014where your journey to a memorable and fulfilling college experience begins!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Student Involvement<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:activities@uwm.edu\">activities@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-5780\">414-229-5780<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1980\">2200 East 51ÁÔÆæ.<br>Room 351<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 10:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"#mission\" rel=\"\">Mission &amp; Vision+<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/staff\/\" rel=\"\">Our Team<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/about\/contact\/\" rel=\"\">Contact Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator\" id=\"mission\">Mission &amp; Vision+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We work with students to create memorable experiences and connections beyond the classroom that enrich their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We aspire to get every student at 51ÁÔÆæ involved in meaningful experiences that have a lasting impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><strong>Dimensions of Involvement<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p>Our dimensions focus and organize our efforts as we design opportunities for the students we serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><strong>Connect<\/strong>: We help students connect to each other through campus involvement opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore<\/strong>: We cultivate opportunities for students to explore the world around them through speakers, films, art, music, events, and activities that promote self-discovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead<\/strong>: We promote student leadership through opportunities and experiences that enable students to make positive contributions to the community.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn<\/strong>: We facilitate experiential learning beyond the classroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong>: We provide opportunities for students to utilize their talent and whole self to create art, music, film, ideas, events, activities, and a legacy at 51ÁÔÆæ.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrate<\/strong>: We celebrate individuals and groups through campus traditions, events, awards, and recognition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><strong>Commitment to Student Organizations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We strive to increase the number of students across all demographic groups that are engaged in student organizations at 51ÁÔÆæ.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work to ensure that organizations representing the diversity of our community are present and flourishing on our campus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We prepare student leaders to be successful as student organization officers by providing excellent training and leadership development opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will provide outstanding resources, services, and support for student organizations that are easy to understand, utilize, and have high rates of student satisfaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><strong>Programming Pillars<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<p>These pillars guide program development and align directly with the Dimensions of Involvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community and Connection&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We help students find their people, formally and casually.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create programs and spaces for all students to be seen and celebrated.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect students to the City of Milwaukee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning and Transformation&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance the academic experience by connecting in-classroom learning with out-of-class experiences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expose students to different ideas.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students learn new things, have \u201cAh-Ha Moments,\u201d and are transformed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help students take risks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun, Joy, and Memories&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We celebrate!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We create experiences that are where memories are made.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We combine learning and fun.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><strong>Standard Operating Procedures for Excellence<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div 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