Student Activities

The Student Activities Office exists at Denison University to foster and support student opportunities for learning, leadership, community-building, and creative expression beyond the classroom. Furthermore, we believe that our purpose is nine-fold:

• To lead the Denison University community - including student groups, faculty, and administration - in developing and administering activities that result in outcomes such as intellectual growth, ability to communicate effectively, realistic self-appraisal, enhanced self-esteem, clarification of values, leadership development, meaningful interpersonal relations, ability to work independently and collaboratively, social responsibility, satisfying and productive lifestyles, appreciation of aesthetic and cultural diversity, and achievement of personal goals.
• To sponsor and assist in the creation of a variety of Denison campus and community programs that are engaging, developmental and experiential for all participants.
• To support and aid in the establishment of campus traditions and student retention through the implementation of annual Denison campus and community events.
• To initiate ongoing assessment and evaluation of the student body's interests and needs in relation to one's enhancement of social outlets, multicultural awareness, educational opportunities, diversity issues and the individual's leadership development and co-curricular experiences.
• Though we strive to provide resources to the entire Denison community, our direct impact on the campus is through our advisement and resulting responsibilities in the following areas: registered student organizations, leadership, Greek Life, program co-sponsorship, direct advisement of programming and governance bodies, and annual and all-campus programming.
• To create student employment opportunities which provide valuable services to the campus community as well as financial benefit to our employees. In structuring these student employment positions we strive to create opportunities for team building,role modeling and development of leadership and life skills, while enhancing the community environment within Slayter Union.
• To recognize the role of Slayter Union as an environment that is inclusive and comfortable for the entire Denison University community. The atmosphere of the Union shall be conducive for studying, socializing, relaxing and dialoguing between individuals and groups. As a union staff we are committed to the holistic development of individuals and organizations and to supporting and welcoming innovative programming which they may sponsor. We are committed to embracing individuals from every walk of life and exploring diverse philosophies and ideas that attempt to address society's current issues.
• To facilitate an unencumbered atmosphere for students to deal with the daily aspects of campus life including mail and package pickup, available fax service, shuttle service to area community shopping and entertainment and providing timely information about campus events. Additionally we offer support to organizations and individuals for program planning, facility reservation and technical assistance for programs and meetings.
• To challenge ourselves, as professionals working in the Denison University community, to strive to serve as role models. We pledge to do so by constantly making ourselves aware of current trends in student activities and union operations, reaching out to all students on campus, being involved with professional affiliations and by examining accepted practices. We do so to provide the students with a stronger support network and with the belief that we are providing quality services to our University community.