October 05, 2021

Lead On! Enriching Leadership Development Activities for College Students

October 05, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

One of the most critical steps to preparing college students for a successful future is helping them develop their leadership skills. Through meaningful experiences integrated throughout curricular and co-curricular activities, students are empowered to build their leadership portfolio and distinguish themselves from the pack (or from a stack of applications).

Taking on a leadership role on campus is a fantastic opportunity to build real-world, resume-building skills. Fortunately, there is no shortage of opportunities to lead in a campus community, from participating in student government, getting involved in a club or sports team, volunteering, pursuing a passion project, serving as a student ambassador to incoming students and beyond.

September 28, 2021

Student Organizations: How to Attract and Retain Members

September 28, 2021/ Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis

Student organization leaders know the importance of attracting and keeping members. However, they do not always know how to do this or what tools could help them.

Outlined here are ways for student organizations to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts. Drawn from the experience of CampusGroups’ amazing partners, these best practices are key to sustaining a vibrant and healthy organization.

September 21, 2021

Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

September 21, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

One lesson many of us have learned along our educational journey is that it takes more to stand out than just good grades. In the same way, the college experience should be about far more than what you learn in a book or classroom.

Taking on a leadership role during college is a fantastic opportunity for a student to explore ways to demonstrate their commitment to something they care about, while simultaneously building real-world, transferable skills.

September 07, 2021

Fall Fun in '21! Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Campus Events

September 07, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

27 Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Events this Fall

For many, one of the most beloved times of the year is fall. A brand new school year full of possibilities, an emergence of vibrant colors, flavors, and crisp, cool air. What’s not to love?

This year may look different for many college students following COVID-19 guidelines, but there are still many ways to take advantage of this beautiful season!

August 24, 2021

COVID-19 As a Catalyst for Change on Campus

August 24, 2021/ Kathryn Warren

COVID-19 As a Catalyst for Change on Campus

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Students are registering for classes, buying books, and packing their bags. Residential Assistants are feverishly working on bulletin boards and door decorations. Student Affairs staff are training student leaders, coordinating arrival logistics, and putting the finishing touches on their Welcome Week programs. The new academic year is upon us and many colleges are welcoming students to campus for the first time since Spring 2020.

August 10, 2021

New But Not: Supporting Sophomores in 2021

August 10, 2021/ Bridget DuBrey

New But Not: Supporting Sophomores in 2021

My sophomore year was hard. I had just been dumped by my boyfriend, which meant I needed to find a whole new friend group. I was transitioning into my role as an RA and trying to get more involved with organizations on campus. I felt pressured to declare a major and wasn’t sure what my career path would be.

But I had been on campus before. I knew my way to most of my classes and I knew which dining halls had the best food. I had already survived my first year in a residence hall and developed study techniques that didn’t require parental encouragement.

August 03, 2021

Strategies to Make Your Hybrid Events a Success!

August 03, 2021/ Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis

Hybrid events have become the “new normal” for many campuses. While no longer a necessity, many colleges have seen them as an asset from both an event management and student engagement standpoint.