Student Organizations Council

The mission of the Student Organizations Council (SOC) aligns with EMU Campus Life's commitment to fostering student leadership, involvement, and development. The SOC is dedicated to developing future leaders within student organizations and Fraternity & Sorority Life, while also serving as an advisory committee for student organization leaders. By opening the floor for dialogue on areas of improvement, the SOC ensures student voices are heard and communicated. This collaboration allows for the development of targeted workshops and resources to support continuous growth and success among student leaders.

Questions? Please email [email protected]

 

The Skybound Series

The Skybound Series is a five-part comprehensive leadership development program designed to elevate student organizations through essential training, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities. From foundational training to large-scale summits, this series equips student leaders with the tools to grow personally and lead their organizations with impact.

  1. RSO Kickstart: The first step in the Skybound Series, providing student organizations with the tools, resources, and updates they need to operate successfully and meet registration requirements for the academic year. This event will take place on Friday, August 29th in the Student Center Ballroom.
  2. Canvas RSO Leadership Course: This course equips student organization leaders with foundational training on policies, event planning, financial procedures, campus engagement,and much more serving as a vital resource to maintain good standing. This event will begin on Friday, August 1st via Canvas.
  3. Bystander Intervention Course: Offered as part of Anti-Hazing Prevention Week, this course is open to all students, faculty, and staff. It will cover how to recognize the signs of hazing and provide guidance on how to take action as a bystander to report and prevent it. This event will take place of Monday, September 22nd in the Student Center Ballroom.
  4. Emerging Leadership Retreat: This retreat aims to bring together student leaders from across campus for a day of interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and practical strategies focused on team building, communication, and leading with purpose. More information coming soon!
  5. Professional Development Conference:An event tailored for emerging student leaders looking to sharpen their career-ready skills through resume workshops, networking practice, leadership panels, and mock interviews. More information coming soon! 

Lattes for Leaders

A casual, come-as-you-are meet-up series designed to connect student leaders with one another and the Campus Life team over free drinks and snacks. Each session focuses on a different aspect of organizational management, offering insight, reflection tools, and open discussion to help leaders assess and strengthen the health of their organizations in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Fall Dates:

Friday September 5 | 11-1pm | Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Registration & Recruitment  

Friday October 3 | 11-1pm | Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Funding & Fundraising

Friday November 7 | 11-1pm | Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - Member Engagement 

Winter Dates:

Dates and Times coming soon!

 

Additional Programs

EagleFest

EagleFest is one of the many great opportunities made available to new and returning students during the first two weeks of Fall semester to explore some of over 150 student organizations at Eastern Michigan University.  The fair is a great way for new students to gather contact information from the various student organizations represented there, and find out how they can be involved in those particular student organizations. This year EagleFest will be held September 2nd from 4-7pm at University Park.

In order to register your organization and to avoid problems down the road, please make sure the following are taken care of:

  • Your organization is in good standing with Campus Life and Conference and Event Services (Event Planning)
  • Your organization's information has been updated with both offices

You can register for EagleFest here.

WinterFest

WinterFest is the Winter semester version of the Fall Student Involvement Fair, and is a great opportunity for organizations to connect with students looking to try something new and get involved! This year WinterFest will be January 2026 in the Student Center Ballroom. More details coming soon!

To avoid problems down the road, make sure the following are taken care of:

  • The organization is in good standing with Campus Life and Conference and Event Services (Event Planning)
  • The organizations information has been updated with both offices

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