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Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1:
What does the Office of Student Life do?
The Office of Student Life serves as a support for student extracurricular activities. All student organizations register and request services through the Office of Student Life. The Director, also serves as an advisor to the Student Senate and Program Board. New student orientation is coordinated by the Office of Student Life. The Falcon Student Planner, is published annually by this office. Also, this office oversees the student insurance plan. The Mesa Journal and The Sandstorm are student publications and are funded through the Office of Student Life.
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Question 2:
What are the benefits of being involved?
  • Research indicates that students who are involved in campus activities are more likely to stay in school.
  • Learn a variety of leadership skills.
  • Become acquainted with faculty and staff.
  • Meet other students. (support system.) Create life-long friendships.
  • Take ownership of the institution and thus become an integral part of its development.
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Question 3:
How can I get involved in student activities on campus?
Watch for posters, flyers, and e-mails on campus announcing meetings and events. Also, the Office of Student Life can give you advice on ways to get involved.
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Question 4:
How are Student Activities activities funded?
Programs that operate out of the Office of Student Life are funded by Student Service Fees. Orientation is funded primarily through the new student orientation fee.
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Question 5:
Where do all my Student Service Fees go?
Student Service Fees support the operations of the following departments/programs:
Office of Student Life
Student Senate
The Mesa Journal 
Program Board
The Sandstorm   		 Gymnasium & Intramurals
Athletics
PASS 
OfficeCounseling Services
New Student Recruitment

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Question 6:
What departments oversee which activities?
Athletics Athletics Office,
Band Office of Student Life,
Chorale Department of Humanities and Fine Arts
Gym Gymnasium,
Housing Housing,
Intramurals Gymnasium,
Medical Plan/Insurance Office of Student Life,
The Mesa Journal Mass Communications,
Orientation   Office of Student Life,
Program Board  Office of Student Life,
The Sandstorm English Department,
Student Guide Office of Student Life,
Student Organizations Office of Student Life,
Student Senate Office of Student Life,
Student Service Fees Office of Student Life,
Student Union Office of Student Life,
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