Student Organizations

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Student Organizations

College Nine recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for our students to shape their environment and develop leadership skills. Student-driven groups, advised and supported by staff, have a primary role in planning and programming and student activities.

Find the group that is right for you and explore international and global perspectives, contribute to your community, and develop leadership skills.

Below is a list of student organizations and groups, with contact info and other information. You can also download the College 9 Groups Flyer, which also lists all these groups.

Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

Make a difference this spring break in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join a team of dedicated UCSC students working together for social justice and stronger communities.

TRIP DATE: March 20-26, 2010
INFO MEETINGS: 10/21, 10/22, & 10/25
LOCATION: Namaste Lounge
APPLICATIONS DUE IN FALL
CONTACT: cdaniel@ucsc.edu

College Nine Student Senate

Student Government is the College's governing body. It appoints students to campus and college-wide committees, advises College administration on policy development and provides monetary support to student organizations.

MEETS: Thursdays @ 6pm
LOCATION: Rec Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Oct. 1
CONTACT: C9senate@gmail.com

7th Annual Practical Activism Conference

The Practical Activism Conference is a daylong, student-led, conference with speakers, organizations, and hands-on activism sessions. The conference is planned by a group of dedicated College Nine, College Ten, and Oakes College students. Saturday, October 24, 11am-5pm

LOCATION: MPR
CONTACT: wbaxter@ucsc.edu or practicalactivism@gmail.com

CLNI 85: Global Action

CLNI 85 is College Nine’s 2-credit class, taught in Winter quarter by your student peers. Sign up in Fall quarter.

WHEN: Sign up in Fall Quarter
CLNI 85 is offered in WINTER
CONTACT: eramsden@ucsc.edu

Programming House Apartment Team

P.H.A.T. is a committee of apartment residents that represent each building within the community. The purpose of this group is to be a voice of apartment residents, provide support of apartment CA staff, and provide additional programming for the apartment community.

CONTACT: Reggie Shaw at rshaw1@ucsc.edu

Global Leadership and Development Program

Global Leadership and Development (GLAD) meets weekly throughout the Fall Quarter to develop leadership skills and increase awareness of international issues. Students who complete GLAD frequently move on to further leadership positions at College Nine.

MEETS: Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm
LOCATION: Namaste Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Sept 30
CONTACT: eramsden@ucsc.edu

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN. Students assume the roles of ambassadors and participate in MUN conferences at other college campuses requiring research, public speaking, conflict resolution and negotiation.

MEETS: Tuesdays @ 8pm
LOCATION: Rec Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Oct. 6
CONTACT: eramsden@ucsc.edu