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Student Engagement

Student Engagement fosters co-curricular learning, leadership development, and personal growth by championing social engagement, cultural enrichment, community service, and intellectual development. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for students to learn, serve, and lead throughout their time at Fort Hays State University. Our ultimate goal is to empower students, cultivate personal growth, and prepare them to emerge as engaged global citizen-leaders. Actively participating not only enriches classroom learning but also equips students with invaluable skills essential for fostering success in both the community and the workplace.

Student Engagement provides the following experiences:

  • Student Government: Serving as a student senator or on the leadership cabinet. Leading debates, public speaking forums, or participating in activities that enhance leadership skills. 
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life: Fraternities and Sororities  are one of the best ways for students to grow their leadership capacity and get involved in campus life! Students build a community of friends and enrich their college experience.
  • Organization Leadership: Participating and/or serving in leadership positions within student organizations related to specific interests, hobbies, or academic disciplines. Whether you want to join a group or start your own,  student organizations  give you the opportunity to make friends, build leadership skills, and make a positive change on campus.
  • Event Planning: Organizing and leading teams for events, conferences, workshops, or other activities on campus.  
  • Educational Programming: Leading or organizing learning experiences for students; such as cultural events, exhibitions, or performances. 
  • Inclusion and Belonging Programs: Student Engagement offers educational  diversity programs  and experiences to help people feel welcomed, valued, and respected at FHSU. By better understanding what makes people, cultures, and genders different, we learn how to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, which builds community and prepares us for the working world.
  • Community Engagement: Leading or volunteering for community outreach programs or initiatives.  
  • Community Service: Leading, organizing, or volunteering for community service projects.

Student Engagement is your ultimate resource for finding your place at Fort Hays State University. We have a wide variety of programs for anyone who is looking to become more involved or gather information about FHSU. With more than 125 recognized student organizations to choose from, you're sure to find one that interests you.

Co-curricular leadership development occurs through students' learning, experimentation and active involvement in leadership roles within various activities and organizations. This involvement spans leading student organizations, heading planning committees or projects, and championing community engagement and service initiatives. These experiences play a crucial role in fostering engaged citizen-leaders and contribute significantly to the holistic personal and professional development of students.

Learning outcomes as defined by the Division of Student Affairs, state that by engaging in its co-curricular offerings, FHSU students will: 

  • Develop their skills to communicate effectively;
  • Demonstrate intellectual growth;
  • Demonstrate continuing emergence of intrapersonal development;
  • Engage in healthy behaviors;
  • Develop meaningful interpersonal relationships;
  • Engage in matters of local, regional, and global social & civic responsibility; and,
  • Appreciate diversity

TigerLink is used to facilitate co-curricular transcripts for students to track their prolonged engagement at FHSU. TigerLink is used to track attendance on engagement and leadership experiences. TigerLink is FHSU’s digital platform that identifies and promotes co-curricular in addition to helping students manage their co-curricular experiences (i.e., those outside the classroom). TigerLink serves as the central calendar for student life and students register individually to be a part of a particular student organization, residence hall, or living learning community.

Upcoming Events

View upcoming events on TigerLink or on the new mobile app for TigerLink, Corq!

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