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Student Leadership & Engagement

Student Leadership & Engagement

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Focus Leaders

Each year, Focus Leaders are selected to lead a group of approximately 20 new students through Union's four day orientation each Fall. These leaders play an important role in helping new students connect with new friends and meet other students both inside and outside of the classroom. Focus Leaders also help new students learn about the University and acclimate to their new life in college.

The selection of new focus leaders takes place each spring. Students selected to serve in this leadership role should be students who take every advantage of the University experience and serve as positive role models to other students. Students interested in holding this position must submit an application, along with two recommendation letters from a Union University faculty or staff member. Students must participate in an interview process that will determine which leaders are selected for the upcoming year.

International Focus Leaders are focus leaders that serve our new International and Missionary Dependent students. A special orientation is held for these students prior to the beginning of focus.

Apply to be a 2013 Focus Leader

Upcoming SGA Events
  • Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Available - more info - 2:00 p.m.

    Applications are available for freshmen students who are interested in serving on SGA. To apply, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/freshmancouncil.cfm
  • Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Howdy Party - 8:00 p.m.

    Join SGA and the rest of the student body to kick-off the fall semester! Catch up with friends and enjoy free snacks!
  • Aug 30, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sep 4, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Sep 18, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 2, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Available - 8:00 a.m.

    For more information on running for a SGA Executive Office, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/campaign.cfm
  • Oct 16, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Oct 30, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
  • Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Leadership Program Events
  • Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus (New Student Orientation) - 9:00 p.m.
  • Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 2:00 p.m.

    Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
  • Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
  • Sep 24, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

    This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
  • Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Leadership Conference - 9:00 a.m.
  • Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
  • Feb 10 - Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Available - 8:00 p.m.

    Apply to be a 2014 Focus leader! Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 28 at 4:00pm. Complete the online application here: http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/orientation/focusleaders.cfm
  • Feb 21, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

    Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
  • Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
  • Apr 8 - Apr 9, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

    This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
Upcoming SAC Events
  • Aug 18, 2013 - SAC: Game Show - 8:30 p.m.
  • Aug 23, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
  • Sep 27, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn (Family Weekend) - 2:00 p.m.
  • Oct 5, 2013 - SAC: A-maz-ing Festival (Corn Maze) - 2:00 p.m.
  • Nov 2, 2013 - SAC: Casey Jones Festival - 2:00 p.m.
  • Dec 5, 2013 - SAC: Carl Perkins Christmas (Bowld) - 4:00 p.m.
  • Dec 6, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Jan 10, 2014 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
  • Feb 14, 2014 - SAC: V-Show early Audition - 2:00 p.m.
  • Feb 22, 2014 - SAC: Homecoming Concert - 2:30 p.m.
Office Contact Information
  • Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
  • Office fax: 731.661.5017
  • Mailing address:
    Campus Box 1806
    1050 Union University Drive
    Jackson, TN 38305