Union University
Student Leadership & Engagement

Student Leadership & Engagement

The Office of Student Leadership & Engagement seeks to develop student leaders who are well prepared to integrate their faith and knowledge in leadership opportunities on our campus and in the community. By recognizing that all students have the ability to influence others, the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement facilitates student involvement in campus life through a variety of programs, workshops, and organizations where they can further develop and enhance their leadership potential.

The Office works with students in these main areas of campus life:

Meet the Staff

Our staff is committed to assisting you, the student, in developing and expanding leadership skills at Union that will be useful for many years to come. If you have any question about any of the areas of campus life we advise, please contact us:

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Student Leadership & Engagement
Upcoming SGA Events
  • Feb 22, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Mar 7, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Mar 13, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Petitions Available - 10:00 a.m.

    If you are interested in running for a class office, please pick up the Campaign Guidelines and a Petition to complete. Class Officer Campaign Guidelines and Petitions can be found in the SGA Office or the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.
  • Mar 28, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
  • Mar 28, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Interest Meeting - After Senate - 10:00 p.m.

    If you are interested in running for a class office, then this meeting is for you! Come find out from current class officers what the job of class officer really looks like! The meeting will be held after regular SGA Student Senate.
  • Mar 30, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.

    Make sure you have turned in your petitions if you would like to run for a Student Government Association class office.
  • Apr 11, 2012 - SGA: Open Senate with Dr. Dockery - 9:30 p.m.

    Dr. Dockery will be the guest speaker at SGA Student Senate discussing the University budget and how your tuition dollars are spent. Dr. Dockery will open the floor to any questions/concerns you have. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Legislation will also be presented as usual as well as class officer campaign speeches.
  • Apr 12, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Elections - 11:00 a.m.

    Cast your vote for the next class officers!
  • Apr 13, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Elections - 11:00 a.m.

    Cast your vote for the next class officers!
  • Apr 25, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

    The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
Upcoming Leadership Program Events
  • Feb 17, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

    Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! You can stop by on your way to lunch or class to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
  • Feb 21, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Org Presidents' Summit - 9:00 p.m.

    On Tuesday, February 21 from 9:00-10:00pm in Bowld 221 we will have a Student Organization Presidents’ Summit. This meeting will provide all student organization presidents with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations, such as fundraising, t-shirt approval, space reservations, etc. and will be led by Dean Thornbury. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents, so if you are unable to attend, make sure to send someone in your place (preferably the vice-president).
  • Feb 23, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.

    Focus leader applications are due to Karen Taylor's Office (RA-52 in the Campus Ministry Suite of the SUB Building) by 4:00 pm
  • Feb 24, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Barnabas Nominations Due - more info - 4:00 p.m.

    In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service. Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. Nominations are due by February 24.
  • Apr 28, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Greek Olympics - 10:00 a.m.

    Come out and support the Greeks as they compete in a series of challenges!
Upcoming SAC Events
  • Feb 27, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
  • Feb 28, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
  • Mar 1, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
  • Apr 21, 2012 - SAC: Variety Show - more info - 7:00 p.m.
  • Apr 26, 2012 - SAC: Jackson Generals - Union Night - 6:30 p.m.
  • May 1, 2012 - SAC: May Day - more info - 2:00 p.m.

    Outdoor music, food, and friends. A great way to celebrate May! Meet us outside the Bowld Commons. We'll see you there! sponsored by SAC
  • May 11, 2012 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 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