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Leadership Enrichment Programs (LEP) provide leadership learning and development in a non-academic environment. The programs and resources are designed to provide students with real-world leadership training and experience.

The Office for Multicultural Student Engagement (MCSE) is dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to all students to increase awareness, understanding, an appreciation for cultural differences , social justice, and intersectionality. MCSE promotes leadership development, student success, and retention through collaborative engaging educational programming.

Students seek community and a sense of belonging on campus, and student groups provide space for leadership, academic, and skill development. With over 1,000 organizations, there is a group for everyone, or students can start their own new groups.

Email sao@umn.edu with questions about student groups

Set up an advising meeting to discuss general group operations with a Student Activities Advisor: z.umn.edu/studentgroupadvising

Set up a meeting to discuss student group events with a Student Activities Advisor: z.umn.edu/sgeventadvising

The Student Events and Entertainment (SEE) team, is intended to further the cultural, educational, social, entertainment, and recreational needs of the students throughout the campus community.

Through Student Government Advising, we offer these student leaders development opportunities for reflection on their leadership journey, help them navigate university systems when advocating for change, and guide them as they operate their large organizations.

Every student on campus is represented by one of the following Recognized Student Governance Associations:

• Council of Graduate Students
• Minnesota Student Association
• Professional Student Government

Student Unions & Activities employs students in retail, event planning, building management, marketing, and student activities. Student workers in our department develop valuable career and leadership skills while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-campus employment. Our department strives to foster a supportive environment where students of all backgrounds can flourish and connect with one another.

The Board of Governors (BOG) serves as a voice for students in the policies and operations of Student Unions & Activities. Through the Board’s leadership, the student unions are able to adapt to the changing needs of the campus community by adding services, lobbying successfully for renovations and increasing hours of operation.

Student Unions & Activities is one of eighteen units in Student Affairs. Student Affairs offerings help you engage in student groups and activities, stay healthy and active, learn from the University’s rich diversity, prepare for careers, find support, and more.

Dr. Calvin Phillips, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, hosts weekly student office hours via Zoom during the school year. Sign up to speak with him about whatever is on your mind.