Student Affairs (cont'd)
Office for Community Involvement (OCI)
SUB 225, (406) 896-5815
www.msubillings.edu/community/
The Office for Community Involvement at MSU Billings strives to connect students to the community through meaningful service and educational opportunities. We believe community involvement strengthens a sense of responsible and productive citizenship, which creates a lifelong commitment to service and leadership. The OCI will help get students directly involved in civic engagement opportunities and will provide avenues to help them become connected to the campus and Billings community in a volunteer capacity.
The office will have information on various local agencies that are looking for volunteers so students can volunteer on an individual basis. Students will have direct access to the United Way’s You Can Volunteer website www.youcanvolunteer.org. There are group volunteer opportunities available through the MSU Billings Student United Way and students have the opportunity to be involved in Campus Corps, either as a part-time paid position or as part of their academic program. The office will also be coordinating many one-time service opportunities each month (Service Saturday, MSUB Night on the Van, Blood Drives, etc)
Montana Campus Compact
The Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) is a coalition of Montana college and university presidents, chancellors, and deans committed to the civic purposes of higher education. The MTCC is committed to renewing the public purposes of higher education by promoting volunteerism, public service, and service learning on Montana’s college and university campuses. The MTCC is an affiliate of Campus Compact, a national organization with a rapidly growing membership of more than 700 public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The MTCC provides training, technical assistance, grants and education awards to students and faculty members engaged in community service activities. The MTCC and its programs make an immediate impact on communities, students, and institutions while developing students as lifelong citizens-leaders. For more information on the Montana Campus Compact, contact the MSU Billings Office for Community Involvement at 406-896-5828.
Student Activities Board
SUB 212, (406) 657-2257
www.msubillings.edu/sab
The Student Activities Board coordinates a balanced program of cultural, social and entertainment events appropriate to the educational goals and needs of the campus community. The Board consists of 13 selected student members and two advisors. Selection of Board members occurs during fall and spring. The selection process is by SAB Chairperson, three (3) current SAB members and the non-voting advisors.
Upward Bound/TRIO
CI 306, (406) 657-2180
www.msubillings.edu/upb
Upward Bound is a federally funded high school scholarship program designed to generate in participants the skills and motivation needed to enroll and graduate from a program of postsecondary education. Participants must meet federal eligibility criteria, as well as demonstrate interest and motivation to attend college. Services include: academic advising, instruction and tutoring, an on campus summer academic program, postsecondary enrollment assistance, and cultural and social experiences.
Educational Talent Search/TRIO
CI 306, (406) 657-2116
www.msubillings.edu/ets
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to assist 7th - 12th grade students prepare for and attend a post-secondary institution of their choice upon high school graduation. Participants must meet federal eligibility criteria and demonstrate interest and motivation to attend college. The ETS program serves 600 eligible students in Yellowstone County. Services include academic advising, instruction and tutoring, post-secondary enrollment assistance, and cultural and social experiences.
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