Student Leadership and Engagement

Multicultural Student Services

The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MCSS) affirms the unique identities of each student, empowers leaders to be change agents for social justice, and builds alliances with faculty, staff, and students to create an inclusive community that honors and values diversity. MCSS offers several opportunities for students to practice their leadership skills, including:

• Esther Madriz Diversity Scholars. This nationally-recognized living-learning community explores the idea of "crossing borders, discovering home" through sociology courses, a transborder trip, service-learning, and co-curricular experiences.
• Storytelling to Engage Multiculturalism (StEM). This semester-long program provides an opportunity for students to examine and utilize the written word, oral narrative, visual arts, spoken word poetry, and movement as mediums to explore commonalities and differences.
• Social Justice Educators Program. Students in this intensive training program study and practice dialogic communication, group building, conflict surfacing and de-escalation, and social justice education.
• Culturally Focused Clubs Council. MCSS advises this representative group of student leaders from various culturally based clubs and organizations on campus. The Council promotes collaboration and relationship-building among these groups and provides a forum for students to have a voice regarding issues facing them on and off campus.
• End-of-the-Year Celebration Committees. Non-graduating students may join the planning committees for Asian Pacific Islander Graduation (API Grad), Latino Recognition Ceremony (LRC), and Vizuri Kabisa (VK).

The Office of Multicultural Student Services is located in University Center 403. Telephone number is (415) 422-6484. E-mail address is mcss@usfca.edu. Web site is at www.usfca.edu/mcss

Public Service and Service Learning

The Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good seeks to inspire and equip students for lives and careers of ethical public service and serving others. Its combination of academic programs, events, and research are designed to encourage civic engagement, promote ethical leadership, and contribute to the creation of just social and economic structures that respect and incorporate the needs of all.

Service Learning

The Office of Service Learning, a program of the Leo T. McCarthy Center, helps USF faculty and students to develop and sustain partnerships with the broader community. These partnerships range from one-time community-based opportunities to semester-long service learning projects that include both classroom and community work. The office maintains a large database of organizations and agencies offering a variety of community-based learning opportunities. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to use the database independently at any time, but office staff are also available to assist individuals and groups in identifying placements to match specific interests.

Student Leadership and Engagement

Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) provides student leadership opportunities, student organization development, and programs and services that encourage campus involvement, personal growth, and student learning. SLE provides direct advising and support to the Associated Students of the University of San Francisco (ASUSF), which includes the ASUSF Senate and over 90 clubs and organizations. In addition to organization advisement, SLE coordinates leadership training and student organization and advisor orientations, publishes student organization and advisor handbooks, and assists in the development of co-curricular programs with various members of the University faculty, students, and departments. For more information, visit SLE in University Center 115 or call (415) 422-7256.

Student Governance Organizations

The Associated Students of the University of San Francisco (ASUSF) is the umbrella organization representing the various interests of undergraduate students at USF. All undergraduate students are members of ASUSF because they have paid the student activity fee. ASUSF consists of the following:

The ASUSF Senate

The ASUSF Senate comprises five Executive Board Members and 26 Senate positions representing a wide range of constituencies. Some of these are classes, colleges, students of color, on-campus students, off-campus students, students with disabilities, international students, and non-traditional students. Elections are held twice a year to terms of one academic year. For more information, call (415) 422-2118.

Funded Accounts

Student activity fees fund 19 organizations. Among them are ASUSF, Campus Activities Board, College Players, Freedom Alliance of Culturally Empowered Students, the Graphics Center, Greek Council, International Student Association, KDNZ, USF Voices, USFtv, Ignatian Literary Magazine, Orientation Team, and the Foghorn.

Call (415) 422-2400 for more information.

Media and Publications

The Fogcutter Student Handbook

The handbook supplements the University's general catalog as a source of additional information about the University of San Francisco. Distributed annually to new incoming first-year students, the Fogcutter is an excellent source for information about services and resources offered by the University as well as important dates to remember. Every student is held responsible for knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations contained within this publication.

CPS Student Policies and Procedures

The College of Professional Studies Student Policies and Procedures booklet supplements the Fogcutter Student Handbook and focuses specifically on administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines pertinent to CPS students.

The Foghorn

The traditional undergraduate student newspaper. This student-operated newspaper concentrates on articles of general interest to the traditional undergraduate population. For more information, call (415) 422-6122.

The Forum

The Law School's student newspaper and features articles of general interest to law students.

The Ignatian Literary Magazine

The campus community's literary magazine. Through this annual publication, the University community has an opportunity to express journalistic and artistic creativity. The magazine is produced by the Associated Students and distributed to the campus in the Spring. For more information, call (415) 422-2740.

KDNZ 880 AM

Located in the lower level of Phelan Hall, KDNZ is student-operated. In addition to delivering quality entertainment for the campus community, the station also provides broadcasting experience for interested students. For more information, call the station at (415) 422-KDNZ.

KUSF 90.3 FM

KUSF is the University's award-winning FM radio station. Broadcasting 24 hours a day to most of the Bay Area, the station operates with 3,000 watts of power. Although professionally managed, KUSF offers valuable experience to USF students interested in broadcasting as a career. The station broadcasts alternative music, cultural and fine arts programs, ethnic and public affairs programming, and a diverse blend of community-service programming. Call (415) 422-5873 for more information.

USFtv

USFtv is community-based TV, for students and by students, with on-campus broadcasting on channel 35. For more information, call (415) 422-5115.

Performing Arts

College Players Theater Group

The College Players is the oldest continuously performing theater group west of the Mississippi and the second oldest in the United States. This group is dedicated to producing quality amateur theatrical productions for the University community. Students are involved with every aspect of theatrical production, including set design and construction, stage management, lighting design and operation, marketing and publicity, and, of course, acting. Interested students may contact the College Players through the Associated Students Office, University Center 100 or at (415) 422-6133 for more information.

USF Voices

Voices is a vocal ensemble formed to perform a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, and classical. The ensemble is open to all members of the USF community who enjoy singing. Other vocal ensembles include Jazz Voices, Men's Voices, and Women's Voices. These groups require an audition. Interested students may contact the Voices through the Associated Students Office, University Center 100, or call (415) 422-2862.

Clubs and Organizations

Each year, many diverse student groups register with the University of San Francisco: recreational clubs, cultural organizations, academic and honor societies, social fraternities and sororities, service and special interest groups, and graduate-based organizations. A list of registered student organizations and information on how to become a registered organization are available in University Center 115.

Honor Societies

The following honor societies have chapters on-campus: Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology); Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society); Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting); Beta Beta Beta (Biology); Beta Gamma Sigma (Business); Delta Sigma Pi (Business); Gamma Gamma Gamma (Tri-Gamma, Nursing); Lambda Pi Eta (Communication); Omicron Theta Chi Fraternity and Sorority (Pre-Med and Nursing); Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (Law); Phi Alpha Theta (History); Phi Delta Kappa (Education); Pi Sigma Alpha (Politics/Political Science); Psi Chi Honor Society (Psychology); Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Studies); Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing); and Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies/Theology).

University Center Building

The University Center serves as an integral part of the co-curricular program by providing facilities and related support services for a wide range of educational and social activities. In addition to facilities for undergraduate student organizations, the University Center houses the office of food services, a computer lab, and lounges and meeting rooms. It also houses the Office of the Vice President for University Life and related student services and many liberal arts departments and their faculty. The Fogcutter Student Handbook provides a complete listing of services located in the University Center.

Food Services

The University contracts out food operations to the top companies who provide food services on college campuses throughout the nation. While the contractor may change from time to time, the commitment to provide nutritious and tasty meals in a comfortable setting remains the same. Food services are administered through the Business and Finance Division. Food services are located in four buildings throughout the campus: Lone Mountain, the School of Education, the Law School, and the main facility on the University Center 1st and 2nd floors. The Fogcutter Student Handbook provides a complete listing of all locations. You may also contact food services directly at (415) 422-6294.

Recreational Sports

The Recreational Sports Department offers a full range of recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the campus community. Included among the many opportunities for recreation is use of the Koret Health and Recreation Center. The Center includes excellent facilities for swimming, weight training, martial arts, and aerobic and cardiovascular conditioning. Locker rooms and lounges also are housed in the Koret Center. Tennis courts are available on campus and may be reserved at the front desk.

Open Recreation

The Koret Center is available for drop-in recreation seven days a week (holidays excepted). The cardiovascular and weight rooms are available during all hours of operation; however, hours vary for the basketball, badminton, and volleyball courts.

Aquatics

The Koret Center boasts Northern California's only indoor, fifty-meter pool. In addition to providing lap swimming, instruction is available in basic and advanced swim technique, lifeguarding, water exercise, and swim-instructor certification. For the advanced competitive swimmer, we have one of the best masters swim teams in the country.

Fitness and Wellness

The fitness and wellness services available at Koret allow patrons to develop a fitness routine tailored to their unique needs and goals. Fitness services include personal training, massage, and free gym orientations for all users. We offer 59 weekly group exercise classes, including Bodysculpting, Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio Kick Boxing, Spinning, Boxercise, Pilates Mat, Lower Body Toning, Upper Body Toning, and Step and Water Aerobics (Shallow and Deep). Cardiovascular Alley offers patrons a choice of 59 cardiovascular machines, including 14 treadmills and 18 Precor elliptical trainers. The weight room offers 46 workout stations, including free weights, Hammer Strength, Icarian, Freemotion, Tri Bar, Precor, and Cybex machines. Wellness programs include Adult CPR, Healthcare Provider Level 3 CPR, AED and First Aid courses. Also offered are free self-defense classes during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Intramural Sports

Intramural leagues and tournaments are held throughout the academic year. They include sports such as Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, and Dodge Ball. Registration for most intramural teams occurs during the second week of each semester (Fall and Spring).

Club Sports

Students interested in competitive, recreational, or instructional sports are urged to contact the Club Sport Coordinator of the Koret Center for more information. The competitive club sports are Rifle, Rugby, Boxing, with others being developed.

Outdoor Activities

Whitewater rafting, sailing, fishing, horseback riding, skiing, mountain biking, and kiteboarding are offered throughout the regular academic year. Activities are scheduled based upon student interests. Call (415) 422-6811 for more information.

Please check out our website at usfca.edu/koret

Intercollegiate Athletics

USF has a rich tradition of excellence in its athletic programs. It has won national championships in sports, from men's basketball to tennis, and has seen well known sports figures such as Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, Mary Hile, Ollie Matson and Gino Marchetti compete for the Dons. Coaches and administrators who have gone on to fame beyond the Hilltop include basketball coaches Phil Woolpert and Pete Newell, publicity director Pete Rozelle, and football coach Joe Kuharich.

The University's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I, the highest level of intercollegiate competition. USF teams are members of the West Coast Conference, which consists of eight private schools including San Diego, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, St. Mary's, Portland, Santa Clara, and Gonzaga.

The University sponsors the following sports for men: soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, cross-country, and track and field. The following sports are offered for women: soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, tennis, golf, and track and field. Please call 415-422-6891 for more information on USF athletics.

Academic Support for Student Athletes

A wide range of academic support is offered for those students who represent the University on intercollegiate athletic teams. The goal is to provide encouragement and support for student athletes so that they may take full advantage of the educational opportunities at the University of San Francisco. Planning for a degree, eligibility monitoring, confidential personal counseling or referral and planning for sports-related careers are some of the services offered by the Office of Academic Support for Student-Athletes.

Open communication between student athletes, faculty, coaches and University staff is fostered to deepen knowledge of and understanding among those groups and to assist student athletes in becoming oriented to the functions of the University.

These services reflect a University commitment to the development of well-rounded individuals - men and women, who are here primarily for education, whose interests and expertise in athletics complements their interests and achievements in academics.