Colorado State University has a very diverse array of student groups and organizations, which each student has the opportunity to be a part of. The goal of each student organization is to help students feel comfortable and really personalize the CSU experience. The goal of ALVS is to help each student find their niche at such a large university.
Leadership & Student Involvement Opportunities
Pinnacle Non-traditional Honor Society
Pinnacle is an academic honor society that recognizes non-traditional students. The national charter has over 150 chapter members on more than 175 campuses nationwide. Colorado State has established a charter of Pinnacle for CSU non-traditional students. Some of the benefits for CSU non-traditional students include a scholarship, exclusively for adult learners and non-traditional students, and the opportunity to graduate, recognized as an academically excellent non-traditional student.
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
SALUTE is the only active honor society, who recognizes the academic excellence of military veterans, and it was founded right here at the ALVS office, through CSU, one of the reasons Colorado State is recognized as one of the most military-friendly schools in the country. The goal for SALUTE is to recognize service to our country, and celebrate dedication to education, and academic excellence.
Student Veterans Organization (SVO)
The Student Veterans Organization, is a local chapter of a national organization, much like Pinnacle and SALUTE. The mission of the national organization is to help veterans pursuing higher education with the resources needed to succeed academically and after graduation. The local chapter of the SVO aims to advocate for veteran students at CSU and is a key contributor to events at CSU such as the Veterans Day 5K race, National Roll Call, and other festivities organized to recognize veterans on-campus. Questions or want to get involved? Email csusvo@gmail.com.
Check out their events: https://www.facebook.com/csusvo
Student Parents Organization (SPO)
The Student Parent Organization (SPO) strives to build community and provide support for CSU students who are raising children as parents or guardians. SPO aims to meet twice a month and encourages all students, regardless of what point they are at in their parenting journey, to join us. SPO welcomes all students, graduate or undergraduate, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy. Though childcare is not provided, children are always welcome to SPO events and meetings.
Looking to get involved? Chat with ALVS Staff!
Connect with SPO here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/studentparentorg
ALVS Advisory Board
The ALVS Advisory Board was created in order to ensure the needs of adult learners and veteran students continue to be met. The advisory board is comprised of ALVS staff along with students who use ALVS as a resource. If you are an adult learner or veteran, and you use the ALVS as a resource, you are eligible to serve on the advisory board. If you’re interested, let us know! Email lisa.chandler@colostate.edu
Associated Students of CSU
Open positions: The ALVS has two Senate seats and two Associate Senator Seats, who represent nearly 4000 students.
ASCSU is the student government organization at CSU. They are responsible for the allocation of student fees and implementing policies that directly affect the students of CSU. The ALVS wants to have a voice within ASCSU to ensure the veteran and adult learner population has lobbying power within our student government.
Reach out to ALVS staff if you are interested in becoming an ALVS Senator or Associate Senator!
PLEASE NOTE: The link above will take you to a website controlled and monitored by Colorado State University, not ALVS.
President’s Multicultural Student Advisory Committee (PMSAC)
Open positions: The ALVS has two delegate seats on PMSAC. Please reach out to Lisa.Chandler@colostate.edu if you’re interested in representing our student population!
Mission
The President’s Multicultural Student Advisory Committee is an advisory group to the President and University administrators, professionals, and academic faculty that addresses broad issues of multiculturalism and social identity that impact the university campus and surrounding community. The committee’s primary functions are to engage in conversations with university faculty and administrators, share students’ perspectives, and provide recommendations that will develop and sustain a campus climate of inclusiveness and help CSU better serve its increasingly diverse population.
Charge
- Identify concerns and opportunities for improvements related to diversity on campus.
- Gauge the climate of multicultural equity, engagement, and inclusiveness on campus.
- Assist in creating and developing a university climate of inclusiveness and diversity.
- Work will encompass the interests and concerns of all students.
- Committee will collaborate with other University entities on common goals addressing diversity issues.
- The committee may call on various units of the University administration for assistance in acquiring information, collecting data, and obtaining a full understanding of issues that impact the goals of the committee.
- The committee will communicate regularly with committee advisors and meet each semester with the President.
- The committee will provide formal recommendations or program ideas to the President.
- The work of the committee will be transparent and available to the University community.
PLEASE NOTE: The link above will take you to a website controlled and monitored by Colorado State University, not ALVS.
Lory Student Center Governing Board (LSCGB)
The LSCGB is a vital part of making sure the needs of LSC customers, employees, and other stakeholders are met. Since the LSC is the heart of activity on the CSU campus, a group of students, staff, and faculty is needed to continuously evaluate issues that arise. Members of LSCGB make important recommendations to ensure the Lory Student Center fulfills its commitment to the CSU Community.
LSCGB Mission Statement:
The Lory Student Center Governing Board is committed to developing and reviewing the operation and the use of the Lory Student Center including, but not limited to, regulations affecting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests using the facility. Such policies will enhance the educational environment of the campus community by supporting activities that promote intellectual, social, cultural, recreational, and personal development.
Opportunities:
- Hands-on Leadership Experience
- Professional Development
- Community with Students, Faculty, and Staff of Colorado State University
Apply for the LSC Governing Board – Lory Student Center (colostate.edu)
PLEASE NOTE: The link above will take you to a website controlled and monitored by Colorado State University, not ALVS.