Page 25 - Columbia College Chicago Student Handbook 2024-2025

with a beautiful view of Columbia’s ‘quad’, Grant Park, our resources, and spaces include a lounge, Multipurpose Studio, and a computer lab with printing available to all students. THE OFFICES OF STUDENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES New Student Programs 754 S. Wabash Ave. | 3rd Floor (312) 369-8675 The Office of New Student Programs (NSP) supports and facilitates the transition of all new students into the Columbia community. NSP hosts campus Orientation as well as other first-year programs such as the Engage Columbia program. Engage Columbia is designed to introduce Columbia’s new students into the larger community, while helping new students make valuable connections with resources and peers. students.colum.edu/new/ Student Activities and Student Programming Board (SPB) 754 S. Wabash Ave. | 2nd Floor www.colum.edu/stuact Student Activities fosters community and collaboration through engaging and thoughtful college-wide events and programming that reflects and defines our campus culture. As part of our process, we provide learning and mentorship opportunities that harness the individual creative talents of our staff, student team and the greater Columbia Community. Traditions like New Student Convocation, Wicked Week, and Columbia’s annual Manifest Arts Festival. Student Activities also works with Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), a team of students committed to planning, promoting, and producing campus-wide programs that create and foster the unique artistic community on Columbia’s campus. SPB enhances and unifies our community by working with other student organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni in coordinating unique events and activities. THE OFFICES OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP 754 S. Wabash Ave. | 2nd Floor www.colum.edu/studentleadership Student Government Association (SGA) www.colum.edu/sga SGA of Columbia College Chicago represents the student voice and endeavors to construct a better campus environment through leadership and strong representation. It serves as a liaison between students and faculty, staff, and administration in order to ensure the welfare of our unique and diverse art and communication community. SGA meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. Student Organization Council (SOC) www.colum.edu/soc The SOC represents the more than 45 professional, cultural, social, and special interest student organizations at Columbia. The SOC is committed to building a stronger campus community and provides students with opportunities to grow 23