Co-curricular Enrichment & Lindner Engagement
Our mission at the Office of Co-Curricular Involvement and Lindner Engagement is to foster a dynamic and positive environment that enhances the personal and professional development of our business college community. We strive to:
- Empower Students: Provide transformative co-curricular experiences that promote leadership, collaboration and experiential learning.
- Support Faculty and Staff: Cultivate an engaging workplace culture that values innovation, well-being and professional growth.
- Build Community: Foster a sense of belonging and connectedness through programs and initiatives that celebrate our unique strengths and contributions.
- Promote Excellence: Encourage continuous improvement and excellence in all our endeavors to prepare future business leaders for a rapidly evolving world.
Together, we are committed to creating a vibrant and supportive community where everyone can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
Lindner Student Organizations
Student organizations enhance the holistic educational experience of students beyond the traditional academic curriculum. They create valuable opportunities for students to get involved, develop new skills, pursue their interests and build a stronger connection to their university community. Student organizations support students through:
Organizations help students form friendships and networks, creating a sense of belonging on campus. They also often provide mentorship and support, helping students navigate academic and personal challenges.
Involvement in student organizations allows students to take on leadership roles, enhancing their organizational and management skills. Many organizations focus on career-related skills, offering workshops, networking events and opportunities to connect with professionals in various fields, fueling students' professional growth.
Many organizations engage in community service, allowing students to contribute positively to society while gaining valuable experiences. They often collaborate with local organizations, enhancing community ties and providing students with real-world experiences.
Research shows that students involved in organizations tend to perform better academically, as these groups often encourage study groups and academic support.
Many student organizations serve as advocacy groups, giving students a collective voice to address campus issues, shape policies and represent the perspectives and needs of the student body.
Participating in student organizations helps students develop important soft skills like confidence, communication, problem-solving and time management. The safe, supportive environment of student groups allows students to step outside their comfort zones and grow as individuals.
Student organizations are vehicles for experiential learning, creating opportunities for business-relevant, real-world experience. Experiential learning takes place through a variety of methods, including business competitions, programming, projects, leadership opportunities and more.
Lindner Student Tribunal
The Lindner Tribunal serves as the official voice of Lindner undergraduate student body and as a bridge between students and college administration. The Lindner Tribunal fulfills this role by:
- Promoting, coordinating and regulating the development and operation of recognized student organizations within the college, ensuring they align with the college's mission and student needs.
- Advocating for the interests and concerns of the undergraduate student body to the college administration, providing advisory feedback on all matters concerning student life and activities.
- Facilitating communication and collaboration between student leadership across the various recognized student organizations within the college, the Undergraduate Student Government and the college administration.
- Establishing and upholding standards for student activities through clear guidelines and fair regulations, fostering a responsible and vibrant student community.
Thank You to our Partners
Executive
- PNC Bank
Champion
- Smuckers
- Sycamore Capital
Advocate
- Fifth Third Bank
- Great American Insurance
- MassMutual Ascend
- PepsiCo
Junior
- Cardinal Health
- Cintas
- Protective Life
- Sherwin Williams
- U.S. Bank
Nick Castro, JD
Assistant Dean, Co-curricular Enrichment and Lindner Engagement
Brienne Blair
Assistant Director, Co-curricular Enrichment and Lindner Engagement
Arielle Betts
Program Coordinator, Co-curricular Enrichment and Lindner Engagement