Groups

Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
The Department of Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI) facilitates opportunities that enhance the academic experience by promoting student involvement and event attendance, developing leadership skills, and preparing students to take on active societal roles on campus and in their communities.

Membership Benefits
The co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences that students have with the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement contribute to their academic persistence, retention, and completion. Furthermore, these experiences add to the vibrancy of their college experience increasing their affinity to UVU. The programs and offerings provided by SLI are listed below.
- ACTION LEARNING: With weekly offerings students are able to participate in activities learning new skills/hobbies that they have interest in. Students are able to connect with their peers and participate as their schedule allows.
- CLUBS: Empowers and encourages student freedom to create groups dedicated to specific interests, hobbies, and academic focuses. By participating in a club, students have the opportunity to increase their leadership and communication skills, meet new people, and do more of what they love.
- INTERRELIGIOUS ENGAGEMENT: Builds a community inclusive of all worldviews (religious, spiritual, and secular identities) by providing physical space, educational events/activities, and opportunities for dialogue to build respect, relationships, and understanding.
- LEAD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: Students have the opportunity to earn a one or two-year distinction certifying completion of prescribed teaching activities focused on four key areas of professional and personal development: Learn, Engage, Acquire, and Discover.
- OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING: Assists students in having a positive student living experience by facilitating on site residence life events/activities and connecting students to housing related resources and information including housing laws, independent living tutorials, contract navigation, etc.
- SPIRIT SQUAD: Provides performance-based entertainment at Athletic and campus events promoting an atmosphere of interaction, enthusiasm, and support for UVU.
- STUDENT GOVERNMENT (UVUSA): Made up of elected and appointed officers, students are responsible for representing the student voice across campus. Student officers actively participate in policy change, advocate for student needs, and provide activities/events to enhance the student experience.