A Lack Of Interest: Why?

In the past month or so, applications have been sent out to apply for leadership roles on campus, including BAC (Bellarmine Activities Council), SGA (Student Government Association), the new Homecoming Committee, and many other organizations.

As a student leader on campus, I have noticed there is a large lack of interest regarding student involvement. Although I persuade students to do something else with their education here, no one seems to care about the opportunities presented on campus.

Frequent extensions of deadlines have been granted in almost every student organization because BU seems to be losing many of its student leaders this year due to graduation. It is fearful to have the thought of student involvement declining more. There already is a lack of participation from students on campus.

I frequently see the same people at every event and it makes me wonder what is going to happen when ALL of those people graduate. It is difficult to get incoming students involved because it seems they are fearful of the lack of time management. I try to emphasize it is better off to get involved in at least one organization on campus in order to better your overall experience at Bellarmine. I realize that people have jobs and other commitments outside of class, but most organizations do not meet very often as it is. The larger organizations, such as Homecoming and Family Weekend planning committees must meet more often, at least once a week, and for almost a year. It takes planning ahead and great organization skills to be a part of a larger committee.

I have come to realize that involvement on campus with great leadership roles and positions (which are great for a resume) are not for everyone. I know my experience has been the best I could ever imagine and it has helped me grow as a leader and as an individual. I hope in the future that more students take advantage of the great opportunities presented right at their feet because it really does make a difference in the college experience.

I hope to come up with some new and creative ideas to help spread more involvement? Ideas anyone?