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Baruch Officer Leadership Training (BOLT)

Baruch Officer Leadership Training (BOLT) will equip your executive officers with skills that will not only enhance their leadership potential, but also help you to start planning and coordinating events! The workshops are designed for executive officers only. The President and Treasurer must attend the workshop, but feel free to invite additional members of the E-Board or leadership team. It is preferred that the entire executive team attend, even if everyone can not come on the same day. AGAIN, attendance is mandatory!

It may feel overwhelming to already begin thinking about next year. Take a deep breath! We are only asking you to sign up for a workshop now. Student Life takes leadership development very seriously, and we look forward to partnering with your leadership team to make 2020-21 a very successful and enjoyable year for your club and also for the Baruch College Community. If you have any questions please contact Student Life.

We have scheduled the following dates and times for Fall 2020 BOLT Workshops*:

*Dates and times are subject to change. Please check this page for updates.

To attend a workshop, advanced registration is required. Please click the button below to register.

Student Government

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the official representative organization of both the day and evening undergraduate students.

Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) represents the graduate students of all three schools.

Student Leadership And Service

College students are often asked to consider the question, “What is leadership?” At Baruch College, we believe that every student should be given the opportunity to construct their own interpretation of leadership and subsequently have access to the resources that will help accentuate these self-tailored skills and behaviors.

In an attempt to bring leadership development to the forefront of the student life experience, the Office of Student Life will be offering a variety of enriching programs, retreats and workshops throughout the academic year designed specifically to enhance the leadership capabilities in every student. To ensure that this endeavor reaches its full potential, Baruch will incorporate the Social Change Model of Leadership into its already expanding vault of student leadership and development programs. Created in 1994 by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, the Social Change Model “approaches leadership as a purposeful, collaborative, values-based process that results in positive social change”. With a special focus centered on individual, group and community values, each of these three dimensions of the Social Change Model intertwine to emphasize and promote the 7Cs for Change:

• Consciousness of self

• Congruence

• Commitment

• Collaboration

• Common purpose

• Controversy with civility

• Citizenship

By offering a diverse range of enriching developmental opportunities, students will be able to reflect upon who they are as leaders and closely examine how they can be proactive agents of social change—two essential learning outcomes of the Social Change Model. Students will be able to utilize the tools and skills that they will acquire from these experiences and holistically apply them to suitable opportunities both on and off campus.

In order to fully encompass the scope and value of group leadership development, all active and prospective members of on-campus student clubs and organizations will be required to participate in these specialized leadership training experiences. Students will engage in self-assessment activities that pay particular attention to what their own perceptions of leadership encompass, and will subsequently challenge the expectations that they’ve set for themselves as leaders. Special emphasis will also be placed upon the notion that leadership in practice has the potential to be a dynamic and communal engagement, juxtaposing its traditional individualistic features. To underpin the approach backed by the Social Change Model that a community of socially responsible and committed citizens can make significant advances towards a common goal, purposeful self-discovery and team building activities will be integral components of each program, retreat and workshop.

To positively enhance your leadership potential and to make your overall student experience at Baruch College an enriching and meaningful one, check out Student Leadership Opportunities and T.E.A.M. Baruch to see what’s available to you.

Student Media At Baruch

Baruch has a rich history of student-produced media resulting in award-winning publications.

The Ticker

The Ticker is the undergraduate student newspaper celebrating 80 years of reporting news relevant to the Baruch community.

Encounters

Encounters is Baruch’s literary magazine published once a semester with original poetry, short stories and essays submitted by Baruch students.

WBMB Radio

WBMB Radio is the student-run radio station that remains on the cutting edge of music.

Lexicon

Lexicon is Baruch’s senior yearbook aimed at capturing the truly unique Baruch experience.

Dollars and $ense

Dollars and $ense is the student-produced review of business and society which got its start as a national-award-winning magazine.

Individual Student media descriptions, pages, and off-site links are authored by the respective publication or organization which is solely responsible for the content thereof. The Office of Student Life, the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Baruch College specifically disclaims any liability or responsibility, whatsoever, for the content thereof, and any direct, indirect or consequential damages related to, or arising from, the use of the information contained therein.

T.E.A.M. Baruch

T.E.A.M. Baruch is a student leadership development program that affords students the opportunity to unearth and develop their leadership potential. The program is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development developed by the Higher Education Research Institute of UCLA.

T.E.A.M. Baruch Training Program

The T.E.A.M. Baruch training program is a dynamic developmental experience in which students are challenged to introspectively examine who they are as emerging leaders. Through intense self-awareness exercises, students gain critical insights on team dynamics and how working within a high-function team can elicit positive social outcomes. Students are empowered to take action and help make positive social change for the betterment of their community, the Baruch community, and the global community at large.

Successfully completing the T.E.A.M. Baruch training program will enhance your self-awareness, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution and mediation skills. These key assets are essential to helping you develop strong relationships and will give you the tools you need to help you become a better leader. Successful completion of the training program will prepare students to apply for a host of paid T.E.A.M. Baruch peer leadership positions and initiatives.

T.E.A.M. Baruch Peer Mentor Positions

T.E.A.M. Baruch Peer Mentor positions include:

• Freshman Seminar Peer Mentors

• Orientation Leaders

• PAWS: Peers Advocating Wellness Services

• Peers for Careers

• Success Network Peer Mentors

• Transfer Seminar Peer Mentors

Become a T.E.A.M Peer Mentor

Interested in becoming a T.E.A.M. Baruch Peer Mentor? Recruitment for 2020-2021 is now open. Please see below for the upcoming information sessions to learn more.

Are you a current student who has participated in the T.E.A.M. Baruch Leadership Training? Check your Baruch email for information regarding the Peer Mentor application process. Questions? Contact dinetta.curtis@baruch.cuny.edu.

T.E.A.M. Baruch Information Sessions

Sign up to RSVP for an Info Session

Thursday, September 3, 2020: 12:40-2:20pm
Tuesday, September 8: 12:40-2:20pm
Thursday, September 10: 6:00-7:30pm
Monday, September 14: 2:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, September 16: 11:00am–12:30pm
Tuesday, September 22: 12:40-2:20pm
Thursday, September 24: 5:00-6:30pm
Friday, October 9: 2:00-3:30pm
Wednesday, October 14: 3:00-4:30pm
Tuesday, October 20: 6:00-7:30pm

Women Of Color Leadership Program

The Women of Color (WOC) Leadership Program is an Office of Student Life diversity initiative to provide encouragement, leadership development, support and community to Baruch College students who identify as WOC. It is our hope that by creating this program, we will contribute to the overall well-being of our WOC Bearcats by focusing on their distinct needs beyond their academic journey.

The Women of Color Leadership Program will provide participating students with the opportunity to understand and expand upon personal and cultural competencies such as emotional and cultural intelligence, self-confidence, effective communication, empowerment and intersectionality just to name a few.  Students will have access to cultivated leadership and career development workshops, master class presentations, mentorship opportunities, community service projects, and an emotional support group. Our ultimate goal is for students to expand their competencies and apply them to all areas of their life – personal, academic and professional.

Connect

Civic Engagement

One of the foundational purposes of Higher Education is to prepare students to civically participate in our society. Colleges across the country continue to develop new initiatives related to civic engagement.

We view community service opportunities as not only service but as an opportunity of experiential learning. A part of this experiential learning is to consistently provide students with volunteer opportunities that will further support and enhance their collegiate experience while at Baruch College.

Previous Community Service Projects have included:

• The Bowery Mission

• Habitat for Humanity

• Part of the Solution (P.O.T.S.)

• God’s Love We Deliver

• BedStuy Campaign Against Hunger

• Hell’s Kitchen Farm Project

Battle Of The Boroughs

The Battle of the Boroughs is a collaboration with the NYC Parks and Recreation Department.

About

The Office of Student Life is excited to present the Battle of the Boroughs Community Service Challenge, a friendly competition of students volunteering to make a difference in their borough.

Join us as we volunteer with the NYC Parks and Recreation Department to help keep the parks in your neighborhood safe, clean and accessible for all.

The borough with the most participants will be showcased on the Office of Student Life social media page.

The Battles

If you are ready for the challenge, see below for our service dates:

Friday, October 4, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Brooklyn, N.Y.
Friday, March 13, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Forest Park | Queens, N.Y.
Friday, March 20, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Seton Falls Park | Bronx, N.Y.
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Ocean Breeze Trail | Staten Island, N.Y.
Friday, April 24, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Inwood Hill Park | Manhattan, N.Y.

If you are interested in being a student volunteer for one of the scheduled service dates, please check this page a month before for the application.

Please note that your application must be submitted at least two weeks before your selected volunteer date(s) to be considered.

Visit the NYC Parks and Recreation Department site to learn more about them.

The Bowery Mission

We are pleased to announce that the Office of Student Life at Baruch College has established a partnership with The Bowery Mission, a non-profit organization serving the hungry and homeless population of New York City for over a century.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee donating gifts to the Bowery Mission.

Volunteer work with The Bowery Mission, includes but is not limited to:

• Preparing meals

• Serving meals

• Sorting food donations

• Sorting clothing donations

• Removing trash

• Organizing the pantry

• Cleaning storage and prep areas

• Toy drives

Toy Drive with The Bowery Mission 2019

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Toy Drive. We are sure that the children who receive your gifts will appreciate them.

Special Thanks to:

Academic Advisement
Amanda Joe
Amit Singh
Austin Lee
Brandon Inga
Caddie Lai
Counseling Center
Joyce Xia
Juen Yang Goh
Kimberly Chiu
Mark Zurita

Michelle Tong
Monica Shum
Nena Chen
Office of Student Life
Oscar Montes
SEEK
Starr Career Development Center
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Sydneaw Chan
Thomas Li

Learn more about The Bowery Mission.

For additional questions or to learn more about additional civic engagement opportunities please contact, Dinetta Curtis at dinetta.curtis@baruch.cuny.edu.

Student Clubs And Organizations

On behalf of our 130+ clubs, the Office Of Student Life welcomes you to Baruch College. Your fellow classmates exhibit a great deal of initiative, energy and imagination, the nature of which is displayed in the clubs, organizations and the activities they provide.

Clubs and organizations span a wide range of interests. There is something for practically everyone. Membership in a club offers you a place to meet new people, as well as an opportunity to develop important communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Choose something that interests you or start your own special interest club!

Undergraduate Clubs

Most undergraduate clubs meet on Thursdays, 12:40 to 2:20 pm (Club Hours). Clubs meeting at other days and/or times are so noted.

Graduate Clubs

Graduate clubs meet at various times. Meeting rooms assigned are for Fridays 6-9 pm. Clubs meeting at other days and/or times are so noted.

See these listings for locations of meetings, or contact Student Life, Room 2-210 in the Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) building, 646-312-4550, for more information.

Student Clubs & Organizations Disclaimer

Individual Student Club descriptions, pages, and off-site links are authored by the respective club or organization which is solely responsible for the content thereof. The Office of Student Life, the Division of Student Affairs, and Baruch College specifically disclaims any liability or responsibility, whatsoever, for the content thereof, and any direct, indirect or consequential damages related to, or arising from, the use of the information contained therein.

 Spring 2020

Unless noted, most Undergraduate Clubs meet on
Thursdays, 12:40 pm to 2:20 pm (Club Hours).
Most Graduate Clubs meet on Fridays, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Some clubs have the following meeting days and times:
[T] Tuesday (12:40 pm-2:20 pm)
[F] Friday (6 pm-9 pm)
[B] Meets biweekly

Virtual Headquarters

The Office of Student Life presents our Virtual Headquarters. We are hosting several one-hour sessions where students can log in and ask any questions they may have about student engagement and the Baruch community.

August 26, 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
August 31; 3:00–4:00 PM
September 1; 4:00–5:00 PM
September 3; 4:30–5:30 PM

Attend

Virtual Club Fair

Join the Office of Student Life and the many clubs on campus for our Virtual Involvement Fair! To ensure that you have enough time to explore as many groups as possible, we will be hosting three separate fairs for undergraduate students and one club fair for graduate students. See the schedule below for dates, times, links and the club categories that will be at each fair.

August 27, 2020 from 12:30-2:30pm
Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Pre-Professional, Honor & Academic Clubs

September 1, 2020 from 12:30-2:30pm
USG, Departments, Media & Special Interest Clubs

September 3, 2020 from 12:30-2:30pm
USG, Cultural, Identity & Multi-Faith Clubs

September 4, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm
USG, Graduate Student Assembly & Graduate Clubs, Identity & Multi-Faith Clubs

 Need Further Support? Talk to a Student Life Staff on Zoom!

As the Fair is taking place you can always stop and ask a Student Life staff member any questions you may have. Just click “Visit Help Desk” on the top left-hand corner of the Club Fair page.

Commencement

2020 Virtual Commencement Experience

June 8, 9:30 A.M. (EDT)

Congratulations on the completion of your studies at Baruch College!

As your time draws to a close, we hope you look back fondly on your Baruch experience and that you have made lasting friendships, developed professionally, and increased your knowledge-base.

While social distancing requirements prohibit us from gathering together at Barclays Center, as originally scheduled, it will not deter us from acknowledging the hard work and achievements of our graduates. Our Commencement is not cancelled; nor is it indefinitely postponed. As originally planned, June 8 is the Class of 2020’s moment to shine! Join us for the Virtual Commencement Experience on Monday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the Class of 2020!

The Virtual Commencement Experience will begin with a 30-minute video that features a welcome from Interim Provost James McCarthy; a special performance by the Blue Notes; and a valedictory address by Annmarie Gajdos, who has been selected as valedictorian of the Class of 2020. President Mitchel B. Wallerstein, PhD, will also deliver the keynote and, together with the deans, confer the graduate and undergraduate degrees for each of our three schools.

Special sites will go live for the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business. Each site will include video remarks from the school’s dean, as well as clips from faculty and staff. Student clubs and organizations will also host special watch parties. Visit the Virtual Commencement Experience site when it goes live on June 1 for the list of watch parties.

Students, you do not need to register to attend the Baruch 2020 Virtual Commencement Experience!

Lexicon Yearbook

This year your yearbook will be delivered to your address if purchased by June 16, 2020. All yearbooks will be shipped by early July. All senior packages will be received at a future date.

Heritage Months

The Office of Student Life is committed to encouraging students to participate in diversity programs that celebrate Baruch’s rich multicultural heritage. College-wide committees are created and supported by the Undergraduate Student Government & Graduate Student Assembly to create events that celebrate diversity on campus.  We celebrate the following months:

• Latinx Heritage Month (September)

• LGBTQ+ History Month (October)

• Black History Month (February)

• Women’s History Month (March)

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (April)

• Caribbean Week (May)

Special Events

The Office of Student Life at Baruch College develops the co-curricular college experience of Baruch students through a rich array of special events and programs. Feel free to explore this page for our signature programming.

Convocation Club Carnival (August)

An event exclusively for first-year students to meet with clubs on campus.

Fall Club Fair (August)

An opportunity for all students to meet and connect with clubs on campus.

Media Group Open House (August)

Students will have an opportunity to meet the leaders of our media groups and Undergraduate Student Government.

Welcome Week (August and January)

The Undergraduate Student Government and the Office of Student Life host multiple events at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters to welcome all Bearcats to Baruch.

Spring Club Fair (January)

An opportunity for all students to meet and connect with clubs on campus.

Winter Carnival (February)

A carnival style event with games, fun foods, activities, music and more.

Bearcats on Ice (February)

This annual event is hosted at The Rink at Rockefeller Center. It is a great way to try ice skating and make new friends.

Spring Fling Carnival (April/May)

A carnival style event with games, fun foods, activities, music and more.

Homecoming (October)

This is our newest tradition, and this event celebrates Bearcat pride.

Programs

Leadership Weekend (September)

Leadership Weekend is an annual overnight retreat where participants combine learning about leadership and practicing leadership outside of the classroom.

 Adventure Day (October or April)

Adventure Day normally consists of an exciting activity, such as, indoor rock climbing or hiking, which provides students the opportunity to step outside of their comfort level and experience something new.

Bearcat Bootcamp (February)

Bearcat Bootcamp is a 10-week fitness program that is designed and facilitated by a certified professional trainer. This program includes traditional exercise activities in a physical education setting and nutrition classes to help participants make healthier eating decisions.

Alternative Spring Break (March or April)

Alternative Spring Break is an overnight trip that takes place during spring break where students can engage in a volunteer service opportunity, which includes a combination of education, direct service, critical analysis and reflection.

Resources

About The Office Of Student Life

Note: The Office of Student Life is working remotely. Please send all inquiries to studentlife@baruch.cuny.edu.

The Office of Student Life develops the co-curricular college experience of Baruch students through a rich array of educationally diverse programs, opportunities for leadership and civic engagement, club and organization development, and community building. Through its varied program opportunities, the Office contributes toward the physical, emotional, and spiritual development of students.

Damali Smith Tolson
Director of Student Life
damali.tolson@baruch.cuny.edu
(646) 312-4553

Savanna Ramsey
Associate Director of Student Life Operations
savanna.ramsey@baruch.cuny.edu
(646) 312-4552

Dinetta Curtis
Assistant Director of Leadership Development
dinetta.curtis@baruch.cuny.edu
(646) 312-4569

Crystal Tejada
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
crystal.tejada@baruch.cuny.edu

Talia Gurstel
Assistant Director of Student Activities
talia.gurstel@baruch.cuny.edu

Reshma Jaigobin
Graduate Activities Advisor
reshma.jaigobin@baruch.cuny.edu

Chloe Spencer
Daytime Office Manager and Budget Specialist
chloe.spencer@baruch.cuny.edu

Natalie Otero
Operations Manager
natalie.otero@baruch.cuny.edu

Traci Espinet-Marquez
Technology Specialist/Webmaster
traci.espinet@baruch.cuny.edu

Andy Hutchinson
Custodial Supervisor
andy.hutchinson@baruch.cuny.edu

Campus Intervention Team (CIT)

Empowering Community Members to Action

The Campus Intervention Team (CIT) works together as a support system to provide assistance to students in crisis. Any member of the college community (faculty, students, staff) can reach out to the CIT to report a concern about a student.

The CIT is constituted to assist in providing support for students of concern. Faculty or staff concerns should be reported to the Office of the Provost or to Office of Human Resources, respectively.

Concerned faculty, staff or students may fill out an Incident Communication Form if they have noticed student behavior which is perceived to be harmful to the student him/herself or to others. This behavior may include:

• Unusual or erratic behavior in class

• Extended absence from class by a typically engaged student

• Written work with troubling themes or references

• Verbal or written threats made by a student toward another student

• Written or verbal expressions of suicidal ideation

• Messages on social media with concerning language

• Other actions which cause an alarm or call into question the safety of the student or his/her peers

All reports are confidential and will be handled by members of the CIT.

To alert the CIT to a concern, complete and submit the Incident Communication Form. A member of the team will receive and review your submission. Please note that you may be contacted for follow-up information.

Members of the CIT may be emailed at cit@baruch.cuny.edu or call us at 646-312-4570.

The CIT responds to a wide range of student concerns and incidents. Please note that a CIT report is NOT the appropriate way to report sexual harassment, sexual violence, or gender-based harassment, and reports of this nature made to the team cannot be kept confidential. If you need to report information of that nature, please contact Public Safety, the Title IX Coordinator, the Dean of Students, or Human Resources. More information on the reporting process for sexual harassment/violence can be reviewed here.

Student Organizations Resources

All the forms you need for club budgets, events, club leadership, and even forming a new club are found on this page.

The Informer – Your Guide to Leading a Student Organization

For a comprehensive guide on developing, shaping and leading a student organization download the Informer below;

Student Club Information and Guidelines

Anti-Hazing Training [PDF]
Anti-Hazing Agreement of Understanding for Clubs & Organizations [PDF]
Anti-Hazing Agreement of Understanding for Greek Lettered Organizations [PDF]
Article XV
Baruch Officer Leadership Training (BOLT)
BOLT Presentation [PDF]
Budget Appeals Guide
Budget Fact Sheet
Club Office Suite Guidelines & Community Standards [PDF]
Event Submission Instructions
Greek Organization Information
Necessary Payment Request Documents
Payment Process Checklist [PDF]
Purchasing Requirements
Rolling Reservation Schedule
Room Capacity List
Types of Contracts

Want to Start a New Student Organization?

Find out more on the starting a new student organization page.

Forms

Unless otherwise noted, all forms are PDFs.

Alumni Involvement Request Form (online form)
Bid Form
Budget Appeals Form
Club Fundraising Form
Co-Sponsorship Form
Constitution (Word doc)
CUNY Domestic Travel Guidelines
CUNY International Travel Guidelines
Guest List
Hazing Incident Report Form (online form)
Large-Scale Event Proposal Form (online form)
Line Change Form
NVC 1-107 MPR Template
Off-campus Travel Proposal Form
Payment Request Voucher
Program Change Form
Program Name Change Form
Purchase Requisition
Request an Event (online form)
Student Club Website Description Form (online form)
Wire Transfer Transaction Form

Connect To MyBaruch

The Office of Student Life at Baruch College is responsible for the everyday management of MyBaruch via CampusLabs© Engage, an online student organization management system that helps student leaders and campus advisors to discover new involvement opportunities, streamline communication plans, market programs & activities, and build an overall stronger sense of community at Baruch. MyBaruch is a free service to students and provides multiple benefits for both student organization leaders and the entire Baruch campus community.

For the Baruch Campus Community

MyBaruch is a great way to discover student organizations that match your interests, keep up-to-date on the latest campus news and announcements, and learn about upcoming events at Baruch.

For Student Organizations

• All Baruch student organizations must register with the Office of Student Life via MyBaruch as part of the annual registration process.

• All officers, members, and advisors of student organizations are required to establish a personal MyBaruch account (more information on creating an account below).

• Once you have an account and become an administrator for your organization, you can:

• Develop and update your organization’s page to attract interest from prospective new members

• Archive an unlimited amount of documents, pictures and videos for easier officer transition

• Maintain accurate member rosters

• Create events that can appear on both organization-specific and campus-wide calendars

• Send out invitations and track RSVPs to prepare for upcoming events

• Connect with your organization’s social media platforms and share out your events and news stories

• Survey members to collect feedback using polls and discussion boards

• Create a paperless interaction system by managing daily activities online

Creating an Account

You can access MyBaruch at: baruch.campuslabs.com/engage

To create your MyBaruch account, simply log in using your Baruch credentials. Once you log in the first time, you will be prompted to create your profile. You can upload a profile picture, list your preferred name, link your social media profiles, designate your interests, and more!

Resources

MyBaruch Events Guide
MyBaruch Registration Guide

Need Help?

CampusLabs© Engage has created tools to help you navigate the system. Check here for help.
Or
Visit Student Life at NVC 2-210 or call us for quick assistance at (646) 312-4550.

Campus Security

Campus Security is here to maintain a safe and secure campus that is conducive to learning. The well-being of the Baruch community is our priority and depends on the cooperation and assistance of every Baruch student and all staff to be aware of possible safety hazards and of the potential for crime on campus. Crime prevention and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions should be the objectives of every member of the Baruch community. Review the complete list of campus safety services and policies here.

Campus Intervention Team (CIT)

In addition to Campus Security, the Baruch College Campus Intervention Team (CIT) works together as a support system to provide assistance to students in crisis. Any member of the college community (faculty, students, staff) can reach out to the CIT to report a concern about a student.

Visit the CIT website for more information.