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ADDITIONAL CAMPUS OPPORTUNITES

PROJECT ACT


Advocates for Cultural Talk, is a diversity awareness program organized to provide workshop presentations to CSUN classes and student organizations, as well as elementary, junior and senior high schools, junior colleges, social service organizations, and other institutions in the San Fernando Valley.

Diversity awareness includes awareness of differences with respect to race and ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, age, and other differences. While people tend to overlook differences in an effort to organize ourselves, or because it feels risky, ACT believes this leads to feelings of insecurity, isolation and invisibility. We all have had the experience of feeling different at various points in time. ACT believes increasing awareness of these differences leads to connecting on a deeper level and finding commonalities that bind us.

Bayramian, Room 520
(818) 677-3990

UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS


The University Ambassadors Program is run through the Office of Guest Relations & Campus Tours. The University Ambassadors are a diverse group of student leaders who volunteer their time to facilitate campus tours, host special events, and represent our University in a manner that exemplifies campus pride and professionalism.
Their main duties include:

  • Providing individual and group campus tours to prospective students, parents, and other guests
  • Co-hosting University events such as College Making it Happen, Evenings with Northridge, and Open House
  • Co- sponsoring with the President, Provost and Vice-President of Student Affairs designated university activities including the “Cuddle N’ Read Drive” and “Polished Apple Award Ceremony”
  • Promoting CSUN pride


University Ambassadors receive for their efforts:

  • University incentives such as priority registration, textbook discounts, and more
  • Networking opportunities
  • Satisfaction of helping the campus and community


Contact: Jason.Roberts@csun.edu

Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)


The Student Health Advisory Committee is home to a diverse group of student leaders. SHAC acts as an advisory board to the health center staff, voicing the opinions and needs of the CSUN campus.
SHAC responsibilities include:

  • Educating students about resources of the Klotz Student Health Center
  • Conducting outreach to build health center visibility throughout campus
  • Assessing health center programs to ensure student needs are met
  • Recommending policy changes to better meet student needs
  • Administering and collecting information through patient surveys
  • Leading informational tours of the health center


All SHAC members benefit from the following perks

  • Develop leadership and communication skills
  • Help to improve the quality of student life through better health
  • Network with other campus leaders
  • Enjoy free food and drinks at every meeting
  • Priority registration for the following semester


Contact: (818) 677-3691 shac@csun.edu

Residence Halls Association (RHA)


Residence Halls Association (RHA) is a collection of dedicated residents acting as agents of opportunity to promote a healthy academic and social environment while voicing the concerns of the community.

RHA is the umbrella organization to all student organizations in the residential communities. RHA is affiliated with national and regional organizations such as National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and the Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (PACURH). RHA provides opportunities for development in leadership skills, interpersonal, and intercultural growth.

If you would like to make life in the residence halls an enjoyable and memorable experience, or for more in-formation, please call (818) 677-7308.

Residence Halls Association (RHA)


Each year the Office of Student Development selects a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate leaders to assist with the implementation of the New Student Orientation Program during the summer and fall. Orientation leaders serve as mentors for new students, who are making the transition from their previous environments to Cal State University, Northridge by:

  • Leading groups through orientation, the campus and its resources
  • Facilitating discussions about student success in college
  • Engaging new students in Welcome All Matador events and activities
  • Help new students transition to Cal State Northridge


Seasoned New Student Orientation leaders may apply for the Matador Mentor program to help prepare and train new orientation leaders for the following summer.

For more information about New Student Orientation, call the office of Student Development at (818) 677-2393 or visit www.csun.edu/nso.