College of Central Florida Office of Student Life

Five-Star Program

A Guide to Assist CF Student Clubs Achieve Five-Star Status

Created on 8/26/11 Office of Student Life 3001 SW College Rd.

Bryant Student Union, Room 201

Five Star Guidelines The purpose of the 5-Star Program is to recognize College of Central Florida Student Clubs who set clear and concise goals which correspond with identified student learning outcomes. Each star represents a student learning outcome and a corresponding area of club involvement. Successful completers of the 5-Star Program can ensure that they have developed, implemented, provided, and participated in meaningful co-curricular activities which support college student development and the successful attainment of educational and career goals. Star I. Campus Involvement

µ Description: Participation in Student Activities Board, Office of Student Life, and

College sponsored events.

µ Student Learning Outcome(s) Supported: Civic Engagement, Practical Competence, and Persistence and Academic Achievement.

µ Requirements: Participate in two registered college events per semester

µ Example(s):

Club Rush, International Food Festival, International Education Month Events, Other CF clubs’ events, Welcome Back/Club Rush, Homecoming Week events, Black History Month events, Mr. & Ms. Scholarship Program, Women’s History Month events, and Student Life events

Star II. Club Activity

µ Description: On-campus events hosted by the club/organization which benefit the student body.

µ Student Learning Outcome(s) Supported: Cognitive Complexity, Knowledge

Application, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competence, and Practical Competence.

µ Requirements: Host or co-host two registered club events per semester

µ Examples: Open Star III. Professional Development & Leadership Training

µ Description: Participation in general leadership development as well as professional development opportunities which fulfill the mission of the specific club.

µ Student Learning Outcome(s) Supported: Practical Competence, Persistence and

Academic Achievement, Civic Engagement, and Interpersonal and Intrapersonal; Competence.

µ Requirements: Participate in ten hours per semester of the above-mentioned activities. µ Examples:

Attendance at Board of Presidents meetings, Attendance at SAB Speakers Series events, Attendance at CF, state, national, or international leadership and/or club-related conferences, Club member enrollment in CF leadership classes, Club member participation in course specific professional develop and service learning activities

Star IV. Community Involvement

µ Description: Participate in community service projects sponsored by CF, the club, or the community.

µ Student Learning Outcome(s) Supported: Humanitarianism, Civic Engagement,

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competence µ Requirements: Club participation in five hours of community service work per

semester µ Examples: Participation in Heart Walk, SAB Fall Fun Run, March of Dimes,

On-Campus Blood Drives, Earth Week Events, CF Alternative Spring Break, club/organization initiated community service projects

Star V. Club Administration

µ Description: On-time completion and submission of club-related paperwork µ Student Learning Outcome(s) Supported: Practical Competency and Knowledge

Acquisition, Integration, and Application

µ Requirements: Submission of club purchase, event, and travel paperwork within specified timeline. Complete Five Star Recognition application at end of year listing successful completion of Five Star requirements.

µ Examples: Budget forms, Event forms, Travel forms, and Charter paperwork

Award Five Star recognition will be awarded at the Student Activities Reception. The club will hold their star status throughout the entire next academic year. Incentives for star status include: 1. Advertising your accomplishment: A plaque will be displayed in the Office of Student Life, noting the club name and year(s) of Five Star Status. You will be given print materials to advertise your star status at such events as club rush. Five Star Status will be printed on club event advertisements for the entire next year. Potential members will be able to see your level of involvement and dedication by your star status. First-year clubs and clubs that do not currently hold star status, can be given materials that say “Help Us Achieve 5-Star Status!” A Five-Star symbol will also be placed next to your club name on the online student interest form, again advertising to potential club members the dedication of your club. 2. Funding: The Student Activities Committee considers many different things when determining club budgets. Holding star status assists the committee in determining a club’s involvement during the previous year. 3. Ability to set clear and concise goals: Each of the five stars stands for an important aspect of co-curricular education and student development. By focusing on the five-star parameters, you can be assured that you are providing an experience for your club members which they will be able to apply to their educational and career success. Questions regarding the Five-Star program may be directed to: Jason Dodge, Student Activities Coordinator dodgej@cf.edu (352) 854-2322 X1903 Bryant Student Union-201A

College of Central Florida

Office of Student Life Five-Star Program Application

Student Club Name: Club President Name: Club President Email: Advisor Name: Advisor Email: Club Mission Statement: Star I. Campus Involvement

µ Description: Participation in Student Activities Board, Office of Student Life, and College sponsored events. µ Requirements: Participate in two registered college events per semester µ Fulfillment of Requirements: Fall Name of Event #1: Name of Event #2: Spring Name of Event #1: Name of Event #2:

Star II. Club Activity

µ Description: On-campus events hosted by the club/organization which benefit the µ Requirements: Host or co-host two registered club events per semester student body. µ Fulfillment of Requirements: Fall Name of Event #1: Name of Event #2: Spring Name of Event #1: Name of Event #2:

Star III. Professional Development & Leadership Training

µ Description: Participation in general leadership development as well as professional development opportunities which fulfill the mission of the specific club. µ Requirements: Participate in ten hours per semester of the above-mentioned activities. µ Fulfillment of Requirements:

Fall Please attach documentation of fulfillment of requirements Spring Please attach documentation of fulfillment of requirements Star IV. Community Involvement

µ Description: Participate in community service projects sponsored by CF, the club, or the community µ Requirements: Club participation in five hours of community service work per Semester µ Fulfillment of Requirements: Fall

Please attach documentation of fulfillment of requirements Spring Please attach documentation of fulfillment of requirements Star V. Club Administration

µ Description: On-time completion and submission of club-related paperwork µ Requirements: Submission of club purchase, event, travel, etc. paperwork within specified timeline. µ Fulfillment of Requirements: All documents which flow through the Office of Student Life are recorded in a log. Fulfillment of this requirement will be determined by Student Life staff by analyzing the content of this log.

______________________________ ______________________________ Club President Signature Club Advisor Signature

For Office of Student Life Staff Use Date Received:

Five Star: Approved Not Approved