University of Hawaii at Hilo Catalog 2011-2012

Student Organizations

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Campus Center
Ellen Kusano, Director
Campus Center, Room 210
Tel: (808) 974-7499
Web: hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter/

Co-curricular learning is integral to a student’s total higher education experience. This learning helps to prepare students for the transition toward independence and self-responsibility and to support their life and career changes.

The University offers a wide range of student-administered programs, services and activities to meet the social, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the UH Hilo community. The chartered student organizations (CSOs) providing these programs, services, and activities are the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Student Association (UHHSA), the Student Activities Council (SAC), the Board of Student Publications (BOSP), the Board of Media Broadcasting (BOMB), and the Campus Center Fee Board. These organizations receive, administer, and oversee mandatory student fees assessed each semester.

  • UHHSA represents all UH Hilo students. Its primary responsibilities include research, education, and action related to campus and academic issues and problems, sponsoring programs of interest and benefit to students, and participation in UH Hilo policy making.
  • The Student Activities Council offers a variety of cultural, educational, recreational, and social programs for UH Hilo students, faculty, staff, and the general public. SAC also supports the Gallery at Campus Center.
  • The Board of Student Publications is a student-faculty board which oversees student publications. These include Ke Kalahea, the student newspaper; Kanilehua, the student literary and arts journal; and Hohonu, the student academic journal. Students interested in becoming involved with these publications should drop by their offices located in the Campus Center.
  • The Board of Media Broadcasting governs and operates a student radio station, University Radio Hilo (URH) which currently broadcasts by Internet and AM radio in the city of Hilo. URH provides students with an opportunity to gain training and experience in media broadcasting through diverse musical, cultural, educational, and informational programming. The radio station operates with an all-student staff and volunteer student DJs.
  • The Campus Center Fee Board administers and funds leadership and service programs, including the Student Service Corps, Hoʻolaulima Student Mediation and Advocacy Services, and Ka Lama Ku (leadership development). In addition, the Fee Board funds the Campus Center game room and its recreational activities.

Students who have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above may participate in any of the organizations described above and also may be selected to serve on special University committees. Each organization has further qualifications for participation. Any student interested in these activities should contact the Campus Center Director.

Students also may join any clubs which are active during the academic year. Clubs must be officially registered to utilize campus facilities, to sponsor UH Hilo-related activities, or to receive funding from the CSO’s. The Campus Center also provides orientation and training workshops for registered clubs and organizations throughout the year. For a list of current clubs go to: hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter/riso/

Campus Center programs, services, and activities, in collaboration with UH Hilo’s academic programs, are designed to enhance the total development of students. Students are able to acquire leadership, communication, and group interaction skills. They gain practical experience in teamwork, in working with diverse cultures, and in conflict resolution. These skills and experiences will be as valuable as their academic learning when they leave the university and move into the community beyond the campus.