Office of Student Involvement
About OSI
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) promotes, facilitates, and advocates for a welcoming, socially just, and inclusive campus community by supporting the retention of diverse student populations and providing diversity education and multicultural programs for students and the surrounding community. Our goal is to create a community that recognizes challenges and transforms their individual attitudes towards difference while learning to celebrate the rich contributions of all cultures.
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) oversees five main areas which include: student equity and diversity, campus programming, leadership programs, off-campus and commuter student services, and new student orientation programs. OSI serves as a primary source of social, leadership, co-curricular, and multicultural campus opportunities for all Edgewood students. We cultivate a variety of opportunities for campus engagement that create a well-rounded student experience and works to enhance the academic mission of Edgewood College.
Through involvement with the Office of Student Involvement, students will:
- Develop interdependence and a sense of belonging.
- Recognize their role in creating an inclusive environment at Edgewood College.
- Develop a range of leadership skills such as critical and reflective thinking, working through conflict, and effectively motivating others.
- Demonstrate the ability to acknowledge and respect individuals with different backgrounds and social identities.
- Connect what they are learning in the classroom through social and co-curricular experiences.
- Promote social change using the tenets of our Dominican Heritage.
Multicultural Student Lounge
The primary mission of the Multicultural Student Lounge is to collaboratively strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus where all students, particularly students of color and other historically underserved students, can realize an authentic Edgewood College Experience. The Multicultural Student Lounge serves as a haven of support, solidarity and a space to share experiences among students. Historically known as the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, located in 206 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is distinct because it recognizes the activism and accomplishments of students of color and other historically underserved students.
Queer Student Center
The primary mission of the Queer Student Center is to collaboratively empower and support a campus where all students who identify as LGBTQ+ can feel comfortable and have access to an authentic Edgewood College Experience. Queer Student Center serves as a haven of liberation, solidarity, and a space to share experiences among students. Located in 208 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is distinct because it recognizes the activism, persistence, and accomplishments of various students, faculty, and staff.
Student Org Center Student Org Center
The Student Org Resource Center is a space to provide all students and student organization with a space to plan, study, have a quick meeting and fellowship! Located in 234 of the Predolin Humanities Center, this space is stocked with paper, markers and tons of other supplies that you might need to plan your next program or event. In addition, the Student Org Resource Center also serves as the location of the OSII Leadership Team!
Student Info Desk
Located on the second floor of the Preodlin Humanities Center, the Student Information Desk serves as the face of OSI. This desk serves as a one-stop-shop for all of your OSI questions and concerns!
Leadership
The Leadership area of the Office of Student Involvement guides, engages, and teaches students to achieve true leadership abilities. Through workshops and special programs, we work to take students through various types of leadership. OSI aspires to develop leaders who serve their community and the world in ethical ways that promote collaboration and social change.
Get engaged!
OSI offers cultural, educational, and entertainment programs at Edgewood College. The OSI student programming team, in partnership with other campus departments and registered student organizations, provides co-curricular opportunities for learning through workshops, guest speakers, movie screenings, and special activities on and off campus.
Off Campus and Commuter Student Services
The Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services area of the Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement is responsible for serve off-campus and commuter students by providing opportunities that cater to the needs of commuting students. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for off campus and commuter students through education and empowerment, and to continually build and strengthen university and community relationships.
OSI utilizes current commuter students, Commuter Ambassadors, to help foster involvement, civic engagement and student success opportunities that enhance the commuter student experience.
Living off-campus can be a fun and exciting time, and we are here to help you with all of your off-campus needs. We want you to have an extraordinary and successful off-campus living experience.
Preparing to move-in
Now that you have found your new apartment or house, moving in is accompanied by many different responsibilities you did not have before. So, what’s next? Here are some steps to take that can help you experience a successful move:
- This is a great opportunity to ask your landlord to do a walk-through before you move your furniture into the unit.
- These utilities include gas, electric, water/sewage, internet, etc.
- Generally, it will be the tenant’s responsibility to make arrangements for utility connections. It’s best to contact companies at least two weeks before move in. You may need the following to set up your utility account:
- Rental address
- Deposit fee
- Proof of identity (license, student ID, military ID, etc.)
- Either your Social Security Number or a passport.
3. Reserve a moving truck or friends to help you move
- Reserve a moving truck well in advance so you’re ready to go on move-in day. Check out the moving checklist to your right for a list of supplies to bring with you for your big day.
- Renters insurance, a must-have, is very inexpensive and offers benefits to students. Make certain your policy takes effect the day you get your keys and move-in.
6. Do a fire safety check
- Ask your landlord to provide the following if they are not already present in the unit:
- A fire extinguisher for each floor of the rental unit.
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for each floor and each bedroom. A combined 2-in-1 device is commonly available and is less expensive.