'Canes STRIVE Community
 What is S.T.R.I.V.E.? S.T.R.I.V.E. (Serving Together Reaching Integrity, Values & Engagement) Community is a living and learning community coordinated by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership and Pearson Residential College. Participants in the S.T.R.I.V.E. program are committed to civic engagement, volunteer service and leadership endeavors. Residents participating in this highly selective community commit to a lifestyle of a number of service and leadership hours each week, a mentoring relationship, for-credit academic classes and a number of shared experiences and campus programs. "STRIVE to make something of yourself, then STRIVE to make the most of yourself." ~ Alexander Crummell Why become a member of S.T.R.I.V.E.? When considering options for your on-campus housing, consider the new S.T.R.I.V.E. Community for the 2008-2009 academic year! Beyond providing a place to live, the S.T.R.I.V.E. Community is an innovative program where members demonstrate a commitment to community service and leadership. Do you have a passion for service? Do you aspire to be the next great student leader on campus? We are looking for you! The S.T.R.I.V.E. community provides you with a number of benefits. First-year participants will be paired with upperclassmen in a structured mentoring relationship to get on the fast track to student leadership and personal success. Students will have the opportunity to give back to the community through direct community service opportunities. Some S.T.R.I.V.E. members will also take special one-credit courses to enhance their leadership skills and hone their understanding of social issues. Finally, students will have the opportunity to network with a number of faculty, staff, alumni, business and community leaders. Choose to distinguish yourself as a part of the S.T.R.I.V.E. Community! Where is S.T.R.I.V.E. housed? Housed in Pearson Residential College (3rd Floor) at the University of Miami, participants will live in 2-bedroom, 4-person rooms. All participants will be required to move-in early for an orientation to the S.T.R.I.V.E. community (exact dates TBA according to the orientation schedule). The S.T.R.I.V.E. Selection Process Upperclassmen- download the application below and submit to the Butler Center by Friday, February 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Upon submitting your application, you will sign up for an interview time. Interview will be conducted during the week of February 25th. E-mailed applications will not be accepted. Download the S.T.R.I.V.E. 2008-2009 Upperclassmen Application Download the S.T.R.I.V.E. 2008-2009 Community Assistant Application Download the S.T.R.I.V.E. Community Assistant Job Description Printed applications are also available at the Butler Center for Service and Leadership (located in the University Center Room 240) and in the “Campus Connections” kiosk located in the lobbies of the Residential Colleges. Incoming freshmen- Applications and information for incoming freshmen will be available soon. Please contact the Butler Center for Service and Leadership for more details. There are a limited number of spaces available in the program. If chosen for the S.T.R.I.V.E. program, you will be reassigned to the 3rd floor of Pearson Residential College by the Department of Residence Halls (note that you will need to apply for on-campus housing). If you are not selected, the housing assignment process will continue as advertised by the Department of Residence Halls. S.T.R.I.V.E. Info Sessions Upperclassmen who are interested in applying for S.T.R.I.V.E. are strongly encouraged (not required) to attend an informational session to learn more, speak with current S.T.I.V.E. participants, and get questions answered. The informational sessions will be held on: Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in UC 233Please contact Keith "Fletch" Fletcher, Director of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership with any questions at 305-284-GIVE or leadandserve@miami.edu |
