{"id":329,"date":"2018-06-26T10:42:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/student-activities\/about-our-office\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:54:46","slug":"about-our-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/student-activities\/about-our-office\/","title":{"rendered":"About Our Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n

The Office of Student Engagement is the<\/strong> resource center for all student clubs and organizations. The office is located on the second floor of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. The staff of the Office of Student Engagement is available to assist new organizations with the recognition process, guide student groups in event planning, assist with budget and financial questions, maintain current information on all clubs and organizations, conduct leadership programs, and advise or assist student organizations in finding an advisor. The Office of Student Engagement is excited that so many students get involved with student activities. We are happy that you have taken a look at the opportunities available to you and have opted to be a part of the excitement.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n

Student Engagement exists to inspire growth, build lifelong connections, cultivate transformative experiences, and create bold leaders that impact their communities both on and off Monmouth\u2019s campus.<\/p>\n\n\n

Our Vision Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n

To foster an environment that cultivates student learning and development through innovative programs, activities, and services that promote student success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About Our Office
\n MISSION STATEMENT
\n We, the Office of Student Activities and Student Center Operations are committed to educating Monmouth University students through a comprehensive programming approach. Through collaboration with the campus community we provide innovative programs, activities, and services that enhance the quality of student life, enrich the academic experience and create a student centered environment.\u00a0 We act as a catalyst to student self-exploration and development. \u00a0In doing so, we serve as educators, mentors, and advisors who challenge and support our students to become active citizens and leaders within the University and global community.
\n OUR VISION STATEMENT
\n To foster an environment that cultivates student learning and development through innovative programs, activities, and services that promote student success.
\n OUR SERVICES<\/p>\n

Student Involvement Opportunities
\n Fraternity and Sorority Life
\n Student Center Operations
\n Multicultural and Diversity Initiatives
\n Programming and Activities
\n Leadership Development
\n Student Clubs and Organizations<\/p>\n

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\n Office of Student Activities and Student Center Operations
\nMonmouth University
\n2nd Floor, Rebecca Stafford Student Center
\n732-571-3586
\nactivities@monmouth.edu<\/p>\n

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\n OUR STAFF:
\n Amy Bellina (abellina@monmouth.edu)
\nDirector of Student Activities & Student Center Operations
\n Jon Buchalski (jbuchals@monmouth.edu)
\nAssistant Director of Student Activities for Fraternity and Sorority Life
\n Heather Kelly (hkelly@monmouth.edu)
\nAssistant Director of Student Activities for Multicultural and Diversity Initiatives
\n Megan McGowan (mmcgowa@monmouth.edu)
\nAssistant Director of Student Activities and Student Center Operations
\n Colleen Finnigan\u00a0(cfinniga@monmouth.edu)
\nCampus Life Assistant
\n Janet Dustman (jdustman@monmouth.edu)
\nStudent Services Assistant<\/p>\n

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