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Student Activities/Greek Affairs is housed within the Center for Student Involvement, and falls under the Division of Student Affairs. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant campus community, and to meeting college-wide goals, addressing the social and intellectual needs of the student body, and complementing the Ramapo College mission.
Involvement in student clubs and organizations is recognized as a vital part of the total college experience.
Currently, there are over 100 clubs and organizations on campus, representing social, cultural, academic, political, community service, recreational, and fraternal interests. Organizations are student-run and welcome new members and ideas. Whether you choose to indulge your hobby or interest, complement your academic major, or share your cultural pride with the campus, there are a variety of choices open to you.
What we do
- Develop co-curricular programs and coordinate weekend activities and services
- Provide clubs and organizations support (monthly Club & Greek President Meetings)
- Oversee and support the Greek System
- Supervise operations and employees of:
- SARM (club financial center),
- J. Lee’s (lounge, game room, events)
- Roadrunner Central (off campus events, shuttle tickets, postage stamps movie tickets, and dvd rental)
- Promote activities to the campus
- Sponsor the Platinum Series*
- Ensure compliance with state and college policies
* The Platinum Series focuses on developing programs that are intellectually challenging, provide exposure to the arts, and create opportunities for partnership with faculty.
Contacts
| Rick Brown Director of the Center for Student Involvement Office: SC-208 Phone: (201) 684-7769 E-mail: rbrown2@ramapo.edu |
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| Eddie Seavers Associate Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Coordinator of the Student Center Office: SC-200 Phone: (201) 684-7682 |
Kat McGee Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Coordinator of the Women's Center Office: C-214 Phone: (201) 684-7136 E-mail: kmcgee@ramapo.edu |
| Tamika Quick Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life Office: SC-200 Phone: (201) 684-7779 E-mail: aquick@ramapo.edu |
Karen Booth Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Coordinator of the Civic Engagement Center. Phone: 7447 Email: kbooth@ramapo.edu |
| Emily Davis Student Activities Revenue Management Office: SC-204 Phone: 201-684-7123 E-mail: edavis@ramapo.edu |
Susan Aybaz Administrative Assistant Office: SC 205 Phone: 201-684-7519 E-mail: saybaz@ramapo.edu |
| Lauren Tabbacchino Graduate Assistant for the Women's Center Office: C-220 Phone: (201) 684-7238 E-mail: ltabbacc@ramapo.edu |
Naima Ricks Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life Office: SC-200 Phone: (201) 684-7594 E-mail: nricks1@ramapo.edu |
| Brandon Martin Graduate Assistant for Civic Engagement Office: SC-213 Phone: 7223 E-mail: bmartin1@ramapo.edu |
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Student Center Mission
The role of the "College Union" (or Student Center) on today's college/university campus.
As a part of the Center for Student Involvement (Link below), the Scott Student Center is key in carrying out the mission of the unit as well as the College. The Association of College Unions International, an organization for Student Activities and Student Center professionals, has adopted "The Role of the College Union" which effectively describes the role of Student Centers (also known as "unions") on College campuses:
The union is the community center of the college, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. By whatever form or name, a college union is an organization offering a variety of programs, activities, services, and facilities, that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the community life of the college.
The union is an integral part of the educational mission of the college.
- As the center of the college community life, the union compliments the academic experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. These programs provide the opportunity to balance course work and free time as cooperative factors in education.
- The union is a student-centered organization that values participatory decision-making. Through volunteerism, its boards, committees, and student employment, the union offers firsthand experience in citizenship and educates students in leadership, social responsibility, and values.
- In all its processes, the union encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-evaluation and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness.
The union’s goal is the development of persons as well as intellects.
Traditionally considered the "hearthstone" or "living room" of the campus, today’s union is the gathering place of the college. The union provides services and conveniences that members of the college community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.
The union serves as a unifying force that honors each individual and values diversity. The union fosters a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to the college.
Adopted by the Association’s general membership in 1996, this statement is based on The Role of the College Union statement, 1956.
Student Center Programs
Study Break Services Have Included:
- As a service to students, the Scott Student Center sponsors a "study break" program at the end of each semester, during finals.
- Free copies of all course related work
- Free refreshments in the main lounge
- Evening goodie bags - grab and go bag with full of snacks (cookies, candy, chips, granola bars, beverages, etc.)
- Late Night Dining Coupons - free access, with coupon, to late night dining
- Quiet places to study and useful tips
Operating hours and general information for Dining Services, the Bookstore, the Shuttle, locker rentals, and banking services.
Banking Services
TD Bank maintains a full service ATM on the first floor of the Scott Student Center. Students may open an account with Commerce, or use their current bank card, with a nominal charge. This ATM accepts:
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and dispenses money in five dollar denominations. TD Bank is a short distance from the College.
Nearby Branches:
814 Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah - (201) 891-9200
Interstate Shopping Center, Route 17 South, Ramsey - (201) 934-1267
Business Hours (both branches):
Mon - Wed: Lobby - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Drive Through - 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs - Fri: Lobby - 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Drive Through - 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat. - 8:30 am - 3 p.m., Drive Through - 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. - Lobby - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Drive Through - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NOTE: Because Branch hours may vary by season, please check with the Branch to confirm their hours. For more information about Commerce Bank and their services visit their web site at www.yesbank.com.
Bookstore
Location: Scott Student Center, Second Floor
Phone: 825-8770 or 684-7800
Manager: Teresa King
Dining Services
Location: Scott Student Center, First Floor
Phone: 684-7773
Director: Mr. Jeff Dannhardt
J. Lee's
Location: Scott Student Center Annex, Second Floor
Phone: Extension 7796
Roadrunner Central
Location: Scott Student Center Lobby, Second Floor
Phone: 7933
Locker Rentals
Students may come to the Scott Student Center Office to rent small or medium lockers for use during the academic semesters. The lockers are located in the second floor stairwell area, between A and B buildings. The rental fee is $7.00 for a medium locker and $5.00 for a small. A key is issued with payment and must be returned at the end of the semester.
Campus Shuttle
Location: Departs from the The Circle
Phone (information): (201) 684-6555
E-mail: shuttle@ramapo.edu
The seven-day shuttle runs from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and travels daily from the The Circle to the train station, post office, local shopping centers, and area malls.
Club Offices
Ramapo College has over 100 clubs and organizations (link below) with
a variety of missions. Most fall within academic, social, political, service, and
cultural categories. A small percentage of these organizations have offices within the
Scott Student Center and adjacent to the C-Lounge or the "Fish Bowl".
The Associate Dean of Students oversees the club offices within these areas, which includes providing maintenance and housekeeping services, arranging for furnishings, and distributing keys or door access codes.
Conference and Meeting Rooms
Alumni Lounge(s) – Individual carpeted lounges ideal for small formal gatherings, dinners, presentations or meetings (50-75 people – depending on set up). The entire lounge is ideal for formal dinners or presentations (150-200 people).
Conference Room – There is one conference room (SC-217) available for group meetings (15-20 people).
Friends Hall (SC-219) – Large tiled multipurpose room. Ideal for movies, open houses, lectures or presentations for large audiences (max. 350 people lecture style, 200 banquet style). Also ideal for parties, dances, fashion shows and other major events requiring special lighting, movie projection or use of staging. Recommended for large parties (particularly those with alcohol and/or food).
Terraces – There are terraces at three different points around the
perimeter of the Scott Student Center – the Board Dining Terrace, the Annex
Terrace and the Atrium Terrace. With special permission from Events and Conferences,
the Acting Associate Dean of Students and Manager of Dining Services, these areas
may be used for receptions, picnics, speak-outs, vending, performances, etc.
Rental Information -All the above spaces may be reserved through the Office of Events and Conferences in D-104.
J. Lee’s
Location: Scott Student Center Annex, SC-224
Extension: 7796
J.Lee's is a student activities lounge on the second floor of the Scott Student Center
Annex. It is equipped with wide screen televisions, audio video equipment and comfortable
furniture. Services include a variety of magazines, free popcorn and bottled water, board
games, pool, ping pong, and air hockey. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to
sponsor events in J.Lee's. Information about scheduling J.Lee's for a program can be obtained
from the J.Lee's attendant.
Roadrunner Central
Location: Scott Student Center 2nd Floor Lobby
Extension: 7933
Roadrunner Central is a full service activities/events "store." Students may purchase shortline bus tickets, postage stamps, rent or purchase videos and DVDs, purchase Sony/Cineplex Odeon discount movie vouchers, obtain discount coupons for Broadway theater productions and sign up for Student Activities sponsored events.
Office: SC-200
Phone: (201) 684-7592 or (201) 684-7185
- Janvee Gangan
- Margo Koch
- Melissa Louissaint
- Danielle Mascio
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