Student Engagement

Event Planning and Use of Campus

Any student, faculty or staff requesting to hold an event or requiring the use of any room on campus needs to enter their request in Ad Astra. Ad Astra tracks the use of all space on campus, as well as technical equipment, tables and chairs, IT services, classrooms, vehicles, event decorations, etc. Any and all events need to be entered into the system by the person requesting the reservation or by the designated Astra user in their department before events can be held or requests honored.

A. Scheduling and Promoting Student Events 

1. Daily Email Announcements

On class days, Student Development generates an email to all faculty, staff and undergraduate students listing announcements and activities for the day. These daily emails are the official announcement publication of the College and include important information for the College community. Students, faculty and staff are responsible for knowing its contents.

To have an activity or notice listed in the daily email, information must be sent to the Administrative Assistant for Student Development a minimum of 24 hours prior to the requested posting date. All submissions must be Crown-sponsored events or information.

2. Community Bulletin Board 

A Community Bulletin Board is located across from the student mailboxes on the first level of the Main building. This bulletin board is for students to use for personal notices and off-campus events. No approval is required to post on this board.

3. Crown Mobile App

Crown College has a campus app called Crown Mobile. This app brings services to students and enables them to connect with classmates and friends. The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Google Play Stores. App features include:

• Welcome Week Schedule/Check-In
• Chapel Check-in
• Campus Services
• Campus Events
• Campus Wall
• Private Messaging
• Announcements
• Security phone numbers
• Centralized access for students

4. Calendar

Campus-wide events may be found on the Calendar located on the Crown College website under the quick links. Events located on this calendar are events involving the campus, campus facilities, off-campus events or events open to the public. Contact the Student Development office for any questions regarding posting your event.

The Academic calendar may be found here.  

5. Off-Campus Promotion, Publicity, and Announcements

All articles and/or materials relating to Crown events for release to off-campus media must be submitted in advance to the Marketing Office and must adhere to all brand standards. Brand guidelines and assets can be found at brand.crown.edu. All materials can also be submitted either at that link or in-person at the Marketing Office (N215) for review. 

6. Posters

All posters must be approved and stamped by Student Development prior to posting. Posters should only be placed in approved locations (not on doors, windows, restrooms, fire doors, near emergency equipment, or the elevators). Unauthorized materials will be removed. The day after the event, all posters must be removed. More information concerning how many and where posters may be placed is available from the Student Development office.

Announcements involving items for sale, job opportunities, lost and found, or personal invitations should utilize the Community Bulleting Board located across from the student mailboxes.

B. Serving Food at Campus Events 

When hosting an event on campus where food is served, the following guidelines must be followed:

• Pre-packaged snacks and drinks are preferred.
• Please provide attendees/guests with individual plates, cups, tableware, napkins, etc. These items should not be shared amongst attendees/guests.
• If food is not, or cannot be packaged individually (ex. homecooked, pizza, etc.), it must be plated and served by a single person.
• Individuals serving food/drink must
  • wash hands thoroughly and/or use hand sanitizer before serving,
  • wear gloves while serving,
  • wear a face covering while serving.
• If drinks are served from a common container, it must be poured and served by a single person.
• Surfaces should be sanitized before and after serving food.
• All individuals in attendance are expected to wash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after eating.
• Seating area should be arranged to accommodate physical distancing.
• As ordered by MN mandate, face coverings must be worn at all inside campus events but may be removed while eating.
• Adhere to physical distancing when possible.
• Follow posted room capacity limits.
• Sanitize all surfaces before and after use.

Office of Intercultural Learning & Experience

The office of Intercultural Learning & Experiences provides general oversight for intercultural learning and experiences on campus, including intercultural programs and care for under-represented students, Destination Serve trips (mission trips), local community service opportunities, Campus Mobilization Team ministries, and other international student services.

A. Destination: Serve Trips

Destination Serve Trips (DS trips) offer opportunities for students to go and learn while serving domestically and/or internationally in a cross-cultural setting. The trips are one to three weeks and are led by student leaders as well as accompanied by a faculty or staff member. Spring Break as well as summer opportunities are offered. Historically, more than 50% of our graduates will participate in at least one DS trip during their time at Crown.

B. International Student Advising

International student advising is a direct part of the Intercultural Learning & Experience office. Questions about work, travel letters and signatures, cultural adjustment, and other needs can be addressed there. Students are encouraged to stop in or make an appointment with the Director of Intercultural Learning & Experiences. 

C. Mu Kappa

Mu Kappa exists to encourage missionary kids (MKs), third culture kids (TCKs), and international students. Monthly events are planned by student leaders to promote community and a sense of “family”.

D. CMT (Campus Mobilization Team)

The Campus Mobilization Team is a group of students who work to promote global awareness and local outreach. Through a variety of chapels, events, and projects, CMT exists to help educate, inspire, and invite the student body to action at home and around the world. The Global and Local Outreach (GLO) Week in February is a significant event that actively involves students.

E. IWiRS (International Workers in Residence)

Each year Crown hosts a family who serves with the Christian and Missionary Alliance internationally. The IWiR’s live on campus and assist in teaching the Biblical Evangelism and Missions class (and participate, as able, in other missions-related classes), help with CMT, Mu Kappa, and other relational and mentoring opportunities with students.

F. Multi-Ethnic Diversity

Crown College works to help students cultivate an appreciation for cultural differences, with a greater sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural groups. It is our desire to address issues of concern to Crown’s diverse student population, to seek to empower all students and to help facilitate multicultural education.

he Office of Intercultural Learning & Experiences provides general oversight for intercultural learning and experiences on campus, including intercultural programs and care for under-represented students, Destination Serve trips (missions trips), local community service opportunities, Campus Mobilization Team ministries, and other international student services.

Sports and Recreation

The athletic facilities on campus offer students the opportunity to enjoy a variety of competitive and non-competitive indoor and outdoor activities, including Varsity Athletics, Club Sports, and Intramurals. The athletic facilities include the Wild Athletic Center Gymnasium (two full basketball/volleyball courts), Old National Bank Stadium (turf soccer/football field), walking track, two softball fields, cross country course, disc golf course, Weight Room, and Fitness Center. Individuals and groups are encouraged to take advantage of these spaces and equipment for scheduled (Intramural) and non-scheduled (Open Gym) events. The hours of operation are posted and are to be observed. To avoid scheduling conflicts, athletic facilities - including the gym, stadium, weight room, outdoor fields and trails - must be reserved through the Athletic Office using Astra Schedule (the on-campus event planning software).

A. Varsity Sports Teams

Crown offers many opportunities for students to be involved in sports: 

• Baseball
• Softball
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Men’s Cross Country
• Women’s Cross Country
• Football
• Volleyball
• Men’s Golf
• Women’s Golf
• Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Soccer
• Men’s Indoor Track & Field
• Women’s Indoor Track & Field
• Men’s Outdoor Track & Field
• Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
• Men’s Tennis
• Women’s Tennis

B. Intramurals

Many students participate each year in intramural team sports. This program is open to current students, faculty and staff, and it provides an excellent way to meet friends, enjoy team activities and be physically active. Activities such as volleyball, basketball, broomball, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf and others (as interest develops) highlight the intramural year.

C. Fitness Center and Weight Room

A Fitness Waiver needs to be submitted each academic year for access to the Fitness Center. To use the Weight Room, students and employees must attend a training class before access is granted. Individuals under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Fitness Center or Weight Room unless they have a student ID and have attended the training for the Weight Room. Shirts must be worn in the Weight Room at all times. There is no posting of pictures or video to personal social media accounts allowed.

The athletic facilities on campus offer students the opportunity to enjoy a variety of competitive and non-competitive indoor and outdoor activities, including Varsity Athletics, Club Sports, and Intramurals. The athletic facilities include the Wild Athletic Center Gymnasium (two full basketball/volleyball courts), Klein Bank Stadium (turf soccer/football field), walking track, two softball fields, cross country course, disc golf course, Weight Room, and Fitness Center. Individuals and groups are encouraged to take advantage of these spaces and equipment for scheduled (Intramural) and non-scheduled (Open Gym) events. The hours of operation are posted and are to be observed. To avoid scheduling conflicts, athletic facilities - including the gym, stadium, weight room, outdoor fields and trails - must be reserved through the Athletic Office using Astra Schedule (the on-campus event planning software).

Fitness Waiver is found on our.crown.edu > Student > Campus Life.

Student Leadership Development Opportunities

The mission of Crown College is to provide a biblically based education for Christian leadership in The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church at large, and the world. Our goal is to equip every student to glorify God by influencing those around them toward Christ-like living.

A. Leadership Opportunities

Each year Crown students are involved in on-campus leadership opportunities, including, but not limited to:

• Athletic Team Captains
• Chapel Worship Teams
• Campus Mobilization Team (CMT)
• Crown College Student Senate
• Discipleship Team
• Faculty Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• Local Church Service and Leadership
• Resident Assistant (RA)
• Assistant Resident Directors (ARD)
• Short-term Mission Leaders (Destination: Serve)
• Student Activities Board (SAB)
• Student Chaplain
• Traveling Ministry Teams
• Welcome Week Staff 

For more information, contact Student Development. Some leadership positions may include modest compensation.

B. Leadership Philosophy

Ideally, Christ-like leadership begins with seeking Jesus and ends with glorifying Him. True love for God and others always matures into a desire to serve and lead in the following progression:

• Seeking (passionately pursuing an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus), which leads to …
• Learning (striving to understand the Word and world of God in order to do the Will of God), which leads to …
• Growing (struggling to become like Jesus in wisdom, character and favor with God and people), which leads to . .
• Loving (giving one’s life away to those around through deep, genuine relationships), which leads to …
• Serving (meeting the needs of others with the gifts, talents, and resources God has given), which leads to …
• Leading (seeking to influence those around me toward Christ-likeness in God’s strength), which leads to …
• Mentoring (developing an intentional relationship with the purpose of life transformation) which leads to …
• Glorifying (worshipping Christ with everything).

C. Leadership Development

Crown places a strong emphasis on leadership development, both inside and outside the classroom, through a variety of training opportunities, including:

• Spiritual and Leadership Development class (CHM 201): This course examines the dynamics of personal development in students’ lives, focusing on spiritual growth, leadership formation, the concept of servant leadership, the stages of leadership development, and developing a personal plan for growth in the leading of self, family, and others. This course is required for all students, normally during their sophomore year.
• Leadership Week: Chapel services are focused on servant leadership and are held the last week in January each year. Students are given the opportunity to apply for next year’s leadership positions during this week.
• Leadership Retreat: This retreat is held the end of the spring semester for students selected for the following year’s servant leadership team.
• Association of Christians in Student Development (ACSD) Regional Student Leadership Conference. This conference is held every fall at one of the four Christian Colleges in the Twin Cities. Still?

Student Organizations

The Student Development office has information to assist in identifying opportunities for involvement on campus in clubs and organizations which are open to all students.

A. Student Senate

The Senate is the governing body of the CCSA (Crown College Student Association - needed?), overseeing all student organizations and representing the students before the faculty and governing bodies of the College. Elections for the Senate Executive Council (Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer) and Class Representatives (one male and one female per class) are held annually. 

The Senate is involved in the development and maintenance of student organizations and special interest clubs.

B. Recognized Student Groups/Clubs

Current Student Organizations:

1. Peer Advisory Council for Teacher Education (PACT)
2. Mu Kappa for international students
3. Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)

Current Student Clubs:

• Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF)
• Hmong Student Fellowship (HSF)
• Art Studio
• Ultimate Frisbee Club
• Film Coalition

Voluntary Participation Waiver