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 the Campus Events Calendar. This calendar tracks the use of all space on campus, as well as technical equipment, tables and chairs, IT services, classrooms, vehicles, event decorations, etc. All events need to be entered into the calendar by the person requesting the reservation or by the designated Campus Events Calendar user before the event can be held or requests honored.
A. SCHEDULING AND PROMOTING STUDENT EVENTS
1. Daily Email Announcements
Twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays), Marketing generates an email to all faculty, staff and undergraduate students with announcements and upcoming activities. These 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 bi-weekly email, the Advisor, Professor or Supervisor overseeing the event must submit information to Campus Announcements via the link located on our.crown. 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 the Crown Connect App. This app brings services to students, staff, and faculty and enables them to connect with others across campus. The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Google Play Stores. App features include:
4. Campus Calendar
Campus-wide events are on the Student Development Campus Calendar on Microsoft Outlook. 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.
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 Marketing or in-person at the Marketing Office.
6. Posters
All posters must be approved and stamped by Student Development prior to posting. Approved posters publicize Crown-sponsored events only. 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 (E201 or N224).
Announcements involving items for sale, job opportunities, lost and found, or personal invitations should utilize the Community Bulletin Board located across from the student mailboxes.
FUNDRAISING
Student fundraising activities are for Crown-sponsored activities, clubs, athletic teams, or mission teams only unless prior approval has been given in writing by the office of Student Development. Fundraising activities where off campus individuals, businesses, or organizations are contacted require the authorization of the Supervisor or Advisor of the student group requesting to fundraise. No organization shall conduct more than one fundraising project or event per semester.
OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
The Office of Multicultural Engagement provides general oversight for student intercultural learning and experiences on campus, aligned with Crown College Kingdom Diversity values. Multicultural Engagement initiatives honor our brothers and sisters worldwide with different backgrounds, perspectives, races, gifts, experiences, and ethnicities who hold diverse ideas. We desire to walk alongside Crown’s diverse population through challenging and complex situations and train and empower them in biblical reconciliation efforts.
The Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement coordinates international student care and orientation and assists with personal and cultural adjustment. The Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Designated School Official (DSO) for Crown College serve as advisors to international students to include Curricular Practical Training/Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT) applications, Social Security, Department of Motor Vehicle needs, travel letters, I-20 updates, and other pertinent immigration issues.
The Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement also runs the Office of Multicultural Engagement, serves on the Diversity Collective, and supports each multicultural student group and all students involved in these groups on campus.
Diversity Collective
Membership of the Diversity Collective consists of 10 people to include the staff/faculty advisor and a student officer from each of the following groups: Online Diversity Committee, Hmong Student Fellowship, Black Student Union, and International Student Group as well as an additional International Student and the Coordinator of Multicultural Engagement.
The Kingdom Diversity Committee of the President’s Cabinet has charged this group with the following:
Strengthen the work of each group by sharing information and celebrating accomplishments including events, ideas, connections, and other initiatives.
Student Multicultural Groups:
International Student Group
The International Student Group exists to encourage and support international students, plan events, and promote community and cultural heritage within the diverse student body of Crown.
Black Student Union (BSU)
The Black Student Union (BSU) cultivates a Christ-centered community where students of color can openly address common challenges and support cultural awareness through celebrating our unique differences. Our mission is to provide a safe space for students of color to celebrate their gifts, explore their faith in Christ, and foster cultural growth and discussion by organizing various activities.
Hmong Student Fellowship (HSF)
The Hmong Student Fellowship (HSF) focuses on deepening the Hmong community at Crown. HSF meets weekly and hosts several annual events to promote community, camaraderie, and fellowship among the Hmong students at Crown and the greater Hmong community.
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, and Intramurals. The athletic facilities include the Crown Athletic Center Gymnasium (two full basketball/volleyball courts), Old National Bank Stadium (turf field), walking track, two softball fields, cross country course, disc golf course, Weight Room and a 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 Director of Athletics.
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 Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Indoor Track & Field
Women’s Indoor Track & Field
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field
Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
B. Intramurals Sports and Recreation
Many students participate each year in intramural team sports. This program is open to current students and provides an excellent way to meet friends, enjoy team activities and be physically active. Activities such as volleyball, basketball, flag football, pickleball, and futsal are some of the highlighted sports.
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. Posting of pictures or videos to personal social media accounts is not allowed.
The Fitness Waiver is found on our.crown.edu > Student > Campus Life or by clicking here. It is available after July 1st for the coming academic year.
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. Student Outcomes
To encourage students to live fully surrendered to God, we want them to:
Embrace an identity in Christ.
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Develop an appreciation that each person is loved and created in the image of God.
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Adopt a personal awareness of their Christ-centered identity.
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Demonstrate a growing conviction of their personal beliefs and values.
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Become competent to recognize and manage emotions.
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Make positive life choices stemming from a biblical understanding of their identity.
Cultivate a personal & growing faith in Christ.
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Increasingly practice personal spiritual disciplines.
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Increasingly integrate the Bible into daily life.
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Intentionally participate in personal discipleship and mentoring.
Engage in Christian community.
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Value the Christian community.
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Actively contribute to the life of a local Christian community.
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Develop mature interpersonal relationships.
Live on mission for Christ.
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Choose to serve and pray for others.
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Honor the diversity found in the community.
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Actively share the message of the gospel.
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Align personal purpose and professional vocation for a fruitful and meaningful life.
B. Leadership Opportunities
Each year Crown students are involved in on-campus leadership opportunities, including, but not limited to:
For more information, contact Student Development. Some leadership positions may include modest compensation.
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 overseeing all student organizations and representing 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) 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:
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Peer Advisory Council for TeacherEd (PACT)
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Mu Kappa for international students
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Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)
Current Student Clubs:
All students traveling on or for Crown College business (including travel for student clubs, groups, coursework, etc.) must sign a Voluntary Event Participation Waiver. It includes Crown’s Personal Property Policy as follows:
Loss or damage to personal property (clothing, books, cell phones, electronics, etc.) is not insured by Crown College and must be insured by the student (or his/her parents), staff, or faculty. This applies to personal property on-campus, in residence halls, in Crown College vehicles (on athletic or academic trips, etc.), and in personal vehicles being used for Crown business.
Copies of the waiver may be obtained by contacting the Head of the Department you are travelling with or from the Operations Office. Please return the completed waiver to the Department Head who will in turn return all completed waivers to the Operations Office.
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