Wednesday, October 31, 2012

SOURCE 101

by Kathleen Cook


Most students at Alabama have never heard of The SOURCE, but it is the key part to every extracurricular activity you, as a student are involved in.  Without the SOURCE, activities would be floating around like a lost balloon.  So, how does the SOURCE work and who is behind the scenes?  Well, here’s a crash course on the SOURCE.

You could say that the SOURCE’s mission statement in a nutshell is to advocate for effective policies, build a strong community and connect students to get involved.  Being a student at the University of Alabama means you can get involved with a variety of organizations that interest you.  Because of so many opportunities, going to The University of Alabama will assure you to graduate a well rounded person.  

The SOURCE’s big event that most students know about is Get On Board day, which occurs twice a year, once at the beginning of the school year and once in the spring semester.  From activities like hockey club, countless campus ministries, to giving back to the community through teaching kids how to read with READ Alabama, incoming and returning students are offered opportunities for a unique college experience.

The SOURCE is the backbone of activities at Alabama.  The Board of Governors is made up of six different directors that assist leaders of activities with their Financial, Partnering, Public Relations, Print and Social Media as well as Organizational Leadership and Outreach teams.  Organizations are also encouraged to become their best by being offered awards each year for their excellence both on and off campus.

So, check out our website at thesource.ua.edu and find an organization that best fits your personality.  With over 500 clubs and organizations, we are sure you will find the best fit!

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