The College’s goal is to provide the finest intellectual experience in an environment that highlights the fullest individual and social development of each student. The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement offers a wide variety of student clubs, activities and campus events to enhance the co-curricular experience. Students can find support including supplemental advising, identity-based mentoring and academic support referrals. Stark State is committed to student advocacy and building a supportive community among our students.
Student Engagement and Outreach
Stark State College’s Student Engagement and Outreach acknowledges, respects, and values the differences among its students and their previous academic experiences. Our services provide academic support services to students representing Stark, Summit, and surrounding counties while providing community connection programming to enhance each student’s campus experience with a strong emphasis on student advocacy and support for our students, learn how we can assist you in your journey at Stark State. Students are encouraged to expand their college experiences through engagement with the campus community. Contact Student Engagement and Outreach to get engaged.
Student Leadership Academy
Student Leadership Academy is designed to help students develop valuable skills employers are seeking: communication, leadership, financial literacy, goal-setting, cultural competency and professionalism. This program allows students to build their resume, enhance their online professional presence and meet new people. No previous leadership experience is necessary. starkstate.edu/leadership
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges and is similar in structure and operation to Phi Beta Kappa at four-year institutions. The society provides its members with opportunities in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. The society has more than 3.5 million members and more than 1,300 chapters worldwide. The Beta Gamma Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was established at Stark State College in 1996. To qualify for membership, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher in at least 12 hours of degree-related courses. To continue membership, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2. Students who qualify receive a letter of invitation during the fall, spring or summer semester. For more information, contact: The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement studentlife@starkstate.edu // Office S100 330-494-6170 ext. 4237 or 4034 or 4116
Psi Beta Psychology Honors Chapter
Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society is a sister organization of Psi Chi and is designed to serve students at the community college level. The purpose of the Stark State College chapter of Psi Beta is to:
- Serve as a means of national recognition of the student’s early interest in and dedication to the field of psychology and to scholastic achievement.
- Provide opportunities to become acquainted with and involved with the larger field of psychology.
- Provide a forum for developing one’s perspective about psychology and for building a sense of community and identity with others in the field.
Additional goals include enhancing leadership skills and encouraging research, providing greater opportunity for student/faculty interaction outside the classroom, and to benefit the campus and community through programs and services. Members have earned an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, including all transfer credits, have completed at least one introductory psychology course and 12 semester hours total college credit and have achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA in core psychology courses. Finally, members must maintain high standards of personal behavior and integrity and receive a 3/4 affirmative vote of the membership attending a regular chapter meeting.
Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta is the national mathematics honor society for two-year colleges dedicated to inspiring keen interest and developing strong scholarship in mathematics. The society rewards outstanding extracurricular achievement and has more than 105,000 members nationwide. Stark State’s Mu Alpha Theta chapter was established in 1986 and was reactivated in 2015. The chapter promotes leadership skills, research and the enjoyment
of mathematics and hosts an annual award ceremony where outstanding achievements in and out of the classroom are recognized. The chapter also networks with other clubs and participates in regional, state and national competitions. To be eligible for membership, you must have had at least one mathematics course at or above the precalculus, college algebra and trigonometry level and at least a 3.0 GPA overall in all college mathematics courses at or above the precalculus, college algebra and trigonometry level.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the governing body for and official voice of the Stark State College student body. With a role in institutional governance, SGA represents your views and opinions to the College administration and provides student representatives to institutional governance committees.
Student Organizations/Clubs
An important part of student life at Stark State is involvement in student organizations. There’s something for everyone at Stark State. Just take a look at starkstate.edu/student-organizations.
For more information, contact:
The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement
studentlife@starkstate.edu // Office S100
330-494-6170 ext. 4237 or 4034