Student Development "Hot Links"

Whether you're a member of a student organization brainstorming your next fundraising or community service activity; or an instructor looking for new ways to support and encourage out-of-the-classroom learning, you're not alone!

National student organizations and publications, and a network of professional societies and research departments across the country offer many resources to help you on your way.  Browse through the links below, and check back later for more.

"Hot Links" for Students

Phi Theta Kappa
Recognized as the official honor society of two-year colleges since 1929, today Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 united states, U.S. territories, Canada, and Germany.  Phi Theta Kappa offers innovative programs and services, and an array of membership benefits, including leadership development programs and scholarship opportunities.  Co-curricular programs focus on the Society's Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. It is estimated that 200,000 students participate in Phi Theta Kappa programs each year.  Join them at http://www.ptk.org.

Student Leader
The shared site for Student Leader magazine and the American Student Government Association (ASGA) offers articles on aspects of college student leadership and development, event planning, conferences and workshops, surveys, speakers and more.  Log on at http://www.studentleader.com.

Study Abroad.com
Expose yourself to the world! (By studying abroad, of course.)  Find a two-week excursion to Spain, a month-long program in the rainforests of Brazil, or an entire semester abroad in China with students from colleges and universities around the world.  Visit http://studyabroad.com.

The Orchard Ridge Studio Cafe
Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and entertainment at Orchard Ridge Campus's Studio Cafe.

Student LIFE at Auburn Hills
Visit the web site for Student Life at Auburn Hills.

"Hot Links" for Student Development Professional Organizations

Student Affairs.com
Online professional development courses, national networking, higher education news and Student Affairs Online, an "e-zine" devoted to emerging issues in student affairs and technology.  Check it out at http://studentaffairs.com.

Student Affairs Research
Hosted by the University of North Carolina's Student Affairs office, this site provides a large number of links to student affairs research sites at colleges and universities across North America, as well as other higher education research agencies focused on out-of-the-classroom student development.  Surf on over to http://www.uncc.edu/stuaffairs/sarlinks.htm.

National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) is “the nation’s largest collegiate organization for campus activities, with programs and services designed to reflect the field’s increased responsibilities for student leadership development as well as entertainment programming.”  NACA offers conventions, workshops, a resource library, scholarship opportunities and more.  To visit http://www.naca.org.