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Student Life

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Building Belonging. Developing Leaders. Strengthening Success.

Student Life is where students find their community and discover their confidence.
From student organizations and Greek Life to campus recreation, wellness programs, and leadership development, these experiences shape who students become. They build resilience, teamwork, and purpose — qualities that matter long after graduation.

Research consistently shows that students engaged outside the classroom are more likely to persist, graduate, and thrive. Student Life is not separate from academic success. It supports it.

When you invest in Student Life, you strengthen the environment where students grow socially, emotionally, and personally.

Why Student Life Matters

Student Life programs:

  • Foster belonging and connection
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills
  • Support physical and mental wellness
  • Encourage civic engagement and service
  • Create opportunities for lifelong friendships

These experiences help students navigate challenges, stay connected during difficult transitions, and build confidence in themselves and their futures.

Ways to Support Student Life

Expand Leadership & Student Engagement
Support student organizations, leadership development programs, and campus-wide initiatives that help students discover their strengths and take ownership of their UCA experience.

Strengthen Wellness & Recreation
Invest in campus recreation and wellness initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, stress management, and student well-being.

Support Greek Life & Community Building
Enhance programs that cultivate service, scholarship, leadership, and accountability within UCA’s fraternity and sorority community.

Support the Student Life Enhancement Fund
Provide flexible resources that allow Student Life leadership to respond to emerging student needs and expand impactful programming.

Support Student Life

Joan ShofnerWant to learn more?
Please contact:

Joan Shofner
Associate Vice President of Campaign and Development
(501) 450-3421 | jshofner@uca.edu

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