Getting Involved on Campus

Transcript

Now it’s time to head over to the Kat Klub. This student hangout has a game room with pool tables, arcade games and a full eight lane bowling alley. Here, we’ll meet Jordan Johnson, a mass communication major with big dreams. She’s been involved all over campus, making an impact by serving as the president of the Student Government Association and holding the title of Miss Piney Woods. We can’t wait to hear all about how you’ve been serving your fellow students. Take it away, Jordan.

– Thanks Alex. Here at Sam Houston State University, being a Bearkat means being involved. Which started for me when I arrived on campus. I joined the award-winning Orange Pride Dance Team, and was lucky to cheer on our Bearkats in sports like basketball, volleyball and football. In my time with Orange Pride, we won two national championship titles. And don’t worry if dancing isn’t for you, we have organizations of all kinds. We encourage all of our students to get out and get involved. Something that really stood out for me in my time here, is the value that SHSU places on diversity. Our culture is inclusive, and focused on ensuring equity for all of our students. I got the opportunity to serve on Diversity Council, a student board that organizes and facilitates diversity related events for students here on campus. We host luncheons, heritage month celebrations and the annual diversity leadership conference that brings out speakers from all across the nation. This is something I’ve been fortunate to be a part of at my time here at Sam. Civic and community engagement are a huge part of our campus culture as well. It’s something I’m very passionate about and it became my platform when I competed for the Miss Sam Houston Pageant and won the title of Miss Piney Woods. Despite all these accomplishments, what I’m most proud of, is being elected student body president. In this role, I focus on educating students on how powerful their voices are, on an off of campus. We hosted several voter registration drives and shuttled students back and forth to the polls during the US presidential election. We also held events that taught students about the importance of their right to free speech and how to use their voice to positively impact our community. Service is also a huge part of everything we do here at Sam Houston State. During my last semester, I joined the exquisite Theta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. The sorority’s mission is to be of service to all mankind, which beautifully aligns with the university’s motto, the measure of life is its service. At Sam Houston State University, students are encouraged to serve and do their part to make our community better. I’m so proud of the mark that I’ve made here at Sam. And I know that my experiences will go on to help me as a graduate and serve me in my career field. Thank you so much for allowing me to share my story. Now back to you, Alex.

– Jordan, thanks for sharing all about your time here at Sam Houston State University. You’ve certainly been busy and have worked hard to leave your mark on the Bearkat community. With all of your experience and leadership here, you’ve definitely prepared to go out into the world and make a big impact. Good luck in your career. Thanks to that, Jordan.