Director of Student Life Programs Matt Cipriano looks to technology as an aid for interclub communication issues amongst Bucks students.
Web based assessment tools (such as Survey Monkey) have helped clubs create surveys to review them online. Cipriano eventually wants to incorporate texting as a communication means between club members. “Canvas has played a part in helping create club spaces, but there are still communication issues between clubs,” he said.
According to Cipriano, too many clubs delegate responsibility through presidents. This time of year, clubs often have a delayed start.
Oct. has more club requests from the Student Government Association than Sept. “September is a weird month due to how some groups find it difficult to find a place to meet,” said Cipriano.
No clubs have received an allocated budget so far this fall. They are currently requesting funding from the student government in order to fill that gap. Cipriano said that the funding is “going fine.” He has been planning for next year’s allocations.
Bucks offers a variety of clubs such as the Digital Gaming Club, the Psychology Club, and the Council of Realistic Ecologists (CORE). Cipriano also wants to have organizations related to academic majors that students take at Bucks.
The number of clubs at Bucks has grown from 25 to 50 since Matt Cipriano became the director of Student Life Programs. He said having good club advisors helps cultivate the club groups.
At this year’s Recruitment Fair, Cipriano said, “Clubs connect with students and make them feel more welcome… valued, and connected.”
“Overall, I’m really proud of student groups and so appreciative of club advisors that contribute to groups. They all create student life on campus,” Cipriano said.