SOUL

Student Organizations United in Leadership
Bluffton University enjoys a long tradition of embracing and enriching student leadership. Bluffton's more than 50 student groups and organizations make up an essential part of our campus experience.

SOUL works to unite this base of student organizations through a variety of programs, including workshops, resources, and service opportunities.

Use the links at the left and the updates below to navigate through several of the programs provided through SOUL.
 

SOUL Mission Statement

Student Organizations United in Leadership (SOUL) strives to enhance student learning through the integration of classroom experiences, ambition for engagement, and exposure to diverse knowledge. By providing a central support system for student involvement opportunities ranging from programming and wellness to service and leadership development, SOUL strives to facilitate meaningful and intentional student growth and development.
 

SOUL Intended Outcomes

  • Students will establish a foundation of leadership skills that will be enhanced in their future endeavors.
  • Students will discover the significance of teamwork and collaboration among organizations.
  • Students will acquire the skills needed to synthesize information from various resources to develop creative and original ideas.
  • Students will develop a knowledge base for ethical reasoning within complex situations.
  • Students will understand and attain effective and meaningful organizational skills.
  • Students will endorse living and learning in a global community through the actions of service to others.  

Check out the resources page to see the SOUL Quotes - short handouts for student organization leaders covering a variety of topics related to involvement at Bluffton University. Topics include:

  • Effective forms of campus publicity
  • Getting the most out of Channel 2
  • How to spend your organization's money
  • Making copies! (and printing in the bookstore)
  • Planning a successful meeting

For more information about SOUL, contact Elizabeth Vaccaro, Assistant Director of Marbeck Center, (419-358-3218).

Busayo Irojah '10 Busayo Irojah '10 I love spending time with my friends from International Connection. Through the club, I've learned a lot about other countries, it's like traveling around the world for free. Noe Mendez '09 Noe Mendez '09 My favorite activity outside of the classroom would be being a disc jockey at WBWH Bluffton (campus radio). It's really cool being on air playing the music people want to hear, broadcasting live basketball, football and baseball games. The best part is that I get to do a Latino show once a week. Jennifer Arnold '10 Jennifer Arnold '10 As a member of MCB, I work with a group of other students to help plan a variety of campus events. It's rewarding to see other students enjoying the things we helped make a reality.