{"id":10378,"date":"2024-08-22T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=10378"},"modified":"2025-04-22T16:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:17:08","slug":"a-texans-guide-to-getting-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/a-texans-guide-to-getting-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"A Texan’s Guide To Getting Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It\u2019s no secret that getting involved on campus is the BEST way to network and forge a bond with like minded individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where to start when it comes to joining a club or organization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to stack up some volunteer hours, join a sister\/brotherhood, gain employability skills, strengthen your personal and spiritual development or simply have fun, Tarleton State has no shortage of organizations to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FOR VOLUNTEERING: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students looking to make an impact on and off campus, <\/strong>Tarleton RoundUp and Service Day are the ideal organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These annual events allow staff and students the opportunity to lend a helping hand, or green thumb, to residents and small businesses in Stephenville. Students will work alongside their peers and foster relationships with members of the community as they beautify the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both organizations focus on Texans helping Texans whether that means raking leaves, cleaning gutters, assisting at the Erath County Humane Society or even planting flowers on the Tarleton State Stephenville campus! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow @tarletonroundup on Instagram or reach out to ekey@tarleton.edu for more information about how to get involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Service Day, visit Texan Sync.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FOR SISTERHOOD\/BROTHERHOOD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re searching for a family-based sense of welcoming, <\/strong>Tarleton State\u2019s Center for Leadership, Services and Outreach, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life oversees 19 affiliated organizations. These organizations are housed under three councils: InterFraternity, InterGreek and Panhellenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few of the commonly known Greek organizations include Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Chi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Delta Zeta and Phi Mu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a legacy pledge or a newcomer, going Greek can improve your network of professional contacts as well as your pool of lifelong friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GO GREEK<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FOR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although getting involved on campus is a great way to form bonds with your peers, one of the strongest selling points is the ability to strengthen your professional development skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining organizations that reflect the work you hope to do in the future is a great way to test the waters and find what career path(s) would work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to make a big difference in a small child\u2019s life, joining the Tarleton Texas Association of Future Educators is a step in the right direction. <\/strong>The organization\u2019s goal is to help its members familiarize themselves with the profession, opportunities and responsibilities that come with being an educator. With fees as low as $25 per member, this organization allows its members to grow without risk of breaking the bank. For more information about how to become a member of the Tarleton Texas Association of Future Educators, visit Texan Sync. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If music and podcast production is in your future, becoming a radio personality at 100.7 The Planet is the way to tap into your talents.<\/strong> The Planet was established in 2004 where it served as the key source for the hottest rock and hip-hop hits. Now, 20 years later, it continues to serve the community and student body at a wider range. Between the daily broadcasts, podcasts and social media activations, 100.7 The Planet is the best place to learn more about audio production. For more information, reach out to Lance McFarlin at Mcfarlin@tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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