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**HOW TO USE THE STUDENT GROUP STARTING POINT

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The Student Group Starting Point in Canvas is a powerful tool that can help you navigate and make the most out of your student organization's day-to-day needs & questions. Here are some steps to effectively utilize the Student Group Starting Point:

Now that you are here, explore the features of the Student Group Starting Point: take some time to familiarize yourself with the different features available. You can find valuable information such as:

  • SYLLABUS: this is where you will find information about Campus Life!

  • PAGES: this is where you will find the bulk of the information  that is important to your organzation:
    • Policies / Handbook
    • EmpowerED Student Organization Workshops & Trainings
    • Important Upcoming Dates for Student Organizations
    • Who is Your Campus Life Advisor for your Student Organization
    • Processes and Procedures
    • How to Access Student Organization Resources
    • How to Start a New Organization on Campus
    • How to guides for WUGO

  • MODULES: This is a space you can go where we have tried to categorize topics for student organizations. This will include links or resources to specific topics you may be hunting for. 

By utilizing the Student Group Starting Point effectively, you can enhance collaboration, streamline communication, and ensure smooth organization within your student group, leading to a more productive and enjoyable experience for all members.

FAQ

  • Q. What is the Student Group Starting Point?
    • The Student Group Starting Point is a "hub" of information, resources and how-to's that are specific to undergraduate student groups.
  • Q. Is this a new resource for student groups?
    • Yes and no! The Student Group Starting Point is not new. Prior to December 2023, the Student Group Starting Point was housed on Trello. In December 2023, Campus Life moved the Student Group Starting Point over to Canvas. 
  • Q. Why is this offered on Canvas as a course?
    • Campus Life opted to use Canvas because our students are already familiar with Canvas and use it frequently. While the resources on the Student Group Starting Point are called "courses" or "modules" we are using it in the traditional format. We are housing resources, documents, policies, procedures, and best-practices all in Canvas as a "hub" and "one-stop-shop" for student groups. 
  • Q. How do I use the Student Group Starting Point on Canvas?
    • On the left side of your screen is a tool bar, you can access:
      • Announcements
      • Syllabus - Which is the home page / starting page for the Student Group Starting Point.
      • Pages: where the bulk of information and resources are housed/located.
      • Modules: where we have grouped together resources, policies, procedures specific to a topic. 
      • Calendar: will list upcoming important dates specific to undergraduate student groups. 
  • Q. What if I am looking for information and it is not on the Student Group Starting Point?
    • Every recognized student group has an assigned Campus Life Advisor. Reach out to your Campus Life Advisor with questions, concerns or feedback. Additionally, if you think the resource should be added to the Student Group Starting Point, please email Scott Williams, Assistant Director for Student Involvement and Student Groups: scott.williams@wustl.edu