The Student Centers Fund
The Student Centers Fund helps our student and wage employees RISE through rich opportunities that enable student success through student-centered experiences and engaging programs and activities. This fund enhances the awards and recognition, community building, and career readiness opportunities made available to all Student Centers staff.
-
Students Centers employs over 100 student and non-student wage employees for our Central Office, Event Services, Corner Pocket Game Room, Marketing and Communications, and Building Services areas. Their roles range from customer service to technical skills to graphics and social media engagement, providing opportunities for them to develop general office and workplace skills and gain industry-specific experiences. These students are instrumental in the success of the operations and support of events and programs that take place every day within our facilities. Our mission is to be able to provide them with a holistic experience as they prepare for their future.
Through contributions made to the Student Centers Fund....
- Student Centers employees are awarded scholarships which have been used to purchase graduation regalia, textbooks, and graphic design software.
- Student Centers student and wage staff are provided the opportunity to participate in monthly professional development in-services around various topics including leadership, networking, resume building, diversity and inclusion, emergency response, and more.
- Student Centers employees build community among their colleagues through monthly staff appreciation and recognition opportunities including treat days, end of the semester parties, and employee spotlights.
TESTIMONIALS
“ I have learned a lot ever since I started working with Student Centers. I am always encouraged to think critically and use the right sources to support my decisions and actions. The daily interaction with colleagues and clients has also improved my communication skills and has allowed me to build professional relationships. ”
- KB“ Working at Student Centers has been an invaluable experience for my professional growth. As a data assessment and assistant, I honed my skills with a powerful BI tool and gained the ability to create reports for non-technical stakeholders—an essential skill in today’s workplace. ”
- Moazzam“ Working for Event Services at Student Centers has given me four years full of valuable experience in the Event Production field. Not only have I learned audio, lighting, and video skills, but I have also had the opportunity to learn customer service and personnel training. ”
- EvanPROGRAMMATIC SPONSORSHIPS
Your Benefits | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Logo on Print Advertising Your logo to be included on print advertising including flyers, posters, and mini hand-outs. | |||
Speciality Social Media Promo Your company will receive specialty social media promotions in addition to print advertising. These include social media stories, posts, and more customized social media promo highlighting your company. | |||
Digital Advertisements Unique digital advertisements promoting your company highlighted within the Corner Pocket and various Student Centers spaces. | |||
Tabling Events In-person tabling at event opportunity. *If unable to table at the sponsored event, reserve one free kiosk day 2 weeks prior to sponsored event. | ------ | ||
Website Promotion Promotions for your company as event sponsor on Student Centers homepage and event calendar. | ------ | ||
Logo on Giveaway Items Personalized event giveaway items featuring your company's logo. | ------ | ------ | |
One Free Kiosk Day Reserve a kiosk in the Johnson Center to advertise your business for one, two-hour reservation during the semester of your sponsorship. | ------ | ------ | |
One Time Donation *Contact us at scenters@gmu.edu to learn more or to build your own custom donation package. | $200 | $500 | $1000 |
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS
$1 - $99 Personalized “thank you” card from the students.
$100 - $249 Thank you to our donors highlight on webpage and shoutout on social media.
$250+ One-year sponsorship naming rights and personalized video message from the students.