Leadership Opportunities
The Campus Activities Board Staff is made up of a select number of hard-working individuals who are dedicated to strengthening their skills as leaders on campus, and providing quality programming to the students of McKendree University.
To find out more about each of our Leadership Opportunities, click on one of the Application links to the left for each position area. There, you will find information on the responsibilities and duties of each position.
Students Involved in CAB...
• Develop excellent leadership skills
• Improve communication and time-management skills
• Gain knowledge that can be transferred to most jobs
• May be selected to attend conferences to network with other students, activities professionals and performers
Finding Your Place in CAB
CAB gives you the chance to broaden your college experience and gain skills by applying for CAB Street Crew or by applying for an Executive Board position.
The Top 10 Reasons To Join Campus Activities Board
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To have FUN!
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You know that adding event planning to your resume will help you get the job you want.
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You enjoy laughing and having a good time with fun people!
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You want the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people.
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You enjoy learning what goes on behind the scenes of a program.
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You can make contacts with agents around the country.
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You want to learn leadership skills.
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You can help us choose which programs will come to campus.
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It will be the BEST thing you can do for yourself.
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You can make a difference on campus.
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
McKendree University is a member of the National Association for Campus Activities. NACA's school membership provides colleges and universities with the opportunity to become part of the nation’s premiere campus activities organization. Nearly 1,100 schools from across the country are members of NACA, including large and small institutions, public and private schools, two and four year colleges and universities, and community, junior and technical colleges. All member schools share the desire to participate in an organization that helps them create better programming opportunities for students, providing them with information and programs to help enrich the overall educational experience, while also keeping them up-to-date with the latest in the campus activities profession. (courtesy of NACA) To find out what other exciting opportunities are available from NACA, please visit www.naca.org.
NACA is split into seven regions. McKendree University is in the Mid-America region along with other schools from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Each region holds annual conventions. Eligible and selected active members of Campus Activities Board have the opportunity to attend this convention to network with other students and professionals, while developing leadership skills.
Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA)
The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities is a national campus activities organization that services the needs of Campus Programming Departments, SGA's, leadership development programs and other campus organizations throughout the United States.
APCA also hosts leadership development workshops and activities conferences with a full range of educational sessions, exhibit halls and activities showcases.
Ready to jump on board with CAB? Click the links on the left side of the page to access the appropriate application!