Tag: Community

Building More than Snow Statues: The Data on Why Campus Activities Matter

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Danielle Meirow

About the Author

Danielle Meirow

Director of Student Leadership and Involvement


When we see students building a cardboard boat during Homecoming or hosting an event by the Husky Statue, we see more than just fun and games. We see a critical part of their education. In Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI), we witness students’ active engagement in the Michigan Tech community every day. And while we know from experience that these moments are essential to their development and retention, it’s affirming to see a growing body of national research confirm the link between campus activities and student success.