College Union & Activities Mission Statement

The Department of College Union & Activities at SUNY Geneseo strives to promote learning by providing an innovative, diverse, educational, and engaging cocurricular experience for students. The department achieves this through its contribution of welcoming events and activities, specialty trips, late night events and activities, and distinctive daytime programming.

The Department of College Union & Activities manages the operations of the MacVittie College Union, which serves as the community center for the College, as well as the Knight Spot, a versatile space dedicated primarily for student organization use. The department provides support and guidance to the numerous student clubs and organizations on campus and works collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and the community to contribute to the Geneseo mission.

Our Passion

The improvement of the human condition through the expansion of a caring community. (Campus Life: In Search of Community p. 47)

Overarching Goals

• To provide a safe and inviting place where the college community can gather to engage and flourish.

• To provide opportunities for students to learn, interact, lead reflect, program, question and have fun.
  (How College Affects Students p. 647)