E3 Student Leader Goal Setting Resource Guide
Have tasks and goals that you want to accomplish but don’t know where to begin? Use this page as a reference for finding offices and resources that can assist you as you set and achieve your goals.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RUC’S EXTENSIVE STUDENT SUPPORTIVE NETWORK
The Rutgers-Camden campus is the smallest and most intimate of all the Rutgers’ campuses but the resources available to students to help support them on academic journey are just as robust. With numerous offices to support students on their academic, social, career, and wellness journeys, students are encouraged to take advantage of all of the services that Rutgers-Camden has to offer.
For E3 Student Leaders working towards the targeted goals within your primary goal area, it can be challenging to know the most effective way to complete tasks that contribute to your progress. This page has compiled a list of resources designed to provide guidance and support as you work towards these goals. These resources include academic services, student-facing offices, and helpful tools to ensure your success throughout your undergraduate journey.
General Student Resources
Office of Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services works closely with students with disabilities to develop an individualized plan for appropriate services and reasonable accommodations, which include note taking accommodations, AFT accommodations, and housing accommodations.
Student Wellness Center
The dedicated team of professionals at the Student Wellness Center provides comprehensive medical and mental health support for students. The Wellness Center offer maintains the campus Food Pantry, a recourse providing free access to nutritional food.
Athletics and Fitness Center
RUC hosts countless ways for students to get involved recreationally with intramural sports, competitive and social club sports, group exercise, or individual workouts. The Athletic and Fitness Center maintains state-of-the-art athletic equipment which is free for all students to use.
First-Generation Student Support
RUC has numerous financial and personal support programs for first-generation students and their families. These programs include B1Gs, a student organization, EOF, a state-funded academic and financial support program, and TRiO, a federally funded program that provides support to first-gen, low-income, and disabled students.
Office of Military & Veterans Affairs
The Office of Military & Veterans Affairs offers support services to veterans and military-affiliated students to ensure a successful transition to university life. These resources include academic advising, mental health support, tutoring, and tailored career services.
Visual, Media, and Performing Arts
The VMPA Department hosts numerous public programs and encourages all students to get involved. These activities — which include musicals, art exhibitions, choir performances, and more — allow students to use creative practices to develop professional skills.
Goal Area Specific Resources
Primary Goal Area:
Academic Performance
Center for Learning and Student Success
CLASS offers a variety of academic support services, including peer tutoring, writing support, and student-led study groups. CLASS also offers, success coaching, a support resource offered to first-year students to help students adjust to college life.
Contact: learningcenter@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6442
Career Center
The Career Center helps students succeed and prepare for their academic, workplace, and entrepreneurship worlds. The Career Center can help students choose a major, discover internship opportunities, and explore careers. The center offers a variety of services such as career exploration, graduate school advising, and resume advice, designed to empower students in their career planning process.
Contact: careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6046
Honors College
The Honors College encourages academic achievement, interdisciplinary study, and collaboration among students as well as engagement with the local community. The Honors College invites students to pursue their goals in a meaningful and impactful way; students who meet admission requirements are invited to join.
Contact: hcollege@camden.rutgers.edu
Research Office
There are a variety of ways for undergraduate students to get involved in research opportunities. The Research Office supports research across campus to find funding and collaborative opportunities. Students interested in research are encouraged to reach out to faculty mentors for opportunities or visit this page to explore undergraduate research pathways by major.
Contact: fasresearch@camden.rutgers.edu
Networking & Relationships
Office of Student Involvement
The Office of Student Involvement fosters co-curricular engagement opportunities for students, providing students with enriching experiences that enhance their academic journeys. OSI manages 100+ student organizations on campus, arranges workshops and events, and fosters a sense of community on campus.
Contact: involved@camden.rutgers.edu
Office of Civic Engagement
The Office of Civic Engagement connects students to communities beyond campus and supports civic learning, volunteerism and service, and community-based research. Students can join service-based learning communities, volunteer with regional agencies and nonprofits, and take civic engagement-focused courses.
Career Center
The Career Center helps students succeed and prepare for their academic, workplace, and entrepreneurship worlds. The Career Center can help connect with alumni, discover internship opportunities, and explore careers. The center offers a variety of services such as career exploration, graduate school advising, and resume advice, designed to empower students in their career planning process.
Contact: careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6046
Office of International Students & Global Programs
The Office of International Students and Global Programs is committed to supporting opportunities for international education and exchange. OIS offers numerous learning abroad opportunities, which enables students to graduate with a heightened understanding of different countries, cultures, and customs.
Contact: learning.abroad@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6832
Job & Internship Experience
Career Center
The Career Center helps students succeed and prepare for their academic, workplace, and entrepreneurship worlds. The Career Center can help connect with alumni, discover internship opportunities, and explore careers. The center offers a variety of services such as career exploration, graduate school advising, and resume advice, designed to empower students in their career planning process.
Contact: careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6046
Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising
The Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising encourages and empower students to reach their full potential by supporting critical thinking, risk-taking, and experiential learning opportunities. OSDFA provides coaching to prepare students to apply to internship, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities.
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The Graduate School-Camden nurtures a rich and diverse academic environment, offering 25+ Master’s, Ph.D., and certificate programs. The Graduate School also hosts regular professional development workshops and events, designed to help students prepare for a career in their respective field.
Contact: grad.school@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6149
Belonging
Office of International Students & Global Programs
The Office of International Students and Global Programs is committed to supporting opportunities for international education and exchange. OIS offers numerous learning abroad opportunities, which enables students to graduate with a heightened understanding of different countries, cultures, and customs.
Contact: learning.abroad@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6832
Office of Student Involvement
The Office of Student Involvement fosters co-curricular engagement opportunities for students, providing students with enriching experiences that enhance their academic journeys. OSI manages 100+ student organizations on campus, arranges workshops and events, and fosters a sense of community on campus.
Contact: involved@camden.rutgers.edu
Office of Housing & Residence Life
The Office of Housing and Residence Life supports education beyond the classroom by providing inclusive, well-maintained, and secure living-learning environments. OHRL strives to provide students with accessible facilities as well as connecting students to campus and community resources. OHRL ensures that all students living on-campus abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
Contact: housing@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6471
Office of Civic Engagement
The Office of Civic Engagement connects students to communities beyond campus and supports civic learning, volunteerism and service, and community-based research. Students can join service-based learning communities, volunteer with regional agencies and nonprofits, and take civic engagement-focused courses.
General Student Tools
Rutgers-Camden Mobile App
The Rutgers University-Camden App lets students stay connected to their campus on the go. Students can keep classes and assignments organized, join campus discussions, find events on campus, and chat with friends on the app.
Canvas
Canvas is the official learning management system for teaching and learning at Rutgers. Students use Canvas to access course materials, submit assignments, take quizzes, respond to discussions, and check grades.
Navigate
Navigate is a student success management tool that connects students, advisors, and faculty/staff. Students can schedule appointments, set reminders, find resources, connect with classmates, and more on Navigate.
Engage
Engage is the campus engagement platform that connects students with offices, student organizations, and events that match your interests. Students can join organizations and RSVP for events on the online portal.
Passio GO!
Passio GO! is a tracking and feedback app that allows students to track and view all routes of the campus shuttles. The online app allows students to see arrival times and navigate to specific stops.
LinkedIn is a business and employment-focused social media platform. Students can manage their professional identity on the platform, build and engage with a professional network, and find jobs.