Who We Are
The Office of Student Life (OSL) creates an extraordinary, transformative experience that promotes the leadership, personal, and social success of Ball State students. Through coordinating the Excellence in Leadership program, developing community service opportunities, and supporting over 300 student organizations, we engage our students to enhance a variety of career-oriented and leadership-based skills and competencies that benefit them as they look to step into new leadership positions, apply to internships and jobs, and much more!
Your Impact
Supporting our students comes in many forms. The OSL is dedicated to helping students succeed through high-impact practices and innovative co-curricular activities, and we often look to expand the programs and services we offer. Other times, our students need a little extra help to earn their degree through scholarships. You can be the difference in the lives of our students, as your gift enriches the student experience by improving the resources we offer.
Greatest Needs – Student Life Programs Unrestricted Fund
Giving to our greatest needs enhances the student experience by supporting training and development series, including the Student Engagement and Leadership Series for student organization leaders and Advisor Resource Training for faculty/staff advisors of student organizations. Your gift helps us plan programs (e.g., leadership conferences, presidents' retreats, workshops, staff development) and serve our greatest needs as they arise based on Ball State University's mission and strategic plan.
Dr. Kay Bales Excellence In Leadership Fund
The Dr. Kay Bales Excellence in Leadership (EIL) program is designed to continue the legacy of leadership development at Ball State University while addressing the evolving needs of our student body. The program aims to provide an enriching leadership experience for students involved in student organizations, empowering them to become effective leaders with a strong sense of purpose. EIL features both mentorship and skill-building through a retreat-based model, helping students to reflect on their values and find their purpose as they lead others.
Undergraduate Student Leadership Scholarship:
This scholarship rewards students who have exhibited an exceptional ability to motivate others in and out of the classroom. Students who are actively involved in student organizations, fraternities, sororities, mentorship programs, sports clubs, intramural teams, and a number of co-curricular programs are eligible to apply. Students who have received this scholarship have demonstrated their ability to lead a team of peers and accomplish and/or contribute to short/long term goals of an organization or program that contributes to the student experience on Ball State University's campus.
Leadership and Service Fund:
This fund supports initiatives such as travel assistance for alternative break trips during the fall and spring break periods as well as various leadership opportunities for our student leaders.
Spirit and Traditions Fund:
This fund supports the newest area to the Office of Student Life, Spirit and Traditions! We help create unforgettable memories and increase school spirit through large scale programming. Supporting this fund will allow us to continue events like concerts, Family Weekend, and the annual Spring Carnival.
