STARS Program

Program Overview

The Student Training and Rewards System (STARS) is a voluntary program designed to motivate Temple University student organization leaders, through incentivized challenges and programs. Completion of the challenges and programs does not assess the quality of an organization, but does provide the opportunity to gain tools for organizational success. Rewards for participation in the STARS initiative include development of leadership skills, additional promotion by Student Activities, and perks or discounts for Student Activities' events.

STARS Learning Outcomes

  • help your student organization achieve its goals;
  • ensure that you are aware of important University policies, procedures, and resources;
  • promote responsibility, respect, and positive experiences through student organizations.
  • create learning opportunities outside the classroom;
  • encourage collaboration between student organizations and other Temple University offices and departments;
  • grant access to programs and services that will support organizations; and
  • train student leaders in techniques to help student organizations run more effectively and successfully.

Organizations and leaders will benefit as a result of active participation in the STARS initiative.   Student leaders will develop leadership knowledge and skills while student organizations will receive added rewards for dedication to the program. This includes additional recognition and promotion by Student Activities, the opportunity to collaborate with other Temple University offices and departments, and perks or discounts for Student Activities’ events.  

STARS Competancies

  • Self Authorship

  • Organizational health

  • Communication

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Community Engagement

  • Management Skills

STARS REQUIREMENTS for 2023-2024: 

  • 1 STAR 
    • Complete Re-Registration
    • Complete “Student Organization Administration” Course
    • Have a Representative Attend 2 Town Halls a Semester 
    • Have one officer attend the "Inclusive Leadership Conference" in the Spring Semester
  • 2 STAR 
    • Complete 1 STAR Requirements
    • An Officer Must Attend 2 Workshops from the Following Competencies:
      • Community Engagement
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Communication
      • Organizational Health
      • Self-Authorship
      • Management
    • Submit Mid-Year Reflections (with advisor)
  • 3 STAR 
    • Complete 1 STAR & 2 STAR Requirements
    • An Officer Must Attend an Additional 2 Workshops from the Following Competencies:
      • Community Engagement
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Communication
      • Organizational Health
      • Self-Authorship
      • Management
        • ***The workshops you attend must be from competencies that you did not attend for your 2 STAR requirement*
    • Attend Finance Workshop and Build an Organization Finance Summary
    • Submit Event Process Outline & Reflection
    • Submit Transition Plan
  • 4 STAR 
    • Complete 1 STAR, 2 STAR, & 3 STAR Requirements
    • Have an additional officer attend the Inclusive Leadership Conference
    • Complete End of Term Report

TRACKING

  • STARS Credit will be tracked in Canvas. To request access to the canvas page, please complete this form.