Sarah Mombourquette, of Whitinsville, Serving as Leader of Assumption's Social Justice Ambassadors for the 2016-17 Academic Year

2016 Nov 2

The Assumption College Office of Student Activities has announced that Sarah Mombourquette, of Whitinsville, has been elected, and is currently serving, as President of Social Justice Ambassadors for the 2016-17 academic year.

Social Justice Ambassadors is one of nearly 60 clubs and organizations that students of Assumption College can partake in and club types vary, making participation accessible to all. The Assumption College Social Justice Committee raises awareness, educates, and fosters dialogue in an effort to create an engaged campus. Awareness of such issues as inequality, injustice, and social change are integral to the learning and development of the Assumption College community. Those students elected to a leadership position demonstrate a passion for equality, respect and a motivation to change the world.

Assumption College boasts an outstanding academic curriculum as well as a campus rich with student activity. In its recent ranking as one of The Princeton Review's "Best 381 Colleges" in the nation, students lauded that "there is a great sense of belonging" on the campus, and that the College attempts to involve students in various ways, noting that those who take advantage of campus activities are "very invested in academics, sports, extracurricular, and social experiences."

"Assumption College's campus offers a wide array of diverse clubs to fit every students' needs," said Hannah Fatemi, director of Student Activities and Leadership Development at the College. "They have the opportunity to explore their passions and interests while learning to work well with a team of like-minded students, as well as faculty and alumni."

Based on the study conducted in 2009 by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), student success is directly linked to student involvement. Student involvement correlated with higher attendance rate, higher grade point averages, more social engagement and improved college opportunities over those who did not participate in student leadership organizations.

Students with leadership positions are more efficient managing human capital, decision-making, have better knowledge of human behavior, solid foundation skills and knowledge of general business functions. College students benefit greatly from involvement in extracurricular activities. In addition to creating bonds with other students and faculty, students are required to interact in non-formal atmospheres therefore strengthening their communication and leadership skills which will only aid them in the future.

"Assumption students involved in on-campus organizations are privy to many beneficial networking opportunities and the chance to learn about themselves from engaging with diverse groups of people," said Kaitlyn Bevins, assistant director of Student Activities. "Another benefit to this type of involvement is showing possible employers that you can handle rigorous academics, sports and a social life all while leading or participating in a student organization."

For more information about Assumption's student activities, visit: https://www.assumption.edu/campus-life/student-activities.