Engagement Pods

Our purpose is to foster an inclusive community where students feel welcome, find support, and build connections. Through collaborative efforts, our students are committed to fostering engagement, learning about leadership, and promoting guidance on the University of Alabama campus. Our engagement pods strive to establish meaningful connections, offer valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, and enhance the vibrancy of the campus environment.

Goals

Our goal is to empower students to become proactive leaders and engaged members of the UA community. We strive to organize purposeful meetings that encourage open communication, idea exchange, and collaborative initiatives. By focusing on the following pillars, our engagement pods endeavor to make a lasting impact on the student body.

• Student Empowerment: Create a small group platform for students to voice their ideas, concerns, and aspirations, empowering them to take an active role in shaping their college experience.
• Community Building: Foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among students by organizing inclusive events, activities, and discussions that celebrate diversity and unity.
• Leadership Development: Provide resources, workshops, and mentorship opportunities that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective leaders in various capacities.
• Personal Growth: Facilitate discussions and activities that encourage self-discovery, resilience, and the development of essential life skills, contributing to holistic student development.

By aligning our efforts with these core principles, our engagement pods aspire to enhance the overall student experience at the University of Alabama and leave a legacy of empowered leaders and engaged individuals. Together, we aim to create a community where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.

These engagement pods can be anything from a book club or running pod to a crafting pod.

Leaders

We are looking for students to serve as leaders of the Engagement Pods to lead small groups for Fall 2024. University Programs will provide all materials and supplies to the group as well as assist with space reservations.

Join

Interested in joining an Engagement Pod? Check out the Engagement Pods below and fill out the form.

Roofball

Leader: Emily McMickle
Meeting: Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (subject to change)
Location: Rec Center

Campus Craft Night

Leader: Sydney Turpin
Meeting: Tuesdays 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Feminist Internet Micro-Culture (Girlblogging)

Leader: Ava Calp
Meeting: Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Lead and Learn: Finding Your Place on Campus

Leader: Isaac Titherington
Meeting: Wednesday 4 – 5 p.m.

Pilates

Leader: Lyndsay McLaughlin
Meeting: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Sewcial Circle

Leader: Madison Allen
Meeting: Tuesday 5 – 6 p.m.

Let Your Imagination Take Shape

Leader: Madisyn Harris
Meeting: Monday 5 – 6 p.m.

Romance Book Pod

Leader: Karis Howsia
Meeting: Thursday 6 – 7 p.m.

Snacks n’ Survivor

Leader: Jackie Clayton
Meeting: Thursday 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Book Club

Leader: Ashley Igberaese
Meeting: Monday 5 – 6 p.m.

Studio Arts

Leader: Lana Lloyd
Meeting: Thursday 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Professional Development and Self Care Knowledge

Leader: Aniya Abner
Meeting: Wednesday 5 – 6 p.m.

Pickleball

Leader: Emily Harvey
Meeting: Wednesday 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Rec Center

Basketball

Leaders: Altonio Johnson and Omar Liddel
Meeting: Thursday 7 – 9 p.m.

Gurl Talk

Leader: Chloe Parchman
Meeting: Monday 5 – 6 p.m.