Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information not listed below, please contact:
Bobby Kunstman
Assistant Director, SLiCE
Bobby.Kunstman@ColoState.edu
970-491-1682.
Q: What does REAL stand For?
A: Rams Engaging in Active Leadership…aka The REAL Experience.
Q: Does it cost anything to attend?
A: No. This program is a student fee funded program, with very minimal costs due to the generosity and time of many faculty and staff across our campus.
Q: How do I apply?
A: There is no application process, just drop by a workshop.
Q: What are the time requirements?
A: The real question is how much time would you like to put into your experience. On average, workshops are 60 minutes, some are longer and service hours are required for every level. For example, at the very minimum, a level 1 certificate can take a total of 13 hours; 5 hours for the 60 minute workshop choices and 8 hours of community service.
Q: Do I have to start at Level 1 to participate?
A: No. You may attend a workshop at any level at any time. You can even go to a workshop before completing the orientation.
Q: What if I'm not involved on campus, can I still participate?
A: Yes. This could be your first step in connecting with a staff member or other participants in which your interest has been peaked to get involved somewhere else in the community.
Q: I'm a senior graduating in May, can I fulfill the certificate in time?
A: Yes. You can fulfill one certificate or all of them, it just depends on how much time you want to put in.
Q: Can I count previous workshops offered before Fall 2008?
A: No. The REAL Experience began in Fall 2008.
Q: I read in Level 4 that there is a leadership experience requirement. Can I count something that I went to last year?
A: Sometimes. In most cases, if you went through a previous leadership experience that has taken place at CSU, come to the SLiCE office and ask us. There are some you are able to count because we have a copy of the syllabus of that experience and there are others you might not be able to count.
Q: Can I do more than one interest group?
A: Yes. We are also looking to explore the creation of more interest groups. If you have a new one in mind, let us know.
Q: How do we know when we've completed a level? Do you keep track of our activity?
A: As long as you sign in, we will be keeping track of everything for you. You can come by the SLiCE office at anytime to pick up a report on your activities within the REAL Experience.
Q: Does the community service I perform have to be through the REAL Experience?
A: No. Community service can be performed individually or with a group. It can also be something you are already doing on your own. When you are ready to notify of us of what your community service project (or projects) was, we will have a form in the SLiCE office for you to complete.