Excellence Uniting Culture, Education, & Leadership

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

ExCEL

Purpose:

Excellence uniting Culture, Education, and Leadership (ExCEL) is a student organization and student success program designed to help new students find academic, social, and personal balance at Texas A&M. Since 1987, ExCEL has assisted students in making a smooth transition to college by orienting new students to the program through a conference during Howdy Week, cultivating relationships with peers and mentors, providing a sense of belonging through cultural engagement, academic and social networking, and serving as a resource for transitioning into Aggie life.

Year Founded:

1987

Membership Dues:

$45 one-time

Admits Members:

Summer annually

Meeting Locations:

MSC 2200; various

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Zaria White

Public Contact E-mail Address:

excel.execd@gmail.com

Public Contact Phone Number:

(979) 862-2000

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:

http://excel.tamu.edu

Organization E-mail Address:

ExCEL@tamu.edu

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

General (No College)

Non-Academic Department:

Multicultural Services

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:

100-300

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members

Weekly time committment required of organization members:

3-5 Hours

Membership intake process:

Open

Events

Community Service Projects:

Twice per semester

Fundraising Events:

Twice per semester

Speakers/Lectures:

Three or more times per semester

On-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Off-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Hosting Conferences:

Once per year

Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):

Once per year

New Member Orientation/Training:

Twice per semester

Events with Alcohol:

Never

In-State Travel:

Never

Domestic US Travel:

Never

International Travel:

Never