Campus Activity Board

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

The mission of the Campus Activities Board henceforth known as CAB, is to enrich the campus life experience by encouraging the involvement of all students with entertainment that is engaging and enjoyable. CAB functions to enrich the cultural and social needs on campus. The Campus Activities Board provides interesting, exciting, and diverse experiences to entertain the students.

Assistant Secretary

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CAB Assistant Director

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CAB Director

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Parliamentarian

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Secretary

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Treasurer

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Campus Activities Board

Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-run organization responsible for planning and coordinating on-campus entertainment at the Florida A&M University. CAB strives to enhance the Rattler experience by offering university-wide programming for students both on-campus and off-campus. By offering various events, we aim to initiate student involvement and promote interaction among those in the FAMULY.

How do I get involved?

The Campus Activities Board welcomes all FAMU students interested in getting involved in our organization. Students interested in becoming a committee member should attend our "Your CAB Has Arrived" Session to learn more about CAB and the steps necessary to get involved.

Events

Each of our committees are responsible for the planning and execution of various events on campus. Our events include large-scale programs, mini-series, speaking engagements, movie screenings, and much more! For upcoming events, please visit our upcoming events page!

Committees

The CAB is comprised of six different committees, each responsible for various types of events. Committees include: Entertainment, Fine Arts, Research and Evaluation, User Responsibility, Press and Marketing, and Fundraising and Service.

As a member of the CAB E-Board, you'll have the chance to help plan and execute amazing events and activities for the FAMULY, all while building your leadership skills and making lasting connections with your peers.

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CAB Director

The CAB Director shall preside over all board, general body and special call meetings,
Assist with the coordination of campus events, and activities of the board.
Create committees when necessary.
Serve as the financial custodian for the Campus Activities Board
Liaison officer between the Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, and other Organizations.
Deliver the weekly CAB reports at regular Senate Meetings or designate a CAB officer to deliver weekly CAB reports at regular Senate Meetings.
Oversees the Research and Evaluation Committee
Work closely with the Treasurer and advisor(s)

CAB Assistant Director

Assist the Director in the day-to-day operations
Serve as an ex-officio member on all committees
Serve as committee coordinator, and meet regularly with all committee chairs
Preside over meetings in the absence of the Director
Prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director.
The ex-officio shall have voting rights
Assist with the selection, training and supporting members in their duties
Responsible for membership recruitment, recognition and retention (works closely with Secretary and Research and Evaluation Committee

Secretary

The Secretary shall

Prepare the agenda and read the minutes during the meeting,
Provide each Board members with an agenda for each meeting 24 hours in advance
Keep permanent records of the organization on file. Work with the Parliamentarian.
Publish the Board Calendar, count all votes, and record results. Copies of these items must be kept on file in the Senate and CAB office, as well as within iStrike.

Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary shall serve as the Corresponding Secretary and Press Secretary,

Compile and keep on file all the minutes and reports of the

Committee meetings
General Body Meetings
E-Board Meetings
Assume duties of the Secretary in his/her absence.

Treasurer

Shall oversee the CAB budget, collect all committee budgets, and review and approve them. Will work closely with the CAB director and CAB Advisor(s).

Parliamentarian

The Parliamentarian shall keep the meetings in order by proper parliamentary procedures via Robert’s Rules of Order. Will also be responsible for meditations at the beginning of meetings and other activities.

Union Events and Entertainment Committee Chair

This committee shall propose, plan and implement programming/events open to the FAMU community. This committee will consist of five sub-committees

Union Programs:

Black History Month Days
Painting with A Twist
Grocery BINGO
Movie Night
Trivia Night
Open Mic Night

Major Events:

Responsible for programming large-scale events like Welcome Week, Frightfest, Formal, and Springfest.
- CAB Week
- Parent and Family Weekend/FAMULY Day on the Hill
- Welcome Week
- Cram Jam (Fa/Spr)
- Spring Fest

Spirit of a Rattler:

Brings spirit events to campus including class competitions, Spirit Days, student spirit section at sporting events, and etc. This committee will partner with the King and Queen of Orange and Green.

General Member Relations:

Coordinates club bonding activities

Off-Campus Events:

Organizes trips such the $5 Event Series featuring concerts, Theater performances, sporting events, recreational trips, and more

Other programming might include:

Debate and Lecture series,
Discussion groups,
Concerts,
Collaborations with departments, clubs, and organizations
Films,
Other social functions.

Creative and Fine Arts Committee Chair

The Committee plays an important part in developing cultural programs open to the FAMU community. Its responsibilities include promoting programs such as

Exhibits,
Recitals,
Lectures,
Annual Fine Arts Festival during the spring

Research and Evaluation Committee Co-Chair (Chaired by CAB Director)

The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the total program, which includes:

- Adherence to the finance code
- Drafting a preliminary budget
- Collecting feedback and after action reports from hosted events and programs
- Creating and implementing surveys and polls geared towards evaluating the interests of the campus

User Responsibility Committee Co-Chair (Chaired by Parliamentarian)

The purpose of this committee is to revise the internal rules and procedures of the Campus Activities Board and to make sure the Board adheres to the proposed documents during the year.

Fundraising and Community Service Committee Chair

This committee aims to bring creative ideas to the board that would increase funds for university events and partner with the OSA Volunteer Coordinator and other on/off-campus partners to bring new and exciting service projects to our students.

Press and Publicity Committee Chair

The Purpose of this committee is to spread information regarding the board programming events to the entire university. Creating email blast, flyers and marketing material for events, running and updating the CAB Instagram and iStrike pages.

General Membership

Any FAMU student, who is currently enrolled at any of the institutions campuses, can be a part of CAB.

To join CAB simply attend a general body meeting and speak join a committee or the body.

CAB Resources

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CAB GBMs

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CAB Instagram

CAB iStrike

The Class Presidents, also known as a class representatives, are the leaders of a specific student body class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate Level), and presides over its class cabinet within CAB. These roles are voted on by their peers during the general election timeframe(s). Visit the FAMU-SGA website and follow the @FAMUELECTIONS / @FAMU_SGA87 for more information.