Student Activities Board
Truman State University
What is SAB ?
The Student Activities Board (SAB) at Truman State University is a student-run organization funded by the Student Activities Fee, which every Truman student contributes to. Dedicated to enhancing campus life, SAB hosts diverse, inclusive, and entertaining events such as concerts, guest speakers, campus traditions, and community-building activities. Our team works year-round to plan, organize, and execute meaningful experiences that foster campus unity, enrich student engagement, and create lasting memories for the Truman community.
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Get Involved with SAB
Looking to leave your mark on campus? Joining SAB is a great way to gain leadership skills, meet new friends, and actively shape Truman’s student experience. From event planning to marketing, there’s a role for everyone!
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Connect With Us!
Follow SAB on social media! Stay connected and be among the first to know about upcoming events, giveaways, and opportunities to participate. Join our online community today!
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Submit Your Ideas!
Have a great idea for an event? SAB loves hearing from students! Use our suggestion form to submit your ideas or feedback and help us create events you want to attend.
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Frequently Asked Questions!
Where does SAB get its funding from?
Our budget comes from the Student Activities Fee that each student pays in their tuition. This fee is allocated among SAB, the Funds Allotment Council (FAC), Readership Program, and Student Government. The fee is reviewed every 3 years by the OAF Committee, whose reports can be viewed here.
How often does SAB host events?
SAB hosts events regularly throughout each semester, including major events like concerts, speakers, movie nights, DIYs, and seasonal festivals. On average, SAB puts on multiple events per semester, depending on the semester schedule.
Who can join SAB?
Any Truman student can apply to join SAB! Whether you’re interested in event planning, marketing, tech, or logistics, we welcome students from all backgrounds and majors to get involved and contribute to campus life. We have an application period at the beginning of every fall semester, and depending on how many members we have another application period at the beginning of the spring semester. If you’re interested in applying, please go here.
Are SAB events free to attend?
Yes! Most SAB events are completely free for all Truman students, since they are funded by the Student Activities Fee. Some events may require advance tickets or sign-ups due to limited capacity, but there is no charge for attendance. The current SAB ticket policy is that only 1 ticket shall be distributed for every 1 student ID, and the student who is depicted on the ID must be present when obtaining the ticket. Friends and colleagues are not allowed to bring multiple IDs in order to pick up several tickets at once. This policy is enforced to avoid a single student purchasing multiple tickets at the student rate.
How can I give SAB feedback?
The student body primarily influences the events SAB brings by responding to our surveys. Other ways to make your voice heard include attending our board meetings, submitting to our Suggestion Box, or contacting us directly. That information can be found on our Contact Us page.
Where and when does SAB meet?
Board meetings are every Thursday during the fall and spring semesters at 6:00 PM in the SUB Conference Room. Individual committees meet on a weekly basis at a time and place decided by the committee.
How many members are on SAB?
There are anywhere between 33-38 board members on SAB, as mandated by our Constitution.
How much work do the students on SAB actually do?
Students are responsible for planning all aspects of events. This includes things like research, working with agents, negotiating contracts, arranging hospitality, and transporting entertainers.