About the Kimmel Student Involvement Center
The Kimmel Student Involvement Center (KSIC) offers educational, cultural, and social enrichment opportunities that support student learning and campus life through participation in structured leadership experiences, campus organizations, and volunteerism to develop a life-long appreciation of diversity, recognition of the value of involvement, responsible decision-making, and professional and personal development.
The KSIC is part of the Division of Student Affairs at SIUE. Student Affairs strives to engage the SIUE community in service and programs that make lifelong learning possible. In addition, Student Affairs is committed to creating a community that facilitates full and equitable access to learning, while identifying and removing barriers. We continuously self-reflect and critique, as we expand our knowledge of social identities, cultures and worldviews of others.
The SIUE Student Leadership Development Center was created in the fall of 1987. The newly developed Center offered instructional components dealing with citizenship and university/community service to students. The office was renamed to the Carol Kimmel Student Leadership Development Center at the December 14, 1989 Board of Trustees meeting. The renaming occurred to recognize Mrs. Kimmel's dedication to the University and commitment to education, service, and citizenship. The most recent name change, to the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, occurred in early 2014. The name was changed to increase awareness of the wide variety of leadership, campus life, and volunteer opportunities available to all SIUE students.
Carol Kimmel dedicated her life to the cause of education and was an ardent supporter of SIUE. Additionally, she was committed to many other community and charitable organizations, serving on boards at the local (Rock Island, IL School District and Board of Education), regional (Illinois Parent Teacher Association, Southern Illinois University Board of Trustee, and Illinois Board of Higher Education) and national levels (Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and March of Dimes). Students have the opportunity to apply for the Carol Kimmel Student Leadership Scholarship.
Please consider supporting Kimmel Scholarships and Leadership & Service Programs.
Kimmel Contact Information:
Morris University Center
Main Level, Campus Box 1168
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 618-650‑2686
Fax: 618-650‑3517
kimmelcenter@siue.edu
Kimmel Student Involvement Center Organizational Chart [pdf]
