The Social Programming Internship is one of five student internships offered out
of the Office of Student Life. Check out other Office of Student Life Internship
Opportunities
The Office of Student Life named the Social Programming Internship in honor of the
late UCSB Chief of Police John L. “Mac” MacPherson, Jr. Both the job responsibilities
of the Social Programming Intern and the programmatic elements of UCSB After Dark
Late Nite Social Programming Fund$ fully embody the mindset, values and philosophy
of Chief MacPherson and exemplify the nature of his work with the UCSB student community
during his thirty four year university law enforcement career. Chief MacPherson
was committed to ensuring students’ health and safety, decreasing crime and unsafe
behavior, and supporting student activities which promoted having fun without excessive
drinking – all important elements of the university’s alcohol and other drug strategies
and social programming efforts. “One of his great skills was that Mac was able to
talk directly and frankly with students, educating while never lecturing and never
once attempting to bully, posture, raise his voice or even visibly show what I might
describe as intimidating behavior. Interacting with students and staff alike, Mac
was always professional, caring, understanding, compassionate, resourceful, very
patient and accommodating. It was almost as if he was educating and advising the
students as much as being a police official,” said Vice Chancellor Michael D. Young
during the Celebration of Life for Chief MacPherson held in January 2005. (See other
campus comments).
The MacPherson Intern oversees the UCSB After Dark Late Nite Social Programming
Fund$ program and weekend events calendar. The After Dark program is the outcome
of a 2003 mandatory student fee initiative which made funds available via a proposal
process to student groups to present alcohol-free or non-alcohol centered social,
recreational, and entertainment events scheduled on weekend evenings. Listed below
are some of the projects and events the intern is responsible for coordinating.
UCSB After Dark Late Nite Social Programming Fund$
With full oversight responsibilities for the UCSB After Dark program, the MacPherson
Intern serves as chair of the After Dark Committee, a student advisory group representing
a variety of student interests; manages the After Dark application, review and award
allocation process; and oversees the disbursement of $45,000 of student funds.
UCSB After Dark Calendar
The Intern is responsible for producing the UCSB After Dark weekend calendar, a
half page ad that appears in the Daily Nexus student newspaper every Thursday, which
serves as a weekend resource for students looking for things to do on campus, around
Isla Vista and in the communities of Goleta and Santa Barbara.
Social Programming Support
The MacPherson Intern assists the Special Projects Coordinator with special projects
related to the university's social programming efforts and alcohol and other drug
initiatives. The intern may be called upon to represent the UCSB After Dark program through involvements such as attendance at
Associated Students Legislative Council meetings, participation in the Francisco
Torres Wellness Center program or membership on the AOD Alternative Social Programming
subcommittee.
Late Nite Social Program Award
During spring quarter the MacPherson Intern coordinates the nomination and recommendation
process for the Late Nite Social Programming award serving as a liaison between
the Annual Activities Awards Selection and Planning Committee and the UCSB After
Dark Late Nite Social Programming Student Advisory Committee. The award recognizes
the registered campus organization(s) whose social, recreational, or entertainment-based
event or activity has exemplified the most effective and well-organized alternative
to the Isla Vista party scene and/or promoted safe and responsible social interaction
and behavior on and around the UCSB campus.
Leadership Activities
The MacPherson Intern is expected to participate in a variety of divisional leadership
opportunities including but not limited to the Divisional Intern Training, Student
Leader Retreat, Student Leadership Conference and Student Affairs Student Staff Divisional
Meeting.
University Committees
The intern may have the unique opportunity to sit on various committees, taskforces
or focus groups seeking student input within the Division of Student Affairs related
to campus social programming efforts (e.g. the University Task Force for Uniting
and Redefining Nightlife, a collaborative venture between students, staff and administration
to address late night programming issues such as venues, funding, security, and
other related issues.)
Intern Selection
The MacPherson Intern participates in the recruitment and selection process for
the MacPherson intern for the following year. These efforts are chaired by the OSL
Special Projects Coordinator.
Former MacPherson Interns
- 2004 – 2006 Ignacio “Nacho” Ibarra
- 2006 – 2008 Gary Shamoyan