The Carolina Union is an organization of students, professional staff, and part-time student staff who provide programs, services, and facilities that all members of the campus community need in their daily lives. The Union contributes to the educational mission of the institution through the provision of cultural, social, educational, and entertainment programs sponsored by the Carolina Union Activities Board. Student volunteers participate in the various Union Activities Board Committees learning the many aspects of leadership and citizenship that serve them long after graduation. The many co-curricular programs offered impact the intellectual environment of the campus and create opportunities for campus members to engage in debate, conversation, and interaction around the issues of the time.