At our core, we accomplish our mission through championing over 300 student-run organizations, which includes providing support for event planning, financial management, and leadership development; coordinating meaningful service trips during spring break; through general advisement of student leaders; and by facilitating opportunities for students to engage outside the classroom. The OCA team consists of dedicated professionals committed to the growth and development of our students.

Through co-curricular engagement, we believe students learn new skills, build diverse networks, add valuable experiences to their resumes, maintain a positive connection to Drexel University, and have fun!

We invite you to get involved and take advantage of opportunities that will impact your life, as well as the lives of your peers, Drexel University, the local community, and our world. We look forward to collaborating with you through your evolving, lifelong leadership journey.

Ed Kovacs
Director, Office of Campus Activities

Mission Statement

The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) provides opportunities for meaningful co-curricular engagement that develop self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and citizenship, that connect with/to academic, co-op, and professional experiences.

Additionally, OCA facilitates involvement, fiscal management, and leadership development for student organizations; social, educational, cultural, and spiritual activities; and alternative spring break. We do so at the University City and Center City Campuses.

Staff Directory

Ed Kovacs, Director of Campus Activities

Ed started at Drexel University in June 2010 after serving as the Director of MBA Student Activities at New York University. In that role, Ed supported the MBA student government, student organizations, new student orientation, and event planning. Prior to NYU, Ed worked at Quinnipiac University (QU) in the Office of the Student Center and Student Leadership Development for 7 years, including 3 as Director. While at QU, Ed advised fraternities and sororities, student media groups, student government, and campus activities, and was instrumental in creating an extensive leadership development curriculum. Ed has a bachelor's degree in speech communication from Millersville University and a master's degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. Originally from Easton, PA, Ed is energized by partnering with Drexel students to support their engagement and connection to life outside of the classroom. In his free time, Ed enjoys running, playing and watching all types of sports, and he volunteers as a leadership presenter for his fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa.

Vacant, Assistant Director of Campus Activities

Andrea Shaw, Coordinator of Campus Activities

Vacant, Administrative Assistant

Office Location and Email

University City Campus
3210 Chestnut Street
Creese Student Center
Lower Level, Student Organization Resource Center (SORC)
215-895-1328
askOCA@drexel.edu