Student Activities

Campus Programs

Eligibility for Extra-curricular Activities: Students wishing to participate in organizations, clubs, honor societies, cheerleader squads, athletic teams, publications, etc., must maintain the grade point average prescribed by the club or organization. Students on restrictive disciplinary probation may forfeit their position in such organizations until the disciplinary probation is removed. All students are encouraged to participate in at least one club or organization on campus.

Student Groups on Campus

Student groups on campus consist of three types. The first type is honor societies which limit their membership to invitation only. Selection for an honor society is usually based on academic grades, majors and leadership.

The second type is student clubs based on interest, social aims and goals. All clubs have community service requirements. Membership is open to all interested students and operates within the guidelines set forth by the Office of Student Services, as well as the student clubs’ constitution.

The third type is an academic organization. Academic organizations are student groups associated with a particular major, are selective in nature, and must be affiliated with a national organization.

Complete Listing of Active Student Groups

Club Advisor

The Club Advisor is a faculty or staff member who serves as a sponsor to an organization or club. The role of the Club Advisor is to:

1. Supervise the activities of the organization in accordance with the approved purpose of the organization and assist in the planning and coordination of activities.
2. Provide continuity for the organization to ensure consistency of purpose and activities from year to year.
3. Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete records and minutes of the organization.
4. Provide guidance and interpretation in the area of administrative policies and decisions.
5. Report to the Director of Student Activities on the progress and needs of the organization.

Campus Publications

Campus publications are produced by student staff working closely with the Office of Public Information, which has administrative control and sets editorial policy.

The Gargoyle, the official College newspaper is published during the academic year for members of the Flagler College community. Students also help design and maintain pages on The Gargoyle web site. The online edition is published year round.

Students interested in working on The Gargoyle should contact the Office of Public Information.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the total College program. The College’s intercollegiate teams compete against some of the top teams in the state, the region and the nation. The College has thirteen (13) intercollegiate teams: Men’s – Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf and Soccer; Women’s – Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Softball, Soccer and Volleyball. The College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and subscribes to the rules, regulations and eligibility requirements set forth by this association. The college is also a member of the Peach Belt Conference.

Flagler College also has a Cheerleading Squad and Dance Team which are under the supervision of the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. The College will not tolerate inappropriate comments, signage or actions at any intercollegiate event. Individuals will be subject to disciplinary action for violating this rule.

Intramural Sports

All Flagler students are encouraged to participate in some phase of the Intramural Sports program. There are team and individual sports activities, which may include flag football, billiards, table tennis, bowling, mini-golf, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, tennis and softball. The intramural program is coordinated by the Director of Intramurals. The Intramural program also provides Tai Chi, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and Ballroom Dance classes. Available space for classes is limited. Students interested in participating in the Intramural Sports program may contact the Director of Intramurals.

Resident Advisor Program

In addition to the professional staff, the College employs Resident Advisors, whose duties include supervising the residence halls and ensuring that residence hall life contributes to the total education of each student.

Resident Advisors are students currently enrolled at the College and are selected on the basis of their academic performance, class standing, maturity, leadership, personality, and ability to assume responsibility. The Resident Advisors, assigned to each wing of the residence hall, have responsibility for helping resident students maintain an environment conducive to study and to assist residents with academic, social and personal problems. The Resident Advisors are not regarded as counselors but play a vital role in referring students to the appropriate supportive service.

All students are required to cooperate in making the role of the Resident Advisor successful. To ensure that students understand the role of the Resident Advisor, it is important to clarify the responsibilities as follows:

1. To maintain courtesy and quiet hours
2. To assist with room inspections and fire drills
3. To assist students during illness or emergency
4. To schedule hall meetings
5. To report infractions of College regulations
6. To develop a sense of unity among hall members
7. To initiate hall activity programs

Resident Advisors have the right to inspect packages that students are bringing in and confiscate any items determined to be in violation of the rules and regulations.

Scheduling Events

Organizations and/or individuals wishing to schedule an event on or off campus during the academic year are required to complete an Activity Request form at least seventy two business hours prior to the event. The forms for on and off campus activities are available on the my.flagler.edu and in the Office of Student Services.

Speakers Policy

No commitment shall be made to a speaker without prior approval from the Dean of Student Services and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs. Clubs, organizations and/or students wishing to sponsor a speaker at Flagler College should contact either of these individuals.

Fundraising

All fundraising projects for activities and organizations must have prior approval by, and be coordinated with, the Office of Student Services. Clubs and academic organizations are not permitted to solicit off-campus funding without prior approval.

Forming New Student Groups

Clubs

The approval for a new club to become active comes from the Student Government Association, the Dean of Student Services and the College administration via the President’s Cabinet. Students must request approval to form a new club by submitting a petition to the Director of Student Activities. The petition must include:

1. A proposed constitution.
2. A statement of purpose.
3. A list of projected activities.
4. A proposed budget.
5. Names and signatures of at least 20 students interested in charter membership.
6. Names of provisional officers.
7. The name of the faculty or staff advisor.

All College club officers and members must be full-time Flagler students.

Academic Organizations

Students wishing to form a new academic organization must submit a petition to the Dean of Academic Affairs. The approval for a new academic organization to become active comes from the Dean of Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Dean of Student Services, and the President's Cabinet. The petition must include:

1. A statement of purpose.
2. All stipulations for membership.
3. A list of and budget for projected activities or competitions.
4. The names of provisional officers.
5. The name of the faculty or administrative sponsor.

Academic Honor Groups or Societies

Honor groups or societies are required to submit a petition for approval to the Office of Academic Affairs located in Ponce de Leon Hall. These organizations are distinguished from other clubs and organizations by selection of membership.

The College reserves the right to accept or deny clubs or organizations based on the college mission and its place in the local community.