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There
are five
honor
societies
and 22
clubs
on campus,
with
interests
and fun
activities
ranging
from
academic
to social
to community
service.
Coordinating
them
are the
Student
Government
Association
(SGA)
and the
InterClub
Council.
The
college
art gallery,
theater,
campus
newspaper,
radio
station
and literary
journal
also
provide
creative
outlets
and preprofessional
experience.
Students
also
are encouraged
to take
part
in the
intramural
sports
program
(See
the Athletics
section
for more
about
Intramurals).
- AIGA
(American
Institute
of
Graphic
Design)
A
club
open
to
all
students
interested
in
graphic
design.
AIGA
is
a
national
organization
that
cultivates
enthusiasm
for
and
confidence
in
design
work.
- ARIEL
(Spanish/LAS
Club)
A
club
open
to
anyone
interested
in
Spanish
or
Latin
American
Studies.
This
club
is
very
active
in
raising
thousands
of
dollars
every
year
for
charities
in
South
America.
- Behavioral
Science Student Association (BSSA)
Students
interested
in
anthropology,
psychology
and/or
sociology,
whether
or
not
they
are
majoring
or
minoring
in
the
subject,
are
welcome
to
join
this
group
and
learn
about
the
different
aspects
of
this
field.
- Best
Buddies International
A
service
organization
for
students
interested
in
enhancing
the
lives
of
individuals
with
intellectual
disabilities
by
providing
opportunities
for
one-to-one
friendships
and
integrated
employment.
- Campus
Crusade for Christ
Encouraging
Christians
and
non-Christians
alike
to
discuss
real
life
issues
from
a
spiritual
perspective,
this
club
supports
students'
spiritual
growth
through
one-on-one
mentoring
and
small
group
discussions.
- Catholic
College Fellowship
Open
to
all
denominations,
this
club
aims
to
serve
the
spiritual
needs
of
college
students
while
fostering
fellowship,
Catholic
studies
and
helping
the
community
through
faith.
- Deaf
Awareness Club
An
organization
whose
purpose
is
to
serve
students
interested
in
learning
about
the
deaf
or
the
hard
of
hearing.
This
club
collaborates
with
the
Florida
School
for
the
Deaf
and
the
Blind
in
planning
special
projects
and
activities
for
deaf
students.
It
is
designed
to
further
professional
standards
and
improve
preparation
of
those
dealing
with
the
education
of
the
deaf
and
hard
of
hearing.
- Flagler College Service Club
A service club, formally known as Flagler Women's Club, is composed
of women and men who perform volunteer services for the College
and the community. This organization annually presents a fashion,
modeled by students, faculty and staff.
- Home
Team
Members
of
this
outreach
club
volunteer
in
the
community
to
assist
with
housing
rehab
and
other
service
projects.
In
the
fall,
the
club
participates
in
Make
a
Difference
Day.
Here's
a
typical
project
for
the
St.
Johns Housing
Partnership.
- Interclub
Council
A
council
comprised
of
the
presidents
of
all
student
organizations
on
campus,
ICC
promotes
open
communication
and
effective
planning
among
all
clubs
on
campus
and
coordinates
the
functions
and
events
of
each
club.
- International Club
Students in this club help the campus explore other cultures through fun activities
and events.
- Intervarsity
Christian Fellowship
Intervarsity
encourages
development
of
Christian
growth
and
fellowship
in
the
College
community.
In
addition
to
students,
membership
is
open
to
faculty
and
staff.
- Mu Epsilon Nu
MEN facilitates social wellbeing within the community by encouraging
students to participate in enjoyable yet beneficial activities
and service projects.
- On
Religion
On
Religion
is
a
club
for
students
interested
in
how
religion
affects
the
world
around
them.
The
club
meets
every
Wednesday
night
at
5:30
at
Pizzalley's
on
St.
George
Street.
Topics
discussed
include
the
relationship
between
religion
and
sex,
religion
and
film,
religion
and
philosophy,
religion
and
morality,
religion
and
politics,
and
the
relationship
between
the
world's
religions
themselves.
For
more
info,
email
On
Religion
at
onreligionclub@hotmail.com.
- Phi
Alpha Delta
PAD membership is open to any student in good standing who is
interested in pre-law studies. PAD promotes the intellectual
and social activities of its members in order to aid in their
advancement into the study of law.
- Phi
Alpha
Omega
A
women's
service
organization,
Phi
Alpha
provides
opportunities
for
participation
in
service
projects
on
campus
and
in
the
community
and
for
social
interaction
among
its
members.
- Philosophy
Symposium
Members
of
this
club
enjoy
philosophical
debates
as
well
as
discussing
the
various
components
associated
with
logical
thought.
- Political
Guild
A
club
for
students
interested
in
political
issues,
debates,
and
world
events.
- Public
Relations Society
The Flagler College PRSSA chapter is one of 248 other chapters
in colleges and universities across the country whose mission
is to advance the profession and the preprofessional. The
chapter serves as a networking ground between students and
professionals, as well as a way for members to build professional
portfolios. As a member, students get a hands-on
approach to public relations. The Flagler College PRSSA
chapter also writes and executes strategic plans for local
organizations.
- Rotaract
Collage branch of Rotary International with the philosophy of
"service above self." The club focus is on community
service projects locally and internationally.
- Society
for Advancement of Management
(SAM)
The
purpose
of
this
organization
is
to
assist
in
furthering
the
practice
of
professional
management
through
interaction
of
students,
faculty
and
operation
managers.
- "SPIRIT" (Singing
and
Signing
Hands)
SPIRIT is a student performance group representing Flagler College
that combines sign language, music and choreography. The
goal of this group is to present a message promoting awareness
of the beauty and expressiveness of signing, while providing
entertainment for various audiences. SPIRIT also works toward
improving the manual communication skills of group members.
- Sport
Management Club
Membership is open to all students. Members assist with the
implementation of athletic events on campus, including intercollegiate
and intramural. The organization also assists with sporting
events in the community, such as road races, Hoop It Up and
the Jacksonville Jaguars' games.
- Student
Government Association
SGA
actively
represents
student
opinions;
promotes
the
social
and
academic
development
of
students;
fosters
communication,
cooperation
and
understanding
in
all
areas
of
the
College;
recommends
and
implements
improvements
necessary
to
the
welfare
of
the
student
bodynoindent
and
the
College;
and
encourages
effective
student
organizations.
- Students
in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE
strives
to
provide
college
students
the
best
opportunity
to
make
a
difference
and
to
develop
leadership,
teamwork
and
communication
skills
through
learning,
practicing
and
teaching
the
principles
of
free
enterprise.
- Surf Club
Designed to promote interest in the areas of surfing, fitness and an appreciation
for the environment, the team is open to all individuals regardless of ability
to surf.
- Alpha
Chi National College Honor Scholarship
Society
A
general
academic
honorary
society.
Its
purpose
is
to
promote
and
recognize
character
and
scholarship.
- Alpha Psi Omega
The Theatre Arts Department petitioned the National Theatre Arts Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega, to approve a chapter at Flagler College. The actual ceremony of Induction will take place early December 2005 after pledges have proven their contributions to the national chapter. Chair of Theatre Arts Phyllis M. Gibbs will be the sponsor. This is a service organization as well as an honor society, and members must not only contribute to their department but to their college and community as well.
- Kappa
Delta Pi Education Honor Society
An
international
honor
society
in
education.
KDP
promotes
the
ideals
of
scholarship,
high
personal
standards
and
promise
in
teaching
and
allied
professions.
The
Flagler
chapter
was
chartered
in
1997.
The local chapter is identified as Psi Rho Chapter #569. Membership is according to guidelines of the National Organization (GPA 3.0 or higher; Acceptance into the College of Education; Completion of 51 semester hours). The mission of the local chapter is service both to educational institutions and the community, recognition of scholarship within the community and college, and professional development of the members.
Dr. Kathleen Eide serves as the chapter counselor.
Other Links: www.kdp.org (International headquarters)
- Omicron
Delta
Kappa
An
honor
society
with
a
threefold
purpose:
to
recognize
individuals
who
have
attained
a
high
standard
of
leadership
in
collegiate
and/or
community
activities
and
to
encourage
them
to
aspire
to
higher
achievements;
to
bring
together
the
most
representative
individuals
in
all
phases
of
collegiate
life
and
thus
to
create
an
organization
which
will
help
to
mold
the
sentiment
of
the
institution
on
questions
of
local
and
intercollegiate
interest;
and
to
bring
together
members
of
the
faculty
and
student
bodynoindent
on
a
basis
of
mutual
interest,
understanding
and
helpfulness.
- Psi
Chi
A
national
honor
society
in
psychology,
Psi
Chi
is
dedicated
to
encouraging,
stimulating
and
maintaining
excellence
in
scholarship
and
advancing
the
science
of
psychology.
To
qualify
for
membership,
students
must
have
completed
at
least
three
semesters
of
college
credit,
including
nine
semester
hours
of
psychology,
declared
a
psychology
major
or
minor,
rank
in
the
upper
35
percent
of
their
class,
demonstrate
high
standards
of
personal
behavior
and
receive
two-thirds
of
the
affirmative
votes
of
those
present
at
a
regular
chapter
meeting.
- Sigma
Tau
Delta
International
English
Honor
Society,
Alpha Epsilon Omega
Chapter
This
society confers distinction
for high achievement
in English language
and literature, provides
cultural stimulation
on campus, and promotes
interest in language
and literature in
the community
- Cheerleaders
Representing the College during the basketball season, the
cheerleaders are under the supervision of the Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Flagler College Dance Team
An organization that provides students an opportunity to expand
their interests and talents in dance. See Teams in the Athletics
Section for more about the Dance Team.
- The
Flagler Review
A Journal of Contemporary Thought, Literature and Art put out
annually by English majors who edit and publish the selected
essays, short stories, poetry and visual art created by students
in all majors at Flagler College.
- The
Gargoyle
The college newspaper is open to all students interested in
journalism, feature writing, photography, desktop publishing
and advertising sales. It operates under the supervision of
the Director of Public Information.
- Student Judiciary Council
The Student Judiciary Council helps enforce College regulations
and policies regarding proper student behavior
- Ultimate Frisbee Team
Ultimate Frisbee has been around the Flagler campus for so many
years, the students have organized into a team that meets every
Sunday for matches and that competes against other colleges
and universities.
- WFCF
The College radio station, run by communication majors, WFCF
broadcasts an eclectic and entertaining mix of music on 88.5
FM. Listeners also can access the signal online.
- Young
Life
The Young
Life/Youth Ministry Program at
Flagler College provides a rich educational experience through challenging academics,
fieldwork, and Christian fellowship. Flagler faculty and Young Life leaders have
been working together since 1975 to train students to minister and serve today's
youth. The coordinator is Martha Shinn, who can be reached at younglife@flagler.edu.
Her office is located at 65 Valencia Street, next to the Tennis Center. There
is also a minor available through the Liberal Studies Department.
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