Why Get Involved?
By being involved you create opportunities to:
* Develop lifelong relationships
* Develop transferable career skills
* Develop a sense of awareness and personal motivation
* Define personal ethics and decision-making
* Attend conferences, workshops, and travel
* Learn more about a diverse society
* Learn the value of embracing teamwork and consensus
* Be creative by using campus publicity to inform of activities, events, and programs
* Build a great resume’
* Manage student organizational funding
* Organize campus events
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Governance
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Publications
Religious
Social and Service
Special Interest
Adult Education
Choir
Pride Productions
Los Amigos
Outdoors Club
Pride CREW (Peer Educators)
Residence Hall Association
Student Ambassadors
United African-American Society (UAAS)
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Adult Education
This is an organization composed of non-traditional students who share common concerns and issues confronting the adult learner at Greensboro College. Monthly meetings are held during the academic year with the Adult Education advisor.
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Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi is a national honor society open to seniors ranking in
the top ten percent of their class and juniors ranking in the top five
percent. Members of Alpha Chi have distinguished records in regional
and national activities of the organization. Inductions are held twice
each year.
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Alpha Kappa Delta
The Greensboro College Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta is
open to all juniors and seniors who have a major in sociology or who
demonstrate a serious interest in sociology and who have a 3.0 grade
point average.
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American Marketing Association
The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for interaction
among students interested in advertising, public relations, personal
selling, or other marketing related fields and to develop knowledge and
skills relevant to careers in marketing.
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Art Student League
An organization for students interested in expanding their
knowledge of art. The Art Students League is open to all students
interested in the visual arts.
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Athletic Training Club
ATC is a club for students in the field of Athletic Training.
Students will participate in Athletic Training related functions and
learn the basic knowledge that a Student Athletic Trainer must acquire
in preparation for the National Athletic Trainers Association
Certification Exam.
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Beta Beta Beta
Tri Beta is a national biological honor society. Active members
must have completed 12 hours of biology courses with a minimum grade
point average of 3.0 in those courses and an overall grade point
average of 2.8. Associate members must have completed eight hours of
biology courses and have a minimum grade point average of 2.8. Tri Beta
is dedicated to the advancement of the biological sciences through its
activities and projects.
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Biology/Medical Careers Club (BMCC)
The Biology/Medical Careers Club is open to any one interested
in biology
or medical related fields. We expose students to these various fields
through
the following: field trips, meetings, community service and speakers.
BMCC
also promotes community service and teambuilding exercises that are
beneficial
in future careers.
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Celebrating Diversity Club (CDC)
This organization serves to enrich individuals socially and
culturally through the understanding and appreciation of various
cultures and ethnic groups. This group intends to promote social
awareness of diverse groups by challenging misperceptions and
celebrating differences. CDC is open to all students who want to make a
difference through diversity at Greensboro College.
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Circle K
Circle K is an organization for students interested in helping
and serving others in the community who are in economic, social and
financial need. Circle K assists community outreach services and works
hand in hand with those organizations that pride themselves in helping
others.
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The Collegian
The Collegian is the growing and ever-expanding official student
newspaper. Run for the students, by the students, The Collegian serves
as the campus watchdog. It covers world and campus events, sports,
entertainment and student literary work.
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Emmaus Community
Membership into the Emmaus Community is comprised of those
students, faculty and staff who have participated in the Emmaus weekend
and who wish to continue to be involved in the on-going spiritual
growth experience of existing "Day Four" groups.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes presents athletes and
coaches the challenge and adventure of serving Jesus Christ in their
relationships and the fellowship of the church. FCA is not only limited
to athletes, but is open to anyone in the Greensboro College Community.
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Greasepaint and Halos
Greasepaint and Halos is a Christian skit/clowning troupe whose
purpose is to teach and share their faith through the Arts. Everyone is welcome to join.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity's newest College Chapter is housed at
Greensboro College. The aims of this campus organization are to support
building or rehabilitating houses in partnership with the affiliate of
Greater Greensboro; to educate the campus and local community about
affordable housing issues; and to raise funds for the work of Habitat.
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Interclub Council Honorary
This organization rewards, recognizes and celebrates student
organization leaders throughout the year. They host the annual Club
Awards Banquet each spring and induct 12 exemplary student leaders each
semester.
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Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, was
organized to recognize excellence in education. Those elected to
membership exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal and
professional standards, and promise in teaching. It encourages self
improvement, distinction in achievement and contributions to education.
Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic
achievement, a commitment to education as a career and a professional
attitude that assures growth in the professional attitude that assures
growth in the profession.
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La Associatión de Los Amigos del Idioma
Castellano(The Association of Friends of the Spanish Language)
This group strives to promote awareness and understanding of the
people and countries whose official language is Spanish by sponsoring
events with a Hispanic theme.
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The Lyre
The Lyre is the campus literary magazine that is published once
a year. The Lyre consists of poetry, fiction and art from the college
community.
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Mathematics and Computer Science Club
This club is open to all students interested in mathematics and
computer science. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of
mathematics and computer science and its applications, and to enrich
campus knowledge
of the subjects.
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Music Educators Association (MEA)
The Greensboro College MEA is an organization composed of
students that have declared music/music education as their major. Its
purpose is threefold: 1) to give students the opportunity to develop
professionally in music; 2) to make sure that the student has an
understanding of the responsibilities of the music profession; and 3)
to provide members with the opportunity to meet renowned leaders of the
music profession.
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Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
ODK is a national leadership honor society that recognizes
student leaders for exemplary performance in the following areas:
scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social religious
activities; campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media;
and the creative and performing
arts. Members must be juniors or seniors and must rank in the top third
of their class academically.
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Pi Delta Phi
This group recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French
language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation
of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking
world, and stimulates and encourages French cultural activities.
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Pi Sigma Alpha
This group is the honor society in political science. Student
members must have completed 10 semester hours of work in political
science with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the courses and an
overall grade point average sufficient to place the students within the
upper third of their class. In addition to recognizing academic
excellence in the discipline, Pi Sigma Alpha seeks to stimulate
scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.
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Pride CREW (Peer Educators)
Pride CREW is for students who care about the health and welfare
of their fellow students. Pride CREW is a place where the pressure is
off and students can talk openly about issues that college students
deal with including relationships, the use or non-use of alcohol or
other drugs, sexual abuse, eating disorders, sexuality issues,
HIV-STD's stress etc & If the concept of "Peers Helping Peers" is
something you believe in, then Pride CREW is right for you! Peer
Educators are selected each Spring to serve on
the Pride CREW board for the following year.
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Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology. The
purposes of the Society are to encourage, stimulate and maintain
excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology.
Psychology majors and minors elected into Psi Chi must have completed
at least nine semester hours of psychology, must rank in the upper 35
percent of their class in general scholarship
in addition to having an overall grade point average of 3.0, and must
demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology, earning a minimum grade
point average of 3.0 in psychology courses.
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Psychology Club
The Psychology Club encourages and expands interest in
psychology, using community and national resources to explore all areas
of this field.
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Residence Hall Association
The Hill, Greensboro, and West Hall Councils are elected
representatives of the residential community at Greensboro College. The
Hall Councils are a resident's link to College council, College staff
and faculty, and residence Life staff. In addition to representing the
residents, Hall Councils sponsor residence hall events, information
programs, campus-wide activities and
community service projects.
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Rotaract
Rotaract is a worldwide organization devoted to volunteerism and
is sponsored by Rotary International. Through community and
international service projects, members help improve the lives of
people around them. In doing so, they develop leadership and
professional skills. Rotaract is
service in action.
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Sigma Beta Delta
Sigma Beta Delta, international honor society in business,
management and administration, was established to honor students who
have attained superior records in business programs in schools and
college with regional accreditation. Inductees are selected by the
division of Business faculty from the top five prevent of each year's
graduating class. Emphasis is given to those students who have
completed a significant portion of their business courses at Greensboro
College.
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Sigma Delta Pi
Tau Psi is the Greensboro College chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the
international Spanish honor society. The society receives into its
membership, irrespective of membership in or affiliation with other
organizations, only those who attain its standards of high academic
achievement in the study of the Spanish language, the literature and
culture of Spain and Latin American nations, and other college-level
subjects. To apply for active membership, students must have completed
three years of study of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
thereof, including at least three semester hours of a course in a
Spanish of Spanish-American literature of civilization. The candidate
must
have a minimal grade point average of 3.0 in all Spanish courses taken
and
must have completed at least three semesters of college work. Sigma
Delta
Pi's mission is to foster love for and to raise awareness of and
interest in the Spanish language and the literatures and cultures of
Spanish-speaking people.
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Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society,
recognizes students with high achievement in English language and
literature and provides opportunities to foster the discipline with
others on the local, regional and international levels. To be eligible
for induction, students must have an minimum 3.0 grade point average in
English, rank in the top 35 percent of their class, and have completed
at least three semesters of college
work.
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Sisters of Pride and Leadership
SPL is the female counterpart to Theta Xi. They focus on
community service, sisterhood, involvement, pride in self and school,
trust, responsibility, leadership, and women's issues. SPL also offers
by invitation only membership.
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Sociology Club
The Sociology Club is open to all persons interested in
sociology as
a part of a liberal arts education. Meetings will focus on career
opportunities, community applications of sociological principles and
other sociological issues.
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Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors assist the Admissions and Alumni offices in
attracting outstanding students to Greensboro College. They give campus
tours, telephone applicants, represent the College at College Day
programs, visit local high schools, host events on campus, travel to a
variety of locations for admissions reception and have FUN.
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Student Christian Fellowship (SCF)
This club is open to all Greensboro College students and hosts
weekly programs and a variety of activities including retreats, service
projects, sharing groups, Bible studies and recreational activities.
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Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
SCEC is a student chapter of the National Council for
Exceptional Children. Membership is open to anyone interested in
advocating for the needs of our
very special population. Membership benefits include educational
publications
and the satisfaction of helping those who need you.
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Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE is an organization of students enrolled in accounting,
business, and legal administration courses. Members have an opportunity
to increase their knowledge and experience through association with
members of the local business community.
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Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is the group responsible for
representing student interests and decisions which transcend the
jurisdiction of the student body and/or involves serious issues with
faculty, staff, or administration of the College.
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Theta Xi
Formerly GLS, the first Greek Life Club on campus. The organization focuses on community service, leadership development, and brotherhood. It is a "by invitation only" membership club for males.
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Ultimate Pride
Ultimate Pride is a co-ed Frisbee team here on campus. The club
travels to other schools to compete in tournaments and has weekly
inter-squad tournaments on Front Campus. Everyone is invited to join.
- United African American Society (UAAS)
The UAAS strives to encourage appreciation of the
African American culture and to unite the student body of Greensboro
College. This organization promotes the success and prosperity of
African American students through various campus events, collaboration
with other colleges and universities, and community service.
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