Student Government Association
sga@kwu.edu

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the elected student government at KWU. Some of the principles of the organization, outlined in part in the Preamble of the SGA Constitution are: self-determination, self-reliance, independent thought and action, and civic leadership development. The SGA serves KWU by providing a vehicle for student advocacy through the Student Senate, which is the representative body of the SGA. Opportunities exist for interested students to become involved in the SGA by serving as Senators from the residence halls, the athletic department, APS/MBA programs, or any of the member organizations. In addition, interested students have the opportunity to serve as representatives on the various university committees, or as SGA elected officials.

The SGA also offers activity programming on campus through the Student Activity Board (SAB). The SAB is charged with coordinating, leading, and administering all activities that are offered by the SGA. Some of the traditional activities have included parts of Freshman Orientation, Homecoming, and Fall Fest, the Winter Formal Ball, and Lilac Fete. Opportunities also exist for interested students to become involved with the SAB through both the Student Senate and through volunteer service.

SGA Officers for 2008-2009 are:

Dane Baxa
SGA and Student Body President

Andrew Kohls
SGA Vice President

Brie Morton
SGA Treasurer

Meriah Forbes
Secretary

Jeriah Forbes
Speaker

Class Presidents are:

Julie Foster
Seniors

Betsy Sanders
Juniors

Katie Coker
Sophomores

Andrew Gabel
Freshmen

SGA Representatives:

Jonathan Varca
M.B.A Representative

Tonya Fricks
Off Campus Representative

Paul Minneman
Athletic Male Representative

Tiffany Goetz
Athletic Female Representative

Jeffrey Tung
Campus Apartments Representative

Katherine Lucky
Pfeiffer Representative

Randi Werner
Wilson Representative

Jose Silva
Wesley Representative

All other SGA Representatives are listed with the organization they represent.

Faculty Advisor:
John Burchill, ext 2120, john@kwu.edu
Administrative Advisor:
Heather Smith, ext 1164, heather.smith@kwu.edu

For more information about how to become involved with the Student Government Association or the Student Activities Board, contact one of the officers listed above, email SGA or stop by the SGA office in the Student Activities Building.

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Other Student Organizations

ADVANCE
Editor: Kat Benton
Video Editor: Emily Luckeroth
Web Editor: Molly Suter
Staff Writers: Rodney Cooper, Marcus Gray, Rachel Hinde, Anna Hindman,
Michelle Malone, Ashley McArthur, Scott Moore, Stephanie Roets, Matt Royal
Advisor:
Dr. Jack Morris, ext. 5227, jack.morris@kwu.edu
Advance serves the communication needs of Kansas Wesleyan University students, faculty and staff by publishing a newspaper and Web site that focus on local news and localized national or world news. Articles, photos, graphics, audio and video may be submitted by KWU students, faculty or staff to newspaper@kwu.edu. The Advance may also be viewed at www.kwuadvance.com. The purpose of Advance is to provide a high-quality newspaper for the campus community and a learning experience for communications students.

ALPHA CHI HONOR SOCIETY
President: Maryann Palmer
Secretary/Treasure: Victoria Corby
SGA Representative: Madison Askins
Advisor :
Dianna Wayman, ext 1324. dwayman@kwu.edu
Tor Wynn, ext 2124, twynn@kwu.edu
The Alpha Chi Honor Society is open by invitation to students of junior or senior standing in the top 10% of their class and with a GPA over 3.50. Alpha Chi works on campus to promote academic excellence. Alpha Chi students present their scholarly work at regional and national conferences.

ART CLUB
President: Dana Stadel
Vice President: Julie Leiker
Secretary: Tina Clark
Treasure: Erik Peterson
SGA Representative: Tanner Colvin
Advisors:
Brad Anderson, ext 5164, bradart@kwu.edu
Lori Wright, ext 5166, lori.wright@kwu.edu
Art Club meets twice a month, the first and third Thursdays. We are made up of KWU students who encourages the artistic and social enrichment by promoting awareness with the arts. Every first Thursday of the month we attend the Salina Art Rush where we meet and interact with artists in the area. Art Club also does a lot on campus; we participate in Fall Fest, a movie night and plan to do more.

BIOLOGY SOCIETY
(Biology Club)
President: Jessica Stadel
Vice-President/SGA Representative: Aubrey Swanson
Secretary: Kathleen Thomas
Treasurer: Lacey Ridder
Advisor:
Dr. Art Neuburger, ext. 2340, anuburgr@kwu.edu
The Kansas Wesleyan Biology Club is an organization for biology majors and others interested in biology. Each year activities typically include a recycling program for paper and inkjet cartridges, field trips to museums or zoos, guest speakers on biological topics, participation in homecoming and other campus events, and various fund-raising activities. There is also a chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honor society, that functions within the Biology Club.

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
SGA Representative: Julie Foster
Advisor:
Jim Allen, ext 1283, jallen@kwu.edu
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students to grow in their faith.

CAMPUS MINISTRY
SGA Representative: Jessica Stadel
Advisor:
John Blackwell, ext 1310, jblackwell@kwu.edu
You are invited to participate in any and all student ministry here at KWU. The Campus Miinistry Club sponsored "The Calling", which takes place every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in the McAdams Student Center.
The Calling: includes fellowhsip, Bible study, prayer, conversation,games video, and a place to make friends. We also do service projects several times during the school year. If you have questions, please call Jessica Stadel or Dr. Blackwell. All are welcome!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in the Mc Adams Student Center. It's a time for fellowship, Bible study, conversation, and sharing. If you have questions, please contact Jenny Vopat or Coach Wille. (contact information listed below under FCA listing)
Campus Crusade Bible studies take place every Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the McAdams Student Cente. All are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Julie Foster or Jim Allen. (contact information listed above under Campus Crusade for Christ listing)

CHEMISTRY CLUB
President: Aubrey Swanson
Vice President/SGA Representative: Josh Payne
Secretary/Treasurer: Jessica Stadel
Advisors:
Dr. Dorothy Hanna, ext. 2418, dahanna@kwu.edu
Dr. Sean Boson, ext. 2419, sboson@kwu.edu
Chemistry Club is for any student interested in promoting the sciences and participating in educational, recreational and service activities with other like-minded students. The chemistry club is open to all chemistry majors and any other student with an interest in science in general and chemistry in particular. Club projects and activities planned for the 2006-2007 school year include the Chemistry Magic Show, tours of Phillips Lighting and Smoky Hill Winery, a Christmas service project with the Salina Sunflower Lions Club, and lots of fun and fellowship.

CHOIR COUNCIL
President: Jenna Beth Penquite
Vice President: Jessica Stadel
Secretary: Tina Clark
Treasure: Becky Fryberger
SGA Representative: Josh Tackett
Advisor:
Ken Hakoda, ext. 5214, hakoda@kwu.edu
The KWU Choir participates in several concerts throughout the year, including the annual Christmas by Candlelight Concert the first Sunday in December. The Chorale is a group of students in choir who have auditioned to be in the group.

CMNEC
(Collegiate Music Educators National Conference)
President: Jenna Penquite
Vice President: Matt Schwan
Secretary: Miranda White
Treasure: Andrew Gabel
SGA Representative: Sky Simmons
Advisor:
Ken Hakoda, ext 5214, hakoda@kwu.edu
CMENC is the collegiate Chapter of MENC (Music Educators National Conference). The group is open to all music education majors and students who are interested in music. The Chapter provides on and off campus musical outreach programs throughout the year. The group also participates annually at KMEA (Kansas Music Educator's In-service conference) representing KWU.

CORPUS JURIS
(Legal Club)
President: Heather Muilenburg
Vice-President: Eliana Parada
Treasurer: Shohei Shibuya
Secretary: Juan Mundo
SGA Representative: Mary Cunningham
Advisors:
John Burchill, ext. 2120, john@kwu.edu
Tor Wynn, ext 2124, twynn@kwu.edu
Corpus Juris Club is designed to serve to populations: Pre-law Students, Criminal Justice, and Sociology. Additionally, helps to expand the knowledge of those interested in the social sciences and help guide those toward their desired career.

DRAMA CLUB
President: Eric Arganbright
SGA Representative: Mike Koetkemeyer
Advisor:
Richard Esvang, ext 5109, richard.esvang@kwu.edu
The Drama Club is an organization that supports and promotes theatre activities on campus. We sponsor the fall Talent show and meet for theatre games nights throughout the year.

FCA
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
SGA Representative: Jenny Vopat
Advisor:
Coach William Wille, ext. 3174, wwille@kwu.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in the Mc Adams Student Center. It's a time for fellowship, Bible study, conversation, and sharing.

HISTORY CLUB
President: Sami Philbrick
Vice President: Lacey Ridder
Secretary: Eric Hammond
Treasurer: Stetson Smith
SGA Representative: Haley Brown
Advisor:
Anita Specht, ext 1374, anitas@kwu.edu
The History Club does fun stuff with a historical flair. We watch historical documentaries, visit historical sites, volunteer at the local museum, and have cookouts.

HPER CLUB
SGA Representative: Janae Howard
Advisor :
Brian Minnich, ext 3126, bryan.minnich@kwu.edu
The HPER Club is for both majors and minors in the HPER department. The purpose of the club is to acquire knowledge and skills, provide service and leadership, and experience activities in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
President: Loreley N. Kihara of Ecuador
Vice President: Shohei Shibuya of Japan
Secretary: Jaspal Shah of India
Treasurer: Yukiko Okuyama of Japan
SGA Representative: Shohei Shibuya of Japan
Advisor:
Haakayoo Zoogyie, ext 1322, haakayoo.zoggyie@kwu.edu
The International Student Organization provides an avenue for international students at KWU to meet and share their problems and triumphs. This organization enables foreign students to locate and participate in local community interests, such as the upcoming 150th anniversary celebrations of the City of Salina, the Swedish Heritage Celebrations in Lindsborg, etc. We also help explain cultural differences and similarities through such events as the ongoing international film festival and additionally share the culinary tastes of other parts of the world through the International Food Fesitaval we celebrate each Spring.

KAPPA PSI UPSILON
(Psychology Club)
Lord Chancellor: Jeni Wessling
Viceroy: Mary Cunningham
Primary Viscount: Jolean Mick
Advisor:
Steve Hoekstra, 2118, hoekstr@kwu.edu
The purpose of Kappa Psi Upsilon is to give majors, minors, and friends of the Psychology program an opportunity to engage in educational, social, and service events related to psychology.

KWU COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
President: Jeriah Forbes
Vice President: Molly Suter
Secretary: Rebecca Rodriguez
Treasurer: Andrew Gabel
Student Government Representative: Meriah Forbes
Advisor:
Gary Harmon, ext 5221, gharm@kwu.edu
This Chapter which is sanctioned by the Republican National Committee, is devoted to political activism and awareness on campus. Also, citizenship is a large part of what we are about - availing the KWU facilities and Chapter members to local and state politicians as well as registering students to vote regardless of their political affiliation. In doing so, our Chapter upholds the interest of the University in promoting intellectualism and giving students a soundboard to discuss political concerns. We want to continue our expansion since our establishment in 2004 by having 100 members - KWU students - by the end of the academic year 2009.

KWU KNEA-SP
(Kansas National Education Association-Student Program)
President: Kylee Mullin
Vice-President: Amy Ohnsat
Secretary: Josh Massey
Treasurer: Callie Peebles
Historian: Krystle Greim
Historian/Student Government Representative: Franklin Scott
Advisor:
Dr. Kathleen Barrett-Jones, ext 1394, kbj@kwu.edu
The Kansas National Educators Association is a student program that offers future educators an avenue to have a multitude of resources, the ability to network with other future educators and professionals, and a strong support system. KNEA-SP has yearly goals which include community outreach, professional development, and political action. All of which are extremely valuable.

KWU MEDICAL/HEALTH SOCIETY
SGA Representative: Lacey Ridder
Advisor:
Dr. Weston Opitz, ext. 2342, opitz@kwu.edu
The KWU Medical Association is a student group that meets the first Thursday of each month to discuss activities and concerns of the medical profession. Established health professionals are invited to campus to address KWU students and advise them on career choices.

KWU ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
President: Andrew Gabel
Vice President: Amy Harding
Secretary: Montinique Stone
Treasurer: Alison Harbaugh
SGA Representative: Dru Rivas-Martin
Advisor:
Ken Hakoda, ext 5214, hakoda@kwu.edu
Through our Association we pledge ourselves to be an organization that will promote Kansas Wesleyan University through the performance of our Orchestra, to conduct ourselves in a professional manner, porvide musical experience to Kansas Wesleyan University campus, and to do our best on any musical task given. We do musical performances as quartets, stringed orchestra, and full orchestra. If you are a stringed instrument player please join us today! We would love to have you join us in our orchestra because every member counts!

KWU STUDENT AMBASSADORS
SGA Representatives: Maryann Palmer and Sarah Monsanto
Advisor:
April Evans, ext. 1289, april@kwu.edu
The Student Ambassadors are leaders on campus that assist in the recruitment of new students to the university. Ambassadors give tours to prospective students and families, help with special campus events, and assist the Office of Admissions in other recruitment efforts.

MATH AND PHYSICS CLUB
President: Ken Baxa
Vice President: Brian Barngrover
Secretary: Amy Ohnsat
Treasurer: Andrew Gabel
Advisors:
Craig Masters ext 2420, craig.masters@kwu.edu
Susan McDonald, ext 2416, smcdonald@kwu.edu
Math and Physics Club is open to all students who are interested in math, physics and engineering. The club community service includes working with area children showing them the wonders of math and physics. The club recently has visited area attractions such as Exploration Place, and the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. The Math and Physics Club launches high altitude balloons that obtain heights of over 90,000 ft and tracks the balloons with GPS.

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Advisor:
Debora Cox, 785-342-6975, Debora.Cox@srs.ks.gov
The mission of the Multicultural Student Association is to promote and coordinate activities and events that create an awareness, understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity, and cross-cultural experiences on campus and in the community. The Multicultural Student Association may work with the student Activities Board or others to coordinate community activities or programs in conjunction with student groups and students interests. Kansas Wesleyan University understands that diversity has a significant role in our society, therefore these are the goals of the Multicultural Student Association:
~To enhance the educational experience and promote retention by providing, partnering or collaborating with others to sponsor activities that address the needs of students on a personal, social and cultural level.
~Foster positive interactions, cultural enrichment and connections with the community.
~Provide opportunities to participate in activities and develop leadership skills particularly in the area of building community.
Sub-divisions of the Multicultural Student Association include:
Black Student Association
Hispanic Student Association
International Student Association.
These organizations will promote:
~Activities with an emphasis on cultural and social needs specific to each Association
~Opportunities to become acquainted with cultural places of interest, and programs/activities on and off campus
~Support group of peers and an advisor to discuss issues of adjustment, or issues of concern in primarily a peer group setting.
~Opportunities to build leadership and networking skills on and off campus
~Opportunities to attend annual conference-wide multi cultural student conference.
~Opportunities for students to meet others on campus and in the community, and to build friendships

PHI ALPHA THETA
(History Society)
President and SGA Representative: Josh Massey
Secretary: Amy Butala
Treasurer: Brian Cramer
Advisor:
Dr. Mike Russell, ext 1330, mike.russell@kwu.edu
Phi Alpha Theta is a National History Honor Society. It is open to students who excel in their history classes and general studies. They take one field trip per semester, such as a trip to Kansas City to the Nelson-Atkins Museum, or to Topeka to visit the art museum and state capitol. In addition to being an organizations which engages in social events, the mission of Phi Alpha Theta is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas amoung historians. To this end, in an environment of intellectual collegiality, members of Phi Alpha Theta attend scholarly conferences and even present their own research papers.

PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
President: Jenna Penquite
Vice President: Jessica Stadel
Treasure: Becky Fryberger
Secretary: Tina Clark
SGA Representative: Joshua Tackett
Advisor:
Ken Hakoda, ext 5214, hakoda@kwu.edu
Philharmonic Choir is the main Choir at KWU. The program provides over 30 performances annually on and off campus, including many official campus activities, such as Opening Convocation, Callings, and Baccalaureate.

PI KAPPA DELTA
CoPresidents: Steve Johnston and Noah Shook
Secretary: Audrey Riedl
Historian: Molly Sutter
SGA Representative: Phillip Grubb
Advisors:
Barbara Marshall, ext 5215, bmarsh@kwu.edu
Gary Harmon, ext 5221, gharm@kwu.edu
Pi Kappa Delta is a National Honorary Society of students of Forensics and Debate. This organization supports debate and forensic activities through assisting in the organizing of college and high school Forensics competitions. We have been active in bringing the British Parliamentary Debaters on campus.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD
President: Ken Baxa
Committee Members: Emilie Guidez, Danielle Johanson, Jaclyn Lacy, and Chelesea Schroeder
Advisor:
Bridget Weiser, ext 1168, bridget@kwu.edu
The purpose of the Student Activities Board is to provide acivities to all students. We work with students to come up with ideas for events and activities on campus. We select a committee of board members, and are also open to volunteers to help out. In the past we have done events such as winter formals, haunted houses, Lauo's, pocker nights, game nights, movie nights, and many orientation events.

STUDENT NURSES ORGANIZATION
(SNO)
President: Melissa Ybarra
Vice President: Deandra Whitaker
Secretary: Danielle Wieden
Treasurer: Jenny Werth
Historian: Kassie Padgett
Senior SGA Representative: Maryann Palmer
Junior SGA Representative: Kim Lamer
Nursing Senior Class Officers
President: Natasha Sears
Vice President: Jenny Bosley
Secretary/Treasurer: Chandra Sheedy
Nursing Junior Class Officers
President: Jennifer Harold
Vice President: Melissa Mastright
Secretary/Treasurer: Kara Walker
Advisor:
Terri Johnson, ext. 2319, tjohnson@kwu.edu
The purposes of the Student Nurses Organization are to identify needs and concerns of nursing students and develop relevant solutions/policies for recommendation to the faculty, to encourage involvement of nursing students in the organization's activities and other campus activities, to plan activities that promote socialization among students, and to promote nursing to the Salina community and to the other students on campus. All Kansas Wesleyan University students who have declared a nursing major are eligible to be members of this organization. Meetings are held once per month and activities and events occur during fall and spring semesters. Examples of events and activities for SNO are the Fall and Spring KWU Blood Drives, the Fun House for the annual Fall Feast, Salina community health fairs, displays in Pioneer Hall for the National Nurses Week and National Student Nurses Day, Great American Smoke-Out, national AIDS Day, Sexual Assault Awareness, a Candle Lighting Ceremony for National Sexual Assault Awareness Day, a September Pizza Party, and a end of year Spring Fling.
Current meeting days are the second Wednesday of each month from 12:15 - 1:00 in PSH 305.

YEARBOOK
SGA Representative: Kyla Holland
Advisors:
Katy Kitchen, katykitchen@gmail.com
Jane Anderson, ext 1129, janea@kwu.edu

WRITERS GUILD
SGA Representative: Alan Gutscher
Advisor:
Dianna Wayman, ext 1324. dwayman@kwu.edu
The purpose of this guild shall be to collaborate on writing styles and ideas to further expand creativity and writing experience among Kansas Wesleyan University students, staff, and faculty and to share the collaborated work with the community. All staff and members of the guild will work on producing a final project that shall be distributed on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University and in the community. Monthly meetings are held with activities such as public readings in local community centers and the production of literary magazine/publications.