Student Government Organization

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 2007-2008 are:

Shannon Pantoja
SGA and Student Body President

Dane Baxa
SGA Vice President

Brie Morton
SGA Treasurer

Ashley Davenport
Student Activities Board Chair

Class Officers are:

Seniors
Danielle Leite

Juniors
Madison Askins

Sophomores
Julie Foster

Freshmen
Erik Shady

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 one of the SGA offices in the Student Life Office or McAdams Student Center.

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Other Student Organizations

ADVANCE
Editor:
Sponsor: Dr. Jack Morris, Ext. 5227
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 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: Lisa Bowman
Sponsor: Dr. Susan McDonald, ext 2416
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.

BAND COUNCIL
Sponsor: William McMosley, ext. 5213
In keeping with the great tradition of college bands, KWU boasts a Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band, in addition to Applied Music Lessons. The Wind Ensemble performs the finest in wind and band literature. The Jazz Ensemble stresses original works and specializes in performing the richest and most demanding jazz repertoire. The Pep Band performs at all home football and basketball games, bolstering the spirit, pride, and enthusiasm, which are a valuable part of KWU. Studio musicians offer lessons each semester on woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard. Talented students may audition for scholarships.

BIOLOGY SOCIETY (Biology Club)
President:
Sponsor: Dr. Art Neuburger, ext. 2340
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.


CHEMISTRY CLUB
President:
Sponsor: Dr. Dorothy Hanna, ext. 2418 and Dr. Sean Boson, ext. 2419
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
Sponsor: Ken Hakoda, ext. 5214
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 (National Association for Music Education)

CORPUS JURIS (Legal Club)
President: Shannon Pantoja
Sponsor: John Burchill, ext. 2120
Corpus Juris Club is designed to serve to populations: pre-law students and criminal justice majors.

DRAMA CLUB
President: Cory Odell
Sponsor: Barbara Marshall, ext. 5213
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)
Sponsor: Coach William Wille, ext. 3174

HPER CLUB
Sponsor:
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.

KWU COMPUTER CLUB
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KWU KNEA-SP (Kansas National Education Association-Student Program)
President:
Sponsor: Dr. Kathleen Barrett-Jones
The primary purpose of KNEA-SP is to promote interest among college students in a career in education. The organization opens its meetings to all teacher education students whether they are members or not. Programs presented by the organization provide members with opportunities for developing personal growth and professional competence. The organization strives to reach out to the community through service projects. The opportunity to network with others within education on campus and out in the field is an added benefit to participating in KNEA-SP.

KWU MEDICAL/HEALTH SOCIETY
Sponsor: Dr. Weston Opitz, ext. 2342
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 STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Sponsor: April Evans, ext. 1289
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.

KWU UMW (United Methodist Women)
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MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Sponsor: Debora Cox, Work: 785-826-8000 ext. 284 or Cell: 785-342-6975
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

OAC (Outdoor Adventure Club)

OAC is a leadership based student club that specializes in offering both indoor and outdoor adventure programming; offering opportunities for technical skill development, and the development and enhancement of leadership skills. OAC stresses organization, risk and resource management, planning, and leadership as its core areas of development. OAC uses experiential learning opportunities to accomplish this development, including the planning of off- and on-campus trips and activities. Basically, OAC is here to help students become stronger leaders, allow students to experience being a leader, and to all students to practice leadership outside of the classroom - allowing students to become the best. "Freedom to do your best means nothing unless you're willing to do your best." ~Colin Powell

PHI ALPHA THETA (History Society)
Sponsor: Dr. Anita Specht, ext. 1374
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.

PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
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PHYSICS CLUB
President: Jeremy Washburne
Sponsor: Susan McDonald, ext.
Physics Club is open to all students who are interested in physics and engineering. The club community service includes working with area children showing them the wonders of physics. The club recently has visited area attractions such as Exploration Place, and the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
President: Eva Gadberry
Sponsor: Steve Hoekstra, 2118
Psychology Club is for those students in any major with an interest in human or animal behavior. The club engages in social and intellectual activities, including sponsoring field-trips, conference attendance, and campus events related to psychology.

Student Nurses Organization (SNO)
President: Beth Hanson
Sponsor: Terri Johnson, ext. 2319 or 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:oo in PSH 305.

Writers' Guild
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