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Student organizations provide leadership development and social growth that complement academic life. Most organizations are open to any member of the student body, while some have GPA or other requirements for membership. Student organizations are governed by a constitution and supervised by a faculty or staff advisor. Students who have interests beyond our current campus organizations should contact a staff member of the Student Life staff about creating a new student organization.
Expectations for Campus Organizations
1. A group becomes an organization when it is formally recognized as such by Louisburg College. To be recognized, a group must meet these requirements:
a) The name of its faculty or staff advisor and copies of its constitution and by-laws must be submitted to the Student Life Office. Changes and amendments should be submitted one business week before they are to become effective.
b) If the group is also connected with an organization outside of Louisburg College, the external organization's constitution and by-laws should be filed with the Student Life Office. All amendments are to be submitted at least one business week before they are to become effective.
c) The Student Government Association must vote (two-thirds majority) to approve the group as an official campus organization.
2. Any member of the Louisburg College community can be part of a college-related organization.
3. To receive funds for its activities, an organization must submit a written request to the Student Life Office for presentation to the Student Government Association. Under no circumstances should any money be spent by an organization until approval is given. Forms for fund requests are available in the Student Life Office. Due to the limited amount of Student Government funds available for campus organizations, organizations are encouraged to raise the funds necessary for their programs.
4. Campus organizations may schedule programs and activities by following proper procedures for scheduling events on campus.
a) When planning a program, an organization must check the Louisburg College master calendar with the Auditorium Manager to ensure that there are no conflicts with other events.
b) The organization must reserve the space it wishes to meet in through the Manager of Facilities. Campus space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The college reserves the right to move organizations to facilities other than those reserved in order to better accommodate all groups wishing to use campus facilities.
c) The organization must fill out a calendar reservation form, signed by the faculty or staff advisor, and submit that form to the Manager of Facilities.
d) An organization may be charged for any unusual costs in the use of facilities.
e) If an organization damages or misuses a Louisburg College facility, the group will be charged for the damage and may have its facility use privilege revoked.
f) An organization that has a meeting at Louisburg College involving outside persons, such as guest speakers, must notify the Student Life Office at least one business week in advance.
5. Louisburg College must authorize the use of the college name in relation to an individual, group or organization.
6. Under no circumstance should an organization undertake any type of fundraising or solicitation for donations without prior approval from the Office of Student Life and the Office of Institutional Advancement .
7. A Louisburg College organization that engages in activities that violate college policy may have its recognition as a campus organization revoked and its members referred to the College Conduct Board.
How To Get Involved:
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CLUB DESCRIPTIONS AND SPONSORS:
Book Club - Candy Jones & Jane Middleton
The Robbins Library Book Club is a club for Louisburg College students, faculty, and staff. The club promotes community and literacy by meeting throughout the semester to discuss a common reading selection. During its inaugural semester, the book club members will choose an official book club name. Our mission is to promote reading as an enjoyable endeavor to both avid and reluctant readers. The club meets in the Alumni Room of the cafeteria on the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. We will enjoy lunch during our discussion. The book selection will change each semester. Please call 919 497-3269 if you are interested or have any questions.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
CAB consists of a group of students who work in conjunction with Student Life to organize fun events on campus for all students to enjoy.
Christian Life Council (CLC) - Shane Benjamin
A non-sectarian group, the Christian Life Council coordinates all campus religious activities and certain service projects in which students are involved. Open to all students, this group meets weekly for fellowship and study. It sponsors Bible study groups, discussions of timely topics, three special religious services annually, and an off-campus retreat.
Chorale and Ensemble
The main requirements for membership in the Chorale and Ensemble are vocal talent and the desire to sing. The Chorale meets twice a week and gives a Christmas Concert and Spring Concert annually. These groups study the classics, folk songs, spirituals, and music from the Broadway stage.
Commuter Club - Brian Gano
The Commuter Club is the organization dedicated to addressing the needs of the commuting population. This club plans trips and other activities designed to build community among the commuters and among the entire Louisburg College community. The Commuter Club serves as the voice for commuting students and seeks to advocate for the needs of this important population of students. The club is advised by the Associate Dean for Housing and led by officers elected by the club’s members. Membership is not limited to commuters and all students are encouraged to join.
Cornhole Club - Leigh Ann Parrish
The Cornhole Club will be a fun group for students to come play games! We will discuss what games and how frequently we will meet at our first meeting, but some ideas in addition to Cornhole are Horseshoes, Human Checkers/Chess, Bocce-ball, and Hacky Sack. Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing cornhole bags (cotton duck bags filled with feed corn) at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. These platforms are usually made with plywood or plastic and are often decorated. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a player reaches the score of 21.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
This interdenominational group of student athletes conducts several service projects throughout the year.
First Friday - Kaye Yadusky
The purpose of the First Friday Club is to provide students, faculty and staff an opportunity to meet in exciting downtown Raleigh on the best night of the month! Local artists open their studios to the public and local musicians play live music. It is a great way to relax and spend an evening developing cultural awareness, learning more about a variety of art forms and, perhaps best of all, people watching! Side trips to art studios on other tours, concerts and game nights are also on the agenda. Members decide together what events they wish to attend.
Gospel Choir - Milton Dickerson
HAIKU/WATERCOLORS - Leej Copperfield, Emily Zank, & Pat Hinton
The Louisburg College Haiku Club will introduce students to the standard 5-7-5 haiku format, as well as other forms. In addition, the club members will have the opportunity to compliment their favorite poetry with art by learning basic watercolor painting techniques.
Working toward the ultimate goal of producing a collection of their works, students will learn the process of revision and document design. In the end, each member will have a ‘published’ booklet of their poetry and painting pieces to share with the college community and their families.
Benefits for Students:
- Increased confidence in expressing ideas in writing
- Pride through working toward a polished end product
- Practice creativity in a non-threatening atmosphere
- Build community with fellow students in a positive manner
- Present and share ideas on paper
- Venture into unfamiliar creative areas
- Collaborate with others to develop and hone ideas
- Merge poetry and watercolor
- Learn traditional and other forms of haiku
- Think abstractly
- Develop poems for possible publication
- Understand and participate in publishing process
- Enhance computer skills
- Draft and revise poetry, with increased care in choosing the right words
The Louisburg College Haiku Club will be held in the Writing Center in 214 Taft, and will aim to meet once every two weeks. Exact time and day to be determined. Leej Copperfield and Emily Zank will serve as sponsors/facilitators. The sponsors will also assist students in pursing their own ideas for the club, such as: displaying their work on campus, raising funds to cover printing their finished products, etc.
Hurricane Advisors - RCC for Orientation (Jillian Cruser)
New Student Orientation Leaders, known as Hurricane Advisors, are Louisburg College students who possess a strong interest in being role models and developing leadership skills. Hurricane Advisors will assist new students as they begin their college experience and are integrated into the Louisburg College community. Hurricane Advisors help throughout New Student Orientation by leading groups, setting up events, and showing new students their Louisburg pride! Upon successful completion of the duties mandated by the Assistant Dean of Residence Life and the RCC/Orientation Coordinator, Hurricane Advisors will be rewarded with a monetary stipend and leadership experience. Hurricane Advisors are selected via an application and interview process in the spring term.
Hurricane Productions - RCC for HP (Clarissa Elmore)
Hurricane Productions is a student-led organization that strives to unite the college community by planning cultural, educational, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual events in accordance with Louisburg College’s mission. Students are encouraged to participate in the planning and facilitation of campus activities by joining Hurricane Productions. Contact the Student Life office with ideas or suggestions for activities.
Intramurals - RCC for Intramurals (Nick Snell)
The Office of Student Life offers intramural sports. The Intramural Coordinator, in conjunction with Hurricane Productions seeks to provide opportunities for students to be physically active and engaged with their community. Many of the activities are designed for students, faculty, and staff to help develop a sense of community among residence halls, commuting students, and Louisburg College staff. All students and staff are encouraged to participate. There is a wide variety of activities for men and women, including flag football, basketball, billiards, softball, and table tennis. Contact the Student Life Office to submit ideas for new offerings or to assist with planning.
Iron Man Club
This organization is comprised of students who share a common interest in weight training and other forms of exercise.
Latin Dance Club - Alicia Eller
Do you want to have fun while you exercise? This is the club for you if you enjoy music and dancing, Come and learn to do the Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Bolero, Rumba, Tango, etc. The group will meet twice a month (Sept. and Oct.).
LC Ambassadors - Nicole Interdonato
Louisburg College Ambassadors is a prestigious organization whose members are specifically chosen based on character, academic standards, leadership potential, and dedication to the advancement of the College. The Ambassadors represent the College in several areas: hosting events, tele-funds, fund drives, banquets, reunions, and publicity. The Ambassadors act as tour guides and event coordinators, promoting and assisting the college under the direction of the Admissions Department. They serve a vital link between the alumni, student body, faculty, staff, prospective students, and friends of the college.
Louisburg Ladies - Stephanie Tolbert
Math Activities Club - Sue Bridgeman
Math Activities Club’s Purpose:
- Spark some interest in the field of mathematics
- Provide students with an opportunity to enjoy recreational math through games, puzzles and problem-solving
- Share knowledge of math through service projects (volunteer at local schools & boys and girls clubs)
- Share mathematical concepts above and beyond required curriculum with out the pressure of exams
National Society for Leadership and Success (Louisburg College Chapter)- Jason Modlin
The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters (open to all students) and a community where like-minded success oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world. Membership is open to all students who complete the required leadership training program and pay the lifetime due.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) - Patrice Nealon & Nancy Hammersley - PBL Business Fraternity
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the largest and oldest student organization in the world. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development. Multiple activities are designed for developing leadership, communication and team skills. Ample opportunities are available for networking with other members and business professionals. Meetings are bi-monthly with weekly meetings as members prepare for the annual state completion. Winners at the state competition qualify to compete at the national level.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) - Louise Mitchum - PTK Honor’s Fraternity
Phi Theta Kappa is an international junior college scholarship-character fraternity, corresponding to Phi Theta Kappa in four-year institutions. The Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was chartered and organized at Louisburg College in December, 1938. Membership is presently open to freshman with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 and to sophomores with a minimum grade point average of 3.30. Continued membership is contingent upon students maintaining a 3.00 grade point average. Good moral character and recognized qualities of citizenship are also emphasized for membership.
Running Club - Mark La Branche & Adam Wade
The Louisburg College Running Club is designed for runners of all skill levels. The Running Club will meet twice per week to run short and long distances. The Running Club will train for 5Ks locally and also a half marathon. The Running Club will promote physical fitness through eating healthy, running regularly, and making healthy choices.
SADD - Louisburg College Student’s Against Destructive Decisions Chapter - Fonda Porter
Mission Statement: To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. Originally, the mission of the SADD chapter was to help young people say “No” to drinking and driving. Today, the mission has expanded. Students have told us that positive peer pressure, role models, and other strategies can help them refuse more than drinking and driving. That is why SADD has become a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving, teen violence, and teen depression and suicide.
- Despite increased public and legislative awareness, the abuse of legal and illegal alcohol and other drugs is rampant in our society. The consequences of alcohol abuse and drug addiction are devastating and post a major threat to the young people of our society. No age group is more vulnerable to the tragic consequences of this abuse and addiction than college students and other young adults.
- College students across the nation have begun to band together to fight the substance abuse problem affecting their campuses. Innovative SADD programs have highlighted the power of college students to effectively deal with critical problems. The SADD College raises alcohol and other drug awareness and demonstrates the students’ desire to address these issues in a positive, responsible way.
- The SADD College Program provides a unique opportunity for college students and college administrators to work together to eliminate alcohol abuse, fatalities, and other destructive decisions. This important team of dedicated young people working together can make a difference.
The Louisburg College SADD Chapter has three major components:
- Administration/faculty
- Campus activities
- Community awareness.
Activities include programs in the areas of:
- Violence
- Impaired Driving
- Substance Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Youth Empowerment
- Mental Health
- Local and national conferences
Meetings & Membership
- Meetings are twice a month, usually in the evening.
- Membership ranges between 12 and 15 students.
Spirit Club - Brooke Horne
Do you have school spirit? Are you proud to be a Hurricane? If so the Louisburg College Spirit Club is the right place for you. This club will have one of the most important jobs on campus and that is getting the campus on fire and pumped for all campus activities. Be a part of homecoming, pep rallies, games and more. Make your mark at LC with and be a part of the Louisburg College Spirit Club.
STEM Connection - Various Math/Science Faculty
STEM is open to anyone on campus with an interest in math or the sciences. It will feature Lunch-and-Learn sessions on the second Wednesday of the month (September 14, October 12, and November 9) at which science or math professionals will speak. We already have an agreement with Sgt. Michael Griffin to send us a doctor in October to speak about career opportunities in Army medicine, and I am arranging with NASA for a kick-off speaker in September. The November meeting will be a panel discussion by the students who are NASA interns this summer, and will provide directions on becoming an intern in the summer of 2012. On the fourth Thursday of the month (August 25, September 22, October 27, and December 1--not the fourth Thursday, but Thanksgiving takes priority) we will have a social event. We will also have service projects to raise awareness of STEM, NASA, and Louisburg College, and we will have t-shirts.
STEM Connection members will be exposed to science professionals beyond those in the classroom, they will be able to meet and socialize with classmates who share their interests, they will have opportunities to share their knowledge, curiosity, and excitement about math and science with students who are not as familiar with these subjects (local public school students, and members of the Boys and Girls Clubs), and they will be able to go to events at local museums, etc, that they might otherwise not know about.
Student Alumni Association (LCSAA) - Jamie Patrick
The purpose of the Student Alumni Association is to provide Louisburg College a group of future alumni who can communicate a student perspective of the College to its supporters, educate its students about their roles as future alumni, and assist with alumni-related campus projects and events.
Via monthly meetings conducted by the Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, members will:
- Develop an understanding of philanthropy as a tradition of voluntary action for the common good
- Serve as liaisons between current and future alumni
- Assist the Alumni Director with projects such as Phone-A-Thons, Homecomings, Reunions, Mailings, and Faculty / Staff Campaigns
- Facilitate annual Graduating Class Gifts to Louisburg College
- Foster an appreciation of alumni status among current students
- Create enthusiasm for campus projects & events
Benefits of SAA membership include:
- Opportunity to network with a broad range of alumni via meetings and events
- Access to potential alumni career mentors,
- Leadership experience through positions on the SAA governing board
- Discounts at local business
- Louisburg College SAA memorabilia.
Student Ambassadors
A prestigious organization whose members are specifically chosen based on character, academic standards, leadership potential, and dedication to the advancement of the College. The Ambassadors represent the College in several areas: hosting events, tele-funds, fund drives, banquets, reunions, and publicity.
Student Government Association (SGA) - RCC for SGA (Johnny Turnage)
Every Louisburg College student is a member of SGA and is represented through its officers and senators. SGA serves as a liaison between students and Louisburg College administrators. Students are encouraged to attend council meetings and be an active voice in the Student Government Association.
Technology Club - Brad Jennings
Ultimate Frisbee - Brian Sanders
A club designed to teach the basic skills and rules of ultimate frisbee, while building friendships and social connections in an informal athletic setting. The club will play pick-up games with all students welcome to join regardless of experience, and will have the option to go play against some other "club" teams down in Raleigh.
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