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Stephens College offers numerous opportunities to become involved in campus activities and organizations.

Student Government Association
All enrolled students are members of the Student Government Association (SGA), and full-time students are eligible to seek and hold offices in the organization (providing GPA and class standing requirements are satisfied). Information regarding SGA can be obtained by visiting the Student Services Office in Stamper Commons.

“The purpose of the Stephens College Student Government Association is to ensure the rights and freedoms of the Student Body are upheld through governance and to examine and instate the necessary changes that reflect the desires and needs of the students in Stephens College policies and programs. Furthermore, the Stephens College Student Government Association allocates funds for recognized student organizations and campus improvements.”
—From the SGA Constitution, adopted April 29, 2008

Complete information about SGA is contained in the Constitution and Bylaws. The basic structure of SGA is:

• Executive Branch

o President
o Vice President
o The Secretary
o Treasurer
o Student Advocate
o Academic Affairs Chair

 

• Standing Committees

o Academic Affairs Committee
o Student Affairs Committee
o Green Committee
o Finance Committee
o Communications Committee
o Organizations Committee

One of the most important purposes of the SGA is the communication system it offers. The Executive Board and each of the commissions have access to members of the administration and faculty. You are encouraged to air any concerns to your hall council, the commissions and/or the Executive Board. SGA cannot guarantee action on the part of the administration or faculty, but they will investigate and pursue all legitimate concerns by utilizing the communication network.

2012-2013 SGA

Executive Board
President: Logan Weber
Vice President:  Lindyanne Farlow-Cash
Secretary/Treasurer: Caroline Sheridan
Student Advocate:  Shelby Hardt
Academic Affairs: Lesta Newberry 
PR/Marketing: Christie Lee
Staff Adviser:  Erin Zevely


Student Advocate
The Student Government Association has established the position of student ombudsperson. This student can assist you with following the "red tape" of College procedures and resolving any concerns you may have. All discussions with the student advocate will be held in strictest confidence.

Faculty Governance Committees With Student Representatives
All full-time students are eligible to serve on the faculty governance committees listed below. Student positions on most of these committees are filled through application to SGA. Interested students should contact the SGA Executive Vice President for more information.

Curriculum Committee
This committee reviews and approves courses and programs, takes the initiative in formulating curriculum and suggests new courses and programs for faculty consideration.

Advising Committee
This committee develops and revises as necessary a faculty handbook for advising, conducts a program to train faculty advisors, sponsors workshops and information sessions on advising issues and selects the recipient of the Excellence in Advising Award.

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Campus Clubs and Groups

Contact the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity (LPO), ext. 4339, in Stamper Commons for a complete list of all approved campus Clubs and Organizations.

CLICK HERE to update your organizations information with the LPO.

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Greek Life

Visit online to learn more about Stephens Greek Life: http://scgogreek.wordpress.com/

Stephens has two national sororities on campus: Sigma Sigma Sigma and Kappa Delta. Joining a sorority offers you the chance to develop a sisterhood with other students. Sorority members enjoy many social events, in addition to providing service to the College and community through special philanthropic projects. Sorority members also can obtain leadership experience by holding office within the sorority, or in Panhellenic Council.

Panhellenic Council—The Executive Board of the Panhellenic Council is formed of nine officers elected by the sorority members. The rest of the Panhellenic Council is composed of sorority Presidents and a representative from each sorority. "Panhel" is responsible for conducting Formal Rush, Greek Week, service projects each semester and formals each year.

In addition to national sororities, students also are involved in some social sororities at the University of Missouri.

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Campus Media
KWWC-FM—KWWC is a Stephens-owned 1250-watt radio station, broadcasting from noon to midnight seven days a week on 90.5 FM. Students work on the air and produce programs about the campus and the Columbia community.

Harbinger—Harbinger is the student creative arts magazine, is edited and designed by students who are in the magazine production course. They publish short stories, essays, poetry, photographs and art work of students currently enrolled.

Stephens Life—The staff of Stephens Life, the student newspaper, is drawn from the news gathering and reporting class, and newspaper production courses, although some stories are the work of students in other courses. Subscriptions are $25.

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Athletics
NAIA
Stephens College offers these National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Students interested in participating in the athletic program can contact the Director of Athletics at ext. 4212.

Recognizing Organizations at Stephens College
Recognized organizations must draw membership from the Stephens College student body and adhere to all SGA and College policies.

Alpha Epsilon Rho National Broadcasting Society:
NBS will provide film and media students the opportunity to network with fellow broadcast students and professionals and compete with student work on a national level.

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Alpha Lambda Delta:
National honorary for first year students of high academic achievement.

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American Marketing Association (AMA) formerly Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA):
As a society of more than 10,000 students, AMA provides you with unmatched professional development opportunities tailored specifically for students. Join AMA and take advantage of the many ways it can enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career.

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Beautiful:
Our mission is to create bonds of women of the African Diaspora on the campus of Stephens College in order to unify the Black Community at Stephens. We hope to create a voice for the Black community and to act as a liaison between us and the administration. Furthermore, we hope to educate our community about the importance of addressing issues of social, politically and economic realms. And most importantly, we hope to build a concept of Self among Black women by nurturing each woman’s identity and promoting the concept of knowing and loving one’s self.

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Beta Beta Beta:
National biological honor society dedicated to undergraduate research.

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Campus Life Unleashed CLU:
Campus Life Unleashed is a volunteer student organization that supports the mission of the College and meets the needs of its students by providing social, recreational and developmental programs that promote learning and personal development. The board is authorized to discharge its responsibilities by the Leadership & Programming Office and the Student Services department. General Purpose: 1. Remain responsive to student needs, attitudes and interests; 2. Provide a comprehensive and diverse program schedule during the academic year (August through May) that responds to those interests; 3. Facilitate the social and intellectual development of students by providing opportunities for student involvement and leadership development; and 4. Support the College’s recruitment and retention efforts by providing meaningful activities that impact the quality of campus life and each student’s satisfaction with their college experience.

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Dance Collaborations:
Dance Collaborations is an organization made up of mostly dance majors. This club hold fundraisers to raise money for the departments needs such as facilities, costumes, and funding for trips like American College Dance Festival. Dance Collaborations also organizes activities for student bonding amongst the dance majors.

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Daughters of Christ (DC):

Errors of Comedy:
Errors of Comedy is a student run improvisation troupe. We work on short form and long form improv games (like those seen on \"Whose Line is it Anyway"). We perform monthly performances, and for other special benefits. Our goal is to build confident and skills through quick thinking and character development, not to mention--giving people a good \'belly laugh\'

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Humans vs. Zombies Columbia:
Humans vs Zombies is a great way to meet new people in a healthy fun way and to provide a fun atmosphere with a game that is well known around the world. We do not discriminate against potential members on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap or national origin. Everyone is welcome to play, and this game includes students at Mizzou and Columbia college. Humans vs. Zombies (HvZ) is a week long, 24/7 game of moderated tag commonly played on college campuses. A group of human players attempts to survive a “zombie outbreak” by outsmarting a growing group of zombie players. Human players must remain vigilant and defend themselves with socks and Nerf blasters to avoid being tagged by the growing zombie horde. Currently, Humans vs. Zombies is played at over 600 campuses across the United States! There is a waiver that players must sign before playing. The game lasts one week of the semester Careful rules are made to be followed Law enforcement is already well informed of the game, and completely support it as a healthy hobby The game will be compatible with the mission and goals of Stephens College

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IFA (Innovative Fashion Association):
This organization shall be open to any Stephens College student, in any discipline. The purpose of the organization will be to enable students, of common and professional interest in fashion, to support each other as they learn to express themselves, to become more creative, and to continue to evolve all while striving to make their mark in the world of fashion.

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Jetsetting Susies:
The Jetsetting Susies is a student run fundraising organization whose goal is to provide financial assistance for Stephens College sponsored fashion trips. Its members will work to raise funds to help cover the necessary costs involved with the annual New York City trip and the bi-annual Las Vegas trip.

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Kappa Delta:
The purpose of Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote true friendship among the college girls of our country by inculcating into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without which there can be no true friendship.

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Ladies in Tea:
Ladies in Tea is a group of Stephens women that will better themselves, their courage and their community by becoming eloquent, refined and intelligent women through discussions, philanthropy, seminars, and relationships with inspirational women in our community. We vow to change the perception of women back to citizens with class, sophistication, and poise, with leadership to challenge the world.

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Martin Luther King Student Union:
The purpose of this union shall be to perpetuate diversity and community to the students of Stephens College through community service and understanding. This union also provides a genuine sisterly and brotherly relationship between the students of Stephens College, the community, and the students of other near and surrounding college campuses. All of this shall be accomplished with an understanding of the beliefs and methods of non-violent social change that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in so strongly.

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Mid-Mo Women's Rugby

Mortar Board:
National honorary society for seniors who have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership while maintaining a high grade point average.

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Power of the Mind:
This meditation group will meet each week to discuss and discover the importance of internal and external health through the power of silence. We will focus on a specific topic each week, covering topics of balance, love and respect, power of the body and focus. This is a \'walk in\' friendly group so come by and join the journey.

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PWC:
Our organization is meant to bring the equestrian department together. We have several types of riding offered at Stephens, and this is often the deciding factor in a students social group. Therefore, PWC is offered so that all students of any age, riding ability, horse experience, or major can be brought together and feel comfortable. This is a historical club and every year the goals change; at this point our ambitions involve community work as well as marketing the equine world, however, we will attain more goals as the school year begins. We intend to get students from other majors involved, and harbor the talent in the EQS department so that we may promote the department at its best. The EQS students take pride in their ability to strive in the academic world, while enduring the work needed to perfect their horsemanship skills; we are proud of the equestrian program here are Stephens

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Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA):
As a Society of more than 10,000 students, PRSSA provides you with unmatched professional development opportunities tailored specifically for students. Join PRSSA and take advantage of the many ways it can enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career.

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Stephens honorary for psychology majors. For more information contact Chris Lawrence.

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Psychology Club:
Our goals for this club are to inform students about various topics involving psychology. We will have multiple events on campus for students to enjoy while learning about psychology. We also encourage all students to join this club.

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Queer Straight Alliance (QSA):
A social justice organization focusing in promoting discourse about and awareness of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Sigma Beta Delta – Is an international honorary for business, management and administration majors. For more information contact Susan Bartel.

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Sigma Sigma Sigma:
Tri Sigma is a Greek Organization with member's that form a life-long sisterhood.

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Sigma Tau Delta:
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society, a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. It strives to foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language and writing; provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities; and serve society by fostering literacy.

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Sketchy Business:
Sketchy Business is a group that is dedicated to allowing students to perform, write and direct their own written material. Not only is this group a unique opportunity for students to perform once a month, it\'s also a chance for expression through comedy and drama.
Students Learning About Teacher Education (SLATE):


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StephensCRU:
CRU is a place of fellowship and teaching for believers and non-believers where the Gospel is presented and we encourage each other in our walk with the Lord. We team up with the weekly CRU meetings at Mizzou on Thursday night for a time of worship, fellowship, and scripture teaching. Anyone is welcome and it is a safe environment.

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Stephens Equine Therapy Association ( SETA):
The purpose of this club is to learn how to take care of our horses with the centurion equipment. It teaches the members about the horse’s body and how it works and how to better it with this equipment. It also teaches responsibility. The goal is that every member will learn these things and be proficient in them.

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Stephens Film Club:
The purpose of this group is:
1. To showcase diversity in film in terms of women, poc, various sexual orientations, disability etc.
2. To foster enjoyment and appreciation of mainstream and independent film.


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Stephens Pre-Law Society:
The purpose of this society shall be to form a bond between members now and as to last into the future; to stimulate campus-wide intellectual development about law and law related issues; and provide service to our community through volunteer experiences.
Student Ambassadors:


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Student Government Association (SGA):
The purpose of the Stephens College Student Government Association is to ensure the rights and freedoms of the Student Body are upheld through governance and to examine and instate the necessary changes that reflect the desires and needs of the students in Stephens College policies and programs. Furthermore, the Stephens College Student Government Association allocates funds for recognized student organizations and campus improvements.

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SOS (Susies Organized for Service):
SOS is an organization that serves in the purpose of service to the community. Community service is a wonderful way to help out the city of Columbia and feel great about helping those around you.

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Vessels International Stephens Chapter:
Holistically assist distressed women and children by procuring liaising and administering vital services which pertain to ones physical and emotional well-being. - Vessels International

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Warehouse Theatre Company:
The Warehouse Theatre Company is a student-governed theatre company working in cooperation with Performing Arts Department of Stephens College to provide unique educational opportunities for members to participate in all aspects of theatre production and management. We produce a season consisting of four shows including experimental, original, and socially poignant plays with emphasis on or written about women.


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Procedures for Recognizing Stephens College Student Organizations

1. Develop a constitution/bylaws and submit to SGA Executive Board and to the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity.

a. Constitution/bylaws should include the official name of the organization, membership regulations, dues to be paid, offices or leadership structure (term of office, title, election, termination), a nondiscrimination statement and any other information pertinent to the ongoing operation of the organization.

b. faculty or staff member must serve as the group’s adviser.

c. Minimum number of members is five.

d. Constitution must comply with College policy and state and federal law.

2. Operation must be in accordance with group’s constitution/bylaws.

3. Submit a roster of current officers to Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity. Include students’ names, titles, addresses and phone numbers.

4. The SGA Executive Board will meet with the group’s representatives before voting on official recognition of the organization.

5. If the group is affiliated with a national organization, the national organization’s constitution and bylaws also must be submitted to the SGA Executive Board and the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity.

Recognized Groups’ Rights and Responsibilities
Once recognized, the student group has access to campus facilities on a first-come, first-served basis (with fees for special services such as laundry, overtime and bus rental). Groups may do as follows:

Recognized student groups must adhere to established SGA and College procedures and policies applicable to students and groups.


Registered Groups at Stephens College
Registered groups are made up of Stephens College students and non-students and can be registered with the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity. These groups are not entitled to SGA funds nor may they use the Stephens College name.

Registered Groups
These groups have members who are affiliated with but do not draw their membership solely from Stephens College. The University of Missouri has a wide variety of student groups, many of which willingly accept Stephens students as members. If you are interested in learning more about the student groups available through the University of Missouri, you should view MU's website: https://theorg.missouri.edu/ShowAllOrganizations.aspx. The site contains both an exhaustive list of the student organizations at the university and contact information for each group.

For information on how to become involved in these organizations, contact the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity (LPO).

Groups with Stephens student members can be registered with the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity by following this procedure:

1. Submit a statement of the group's goals to the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity.

a. Organizations wanting to be registered cannot discriminate against potential members on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap or national origin.
b. Group goals or purposes must support and be compatible with the mission and goals of the College, and comply with state and federal law.

2. Designate a group representative who is a Stephens student.

a. The representative is responsible for the organization's events on the Stephens campus.
b. The representative must sign a statement indicating her/his awareness of these responsibilities.
c. The representative's mailing address and phone number also should be submitted.

3. Designate a Stephens faculty or staff member as a group adviser. Student groups must have College faculty/staff advisers.

a. The adviser should work closely with the student representative.
b. The adviser must sign a statement acknowledging her/his willingness to serve in this capacity.

Procedures for Registering Student Groups
Groups with Stephens student members can be registered with the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity by following this procedure:

1. Submit a statement of the group’s goals to the Office of Student Leadership, Programming and Diversity.

a. Organizations wanting to be registered cannot discriminate against potential members on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap or national origin.
b. Group goals or purposes must support and be compatible with the mission and goals of the College, and comply with state and federal law.

2. Designate a group representative who is a Stephens student.

a. The representative is responsible for the organization’s events on the Stephens campus.
b. The representative must sign a statement indicating her/his awareness of these responsibilities.
c. The representative’s mailing address and phone number also should be submitted.

3. Designate a Stephens faculty or staff member as a group adviser. Student groups must have College faculty/staff advisers.

a. The adviser should work closely with the student representative.
b. The adviser must sign a statement acknowledging her/his willingness to serve in this capacity.

Registered Groups' Rights and Responsibilities
Once registered, the group can reserve space on campus on a first-come, first-served basis for group meetings and functions through the Conferencing and Events Office. Groups must pay for special services (i.e. special set-up, overtime, etc.).

Registered groups may not apply for a College account, obtain SGA funding, use the College name in advertising nor hold fund-raising events on campus without special permission of SGA and the Office of Development.

Registered groups must adhere to established College and SGA policies and procedures. Failure to comply with established policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action and/or loss of registration.


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