STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Clubs and organizations are another aspect of student life at Wayne College. Students may choose to join professional clubs that focus on their prospective career or social clubs that give them the opportunity to meet new people and become more involved on campus. While enjoyable and beneficial to most students, clubs and organizations are a voluntary part of the college experience.

• How to Start a New Organization

• Responsibilities and Guidelines for Campus Organizations

• Role of the Adviser                            • Volunteer Opportunities!

• Extracurricular Activities Fund

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Student Senate

The Wayne College Student Senate represents the student body in governance issues on campus. The Senate meets on a weekly basis during the fall and spring semesters. Members of the Student Senate serve on various college committees, address student issues and concerns, and work to ensure that students are properly represented in campus matters. Elections are held during the spring semester, and any seats remaining vacant at the beginning of the fall semester are filled through a special election.

Membership on the Wayne College Student Senate is open to students who have achieved and maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average (GPA).

Throughout the year, Student Senate also sponsors a wide range of events designed to support and enhance students’ experience. Some of these events include:

• Alcohol Awareness
• American Red Cross Blood Drives
• Spring Fling
• Finals Freebies
• Mock Elections
• Community charities

Students interested in Student Senate should contact Jackie Ashbaugh at 330-684-8973 or via email: jackie1@uakron.edu

Activities and Programming Board (APB) - a subcommittee of the Student Senate

The Activities Programming Board (APB) is responsible for developing social activities, educational programming, and special events at Wayne College. Past activities have included concerts, comedian performances, interactive games, euchre and video game tournaments, and attendance at sporting events. For more information contact Jackie Ashbaugh at 330-684-8973 or via email: jackie1@uakron.edu

Student Organizations & Programming Allocation Commitee (SOPAC)

SOPAC is responsible for the allocation of funds to registered student organizations and activities on The University of Akron Wayne College campus. The committee meets regularly throughout the academic year to review requests for funds and monitor the use of funds already dispersed to student organizations.

Representation on SOPAC includes the treasurer of Student Senate who serves as chair and two student representatives who are selected by Student Senate each year. In addition, the Senior Director of Business Operations and Finance and the Activities Coordinator serve as administrative representatives of the College.

If you are interested in learning more about SOPAC or becoming involved, contact Jackie Ashbaugh at 330-684-8973 or via email: jackie1@uakron.edu

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honorary scholastic society for two-year colleges. The Wayne College chapter of the society is called Alpha Zeta Chi. Students at Wayne are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa when they have completed 12 credit hours toward their degree and have a GPA of at least 3.5. All members are invited to be active in PTK projects. Each year new members are inducted into PTK at an initiation reception in the spring.

For more information contact Lori Brinker at 330-684-8730 or via email: brinker@uakron.edu

Pre-Dental Club

The Pre-Dental Club focuses on bringing students together who want to succeed in the dental profession. Goals of the Pre-Dental Club include:
- Visiting schools, nursing homes, etc. and talking about the importance of oral hygiene.
- Visiting dental schools
- Sending dental supplies overseas
- Take donations of dental supplies to shelters
- Helping one another with the steps to become a dentist
The Pre-Dental Club's adviser is Eric Shaw (eshaw@uakron.edu) and President is Amanda Heller.

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club is a service and study organization that provides academic and community service opportunities to Wayne College students. The group accomplishes this through educational programming including speakers, field trips, conferences, and through college and community services. This includes providing information and resources to students, organizing an annual Stress Fest on campus, coordinating a session on coping with stress during New Student Orientation, working with community organizations to develop and maintain a volunteer network, and coordinating at least one major community service project each year. The Psychology Club provides members opportunities to meet and socialize with other individuals who share common interests.

Student interested in The Psychology Club should contact Susie Meehan at 330-684-8762 or via email: meehan1@uakron.edu

Student Ambassador Organization

The Student Ambassador organization is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, make new friends and become more involved with The University of Akron Wayne College. A Student Ambassador is a leader, a mentor, a person who cares about responsibilities and takes pride in their accomplishments and not afraid to express their ideas. As a student ambassador and representative of Wayne College, you will have many opportunities to meet and talk with prospective students and their guests, participate in on-going campus events, such as Orientation, conduct campus tours and assist in a variety of other ways.

For more information contact Jackie Ashbaugh at 330-684-8973 or via email: jackie1@uakron.edu

Wayne College Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students to grow in their relationship with God. We provide resources for students, weekly Bible studies, conferences, and retreats every semester. We also offer opportunities for prayer, praise and worship, and Christian fellowship on campus. The hope is to create an atmosphere that encourages the cultivation of your relationship with God and learn what it means to live as a Christian in the real world.

Contact Susan Ackerman at sda1@uakron.edu or phone 330-684-8985 if interested.

Waynessence

Waynessence produces the literary magazine Waynessence: Writers and Artists at Work. The magazine is published twice per year and includes short stories, poems, drawings, and photography submitted by Wayne College students, faculty, and staff.

The magazine is published to support and encourage writing within the College community. New staff members are always welcome, and members of the college community are encouraged to submit their original works for consideration for publication in the magazine.

Students interested in Waynessence should contact Sue Horn at 330-684-8962 or via email: shorn1@uakron.edu
You can also check out the Waynessence web page by clicking here.

Wayne Images

Whether you want to become a serious photographer or simply enhance your basic skills, the Wayne College Images organization welcomes students from all majors. Web page
Contact Person: Adil Wadia amwadia@uakron.edu.

Wayne Mirror

The Wayne Mirror, Wayne College’s student newspaper, has a three fold purpose: to inform, to educate, and to entertain. Staff members with articles, conduct interviews, and solicit advertising. Editors plan and design the newspaper. Any student may contribute commentary, letters to the editor, original poetry, cartoons, and club or organization information.

Students interested in the Wayne Mirror should contact Angela Bases: ange5906@hotmail.com
You can also check out The Wayne Mirror web page by clicking here.

Past issues of the Wayne Mirror are available in PDF format from the web page.
All other previous issues are held in print at the Wayne College Library.

Writers' Club

The purpose of the Writers' organization is to share writing in a friendly, relaxed environment and foster creativity.
Contact Person: Theresa Mountel tm37@uakron.edu