Student Handbook - Sweet Briar College

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The Inter-Club Council is the student-led group charged by the Student Government Association to provide guidance and governance for clubs and organizations. For more information, please go to: http://www.sbc.edu/student-involvement/student-organizations. Campus Events Organization Campus Events Organization, a student-run organization, provides students with opportunities to expand their horizons and have fun by attending lectures and listening to musicians, or attending a concert, comedy event, or a wide range of student-initiated programs. Student events are planned by the Campus Events Organization (ceo@sbc.edu) with advising and support from the Director of Student Involvement and Programs. Late Night Programming The Office of Student Involvement and Programs co-sponsors many late night programs throughout the year. Clubs, organizations, campus offices—and individual students—can apply and may be selected to host an event. It is preferred that events take place on a Saturday night and all must be alcohol-free, with any theme of their choosing. For more information, please visit the Office of Student Involvement and Programs in Prothro 221, or email the director, Samantha Ayers, at sayers@sbc.edu. The Student Business Office The Student Government Association (www.sga.sbc.edu) administers the student life fee. The budget committee of the Student Government Association distributes funds to recognized clubs and organizations, and other student operated initiatives. These funds are held in on-campus accounts and are managed by the Student Business Office (SBO) with guidance from the Coordinator of Campus Student Employment. For more information, please go to: http://www.sbc.edu/student-involvement/student-organizations. Student Facilities Sweet Briar College has numerous facilities available to all students. All student facilities can be reserved at no cost through the on-line College Event Planning system at: https://my.sbc.edu/. The Boathouse The Sweet Briar Boathouse is situated on one of the College’s two campus lakes. The Boathouse is the site for many private student programs or parties and is available to all students for use. Students should contact Gloria Smith (gsmith@sbc.edu) in Co-Curricular Life to reserve the Boathouse. Fitness and Athletic Center (FAC) The Fitness and Athletic Center is a popular wellness resource for all students which offers a field house, indoor track, fitness equipment, spinning room, racquetball and squash courts, recreation and game lounges, indoor pool and more. For more information please see p. 115 and at: http://vixenathletics.com/facilities/index. ______________________________________________________ 106
Reid Pit: Student Activities Center/Media Center Reid Pit, located on the lower level of Reid Hall, has access from the Student Commons Courtyard. Located in this center is a 62-inch television as well as complete array of audio-visual equipment. Reid Pit is also a great place to play foosball, air hockey, pool, or to enjoy a board game. Also located in Reid Pit is the Media Center: the offices of the Briar Patch (yearbook), the Sweet Briar Voice (newspaper), Red Clay (literary journal), and WNRS (radio station). The Den The Den, located on the right side of the traffic circle adjacent to Manson residence hall, is available to students for parties and other programs. It is also a convenient location to study while students are doing laundry next door. The EB Room The EB Room, located in the lower level of Dew Hall, is a large lounge area where students can study as well as have meetings, programs and other activities. The area also features a full-size kitchen. Sweet Briar Outdoor Program The Outdoor Program office is located on the lower level of Meta Glass Hall. Tasha Purcell, Director of Outdoor Programs, oversees the programs and is supported by Outdoor Program student Instructors. The office has many resources, including rental gear for personal adventures on and off campus. Students may participate in beginner and intermediate level trips in outdoor adventures such as climbing, hiking, kayaking, caving, skiing, and more. Students may also obtain certification for the use of lake canoes and the Outing Cabin through the Outdoor Program. A schedule of offerings can be found on the website at: http://sbc.edu/outdoorprograms/trip-schedules. Learning on the Land Since 1997, the Learning on the Land program has introduced new students to the diverse, 3,200-acre Sweet Briar College campus landscape. During the orientation program, new students participate in one of the many educational programs led by faculty, staff, and upper class students. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, creating bamboo flutes from an on campus bamboo forest, experiencing a glimpse of the history of the College by walking the lands, engaging in sustainability education, exploring Sweet Briar’s horticultural treasures, and participating in team-building activities as students develop connections with their classmates. Outdoor Program Instructors Outdoor Program Student Instructors lead peers, faculty, staff, and their guests on outdoor adventure trips. Students selected for this position are a part of a special team of leaders who gain both leadership and outdoor adventure skills taught through an extensive training program and instruction that includes practical and field experience. Upon completion of training Outdoor Program ______________________________________________________ 107
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