2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog - Westminster College

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THE COLLEGE
The COALITION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN (CPU) is dedicated to
strengthening the anti‐abortion cause and promoting anti‐abortion ideals within the youth of
America, especially on the Westminster College campus. The CPU’s main goal is to educate its
members and raise awareness within the campus and local communities with regard to the issue
of abortion and its effects on society through the use of speakers, events, and media. The CPU has
no official political or religious affiliation and is open to all College faculty, staff, and full‐time
undergraduate students in good academic standing who have paid their student activity fee.
COLLEGE DEMOCRATS is a student organization for students who are interested in the ideals
of the Democratic Party. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.000.
COLLEGE FEMINISTS intends to find ways to educate members and the campus community
about feminism and how it affects today’s society. Their purpose is to promote equality between
the genders and to allow members to discuss their experiences with gender, both positive and
negative, in a safe environment free from judgment and ridicule. The organization seeks to
overcome oppression and insensitivity and to increase awareness of discrimination and harassment
on the basis of gender. Membership is open to the entire Westminster community.
The COLLEGE REPUBLICANS group, associated with the state chapter, was founded during
the spring of 2003. Their activities and responsibilities include promoting Republican candidates
and ideals on campus and in surrounding areas. Any full-time undergraduate student who is in
agreement with organization ideals may join.
COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER is a national collaboration of college students, faculty, and
staff dedicated to fighting cancer, volunteering for the American Cancer Society, and improving
college communities by instating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society.
DANCE THEATRE, formed in 1978, periodically holds master classes by guest artists in addition
to weekly technique classes. The Spring Dance Concert highlights the year’s activities and requires
auditions to perform. The company is open to all students interested in dance and movement.
ECONOMICS CLUB, established in 2005, was formed to attract an interest in the field of
economics and expose members to current economic issues within the United States and abroad.
The group will bring students and faculty together to exchange ideas about course selection,
careers and graduate school applications.
The EQUESTRIAN CLUB/TEAM, which competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
(IHSA), is open to the general student body. The club offers students the option to compete or
further their horsemanship skills. Membership requires a 2.000 GPA.
FELLOWSHIP FOR CHRISTIAN ATHLETES encourages men and women to integrate the
Christian faith in their athletic involvement. This nationally and locally chartered organization
began at Westminster in 1969.
FIRST BOOK was developed is to give disadvantaged children the chance to read and own
their first new books by developing a team of persons who seek to encourage reading and build
resources for literacy efforts in their community. The main mission shall be to increase literacy
levels of at-risk children in the New Wilmington area.
FRATERNITIES: National social fraternities with chapters at Westminster College are Alpha
Sigma Phi, Phi Kappa Tau, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Theta Chi.
Fresh Start, a group of upperclass students and resident advisers, executes activities for
incoming first-year students in order to make the first days of college an easier experience. A junior
coordinator is selected annually, while the senior coordinator position is assumed each year by the
previous year’s junior coordinator. Students must interview for staff positions, have a 2.250 GPA,
have previous experience with College organizations, and limited disciplinary action.
FUTURE MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, established in spring 2007, has a six-fold purpose: to
stimulate interest in the field of media communications; to promote and encourage professional
development among members; to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field
of media communications; to establish and maintain closer relationships and mutual understanding
between communication studies faculty and all students involved; to explore options for continued