Student Handbook - East Stroudsburg University

About Student Organizations
Student organizations at ESU offer opportunities for selfdevelopment
and self-expression. Students themselves make
student activities successful. All students are encouraged to
become as involved in student organizations as they can.
There are more than 100 organizations, activities and teams
that have been created from student interest. They are funded
solely by the Student Activity Association. The wide variety of
organizations includes: publications, athletics, drama, music,
service, social, scholastic, cultural, recreational, scholastic
honoraries and Student Senate.
Role of an Adviser — An adviser to a student organization
should accept the office in good faith understanding that
each organization needs guidance. An adviser’s main concern
should be to consult with the student organization to support
personal and group growth through the activities of the
organization. Advisers should plan to attend all organization
and executive meetings.
Advisers should also help students interpret university
policies and institutional regulations and requirements. Any
action by an organization that may violate university policies
and institutional regulations, or otherwise alter its stated
purpose, should be reported by the adviser to the director of
the University Center and Student Activities.
Non-Student Participation in Student Activities
People who are not members of the academic community are
also welcome to participate in student activities. Many such
people make major contributions to our university while
benefiting from their involvement.
General policy is that minors who are not university students
are not permitted to participate in university activities.
Exceptions can be made only after the chairperson or director
of an activity has received approval in writing from the
appropriate dean and vice president.
Student Activities Participation
Liability Statement
Summary statement: Students are fully responsible for their
participation in activities. This responsibility means students
know and accept all risks associated with their participation.
The East Stroudsburg University Student Activity Association,
Inc., in its sponsorship of various student activities and
programs, may or may not provide supervision by means of
faculty advisers or otherwise.
Prior to engaging in these activities or programs, students
and other participants should assess the possible risks
to themselves or their property resulting from their
participation.
They should understand that these activities or programs
may be inherently dangerous, regardless of supervision or
of safety precautions to reduce the risk, and that, by virtue
of their participation in that activity or program, they,
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individually, will have voluntarily and knowingly assumed
and accepted any and all risks, both known and unknown,
that they may suffer physical injury or disability, including
permanent paralysis or death, or loss to property, as a result of
their participation, and that they, individually, have assumed
full responsibility for their participation.
In the event that any unusual or significant hazards are
observed during their presence or participation, they
should immediately notify the nearest official and remove
themselves from participation in that activity.
As a condition of participating in a Student Activity
Association sponsored activity or program, students and
other participants may be required to execute a release of
liability, which they should read carefully, wherein they will
also acknowledge assuming the risk of their participation in
that activity or program.
This release applies to the East Stroudsburg University Student
Activity Association, Inc., East Stroudsburg University of
Pennsylvania, of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education, as well as their respective officers, officials, agents
and/or employees, and other designated individuals or
entities, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death
and/or loss or damage to person or property.
Extracurricular Organizations
15
Advisers listed below organization descriptions
Active Minds
The mission of Active Minds is to raise awareness about
mental health issues, reduce the stigma of mental health
issues, and to change the conversation about mental health.
Professor Linda Van Meter | 570-422-3277
African American Student Alliance
The African American Student Alliance is a club founded to
plan and organize social, cultural and educational activities
in regard to the African American experience for the mutual
benefit, understanding and appreciation of the total campus
community. Membership is open to any interested student.
Professor Shannon Frystak | 570-422-3262
Anime Club
The Anime Club strives to celebrate the Japanese cultural
explosion known as Anime. The organization meets to
discuss, and offer presentations on, different aspects of
Anime.
Professor Cynthia Leenerts | 570-422-3032
Art Association
The Art Association provides cultural enrichment for
students, the campus and the surrounding community.
Students organize, plan and develop cultural projects for the
campus.
Professor David Mazure | 570-422-3612
Athletic Training Club
The Athletic Training Club provides aspiring professionals
with a better working knowledge of athletic training by
sharing ideas and experiences through field trips, lectures
and selected group activities.
Professor Scott Dietrich | 570-422-3068.
Organizations and Activities