Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

28 CAMPUS LIFECAMPUS LIFE29all just a few miles from campus. Hampton Roads isalso home to several outstanding performing artsorganizations, including the Virginia Symphony,Virginia Opera, and Virginia Stage Company, as wellas the Virginia Arts Festival, which presents dozens ofworld-class performing artists on area stages eachspring. Virginia Wesleyan’s location gives newmeaning to learning beyond the classroom.Campus Communications: The college offershands-on experience in communications through theMarlin Chronicle student newspaper and the Outletliterary magazine. The award-winning MarlinChronicle seeks to disseminate significant news andcommentary of interest to the campus community.The Outlet offers students a place to publish theirliterary and artistic work and to gain experience inmanaging and publishing a literary magazine.Counseling Services: The college provides aStudent Counseling Center staffed by two licensedclinical social workers. Students may be referred bymembers of the faculty or staff, or they may referthemselves for counseling. This free, confidentialservice is available to all students and includes shorttermcounseling on campus as well as referral toprofessionals off campus. The college chaplain is alsoavailable to students seeking individual counseling.One member of the staff, a specialist in the area ofsubstance abuse, offers education and confidentialcounseling for students who have concerns abouttheir own drug or alcohol use or that of anotherindividual.Health Services: All Virginia Wesleyan studentsare entitled to the benefits of the Health ServicesOffice. First aid and health care are provided by aregistered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse from8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Summer hours of operation are generallyadministrative hours that vary; however, hours ofoperation will be posted. Transportation to nearbyUrgent Care and Emergency Room may be providedby Health Services when needed. Health Servicesdoes not provide rides to regular doctor office visits.When medically necessary, students may also bereferred to an off-campus physician’s office.All full-time and resident students must submit acompleted Health Evaluation Form while enrolled atVirginia Wesleyan. This form is located on the VWCwebsite under Student Life. This form containsimportant information in case of an emergency and ifthe need for referral services should arise. Allimmunizations must be up to date, and all studentsmust have current insurance coverage. All studentsare automatically enrolled in the VWC schoolinsurance plan. If you do not wish to use the schoolsinsurance plan, you may sign a waiver and use yourpersonal insurance plan. Please insure that yourpersonal insurance provider covers you in the state ofVirginia for all medical care; minor and major (ERand routine visits).Health Services sponsors programs andinformation on campus relating to current healthissues of our student population.Campus Ministries: Engage, impact, transform—these three words shape our vision for campusministry at Virginia Wesleyan. At its best, spiritualgrowth is a multi-faceted experience of learning,worship, service and community; all drawing us nearto God. These experiences can happen in a variety ofcampus venues. From weekly worship and meetingsof faith groups to simple conversation and prayer,there are numerous opportunities for students tomeet their spiritual needs. Students are encouraged toexplore other faiths in a religion course, participate inan offering of the Center for Sacred Music, engage inthe rich dialogue of a living and learning community,or volunteer in the community with other students.Students can also connect with a local place ofworship or seek their own path. There is anecumenical worship gathering called SOAR.Monumental Chapel is open and accessible forgroups and individuals. Special arrangements for useof the chapel can be made through the Chaplain’sOffice.Intercollegiate Athletics: Athletics are anintegral part of campus life at Virginia Wesleyan. Menparticipate in intercollegiate soccer, basketball, golf,tennis, lacrosse, baseball, indoor/outdoor track, andcross-country. The women’s intercollegiate programincludes basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, fieldhockey, lacrosse, indoor/outdoor track, cross-country,and volleyball. Additionally, Virginia Wesleyan offersa competitive cheerleading program.Virginia Wesleyan is a member of the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association—Division III, as wellas the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.Students who participate in intercollegiateathletics are required to be enrolled full-time andmust be making satisfactory progress towardgraduation.The Marlin is the mascot for Virginia Wesleyan’sathletic teams. School colors are navy blue and silver,with red as the accent color.Campus Recreation Program: The CampusRecreation Program (RecX) at Virginia WesleyanCollege strives to provide quality recreationalopportunities to the campus community regardless ofskill or experience. Its primary mission is to promotepersonal growth, social fellowship, and healthylifestyle choices through participation in challengingand fun activities. All of the programs emphasizestudent involvement and leadership to determine thedirection of yearly goals. Students may get involvedthrough working as an Intramural Official,developing a club sport, or volunteering for theRecreational Advisory Board. For more detailedinformation about any of the programs, policies, orfor general rules, go to the website RecX.vwc.edu.CLUB SPORTSDance TeamDance CompanyEquestrian ClubField Hockey ClubLacrosse ClubRoller Hockey ClubStep TeamSurf ClubSwim ClubFRATERNITIES ANDSORORITIESAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Sigma AlphaGreek Presidents CouncilInterfraternity CouncilIota Phi BetaKappa AlphaPanhellenic CouncilPhi Kappa TauPhi Sigma SigmaSigma Sigma SigmaLEADERSHIP GROUPSCommuter ClubClub President RoundtableFirst Year Leadership CouncilHonors and ScholarsResidence Hall AssociationStudent Government AssociationWesleyan Activities Council• After Dark• ICE• Mainstage• TGIF• Traditions• VWC and BeyondCLUBS ORGANIZEDAROUND MAJORSAmerican Criminal Justice ClubClassics ClubDrama ClubFrench, German, Spanish ClubMath/Computer Science ClubOrder of InfinityPhilosophical SocietyPolitical Science AssociationPsychology ClubRecreation Majors ClubScience ClubSociety for the Advancement ofManagement (SAM)SVEA/NEANATIONAL HONORSOCIETIESAlpha Kappa DeltaAlpha Phi SigmaAlpha Sigma LambdaBeta Beta BetaChi Alpha SigmaDelta Phi AlphaGamma Sigma AlphaGamma Sigma EpsilonKappa Delta PiLambda Phi EtaLambda Pi EtaOmicron Delta KappaOrder of OmegaPhi Alpha ThetaPhi Eta SigmaPi Delta PhiPORTfolioPi Sigma AlphaPsi ChiRho LambdaRho Phi LambdaSigma Beta DeltaSigma Delta PiSigma Tau DeltaSociety for Collegiate JournalistsTheta Alpha KappaRELIGIOUS LIFEORGANIZATIONSCatholic MassFellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA)Clubs and Organizations: Virginia Wesleyan ishome to over 100 student clubs and organizationsthat strive to meet the needs of the studentpopulation. These organizations include club sports,fraternities and sororities, leadership groups, clubsorganized around majors, national honor societies,religious life and community service organizations,and special interest groups.Intervarsity Christian Fellowship(IVCF)Hebrew ClubHoly FireSpiritual Life Activities andResource Council (SPARC)SOAR Worship TeamYoung LifeCOMMUNITY SERVICEORGANIZATIONSCampus KaleidoscopeCircle KImagineNeighborhood TutoringRelay for LifeStudent Outreach Committee• Habitat for Humanity• Health and the Elderly• Animals and theEnvironment• Hunger and HomelessStudent EnvironmentalAwareness LeagueWinter Homeless ShelterSPECIAL INTERESTGROUPSAnime ClubBeekeepers AssociationBlack Student UnionCollege RepublicansEquality AllianceGames and Strategies ClubInternational StudentOrganizationThe Marlin ChronicleModel United NationsOutletPhotography ClubSTANDVoices of SoulWesleyan AmbassadorsWVAW Radio StationYoung Democrats