2013 – 2014 - Barton College

62 Student LifeBarton College offers opportunities for the student to develop interests in manyacademic disciplines. The College also provides options outside the classroom forthe student to develop through various organizations, religious activities, leadershipopportunities, athletics, recreation, and cultural events. Residence life, an integralpart of a college education, enhances and develops the student’s interpersonalrelationships and builds community.Student OrganizationsNumerous campus organizations offer opportunities for leadership development,as well as providing experience in the democratic process, and in makingsocial contacts.Student Government Association (SGA)The Student Government Association of the College provides each student with anopportunity for expression regarding issues. The Student Government Associationalso provides a setting for learning the operations of democracy. The officers ofthe Student Government Association are elected by the members of the studentbody. The President of the Student Government Association serves as an ex-officiomember of the College Board of Trustees.STUDENT LIFEHonor SocietiesThe various honor societies of the College are listed in the “Honors and Awards”section of the catalog.Student Clubs and OrganizationsBarton College has a growing number of student organizations. Currently there are approximately50 different clubs and organizations. Student clubs and organizations typically relate to one ofseven categories:• Academic (These clubs are usually focused on specific academic pursuits and/or are affiliatedwith an academic department.)• Common Interest (Organizations in which the members share an interest in an activityor subject.)• Greek social organizations• Leadership (Organizations whose members volunteer leadership on campus.)• Programming (Groups that sponsor events and performers.)• Religious• Service• Honor Societies (A complete list of these groups can be found in the “Honors and Awards”section of the catalog.)To find out more about any of these organizations, contact the Office of Student Activities.