Student Handbook - Mount Olive College

Developing competent, aggressive business leadership, (2) Strengthening the confidence of students in themselvesand their work, (3) Creating more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise, (4) Encouragingmembers in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, andcommunity, and (5) Developing character, preparing for useful citizenship, and fostering patriotism.Prospective Teachers’ Association – The purpose of the PTA is to (1) promote the importance of education, (2)provide a means of communication for prospective teachers and information about local and national educationalissues, (3) establish good relationships between faculty and aspiring educators, (4) develop a professional attitude inprospective educators, and (5) provide opportunities for educational service.Psi Chi – The Mount Olive College Chapter of Psi Chi is chartered by the National Honor Society in Psychology.Open to all qualified students majoring or minoring in Psychology, Psi Chi recognizes high academic excellence andrewards exceptional student leadership. Membership is based on nomination and election by the Mount OliveCollege chapter of Psi Chi and student overall grade point average of 3.0.Praise Ensemble- The purpose of this club is to promote and share a love for Christian music, entertainment, andfellowship. This club is open to all students.Psychology Club- The Mount Olive Psychology Club, established in 1989, exists to encourage, stimulate, and fosterpersonal growth through fellowship and discussion of topics related to psychology. The Psychology Club invitesmembership from other disciplines as well as from psychology majors.Recreation Majors Club- The purpose of the Mount Olive College Recreation Majors Club is twofold: (1) topromote an understanding of the need for positive leisure in one’s own life, and (2) to enhance the development ofprofessionalism among future practitioners in the field of recreation/leisure/park services. The Recreation MajorsClub focuses on personal and professional growth.Sigma Tau Delta- International English Honor Society – The purpose of Sigma Tau Delta shall be literary,educational, and charitable. The Society shall strive: (1) to confer distinction for high achievement in Englishlanguage and literature in undergraduate studies, (2) to provide cultural stimulation at the College, (3) to foster thediscipline of English in all aspects, including creative and critical writing, (4) to promote good fellowship among itsmembers, and (5) to exhibit high standards of academic excellence.Society of Human Resource Management- This club advances the human resource profession to ensure the HR isrecognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy.Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)- SADD’s purpose is to promote a healthy lifestyle through positivedecision making. The purpose of this club is (1) to develop a network of students dedicated to healthy lifestyles,choices and social activities, (2) to increase awareness of alcohol and other substance abuse related issues, (3) toassist students in making educated decisions regarding these issues, (4) to encourage students to examine theirpersonal value system and behavior, and (5) to encourage a forum to discuss these issues with others.Student Athlete Advisory Committee- The student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up ofstudent-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses.Student Government Association- The Student Government Association includes all students in its membership.The SGA Student Council is the executive and legislative board of the Association. The Council has considerableresponsibility for the quality and content of student life at Mount Olive College and serves as an advisery group tothe College’s administration and faculty.Students’ Theological Fellowship- The Students’ Theological Fellowship is an organization of students preparingfor the Christian ministry and church-related vocations. The main objective of the group is to provide opportunitiesfor personal and religious development, fellowship, and practical experience for members as they pursue academicpreparation for their work.24