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Health Care Administration (HCA) Student’s ClubThe HCA Student’s Club is a group of students that are majoring in Health Care Administration or interested inhealth care in general. The purpose of the club is to promote excellence in healthcare management in the regionand integrate the Methodist University students’ into as many healthcare-related activities as possible. It is ledby elected students and the club performs several community service projects annually as well as raise moneyto be able to send HCA students to regional conferences such as the North Carolina Medical group Managersfall or spring meeting, etc. The HCA Student’s Club meets at least once a month throughout the academic year.Dr. Warren G. McDonald, 630-7116 and Michael H. Sullivan, 630-7591Health Occupations SocietyThe Health Occupations Society is designed to support and promote interest in the study of Healthcare Professions.It is oriented to individuals interested in learning about the Health Professions. Membership is open toall Methodist University students who express an interest in the Health Professions, regardless of their major.Margaret Folsom, 630-7127 and Lori Brookman, 630-7128International ClubThe International Club provides an environment for promoting the culture of international students andmaking the campus more aware of foreign cultures. Any member of the Methodist University Communitywho has an interest in cultural diversity and international understanding may join.Lyle Sheppard, 630-7225Iota Tau Alpha (MU Chapter)“We heal those contending for the prize”The purpose of the Iota Tau Alpha national honor society is to function as an honor and professionalsociety for students in athletic training education programs. The activities of Iota Tau Alpha are designedto stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in athletic training education. To be eligible formembership, a student must be in his or her second semester of the Methodist University athletic trainingeducation program and have obtained at least a 3.3 GPA in athletic training courses and a 3.0 GPA overall.Jennifer Cuchna, 630-7143Kappa Alpha PsiKappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. The Fraternity’sfundamental purpose is achievement. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has adopted core objectives for itsmembers and the organization as a whole. Membership is a solemn commitment. Maturity to us meansacceptanceof reality, the ability to sacrifice and set goals, consideration of others, incisive judgement,emotional balance, development of social skills, intellectual competence, and moral rectitude. Dedicationmeans putting those characteristics of maturity into a lifelong program of action to advance the goalsand purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi. Kappas were founded on campus in Spring 2012.Kappa SigmaThe Kappa Sigma fraternity is committed to fostering a close cooperative partnership with all colleges anduniversities with existing chapters. Kappa Sigma promotes academic achievement and assists each memberto achieve his academic potential. The fraternity promotes involvement in all aspects of campus life. Thecreation of lifelong bonds is a primary benefit of fraternity membership. As brothers, our members have anobligation to have a caring concern for the welfare of our members. Brotherhood is a lifetime commitment;therefore, we encourage strong alumni-undergraduate relationships for the mutual benefit of the studentsand alumni. We teach young men social skills that will benefit them throughout their lifetime. The multitudeof leadership opportunities available through the fraternity prepares members for success in their chosencareers. We organize well-rounded programs and strive for excellence and quality in all undertakings.Cliff Bobbitt, 630-7242Lambda Chi AlphaLambda Chi Alpha was founded in 1909. Lambda Chi Alpha is an International Fraternity that centers itself aroundseven core values. These values are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, andPersonal Courage. Lambda Chi Alpha was the first Fraternity to completely ban hazing in 1972. Also, there areno “pledges” in Lambda Chi Alpha. Once an individual joins, they become an Associate Member who are ableto vote, hold office, etc. The only thing that separates an Associate Member from a full member is the Ritual.The Lector ClubThe Lector Club supports students who wish to attend plays, concerts, museums, lectures, tours, andother cultural events. Sponsored by The Honors Program, the Lector Club invites all students with similarinterests and goals to join.Dr. P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh, 630-7076, jrwalsh@methodist.edu67