Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Student Government Association (SGA) 563/589-3388The Student Government Association (SGA) exists to enable all college students to take part inmaking positive contributions to the college and local communities. SGA claims its existence in theformulation of ideas, student leadership, cooperation, and equal representation. The purpose ofSGA is to unite the entire student body, stimulate student leadership and involvement throughoutthe college community, aid in establishing a sense of responsibility and fellowship amongcollege students, be the official voice for the unified student body, act as a sounding board forstudent ideas and concerns, serve as a forum for communication among all studentconstituencies, act as a unified voice in raising awareness of issues which affect all students,constitute the legislative body that makes decisions for the general student body, aid inmaintaining healthy relations with the Seminary Student Council, the local community, and thefaculty/staff of the University.Intercollegiate Athletics 563/589-3227The University of Dubuque’s Athletic Department is host to twenty NCAA Division III sports.Women compete in ten intercollegiate sports: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer,softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Men compete in ten sports:baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track andfield, and wrestling. All teams belong to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC). Foradditional athletic information contact the Athletic Office at (563/589-3227) or the UD website.Intramurals-Recreational Sports Program 563/589-3449The Intramural-Recreational Sports Program seeks to promote wellness, develop friendships,and encourage the wise use of leisure time. To be eligible to participate in UD’s intramurals, anindividual must be a University of Dubuque student, faculty, or staff member. More than 20activities are offered each year for participants of all skill levels and abilities. Intramural sportsprovide a great opportunity to exercise, meet people, and compete.Office of Student Activities 563/589-3583The Office of Student Activities (OSA) offers a wide variety of activities for the student body. Theprimary projects of OSA include New Student Orientation in the fall and spring for new first-yearand transfer students and Homecoming Week events. OSA assists the University ProgramCouncil in the planning and implementation of campus-wide social programming. OSA is also thehub for all active student organizations’ communications, finances, and event coordination.Students are offered many opportunities to gain valuable life experiences through a variety ofleadership and service opportunities both on campus and in the surrounding community. Ourpartnership with local non-profit agencies allows our students, faculty, and staff the opportunityto recognize and develop their own leadership potential through workshops, community serviceprojects, and student programs. Additional information about OSA can be found atwww.dbq.edu/studentactivities or by calling 563/589-3583.Wellness 563/589-3449The goal of the Wellness Program is to encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle for all members ofthe University of Dubuque community. The UD Wellness Program provides students, faculty, andstaff diverse opportunities that strive for an optimal state of health. The UD Wellness Programincludes access to facilities, group exercise classes, and education.28