Course Catalogue 2008-2009 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o nStudent Organizations & Activities★Outdoor Adventure Program InternationalOAPI is committed to providing safe,challenging, and enjoyable outdoor activitiesdesigned to enhance the personalgrowth and development of UM-PresqueIsle students, faculty, staff, and membersof the surrounding community.OrganizationofPsychologyStudentsOOPS is open to all students interestedin behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology,social work, psychology).Peer AdvisorsThe Peer Advisors assist with theStudent Orientation and Registration(SOAR) Program. Prerequisites for membershipare 1) a cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.50 for a minimum of 45semester hours, 2) recommendation fromat least one faculty member, and 3) outstandingcommunication skills.Phi Beta Lambda/MIS ClubPBL is the postsecondary division ofFuture Business Leaders of America,whose mission is to bring business andeducation together in a positive workingrelationship through innovative leadershipand career development programs.PhiEtaSigmaNationalAcademicFraternityMen and women who have completedtwo semesters and who have a cumulativeGPA of 3.5 or greater after theirFreshman year, or have a total of a 3.5GPA or greater during their Junior orSenior year. This fraternity provides academicservices and programming, bothto campus and the community. Someactivities include book drives, workingwith the incoming freshmen, anddesigning fun learning programs.Philosophy Club (Power of Greatness)The Power of Greatness is a studentorganization with the aim of constitutinga forum for the communal study of subjectsof philosophy, and instating an otherwiseabsent interest for the communicationof the ideas within the discipline.Physical Education Majors ClubThe organization furthers the professionaland social development of physicaleducation majors. It sponsors speakers,workshops, and symposia.Ping Pong ClubOpen to anyone interested in pingpong.To provide a friendly relaxedatmosphere with friendly competitionbetween all players.Presque Isle Student MinistriesPrISM is a cooperative effort by local areachurches to meet the spiritual needs of students.A pastor is provided by these churchesto be present on the campus one day a week.Resident Assistants/Skyway ManagerResident Assistants and the SkywayManager are students who work for theResidence Life Office. These studentsreceive training prior to the fall openingin order to help them assist their residentsin succeeding in college. Thistraining includes helping roommatesresolve differences, helping studentstransition into college life, and how toassist individuals who may be in need.Science ClubOpen to all students interested inScience. The club offers opportunities forfurther understanding of the broad spectrumof science and related activities.Society for HumanResource ManagementThe purpose of this chapter of SHRM isto acquaint students considering a futurein business or any profession with thefield of human resource managementand/or labor relations; to keep studentsup to date on new developments in thefield of human resource management; tohelp students develop better communication,leadership, and organizationalskills through learning opportunitieswith human resource practitioners; andto encourage adherence to the Code ofEthics of the Society for HumanResource Management.Owl ProductionsThis organization is a committee ofStudent Senate, responsible for planningand implementing social, educational, culturaland fun activities on the UMPI campus.Student AmbassadorsThe Student Ambassadors support theOffice of Admissions as it interacts withprospective students. They also serve ashosts for a number of University activities.The Ambassadors are chosen followinga rigorous selection process.Student Organization of SocialWorkersThe principal purpose of the club is toenrich student development throughinteraction with professionals in the field.Student SenateThe Student Senate, which meets weekly,is the official governing unit of the studentbody. Responsibilities of the Senateinclude allocating activity funds, sponsoringand supporting campus-wide activities,and representing student concerns.University PlayersStudents will put on several playsthroughout the academic year, rangingfrom musicals to Shakespeare.University TimesThe University Times is the University’sstudent newspaper. It is open to all studentsinterested in learning about newspaperoperations or to those interested incontributing their artistic, photographic,or writing skills.Volleyball ClubOpen to any male or female who isinterested in playing volleyball. To provideopportunities for increased participationin the game of volleyball, as wellas implement volleyball related programsfor both the campus and community.WUPI-fmWUPI is a 17-watt, FCC-licensed FMradio station operated by students. It islocated at 92.1 FM on the dial, and playsa wide range of music. No radio experienceis required and all students areinvited to participate. ★18 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2008-2009 ✩ North of Ordinary