School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
Spiritual Formation Groups – Traditional Students
Spiritual Formation Groups (SFGs) are small groups of students led by faculty, staff & student leaders. The purpose of these
groups is to engage students in an intentional interactive setting where they can pray for one another, share joys and challenges,
discuss ideas and find support. SFGs are normally held during the Monday chapel hour and students may register for SFGs like
they register for classes. Traditional students must attain SFG credit for one half (1/2) of the time they are enrolled full time at
WJU. A “Credit” or “No Credit” grade will be given at the end of the semester solely based on group attendance. Freshman
students are automatically placed in an orientation class which fulfills the SFG requirement for their 1st semester. Students should
check with Student Life to ensure they are meeting the proper requirements. Please refer to the student handbook for more
details about SFG policies.
Chapel, SFG, & Service Disputes – Traditional Students
Chapel and Service credit will be communicated in writing no later than the Friday of Finals Week for each semester. SFG credit is
reported on the regular grade reports after each semester. Any disputes regarding credit must be submitted in writing using the
Campus Ministries General Petition form NO LATER than the last Friday of December (for fall semester credit appeals) and the
last Friday of May (for spring semester credit appeals). Appeal forms are available in the Student Life office or online.
Student Leadership – Traditional Students
The development of strong leadership skills among our student body is an important purpose of the University; the Student
Leadership program provides practical, focused opportunities for leadership development.
The WJU Student Leadership program consists of five major components:
1. Student Government is composed of an executive council including a president, vice president, business manager, and
representatives. These executive officers are elected in the spring semester prior to their year of service and representatives
are elected early in the fall semester of the year of their service. The primary purpose of Student Government is to provide the
student body with representation to the University, as well as provide valuable information back to the student body.
2. The Orientation Assistant program is designed to assist new students in the transition to University life and the WJU
community through Orientation and co-leading SFG/cohort groups. In doing so, Orientation Assistants play a vital role in
providing academic, social, and spiritual support for new students and the University community.
3. Campus Ministries student leaders work together with the Director of Campus Ministries to promote spiritual development
and provide opportunities to serve others. They provide leadership through programs such as Chapel, Service, Spiritual
Formation Groups, prayer groups, missions, and special events.
4. Resident Assistants provide on-campus students with service related to campus residence halls. Their primary purpose is to
assist the Residence Directors with building a Christian residential community through implementing residence life policy and
providing residence programming. They are available around the clock to assist resident students with any issue related to
on-campus living.
5. Student Activities and Intramurals programs provide the university with a wide variety of activities that range from engaging
discussions of social issues to night games, movies, and outdoor adventures. The intramural program provides regular
athletic events for all students to participate such as: volleyball, basketball, flag football, and dodge ball.
Student Activities
Student Activities exists to fulfill the mission and educational objectives of William Jessup University by providing activities and
educational programs that emphasize the priority of relationship building and community development, encourages the
development of integrated values systems and beliefs, and promotes a holistic perspective of health and wellness.
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