Student Handbook 2016

Honors Convocation is a Convocation in which the College presents academic and service awards. Mud Pig Day is an annual end of the semester event with various fun activities for the student body. May Graduation is a special ceremony in which the President of the College confers degrees followed by a reception. Student clubs & Greek organizations – Bluefield College has acknowledged that general local Greek organizations can be a valuable component of the undergraduate experience. These organizations maintain, as their primary purpose, the enhancement of the learning and growing process. Through activities encouraging leadership development, organization management, interpersonal and group dynamics, social awareness, philanthropic spirit, College loyalty, and career orientation, they have earned the privilege of College recognition. Greek organizations are self-perpetuating fraternities and sororities attempting to fulfill the total co-curricular needs of their members in a self-directed and self-governing manner. Membership in Greek fraternities and sororities is not limited to any department at Bluefield College and is drawn exclusively from the undergraduate student body. Bluefield College is host to four local fraternities and two local sororities. These organizations regularly sponsor service activities, intramural teams, social events, and other programs. The following Greek organizations currently are recognized and sanctioned to operate on the Bluefield College campus: Alpha Delta sorority - The purpose of this sorority is to create a Christian atmosphere in which sisters are able to have meaningful fellowship in common purpose, interest, and fulfillment in both academic and extracurricular activities. Alpha Delta’s members strive in spiritual and academic areas as well as any other areas necessary for the well-being of the individual and sorority. The organization also accepts the responsibility of uplifting Jesus Christ through actions as well as spreading His word and love. Kappa Psi Omicron sorority - The purpose of this sorority is to assemble students of Bluefield College in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendships among students of all races. Beta Chi Delta fraternity - The purpose of this fraternity is to create a Christian atmosphere in which brothers are able to have meaningful fellowship in a common purpose, interest, and fulfillment in both academic and extracurricular activities. Its members are to strive in spiritual and academic areas as well as any other areas necessary for the wellbeing of the individual and Fraternity. The organization also accepts the responsibility of lifting up Jesus Christ through our actions as well as spreading His word and love. Phi-Psi Omicron - The purpose of this fraternity is to strengthen the bond of friendship between the students of the College and to make a fraternity that is united by the bonds of brotherhood. New Organizations - If you have your own idea about starting a new program or organization, please be encouraged to do so! New organizations must develop a Constitution and have it approved by the Student Government Association, the RA staff, and Campus

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