Student Handbook 2016

Ministry (in the case of religious organizations). If you have questions or need assistance, please schedule a meeting with the V.P. of Student Development. Service Organizations - offer a wide variety of human service opportunities for individuals of all majors and interests. Many Bluefield College students actively serve the College and local communities each year. Whether they are seeking to continue a particular activity of looking for new experiences and challenges, all Bluefield College students are strongly encouraged to get involved in service opportunities. Active organizations include: Appalachian Trail, Art Club, Black Student Alliance, Latino Student Alliance, and Sportsman Club Student Ambassadors are selected by the staff of the Office of Admissions each year. This group of students are trained to assist in the admissions process in the recruitment of students for Bluefield College. The Ambassadors offer tours of the campus and assist in orienting prospective students to student life at the College. Special Interest Organizations - comprise a wide variety of service, programming, and need-fulfillment activities. Nonspecific to any general purpose as a group of organizations, each special interest organization is unique in its goals, events, andmembership requirements. There is generally “something for everyone” within this group of organizations. Bluefield College art club’s object and purpose is to provide the faculty, staff, and students with opportunities to share ideas, insight in art concepts, and fellowship. They sponsor several field trips per year, highlighted by an annual trip to Washington D.C. Meetings are held every Monday night from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. during the school year. There are two annual sales per year, at Christmas and in the Spring, to raise money for the Art Department. Student organizations and clubs - The College recognizes the value of belonging to various interest and social organizations. Interaction with other students, faculty and staff, encourages growth and develops social skills. College organizations are open to all students regardless of race, creed, national origin, or religion. The Director of Residence Life, Student Union Board, and Events Coordinator, is experienced in programming and assists in developing a calendar of programs and activities designed to address your needs and wishes. All student organizations, which include Greek fraternities and sororities, must meet the guidelines, policies, and procedures identified in a separate publication, available from the Student Activities staff, before being recognized as official student organizations at Bluefield College. Student Union Board works to (1) plan the activities calendar, (2) procure entertainment for special events, and (3) act as an advisory board. It is comprised of students selected by the Student Activities staff in conjunction with a selection committee. The board works with the Student Activities staff and is responsible for programming and publicizing recreational, cultural, spiritual, social, and informational entertainment events on campus during the school year. Intramural Activities The Intramural Sports Program is one of the most popular extracurricular activities on campus. The program offers a wide variety of competition in team and individual events; sand

30