Student Life

STUDENT LIFE

ACTIVITIES

Students at UNC Charlotte are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Student Body Government, University Program Board, and campus publications are a few of the available activities which can play a significant role in each student's development and total education. Participation in activities, ranging in type from service and religious to athletic and social, and from creative arts and crafts to wilderness experiences, increases a student's opportunities to acquire leadership skills, to experience the responsibilities involved in functioning within a self-governmental process, and to develop personal talents and interests.

Students are in good standing and eligible for participation in student activities as long as they are academically eligible to continue their enrollment.

Athletics provides competition in 14 intercollegiate sports for men and women on the varsity level.

Male athletes compete in seven sports: soccer, cross country, basketball, tennis, baseball, golf and track. They compete under the national governing powers of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), of which UNC Charlotte is a member of Division I,the highest competitive level in all varsity sports.

The UNC Charlotte women's intercollegiate athletic program consists of seven sports, including volleyball, basketball, softball, cross country, tennis, soccer and track. The 49er women compete at the Division I level of the NCAA and are participating at the highest competitive level in the nation. Scholarships for female athletes are available in all varsity women's sports, with basketball receiving the emphasis in terms of funds allocated.

UNC Charlotte has been affiliated with the Sun Belt and Metro Conferences. Beginning 1995, it is affiliated with the new Conference USA that includes Marquette University, DePaul University, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Saint Louis University, Tulane University, University of Cincinnati, University of Houston, University of Louisville, University of Memphis, University of South Florida, and University of Southern Mississippi. Since 1991, the 49er athletic program has captured eight league championships. Men's basketball, men's soccer and baseball each competed in NCAA Tournaments during the late 1980s and in this decade.

Intramural and Club Sports are offered in a comprehensive program to provide enjoyable recreational opportunities for the student body. The program includes team, dual and individual sports for both men and women, corecreational activities and ample opportunities for unstructured "free play" activities. The Belk gymnasium, the Barnhardt Center, and other recreational facilities such as a lighted track and tennis courts are open for student use throughout the week, at night and on weekends.

Belk gymnasium features six indoor basketball courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, handball courts, weight room, a well-equipped training room and lockers for students and faculty. It will seat 2,400 spectators for basketball and other intercollegiate activities. It also houses classrooms and an auditorium for audiovisual presentations.

The James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center, opening in early 1996, is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the diverse social, cultural, and recreational needs of students at UNC Charlotte. The 9600 seat arena is a first class setting for athletic events of all sizes as well as conferences, lectures, and entertainment activities. Weight and aerobic rooms, a jogging track, and six intramural basketball courts offer recreational activities for the Activity Center visitor. While physical fitness opportunities can be enjoyed in the areas just described, two other areas of the building emphasize relaxation and socializing. The first floor is home to a spacious food court. Overlooking the food court on the second floor is a 7000 square foot game room. Pool tables, table tennis, pin ball, computer games, and card tables will be available for an array of gaming activities. A hospitality room that can be sub-divided into four separate meeting salons located on the top floor is available to University organizations and athletic booster groups.

Venture offers experiential learning, non-credit courses and workshops in outdoor settings. Activities include weekend trips in a variety of outdoor sports from backpacking to kayaking, and programs at our on-campus team building course and high ropes challenge course. Venture programs are modeled on Outward Bound and are designed to facilitate individual growth through physical challenge, group interaction, and personal reflection. VOLTAGE (Venture Outdoor Leadership Training and Group Experience) trains student leaders to instruct Venture Programs. Venture houses a resource library to help individuals plan their own trips. Outdoor camping gear can be rented.

Venture also offers courses for academic credit through the Department of Health Promotion and Kinesiology. Each fall, a three-credit course, Wilderness Experience, offers an adapted Outward Bound experience presenting a series of increasing challenges. One-credit courses are offered in rock climbing and adventure activities. For additional details, see the descriptions for physical education (PHED) courses or contact the Venture Program (547-2486) in the Cone University Center.

The Student Body Government provides students an early experience in governmental affairs. Students often find their work in student government a useful background for later public service. The University encourages student participation in its affairs and has student representatives on many of the faculty and administrative committees. The leaders of student government are committed to representing the student body and to developing students' awareness of the many facets of life at their University. All regularly enrolled students, whether on a part- or full-time basis, are eligible to participate in student government.

Student Body Government comprises:

The Executive Branch, made up of the president, the vice president, the cabinet, the Student Court Officers and committees appointed by the president.
The Student Legislature, composed of the chair, the four class presidents, the residence hall representatives, commuter student representatives, representatives from each college chosen by the students majoring in the college, and non-traditional and graduate student representatives. The chair of the Student Legislature conducts all meetings and serves as liaison between the Legislature and the president's office. The student body treasurer reports to the Student Legislature.
The Student Judiciary, composed of panel members of the Student Court, Case Advocate, and the student defense, is responsible for dealing with cases of alleged violations of the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility and for interpreting the Student Body Constitution.

The Student Leadership Development Program provides individuals with opportunities to develop leadership skills and abilities and the University and student organizations with potentially more effective and efficient leaders. The goal is to provide a comprehensive and diverse program of leadership development activities for student leaders and potential leaders.

The program consists of five major components each designed for a target group of campus leaders, members of their organizations or potential leaders of campus organizations.

Leadership Transition Retreat--For established leaders
Leadership Academy--A leadership seminar offered prior to the beginning of fall semester for club or organization members interested in improving their leadership skills
Emerging Leaders--For freshmen
Leadership Theory and the Dynamics of Group Process--A three-credit course in the Department of Human Services
Individual and Group Consultation--Co-sponsorship of leadership conferences for Greeks, women, and African-American students.

Contact the Office of Student Activities for more information, 547-2521.

Media Board. As the governing body for Student Media, the board may set policies and procedures and may determine operational restrictions. Five at-large members and three media representatives are elected each spring by the student body. Interested students should see the media adviser in early spring. For Information: Phone 547-2663.

The University Times. Serving the University community, The Times is distributed free to both on and off campus locations, bringing news, events, sports, and features of importance to UNC Charlotte and the surrounding community. It is not necessary to be an English major or to have prior experience, just the motivation to be involved.
For more information: 547-2324.

Media Marketing is the advertising branch of Student Media responsible for contracting and sales of advertising for all student publications, generating campus promotions, special inserts and sections of The Times,as well as soliciting contributions for Student Media fund-raising efforts, circulation and subscriptions.

There is no need to be a business or marketing major; a desire to make the program an exciting and successful one is all that is necessary.
For information: Phone 547-2160.

Sanskrit Literary-Arts Publication, UNC Charlotte's literary-arts magazine, publishes both student and non-student work in four categories: art, photography, short fiction, and poetry. Sanskrit is an excellent vehicle for exposure of student talent and creative efforts. Submissions are encouraged and are due in the fall. Guidelines for submitting material and deadline information are available through the Student Media Offices in Cone Center.
For information: Phone 547-2326.

NinerVideo is UNC Charlotte's newest branch of Student Media and captures on video the sights, sounds and experiences that make the University a truly special place. Students can purchase the annual video as a moving pictorial history of their years at UNC Charlotte.

The NinerVideo provides students with the opportunity to gain broadcasting-related media exposure while providing valuable skills in editing, production and writing.
For information: Phone 547-2702.

The University Program Board is a student-operated organization that plans and promotes social, cultural, educational and recreational programs for students and the University community. These programs include concerts, coffeehouse entertainment, Homecoming, lectures and fine arts, films, Jazzing, minority programs and other special activities.

The Program Board consists of a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and 10 committee directors and five at-large members. The chairperson, vice chairperson and two at-large positions are elected in the annual campus-wide spring elections. Directors and three members at-large are selected by an application and interview process during spring semester. Any member of the University communityis welcome to join one of the eight committees.

Black Student Union is an organization designed to address issues facing the African-American student community. The activities it sponsors include the annual Halloween Carnival, the Fall and Spring Step Shows, the Housekeeper's Appreciation day, and an annual Awards Banquet. This organization also produces a student-run publication "The Black Perspective" for the articulation of the voices of African-American students. Students interested in these types of events should contact the BSU office at 547-2191.

BOND (Brothers of Nubian Descent) is a group designed to address the concerns of today's African-American male. This group meets and shares dialogue about networking, global understanding, current events and the myths and stereotypes associated with his existence in American society. Students interested in these types of events should contact the Office of Student Activities at 547-2521.

Martin Luther King Celebration Committee is a committee of students, faculty and staff working together to produce a campus-wide celebration. For information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 547-2521.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The University has many clubs and organizations which help meet the academic, social, political and religious needs of UNC Charlotte students. Contact the Student Government Office, 547-4606, or the Dean of Students Office, 547-2375, for a listing of the clubs and organizations chartered by the Student Government Association.

HONORARIES

The following is a list of national/international honor societies which have chapters at UNC Charlotte to recognize achievement in the disciplines indicated. Further information on each organization is available from the department or college offering the discipline.

Alpha Kappa Delta, national sociology honor society
Alpha Phi Sigma, national honor society for the criminal justice sciences
Alpha Gamma Omega, national social work honor society
Beta Alpha Psi, national accounting honor society
Beta, Beta, Beta, national biology honor society
Beta Gamma Sigma, national honor society in business and management
Chi Epsilon, national civil engineering honor society
Chi Sigma lota, international honor society for counselors
Eta Kappa Nu, national electrical engineering honor society
Gamma Theta Upsilon, international geography honor society
Golden Key, national honor society (all disciplines). Contact: Vice Chancellor for Student Affair
Kappa Delta Pi, international honor society in education
Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honorary. Contact: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Phi Alpha Theta, international history honor society
Phi Eta Sigma, national honor society for freshmen. Contact: Office of Academic Affairs
Phi Kappa Phi, national honor society (all disciplines). Contact: Office of Academic Affairs
Phi Alpha Alpha, national public affairs/public administration honor society (for graduate students)
Phi Beta Delta, national honor society for international scholars. Contact: Office of International Programs.
Phi Sigma Tau, international philosophy honor society
Pi Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honor society
Pi Sigma Alpha, national political science honor society
Psi Chi, national psychology honor society
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, national earth sciences honor society
Sigma Pi Sigma, national physics honor society
Sigma Tau Delta, national English honor society
Sigma Theta Tau, international nursing honor society
Tau Alpha Pi, national engineering technology honor society
Tau Beta Pi, national engineering honor society

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

As a tax-supported public institution, UNC Charlotte neither promotes nor recommends any religious orientation. However, the University recognizes that spiritual discernment and moral appreciation are essential to the development of the whole personality and has established an Office of Religious Affairs headed by a coordinator.

The functions of this office include providing information to the campus community and general public about religious activities and programming as well as coordinating the activities of religious organizations in the University. These organizations provide a variety of services including prayer, pastoral and academic counseling, retreats, Bible study, marriage preparation, discussion groups, ecumenical activities and social services. Faculty members, staff and students may obtain additional information by contacting the Office of the Dean of Students or the Office of Religious Affairs.

The religious denominations listed below provide the full-time services of their representatives to serve the spiritual needs of students and other members of the campus community.

Don Rogers - Baptist
Barbara Neff - Catholic
Kathy Campbell - Methodist/Presbyterian/Lutheran
Gary Brower - Episcopal

These persons and other denominational representatives may be reached through the Office of Religious Affairs, 200 King Building, 547-2344.

Student Conduct

All UNC Charlotte students are obligated to be familiar with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Code of Student Academic Integrity, Code of Student Responsibility and all University policies governing student conduct (see the University Regulation of Student Conduct section of this Catalog). Copies of these documents have been distributed to students. Any student who needs a copy of these documents may obtain one at the Office of the Dean of Students. The University reserves the right to amend its codes from time to time. Notice of amendments will be publicized.

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