STUDENT LIFE
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Activities
Student Organizations and Honor Societies
Office of Religious Affairs
Student Conduct
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Students at UNC Charlotte are encouraged to participate in extracurricular
activities. The Student Government Association, the 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.
Male student-athletes compete in eight sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. Female student-athletes also compete in eight sports: basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.
UNC Charlotte is a member of Conference
In the decade of the 90's, the 49ers baseball, men’s basketball and men’s soccer teams have all participated in NCAA tournament play. In addition, individuals from women’s cross-country, men’s golf, and women’s track and field have qualified for NCAA championship competition.
Intramural and Recreational Services are offered in a comprehensive program to provide enjoyable recreational opportunities for UNC Charlotte. The program includes team, dual and individual intramural sports for men and women, and ample opportunities for unstructured "free play" activities. In addition, there are 14 active sports clubs and a diverse schedule of fitness classes available to the entire University community.
Belk gymnasium features basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, a swimming pool, racquetball courts, weight room, and lockers for students, faculty and staff. It also houses classrooms and an auditorium for audiovisual presentations.
The
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. A variety of one-credit outdoor activity courses also is
offered. For additional details, see the descriptions for physical education
(PHED) courses or contact the Venture Program (547-2486) in the
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 Resource Area--Information on a variety of leadership topics for
individuals and organizations
Emerging Leaders--For freshmen
Leadership Theory and the Dynamics of Group Process--A 3-hour course in
Communication Studies
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, fine arts, films, Jazzing, minority programs, Friday night events, and other special activities.
The Program Board consists of a chairperson, vice chairperson, assistant, treasurer, and ten committee directors. The chairperson, vice chairperson and two at-large positions are elected in the annual campus-wide spring elections. Directors are selected by an application and interview process during spring semester.
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 and Honor Societies
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 Delta Mu, national social work honor society
Alpha Kappa Delta, national sociology honor society
Alpha Phi Sigma, national honor society for the criminal justice sciences
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 Affairs
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: Dean of
Students Office
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
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 director.
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 Religious Affairs.
The religious associations listed below provide the services of their representatives to serve the spiritual needs of students and other members of the campus community.
Don Rogers - Baptist
Barbara Neff Hutchison - Catholic
Lou Ann Sellers - United Christian Fellowship (Lutheran/Methodist/Presbyterian)
Ida Johnson - Episcopal
Susan Austin - Intervarsity
Dan McClintock - Baptist International Coordinator
These persons and other representatives may be reached through the Office of Religious Affairs, 200 King Building, 547-2344.
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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