STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE
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Activities
Student Organizations and Honor Societies
Office of Religious Affairs
Student Conduct
| Athletics Black Student Union Brothers of Nubian Descent Intramural and Recreational Services |
Media Board The Student Body Government The University Program Board Venture |
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.
Athletics.The UNC Charlotte Department of Athletics provides competition in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports for men and women. Each sport competes under the governing powers of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, which is the highest competitive level for collegiate varsity sports. Scholarships are available for all varsity sports, male and female.
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 USA, which sponsors championships in 15 of the 49ers’ 16 sports and softball competes in the Southern Atlantic Alliance. Conference USA is made up of 12 schools from 12 states: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, The University of Houston, The University of Louisville, Marquette University, The University of Memphis, Saint Louis University, The University of South Florida, The University of Southern Mississippi, Tulane University, and UNC Charlotte. Conference USA tournament champions in baseball, basketball, men’s soccer, and volleyball receive automatic bids to the NCAA post-season tournament.
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 offers 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 16 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 James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the diverse social, cultural, and recreational needs of students at UNC Charlotte. The 9100 seat arena is a first-class setting for athletic events as well as conferences, lectures, and entertainment activities. Recreational opportunities are available daily in the two weight rooms, aerobics studio, indoor track, four indoor basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor climbing wall. While physical fitness opportunities can be enjoyed in these areas, 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. Billiard tables, table tennis, pin ball, computer games, and card tables are available for an array of gaming activities. A hospitality room that can be sub-divided into five separate meeting salons located on the top floor is available to University organizations.
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, high ropes challenge course, and indoor climbing wall. 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 four-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 (HPKD) 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 Resource Area--Information on a variety of leadership topics for
individuals and organizations
Leadership Fellows --For upperclassmen
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.
Peer Leadership Course-- A 3-hour course in Communication Studies for students currently in leadership positions.
PILOT-- An individualized program students complete in order to receive Leadership Certification.
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. Four at-large members and two 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 nor 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.
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.
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
lpha Kappa Delta, national sociology honor society
AlphaMu Alpha, national marketing honor society
Alpha Phi Sigma, national honor society for the criminal justice sciences
Alpha Psi Omega, national dance and theater 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: ROTC
Kappa Delta Pi, international honor society in education
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, national honor society of philosophy
Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honorary. Contact: Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs
Order of Omega, national Greek honorary
Phi Alpha Theta, international history honor society
Phi Beta Delta, national honor society for international scholars. Contact Office
of International Programs.
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 Sigma Tau, international philosophy honor society
Pi Alpha Alpha, national public affairs/public administration honor society (for
graduate students)
Pi Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honor society
PinnAcle, honor society of adult and evening services
Pi Sigma Alpha, national political science honor society
Psi Chi, national psychology honor society
Sigma Delta Pi, national foreign languages honor society
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, national earth sciences honor society
Sigma Iota Epsilon, national management 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
Zeta Delta, national management 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.
Baptist Campus Ministry - Dan McClintock, Campus Minister
547-3563
Catholic Campus Ministry - Mary Wright, Advisor 547-4069
Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian - Steve Cheyney, Campus Minister 547-4068
Episcopal Campus Ministry - Will Hinson, Campus Minister 547- 3505
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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