Student Activities and Organizations
Section III: Student Activities and Organizations Want to get involved?
There are many opportunities at Hampden-Sydney to have fun, to develop your skills and knowledge, and to connect with other students and the surrounding community.
Student Leadership
At Hampden-Sydney, every student has the opportunity to develop his abilities to lead. We offer many paths to explore and sharpen your skills. All of them will strengthen your ability to work effectively with others and to make a difference in your community, your workplace, and the world. Develop
Student Organizations
Students have a wide array of clubs and organizations from which to choose. Student organizations provide a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and explore new interests. There are groups focused on sports and recreation, on service,
Events and Activities
Every week there are activities provided by the student-run College Activities Council (CAC), by student clubs, and by campus programs. For a list of what’s happening, check out the following sources:
and hone your leadership skills by becoming active in athletics, student government, the resident advisor program, clubs, and fraternities. In addition, you can enroll in the certificate programs in leadership offered by the Wilson Center and the Office of Student Affairs. politics, religion, and the arts. There are honor societies and social fraternities. And if you don’t find a club that fits your interest, you can always create one! Visit the Office of Student Affairs for more information. • Online Calendars: There is an official all-events calendar on the College website at www.hsc. edu/Calendar. • Electronic Bulletin Boards: Located in Pannill Commons and many campus buildings, these display a list and posters for many of the week’s events.
Student Leadership _________________________________________ Student leadership is supported across a range of College programs. The Wilson Center for Leadership provides several academic programs in leadership. The Office of Student Affairs provides a major point of connection for students interested in exploring leadership outside the classroom, offering students opportunities to serve as resident advisors, participate in a Beyond the Hill trip, lead and serve
the student government, and join numerous clubs and organizations. Additionally, students may serve the College as members of the Garnet & Grey Society and the President’s Men. Our mission is to form good men and good citizens, and we believe that every student should have the opportunity to explore and develop those skills.
Clubs & Organizations ______________________________________ Get involved! Explore our student-run organizations and the opportunities each of them has to offer you. Student organizations and student government provide excellent opportunities for practicing the skills and principles taught in the classroom and used in life beyond “The Hill.”
Two Types of Clubs: Funded and Independent ....................................... All student clubs and organizations must support the educational mission of the College and be approved by the Office of Student Affairs. The regulations governing clubs and organizations can be found in Section II of the Key. Most student clubs and organizations have been granted funding by the Student Senate, through the Student Finance Board, and are subject to its regulations. Groups which
are self-supporting, while still requiring approval by the Dean of Students for their existence, do not fall under the governance of the SFB; these independent clubs are marked by an asterisk (*) in the list below. Both funded and independent groups are equally valuable to the campus community.
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