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Association
for Supervision and Curriculum
Development (ASCD)
Purpose: The Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)
is a nationwide group of educators
that work to keep educators informed
about current trends and policies
in the field. ASCD holds forums,
conferences, and publishes literature
for its members. USM's chapter
is the only one recognized
at both the state and national levels in
Kansas.
Advisor: Sr. Mary Pat Lenahan,
Associate Professor, Education
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Campus
Ministry
Purpose:
Campus Ministry is here to provide
a fun, spiritual atmosphere for students
and faculty. Campus Ministry accepts those from every denomination to
share the spirit of Christ.
Advisor: Heather Coates, Campus
Minister
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Phi
Alpha Theta
Purpose:
Phi Alpha Theta is a national honors society for students with interest in history
(not necessarily History majors). Members earn acceptance to the honor society, joining other students already in the organization.
Phi Alpha Theta also provides greater access to other similar
organizations and groups, and scholarly materials.
Advisor: Ken Mulliken, Chair, History & Political Science Department, Professor, History & Political Science
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Science
and Math Club (SAM)
Purpose:
The Science and Math Club (SAM) provides educational, service, and
social opportunities for students
interested in science and mathematics.
SAM members participate in field
trips, student presentations, poster
presentations, and other academic
activities. The group provides services to the community by engaging
in recycling projects on campus
and by sponsoring food drives. SAM
meets monthly while school is in session.
Advisor: Rick Silvey, Chair, Science and Mathematics Department, Professor, Mathematics
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Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Purpose:
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans and implements activities
for the entire student body population. CAB's most popular activities include monthly
bowling parties, discount movie nights,
comedians, dances, and music concerts. Activities are usually free of charge or reasonably priced.
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Student
Government Association (SGA)
Purpose:
The Student Government Association
(SGA) is the chief voice and organizational
body for students. Under its leadership,
students communicate their needs
to the university. Because the
university and SGA are committed
to the mission of service, SGA, through Tower Power, raises
funds and awareness for a not-for-profit
agency. In recent years, SGA
has raised funds for numerous agencies throughout Kansas. The freshmen, sophomore,
junior, and senior classes are each represented
on SGA. SGA also provides fun, traditional
events for the campus.
Advisor: Keith Hansen, Dean of Students
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USM
College Republicans
Purpose:
The USM College Republicans promote the principles
of the Republican Party among members
of the University of Saint Mary campus
and community.
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USM Young
Democrats
Purpose:
The USM Young Democrats provide political
information to students at the University of Saint
Mary while holding events that increase
awareness of world issues.
Advisor: Rick Silvey, Chair, Science and Mathematics Department, Professor, Mathematics |
