Piedmont College - Clubs & Organizations

STUDENT HONOR SOCIETIES

Alpha Chi is a national honor society which recognizes students for their academic leadership and ability. The Alpha Chi chapter at Piedmont College is called the Georgia Epsilon Chapter because Piedmont College was the fifth chapter of this society in the State of Georgia. Membership is open by invitation only to the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes.

The Torch is an honor society for women students at Piedmont College. Requirements for membership are (1) completion of two years of work at Piedmont, (2) the maintenance of a GPA of 3.5 or higher and (3) high moral character. New members are selected annually by the members of the society based on the above criteria.

Psi Chi is an honor society which seeks to stimulate excellence in the scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theater Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont's cast of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each individual has spent in various college theater productions.

Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society. Requirements for membership are a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond English 101 and 102, at least a “B” average in all English classes, placement in the top 35 percent of the class, and completion of at least three semesters of college course work.

ACADEMIC & SOCIAL CLUBS

The Anthropology Club promotes and encourages interest in past and present cultures of our region, as well as peoples and cultures throughout the world.

The Art Club is open to all students interested in the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry making, and other two and three-dimensional media.

The Congregational Club is sponsored by the Congregational Churches, whose purpose is to promote a free Christian way of life among the youth of our country; to unite all young people in worship, fellowship, and service; to develop the spiritual qualities in leadership; and to convey our ideas to the world through Christian action. Whether a new or returning student, you are encouraged to get involved with one or more of the ministry opportunities being made available to you.

The History Society welcomes as members all students, faculty, and staff interested in the study of history. The society's activities include field trips, guest speakers and scholarly fellowship. The society holds regularly scheduled meetings to plan activities, elect student officers, and encourage historical scholarship.

The Literary Society furthers the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of all genres of literature. The Society is open to anyone interested in reading or writing literature. The group holds regular meetings and attends literary festivals in the southeast.

The Math and Physics Club is for those interested in the fields of mathematics or physics. Members discuss problems relating to math and physics in the modern world. Students are given opportunities to explore career paths and to expand their knowledge in these fields.

The "P" Club (Piedmont Letter Club) promotes organized sports and encourages participation in wholesome, active recreation. It also promotes competition between students, groups, and individuals in a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Membership in the "P" club is for all men and women athletes who have lettered in a sport. Associate membership is open to anyone interested in supporting Piedmont athletics.

The Psychology Club seeks to stimulate excellence in the scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The Psychology Club is open to all students interested in the study of psychology.

The Science Club is open to all students who have an interest in any field of science.

The Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE) is for students interested in the teaching profession. This group is affiliated with the Student National Education Association (SNEA). The club meets once each month and cooperates closely with the Department of Education in arranging programs for prospective members of the teaching profession.

The Student Government Association (SGA) has general responsibility for all student organizations and student-sponsored campus activities under the oversight of the Dean of Student Affairs. In addition, it serves to address student concerns and is an advocate for the student body in relation to the College administration. The SGA is a representative form of government made up of officers elected at large and representatives from each class. Every spring the sophomore, junior and senior classes elect two representatives each to the SGA. The freshman class representatives are elected early in the fall. Class representatives have voting rights in decisions made by SGA.

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) encourages, stimulates, and promotes students' interest, study and participation in free enterprise.

Rotaract is sponsored by the Habersham County Rotary club with the goal of introducing students to the ideals of Rotary International. Membership is open to all students who are willing to support Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self."

RADIO STATIONS

The Piedmont College AM radio station, WRFP, may be received on any AM radio station within about 200 feet of the campus, on a frequency of 530 AM and may also be accessed on the internet at www.wrfp.freeservers.com. The campus radio station is on the air Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The station is located in Daniel Hall, Room 108. Students interested in working at the station should attend the organizational meeting in the fall. Students working for the radio station may take MCOM 110, a one-hour practicum for credit.

In the 1996-97 academic year, the College became a part of the National Public Radio Network when WPPR 88.3 went on the air. The station carries programming from National Public Radio and Georgia Peach State Radio Network.





	Clubs and Organizations See Club Regulations STUDENT HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Chi is a national honor society which recognizes students for their academic leadership and ability. The Alpha Chi chapter at Piedmont College is called the Georgia Epsilon Chapter because Piedmont College was the fifth chapter of this society in the State of Georgia. Membership is open by invitation only to the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes. The Torch is an honor society for women students at Piedmont College. Requirements for membership are (1) completion of two years of work at Piedmont, (2) the maintenance of a GPA of 3.5 or higher and (3) high moral character. New members are selected annually by the members of the society based on the above criteria. Psi Chi is an honor society which seeks to stimulate excellence in the scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theater Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont's cast of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each individual has spent in various college theater productions. Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society. Requirements for membership are a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond English 101 and 102, at least a “B” average in all English classes, placement in the top 35 percent of the class, and completion of at least three semesters of college course work. ACADEMIC & SOCIAL CLUBS The Anthropology Club promotes and encourages interest in past and present cultures of our region, as well as peoples and cultures throughout the world. The Art Club is open to all students interested in the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry making, and other two and three-dimensional media. The Congregational Club is sponsored by the Congregational Churches, whose purpose is to promote a free Christian way of life among the youth of our country; to unite all young people in worship, fellowship, and service; to develop the spiritual qualities in leadership; and to convey our ideas to the world through Christian action. Whether a new or returning student, you are encouraged to get involved with one or more of the ministry opportunities being made available to you. The History Society welcomes as members all students, faculty, and staff interested in the study of history. The society's activities include field trips, guest speakers and scholarly fellowship. The society holds regularly scheduled meetings to plan activities, elect student officers, and encourage historical scholarship. The Literary Society furthers the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of all genres of literature. The Society is open to anyone interested in reading or writing literature. The group holds regular meetings and attends literary festivals in the southeast. The Math and Physics Club is for those interested in the fields of mathematics or physics. Members discuss problems relating to math and physics in the modern world. Students are given opportunities to explore career paths and to expand their knowledge in these fields. The "P" Club (Piedmont Letter Club) promotes organized sports and encourages participation in wholesome, active recreation. It also promotes competition between students, groups, and individuals in a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Membership in the "P" club is for all men and women athletes who have lettered in a sport. Associate membership is open to anyone interested in supporting Piedmont athletics. The Psychology Club seeks to stimulate excellence in the scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The Psychology Club is open to all students interested in the study of psychology. The Science Club is open to all students who have an interest in any field of science. The Student Georgia Association of Educators (SGAE) is for students interested in the teaching profession. This group is affiliated with the Student National Education Association (SNEA). The club meets once each month and cooperates closely with the Department of Education in arranging programs for prospective members of the teaching profession. The Student Government Association (SGA) has general responsibility for all student organizations and student-sponsored campus activities under the oversight of the Dean of Student Affairs. In addition, it serves to address student concerns and is an advocate for the student body in relation to the College administration. The SGA is a representative form of government made up of officers elected at large and representatives from each class. Every spring the sophomore, junior and senior classes elect two representatives each to the SGA. The freshman class representatives are elected early in the fall. Class representatives have voting rights in decisions made by SGA. Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) encourages, stimulates, and promotes students' interest, study and participation in free enterprise. Rotaract is sponsored by the Habersham County Rotary club with the goal of introducing students to the ideals of Rotary International. Membership is open to all students who are willing to support Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self." RADIO STATIONS The Piedmont College AM radio station, WRFP, may be received on any AM radio station within about 200 feet of the campus, on a frequency of 530 AM and may also be accessed on the internet at www.wrfp.freeservers.com. The campus radio station is on the air Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The station is located in Daniel Hall, Room 108. Students interested in working at the station should attend the organizational meeting in the fall. Students working for the radio station may take MCOM 110, a one-hour practicum for credit. In the 1996-97 academic year, the College became a part of the National Public Radio Network when WPPR 88.3 went on the air. The station carries programming from National Public Radio and Georgia Peach State Radio Network.