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needs. The Commuter Student Association (CSA) serves as the voice STUDENT LIFE of our commuter students. The CSA also assists with commuter student orientation and provides social programming that encourages The Office of Student Life is committed to creating and facilitating involvement on campus. experiences that encourage an inclusive community and total student development. We are committed to fostering an environment Leadership Programs conducive to personal, ethical, cultural, emotional, social, spiritual, and Leadership development is a central component in all areas of student organizational development through co-curricular involvement. The Office affairs. The Office of Student Life primarily directs programs and services of Student Life facilitates the ten functional areas described below: to enhance student leadership development and provide opportunities for co-curricular involvement at Randolph-Macon College. Leadership Student Activities development is a continual process. Accordingly, a diverse range of The Office of Student Life provides support for student activities on programs, including our signature Leadership Fellows program, caters campus by providing spaces for programming, mentoring students on to a variety of student needs each semester. These opportunities event planning, and encouraging engagement on campus. The Commons help students gain an understanding of self, a working knowledge of Activities Board, advised by the Office of Student Life, serves as the leadership, and a connection with the community, resulting in stronger major programming board on campus, providing quality, student-run, and student organizations and confident student leaders. Randolph-Macon student-centered entertainment and events on campus. also has an active chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. Brock Commons The Brock Commons is the hub of co-curricular student life on campus. S.E.R.V.E. Program (Students Engaged in It is a place to relax, grab a bite to eat, shop the bookstore, get involved Responsible Volunteer Experiences) in student organizations, pick-up your mail, and any other number of things! Through its boards, committees, and student employment, The SERVE Program is the Randolph-Macon College volunteer and Brock Commons offers firsthand experience in citizenship and educates community service program. Launched in the fall of 2012, SERVE seeks students in leadership, social responsibility, and values. In all its to coordinate the efforts of the Randolph-Macon students, faculty, and processes, Brock Commons encourages self-directed activity, giving staff around service to others in keeping with the long-standing tradition maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual of service at the college. The Office of Student Life spearheads the social competency and group effectiveness. SERVE Program. Each year, students participate in over 13,000 hours of service. Projects range from the annual The Big Event to Macon a Difference Day. The SERVE program, in the Office of Student Life, is an Fraternity and Sorority Life integral part of Randolph-Macon’s leadership development programs and Fraternities have been a part of the college since 1869. These service initiatives. organizations provide opportunities for students to broaden their educational experiences and enrich their personal lives. The Greek Service Fellows organizations are regulated by the policies and procedures of the college. There are 11 international Greek-letter fraternities and sororities on the The Service Fellows Program is a multi-year experience that integrates campus. The following list includes the initial date of establishment at direct service opportunities with instruction, reflection, and exploration the college: Kappa Sigma, 1888; Theta Chi, 1949; Sigma Alpha Epsilon, of the contexts and root causes of social needs. The Service Fellows 1967; Sigma Phi Epsilon, 1906; Phi Delta Theta, 1874; Phi Kappa Sigma, Program enriches the learning experience and development of fellows as 2010; and Iota Phi Theta 2013 (for men); and Kappa Alpha Theta, 1984; they become builders of sustainable and just communities. The program Alpha Gamma Delta, 1987; Delta Zeta, 1991; and Alpha Kappa Alpha, is designed to operate much like a not-for-profit service organization. Inc., 2008 (for women). We are also privileged to have Alpha Phi Omega Service Fellows have the opportunity to progress through four years of Service Fraternity (co-ed). guided service, exploration, and reflection in this intentional co-curricular The Inter-fraternity Council is the governing body of the fraternity program. Fellows must participate in at least year two through four community and the Panhellenic Council is the governing body for the to complete the program. The Service Fellows Program provides real sororities on campus. These two nationally recognized organizations world experience combined with education and reflection in focused and are responsible for formulating policies on recruitment and new member intentional ways. education that touch upon fraternity/sorority relationships to the college administration and the total academic community. They also Student Government help to provide leadership experience and training for fraternity and The Student Government Association, deriving its authority and sorority members. There are three inter/national Greek honor societies responsibility from the administration and advised by the Office of established at Randolph-Macon College: The National Order of Omega Student Life, provides an important opportunity for students to develop Leadership Honorary Society, Gamma Sigma Alpha Academic Honor knowledge and experience in the use of basic democratic processes. Society, and Rho Lambda Panhellenic Honor Society. The Student Government Association is comprised of a senate of 24 members. The college encourages student self-government within the Commuter and Off-Campus Life established guidelines and supports student leaders in carrying out their Commuters comprise over 10% of the student body of Randolph-Macon responsibilities. In keeping with the college’s commitment to shared College. The goal of the Commuter and Off-Campus Life program governance, students participate in many decision-making bodies at is to connect these students with Randolph-Macon services, the the college and meet regularly with the president of the college and a community, involvement opportunities, and to advocate for their unique 2 Student Life

standing committee of the Board of Trustees. In addition, students sit on several faculty committees as full voting members. Student Organization Services The Office of Student Life oversees the overall student organization structure, including registration, training, and developmental activities. Randolph-Macon College has over 80 student organizations. These groups support the overall mission of the college and are involved in numerous activities, which promote student growth and development by enriching the academic experiences and providing opportunities to explore community interests, publications, and other avenues for involvement. Randolph-Macon students are encouraged to use student organizations to participate, connect, and discover during their time at the college.

The Office of Student Life invites you to find out more about our office and the opportunities that we provide by calling 804-752-3205, sending an e-mail to [email protected], or visiting us on the internet at www.rmc.edu/studentlife (http://www.rmc.edu/studentlife/).