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Honor Society of the Two Year College. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa STUDENT ACTIVITIES is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for the development of Associated Students of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars and eligibility to apply for Phi All students become members of the Associated Students of Sierra Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships. For additional information, contact College (ASSC) upon enrollment and are guaranteed equal and unbiased Tim Haenny, Campus Life Coordinator, or visit the honors page (http:// representation by the elected representatives of the Student Senate. www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/honors.php) Campus Activities on the website. Learning opportunities for Sierra College students extend beyond the Reference: Sierra College Board Policies/Administrative Procedures classroom to the many extracurricular opportunities available at district Chapter 5 (http://www.sierracollege.edu/about-us/board/policies/ campuses. The ASSC provides avenues to develop leadership skills and chapter5.php) . provide service to the college and the community while exploring a wide range of ideas and perspectives.

The Student Senate is the formal voice of the students and provides the opportunity to participate in the shared governance of Sierra College. The officers of the Student Senate represent the students to the faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees.

Student clubs enhance the college experience through student involvement in specialized fields of interest associated with an academic major, a personal interest in a particular activity, or service to the college or the community. See the complete list of campus clubs (http:// www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/campus-life/clubs) on the website.

The Campus Life office, located in J-7 at the Rocklin campus, is a resource center dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all students. The Campus Life program provides pathways for students to become informed, educated leaders and citizens. Athletics Sierra College supports opportunities for student athletes to continue their pursuit of individual goals academically and athletically by providing a quality program of intercollegiate competition for men and women. Wolverine teams compete in the following:

Men’s Sports—, basketball, football, golf, swimming, water polo and wrestling;

Women’s Sports—basketball, beach (sand) volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo.

Sierra College is a member of the Community College Athletic Association and competes in the Big 8 Conference and the Northern California Football Association’s Nor Cal League. Other members of the Big 8 Conference include American River, Cosumnes River, Diablo Valley, Folsom Lake, Modesto, Sacramento City, San Joaquin Delta and Santa Rosa. Other football teams competing in the Nor Cal League include , , , , and .

Any student interested in participating should check with the various coaches or the athletic director regarding special rules covering residence, number of units carried, transfers, etc. For information, call (916) 660-8100. Honor Society Sierra College students who have completed 12 units of degree applicable credit at Sierra College with a 3.5 GPA are eligible to join the college’s Beta Mu Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International

Sierra College Catalog 2016-2017