MISSION The Office for Student Organizations creates and fosters leadership and involvement opportunities that enhance personal, interpersonal, and organizational development for Murray State University students. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS In 2018 – 2019, there were 173 student organizations recognized by the Office of Registered Student Organizations. These organizations are representatives of twelve (12) selective categories: Open (open to all students), Greek, Residential, Sports/Recreation, Political, Religious, Service, Departmental, Professional, Honor Society, Environmental and International. 2018 -2019 Student Organization Registry. A American Industrial Hygiene Association Active Minds (Student Chapter) Ads Club American Institute of Professional Geologists Advocating for Respect Culture Student Chapter Agribusiness Club American Medical Women's Association Agriculture Ambassadors American Society of Safety Professionals Agriculture Engineering Technology Club Amnesty International Agriculture Leadership Council Animal Technology and Health Club Agronomy Club Archery Club Alpha Delta Pi Epsilon Omicron chapter Aspiring Authors Alpha Gamma Delta Association for Computing Machinery Alpha Gamma Rho Association of Information Technology Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Zeta Professionals Zeta Chapter Association of Postsecondary Education Alpha Kappa Psi Administrative Leaders Alpha Mu Gamma Association of Telecommunications Systems Management Alpha Omicron Pi B Alpha Sigma Alpha Baptist Campus Ministry Alpha Sigma Phi Bass Anglers Alpha Tau Omega Belize Student Organization Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honor Society (Eta Chapter) Best Buddies Alpha Zeta Beta Beta Beta Black Student Council Page 2 of 10 Block and Bridle H C Hart Residential College Council Campus Activities Board Health & Wellness Education Association Campus Lights Her Campus Murray State Clay Target Club Hester Residential College Council College Democrats Horticulture Club College Republicans Honors Student Council College of Education & Human Services Horseman's Association Student Ambassadors I Collegiate FFA Indian Students Association Collegiate 4H Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Criminal Justice Society Inter-Fraternity Council D International Cultures and Languages Dance Company Association Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated International Student Organization Delta Zeta J Design Ideas for Humanity Japanese Club Duck's Unlimited Journey Student Organization E Judicial Board Elizabeth College Honor Society K Elizabeth College Residential College Council Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity Eloquent Commitment to Helping Our Sisters Kappa Delta Incorporated Kappa Delta Pi English Student Organization Kentucky Association of Nursing Students Environmental Engineering Technology Society Kentucky Education Association Environmental Student Society Korean Students Association Episcopal College Fellowship L Epsilon Nu Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Lambda Chi Alpha Euclidean Math Club Lambda Zeta Omicron Exercise Science Club League of Legends Club F Lee Clark Residential College Council Family and Consumer Sciences Lions Club Fencing LoveMKY Campus Ministry Fulbright Club M G Men's Club Soccer G.A.M.E (Game, Anime, Magna, Enthusiasts) Middle Level Association Game Lab Ministry Open to All Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Mock Trial Club Gentlemen's Service Club Model United Nations Club GeoClub Page 3 of 10 M-Track Records Residential College Association Murray Christian Fellowship Rho Sigma Kappa N Richmond College Residential College Council National Art Education Association Student Rodeo Club Chapter Rotaract Club National Council of Teachers of English Rowing Team National Panhellenic Council Running Club National Residence Hall Honorary S National Society of Collegiate Scholars Saudi Student Organization National Society of Leadership and Success SciFi Club National Student Speech Language Hearing Secular Student Alliance Association Sigma Alpha New Life Campus Ministry Sigma Alpha Iota Newman House Catholic Campus Ministry for Sigma Alpha Lambda Murray State University Sigma Chi O Sigma Phi Epsilon Occupational Therapy Association Sigma Pi Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership Sigma Sigma Sigma honor society Society for Human Resource Management Omicron Sigma Kappa Sock N Buskin Order of Omega Speech and Debate Union Organization of Murray Art Students Springer-Franklin Residential College Council P St. Jude Up 'til Dawn Panhellenic Council Student Ambassadors (Office of Recruitment) Phi Kappa Tau Student Association of Social Workers Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Student Chapter of American Society for Pi Kappa Alpha Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Pre Health Professionals Student Council for Exceptional Children Pre-Law Student Association Student Government Association Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society Student Members of The American Chemical Psychology Club Society Murray State Chapter Public Relations Student Society of America Student Nutrition Association Q Student TESOL (Teaching English of Other R Languages) Organization Racer Band Super Smash Bros. Club Racer Girls T Racer Veteran Students of America TV Club Racers for Christ U Radical Athlete and Student Oasis Ministry V Regents Residential College Voices of Praise Ministries Page 4 of 10 W Women in STEM Wesley Foundation X White Residential College Council Y Wildlife & Fisheries Society Z Women in Mathematics Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. STUDENT ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION RSO Registration Information Initial Student Organization Registration 158 (September 10, 2018) New RSOs 18 Re-Recognized RSOs 155 RSOs increased from initial registration 15 Page 5 of 10 CAMPUS CONNECTIONS – STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR Each year, during Great Beginnings, the Center for Student Involvement hosts an annual student organization fair called “Campus Connections!” This year, the event was held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Curris Center Small Ballroom. One table and two chairs are provided for each student organization that registers. This year, we had 30 student organizations register and participate. Fair Survey (7 participants) Range Bad Fine Good Very Good Questions Event Marketing & Advertising 14.3% (1) 71.4% (5) 14.3% (1) 0% Resources Offered 0% 28.6% (2) 71.4% (5) 0% Venue Space 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 28.6% (2) 0% Event Time/Date 0% 14.3% (1) 71.4% (5) 14.3% (1) Range 1 2 3 4 5 Questions Usefulness of Resources Offered 0% 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 28.6% (2) 0% Overall Communication 0% 28.6% (2) 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 0% Overall Satisfaction 14.3% (1) 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 14.3% (1) 0% Comments: I think these fairs are great, however, I do think they need to be marketed/advertised better. Also I think it needs to be held in a more accessible, more widely seen space. We have been a part of a few of these and we saw the least amount of foot traffic and students at this one in comparison to other fairs in the past. Most students didn't know it was even going on and some didn't know where it was. But as a word of encouragement, we love these fairs and they are a great way to be seen by students, especially freshman, and get students plugged in. The location was inconvenient for those setting up as it was laid out in long rows in narrow space, making it difficult to get in and out. It was also in one of the least traveled spaces on campus, making it unhelpful for attracting individuals that didn't make a special effort to seek it out. I think that it could have been in a better space it wasn’t very approachable Page 6 of 10 RSO ORIENTATION The Center for Student Involvement believes that through proper training and the providing of accurate and appropriate information, all registered student organizations will become better equipped with the tools necessary to succeed and will be able to provide enriching activities that will only enhance student life at Murray State University. During the 2018 – 2019 academic year, all registered student organizations were asked to attend an orientation training program that provided updated an accurate information on office policies & procedures, upcoming events and deadlines, and the introduction of new resources available to organizations. Orientation Survey (23 recipients) Range Bad Fine Good Very Good Questions Event Marketing & Advertising 0% 21.7% (5) 52.2% (12) 26.1% (6) Information Presented 0% 8.7% (2) 39.1% (9) 52.2% (12) Resources Offered 0% 4.3% (1) 39.1% (9) 56.5% (13) Range 1 2 3 4 5 Questions Usefulness of Information Presented 0% 0% 13% (3) 26.1% (6) 60.9% (14) Usefulness of Resources Offered 0% 0% 8.7% (2) 39.1% (9) 52.2% (12) Overall Communication 0% 0% 8.7% (2) 47.8% (11) 43.5% (10) Overall Satisfaction 0% 0% 4.3% (1) 43.5% (10) 52.2% (12) Comments: It was GREAT!! Great job Page 7 of 10 LEADERSHIP The Center for Student Involvement believes in the pursuit of enhancing student life through enriching student leadership opportunities offered through the involvement of various student organizations recognized by the University. Each April, the Center for Student Involvement likes to recognize outstanding student leaders by celebrating their accomplishments at the annual Student Government Association Student Leadership Awards & Recognition Banquet. There are eight awards, five individual and three organizational, that students & advisors can nominate various student leaders for. These awards are: Individual o Vice President of Student Affairs Top 10 Student Leaders o A Rising Racer o Graduate Student Leadership & Service