STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS http://www.utulsa.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/Student%20Organizat... STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Student Commitment In spring 2004, in an extensive, campus-wide process, The University of Tulsa Student Association developed and adopted a statement of student commitment and a corresponding pledge to express our commitment to the university and its mission. These statements were accepted by Board of Trustees. It reads: We, the students of The University of Tulsa, support the university’s virtues of wisdom, faith and service by affirming that: We strive for excellence in the pursuit of wisdom by encouraging free and open inquiry which is fundamental to the pursuit of knowledge, preserving our academic integrity by maintaining the highest ethical standards in our studies, and valuing the relationships with our professors who provide a rich learning environment. We acknowledge the university’s foundation on a faith in God and respect the faith traditions of all individuals. We seek opportunities for service to benefit the university and the Tulsa community as an expression of appreciation toward those who facilitate and support our education and student community. In all we do, we seek to strengthen our community by promising to stand against behaviors and actions that breach this pledge and demean others in the campus community – students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Through our contributions we will endeavor to leave The University of Tulsa a better community than when we entered it. Student Pledge: As a student of The University of Tulsa, I pledge to strive for excellence in the pursuit of wisdom, to acknowledge the university’s foundation on a faith in God while respecting the faith traditions of all individuals, and to be of service to others in accordance with the ideals set forth in the Student Commitment. Expectations Statement Guiding the Relationship Between The University of Tulsa and its Student Organizations At The University of Tulsa, students govern their organizations with minimal administration intrusion, but staff members are available who provide guidance, advice, direction, and support to officers and members. Through the Division of Enrollment and Student Services, the University annually allocates a significant amount of money to the Student Association to support its campus-wide programming efforts. Additionally, in spring 1995, students passed a resolution assessing themselves a student activity fee. These funds are in turn allocated by the Student Association through the Student Activities Board (SAB) to support the programs and activities of student organizations that meet the requirements of the SA constitution and bylaws and are recognized by the Student Activities Board. High expectations are held for the manner in which students manage the business of their organizations. The items below clarify these expectations. Officers and members of University of Tulsa student organizations are expected to: 1) recognize their obligations to be positive representatives of TU in all their activities and programs; 2) conduct their fiscal affairs in accordance with University policies and procedures; 3) follow sound business practices, and meet their fiscal obligations in a timely fashion; 4) follow established procedures for adhering to SAB and Student Association standards, policies, and procedures; 5) adhere to all University policies and procedures, including but not limited to those printed each year in the Student Handbook; 6) maintain open lines of communication and act in good faith in alerting the University to issues or situations that may reflect the image of the University, its members, or the organization in an unfavorable light; 7) establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the staff members in the Office of Student Affairs. The National Greek organizations with chapters at TU have a special relationship with the University. Specifically, fraternities and sororities are subject to the rules, regulations, and oversight of their national organizations and officers. Additionally, fraternities and sororities, through their house corporation boards, are responsible for maintaining the chapter houses. Sororities have partial responsibility while fraternities have full responsibility for the upkeep of their houses. The University holds the following expectations for fraternities and sororities in addition to those listed above. Officers and members of The University of Tulsa's national social and service fraternities and sororities are expected to: 1) adhere to all national/international organization policies in order to maintain their campus charter; 2) for those with chapter housing, have a functioning house corporation board and annually provide one contact name, address, and telephone number from this corporation to the Office of Student Affairs; 3) allow only students enrolled at TU to reside in chapter housing; 4) maintain the exterior of the chapter house and lawn so as to present an attractive, clean, welcoming appearance; 5) maintain the interior of the chapter house in accordance with fire, health, safety, and local building codes; 6) be members in good standing of one of the recognized governing bodies in the Greek Community: Interfraternity Council or the Panhellenic Council; 7) establish and maintain alumni/alumnae support for the purpose of providing continuity, stability, information, training, leadership, business expertise, and maturity; and annually provide one contact name, address, and telephone number to the Office of Student Affairs. The officers and members of SAB-recognized organizations expect The University of Tulsa administration to: 1) support a strong system of student organizations and groups to meet the needs and interests of the 1 of 15 3/30/2007 4:19 PM STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS http://www.utulsa.edu/studentaffairs/organizations/Student%20Organizat... campus community; 2) recognize and support student self-government in the operations of student organizations and groups that are recognized by the Student Activities Board of the Student Association; 3) support campus programs and events through funding to the Student Association from the University's annual operating budget; 4) through the Office of Student Affairs/Dean of Students, provide advising, support, guidance, and direction to officers and members of student organizations. In addition to the above, the members of the national service and social fraternities and sororities expect The University of Tulsa administration to: 1) include the on-campus chapter houses as housing options in the materials sent to prospective and current students; 2) make available to active chapters the names and addresses of students who have paid their admission deposits to the University to assist the chapters in their Rush process; 3) encourage and foster communication between the local active chapters, the governing organizations (IFC and Panhellenic), and the administration; 4) through the office of Student Affairs, identify an individual to serve as Greek Advisor to provide advising, guidance, support, and direction to officers, members, and alumni advisors; 5) assist the officers of Panhellenic and the Interfraternity Council with an annual review and assessment of the Rush process and the progress of the Greek system and its relationship to The University of Tulsa. Student Organizations For a more complete and updated listing of registered student organizations (SAB list), contact the Student Association Office (Ext. 3130) in Allen Chapman Activity Center or the Coordinator of Student Activities in Allen Chapman Activity Center, Room #206 (Ext. 2585). A ACT-TU (Actors, Costumers, and Technicians at TU) (ACT-TU pronounced ACT 2) President: Sarah Smith, [email protected] Advisor: James Gregory, [email protected] , 631-2849. ACT-TU is a theatre organization designed to be the students' representative to the Department of Theatre. The Chapter's purposes are to assess and voice concerns, to have a say in the theatre decision-making process concerning the season productions and other events, and, in general, to provide an outlet for all theatrical areas to come together as one. Being a theatre major/minor is not necessary to join ACT-TU - only an interest in the theatre and in making TU Theatre better. Afghanistan Perceivers/Sherlock Holmes Club Contact: Jane Langston, Ext. 2516 [email protected] Advisor: Joe Kestner, [email protected] , 631-2817 The Sherlock Holmes Club, the official name of the group is "Afghanistan Perceivers" because the first thing Sherlock said to Dr. Watson was, "I perceive you have been in Afghanistan." The lunch club, subtitled "The Brown Bagatelle club," (Bring your own lunch) meets on the first Friday of each month in the Cyber Cafe, in McFarlin Library. We meet from 11:30 - 1:15. Many people on staff, who only have one hour for lunch, just drop in and out at whatever time is convenient. There are three groups within the Afghanistan Perceivers: The Central Press Syndicate meets at Borders on 21st Street on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Brown Bagatelle Club that meets here on campus and the Perceiver Players, an acting troop meets as needed. Alpha Epsilon Delta President: Kara Schull, [email protected] Advisor : Dr. Richard Reeder, [email protected] , 631-2757 Alpha Epsilon Delta is an honor society with the objective of stimulating an appreciation of the importance