"The Green Pages" Student Handbook '07-'08
Campus Activities
Campus Activities, Organizations and Clubs
General Information
As a JU student, you are more than just someone attending classes, writing papers or working through a lab assignment. Although your academic work is the primary reason for being in college, your participation in non-academic campus activities make the college experience more fulfilling and is equally important. JU offers a broad range of co-curricular activities, with more than 70 student organizations to suit your interests and talents. Whether you are someone who likes investigative reporting, planning events, chairing committees or volunteering your time and talent to the community, your involvement in campus activities provides opportunities to develop skills and talents, and prepare you for future professional and civic leadership. These activities also serve as constructive outlets for ideas and energy that complement your classroom learning. JU encourages you to pursue all of the co-curricular activities that interest you; however, your primary purpose for enrolling at JU is the achievement of your academic goals.
Campus Activities - 256-7520
Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
The Campus Activities Office (CAO) is responsible for advising the main programming organizations on campus (SGA, Dolphin Productions, Intramurals, and Fraternity and Sorority Life) and for providing a well-rounded, co-curricular activity program. Campus Activities also supervises campus clubs, special events, leadership development, the fitness center, the pool, and the Davis Student Commons.
Campus Ministry - 256-7520
Sam Marks Chapel
Current organized church affiliations include the Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Newman Club Catholic Student Ministry, Hillel, Victory Campus Ministries (Resolution), and Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry.
Dolphin Productions - 256-7521
Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
Dolphin Productions (DP) is the student-run programming board at Jacksonville University. They offer a variety of programs throughout the school year. DP is composed of a student director and seven student coordinators who are in charge of areas such as movies, speakers, comedy, cultural & the arts, concerts, and Homecoming. DP events are a great way to have some fun with your fellow JU students.
Fraternity and Sorority Life - 256-7520
Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
Jacksonville University’s fraternity/sorority community is rich in opportunities for leadership, scholarship, social interaction and community service. Women may participate in the “recruitment” or “intake” activities of seven (inter)national sororities: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Sigma Theta, Gamma Eta, and Gamma Phi Beta. Eight (inter)national fraternities are available to JU men: Delta Chi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the communications link and governing body for the JU fraternities. The IFC strives to promote healthy growth in the fraternity community and to foster cooperation among fraternities. The Panhellenic Council furthers the ideals of women’s sororities, generates cooperation among women’s organizations and serves as the governing body for JU sororities. Information about joining a fraternity or sorority can be obtained by contacting the Assistant Director of Campus Activities/ Student Commons.
Interim Student Governance Council - 256-7522
Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
In May 2007, the University announced a plan to make the system of student governance one that is truly representative of the student body, and more oriented towards serving fellow students. This plan was implemented due to the organizational challenges experienced by the Student Government Association (SGA) during the Spring 2007 semester. An "Interim Student Governance Council" was appointed to critically examine student government at the University, and quickly develop a plan for redesigning and reinstating a student governance system. The Interim Student Governance Council consists of appointed members from major campus organizations.
Intramurals - 256-7537
Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
The purpose of the intramural program is to encourage student participation in organized, competitive and non-competitive recreational sports. The Intramural Board is composed of students who coordinate the major sport programs as well as one- and two-day tournaments.
Major sports include flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and softball. One- and two-day events include dodgeball, badminton, golf, basketball, bowling, horseshoes, table tennis, sand volleyball, swimming, indoor soccer and inner tube water polo. JU students, staff, administration and faculty are eligible to participate in the Intramural Sports Program.
Intercollegiate Athletics - 256-7400
Jacksonville University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and an institutional member of the Atlantic Sun Conference (“ASun”). Football is a member of the I-AA Pioneer Football League (PFL). Varsity teams compete in men and women’s basketball, men’s (delete) baseball, men and women’s crew, men and women’s soccer, men and women’s tennis, men and women’s golf, men and women’s cross country, women’s indoor/outdoor track and field, men’s (delete) football, women’s softball and women’s volleyball. Football does participate in a JV program. Students interested in trying out for a team should contact the appropriate coach. Intercollegiate Athletics is located in the Athletic Field House. JU also sponsors a cheerleading squad that performs at home games for football and basketball.
Leadership Program (LEAD@JU) - 256-7520
Campus Activities Office – Davis Student Commons, 3rd Floor
The Campus Activities Office coordinates a variety of leadership training and development endeavors for student leaders which aim to provide you with great opportunities to enhance your understanding and abilities as a leader among your student peers, and in your years beyond JU.
NROTC - 256-7480
Tillie K. Fowler Building
The Naval Reserve Office Training Corps (NROTC) Program at Jacksonville University is designed to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, students are commissioned into the Naval Service as active duty U.S. Navy Ensigns or Marine Corps Second Lieutenants, earning competitive salaries with full medical benefits. Newly commissioned officers serve in a wide variety of specialties including Surface Warfare, Submarine Warfare, Naval Aviation, Special Warfare, Special Operations, Nurse Corps and Marine Corps Aviation and Infantry.
There are two ways to participate in the NROTC program: the Scholarship Program and the College Program. The Scholarship Program should be pursued during a student’s senior year in high school or within their first year in college. This program pays for full tuition, fees and offers a monthly stipend of $250-400 based on class standing. College Program students may be nominated during their freshman and sophomore years for a scholarship based on academic achievement and completion of one full semester in the NROTC unit. College Program students do not get a monthly stipend until they are selected for a scholarship. If selected for a scholarship, tuition and fees will also be paid.
Student Media - 256-7520
Jacksonville University has a variety of student media outlets. All groups are staffed by students, advised by faculty and supervised by a Media Board. The Navigator - newspaper, The Riparian - yearbook, The Aquarian literary magazine, the Dolphin Channel, and Dolphin Radio all provide excellent opportunities for real world training.
Clubs/Organizations - 256-7520
To provide even more opportunities outside the classroom, Campus Activities sponsors numerous student clubs; these clubs are very active in campus life and host a variety of events throughout the year. Each Fall, the CAO hosts a Club Fair to showcase the many clubs and organizations available on campus. For information on how to start a new club, please visit the CAO.
Honors & Academic Societies
Alpha Eta Rho (aviation)
Alpha Kappa Psi (business)
Alpha Omicron Alpha (aviation)
Alpha Psi Omega (drama)
Beta Beta Beta (biology)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (geographic)
Honor Student Association
JU Medical Profession Society
Math Society
Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership)
Phi Alpha Theta (history)
Phi Kappa Phi (honors)
Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)
Psychology Club
TEACh (Kappa Delta Psi)
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Sororities
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Sigma Theta
Gamma Eta
Gamma Phi Beta
Fraternities
Delta Chi
Kappa Alpha Psi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Diversity and Ministry
Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Black Student Union
Campus Crusade for Christ
Caribbean Student Association
Dolphin Diversity
Hillel
International Student Association
Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry
Newman Club (Catholic ministry)
Resolution
United Multicultural Association
Media
Aquarian
Florida Public Relations Assoc.
Riparian (Yearbook)
Navigator (school newspaper)
Radio Station JU 108
Service
Student Oceanic Society
Up ‘til Dawn
Best Buddies
Special Interest
American Association of Airport Executives
Anything Anime
B-Sharp
Chemical Society
Creative Arts Society
Dance Dance Revolution
Entrepreneurship Club
Environmental Conservation Organization
Feast & Folly Renaissance Players
Health & Wellness Team
The Inklings (Literature & Art Society)
Music Entertainment Industry Student Association
National Society of Professional Engineers
Philosophy Club
Political Science Society
Student Nursing Association
Toastmasters
US Institute Theater Technology
Women in Aviation
Governance and Leadership
Ambassadors
Commuter Council
Dolphin Productions
Green Key
Panhellenic Council
Interfraternity Council
Residence Hall Association
Student Government Association
Sports/Recreational
Cheerleaders
Flight Team
Intramurals
Lacrosse Club
Phinatics
Physical Education Majors Club
Sailing Club
Scuba Diving Club
Student Athletic Advisory Council
Wrestling Club