Student Organizations

ORGANIZATIONS
Northern Arizona University registers many student organizations and special interest groups. Some of these student organizations are listed below.  Use the link provided above to review a complete listing of those organizations currently registered with Northern Arizona University.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES (ASWI)
University Union, Room 202, Box #6003, (928) 523-6946
The Associated Students for Women's Issues is a student representative organization at Northern Arizona University. ASWI provides a forum to voice the concerns of women at NAU and creates opportunity for leadership within a student group. An executive council consisting of 9 officers is elected every spring semester. The hired positions include: ASWI President, Director of Administration, Director of Communication, Director of Special Events, Director of Finance, Resource Room Director, V-Day Coordinator, Student Education Team (SET) Director, and the SET Administrative Aide. Membership is open to any NAU student who is interested in becoming involved.

ASWI developed and opened a resource room which is open to the NAU community. It contains a wide variety of books, magazines, movies and CDs. ASWI also produces a newsletter that discusses current issues such as sexual harassment and eating disorders, as well as publishing poetry and fictional material from members.

ASWI developed and sponsors the Student Education Team designed to inform students on issues such as sexual assault and acquaintance rape. An example of programming put on by SET is "Sex in the Dark".

ASWI also attempts to educate the campus community through various programs. Such topics include women in the workplace, homophobia, women as healers, Purple Ribbon Campaign (September) Women’s History Month (March), National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), and the annual Take Back the Night rally (in Spring).

ASWI is committed to equality on campus and the further advancement of women. Annually, ASWI members award the Senior Woman of the Year and Outstanding Faculty Woman of the Year to recognize the success women on campus have achieved through hard work and diligence. ASWI also awards three ($400) annual scholarships for students enrolled at NAU who demonstrate a commitment to women's issues and academic excellence. 

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) (Formerly AURH)
University Union Room 204
(928) 523-2341 / office
www.nau.edu/rha

 Individually we are residents; together we are the difference. We are the students’ voice.

 The second largest student organization, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a governmental organization that represents all students living on campus. Its purpose is to foster community within the residence halls by advocating for students on a local, regional, and national level.  As an organization, RHA plays an important role acting as a liaison between the students living on campus, the Associated Students of NAU, Residence Life, the administration, and the community at large. 

 RHA develops leadership opportunities for students, encourages innovative ideas, and fosters traditions through conferences, programming, services, and community outreach. The organization also sponsors scholarships, the Homecoming bonfire, and welcome and finals week support, as well as many different campus events throughout the year.  RHA additionally plays an integral role in the development of residence hall governments, capital improvements within the halls, and advocating for residential issues.

 Currently RHA maintains a General Council that is comprised of representatives from NAU’s 20 residence halls as well as an Executive Council of five elected officials that help to run, maintain, and coordinate the organization’s current and future endeavors.

 Get involved in your community by joining RHA! Meetings are held Mondays at 4 p.m. in the University Union. For more information, please stop by the RHA office, University Union Room 204, or call (928) 523-2341.

BLACK STUDENT UNION
Black Student Union is an organization dedicated to the empowerment and promotion of students’ ideals and values in an academic setting. It is a cultural organization that helps foster achievement in African American students. By promoting educational, social, and political activities, BSU is developing leadership and social awareness skills that are necessary in a changing society.

CLUB SPORTS
Recreation Center, 523-3111
Club Sports are recognized campus organizations registered with the Club Sports Office and the Office of Student Life. A club may either be registered as competitive or recreational. The Club Sports Office will assist each club sport in any way possible, but the actual club officers and the club itself are responsible for their own membership, coaches, and advisors. Current clubs registered with the Club Sports Office include Cycling, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Judo, Rodeo, Rugby, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and Men’s and Women's Volleyball. For more information concerning the development of a new club, or the involvement in an existing club, please contact the Club Sports Office.

GREEK LIFE
Fraternities and Sororities, Box #6100, (928) 523-5840, http://www.nau.edu/greeklife
The Greek Life Program at Northern Arizona University is administered through the Office of Residence Life. For more specific information about fraternities, please see the Interfraternity Council. For more specific information about sororities, see the Panhellenic Council or see the Greek Life Web Page at http://www.nau.edu/greeklife.

Other Greek Life organizations include:

1. Order of Omega - A national honor society for Greek leaders. To apply for membership, students must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average, have junior or senior standing, and have significant leadership involvement on campus.

2. GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) - Greek student organization responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Greek Alcohol Policy, as well as providing educational programming for Greek students with regard to important campus issues.

3. Greek Judicial Review Board - A Greek student organization empowered to hear judiciary matters involving fraternities and sororities as referred by the Office of Residence Life.

HONORARY SOCIETIES
The following is a list of honorary societies and departmentally related interest groups:

* Alpha Episilon Rho (Broadcasting)
* Alpha Kappa Psi (Business)
* Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Honor Society)
* Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
* Alpha Psi Omega (Drama)
* Alpha Sigma Chi (Accounting)
* Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)
* Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
* Delta Psi Kappa (Health, Physical Education, Recreation) 
* Delta Sigma Pi (Business)
* Epsilon Pi Tau (Industrial Education)
* Eta Sigma Delta (Hotel/Restaurant Management)
* Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography) 
* Golden Key (Junion/Senior Honor Society)
* Iota Iota Iota (Women's Studies) 
* Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
* Kappa Tau Alpha (Mass Communication)
* Phi Alpha (National German Society) 
* Phi Beta Lambda (Business)
* Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honorary Society)
* Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
* Psi Chi (Psychology)
* Phi Kappa Delta (Forensics)
* Phi Kappa Phi (Junior/Senior Honorary Society)
* Phi Mu Alpha (Music)
* Phi Sigma Epsilon (Marketing) 
* Sigma Alpha Eta (Speech Pathology/Audiology)
* Sigma Alpha Iota (Music)
* Sigma Delta Chi (Journalism)
* Tau Beta Pi (Engineering) 
* Tau Beta Sigma (Band)
* Xi Sigma (Forestry) 

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
Box #6100, (928) 523-5840, http://home.nau.edu/greeklife/ifc.asp
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) of Northern Arizona University is the campus student organization which serves as the governing body of the 13 campus fraternities. The fraternities at NAU are diverse in their membership and focus areas, as each member organization has developed its own programs according to the needs of the individual chapter and based on recommendations from the national organizations. However, each organization is dedicated to providing leadership experience and opportunities, scholarship programs, social activities and community service.

The Interfraternity Council is responsible for ensuring communication among all Greek men's organizations, as well as coordinating membership recruitment. For more information about fraternities, please write to: Interfraternity Council, C/O Coordinator of Greek Life, NAU Box #6100, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6100.

The following are men's fraternities recognized by the IFC and Northern Arizona University:

 

      Delta Chi
      Delta Tau Delta
      Delta Upsilon 
      Kappa Alpha Order
      Kappa Sigma  
      Omega Delta Phi
      Phi Delta Theta
      Phi Sigma Kappa
      Pi Kappa Alpha
      Sigma Chi
      Sigma Nu

      Sigma Phi Epsilon

      Theta Chi

INTERNATIONAL CLUB
Center for International Education, Box 5598, (928) 523-2409, http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/%7Eianau-p/
The International Club is a student led organization that promotes cross-cultural interaction with people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. I-Club functions as a small global community and provides an opportunity for international and American students to get to know and understand different cultures. Meetings are held every Friday at 3pm in the Tinsley Hall Lobby (Building 44). Many activities are planned throughout the semester, such as cultural presentations, trips, hiking, international festivals, potlucks, service projects, and community outreach events. For more information please call: 523-2409 or come by the Center for International Education, Tinsley Hall, Building 44, Room 102.

M.E.Ch.A.
(Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano De Aztlan) is a Chicano student organization that seeks to make existing institutions more responsive to student needs. By developing a supportive environment for Chicano students to develop skills necessary for social and cultural growth, they are insuring that future leaders are aware of their cultural background.

NATIVE AMERICANS UNITED (NAU)
Native Americans United is an academic, social and cultural support group for Native American students of Northern Arizona University. In addition to being a resource for tribes, the club encourages Native American students become an integral part of the University.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
Box #6100, (928) 523-5840, http://home.nau.edu/greeklife/phc.asp

The Panhellenic Council serves as the governing body of the eight campus sororities. This Council functions in accordance with policies and procedures established by the National Panhellenic Conference.

The eight member organizations of the NAU Panhellenic Council are:

            Alpha Delta Pi
            Alpha Omicron Pi
            Chi Omega
            Delta Delta Delta 

Gamma Alpha Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Delta Chi
Pi Beta Phi

Each of these organizations has developed its own programs based on the needs and focal points established by the group. While each organization is diverse, they are all dedicated to providing leadership experience and opportunities, scholarship programs, social activities, and significant interaction with community service and philanthropy.

The Panhellenic Council is responsible for ensuring communication among all Greek women's organizations, as well as coordinating specific special events, including membership recruitment and women's issues programs.  For more information about sororities at NAU, please write to: Panhellenic Council, C/O Coordinator of Greek Life, NAU Box #6100, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6100.

PEOPLE RESPECTING INDIVIDUALS AND SEXUAL MINORITIES (PRISM)
University Union, Room 212, 523-7110,
PRISM provides education, peer support, outreach, and advocacy. Membership includes a seven-officer cabinet (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Chair, Advocacy Chair, and Allies Chair), and anyone who is
open minded and accepting.

PRISM sponsors two major events: Coming Out Week and Rainbow Week. The Panels and Education Program Committee helps support an "Ally" training program.

PRISM also puts on activities that focus on both social and advocacy aspects of GLBT awareness including: the LumberDrag Revue, Taking a Stand Against AIDS Concert and Art Show, KISS (Keeping It Safe and Sexy) STD awareness certifications, and more. PRISM staffs a Resource Center, which houses a wide array of books, magazines and multi media. The PRISM Office/Resource Center is located upstairs in the University Union.

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES
Organizations:
* American Baptist Campus Ministry
* Baptist Student Union
* Baha'i Campus Ambassadors
* Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC)
* Chi Alpha
* Christian Science Organization
* Episcopal Canterbury Fellowship
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
* Hillel
* Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
* Latter-Day Saint Student Association
* Lutheran Campus Ministry
* Native American Christian Fellowship
* NAU Pathfinders
* Navigators
* Newman Center
* United Christian Ministry
* Victory Outreach

Activities:
Although the university (as a state institution) is prohibited from promoting religious activities, it recognizes the importance of religion in the life and education of students.

Many Flagstaff churches maintain student centers with programs of interest to students. Special consideration is given to make worship services meaningful to the student community. Off-campus religious organizations must pay a fair market fee for the use of university facilities. The Campus Ministry Center, the Newman Center, the Baptist Student Center, and LDS Institute are located proximate/on the campus perimeter.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION POLICY
This policy was established by the University Cabinet in response to Board of Regents regulations. The registration of a faculty or student organization by the university does not constitute university endorsement or approval of the policies and activities of the organization. No student organization shall represent nor imply that it speaks for or in the name of the university.

Membership
A. Membership in a student organization shall be limited to members of the university community. Non-members of the university community who are also members of scientific, academic, scholarly, and honorary organizations with registered units or chapters on the university campus may become affiliated with the university campus unit of such organizations.

B. In order to represent, run for office, or hold office in any university registered organization or activity, except athletics, a student must meet the following academic requirements: (l) the student must be registered for a minimum of seven (7) hours, (2) the student must have a minimum grade point average of not less than 2.25 for all university work undertaken.

C. Each organization must have a membership of at least 12 students, with the exception of nationally recognized societies and departmental organizations. This number shall be verified by the adviser on the registration form.

D. Each registered group on campus must have a faculty or staff member as adviser. The choice of an adviser is generally determined by the organization.

Procedures for Registering New Organizations
A. Individuals seeking to form a new or reactivate an old student organization shall:

1. Provide a current "Student Organization Registration Application" form to ASNAU for approval. Applications are available in the Office of Student Life.
2. Provide to ASNAU a Constitution containing:
a) Statement of Purpose
b) Organizational Structure
c) Provision for Regular Meetings
d) List of Activities

3. Provide for ASNAU a list of officers, addresses, and phone numbers.

4. Provide for ASNAU the name, address, and phone number of faculty or staff adviser.

5. Provide for ASNAU the names of student members.

6. Professional fraternities, societies, or clubs, associated with a particular academic discipline shall, in addition, submit evidence of approval and sponsorship by the dean of the college with which the organization is associated.

B. National fraternal organizations need not present constitutions which contain secret clauses provided:

1. Assurance is obtained from the Office of Student Life that the constitution is in order.
2. The National is formed from a previous local fraternal organization and no changes have been made.

C. It is the policy of the university to register any student organization formed in good faith for a lawful purpose consonant with the objectives of the university. A group of students may organize and secure official registration provided that the proposed organization: represents an academic, political, cultural, social or recreational contribution to the life of the campus; does not discriminate in the selection of members on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, Vietnam era veteran's or disability; agrees to abide by the University Hazing Policy and other university regulations (See Code of Conduct); and has followed the established administrative procedures required for registration. The Dean of Students (designee) exercises the authority to withdraw registration immediately from any student organization.

D. Following the ASNAU approval for student organization status and approval by the Office of Student Life, notices of registration are sent to the newly registered organization.

Procedures for Maintaining Status as a Student Organization
A. On or before May 1st of each year the president or authorized representative of each returning student organization must complete a Student Organization Registration Application Form. Forms are available in the Office of Student Life for this purpose. (Groups continuing their student organization status must meet this deadline for filing. Prospective new groups may file at any time.)

B. All organizations must also submit, all proposed changes, amendments, and additions to constitutions and by-laws to the Office of Student Life.

Privileges of On-Campus Status
A. The privilege of bearing the name of the university. (See Trademark Licensing in Rules and Regulations)
B. The privilege of meeting on campus and utilizing other appropriate facilities of the university.
C. The privilege of participating as an organization in Associated Students events.
D. The privilege of putting up posters and other publicity on campus.
E. The privilege of sponsoring candidates in campus events.
F. The privilege of seeking additional members among the students of this campus.
G. The privilege of seeking funding from ASNAU according to ASNAU's allocation guidelines.

SOCIAL EVENTS POLICY
Policy on the sponsoring of social events
As an institution of higher education, the university has a responsibility to encourage self-directed group activity. In the recognition of this goal, the university makes available the use of its facilities. The grant of use, however, cannot be without conditions. All use of the facilities of students and student organizations must be orderly and lawful at all times. They must not constitute an undue interference with the instructional program, and they must be consistent with the educational purposes of the university. Failure to meet these conditions may be basis for denying the use of the university facilities. Application of the conditions, however, is to be tempered by an awareness that the ends served by vigorous student activity are vital and a realization that student organizations cannot flourish in a distrustful atmosphere.

Contracts
Students, student organizations, and faculty or staff members of the university may not contractually bind the university without written authorization of the Arizona Board of Regents or the President of the university. Activities contracts must be reviewed by the Office of Campus Unions and Activities.

Legal Responsibilities
The Office of Student Life recommends that any student organization planning an activity that involves travel, physical activity, personal/group risks, alcohol, etc. make contact with a staff member in their office for advising purposes.

SOLICITATIONS
University Clubs and Organizations
The Office of Student Life coordinates the amount and type of solicitation for students and registered student clubs and organizations. Any student and/or student organization planning to conduct an event, a fund-raiser and/or the distribution of materials on campus must obtain permission from the Office of Student Life. Contact the Office of Student Life in the University Union for the appropriate forms. Failure to obtain a solicitation permit may result in the event being canceled. Student organizations planning to conduct a fund raising event off-campus should contact the Office of Student Life prior to making contact with businesses.

Revenue generated by a student organization may not be used for personal gain, for the purchase of alcohol, drugs or to fund any illegal activity as defined by Arizona Statutes.

Commercial Vendors
Any vendor wishing to conduct the sale or distribution of commercial items anywhere on university property must obtain permission from the Office of Campus Unions and Activities as well as permission from each location where the vendor may wish to conduct a sale. The vendor will be required to complete a solicitation permit at least 30 days in advance of the requested sales date(s). Vendors are prohibited from conducting business on campus without a fully executed solicitation permit. All vendors shall comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the United States, the State of Arizona, the City of Flagstaff, and Northern Arizona University. Any individual(s) distributing literature is/are also responsible for any fees related to the cleaning of litter related to distribution efforts. University policy prohibits door-to-door distribution of literature and/or sales of items of any kind in any building on campus. In addition, solicitation in residence halls must be approved by the Residence Life Central Office in North Hall, or please call 928-523-3978.

TRADEMARK LICENSING

(See Rules and Regulations)