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Student Activities serves the students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to complement their programs of study and to create and foster leadership development within the context of student-led student organizations, programs, and events. For more information, contact studentactivities@uafortsmith.edu.

All phone numbers begin with "479-788-"

Organization Advisor Phone Number Location
1. Alpha Lambda Delta Dr. Kathy Pinzon 7167 MS223
2. Alpha Sigma Lambda Dr. Carol Warner 7638 MS217
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dr. Michael Reynolds 7719 BD237
4. Amicus Curiae Lynn Lisk 7766 BD115
5. Applause Carol Westcamp 7533 HT113
6. Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) John Martini 7772 BD232
7. Campus Activities Board (C.A.B.] Stephanie London 7694 CC108
8. Campus Crusade for Christ Christine Taylor 7547 BB204B
9. Catholic Campus Ministries Gloria Schneider 7013 CC201C
10. Chancellor's Leadership Council Dr. Paul B. Beran 7417 FA100
  and Laurie Dernick 7417 FA128
11. Chi Alpha Joanna Chandler 7129 CC233
12. Christ on Campus Michael Crawford 7717 BD137
13. College Democrats Dan Breitenberg 7578 GB218
14. College of Business Society of Students Dr. Howard Puckett 7732 FL106
  and Dr. George Schmidt 7885 FL104
15. College Republicans Dr. Carol Warner 7638 MS217
16. Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) Dr. Kermit Kuehn 7931 FL227
17. Collegiate Middle Level Association Dr. Lois Yocum 7916 MS323
18. Cub Camp Kerri Barnes 7696 CC108
  cubcamp@uafortsmith.edu 7695 CC114
19. Delta Gamma Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
20. Drama Club Bob Stevenson 7303 BB120
  and Micki Voelkel 7771 BI219
21. FirstGen Trish Byrd 7118 AN110
22. Freshmen Assisting Students Together (F.A.S.T.) Kerri Barnes 7696 CC108
23. Future Educators Organization Dr. Janet Dickinson 7655 MS105
24. Gamma Phi Beta Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
  and Penny Pendleton 7121 CC120C
25. Gay Straight Alliance Rod Nelson 7618 MS226
26. Interfraternal Council Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
27. Kappa Alpha Order Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
28. Kappa Delta Pi Dr. Lois Yocum 7916 MS323
29. Kappa Kappa Psi Charles Booker 7536 BB111
  and Dr. Jack Jackson 7620 MS229
30. Latter Day Saints Students Association (LDSSA) Dr. Greg Armstrong 7961 VB206F
31. LINK Takeo Suzuki 7166 FA221
32. Lion Rifles Roy Hill 7553 HT112C
33. Lions for Christ Ron Orick 7019 CC230
34. Low Brass Society Dr. Alexandra Zacharella 7972 BB116
35. Math Club Dr. Jill Guerra 7626 MS225
  and Dr. Kathy Pinzon 7167 MS223
36. Organization of Adult and Returning Students (OARS) Lori Oliver-May 7306 CC107
37. Panhellenic Council Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
38. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Latisha Settlage 7933 FL215
39. Radiography Student Association C. Michelle Cole 7373 HS335
40. Sigma Beta Delta Dr. Margaret Tanner 7804 FL211
41. Sigma Delta Mu Martha Bieber 7563 BB204B
40. Sigma Tau Delta Cammie Sublette 7615 HT112B
42. Sigma Nu Sarah Griffith Smith 7694 CC110
43. Sigma Tau Delta Cammie Sublette 7615 HT112B
44. SkillsUSA Jamie Pair 7122 BD223
45. Society of Women Engineers Dr. Michael Reynolds 7719 BD237
46. Student American Dental Hygienists Association Carol Amerine 7272 HS176
47. Student Nurses Association Rita Bates 7848 HS238
48. Student Pre-Medical Association Kristine Garner 7614 MS230
49. Student Senate Ray Watson 7671 VB112D
  and Dr. Jim Cox 7304 CC109
  and Student Senate 7306 CC107
50. Students Together Effectively Progressing (STEP) Emma Watts 7808 BD114
  and Lonnie Watts 7571 GB233
51. Surgical Technology Students Association Sidney Fulbright 7855 HS339
52. The Bridge Ann Winters 7549 BS107A
53. University Student Ambassadors Mark Lloyd 7635 CC220A
  and Kevin Farrell 7105 CC219F
54. Vietnamese Student Association Takeo Suzuki 7166 FA221
  and Dr. Zoe Morgan 7561 BB204C

Organization Listing by Category

Academic

  1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers- Advances and promotes the practice of mechanical engineering at UA Fort Smith and the surrounding community.
  2. Amicus Curiae- Forum for students interested in legal issues, and an organization for those working, or wanting to work, in the legal field.
  3. Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO)- Promotes entrepreneurial thinking and action among UA Fort Smith students and faculty.
  4. College of Business Society of Students- Promotes the study and practice of professional fields related to the College of Business and provides opportunities for personal and professional development.
  5. Collegiate Middle Level Association- Provides an organized source of information that advances middle level teacher preparation.
  6. Future Educators Organization- Prepares students for a career in the teaching profession.
  7. Math Club- Promotes mathematics on campus and in the community.
  8. Phi Beta Lambda- Primarily a business organization, but open to all majors. Members participate in community service projects, fundraisers, and campus events while developing leadership skills.
  9. Radiography Student Association- The voice for students currently enrolled in the radiology technology course.
  10. SkillsUSA- Prepares students for leadership in the working world. Students learn to manage time, communicate effectively, and work as a team while gaining the knowledge needed to pursue future education and work experience.
  11. Society of Women Engineers- To provide a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for the female engineering students at UA Fort Smith.
  12. Student American Dental Hygienists Association- Members are committed to the profession of dental hygiene and the goals to which it aspires.
  13. Student Nurses Association- Focuses on membership, education, community service, service to the University, and health promotion activities of the surrounding community.
  14. Student Pre-Medical Association- An advisory body for anyone with an interest in graduate-level medical-related careers such as physicians, pharmacists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners/anesthetists or veterinarians.
  15. Surgical Technology Student Association- Advocate for Surgical Technology students to enhance the role of the student, the health of the public in its medical community, and education environments through action and service.

Arts

  1. Applause- Enhances the students' appreciation of the creative arts through hands-on experience with the annual publication of the creative arts magazine.
  2. Drama Club- Enriches the cultural aspects of the campus through theatrical performances.
  3. Kappa Kappa Psi- Serves and promotes the existence and welfare of the UA Fort Smith band.
  4. Low Brass Society- Serves and promotes the low brass arts.

Culture

  1. Gay Straight Alliance- Promotes tolerance on campus by bridging the gap between homosexuals and heterosexuals.
  2. LINK- Promotes awareness of the many cultural diversities that exist, not only on the UA Fort Smith campus, but also in our community.
  3. S.T.E.P.- Students Together Effectively Progressing is a forum for the dissemination and collaboration of information pertinent to minority students of UA Fort Smith.
  4. Vietnamese Students Association- Introduces the Vietnamese culture and language to UA Fort Smith by hosting activities where students can learn about the Vietnamese culture.

Greek Life

  1. Delta Gamma- The purpose of Delta Gamma is to foster high ideals of friendship among women, to promote cultural and educational interests, to create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the best of character
  2. Gamma Phi Beta- Gamma Phi Beta is an organization consisting of a group of girls who strive for academic success, upholding the highest type of womanhood, philanthropy, sisterhood and support of UA Fort Smith.
  3. Interfraternal Council- IFC is an umbrella organization that is used to promote fraternalism and brotherhood at the university.
  4. Kappa Alpha Order-
  5. Panhellenic Council- Panhellenic Council promotes spirit within the Greek community and fosters the development of women.
  6. Sigma Nu- The purpose of Sigma Nu is to excel in all areas of student life, while making an everlasting impression and setting the standards for fraternal life on campus and for growth of Greek Life at UA Fort Smith.

Honor Society

  1. Alpha Lambda Delta- Encourages superior academic achievement among students, promotes intelligent living, and a high standard of learning. Membership is open to full-time students entering as freshmen who have a GPA of 3.5 and are pursuing a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
  2. Alpha Sigma Lambda- National honor society that recognizes academically outstanding adult students in continuing higher education.
  3. Kappa Delta Pi- Encourages high professional, intellectual, and personal standards to recognize outstanding contributions to education in the College of Education.
  4. Sigma Beta Delta- Designed to recognize excellent academic performance of students enrolled as majors in the College of Business
  5. Sigma Delta Mu- Designed for those who seek and attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples.
  6. Sigma Tau Delta- Encourages excellence in the study of English and in the composition of original works, and promotes a sense of fellowship among those who display excellence in the study of English.

Political

  1. College Democrats- Pledges to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party by educating students, assisting in elections and affecting political change.
  2. College Republicans- For students interested in aiding the election of Republican candidates, and developing political skills and leadership abilities among Republican students.

Religious

  1. Baptist Collegiate Ministry- Enables collegians and collegiate groups to experience God and fulfill His purposes through evangelism, missions, church involvement, and discipleship.
  2. Campus Crusade for Christ- Provides students who are both Christian and non-Christian with a place to grow in their knowledge of God, with a community that both accepts them as they are and challenges them to be better, and with the opportunity to be used by God for His purpose.
  3. Catholic Campus Ministries- Helps students relate properly to faith during college, and promotes spiritual and moral growth of the individual student that complements the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  4. Chi Alpha- Promotes the spiritual life of students by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and witness.
  5. Christ on Campus- Enhances the spiritual life of the University community and the organization's members and presents claims of Christ to the University community.
  6. Latter Day Saints Student Association- Encourages and supports members in achieving academic goals and provides students with meaningful service opportunities plus social and religious activities that are consistent with LDSSA standards.
  7. Lions for Christ- Promotes Christian values, open to all students, and sponsored by the area Church of Christ.
  8. The Bridge- Reaches out to college students in the Fort Smith area and to help students share the love of Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, and serve His world.

Special Interest

  1. FirstGen- The purpose of FirstGen is to build a sense of community among first-generation students, educate members with college success strategies, and provided a tool to increase retention at UA Fort Smith.
  2. Lion Rifles- Promotes and engages in competitive marksmanship in the Olympic sport of air rifle.

University Outreach

  1. Campus Activities Board- Provides a cohesive yet diverse scheduling of programming to students and the community. CAB coordinates such events as Haunted Union, Spring Back Week, Island Party and more than 20 other events throughout the year!
  2. Chancellor's Leadership Council- Exemplifies leadership and service of selected scholars to the campus and community.
  3. Cub Camp- Hosts an off-site experience for incoming freshmen at which UA Fort Smith pride, traditions, and activities are shared. Develops leadership experience in students coordinating camp.
  4. F.A.S.T.- Freshmen Assisting Students Together is designed for highly-motivated and diverse first-time, full-time freshmen to shape UA Fort Smith leaders of tomorrow.
  5. O.A.R.S.- The Organization of Adult and Returning Students provides a supportive environment for students to come together and discuss issues related to being an adult and returning student.
  6. Student Senate- Student Senate serves as the elected representative body of the students at UA Fort Smith. The Senate provides a forum to openly discuss student affairs, advise the administration, and recommend services to improve the quality of campus life.
  7. University Student Ambassadors- Promotes the University through hospitality and public relations. Members are selected at the beginning of the fall semester.