Student Organizations
Southern offers limitless opportunities for getting involved. Thanks to students with
good ideas and the drive to get things done, the university hosts over 30 student
organizations, societies, associations, and ministries — all open to new members with
similar interests, skills, or just plain curiosity. If you would like to join any
of these student organizations, either stop by the booths at the Organization Showcase
each fall or contact Student Life and Activities in the Bietz Center for Student Life
to be put in touch with an officer. If you have an idea for a new organization, visit
Alexis Castro in the Student Life and Activities office.
Starting a Student Organization
Serving as an officer
Serving as an officer of a student organization not only adds to a student’s leadership
experience, but also makes a contribution to the university’s overall social atmosphere.
Some of the responsibilities of running a organization include collecting dues, raising
funds, organizing social events, submitting forms, and planning community service
opportunities.
Running a student organization
Students interested in starting a new organization must complete and submit a registration
form along with the organization’s constitution and by-laws by the semester deadline.
You can fill out and submit the application online and if you have questions, feel
free to stop by the Student Life and Activities office located in the Bietz Center
for Student Life. You can also find out more information in the Student Organization Handbook
Student Led Organizations
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1. To provide students with opportunities for growth in the areas of professional
development, social activities, and community service.
2. To share the love of Christ in numerous and various ways and thereby initiate opportunities of spiritual growth.
3. To motivate and encourage each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and fellow Allied Health professionals.
2. To share the love of Christ in numerous and various ways and thereby initiate opportunities of spiritual growth.
3. To motivate and encourage each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and fellow Allied Health professionals.
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The purpose of the Asian Club on our college campus is to create a vibrant and inclusive
community that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian cultures. Through various cultural
events, discussions, and activities, the club aims to foster understanding, appreciation,
and unity among students with Asian backgrounds and those interested in Asian cultures.
By offering a platform for cultural exchange, education, and collaboration, the Asian
Club seeks to break down stereotypes, promote cross-cultural connections, and provide
a supportive environment where members can embrace their heritage while engaging with
the broader college community. Whether through traditional celebrations, informative
talks, or collaborative projects, the club endeavors to showcase the multifaceted
tapestry of Asia and its contributions to our campus culture.
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To allow students with an interest in biology to become better acquainted with
each other, to promote better relationships and increased interaction between the
biology faculty and the students, to foster a spiritual atmosphere, and increase the
visibility of the biological sciences on the campus of SAU and the community around
us.
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1. To have an organization led by the students of the university that fosters community
and welcomes and encourages individuals of all cultures to become members.
2. To share the love of Christ in numerous and various ways.
3. To motivate and encourage each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.
4. To serve Southern's community through music, drama, social activities and educational opportunities.
5. To appreciate and express black cultural backgrounds.
2. To share the love of Christ in numerous and various ways.
3. To motivate and encourage each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.
4. To serve Southern's community through music, drama, social activities and educational opportunities.
5. To appreciate and express black cultural backgrounds.
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1. To allow students with an interest in chemistry to become better acquainted
with each other.
2. To promote better relationships and increased interaction between the chemistry faculty and the students.
3. To foster a spiritual atmosphere among members.
4. To increase the visibility of the chemical sciences on the campus of SAU.
2. To promote better relationships and increased interaction between the chemistry faculty and the students.
3. To foster a spiritual atmosphere among members.
4. To increase the visibility of the chemical sciences on the campus of SAU.
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The computer club is organized and shall be operated under the general goals of
computer science education and advancement. We provide opportunities for students
interested in computers to learn and socialize together.
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1. To raise awareness and support for compassion to animals.
2. To help students discover the joy of service projects and advocacy work through participating in Creature Kind for Southern Adventist University projects.
3. To support and educate others about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for the animals, the environment, human health and food poverty.
2. To help students discover the joy of service projects and advocacy work through participating in Creature Kind for Southern Adventist University projects.
3. To support and educate others about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for the animals, the environment, human health and food poverty.
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Provide a forum for the discussion of education-related issues, support and inform
education majors, reach out and show the love of Christ to our community in meaningful
ways, and enhance collegiality and social interaction among education majors.
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Inspiring innovation to meet the needs of our local and global communities through
Christ-centered service.
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The GYCSE is a fast-growing movement within the Seventh-day Adventist Church of
youth from the southeastern geographical region of the United States of America who
learn to demonstrate Nehemiah's leadership, Daniel's integrity, Mary's humility, Paul's
passion for evangelism, and Christ's love for God and humanity on the campus of Southern
Adventist University. All of the events, programs, activities, and opportunities provided
by the GYCSE aim to mobilize and train young adults who are fully committed to the
distinctive message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church and who desire
to take it to the world.
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The purpose of the History Club will be to create an environment of historical
interest that facilitates learning and creative thinking. This will be done through:
1. Coordinating regular meetings to discuss things happening in the surrounding area pertaining to history/modern world events.
2. Scheduling trips, if possible, to local historical areas of interest.
3. Taking part in campus wide activities to not only promote the club, but also Southern Adventist University as a whole.
4. Upholding the Seventh-day Adventist doctrine and applying it to the way we look at and understand history.
1. Coordinating regular meetings to discuss things happening in the surrounding area pertaining to history/modern world events.
2. Scheduling trips, if possible, to local historical areas of interest.
3. Taking part in campus wide activities to not only promote the club, but also Southern Adventist University as a whole.
4. Upholding the Seventh-day Adventist doctrine and applying it to the way we look at and understand history.
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The purpose of LAC is to provide cultural activities by enriching the student body
with Latin American culture, whether it is through social activities, religious programs,
or club events.
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The purpose of the organization established by this constitution, for the Middle
Eastern Club of Southern Adventist University is to spread knowledge on Middle Eastern
countries and their cultures to Southern students, allow Southern students to experience
the different cultures of the Middle East and invoke curiosity, and to give Southern
students the opportunity to participate in outreach programs that help people from
the Middle East.
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Our purpose is to create a safe and loving environment that is surrounded by music
but ultimately centered around God.
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The purpose of the Chapter shall be the advancement and diffusion of knowledge
of physics, the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local
communities, and the introduction of students to the professional community.
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To provide Pre-Dental students with information on Dentistry and to aid in their
preparation for dental school, applications, testing, education, and maintaining a
Christian professional lifestyle. It is also to inform the members about upcoming
events in the field of Dentistry. The society shall use the field of Dentistry to
serve God by ministry in the community, promoting oral health, and inspiring them.
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The Pre-Med Club is an organization that aims to help students interested in pursuing
a medical career. Along with mentoring students, the organization will provide extracurricular
social, mental, and spiritual opportunities and activities to aid the members during
their education at SAU.
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The Purpose of the organization established by this Constitution, the Psychology
Club, is to promote a spirit of community among members of the School of Education
and Psychology as well as branch out to other departments seeing as how it is not
a requirement to be a Psychology major or minor. This club will administer activities
that will promote spiritual, social, and intellectual development among the members
and those that they come in contact with. The Psychology Club hopes to give students
a chance to get to know their fellow peers in a positive setting.
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To have an organization led by nursing majors with the goal of uniting both nursing
majors and non-nursing majors at SAU through social events. To become active members
on campus and in the surrounding Chattanooga community through outreach focused both
on helping those in need and displaying the life of Christ through service opportunities.
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To promote a spirit of community among members of the School of Social Work and
to encourage activities that will promote spiritual, social, and intellectual development
among the members and those that they come in contact with.
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The objectives of the club shall be to operate and function as a resource center,
providing members the relevant experiences and act as a liaison for students interested
in the politics and government service.
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Seek to learn the art of blacksmithing. We wish to pursue the preservations of this
trade by introducing the opportunity for southern to experience the ring of steel
and the melding of metal.
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To promote personal growth, mutual fellowship and spiritual guidance among religion
majors who will be future leaders of the church, during their college experience.
NEW ORGANIZATIONS STARTED IN FALL 2022
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Guided by the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross and its mission
to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing
the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, the Southern Adventist University
Red Cross Club will learn, practice, and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related
service projects.
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To provide an outlet for the creative minds and talents of our fellow students.
Acknowledging a variety of artistic practices, our goal is for everyone to be able
to express themselves and tell their story through the arts, bringing glory to God
with our creations and practices and setting a positive Christian example to our fellow
students. We create because we ourselves are made in the image of the creator.
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The engineering club shall promote an interest in engineering, its branches, and
associated studies. Its specific objective is to provide opportunities for students
who are interested in engineering to learn, expand their skill sets, and socialize
together. It is a space for creativity, team-building, and fun.
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1. To allow new and returning students with an interest in golf to become acquainted
with one another.
2. To help the students become more acquainted with faculty members who are involved
with the club.
3. To give students and faculty a way to relax from the stresses of academic and work
life.
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The purpose of the SAU Lifestyle Medicine Club shall be to provide information
about the specialty of Lifestyle Medicine, and to educate members about evidence-based
practice of helping individuals and families adopt and sustain healthy behaviors that
affect health and quality of life.
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To encourage campus wide prayer by:
1. providing opportunities for existing small prayer groups to connect with other prayer groups.
2. assisting in the creation of new small prayer groups and supporting their continued growth.
3. Planning social and community activities for club members (and non-members)
1. providing opportunities for existing small prayer groups to connect with other prayer groups.
2. assisting in the creation of new small prayer groups and supporting their continued growth.
3. Planning social and community activities for club members (and non-members)
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The purpose of this chapter shall be to encourage the understanding of current theories
and procedures in the practice of public relations, to provide students of public
relations with the opportunity to become acquainted not only with their peers but
with professional practitioners as well, to encourage students to adhere to the highest
ideals and principles of the practice of public relations and to instill in them a
professional attitude.
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1. To allow female students pursuing or interested in a STEM-related field to support
each other through different events throughout the year.
2. To promote better relationships and increased interaction between female professors
and female students across campus.
3. To foster a spiritual atmosphere among members.