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Through a team of student centered professionals, in support of the mission and vision of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, the Student Activities Office fosters student engagement, learning, development, and success by supporting and challenging students in their efforts to become responsible global citizens and informed leaders, extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom, meeting the social and recreational needs of the student body, and advocating on behalf of all students. 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 Derek Goodson 7337 BD203
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dr. Michael Reynolds 7719 BD237
4. Applause Carol Westcamp 7533 HT113
5. Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) John Martini 7772 BD232
6. Biology Club Dr. Amy Skypala 7825 MS218
7. Campus Activities Board (CAB) Stephanie London 7694 CC108
8. Catholic Campus Ministries Gloria Schneider 7013 CC201C
9. Chancellor's Leadership Council Dr. Paul B. Beran 7417 FA100
10. Chi Alpha Pat Eller 7799 FL213
11. Christ on Campus Michael Crawford 7717 BD137
  and Clint Brooks 7335 AN209
12. Circle K International Mark Lloyd 7635 CC220A
13. Computer Club Gail Fulenwider 7897 BD149
14. College Democrats Dan Breitenberg 7578 GB218
15. College of Business Society of Students Dr. George Schmidt 7885 FL104
  and Dr. Thomas Hayes 7761 BI205B
16. College Republicans Dave Pinson 783-7577 SebCo Leasing Center
17. Collegiate Middle Level Association Dr. Lois Yocum 7916 MS323
18. Cub Camp Kerri Hughes 7696 CC108
  cubcamp@uafortsmith.edu 7695 CC114
19. Delta Gamma Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Meighan Pendergrass 7600 GY137
20. Delta Sigma Theta Emma Watts 7808 BD114
  and Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
21. Drama Club Bob Stevenson 7303 BB120
  and Pablo Guerra-Monje 7303 BB120
22. Future Educators Association Janie Weber 7906 MS108A
  and Deebe Milford 7911 MS 102
23. Gamma Eta Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Madeline Martinez 7562 VB221
24. Gamma Phi Beta Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Penny Pendleton 7121 CC120C
25. Gay Straight Alliance Dr. Rod Nelson 7618 MS226
26. German Club Takeo Suzuki 7166 VB106
27. Hmong Student Organization Takeo Suzuki 7166 VB106
28. Interfraternal Council Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
29. Japan Club Takeo Suzuki 7166 VB106
30. Kappa Alpha Order Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Jennifer Falkner 788-7105 CC219F
31. Kappa Delta Pi Dr. Lois Yocum 7916 MS323
32. Kappa Kappa Psi Dr. Jack Jackson 7620 MS229
33.Kappa Sigma Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Dr. Suzanne Horne 7734 BD211
34. Lion Rifles Roy Hill 7553 HT112C
35. Lions for Christ Ron Orick 7019 CC230
36. Lions for Life Carol Westcamp 7533 HT113
37. Lions ROAR Stephanie London 7694 CC108
  and Dave Pinson 783-7577 SebCo Leasing Center
38. Math Club Dr. Kathy Pinzon 7167 MS223
39. Missionary Basptist Student Fellowship Madeline Martinez 7562 VB221
40. Non-Traditional Students Lori Oliver-May 7306 CC107
41. Panhellenic Council Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
42. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Dr. Latisha Settlage 7933 FL215
43. Radiography Student Association Angie Elmore 7845 HS334
44. Sebastian Commons Organization for Protecting the Environment (SCOPE) Dave Pinson 783-7577 SebCo Leasing Center
45. Sigma Delta Pi Madeline Martinez 7562 VB221
46. Sigma Nu Alex Snowden 7694 CC110
  and Dr. Gabriel Matney 7641 MS221
47. Sigma Tau Delta Dr. Glinda Hall 7428 BS108B
  and Denis Siler 7537 BS109
48. SkillsUSA Jamie Pair 7122 BD223
49. Student Alumni Association Katie Schluterman 7241 FA202
50. Student American Dental Hygienists Association Pam Davidson 7274 HS167
51. Student Animators Dr. Suzanne Horne 7734 BD211
52. Student Athlete Advisory Committee Beth Presley 7575 SC146
53. Student Nurses Association Dana Reeves 7853 HS211
54. Student Pre-Medical Association Kristine Garner 7614 MS230
  and Davis Pritchett 7741 MS325
55. Student Senate Dr. Todd Timmons 7630 MS227
  and Student Senate 7306 CC107
56. Students Together Effectively Progressing (STEP) Dr. Leroy Cox 7768 BD119B
57. Surgical Technology Students Association Sidney Fulbright 7855 HS339
58. The Bridge Leila Dickinson 7655 MS105A
59. Transfer Student Organziation Kelly Mabery 7106 CC220B
60. Tri-Beta Dr. Amy Skypala 7825 MS218
61. University Student Ambassadors Mark Lloyd 7635 CC220A
  and Ana Gentry 7143 CC220A
62. Vietnamese Student Association Takeo Suzuki 7166 VB106

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. Biology Club- Allows biology majors to explore later careers in the field of biology through conservation efforts, speakers, and field trips.
  3. 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.
  4. Collegiate Middle Level Association- Provides an organized source of information that advances middle level teacher preparation.
  5. Future Educators Association- Prepares students for a career in the teaching profession.
  6. Math Club- Promotes mathematics on campus and in the community.
  7. 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.
  8. Radiography Student Association- The voice for students currently enrolled in the radiology technology course.
  9. 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.
  10. Student American Dental Hygienists Association- Members are committed to the profession of dental hygiene and the goals to which it aspires.
  11. Student Nurses Association- Focuses on membership, education, community service, service to the University, and health promotion activities of the surrounding community.
  12. 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.
  13. 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 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.

Culture

  1. Gay Straight Alliance- Promotes tolerance on campus by bridging the gap between homosexuals and heterosexuals.
  2. German Club- Promotes Germany's culture, history, customs and people.
  3. Hmong Student Organizaion- The focus of this organization is to recognize and promote the cultural differences of the campus community.
  4. Japan Club- The focus of this organization is share interests of Japanese culture, to experience and to introduce Japanese culture to people on campus and in the community.
  5. STEP- Students Together Effectively Progressing is a forum for the dissemination and collaboration of information pertinent to minority students of UA Fort Smith.
  6. Vietnamese Students Association- Introduces the Vietnamese culture and language to UA Fort Smith by hosting activities where students can learn about the Vietnamese culture.

Fraternity and Sorority 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. Delta Sigma Theta- The purpose of Delta Sigma Theta is to build strong college educated women who are dedicated to public service and building strong communities for generations to come.
  3. Gamma Eta- The purpose of Gamma Eta is to promote leadership, unity, sisterhood, strength, service, and diversity to women of different ethnic and racial backgrounds.
  4. 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.
  5. Interfraternal Council- IFC is an umbrella organization that is used to promote fraternalism and brotherhood at the university.
  6. Kappa Alpha Order- The Kappa Alpha Order chapter at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seeks to help support and serve the University and local community, while giving a lifetime experience to its members and teaching them lessons of duty, honor, academics, and chivarly all in reverence to God and His women.
  7. Kappa Sigma Fraternity- Kappa Sigma's purpose is to build better men through four pillars: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service.
  8. Panhellenic Council- Panhellenic Council promotes spirit within the Greek community and fosters the development of women.
  9. 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 Delta Pi- 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Tri-Beta- this is an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Activites are designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences and to promote the dissemination of infomation and new intrepretations among students.

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. 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.
  3. Chi Alpha- Promotes the spiritual life of students by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and witness.
  4. 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.
  5. Lions for Christ- Promotes Christian values, open to all students, and sponsored by the area Church of Christ.
  6. Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship- The purpose of the group is to give students a place to go to be with other like-minded students and to build friendships and worship God.
  7. 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. Computer Club- provides a service to the student body as a place to seek information, fellowship and help with computer related issues and technologies.
  2. Circle K International- blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world.
  3. Lion Rifles- Promotes and engages in competitive marksmanship in the Olympic sport of air rifle.
  4. Lions for Life- Promotes a culture of life through the delivery of christian ministry and to offer support to people facing unplanned pregnancies.
  5. Sebastian Commons Organization for Protecting the Environment (SCOPE)- The purpose of SCOPE is to monitor and maintain the recycling program at Sebastian Commons, to educate residents on the benefits and importance of recycling.
  6. Student Animators- The purpose of the group is to raise awarness about the importance of 3D computer animation in daily life.
  7. Transfer Student Organization- The purpose of the organizatino is to ease the intergration of transfer students in the campus community.

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 a unique experience for incoming freshmen at which UA Fort Smith pride, traditions, and activities are shared, and develops leadership skills for the students coordinating camp.
  4. Lions ROAR (Reaching Out Advocating Responsibility)- will provide a personal health and safety awarness programming to the University and offers peer mentoring for students on personal issues.
  5. Non-Traditional Students- provides a supportive environment for students to come together and discuss issues related to being an adult and returning student.
  6. Student Athlete Advisory Committee- The purpose of this group is to generate a student-athlete voice within the institution, solicit student-athlete response to proposed NCAA legislation, and organize community service efforts.
  7. Student Alumni Association- The mission of this organization is to increase awareness of the organization and the University Alumni Association, infuse ideas of tradition, leadership, and volunteerism among students.
  8. 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.
  9. University Student Ambassadors- Promotes the University through hospitality and public relations. Members are competitively selected at the beginning of the fall semester.