I. Activities and Organizations

Campus activities and organizations add an important dimension to your life at Albion College. They offer many educational opportunities beyond those available in the classroom such as developing communication and leadership skills, building teamwork and a sense of community, and encouraging service to others.

This chapter offers an introduction to the many opportunities for involvement available at Albion. Your participation in one or more of these activities and organizations is both welcomed and encouraged. Each fall the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations (CPO) coordinates Briton Bash (Aug. 29, 2007, 4:30-7:30 p.m.), an annual student organization fair. Representatives from nearly every campus student organization and some community groups set up tables on the Quadrangle to market their organizations and answer questions about opportunities within their club. This is an excellent chance to get more information about ways to become involved at Albion College and meet members from the various organizations.

In addition, during the second week of each spring semester the CPO office coordinates “Get Hooked on Student Organizations,” a week-long student organization fair. This program features a different group of student organizations each day throughout the week, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Kellogg Center (first floor).

Albion College Activities and Organizations at a Glance

Listed below is a sampling of the more than 100 student organizations at Albion College. If you need further information about any of their activities or a description of the student organizations, please contact the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations (CPO), located in the Kellogg Center, ext. 0433 or visit the Web at http://www.albion.edu/campusprog/groups.asp. You should also contact CPO if you are interested in forming a new student organization.

Political/Activist Groups

Albion College encourages students to recognize that they are world citizens and to become involved with issues affecting the Albion College community and the world. These action groups provide students with an opportunity to learn how to support issues as well as increase community awareness of a specific concern. These groups include:

Athletics

As a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), the oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country, Albion College offers men and women excellent opportunities to continue their athletic development through individual and team sports.

Campus Media

Albion College offers students the opportunity to write, manage, produce, and develop their communication skills through a number of different media. These opportunities include:

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Community Service

Service to others is a hallmark of the Albion College student experience. Our volunteer organizations provide opportunities to work on service projects that benefit youth, the elderly, the disadvantaged, education, civic government, and recreation, among others. Opportunities to explore include:

Academic/Departmental Clubs

Many of the academic departments encourage faculty-student interaction through the out-of-classroom learning experiences provided by departmental clubs. Examples of these groups include:

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Diversity Awareness Organizations

Albion College encourages students to recognize and advocate diversity by supporting intercultural awareness. The diversity awareness organizations provide students with an opportunity to learn how to support and increase community awareness of multicultural students and issues on campus.

Religious and Fellowship Groups

Fellowship groups encourage students to develop and explore their faith with their peers and to learn more about how their faith affects the development of personal values. A partial list of these groups appears below:

Student Government

Albion College strongly supports student self-government and provides a number of opportunities for governing bodies to impact different aspects of campus life. These leadership opportunities include:

Honoraries

These societies honor high academic achievement and/or leadership and service.

Music

The Music Department offers a number of vocal and instrumental ensembles which allow students to further develop and enjoy their musical talent. A partial list of these opportunities includes:

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota music societies also have chapters at Albion.

Peer Educators

Housed in the Student Affairs Office, student educators teach their peers about important topics such as health and wellness, the effects of alcohol and other drugs, the importance of safer sex, and sexual harassment/assault issues. The goal is to encourage students to make responsible and healthy lifestyle decisions.

Programming/Entertainment

The following programs and organizations offer students the opportunity to work closely with faculty and staff to develop educational and social activities that benefit the entire College community.

Special Interest Groups

Albion College offers students opportunities to pursue original ideas and interests in forming their own organizations on campus. Some examples are:

Sports Clubs/Recreational Groups
 

Theatre and Dance

The theatre and dance program at Albion College allows students to explore their skills both on- and off-stage in four major productions, several student workshops, and dance performances each year. Opportunities to pursue acting, set design, costuming, sound and lighting technical skills, and directing are a part of the Albion theatre experience.

Auditions are open to all students regardless of academic major. Organizations include:

Registration of Student Organizations

All recognized student organizations must register with the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations each fall semester and/or when new officers are installed. Groups must submit an up-to-date constitution and bylaws stating the purpose of the group, requirements for membership, and method of officer selection, as well as a membership roster. In addition, each organization must complete a registration card and agree to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Registration materials are available at the CPO office.

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Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men’s varsity teams compete in nine sports. These include football, cross country, soccer, golf, basketball, swimming and diving, baseball, track and field, and tennis. For more information, contact the athletic director or the respective coach.

Women’s varsity teams compete in 10 sports. These include volleyball, soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, equestrian hunt seat, swimming and diving, softball, track and field, and tennis. For further information, contact the athletic director or the respective coach.

Most of the intercollegiate contests are scheduled with colleges that comprise the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Established in 1888, the MIAA is the oldest collegiate athletic conference in the nation.

Albion College abides by the eligibility rules of the MIAA and NCAA. See Appendix B, Academic Eligibility Guidelines, at the end of this chapter.

Coaches and players appreciate the support of Albion fans and look forward to seeing them at athletic competitions. Good sportsmanship is essential at athletic competitions. Students who act in a manner inconsistent with the MIAA Sportsmanship Policy may (1) be immediately ejected from an athletic event,

(2) banned from attending future athletic events at the discretion of the director of athletics, and/or (3) be subject to judicial action. See Appendix C, MIAA Sportsmanship and Conduct at Athletic Contest Policy, at the end of this chapter.

Sports Clubs

The canoeing, equestrian, Frisbee and disc, ice hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, water polo, and other clubs also offer intercollegiate opportunities. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

Intramural Sports

Intramural (IM) sports are an important part of the Albion physical education program. Student participation is campus-wide and includes members of fraternities, sororities, student organizations, residence halls, and special interest groups. Of the 11 activities offered through the IM program, most are coed, such as softball, canoeing, volleyball, and dodge ball.

IM activities extend throughout the academic year in all major sports, plus such special activities as tennis, canoe races, and a triathlon. Leagues and tournaments are formed by ability groups in order to accommodate men and women of different skill levels. For more information, contact the directors of intramural sports at the Athletic Department Office.

Cheerleading Team

The Albion College Cheerleading Team (ACC) continues in a tradition of spirit, athleticism, and excellence. The focus of the team is on sideline cheering for both men’s and women’s varsity teams, and, if time permits, the competitive aspect of cheerleading.

ACC promotes awareness about athletic events, Briton spirit, and involvement. The team makes appearances at many Albion College events and is a member of the Albion Sports Club Association.

Tryouts for the program are held in late March or early April, where individuals may try out for the following academic year. The individuals chosen for the team at that time are expected to attend summer camp, early arrival camp, and cheer fall and spring seasons.

There is also a fall tryout for those who cannot participate in summer camp but wish to join the team.

If you are interested in the Albion College Cheerleading Program, contact Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

Community Service

The city of Albion is rich in volunteer opportunities for students who desire to serve in and build relationships within their community. Volunteerism adds a special dimension to campus life and is an important component in fostering civic responsibility and a sensitivity to cultural diversity. A variety of student organizations focus on volunteerism and service not only within the Albion community, but nationally and internationally. For more information about the following organizations, contact Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Phi Omega is a coeducational national service fraternity, established at Albion College in 1991. The organization’s threefold program consists of leadership, friendship, and service. The goal is developing leadership among officers and members, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Membership is open to all students who have a desire to provide service.

Best Buddies

Best Buddies is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to match college students with mildly mentally impaired community members as friends. The group fosters friendships with and encourages mainstreaming of people with mental disabilities. Members make a commitment to spend time with their buddies on a weekly basis in addition to attending monthly group outings. Best Buddies is rewarding in that its members have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the life of another person.

CREATE

Child Ready Educational Activities Transforming the Environment (CREATE) provides fun, educational activities for children of the community that enhances their knowledge of the natural world around them. CREATE works to unite student members with children from the Albion community through weekly after-school programs at the Whitehouse Nature Center.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity works in conjunction with the Greater Albion Habitat for Humanity to provide low-cost housing to families who display a need. Through the building and renovation of homes in Albion and the surrounding area, this organization provides a wonderful opportunity to serve the community and work side-by-side with its residents.

Service Project Appalachia

Service Project Appalachia (SPA) provides students with an active and challenging spring break that benefits needy communities. After raising funds to help cover travel and project expenses, the group helps low-income families in the Appalachian Mountain region by doing light construction work on their homes.

STRIVE

Students Together Raising Integrity, Values, and Excellence (STRIVE) consists of Albion College students and professors who work together throughout the year to facilitate and mentor small groups of Albion Middle School students. In this way, a positive community connection is created, as leadership opportunities for middle school students are fostered.

Student Volunteer Bureau (SVB)

Student Volunteer Bureau strives to promote voluntary action at Albion College. This student organization is committed to supporting and supplying service opportunities to students and to assist Albion community organizations in finding volunteers for their events and programs. SVB also sponsors one-day service events such as Special Olympics, Crop Walk, and Make a Difference Day, as well as an annual weekend service trip in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. SVB participates with the National Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) and is a member of Michigan Campus Compact. Volunteering adds a special dimension to campus life and is an important factor in enhancing a liberal arts education.

Wayfarers International Group for Service (WINGS)

Wayfarers International Group for Service (WINGS) is dedicated to the ideal of service and service learning. As an alternative spring break, WINGS works on projects in Central or South America. These projects may include, but are not limited to, direct aid to people through the building and refinishing of homes as well as environmental concerns.

Diversity Awareness Organizations

For more information on any of these organizations, contact Intercultural Affairs, ext. 0501, or Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

African-Caribbean Student Union

The African-Caribbean Student Union fosters fraternal relationships and a better understanding among fellow African and Caribbean students and faculty. The group works to unite the sons and daughters of Africa and the Caribbean with all those concerned with and interested in the welfare of these regions, and to engage in constructive activities. Importance is also placed on creating awareness and a deeper understanding of the richness of cultures in Africa and the Caribbean and major issues affecting the continent and the different islands of the Caribbean.

Albion College Hillel

Albion College Hillel offers a voice to the Jewish students on campus to improve awareness about cultural issues such as anti-Semitism. It gives Jewish students and faculty an opportunity to observe holiday traditions, as well as giving non-Jewish members of the community the chance to learn more about the Jewish culture.

Arab Club

The Arab Club’s purpose is to increase the awareness of and celebrate the Arab culture on campus among the students and faculty. Members are asked to work together to put on events that are affiliated with the Arab culture.

Asian Awareness Group

Asian Awareness Group educates the campus community about various facets of Asian/Asian-American culture. It sponsors ethnic dinners in celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, and the Chinese Lunar New Year, in addition to other cultural activities including yoga, martial arts, and Asian-directed films.

Black Student Alliance

The Black Student Alliance (BSA) is a support group for African Americans attending Albion College. Its goals are to heighten awareness and sensitivity to African Americans through educational programming directed at eliminating racism, discrimination, and prejudice. Programs that the BSA sponsors annually include Kwanzaa and Taste of Blackness. The James Welton House, the BSA lodge, is located at 1109 Jackson St.

Break the Silence

Break the Silence creates awareness and recognition of lesbian, bisexual, and gay rights issues. There is both a political function (e.g., increase campus awareness through films, speakers, hall programs, panels) and a social function (e.g., attending lesbian and gay concerts, bookstores, speakers, restaurants) to the group.

International Student Union

International Student Union hosts various programs (such as dinners, dances, movies) and meetings designed to show the international flavor of Albion’s campus. The group works to bring together Albion’s international students and to encourage an appreciation of international relations among Albion’s American students.

Muslim Student Association

Muslim Student Association is a support network for Muslims on campus. It also provides programs that teach about Islam and the Islamic culture. These range from special dinners to religious observances.

Organization for Latino/a Awareness (OLA)

OLA provides programs and services that act as a bridge between students, faculty and the Latino communities around the world. It serves students by fostering a positive atmosphere through the development of educational, cultural, and social programs leading to a greater understanding of the Latin American community on campus as well as globally. In its efforts to preserve Latino history and culture, OLA aspires to instill the significance of Latino/a heritage and raise awareness about issues concerning Latinos, as a means of strengthening the presence and importance of diversity at Albion College. OLA is an organization that allows individuals to explore, experience, and absorb culture through language, traditions, values, and music.

Power

Power is an organization created to give women on campus (and women’s issues) a support network along with resources needed to create proactive solutions with the help of persons of any gender. The group’s main event will be The Vagina Monologues, and it will be performed every other February. Other events include (but are not limited to): V-week, a week of events leading up to The Vagina Monologues; women’s shelter visits; Homecoming dress sale; self-defense seminars; women’s outings; Make a Difference Day; nursing home visits; open panel discussions; female politician rallies; female speakers; women’s sports attendance; and Love Your Body Day.

Secular Humanist Group

The Secular Humanist Group serves as an open forum and support group for students who are nonreligious. The group helps students develop ideas and skills for their future in a religious society and emphasizes making life meaningful by helping others and building long-lasting friendships.

Umbrella

Umbrella is the governing body of all of the multicultural student organizations. The purpose of this governing body is to create a “safe space” where each underrepresented student population is supported, to provide an environment in which students can voice concerns, struggles, and accomplishments, and to educate the Albion community about diversity of cultures and customs.

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Student Government

Student Senate

The Albion College Student Senate is the primary representative organization of the student body. Among Senate’s many functions are the appointment of student representatives to various faculty, administrative, and campus committees; allocation of the Student Activity Fee; participation in the tenure and interim review processes; recognition of new student groups; and formulation of positions on current campus issues.

In recent years, the Senate has focused on a variety of important issues and projects, including increasing technology, advocating for more student parking, streamlining the funding process for student activities, and improving services at the Book Cooperative.

The Senate, along with the Albion Book Cooperative, occupies an office on the top floor of the Kellogg Center. The office phone number is ext. 1975.

The Student Senate constitution, ratified in 2000, forms the basic law of student government at Albion College.

The Student Senate constitution appears in its entirety in Appendix A at the end of this chapter. Copies of the bylaws are available at the Senate office.

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Greek Life

The Greek community of Albion College fosters a unique opportunity for our students to be part of one of the Midwest’s premier models for a learning community. Our men’s and women’s fraternal groups recognize the importance of a strong tradition and the constant challenge of their founding values and principles. Striving to continually build, refine, and reaffirm these in their members’ daily lives is an ongoing goal. Greek life at Albion continues to be a positive influence on students’ lives.

Panhellenic Council

Panhellenic Council serves as the governing body for the seven international sororities at Albion College. The purpose of the Panhellenic Council is to promote scholarship, community service, educational opportunities, leadership development, and coordination of membership recruitment. Panhellenic Council is responsible for the coordination of all promotional events for women’s recruitment and for the planning and implementation of formal recruitment in January. Open recruitment occurs for upperclass women during both semesters while first-year women participate in formal or open recruitment during the spring semester.

Panhellenic Council consists of one elected representative and one Panhellenic executive officers from each of the seven women’s groups.

This council also coordinates annual leadership development opportunities, including off-campus leadership conferences. The development of programming for the Greek community and philanthropic/service opportunities for the larger community is accomplished through collaborative efforts with other Albion organizations. In academic performance, the Albion College women’s fraternal groups rank consistently above the all-college and the all-women’s grade point average. This achievement is a result of a strong support system and emphasis on academic success.

Panhellenic Council has an office in the Kellogg Center. For more information, contact the Panhellenic Office or the assistant director for Greek life, ext. 0433.

Sororities

Sororities have been a part of the Albion College experience for women since 1883 and have offered women an opportunity to be a part of a sisterhood that supports a member’s personal goals as well as encourages the group to strive for the high ideals on which the sorority was founded. The sorority experience at Albion has created opportunities for women to develop strong personal and professional networks, enhance leadership and communication skills, and be a part of a group that is active in the community. High standards for scholarship, community service, and educational opportunities continue to be the hallmarks of Albion sororities.

The seven sororities established at Albion College are:

Alpha Chi Omega (Beta Chapter)
Alpha Kappa Alpha (Sigma Zeta Chapter)
Alpha Xi Delta (Phi Chapter)
Delta Gamma (Zeta Chapter)
Kappa Alpha Theta (Pi Chapter)
Kappa Delta (Sigma Pi Chapter)
Phi Mu (Rho Epsilon Chapter)

The sorority experience at Albion embraces a community concept where women live throughout the residence halls while maintaining an office or a sorority-owned lodge which offers a formal living room, kitchen, and meeting area facilities maintained by the collegiate members and their alumnae house corporation boards.

Recruitment of new members is an ongoing process throughout the year filled with formal and informal opportunities for sorority members to meet with women who are interested in affiliating with a sorority. Sorority membership for first-year women is deferred to the spring semester. Upperclass women, however, are allowed to affiliate with a sorority during open recruitment in the fall or in either formal or open recruitment during the spring. Sorority recruitment is coordinated through the Panhellenic Council.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Interfraternity Council serves as the governing body for the six international fraternities at Albion College. The purpose of the Interfraternity Council is to coordinate the efforts of all of the fraternities to promote a positive, educational experience for all men who affiliate with a fraternity. The Interfraternity Council promotes intra-chapter activities, leadership development, responsibility of both the individual fraternity member and the individual fraternity chapter, scholarship, and educational opportunities for the fraternities. IFC is responsible for the coordination of all programs on fraternity recruitment during the fall semester and supervises the formal recruitment program that begins in January.

The Interfraternity Council consists of two elected representatives from each fraternity, and seven elected executive officers who work to meet and support the needs of the men’s fraternities. The goal is to develop a community committed to continually building, refining, and reaffirming the individual and the men’s chapters.

Interfraternity Council has an office in the Kellogg Center. For more information, contact the IFC office or the associate director for Greek life, ext. 0433.

Fraternities

Fraternities have been a part of the Albion tradition since 1876 and have been a strong presence on campus. Fraternities offer men an opportunity to affiliate with an international organization that offers scholarship opportunities, leadership training, personal growth and development, and lifelong friends. Each of the six fraternities differ in their goals, ideals, and opportunities though each strives to achieve a brotherhood based on mutual respect and support.

The six fraternities established at Albion College are:

Alpha Tau Omega (Beta Omicron Chapter)
Delta Sigma Phi (Alpha Tau Chapter)
Delta Tau Delta (Epsilon Chapter)
Sigma Chi (Alpha Pi Chapter)
Sigma Nu (Gamma Gamma Chapter)
Tau Kappa Epsilon (Omega Chapter)

Each fraternity is a self-governing body and monitors its own activities in relation to guidelines set by the College, the Interfraternity Council, and its international organization. The fraternity experience at Albion embraces a residential concept where fraternity members are housed together in a residential unit of 50 men. Housing assignments vary in each house, and members are able to move into the College-owned fraternity houses at the beginning of their second year.

Recruitment of new members is ongoing throughout the year, allowing the fraternity and prospective members an opportunity to become acquainted. Recruitment for first-year men is deferred to the spring semester when a formal recruitment period is coordinated through the Interfraternity Council.

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Campus Media

Media Board

The Media Board is composed of students selected by Student Senate along with members of the faculty and administration. All student heads of campus media, along with the advisers of those respective groups, serve on the board in an ex-officio capacity. The Media Board governs the direction of all recognized student media. For more information, contact the director of campus programs and organizations, ext. 0433.

Albion Review

The Albion Review is the College’s annual literary magazine/interdisciplinary journal. The student-run journal publishes original poetry, short fiction, essays, and artwork by Albion students and faculty. For more information, contact the English Department, ext. 0232.

Albionian

The Albionian, Albion College’s yearbook, is a review of the year which examines people, places, and events. The Albionian can use all those who want to volunteer their time and efforts. The staff includes photographers, designers, and copy writers. For more information, contact the Albionian office, ext. 0570.

The Pleiad

The weekly campus newspaper, The Pleiad, is written and managed by students and distributed to the College community on Fridays. Some staff positions carry stipends. Students enrolled in journalism courses also receive academic credit for reporting and editing. Prospective staff members should contact the editor at the Pleiad office in the Kellogg Center, ext. 1651.

WLBN

The Albion College radio station, WLBN, is located in the Kellogg Center and is managed and run by students. The station broadcasts on a closed-circuit cable system. Staff positions include directors, disc-jockeys, news, sports, and features. For more information, contact WLBN, ext. 0526.

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Music

All students are encouraged to participate in music. Many students have found that membership in one of the College music ensembles listed below is a rewarding and exciting experience. Students also may elect to study voice or an instrument privately with professors who are experienced performers in their fields. Opportunities for performance in musical theatre productions and opera scenes are available. For more information, call the Music Department at ext. 0481.

College Bands

The “British Eighth” — Albion’s marching band performs at all home football games. Auditions are given during the first day of pre-season practice in August. 1/4 unit. For more information, call Samuel McIlhagga at ext. 0467 or send e-mail.

Symphonic Band — This ensemble begins rehearsing after the last home football game and continues to meet through the second semester. It performs two or three concerts, at commencement, and tours every other year. Membership is open to all students; auditions are held in October or November. 1/4 unit. For more information, call Samuel McIlhagga at ext. 0467 or send e-mail.

Jazz Ensemble — This group studies and performs jazz literature of all styles during both fall and spring semesters. Membership is open to all students; auditions take place in August. 1/4 unit. For more information, call James Ball at ext. 0256 or send e-mail.

College Choirs

Concert Choir — The Concert Choir performs a wide range of repertoire ranging from standard major choral works to multicultural and popular choral pieces. The choir performs five or six on-campus concerts with at least one or two off-campus concerts throughout the year. Auditions are held during the first few days of class in the fall. 1/4 unit.

Briton Singers — This smaller select ensemble performs challenging chamber choir literature but also explores lighter music best suited to smaller groups. The Briton Singers performs several times per semester, both on and off the campus and tours every other year. Auditions are held during the first week of classes in the fall. 1/4 unit.

For more information about participating in any of the choirs, call Douglas Rose at ext. 0251 or send e-mail.

Symphony Orchestra

Open to all students by audition, the orchestra performs three or four times per year on campus and tours every other year. Auditions are held the first week of classes each semester. 1/4 unit. For more information, call James Ball at ext. 0256 or send e-mail.

Chamber Music

String, brass, woodwind, percussion ensembles and jazz quartets —All are based on student interest during the fall and spring semesters. 1/4 unit. For more information, call the Music Department at ext. 0481.

Operas/Musicals

Presentations range from one-act operas and opera scenes to a joint musical theatre production with the Theatre Department. Opera and musical productions are programmed on alternate years. Membership is open to all students by audition. For more information, call Maureen Balke at ext. 0471 or send e-mail.

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Programming

Albion College Coffee House

Albion College Coffee House is a non-profit student organization that provides Albion College and the Albion community with social space to foster greater social and intellectual exchange. The Coffee House also provides student volunteers with the opportunity to manage a small business firsthand. For more information, contact Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

Union Board (UB)

Union Board is the student organization responsible for planning a calendar filled with the very best entertainment and social programs for Albion College. The group is best known for its Friday Night Live Series, which presents live entertainment in the Kellogg Center almost every Friday night of the academic year. In addition, on various Saturdays and weeknights throughout the semester, UB sponsors “Late Night” events which occur later in the evening. Past “Late Night” events include Dueling Pianos, Murder Mystery, KC Camp-out, and Latin Band Festival.

Since UB receives a portion of the Student Activity Fee to fund events, Union Board programs are free to Albion College students with a valid student ID. Students receive information on upcoming UB events at the beginning of each semester. A sampling of programs includes: 

Comedy Performances—Showcased in the Friday Night Live Series, many of the top comedy acts from the college circuit perform in the Kellogg Center. In addition, special event shows have included national talents Dane Cook, Adam Sandler, Jim Breuer, Paula Poundstone, and Pablo Francisco.

Musical Entertainment—A staple of the Friday Night Live Series, many regional groups entertain College audiences in a variety of musical genres ranging from folk, R&B, a capella, alternative, and classic rock. UB has also sponsored performances by such nationally known groups as O.A.R., Blessid Union of Souls, Vertical Horizon, and 3 Doors Down. 

Special Events—UB presents a wide variety of novel interactive events such as drive-in movies, giant inflatable games on the quad, game shows, make-your-own-music videos, casino night, wax hands, an X-Box tournament, and Karaoke. 

Off-Campus Programs—Sponsored trips away from Albion’s campus might include professional sporting events, Detroit comedy clubs, theatre productions, indoor rock climbing, day trips to Chicago, outlet mall shopping, and bowling. In addition, UB has made arrangements so students can enjoy a current nationally released film at the historic Bohm Theater in downtown Albion for free. Details will be posted on campus.

Union Board is a student-driven organization and depends upon student volunteer involvement to make its programs happen. UB is a great way to get involved in campus life, be part of the decision-making process, and to assist in event production. Union Board holds open meetings weekly in the Kellogg Center. For further details, call the UB office at ext. 0837 or e-mail unionboard@albion.edu, or call Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.

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Religious and Fellowship Groups

The Albion College Chaplain’s Office helps connect students to area churches and to the campus groups listed below. For more information about on-campus and off-campus opportunities for involvement, contact the Chaplain’s Office at ext. 0492.

Albion College Hillel — Click for description.

Athletes in Action — Athletes in Action exists to reach student athletes for Jesus Christ through the influence of sports. This is accomplished through small group Bible studies, discipleship, summer opportunities, and a conference.

Campus Crusade for Christ — Campus Crusade for Christ is an international, interdenominational Christian ministry dedicated to turning spiritually lost students into Christ-centered laborers. Campus Crusade’s main focus is Bible study, but the group also brings speakers to campus, and goes to Christian concerts, retreats, conferences, and other fellowship events.

Catholic Connection — The Catholic Connection is made up of young Catholic adults who gather in fellowship, prayer, study, and service to support one another on the journey of life.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes — Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes discuss, worship and praise God through various activities. Their foremost activity is participating in sports; however, membership is not limited to varsity athletes. In addition to sports, activities consist of discussions of contemporary issues concerning college students, prayer groups, study breaks, and lots of spontaneous fun!

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship — InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) is an interdenominational group whose purpose is to build student-led collegiate fellowships that are committed to evangelism, discipleship, engagement of the campus in all its diversity, and the world mission of the church in obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Albion chapter is affiliated with the international IVCF and participates in a number of conferences and training events. IVCF has large group meetings, smaller Bible studies in every residence hall, regular prayer meetings, and various social events.

Muslim Student Association — Click for description.

Secular Humanist Group — Click for description.

Students of Destiny — Students of Destiny strives to create a community of Christians devoted to spiritual growth, outreach ministry, and reaching their destiny. The mission of this organization is to increase students’ knowledge about the life of Jesus Christ according to the Hebrew Bible, provide a support group for Christians on Albion’s campus, actively participate in community service projects, and conduct events devoted to teaching the Gospel. Membership in the Students of Destiny is not limited by race; however, a core mission of the group is to provide a place of hospitality and spiritual growth for African-American students. Attention to issues of race and ethnicity is central to the group’s life.

Wednesday Night Chapel — Every Wednesday evening a student-led worship service is held in Wesley Chapel. This service features contemporary music and time to reflect. It is open to all denominations.

Wesley Fellowship — Wesley Fellowship is a Christian group for all students who want to grow spiritually, discuss ideas and concerns, and socialize with fellow Christians on campus. While historically Methodist, Wesley Fellowship welcomes students from all denominations and even those who are just beginning their religious development. Programming includes weekly meetings, service projects, special events, and a variety of retreats and Christian-related conferences.

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Theatre and Dance

The College theatre productions provide students interested in acting, dance, directing, design, and technical theatre with an outlet for their creative talents. The production program is designed to serve all levels of interest in the student body. During the academic year, the four major productions, significant student workshops, a spring dance performance, and smaller production projects all are performed by and prepared by Albion students, many of whom are theatre majors, but most of whom are students who simply enjoy working on theatre.

The theatre productions are selected by a committee of theatre faculty and students. The selection aims to provide the College audience with a variety of periods, styles, and subjects in drama. The department is committed to a yearly rotation of Shakespeare and a musical theatre production.

Plays are produced in two well-equipped theaters and technical support is provided by scenery and costume shops.

Auditions for each production take place throughout the year, and dancers are typically recruited through the dance classes. Some credit is available to students actively involved in the theatre program. The College theatre and the Albion Players organization are directed by Daniel Walker, ext. 0344. In addition, the College has a chapter of the national theatre honorary Theta Alpha Phi for students who have been especially active in theatre on campus.

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Chapter I, Appendix A

Constitution of the Albion College Student Senate

The Student Senate constitution is being revised for 2007-08 and will be posted in the online edition of the Student Handbook at: www.albion.edu/handbook/ later this year. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

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Chapter I, Appendix B

Academic Eligibility Guidelines for Student-Athletes at Albion College

Eligibility for intercollegiate athletic competition is governed by three bodies: Albion College, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). When Albion College students decide to participate in intercollegiate athletics, they should be aware of the following rules and regulations concerning academic eligibility. It is the responsibility of the faculty athletics representatives, athletic directors, and coaches to check academic eligibility. However, it is the responsibility of student-athletes to register for the proper number of credits and to conduct their academic endeavors in such a manner that they will be eligible to participate in their chosen sport. Questions concerning academic eligibility should be directed to one of the two faculty athletics representatives: Trisha Franzen, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, ext. 0535, and Michael Van Houten, Library, ext. 0293.

I. Albion College Regulations

A. All athletes must be registered for at least 3 units on the first day of classes and for the duration of the season, or for a full-time internship. Enrollment below full-time status during the season will result in the student-athlete becoming ineligible. The only exception to this rule is when a student-athlete is in his/her last term and is registered for the number of units needed to graduate, which may be less than 3. However, in this situation, permission to become a part-time student is also required, and must be requested through the Academic Status and Petitions Committee.

B. All athletes must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree. This means that the student cannot be on terminal probation and must have completed credit hours according to the following schedule.

After 1 semester: 3 units
After 2 semesters: 6 units
After 3 semesters: 9 units
After 4 semesters: 13 units
After 5 semesters: 16 units
After 6 semesters: 20 units
After 7 semesters: 23 units
After 8 semesters: 27 units
After 9 semesters: 30 units
After 10 semesters: 32 units

Satisfactory progress for transfer students will be based only on their Albion College semesters, and will follow the schedule above. It is essential that all student-athletes be aware of their academic progress, especially where the number of credit hours is concerned. Satisfactory progress cannot be maintained by taking 3 units each term.

Students who wish to return for a 9th semester must petition for permission to do so through the Academic Status and Petitions Committee. The only automatic exception is for students who are student teaching in the 9th semester. However, an additional step is required of students who are student teaching. They must petition to the Education Department for permission to participate in athletics during the semester in which they are student teaching. All students who wish to return for a 10th semester must petition for permission to do so.

II. NCAA Regulations

A. Student-athletes should be aware that Albion College and the MIAA may impose stricter regulations than those of the NCAA.

B. All applicable provisions of the NCAA constitution and bylaws as specified in Operating Bylaw, Article 14: Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements.

Of special importance are the following regulations:

1. A student-athlete must be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies, be in good academic standing, and be maintaining satisfactory progress toward a degree.

2. If summer courses taken at another institution are to be used to achieve satisfactory progress toward the degree, the courses must be approved by Albion College before they are taken. To comply with this rule, it will be necessary to check with your adviser and the Registrar’s Office prior to enrolling in the summer course. The transfer of credits is the responsibility of the student-athlete. An official transcript should be requested as soon as the class is completed and sent directly to the Albion College registrar.

3. In order to be immediately eligible to participate in athletics at Albion College, a transfer student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics prior to his/her admission to Albion must have been in good academic and athletic standing (i.e., the student-athlete must have been eligible) at the institution from which he/she transferred at the time of the transfer. All transfer student-athletes should inform their coach(es) of their transfer status as early as possible. This will allow time to check with the former institution regarding academic standing.

4. A transfer student who has not participated in intercollegiate athletics before arriving at Albion College is immediately eligible to compete for Albion College.

5. A student-athlete shall complete his/her four seasons of participation during the first 10 semesters in which the student is enrolled in college in a full-time program of studies. Full-time enrollment in summer school will count toward the 10-semester limit.

The NCAA regulations are complex and are designed to cover many different situations and institutions. If students have a special circumstance that might affect their eligibility to participate in a sport, they should talk to their coach and/or to one of the faculty athletics representatives. All contests in which an ineligible athlete participates must be forfeited to the opposition. With care and cooperation, this situation can be avoided.

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