Dean’s Advisory Council
There are a number of student organizations available for students enrolled
in the College of Business Administration (hereafter referred to as the “CBA”).
Most of these focus their attention on particular majors or topics of study.
The few with broad, general interest are Greek letter organization with nationally
established procedures, which require extensive true commitments. No organization
currently exists: (1) to offer broad based programming for all CBA students,
and (2) to provide a central clearinghouse and/or coordinating mechanism among
all CBA student organizations. The Dean’s exist to link the faculty and
administration of the CBA (through the Dean and Associate Deans) with the student
organization.
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Debonair Dance Ensemble
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote diverse members with a
chance to express themselves in the form of dance.
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Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of
business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the
association of students for their mutual encouragement by research and practice;
to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce,
and to further a higher standard of commercial welfare of the community.
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Delta Sigma Theta
The principle purpose and aim of this chapter shall be: to augment the aims
and purposes of Grand Chapter by the adoption and execution of the National
Program adopted by the members of the Zeta Alpha Chapter to the Needs of our
particular locale and circumstances.
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Diversity Dialogues
The purpose of this organization shall be to extend the Collaborative Program
(CP) in Counseling Psychology’s commitment to diversity, as stated in
the CP mission statement, beyond the formal training offered in the Program.
Through increased exposure to issues of diversity, through support of research
on diversity, through various types of activities, and through open discussion,
the aim of this organization will be to contribute to participants’ development
as multiculturally aware individuals, both personally and professionally.
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Doctoral Association of Arts and Sciences
and Public Affairs (DAASPA)
The DAASPA shall represent the collective interest and promote the general welfare
of the doctoral students in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Department
of Public Administration and Urban Studies. DAASPA shall promote and maintain
communication between the doctoral students and the university administration
and represent doctoral students within the College of Arts and Sciences and
in the Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies. DAASPA shall administer
doctoral students’ affairs within the limits prescribed by this constitution
(hereafter to be referred to as the Constitution). DAASPA shall aid individual
doctoral students with specific problems related to the university community.
DAASPA shall act to stimulate social, intellectual, and political contact among
doctoral students. DAASPA shall act to encourage mentor relations between faculty
and members, promote fellowship among members, encourage scholarly research,
encourage the attendance and participation of its members at conferences, and
promote the interaction of researchers, practitioners and members.
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Economics Club
The Purpose of this organization shall be to further the professional interest
and knowledge of its membership, and to afford social and professional contacts
among its members.
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E-Docs
The purpose of this organization shall be to: Stimulate social, intellectual,
and political contact among doctoral students. Encourage mentor relations between
faculty and members, promote fellowship among members, encourage scholarly research,
and encourage the attendance and participation of its members at conferences.
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The Electronics Organization
The purpose of this organization is to advance the members’ level of knowledge
of Electronics. This would include designing, theory, manufacturing, and applications
of electronics in various technologies, to make the employment market in Electronics
more accessible to the members by communication. Communication is important
to offer field related jobs to the students. Part-time or full-time jobs can
further reinforce material covered ion class, which aids in understanding while
giving hands-on experience, to provide voluntary services to the Engineering
and Science division of the Community and Technical College at the University
of Akron to Promote fellowship and enrichment among all students.
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Engineering Student Council
The purpose of Engineering Student Council is to serve engineering students
by facilitating communications among members, promoting engineers education,
organizing programs and events, resource of information about engineering student
activities, and serving as a collective voice for Engineering Students.
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Environmental Akron
The purpose of Environmental Akron is to increase environmental efforts and
awareness among, but not limited to, the student body and the faculty at the
University of Akron. Vist Environmental Akron's web site at: www.enviroakron.org.
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Environmental Law Society
The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance student opportunities to
learn about and become involved in environmental law.
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The
Equestrian Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide to all currently enrolled
students the opportunity to develop riding skills and the opportunity to all
for all full-time students or alumni within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
(IHSA) to compete in IHSA shows.
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Fashion and Professional United
The purpose of this organization shall be to aid underrepresented minorities
who are aspiring professionals, in both building personal relationships within
their desired career field, and gaining experience in that field as well. These
industry fields include, but are not limited to: Business, Fashion, Advertising,
Public Relations, Multi-Media Broadcasting, Marketing, Entertainment, Travel,
and Event Planning.
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Financial Management Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to assist business students in learning
about careers in the finance sector, to teach them how to increase their professional
development, and to prepare them for a successful career upon graduation.
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Fire Protection Society
The mission of the Fire Protection Society is to promote the Fire Protection
Program, and foremost the professional and technical development of its students.
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Friends Always Ministries (F.A.M.)
The purpose of this organization is to build and equip believers for the work
of Christian ministry, reaching out to students (through prayer and evangelism)
in order to see the kingdom of God established at the University of Akron.
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The Future Physicians’ Club
The purpose of FPC shall be: to provide information of educational, social,
and professional interest to FPC members and the surrounding community and to
provide an opportunity for students with a common academic interest to exchange
information and ideas relative to their future careers as physicians or other
health professionals, and to help establish a basic orientation to, and preparation
for, professional school requirements and curricula.
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Garfield’s Own
The purpose of this organization shall be: to provide the official Color Guard
to the University of Akron, to provide military funeral details to Local Veterans
Groups i.e. VFW and American Legion, to present a positive of the Army ROTC
on campus, to provide an opportunity for those interested in Army ROTC to learn
more about it without making a military commitment, to serve the community with
fund raisers and service projects and to provide a social atmosphere for the
cadet corps and all University students.
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Gathering of Potential Surveyors
The purpose of this organization shall be to inform and educate students about
surveying and related professions. This organization will also provide a tutoring
service for all surveying classes. Members of this organization will gain access
to professional surveying, which will in turn lead to a greater chance at a
job in the surveying field.
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Gay/Straight Law Alliance
He GSLA shall endeavor in all equitable and practical ways to achieve the following
goals and actualize the following purposes: foster the ideals of tolerance,
respect, understanding, and equality in the community regarding the legal rights
and privileges of all people, notably those individuals who identify as gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and trans gendered, or gay-friendly. Develop law students
interested and learning in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered legal
issues through educational programs. Provide a forum where students, faculty,
staff, administrators, and alumni may come together to express themselves and
discuss legal issues relevant to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered
people. Work as an advocate in developing and implementing University policies
that guarantee the right against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Encourage and support agencies that work at meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and trans- gendered communities. Function as a supportive and educational
for the community.
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Geography and Planning Student Association
The purpose of this association shall be to promote interest in the field of
geography and planning on the University of Akron campus.
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Geology Club
The purpose of this club is for educational enlightenment in all phases of geology.
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Gerontology Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the interdisciplinary study
of gerontology on campus; to promote fellowship among students, faculty, staff,
professionals, and other interested in the field of gerontology; to provide
learning and networking opportunities in gerontology; to assist community programs
serving older adults.
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Golden Key International Honour Society
The purpose of this organization shall be to recognize and encourage scholastic
achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with
faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education,
to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate
and graduate scholarships, and to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary
service.
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Gospel Choir Ministry
The organization shall strive to achieve the following objectives: to glorify
God in the beauty of holiness without regard to denomination through music and
song and to edify my brothers and sisters and bring about unity and spiritual
inspiration among the campus community.
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Grad Business Student Association (GBSA)
The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance the development of students
pursuing graduate degrees in business through academic, social, and professional
programs.
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Graduate CROW (Committee for Research
On Women/Gender)
The purpose of this organization shall be to meet as a group of graduate students
from several disciplines on campus in order to share ideas and research on women
and gender, and to provide cross-discipline feedback on other students’
work in the manner of a true interdisciplinary women’s studies program.
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Graduate Nursing Student Organization
The purpose of the Graduate Nursing Students Organization shall be to provide
a means for communicating the concerns and interests of the graduate students
in the graduate program by providing the following: friendship, support and
information to graduate nursing students, a closer relationship between graduate
nursing students and faculty in order to promote the ideals and philosophy of
the College of Nursing, student representation in governance of academic affairs
by including student representation on graduate academic committees at the College
of Nursing, students representation at student affairs, to facilitate communication
between students, the assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and the University
Administration and to enhance graduate nursing students’ academic, social
and professional life.
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Graduate Student Government
The purpose of this organization is to act as the official representative body
of and forum for the graduate student body actively enrolled at The University
of Akron in compliance and bylaws, exercise the right for open communication
with the university populations and provide advice to university administration,
as appropriate on decisions and concerns that may affect the welfare of the
graduate student body, responsibly inform the graduate student body of issues
relevant to its welfare, allocate funds received from the University extra-curricular
activities fund in compliance with the funding policies of the university as
set fourth and to encourage social and academic contacts among graduate students
in all disciplines served by The University of Akron.
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Green Dragon Kung Fu Club
The express purpose of this club is to provide a medium within The University
of Akron community through which intimate exposure to various Chinese Martial
Art forms may be attained. Specifically the instruction provided will involve
three general, interrelated: Heath, Strength, and stamina of the practitioner.
The beneficial effects of these diverse programs can be extraordinary, and manifest
themselves not only physically, but in terms of mental acuity and emotional
stability as well, Programs of instruction in Chinese Art forms involving movement
comparable to dance and/or free exercise in gymnastics, but characterized by
slower, softer, and more fluid transactions. Most of these are somewhat unorthodox,
all are eventually pertinent to self-defense, and many are highly regarded (to
the point of secrecy) in the Chinese culture and extremely rare in the Occidental
cultures, programs of instruction in the major Chinese fighting sciences.
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The Guitar Club
The purpose of this organization will be: to provide nexus for aficionados of
the guitar throughout the college community, to provide the wherewithal to bring
prominent guest artists to campus for performances and master classes, to create
an administrative body to coordinate campus and community appearances of the
students, to foster and encourage appreciation of high quality guitar music
throughout the community.
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