STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Tiger Paw Student Handbook

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The University of West Alabama has a wide range of clubs and organizations on campus. Membership in a student organization gives you the opportunity to develop friendships and explore new areas of interest.

New organizations should seek official recognition from the Student Government Association (S.G.A.). Recognition allows clubs and organizations the following privileges:

The right to publicize events on campus
Use of University facilities, when available, at no cost
Representation in S.G.A. (no vote)

Clearly understand that being recognized as an organization implies simply that the University offers you official recognition and does not in any way imply an acceptance for legal or financial obligation. Nor does it imply an acceptance of liability for the actions of the organization or its members.

All organizations are required to have an advisor. The advisor is solely responsible for offering continuity and guidance to the organization. Acknowledgment by the University that this person is an advisor of an organization should not be perceived to imply acceptance of responsibility either legal nor financially for his/her actions. In essence, the advisor assumes this with full recognition that he is acting outside the role and scope of his position with the University and therefore any financial or legal implications that may arise due to his advisor position is his/her own responsibility and not that of The University of West Alabama.

Being involved in campus life as a leader, planner, organizer, musician, athlete or group member is essential to your complete and rewarding education. These activities provide you with opportunities to develop interpersonal leadership and management skills and to promote self-motivation, responsibility and discipline. Such activities can also serve as constructive outlets for energy and recreation and complement classroom learning through practical application of concepts and theories. We encourage you to participate in as many out of class activities as possible without hindering your academic achievement. For more information about student activities, you can contact the Vice President for Student Affairs on the third floor of Webb Hall or call extension 3581.

Below is information about student activities at UWA and related policies. In addition, please refer to the section on Student Affairs:

Student Activity Fee	Greek Letter Organizations
Homecoming Queen & Homecoming Court	Fraternities
Creating a New Club or Student Organization	Sororities
Scheduling Activities on the University Calendar	Honor Societies
Process for Scheduling a Campus Event	Student Organizations & Special Interests
Sponsoring & Chaperoning Student Organizations & Activities	Information at a Glance
Field Trips	List of Student Organizations
Mr. and Ms. UWA	Student Government Constitution and By-Laws


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The Tiger Paw Student Handbook does not constitute a contract between the student and UWA. Although every effort has been made to provide students with complete and accurate information, UWA reserves the right to change programs and requirements, and to modify, amend or revoke rules, regulations and policies listed within this handbook.