Flagler College

Student groups are a great way to get involved at Flagler College.  Student groups on campus are of three types: student clubs, academic organizations and honor societies.  There are six honor societies, seven academic organizations and 18 student clubs on campus that sponsor a range of interesting and fun activities from academic to social to community service.

The college art gallery, theater, campus newspaper, radio station and literary journal also provide creative outlets and preprofessional experience. Students also are encouraged to take part in the intramural sports program (See the Athletics section for more about Intramurals).

• Art Club The club unites students interested in visual arts on both the college campus and within the St. Augustine community.
 
• Best Buddies International
      A service organization for students interested in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
     
• Campus Activities Board (CAB)                 
      CAB is responsible for planning a variety of events that enhance the college experience through social, recreational and cultural activities.
     
• Campus Crusade for Christ
       Encouraging Christians and non-Christians alike to discuss real life issues from a spiritual perspective, this club supports students' spiritual growth through one-on-one mentoring and small group discussions.
     
• Catholic College Fellowship
       Open to all denominations, this club aims to serve the spiritual needs of college students while fostering fellowship, Catholic studies and helping the community through faith.
     
• Coin and Currency Club
      Members of this club promote and teach the world of money to a wide variety of students with interests in history, economics, government, sociology and art.              
     
• Deaf Awareness Club
       An organization whose purpose is to serve students interested in learning about the deaf or the hard of hearing. This club collaborates with the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in planning special projects and activities for deaf students. It is designed to further professional standards and improve preparation of those dealing with the education of the deaf and hard of hearing.
     
• Flagler College Service Club
       A service club, formally known as Flagler Women's Club, is composed of women and men who perform volunteer services for the College and the community. This organization annually presents a fashion, modeled by students, faculty and staff.
     
• Home Team
       Members of this outreach club volunteer in the community to assist with housing rehab and other service projects. In the fall, the club participates in Make a Difference Day. Here's a typical project for the St. Johns Housing Partnership.
     
• Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
       Intervarsity encourages development of Christian growth and fellowship in the College community. In addition to students, membership is open to faculty and staff.
     
• Mu Epsilon Nu
       MEN facilitates social wellbeing within the community by encouraging students to participate in enjoyable yet beneficial activities and service projects.
     
• The Outdoors Club
      Members cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world, encourage the observation and conservation of wildlife and the environment, enhance the appreciation of exciting outdoor activities and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.
     
• Phi Alpha Omega
       A women's service organization, Phi Alpha provides opportunities for participation in service projects on campus and in the community and for social interaction among its members.
     
• Political Guild
       A club for students interested in political issues, debates, and world events.
     
• Ripple
      This club attempts to dissolve social barriers by serving the homeless population of the St. Augustine community through building relationships and providing food to local homeless shelters.                 
       
• Rotaract
      Collage branch of Rotary International with the philosophy of "service above self." The club focus is on community service projects locally and internationally..
     
• "SPIRIT" (Singing and Signing Hands)
       SPIRIT is a student performance group representing Flagler College that combines sign language, music and choreography. The goal of this group is to present a message promoting awareness of the beauty and expressiveness of signing, while providing entertainment for various audiences. SPIRIT also works toward improving the manual communication skills of group members.
     
• Sport Management Club
       Membership is open to all students. Members assist with the implementation of athletic events on campus, including intercollegiate and intramural. The organization also assists with sporting events in the community, such as road races, Hoop It Up and the Jacksonville Jaguars' games.
     
• Student Government Association
       SGA actively represents student opinions; promotes the social and academic development of students; fosters communication, cooperation and understanding in all areas of the College; recommends and implements improvements necessary to the welfare of the student and the College; and encourages effective student organizations.
     
• Surf Club
       Designed to promote interest in the areas of surfing, fitness and an appreciation for the environment, the team is open to all individuals regardless of ability to surf.

• Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society
  A general academic honorary society. Its purpose is to promote and recognize character and scholarship.
• Alpha Psi Omega
  The Theatre Arts Department petitioned the National Theatre Arts Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega, to approve a chapter at Flagler College. The actual ceremony of Induction will take place early December 2005 after pledges have proven their contributions to the national chapter. Chair of Theatre Arts Phyllis M. Gibbs will be the sponsor. This is a service organization as well as an honor society, and members must not only contribute to their department but to their college and community as well.
• Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
  An international honor society in education. KDP promotes the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards and promise in teaching and allied professions. The Flagler chapter was chartered in 1997.
  
  The local chapter is identified as Psi Rho Chapter #569. Membership is according to guidelines of the National Organization (GPA 3.0 or higher; Acceptance into the College of Education; Completion of 51 semester hours). The mission of the local chapter is service both to educational institutions and the community, recognition of scholarship within the community and college, and professional development of the members.
  
  Dr. Kathleen Eide serves as the chapter counselor.
  
  Other Links: www.kdp.org (International headquarters)
• Omicron Delta Kappa
  An honor society with a threefold purpose: to recognize individuals who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate and/or community activities and to encourage them to aspire to higher achievements; to bring together the most representative individuals in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest; and to bring together members of the faculty and student bodynoindent on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.
• Psi Chi
  A national honor society in psychology, Psi Chi is dedicated to encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. To qualify for membership, students must have completed at least three semesters of college credit, including nine semester hours of psychology, declared a psychology major or minor, rank in the upper 35 percent of their class, demonstrate high standards of personal behavior and receive two-thirds of the affirmative votes of those present at a regular chapter meeting.
• Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society,
  Alpha Epsilon Omega Chapter
  This society confers distinction for high achievement in English language and literature, provides cultural stimulation on campus, and promotes interest in language and literature in the community