RSO Purpose Statements

ADDICTIONS STUDIES ASSOCIATION

To promote unity and support among those in the major and to bring awareness of addictions to UCA Campus. (Activity/Service)

ALABASTER DANCE

The purpose is to provide an avenue of dance instruction and expression to students and to share the Gospel of Christ through the art of dance. (Religious)

ALL GREEK COUNCIL

The purpose of the All Greek Council of the University of Central Arkansas shall be to promote interaction and unity among fraternities and sororities. (Activity/Service)

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

The purpose of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. (Sorority/Greeks)

ALPHA PHI ALPHA

The objectives of this Fraternity shall be to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the cause of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual. (Fraternity/Greeks)

ALPHA PHI OMEGA

The purpose of this fraternity shall be to assemble college students in the National Service Fraternity in the fellowship of principals derived from the Scout Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts of America. (Activity/Service)

ALPHA PSI OMEGA

The purposes are to honor those who have contributed to the UCA Theatre, to provide a continuous working body for the theatre, to provide leadership for others interested in working in theatre.(Honorary)

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

The aim of this chapter shall be to establish a sisterhood that shall have for its four-fold objective the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual development of its members. (Sorority/Greeks)

ALPHA SIGMA TAU

The purpose of the Sorority shall be to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members. (Sorority/Greeks)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

The purpose is to provide for and to promote the professional development of college home economic students who are members of the American Home Economics Association. (Departmental)

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

The purpose shall be to promote awareness of chemistry and natural sciences. (Departmental)

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC ARTS

To encourage discussions about graphic design, to provide a platform for feedback to members, to make contacts in the professional field, to prepare students for a career in graphic design. (Departmental)

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGN

This organization wants to promote fellowship, cooperation, and a spirit of unity between students and professionals through communication and programming among members. (Departmental)

AMSA PREMEDICAL SOCIETY CHAPTER OF UCA

The purposes of this organization shall be to provide an environment that supports the creative ideas of physicians-in-training. (Departmental)

ANIME AND MANGA SOCIETY OF UCA

To promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture and language through observation of Japanese animation. (Activity/Service)

APOSTOLIC STUDENTS FOR CHRIST

To unite believers in order to positively effect UCA and the surrounding community. (Religious)

ARKANSAS HALL COUNCIL

The purpose of this organization shall be to provide information on other campus activities, to provide educational programs that will benefit the men of this residence hall and to provide social activities and projects that will build unity and team spirit in the hall. (Residence Hall Council)

ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

To provide an effective transition from art education preparation to professional practice and to help maintain a high standard of quality art education on campus and in the community. (Departmental)

ART HISTORY ASSOCIATION

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the study of art history throughout the campus by raising funds for the improvement of art history research and study facilities, organizing trips to study art collections, and to promote appreciation of the visual arts.(Departmental)

BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY

This organization strives to strengthen, correlate, and unify all the separate Baptist unit religious organizations into one campus organization with one inclusive program of religious activity. (Religious)

BARIDON HALL COUNCIL

To contribute in full to the activities and opportunities of the campus. (Residence Hall Council)

BERNARD HALL COUNCIL

To assist the residence hall by acting as a representative for all the residents. (Residence Hall Council)

BETA ALPHA PSI

To serve the professional and social needs of its members b y broadening the professional horizons and personal interrelationships of the members. (Departmental)

BIKE CLUB

The purpose is to unite bicyclists. (Activity/Service)

BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION

To meet, greet, and be of support to new and continuing black graduate students on the UCA campus, through the exchange of ideas, information, and research. (Activity/Service)

BLACK MEN UNITED

The purpose shall be to promote academic success, encourage social and spiritual growth, and be of service to our community. (Activity/Service)

BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES CLUB

An increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern computing. (Departmental)

CARMICHAEL HALL COUNCIL

To contribute in full to the activities and opportunities of the campus. (Residence Hall Council)

CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

This group enjoys fellowship while becoming stronger in their faith, more spiritual, and more aware of issues around us. (Religious)

CENTRAL ARKANSAS STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINING ASSOCIATION

To provide an association that allows individuals with common interests and goals for the betterment of the Athletic Training profession. (Departmental)

CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

To promote the spiritual life of the students of the University of Central Arkansas by providing those opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and witness which will accomplish this end. (Religious)

CHURCH OF CHRIST STUDENT UNION

To provide Christian fellowship and encouragement among students; to affirm the ideas and character of Jesus Christ; and share these ideals with others. (Religious)

CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL

To promote service, leadership development, academic achievement, and fellowship among club members. (Activity/Service)

COLAO (COMMUNIDAD DE LATINOS ORGANIZADA

To encourage unity among Hispanics at UCA. (Activity/Service)

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

To develop, educate, and organize Republicans on campus. (Activity/Service)

COLLEGIATE MIDDLE LEVEL ASSOCIATION

To promote middle-level education at UCA. (Departmental)

COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB

The purpose shall be to promote an atmosphere of cooperation among Computer Science majors and computer literacy among non-Computer Science majors. (Departmental)

CONWAY HALL COUNCIL

To assist the entire residence hall by acting as a representative council for the residence hall as a whole. (Residence Hall Council)

CORPS OF CADETS OF UCA

To promote military discipline, teach military history, instruction on fundamentals relating to large organizations and to instill leadership skills important in both the military and corporate America. (Activity/Service)

DELTA ZETA

To unite its members in bonds of sincere and lasting friendship and to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge. (Sorority/Greeks)

DIAMONDS CLUB OF UCA

The purpose shall be to promote unity and spirit throughout the campus by working with and helping the women’s intercollegiate softball team and the men’s intercollegiate baseball team. (Activity/Service)

EBONY MODELS

The purpose shall be to foster unity among college students and to promote spirit of cooperativeness on this campus. (Activity/Service)

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE

To promote interest in environmental ethics and to offer an opportunity to all students to further their knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. (Activity/Service)

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

To present athletes and coaches and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. (Religious)

FRIENDS OF CHRIST UNITING STUDENTS (FOCUS)

To minister to those who have not accepted Christ, and encourage them to develop a relationship with Him. To unify and assist students from all backgrounds. (Religious)

GAMMA BETA PHI

This honor organization encourages scholastic effort and rewards merit, stands for and promotes worthy character and high ideals, and improves education through appropriate service projects. (Honorary)

GERMAN CLUB (DER DEUTSCHE VERIEN)

To provide activities for German-speaking students at UCA. (Departmental)

GRADUATE ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENT PERSONNEL

Holding social events, organizing and implementing a recruitment weekend, assist in professional development opportunities (i.e. conference attendance), plan professional development activities, work towards academic and professional development of the graduate program. (Departmental)

GRADUATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

Holding social events, organizing and implementing a recruitment weekend, assist in professional development opportunities (i.e. conference attendance), plan professional development activities, work towards academic and professional development of the graduate program. (Departmental)

GRIOT SOCIETY

To recognize and promote freshman and sophomore students who have attained high standards of leadership, academic excellence, cultural identity formation, and community involvement. To promote African and African-American culture, ideas, and language. (Activity/Service)

HISPANIC PRIDE ORGANIZATION

The purpose shall be to promote unity and provide social and academic support for its members. (Activity/Service)

HONORS CENTER SOCIETY

To foster a multi-disciplinary academic environment among Honors College and Honors Program Students. (Honorary)

HORN CLUB OF THE INTERNATIONAL HORN SOCIETY OF UCA

To link Arkansas horn players of UCA horn studio to the International Horn Society, sponsor events, support fund raising. (Departmental)

HUGHES HALL COUNCIL

To assist the residence hall by acting as a representative for all the residents. (Residence Hall Council)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF UCA

The purpose shall be to promote the fundraising activities and the visibility of the Faulkner County Humane Society. This is needed because of the lack of shelters in Faulkner County. (Activity/Service)

INSURANCE SOCIETY OF UCA

To promote education in Risk and Insurance while attracting new entrants into the Insurance and Risk Management Major. (Departmental)

INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNCIL

To advocate and advance in every way, the objectives of the ICC and to minister to those who have not accepted Christ, and encourage them to develop a relationship with Him. (Religious)

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

To serve as the official voice of the social fraternities of the University of Central Arkansas. (Governing)

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION

The purpose shall be to promote discussion on international trade affairs and current global events and to provide practical insights into careers promoted in this field. (Departmental)

INTERNATIONAL TUBA EUPHONIUM ASSOCIATION OF UCA

To form a brotherhood of low brass players, promote the low brass sound around the university and surrounding area, and to continually make musianship an enjoyable and memorable experience. (Departmental)

IOTA PHI THETA

The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity and Brotherhood among men. (Fraternity/Greeks)

JUDA CHORALE COLLEGIATE CHOIR (COGIC)

To advocate and advance in every way the objectives of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. campus ministry. (Religious)

KAPPA ALPHA PSI

To unite College men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of Fraternity. (Fraternity/Greeks)

KAPPA DELTA PI

The purpose of Pi Beta Chapter shall be to recognize outstanding contributions to Education by invitation into the bonds of fellowship of Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society in Education. (Honorary)

KAPPA KAPPA PSI

To promote the existence and welfare of the college band and to cultivate a wholesome respect for its activities and achievements. (Honorary)

KAPPA SIGMA COLONY

Kappa Sigma is a men’s college fraternity. Its goals are many, but all center on promotion of friendship, loyalty, and brotherly feeling. (Fraternity/Greeks)

K-LIFE MINISTRY

To train and equip UCA students to provide discipleship and fellowship for youth and their families, seeking to develop in them a deep and abiding relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. (Religious)

LADIES OF BLACK & GOLD

The purpose shall be to promote service to our community, school and nation by assisting with different community service projects. (Activity/Service)

LAMBDA PI ETA

To recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies. (Honorary)

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The purpose of the Leadership Council is to plan, implement and evaluate leadership programs for UCA students and community. (Governing)

LOCAL HARVEST

The purpose of this organization shall be to educate ourselves and the community on issues concerning local foods and farms. (Activity/Service)

MISSIONARY BAPTIST STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

To promote Christian fellowship. To teach the Bible as believed by the New Testament Church. (Religious)

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

To promote an understanding of the United Nations (UN) among members of the organization and students attending the University of Central Arkansas, as well as students attending high schools throughout the state of Arkansas, through the hosting of the Arkansas Model United Nations (AMUN) conference each year and through the participation of members of the organization in Model UN conferences held throughout the U.S. (Activity/Service)

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

To create and maintain high standards in council fraternities and sororities. (Governing)

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

To acquaint pre-service teachers of science with the support resources available from NTSA and to provide additional professional development in science to pre-service teachers. (Departmental)

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS

To recognize and celebrate high achievement among first and second year students in all academic disciplines. (Honorary)

NEW HALL COUNCIL

To represent the residents of New Hall. To provide an entertaining and enjoyable environment for residents. (Residence Hall Council)

NORTH AMERICAN SAXOPHONE ALLIANCE

The purpose of this organization shall be to bring together those students who have an interest in teaching and (or) performing on the saxophone, and to provide opportunities for musical and educational experiences. (Departmental)

OMEGA PSI PHI

The purpose of this fraternity is to promote leadership, patriotism, honesty, integrity, scholarship, and loyalty among all persons. (Fraternity/Greeks)

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

To develop and maintain fraternity life and interfraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment. (Governing)

PHI BETA LAMBDA

To serve youth and young adults enrolled in business programs. The programs of FBLA-PBL, Incorporated, and the chapter are designed to be an extension of the instructional program and thus an integral part of the business curriculum. (Activity/Service)

PHI BETA SIGMA

The bringing of students of different views and prospectives into brotherhood and to provide service to the community and the University. (Fraternity/Greeks)

PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA

The primary purpose of this fraternity shall be to encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education and researching music in America. (Departmental)

PHI SIGMA KAPPA

To promote brotherhood, to stimulate scholarship and to develop character among its members. (Fraternity)

PHI UPSILON OMICRON

The purposes of this honor society are to recognize and encourage academic excellence; develop qualities of professional and personal leadership. (Honorary)

PHYSICAL THERAPY CLUB

To establish organization and stability within the Physical Therapy Class and create positions of leadership. (Departmental)

PI KAPPA ALPHA

To advance the educational and literary interests of its members, to promote social intercourse and to make, maintain and uphold a high standard of life and happiness for its members by uniting them in closer bonds of friendship and brotherly union. (Fraternity/Greeks)

PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY CLUB

To provide information concerning the requirements, application, and acceptance to the professional physical therapy and physical therapy assistant program. (Departmental)

PRISM ALLIANCE OF UCA

P.R.I.S.M. serves the GLBTQA (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, allied) community of UCA including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. P.R.I.S.M. stands for Pride, Raising awareness, Involvement, Support, and Mentoring. The organization currently serves three major functions: support for students who are dealing with GLBTQA issues, organization of educational programs on campus, and provision of a social outlet for members. (Activity/Service)

PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

To help students become aware of the field of psychology and to promote interest in current trends and events in psychology. (Departmental)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CLUB

The purpose shall be to provide students interested in public administration with opportunities to network and to participate in events on and off campus related to the major.

PUBLIC RELATIONS CLUB

The purpose shall be to provide a forum for people to learn about Public Relations, and to apply that knowledge in practical situations to support one another in a professional and social environment. (Departmental)

RESIDENT ASSISTANCE COUNCIL

Seeks to establish itself as an organization that positively promotes the RA position and the Housing and Residence Life Department. (Governing)

RESIDENT HALL ASSOCIATION

The purpose shall be to represent and help provide for the needs and wishes of the residents of On-Campus Housing to Housing and Residence Life and the rest of the college. (Governing)

ROTARACT CLUB OF UCA

The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. (Activity/Service)

SERVING CENTRAL ARKANSAS TOGETHER

To promote unity and well-being throughout the UCA campus and Conway community. (Activity/Service)

SHORT/DENNEY HALL COUNCIL

To assist the entire residence hall by acting as a representative council for the residence hall as a whole. (Residence Hall Council)

SIGMA ALPHA LAMBDA

To promote, recognize, and reward academic achievement and provide members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. (Honorary)

SIGMA KAPPA

To unite its members in a bond of sincere friendship for the development of character and the promotion of social and intellectual culture. (Sorority/Greeks)

SIGMA NU

To bind together all members by ties of true and lasting friendship and brotherhood. (Fraternity/Greeks)

SIGMA PHI EPSILON

To build, develop, and strengthen the character of its members. (Fraternity/Greeks)

SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA

The aims of the Sorority shall be to establish among its members a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop in them strong womanly character, and to impress upon them high standards of conduct. (Sorority/Greeks)

SIGMA TAU GAMMA

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote brotherhood and provide an atmosphere which will permit the members to grow in academic strength, community involvement, and social fulfillment while always keeping in mind the ideals suggested by the title fraternity and expressed by the Principles and the Code of Conduct of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (as defined in A Chain of Honor). (Fraternity/Greeks)

SPEECH, LANGUAGE, HEARING ASSOCIATION

To encourage professional interest among college and university students in the study of normal and disordered human communication behavior. (Departmental)

STADIUM PARK APARTMENT COUNCIL

The purpose shall be to represent and help provide for the needs and wishes of the residents of the formerly named Mansard Apartments, now renamed Stadium Park Apartments. (Residence Hall Council)

STATE HALL COUNCIL

To provide information on other campus activities, to provide educational programs that will benefit the men of this residence hall and to provide social activities and projects that will build unity and team spirit in the hall. (Residence Hall Council)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD

To effectively provide a variety of cultural, social, recreational, entertaining, and educational programs for the UCA community. (Activity/Service)

STUDENT DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

To provide a framework for meaningful student involvement and to stimulate interest in the profession of dietetics. (Departmental)

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

It shall represent the student body adequately at all times and in all circumstances involving the students, such as: advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with the faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions presented to it; determining and supervising all-student elections and class elections; studying the chartering and canceling of college clubs and organizations; helping to determine the policies of student publications. (Governing)

STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

To improve and advance the practice of occupational therapy. (Departmental)

STUDENTS SUPPORT STAFF

The purpose of this organization shall be to allow students to network with employers through the office of Career Services/Cooperative Education. (Activity/Service)

STUDENTS FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM

To promote education through research and re-enacting life and culture during the Middle Ages and Medieval times. (Activity/Service)

STUDENTS FOR LIFE

The purpose shall be to promote respect for life on campus. (Activity/Service)

STUDENTS FOR PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

To promote Occupational Therapy on the UCA campus and community. (Departmental)

STUDENTS FOR THE PROPAGATION OF BLACK CULTURE

To support the development of Black Culture. To develop dignity, pride, and respect among all students regardless of race. (Activity/Service)

STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE

The purpose shall be to educate and aid students of UCA who have interests in free enterprise and new venture experiences. (Activity/Service)

TAU BETA SIGMA

To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate band, honor outstanding members of band through privilege of membership, develop leadership and through it strengthen conduct, encourage a close relationship between collegiate bands and provide a meaningful and worthwhile social experience.

TEACHERS UNITED

The purpose of Teachers United is to advance the field of education at the University of Central Arkansas. (Activity/Service)

THE BEAR DEN

The purpose of the Bear Den shall be to promote school spirit, foster unity and cooperation on campus, encourage organized student support of all extracurricular activities, and provide an opportunity for students to further contribute to the University. (Activity/Service)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB

To represent the University of Central Arkansas in the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, particularly in the greater Arkansas program. (Activity/Service)

UNITED LEFTIST FRONT

To form a coalition of and a voice for every type of liberal on campus. Together we will promote and raise awareness of our common causes through political activism. (Activity/Service)

UP ‘TIL DAWN

To generate awareness of St. Jude’s Hospital as well as funds to support their treatment of childhood diseases. (Activity/Service)

WORDS OF WISDOM

The purpose shall be to promote spiritual guidance to all students throughout the campus. (Religious)

YOUNG DEMOCRATS

To stimulate in young people an active interest in government affairs and promote their involvement in the political process, to promote the policies and practices which are consistent with the highest principles of the Democratic Party and to support candidates who live up to such principles. (Activity/Service)

YOUNG LIFE FELLOWSHIP

The purpose shall be to create an environment where students can worship and fellowship together. (Religious)

ZETA PHI BETA

To support the development of finer womanhood, to develop dignity, and respect among all students regardless of race. (Sorority/Greeks)