Campus Life
Student Activities and Organizations
Campus Activities
Co-curricular (campus) activities are a valuable part of a student’s collegiate experience. Involvement complements a student’s academic work by providing opportunities to pursue interests, gain valuable experiences, and develop leadership and management skills. It also offers an opportunity to socialize within Medaille’s diverse population. Additionally, participation in co-curricular activities increases a student’s marketability upon graduation.
Student Development Transcript
The Student Development Transcript is a record of a student’s participation in the co-curricular programs at Medaille College. Leadership and other developmental activities are validated through the Student Affairs Office, which assists students in preparation and distribution. Contact the Student Affairs Office for additional information.
Student Activities Board (S.A.B.)
The Student Activities Board is the programming arm of the Student Government Association (S.G.A.). Committees plan a variety of activities, which represents the interests of a diverse student population. In any given year, this may include parties, boat rides, camping and ski trips, theater excursions, lectures, sports events and much more. The program compliments the traditional events, which are held on an annual basis: the Fall and Spring Picnics, the annual Holiday Party, and co-sponsorship of the Awards Banquet.
The Executive Committee of the Activities Board consists of the S.G.A. Vice President for Programming, Treasurer, Secretary/Club Council Representative and Chairs of each of the 5 committees (Arts & Entertainment, On-Campus Events, Off-Campus Events, Cultural & Educational Events and Public Relations). The V.P. for Programming serves on the Student Government Executive Board and is elected by the student body.
Anyone who would like to learn more about S.A.B. can contact them at sab@medaille.edu.
Student Organizations
A variety of clubs related to academic majors, communication, cultural, recreational and service learning are available for those students interested.
The following is a listing of the clubs and organizations available to students at Medaille College:
Academic:
Art & Photography Club
Helping Hands Club
Life Sciences Club
Masters of Business Association Student Organization (MBASO)
Philosophy Club
Psychology Club
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Sports Management Assist Team
Veterinary Technician Club
Communication:
Perspective
Prelude
WMCB – The Lizzard
Cultural:
Hip Hop Kulture Club
Multicultural Club
Recreational:
Cheerleading
Fencing Club
Medaille College Hockey Club
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Service:
Commuter Student Council (CSC)
Medaille Music & Drama Club (MMD)
Resident Student Council (RSC)
Students for a Better Community
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Government Association (SGA)
To learn more about or sign up for any of the clubs/organizations, contact the Director of Student Activities in C215 at ext. 2127.
Art and Photography
The Art & Photography Club provides students with opportunities for creative expression in the visual arts and access to the art studio and photography darkroom. Students experience cultural events, such as visual art exhibitions in WNY.
Cheerleading
The Medaille College Cheerleaders support athletic endeavors and enhance enthusiasm at Medaille. The Cheerleaders work hard to prepare for competitions and for cheering at basketball games. They meet several times per week to practice dance routines, chants, cheers and jumps. The Cheerleaders also spend much of the year fundraising for many charitable organizations. The group encourages all students to participate in this organization and help cheer the Medaille Mavericks to victory!
Commuter Student Council (CSC)
The Commuter Student Council is the newest of Medaille’s Clubs and Organizations. This group has hit the gas peddle and is speeding along to plan events and programs for the college’s commuter population. Featured programs are the Commuter Lunch Series held twice and semester and the Commuter Student Appreciation Day.
Fencing Club
The purpose of the Fencing Club is to bring together all the Medaille community and students into a productive recreational activity. The club is open to all students who show an interest in the goals of the “Medaille Fencers.”
Helping Hands Club
The Helping Hands Club (formerly Health & Human Services/Child & Youth Services Club) advises and supports members of the Health & Human Services/Child & Youth Services Programs. The club wishes to expose its members to issues relating to human services and child and youth services, thus enabling them to take notice and participate in community affairs.
Hip Hop Kulture Club
The purpose of the Hip Hop Kulture Club is to guide its members towards freedom from violence and establish advice and protection for the existence and development of the international Hip Hop community. With the help of its members, it will establish a foundation of love, health, awareness, wealth, peace and prosperity.
Life Sciences Club
The Life Sciences Club was founded to advise, support, and counsel all members of the Biology Program. The club wishes to expose its members to issues relating to the life sciences professions, enabling them to plan their professional careers and to become more effective members of their chosen professions.
Masters of Business Association Student Organization
The Masters of Business Association Student Organization (M.B.A.S.O.) is a graduate student founded club that intends to address and meet the needs of the MBA students.
Medaille College Hockey Club
The Medaille College Hockey Club is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to meet other area colleges on the ice. There are weekly scrimmages/meetings at area rinks. Members are asked to provide some equipment other than jerseys.
Medaille Music & Drama Club (MMD)
The newly named Medaille Music & Drama Club (formerly the Singing Mav's) is an organization which gives students the ability to share their talent with others through choral practices and performances. This year the group plans on holding its first full length musical performance!
Multicultural Club
The Multicultural Club contributes to the overall growth and well being of Medaille College by providing representation to students from diverse backgrounds and varied interests. The group also assists in the campus-wide coordination and planning of activities and programs that provide a cultural experience for the entire campus.
Perspective
The Perspective is a student run newspaper that reports the happenings and events at Medaille College. The paper gives students of all majors a chance to write, edit, and layout a newspaper. Having experience with a publication of this kind greatly compliments a student’s co-curricular and academic involvement.
Philosophy Club
The Mavericks of Philosophy is an organization for students interested in engaging the great classic and contemporary questions of philosophy. Through presentations, informal discussions, reading and film seminars, and other activities, the Mavericks promote philosophical dialogue and reflection about a wide variety of significant issues.
Prelude
Each year, the Prelude produces the Medaille College literary magazine. This magazine provides an opportunity for students to publish their fiction, poetry, non-fiction, prose, and artwork in a public venue.
Resident Student Council
The purpose of Resident Student Council (RSC) is to provide Medaille resident students with the opportunity to voice concerns and offer suggestions about their Residence Life experience. The group also provides many programs and activities of interest to resident students and the Medaille communitythroughout the year.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) acquaints students with the field of Human Resource Management and/or labor relations by providing learning opportunities through interaction with human resource practitioners and on-campus programming.
Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board (SAB) is the primary programming body for campus activities. This group of students works with the Director of Student Activities to provide quality programs and activities for all students. Joining SAB is an excellent opportunity for students to be involved during their college years. Students in SAB learn the steps of event planning and bring events to campus that are of interest to all students. There are 5 committees students have the opportunity to join within SAB; Arts & Entertainment, On-Campus Programs, Off-Campus Programs, Cultural & Educational and PR/Technology.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is intended to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience. We encourage the development of sportsmanship and foster positive societal attitudes.
Sports Management Assist Team
The Sports Management Assist Team is a club that works along with the Sports Management major. It is their goal to make connections in the working world that will help members out in their careers.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (S.G.A.) unites all its members in a commitment to the ideals for which Medaille stands, to expand the co-curricular life, to coordinate all student organizations, and to act as a medium through which student opinions can be expressed. S.G.A. serves as the liaison between the student body, faculty, administration, and the Office of Student Affairs. S.G.A. consists of volunteer students, elected by students, working for all of the students at Medaille College. More detailed information regarding S.G.A. can be found later in the handbook.
Students for a Better Community
The Students for a Better Community organization provides Medaille students with the opportunity to give back to the Buffalo and Medaille Communities through volunteer work and peer education. The group helps Medaille students feel more involved and give back to their community.
Vet Tech Club
The Vet Tech Club welcomes all students of Medaille to join an organization that is involved in many activities, which promote education of the public regarding wildlife, pet care, and animal husbandry. This organization is dedicated to educating people on the vital role of the veterinary technician.
WMCB - The Lizzard
WMCB – the Lizzard is Medaille’s very own radio station. The station is run by students with the direction of two advisors. Students from all majors serve as the station’s DJs during assigned shows once a week, based on availability.
Student Government Association
The Office of Student Activities through the Student Government Association (S.G.A.) coordinates student activities. The S.G.A. Finance Committee in conjunction with the Director of Student Activities distributes the Student Activity Fee funds to all of the various clubs and organizations. All of the diverse groups, which operate under the auspices of S.G.A., are described in the beginning of this handbook.
The membership of the S.G.A. consists of:
- The Executive Board
- President
- Vice President for Legislation
- Vice President for Programming
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Public Relations Office
- Chairperson of Club Council
- The Student Representatives
- Senators (9)
- Freshmen Senators (3)
- Evening Student Delegates (3)
To run for a Student Government position, students may pick up an application and petition from the Student Activities Office. Elections for the Executive Board and upper Senators are held during the Spring Semester. Freshmen Senators and any other vacant positions are elected at the beginning of the Fall Semester.
The Student Government Association’s Office is located on the second floor of the Campus Center within the Clubs and Organizations room, C217.
Intramurals and Recreation
Medaille College offers a variety of sports at the intramural level of competition including softball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and flag football. Student interest determines those sports offered.
Recreational activities include aerobics, bowling, camping, golf, and skiing. These are just a few of the activities available. For more information contact the Student Affairs Office at x.2218.
NCAA Athletic Program
Medaille College sponsors a Division III athletic program through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic conference (ECAC). Medaille College offers fourteen intercollegiate athletic programs including: women’s & men’s cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse, golf, baseball, softball, and women’s bowling.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association promotes camaraderie among former students of the College, keeps alumni informed of innovations at the College, and supports the College through its fundraising activities. Special events are held throughout the academic year. Regularly scheduled meetings are held in the Boardroom. Please call the Director of Alumni Relations on campus or check the Alumni pages on our Web site for the current schedule.
Family Weekend
The College sponsors a weekend of activities each fall for parents and families of students. This provides an opportunity for family members to meet faculty, staff, and administrators and learn more about the College and its educational programs.
Campus Crime Prevention and Security Program
Medaille College’s Campus Public Safety and Student Affairs staffs work together with the Campus Crime and Sexual Assault Committee to facilitate a proactive approach to crime prevention, security, and safety on campus. Students are informed about security issues during New Student Orientation. In addition, a variety of educational programs are offered to heighten awareness of public safety. Topics such as sexual assault, self-defense, bias related crime, and crime prevention/safety awareness are discussed by facilitators from both the campus and the community-at-large.
Student Conduct
The Dean of Students or other designated administrative staff ensures that College regulations are enforced. A description of student conduct policies and procedures are available on the College website, www.medaille.edu.
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