Missouri University of Science and Technology, Department of Student Life

Student Life
218 Havener Center
1346 N. Bishop
Rolla, MO 65409
(573) 341-6771
(573) 341-4125 (FAX)
stulife@mst.edu

Listing of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)

Officer & Advisor Listing(Campus Access ONLY)
Complete listing of student organization officers and their advisors.

Academic Departmental Organizations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists/C. L. Dake Society
Encourages knowledge of geology and related science, promotes professionalism and provides a means of contact with the geological profession. Conducts conferences and field tours for a variety of investigations in all of the earth sciences.

American Ceramic Society
Promotes science and engineering as they relate to ceramics and allied industries.

American Concrete Institute
Encourage student interest in the study of concrete.

American Foundry Society
Promotes the advancement of knowledge related to the manufacture and utilization of metal castings.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics(AIAA)
Promotes interest in astronautics, rocketry, and jet propulsion.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers(AIChE)
A student chapter of a national engineering organization for students in chemical engineering.

American Nuclear Society(ANS)
Promotes the professional development of its members
in scientific investigation and industrial utilization of nuclear science and technology.

American Society of Engineering Management/IIE(ASEM/IIE)
The object of the Chapter shall be to promote the Profession of Engineering Management through the organized effort of this group in study, research and discussion of the fields of Engineering Management and the dissemination of knowledge thereby gained.

American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE)
A student chapter of a national engineering organization for students in civil engineering.

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
Advances the sciences of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning and related sciences.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME)
A student chapter of a national engineering organization for students in mechanical engineering.

Architectural Engineering Institute
The objectives of this Chapter shall be to encourage the development of a professional consciousness, to afford an opportunity for architectural engineering students to become acquainted and to practice working together effectively, to promote a spirit of congeniality among them, and to provide friendly contact with the engineering profession.

Association for Computing Machinery(ACM)
A national organization for students interested in computing machinery.

Association of Engineering Geologists(AEG)
Promotes high ethical and professional standards and affords the opportunities for the discussing subjects and problems within the field of engineering geology.

Association of General Contractors(AGC)
Advances student interest in construction with an emphasis on the role of engineering in construction.

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Encourages interest in the advancement of the science and practice of earthquake engineering and potential solutions in earthquake management.

El Club de Espanol
Promotes the awareness and study of the Hispanic culture and language.

Financial Management
The purpose of this society shall be to: Assist in the professional, educational, and social development of college students interested in economics, finance, banking, and investments. Provide an association for college students actively interested in these fields. Encourage interaction between economists, business executives, faculty, and students of economics, business, and finance.

Helix Life Science Club
Promotes an interest in the biological sciences.

History Club
Promotes the study and understanding of history and encourages communication between the members and professional historians.

Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers(IEEE)
Disseminates the knowledge of the theory and practice of electrical engineering and furthers the professional development of electrical engineering students.

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Encourages the development of professionalism and an interest in traffic engineering and provides contacts with professionals in the field of traffic engineering.

International Society for Explosives Engineers
Promotes the advancement of the science and art of explosives engineering.

Iron & Steel Professional Society
Provide greater opportunities for communication and cooperation between the University, its students, the Metallurgical Engineering Department and the iron and steel industry.

Mathematical Association of America at Missouri S&T(MAA)
Promotes an interest in mathematics by providing lectures and articles dealing with contemporary mathematics and recent developments in mathematical research.

National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE)
A national professional society which encourages minority students to pursue careers in engineering. The chapter aids students in seeking financial aid and provides tutoring.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Advances the knowledge of the science of military engineering, and fosters a spirit of cooperation between military engineers and the other arms of the military service.

Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE)
Promotes interest in the development, design and production, operation and maintenance of automobiles and aircraft.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers(SHPE)
A national professional society which encourages Hispanic students to pursue careers in engineering.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Educates its members about theory and practice of manufacturing and prepares students for careers in the field of manufacturing engineering.

Society of Metallurgical Engineers
A student chapter of a national organization for students in metallurgical engineering.

Society of Mining Engineers(SME)
A student chapter of a national organization for students in mining engineering.

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
A student chapter of a national organization for students in petroleum engineering.

Society of Physics Students(SPS)
Encourages and assists students in the development of knowledge, competence, enthusiasm and social responsibility essential to the advancement of physics.

Student Missouri State Teachers Association
Promotes the ideals, ethics, history and program of the organized teaching profession.

Women In Mining
The purpose of WIM Missouri S&T, in coordination with the Missouri S&T Department of Mining Engineering, shall be to promote continued to professional growth for women in the area of mining, to encourage professional responsibility, to educate both the members and the public about the mining industry, and to perform community service.

W. T. Schrenk Society
Acquaints students with professional opportunities and recent advances in the science of chemistry.

Water Environment Federation
Dedicated to the advancement of student interests in environmental studies, with emphasis on the engineering role in water environment.

Governing & Programming Organizations

Associated Students of the University of Missouri(ASUM)
Students from all four University of Missouri campuses are provided the opportunity to participate in the political process through a variety of programs such as the Legislative Intern Program, the "Lunch with a Legislator" program, student Lobby Day, and voter registration drives. For more information, refer to the Student Involvement section of this handbook. The office is located at 212 University Center West and the phone number is (573) 341-4970.

Council of Graduate Students
Provides a means of communication between the graduate students and faculty, and coordinates activities for graduate students.

Interfraternity Council(IFC)
Coordinates social fraternity policies and activities. Empowered with policy-making and enforcement authority, and is responsible to the fraternities and to Missouri S&T.

Panhellenic Council
Coordinates social sorority activities and policies. Empowered with policy-making and enforcement authority and is responsible to the sororities and to Missouri S&T.

Residence Hall Association(RHA)
The Residence Hall Associaiton is a student group that focuses on working towards the benefit of those living in the residence halls. It is one of the best links to the Residential Life Department and the rest of campus. RHA does many things from putting on fun programs to helping set Res. Hall policies. Various competitions, dances, and service oriented programs are hosted each year. Whatever the Res. Hall activity, chances are that RHA sponsored it. to get involved in RHA, you simply need to show up. To have a vote, however, you need to be elected as a MAL. These are elected at various meetings of hall governments stationed in each complex; TJHA, RCA, and QHA. To contact RHA, you can either visit our website at http://rha.mst.edu or you can e-mail us at rha@mst.edu.

Student Council (StuCo)
Provides the mechanism for discussion and debate whereby all student body members may have a formal voice in campus affairs. For more information, refer to the Student Involvement section of this handbook. The office is located at 202 University Center West and the phone number is 341-4280.

Student Union Board(SUB)
The Student Union Board committees are comprised of students who volunteer their time and energy to present high-quality programs to a wide variety of students. The programs are funded by a portion of the Student Activity Fee. For more information, refer to the Student Involvement section of this handbook. The office is located at 218 University Center West and the phone number is 341-4220.

St. Pat's Celebration Committee
The St. Pat's Celebration Committee is responsible for the organization and planning of a variety of festivities during the week of St. Patrick's Day. These activities include such events as Snake Invasion, Follies, Gonzo & Games, Coronation, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Membership and participation are open to the entire campus. *This committee is part of StuCo.

Honor & Professional Organizations

Alpha Sigma
A national professional fraternity in chemistry.

Alpha Iota Delta
The purpose of the Epsilon Mu Chapter is to confer distinction for academic excellence in the decision sciences and information systems, to promote the infusion of the functional and behavioral areas of administration with the tools, concepts, and methodologies of the decision sciences and information systems, and to promote professional fellowship among students, faculty, and administrators who share a common interest in the development of the decision sciences and information systems. There are two sections of this Missouri S&T chapter: Engineering Management and Management Systems.

Alpha Nu Sigma
A nuclear engineering and science honor society.

Alpha Sigma Mu
A national honor fraternity in metallurgical engineering.

Blue Key
A national honor fraternity and service organization where members are initiated after their sophomore year upon demonstrating average scholastic ability and consistent interest in campus activities.

Chancellor's Leadership Alumni Association
THe purpose of CLAA is to provide the outgoing members of Chancellor's Leadership Academy a way to continue to develop their leadership abilities through campus and community involvement including but not limited to service projects and recruitment/retention efforts for the University.

Chi Epsilon
A national honor fraternity in civil engineering for eligible juniors and seniors.

Eta Kappa Nu(HKN)
A national honor fraternity in electrical engineering for eligible juniors and seniors.

Kappa Kappa Psi
An national honorary band fraternity.

Kappa Mu Epsilon(KME)
A national honor fraternity in mathematics.

Keramos
A national honor fraternity in ceramic engineering

National Residence Hall Honorary(NRHH)
A national honor society which recognizes individuals who have promoted a high quality environment in the residence halls through their outstanding leadership.

Omega Chi Epsilon
A national honor fraternity in chemical engineering.

Omicron Delta Kappa
A national honor society who recognizes those who have attained a high standard of leadership in the Missouri S&T campus community.

Order of Omega
A national Greek leadership honor society which seeks to recognize those Greek students who have attained a high standard in academics and leadership in Inter-Greek and campus wide activities.

Phi Alpha Theta
A national honor society in history.

Phi Eta Sigma
A national honor society for freshmen who attain extremely high scholastic levels.

Phi Sigma
A national biological honorary society.

Pi Epsilon Tau
A national honor society in petroleum engineering.

Pi Tau Sigma
A national honorary fraternity in mechanical engineering.

Psi Chi
A national honor society in the science of psychology.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon
A national honorary professional society in earth sciences (geology, mining, metallurgy, ceramics).

Sigma Gamma Tau
A national honor society in the field of aeronautics.

Sigma Pi Sigma
A professional honor society in physics.

Sigma Tau Delta
A national honor society in English.

Society of Women Engineers(SWE)
A national professional society dedicated to women students in engineering and physical sciences.

Tau Beta Pi
A national recognition society of honor students in engineering majors.

Tau Beta Sigma
A national honorary band sorority.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon
A national honor society in computer science

Intercultural Organizations

African Student Association
Promote a greater understanding of the various cultures on the African continent and provide a network of support among the African students on campus.

Association of Black Students(ABS)
Unites and obtains further representation for black students; fosters growth in the culture and studies of the black race; and strives to improve the relations among all students and the members of the community. This organization has responsibility for the Black Culture House.

Chinese Students & Scholars
Provides an opportunity for Chinese students and scholars to explore and experience the Chinese culture.

India Association
Creates improved understanding among students from India and other nationals on the campus.

International Students Club
Promotes social and cultural relations between international students and other Missouri S&T students.

Korean Students Association
Promotes friendship among Korean students and between Korean students and all other students at Missouri S&T.

Malaysian Students Organization
Strengthens relations among Malaysian students at Missouri S&T, promotes friendly relations between Malaysian students and other students, and increases campus awareness of the Malaysian culture.

Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association of Missouri S&T (MSA-Missouri S&T) is a student organization devoted to preserving and educating the University community about Muslims and Islamic culture. It also serves as a forum for Muslims throughout the University to come and learn.

Thai Students Association
Promotes friendship and understanding of Thai customs among Thai students and other people on campus. Provides guidance to new Thai students coming to Missouri S&T.

Turkish Students Association
Promotes a close relationship and better understanding between Turkish, American and all international students at Missouri S&T.

Vietnamese Student Association
Promote and maintain friendly relationships as well as to support cultural, educational, and social activities related to the Vietnamese culture.

Media & Publication Organizations

KMNR Radio Station(89.7 FM)
Operated entirely by Missouri S&T students, both in planning and broadcasting. Emphasis is on educational and entertainment matters of interest to the campus community. The station is located at 205 West 12th Street and the phone number is 341-4272.

Missouri Miner
This is the official weekly student newspaper. It is written, edited and published by students. Routine reporting assignments are used as preparation and screening of candidates for editorial and management assignments in later years - several of which provide compensation. The Miner office is located on 10th Street and Highway 63 and the phone number is 341-4312.

Rollamo
This is the official student yearbook of Missouri S&T which is distributed in the fall semester. Editorial and management positions are filled on the basis of continuity of service and competence in completing duties. Several positions provide compensation. The Rollamo office is located in #3 Fraternity Drive and the phone number is 341-4279.

Southwinds
A yearly magazine published to promote creative activities, their understanding and appreciation.

Recreation & Sport Organizations

Aikido
Promotes study and practice of the art Aikido as a form of physical fitness and self defense.

Ballroom Dancing Club
Promotes study and practice of ballroom dancing and offers lessons on different dance styles to the Missouri S&T community.

Chess Club
Brings students together for the purpose of playing the game of chess.

Cycling Club
Encourages the use of bicycles as recreational vehicles and transportation for environmental and health reasons.

Fencing Club
Promotes interest in the history of the French martial art and the practice of it in competitions.

Gaming Association
Promotes interest in simulated war games and war game activities

.In-Line Roller Hockey Club
Promote participation and interest in in-line roller hockey.

Intramural Managers Association
Student representatives help the Intramural Director schedule and regulate the play of intramural sports.

Juggling Club
Promotes juggling, and members perform at campus and community events.

Lacrosse Club
Provides an opportunity to learn the history and experience the sport Lacrosse.Paintball Club The goal of this organization is to provide a safe and entertaining environment for Missouri S&T students who share an interest in the sport of paintball.

Racquetball Club
Promotes participation and interest in racquetball.

Rugby Club
Promotes and encourages participation in the game of rugby and provides opportunities for competition.

Skydiving Club
The goal of this organization is to provide a greater degree of access to the sport of skydiving for Missouri S&T students, with emphasis on safety and personal training programs, such as IAD (Instructor Assisted Deployment).

Spelunkers Club
Promotes interest and training in the exploration of caves and caverns.

TaeKwonDo Club
Promotes the art and science of TaeKwonDo and maintains its standards and traditions.

Trap and Skeet Club
Promotes interest in the sport of trap and skeet shooting and gun safety.

Ultimate! Club
Promote the sport of Ultimate! Also, they represent the University at competitions on the national level.

Youn Wha Ryu Club
The purpose of the organization is to train in self-defense and other martial arts techniques, providing members with increased self-confidence, awareness, health, and feeling of self-worth.

Religious Organizations

Baptist Student Union(BSU)
Affiliated with the Baptist Church. The center is located at 610 W. 10th St. and their phone number is 364-3354. Their campus minister is Ron Wynne.

Catholic Newman Center
Affiliated with the St. Patrick Catholic Church. The center is located at 1607 N. Rolla St. and the phone number is 364-2133. The campus minister is Sister Renita Brummer.

Chi Alpha
An organization of students in higher education who unite to express the person and claims of Jesus Christ to the Missouri S&T campus and community.

Christian Campus Fellowship(CCF)
Nondenominational student organization offering both large group and small group Bible study and support. Offices and residential housing located at 112 E. 12th Street. E-mail address is ccf@mst.edu and web page is web.mst.edu/~ccf . The phone number is 341-3567 and the campus minister is Allen Schofield.

Common Call Campus Ministry
The purpose of Common Call Campus Ministry shall be to provide organization for students of Missouri S&T who wish to join in worship of Jesus Christ; to provide a positive forum for discussion on Christian theology based in the doctrines of the Episcopal Church and the ELCA, using the Holy Scriptures and additional Christian texts; and to promote the joint fellowship of Episcopalians, ELCA members, and those interested in these doctrines.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The mission of FCA is, "to present to 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."

Koinonia
Koinonia (Student Fellowship of The Rolla Church of Christ) provides a means of Christian fellowship and increases the knowledge of God's word as taught in the Bible. The phone number is 573-308-0026 or 573-364-3488. Minister for the Rolla Church of Christ is Stan Little.

Latter-Day Saint Student Association
Affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lutheran Student Center
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church. The center is located at 805 W. 11th St. and the phone number is 364-4525. The campus minister is Douglas Ochner.

Muslim Students Association(MSA)
Composed of students who practice the Muslim religion.

Society of All Paths
Provides an opportunity and outlet for various nature-based pagan religions.

Vine, The
The Vine is a group of Missouri S&T students and associate members interested in the study and practice of Christianity.

Voices of Inspiration
Spreads God's light through song, provides worship services, and provides fellowship.

Wesley Campus Ministry
A Campus Ministry of First United Methodist Church. Consists of student led contemporary worship, small groups, Bible studies, and community service projects. The campus minister is Steve George. For more information call 364-3980; email: wesley@mst.edu or www.mstwesley.org.

Residence Hall Organizations

Quadrangle Hall Association(QHA)
Provides activities for residents of the Quadrangle Residence Hall complex.

Thomas Jefferson Hall Association(TJHA)
Provides activities for residents of the Thomas Jefferson Residence Hall.

Service Organizations

Alpha Phi Omega(APO)
A national service fraternity. APO members perform various nonprofit services for the entire student body and the community.

Circle K
A service organization with the objectives of promoting leadership and patriotism.

Gamma Alpha Delta(GAD)
Lead interested students in projects designed to alleviate human suffering and need, and encourage brotherhood among students as they work together for the common good.

Habitat for Humanity
A service organization with the objective of responsibly channeling student energies through participation in the Habitat mission of meeting the need for affordable housing.

Intercollegiate Knights(IK)
An honorary service fraternity established to foster college spirit and traditions. We strive to create leaders, serve the community and develop friendships among our members.

Lambda Sigma Pi
A service fraternity whose purpose is to develop friendship, inspire leadership, and promote service to the community.

Omega Sigma
A service organization dedicated to providing various leadership opportunities and promoting unity and friendship through volunteerism.

Up 'til Dawn
The mission of this group is to unite the Missouri University of Science and Technologycampus in an effort to promote the value of service leading to all students at The Missouri University of Science and Technology. Also, to provide students the opportunity to accumulate valuable, practical knowledge through their committee planning and event execution work. Lastly, to raise much needed dollars for the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Social & Special Interest Organizations

Academic Competition Team
Develop the intellect of the Missouri S&T student through competition and represent the university at College Bowl tournaments.

Amnesty International
The purpose of this organization shall be to bring a greater awareness of global issues of social and humanitarian interest, particularly those of human rights, to the Missouri S&T campus; educate the Missouri S&T campus about human rights and violations of such rights as outlined in AI appeal; and provide members with the opportunity to respond to the aforementioned appeals.

Association of United States Army (AUSA)
Provides incentives and opportunities to increase military skills and fosters an understanding of the role of the Total Army in the defense of the nation.

Black Man's Think Tank
To encourage African-American males to graduate from Missouri S&T. To act as a resource for transfer students and those that may not be associated with residential and fraternity life. To assist members who are transfer students in integrating into the Rolla community. To exert a profound influence on the academic, personal, professional, and social enhancement of members.Blue

Blue Sabres
Fulfills the color guard needs of AFROTC, Missouri S&T, and the surrounding community.

College Republicans
Works to inform the Missouri S&T student body and the surrounding community about Republican ideology, to inform the Missouri S&T student body and community about national, state, and local political processes, and to participate in and aid the election of Republican candidates to public office.

Collegiate Eagle Scout Association
Provides an opportunity for scouts currently enrolled in college to continue their scouting careers.

DaVinci Society
"To provide a safe zone for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered students and their supporters. Our goal is to illustrate a positive and honest view of our community through educational and social events, as well as, to provide a network of support for our members."

Delta Omicron Lambda
Promote women's issues and unity among Missouri S&T students through service, participation and education.

Flyfishing Club
Promote recreation opportunities for students associated with flyfishing in the Rolla area. Provide knowledge and support for flyfishing and related activities for novice and skilled anglers. Work to promote wildlife and habitat conservation within the club, Missouri S&T, and surrounding community. Encourage support of the club by Missouri S&T and the local community.

Future Investors Club
The purpose of this Club shall be to educate members about financial management and to promote the discipline and advancement of financial related technology, terminology, and services to all interested parties.

IAESTE-Internatioanl Association for the Exchange of Students In Technology & Engineering
Promotes intercultural understanding through the exchange of student workers in technical fields.

John Marshall Society
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide assistance in LSAT preparation, provide academic support on various classes that will help JMS members in their search for a law school, to bring to attention those resources available to JMS members, and to promote pre-law as a pre-professional program on campus.

M-Club
Encourages increased participation in the University's varsity sports program and stimulates sportsmanship and spirit among varsity athletes.

Military Aerospace Society
Furthers the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force.

Objectivism Club
Provides a structure and environment for interested persons to learn about the principles and applications of the Objectivist philosophy.

Perfect 10 Improv
This improvisational troupe strives to establish comedy, insure tragedy, provide for domestic hilarity, promote general nonsense and secure the blessings of wackiness and mental uproar for ourselves and our audience.

Radio Club(Amateur)
Promotes interest in amateur radio operations. Maintains a "ham" station and "shack" on the ground floor of the Electrical Engineering Building.

Raiders
Provides activities such as military field problems, map reading, orienteering exercises, mountaineering, survival operations and rescue training.

Show Me Anime
Archives Japanese animation for the purpose of making this Japanese art form available for viewing and appreciation.

Society of Flight Test Engineers
The Society is an organization of engineers, whose principal professional interest is the flight testing of aircraft. The objective of this Society is the advancement of flight test engineering throughout the aircraft industry by providing technical and organizational communication among individuals, both domestic and international, in the allied engineering fields of test operations, analysis, instrumentation and data systems.

Student Environmental Action Coalition(SEAC)
Support issues that relate to protecting the environment through educational efforts.

Toastmasters
Provides opportunities to prepare and deliver speeches, read and listen analytically, learn and practice parliamentary procedures, and conduct group discussions leading to self-improvement.

Social Fraternities

Alpha Epsilon Pi
Alpha Phi Alpha
Beta Sigma Psi
Delta Tau Delta
Kappa Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Kappa Theta
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Sigma Tau Gamma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Theta Xi
Triangle

Social Sororities

Chi Omega
Phi Sigma Rho
Kappa Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha

Student Design

Advanced Aero-Vehicle Group
Promotes technological advancement and knowledge of the aerospace sciences.

Concrete Canoe Team
Promotes and provides for intercollegiate competition, fosterleadership, teamwork, and project management skills in the concrete canoe project.

Formula SAE Racing Team
Offers students the opportunity to implement what is learnedin the classroom, providing them with the experience, knowledge, and social skills needed for a successful career.

Human Powered Vehicle Team
Provide the opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and to serve as a source for senior design projects while developing a vehicle for competition.

Miners In Space
The mission of the Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program (RGSFOP) Research Group at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T): Miners in Space is to give students the opportunity to implement what is learned in the classroom, providing them with the experience, knowledge, and social skills needed for a successful career. The RGSFOP Research Group allows students to gain experience in team management, public relations, engineering design, fabrication, and the unique chance to experience a weightless environment.

Robotics Competition Team
Promotes technological advancement and knowledge of mechanical, computer, electrical, and material sciences.

Solar Car Team
Promotes interest and knowledge of solar-powered automobiles and their application to human welfare.

Missouri S&T RTI Solar House Team
Promotes the knowledge and interdisciplinary cooperation of technological advancement of solar energy for residential use.

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