Student Senate
The Associated Students of Malone University (ASMU)
All persons who are enrolled as students of Malone University are members of the ASMU
The Preamble
We, the students of Malone University, do unite ourselves in establishing The Associated Students of Malone University by adopting for its government the following Constitution, in order that we might secure and maintain a closer relationship, provide a channel of communication with a clearer under-standing among students, faculty, and administration, further the education of students in democratic citizenship and government responsibility, cultivate a community of social and intellectual growth and educational opportunity through co-curricular activities, and foster the University's atmosphere of meaningful Christian lifestyle as written in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, under the dominion of Jesus Christ as Lord.
Student Senate
Student body organizations are guided by the Student Senate composed of an executive committee elected by the total student body and of representatives from the four classes. Student Senate represents the students to administration and faculty. Working through committees, Student Senate plays a significant role in shaping the total academic, spiritual and social life of the Malone community.
Budget
Student Senate is responsible for the budget generated from your comprehensive fee. They allocate funds to many different student organizations which promote Malone as a vibrant Christian community. They are concerned with proper use of these funds.
Organization Constitutional Procedures
To be officially recognized, all student organizations must have an approved constitution on file in the Student Development Office. Groups wishing recognition must follow appropriate procedures. (Detailed information is available in the Office of Student Development.)
Rush
It is our desire that each student be involved with some club or organization, while they are at Malone. During “Rush” you are given an opportunity to look at many organizations and choose one in which you could best use your gifts. Student Senate is responsible for planning and implementing Rush. Rush is the first week of classes, fall and spring semester.
Activities/Clubs/Organizations
Accounting Club/IMA
This student chapter of the international organization, Institute of Management Accountants, provides a channel of communication between students and the professional community through extracurricular activities. Activities include social events, professional education, attending local IMA chapter meetings with opportunities for networking with professionals in the fields of accounting, finance and other business related fields. All students are welcome.
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega was organized as a theatre honor society for the purpose of providing acknowledgment to those (college and university students) demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre, and through the expansion of Alpha Psi Omega among colleges and universities, providing a wider fellowship for those interested in theatre. Students can qualify for membership into this society through participation in the Malone University Theatre.
Art Club
The Art Club is open to any student interested in the visual arts. The club promotes art and the creativity of its members through discussions, workshops, and projects. It seeks to serve the Malone community through service projects that aim to help as well as inspire creativity and artistic vision.
Associated Students of Malone University (Student Senate)
All persons who are enrolled as students of Malone University are members.
Association of Information Technology Professionals
This chapter is a student group sponsored by the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and a local chapter. The AITP student chapter's purpose is to promote a better understanding of sound general principles in information technology and equipment related to information technology. Student chapter membership shall be granted to any full-time student who is a candidate for a degree program in the field of information technology at Malone University.
Aviso
The Aviso is the weekly campus student newspaper. To assist with the publication, see the editor in the Aviso office, located on the third level of the Barn behind the Student Senate office.
be:Justice
be:Justice is a student organization committed to raising awareness to social justice issues on personal, local, national, and international levels.
Campus Crusade for Christ
This group is dedicated to motivating Malone University to share the gospel, training folks in evangelism, joining together in outreaches, and praying for our schools, with the ultimate goal of bringing lost people into God's kingdom. We invite all who want to be radical disciples to join us in our meetings and outreaches.
Chancel Players
A drama outreach group, The Chancel Players, presents sketches and presentations with a Christian message to high schools, churches, and at special events on campus. Any student may audition for this group.
Cheerleading Squad
This is a group chosen to promote school spirit, represent Malone, and support the endeavors of athletes. Try-outs open to any interested student.
Chorale
The Malone Chorale is a mixed-gender group of students selected by audition. The Chorale performs in area churches and tours for a week in the spring. Their tours have taken them to Austria, New York, New England, Michigan, Florida, The Bahamas, and England.
Collegium Philosophicum (The Phish)
Collegium Philosophicum exists to give philosophically-minded students a forum for exploration and discussion of issues that lie at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and contemporary culture. Activities include presentations, discussions, and debate. Open to all students.
Communications Connect Council
This committee is responsible for publicity for all student activities, preparing the annual Phiz Directory, and listing weekly events and other items of students interest by placing “table-tents” in the Hoover Dining Commons and Froggy's Café several times a week.
Commuters Association
All commuting students are members. The purpose of this organization is to provide services and facilities to meet the needs of traditional as well as the non-traditional (over 25 years of age) commuting students. We assess their needs, and try to ensure that Malone provides the commuter students with equal access to services and facilities and that the University makes available opportunities to assist non-traditional /commuting students in their individual/communal development. MCTA acts as an advocate to other student populations, faculty, and administration, evaluates using both qualitative and quantitative methods, and provides ongoing evaluations of regular programs to determine if we are meeting the needs of our population.
Commuter Bible Study
This group meets for Bible study and fellowship and is open to any interested student. Meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Bennett Lounge.
DeVol Residence Hall Council
The governing body of the DeVol residence hall.
Eta Sigma Gamma
Eta Sigma Gamma is the National Professional Health Education Honorary for professionals in community and school health. The ideals of the honorary are teaching, research and service.
Flute Ensemble
The Malone University Flute Choir is open to both music majors and non-majors. The ensemble performs in Chapel and chamber music recitals at Malone University, as well as engagements throughout Ohio. They are frequent performers at the Central Ohio Flute Festival in Columbus, the Dana Flute Festival in Youngstown, and the Northeast Ohio Flue Festival in Akron. Its members were invited to participate in the All-Ohio Flute Choir, which was featured at the 2000 National Flue Association's Convention.
The Malone Flute Choir uses the traditional C flute, as well as piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute.
Forensics Club
Forensics is the art of public speaking and debate. Members have the opportunity to participate in numerous forms of speaking and interpretation of speech. Any student interested in learning how to speak properly and who enjoys an intellectual challenge may become a member.
Future Scientists of Malone
This student organization is for science majors and those planning to be science majors.
Habitat for Humanity
Our Malone organization is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. Any interested student may become a member.
Haviland Residence Hall Council
The governing body of the Haviland Hall residence hall. Leaders are elected by residents of Haviland to promote programming and community involvement.
Health & Human Performance Society
This organization provides students in health and human performance an opportunity to interact socially with other aspiring professionals in related disciplines. Open to students with an interest in health and human performance.
Heritage Residence Hall Council
The governing body of the Heritage Hall residence hall. Leaders are elected by residents of Heritage to promote programming and community involvement.
History & Social Science Student Organization
The History and Social Science Student Organization sponsors activities during the academic year that promote interest and inquiry into topics related to history, political science, and sociology. Students and professors work together to design a range of activities based on fellowship, discussion, and reflection in these disciplines. Open to all students.
International Affairs Organization (IAO)
The IAO promotes interaction amongst students as well as educates and informs students regarding international affairs in relation to various topics, including but not limited to: international current events and histories, world politics, the United Nations, and United States foreign policy. The IAO also challenges students to find ways to integrate their Christian faith regarding these topics and others.
International Student Association (MISA)
MISA gives international students an opportunity to interact with each other and other students on campus. The group engages in off-campus activities to acquaint international students with the Stark County community and American cultural. MISA is open to all students.
Intramural Athletics
The Co-Directors of Intramurals direct a variety of intramural sports for men and women. Any interested student may participate. Please note: Participation in Intramurals is at one's own risk.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble, a group of approximately twenty musicians, performs various styles of jazz from music of the big band era to contemporary jazz. Open to all Malone students. Call the Fine Arts Office at x8231 for an audition.
Kappa Delta Pi (Rho Tau Chapter)
Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education. The Malone University chapter, Rho Tau, is over ten years old. Students seeking degrees with an intent to teach are eligible for invitation to membership after completing 45 credit hours, including 12 in education coursework and achieving a 3.25 GPA or higher. Invitations are extended during the first three weeks of each semester. Individuals who seek membership, but have not been tapped by that time should contact the Education Department.
Koinonia En Kari
Purpose: To glorify God and edify the Church through…
1) Bringing about realization of the realness and personality of the Triune God. - Ephesians 3:14-21
2) Community in the Body of Christ. - Romans 15:5-6
3) Equipping the Saints for fulfilling God's purpose for their lives and for the church. - Ephesians 4:11-13
4) To provide opportunities and services for the group to exercise their spiritual gifts and embody a life of discipleship. - Romans 12:6-8
Malone Council of Exceptional Children (MCEC)
Membership shall be open to any students interested in or enrolled in the teacher education program of Malone University. To be considered a member of MSEA, a Malone University student must attend at least half of the meetings during one school year.
Malone Student Leadership (MSL)
Purpose: To unify student leadership community through connecting students through the shared goals and vision. We believe in the truth that we're all part of a greater Kingdom with significant roles to play. Part of understanding our significance is understanding the significance of others, giving honor to other parts that make up the greater whole. In working together in unity we hope to achieve our goals, ambitions, and passions. This principle applies to the idea of student leadership to be a healthy and balanced presence at Malone University.
Malone University Radio (WMAL)
(AM) 1610, low power AM broadcast, current, focuses upon contemporary Christian music. It is the aim of the station to provide “on the air” experience for students and also to provide programs of information, education, and entertainment for the residents of Malone. Any interested student may become involved. Experienced staff will often fill work-study positions.
Marching Band
The Pioneer Spirit Marching Band adds excitement to Malone University football games. The band presents pre-game and half time performances for all home football games and at band shows and exhibitions at band competitions. The Marching Band is open to all Malone students. Call Cynthia Bridges at 8219 for an audition.
Multicultural Student Union
Multicultural Student Union, which is open to all Malone students, coordinates multicultural programs on campus in conjunction with students of color at Malone, Mount Union, Walsh, and other area colleges. The organization is committed to supporting students of color through group activities and planned events.
Music Teachers Association (OMTA/MTNA)
Music Teachers National Association is a national organization and Ohio Music Teachers Association is a state organization. Independent (private) teachers and college teachers comprise this organization. Music student preparing to teach private lessons are encouraged to join the student OMTA chapter for an annual membership fee which includes a state and national membership.
Nurses Christian Fellowship (N.C.F.)
This is a local chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship. Membership consists of nurses and nursing students interested in spiritual growth and witness as well as a Christian responsibility for others and the profession of nursing.
Nursing Students Association (M.N.S.A.)
Membership consists of nursing students interested in promoting quality health care, the growth and development of nursing students, and the support of nursing program through selected activities. Nursing students may apply for membership in the National Student Nurses' Association (N.S.N.A.) and participate in the political arena at state and national conventions.
Ohio Music Educators Association (OCMEA/MENC)
Music Educators National Conference (MENC) is a national organization and Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association (OCMEA) is a state organization. Music educators in both private and public education are members of this group. Music education majors at Malone are encouraged to join the student OCMEA chapter for an annual membership fee that includes state and national member-ship and a discounted registration fee for the state convention. Please contact Cynthia Bridges (x8219) for more information.
One Voice
The Lord has led this organization to offer the flavor of Urban Gospel music to the Malone campus and community. This is done in such a way that His glory is revealed through song. Membership in this organization is open to all members of the Malone University community. Non-students may affiliate with this organization by meeting all the regular requirements for membership. These requirements include a desire to serve the Lord through praise and worship through urban style music.
Outdoor Adventure Club
The Outdoor Adventure Club is designed to provide Malone students with opportunities to be involved in outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, and caving, to develop skills in these areas, and to meet the Lord who created these areas. Open to any student with interest.
Penn, Gurney, & Barclay Residence Hall Council
The governing body of the Penn, Gurney, Barclay residence hall. Leaders are elected by residents of PGB to promote programming and community improvements.
Philos
The Philos is the annual student yearbook published with Student Senate appropriated funds. See the editor in the Philos Office, located in the lower level of Barclay Hall, for information on how to join the staff.
Phiz
The Phiz is an online pictorial student directory.
Psychology Club
The mission of the Psychology Club is to foster intellectual, social and spiritual growth in students and to promote student and faculty-student interaction outside of the classroom. The group gets together for events such as film discussions, professional talks by psychologists, service projects (e.g., making care packages for international students, singing for people in nursing homes, volunteering at Habitat for Humanity), and social events (e.g., ice skating, laser tag, picnics). PSYCH Club is open to psychology majors and minors and liberal arts students with a concentration in psychology.
Sightlines
Sightlines is the annual literary magazine. Sightlines contains original works composed by students, faculty, and staff.
Sigma Alpha Pi
Sigma Alpha Pi National Political Science Honor Society is for those upperclassmen who are interested in the Political Sciences. Members must be junior or senior students, carrying a minimum 3.0 overall GPA, as well as in political science courses, and a ranking in the top third of their graduating class. Members must have taken at least three political science courses, with one of those three being a 300-level or higher classification. Members of the Alpha Alpha Omicron chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society may participate in activities in conjunction with other College/University chapters of the organization.
Sigma Tau Delta
The Alpha Rho Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is an English honors society that promotes interest in the English language and literature at Malone and its surrounding community. It fosters the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing. It is open to students who meet the high academic standards set by the organization: a minimum of two English courses beyond the required freshman composition class and at least a B average in both English classes and the overall GPA. An induction ceremony is held once a year. Activities include social events and service projects.
Sigma Delta Mu
Sigma Delta Mu is an offspring of the National Spanish Honorary Sigma Delta Pi - it adheres to the same principles: 1. recognizing students interested in the Spanish language and culture, 2. recognizing excellence in the study of the Spanish language and 3. providing a forum for Spanish-related issues.
Sigma Theta Tau International (Pi Chi Chapter)
Pi Chi is Malone's chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. The vision of STTI is to create a global community of nurse leaders and scholars. Individually and collectively these individuals shape the health of citizens through their practices, research and education of self and others. They influence global health by caring for patients and families, and by collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines in decision making and policy development.
Sigma Zeta (Alpha Gamma Chapter)
Sigma Zeta is a national honor society for science and mathematics. The purpose is two-fold: 1. to encourage and foster and 2. to recognize and honor scholarly achievements in the natural sciences, computer sciences and mathematics. Sigma Zeta members are encourages to conduct research and present at the national meeting.
Social Work Students Association
SWSA is a local club for social work majors.
Spanish Club
The purpose of this organization is to provide activities, which promote ideas of cultural diversity and understanding. Membership is open to any interested student.
Spiritual Life Committee
Operating under the direction of the Student Senate Spiritual Life Director, this committee plans a number of Christian Life activities each semester. Involvement in this committee is open to anyone interested.
Student Activities Council (SAC)
The Student Activities Council works to provide creative and enjoyable activities on and off campus in order to enhance positive social interaction, facilitate healthy relationship development, and provide leadership development opportunities through involvement. SAC works cooperatively with other campus organizations, and encourages meaningful student connections with Faculty and Staff through diverse student activities. It is the goal of SAC to develop and nurture a strong sense of community at Malone University. Committee membership and weekly meetings are open to all Malone students.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Open to all majors, the Malone University SIFE team focuses on outreach to the local and university community. In alliance with the goals of the national organization, SIFE students develop leadership, organizational skills, public speaking, and access to community contacts. Students teach concepts of free enterprise including entrepreneurship, communication and financial management skills, and the practice of ethical behavior and integrity to local schools and on campus. Service to others is also a focus of the team. Malone SIFE competes against other college SIFE teams at Regional competitions, with winners progressing to the National Exposition.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band performs both traditional and contemporary compositions from the wind band repertoire at three major concerts each year. Open to all Malone students. Call the Fine Arts Office at x8231 for an audition.
Theatre
The Malone University Theatre is open to all students of the University. Several productions are presented each year. Casting and crew assignments are open to all students regardless of major.
Women's Concert Choir
The Women's Concert choir generally has 35-45 women selected by audition. The Women's Concert Choir performs in area churches throughout the year and at special campus events. Open to all Malone students by audition.
Woolman, Whittier, Fox Residence Hall Council
The governing body of the Woolman, Whittier, and Fox residence halls. Leaders are elected by the residents of WWF to promote programming and community improvements.
Worldview Forum
The Worldview Forum holds quality public meetings to provide proponents and guests with practicing critical thinking and civil dialogue in the comparison of other worldviews with the traditional Christian worldview in a safe, professionally moderated environment.
Zoo Club
The purpose of the Environmental Studies Club is to teach the students and the surrounding community about the importance of being good stewards of god's creation. We will be addressing current issues that influence the use and care of our natural resources and to teach our members the importance of conversation, preservation, and restoration. We will be combining these three major components with on and off campus activities, fundraisers, and speakers. We hope that people will be engaged to think critically about the impacts that we have on our planet and are challenged to do something about it.
