Belmont University: Student organizations and campus activities


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A small sampling of clubs and organizations: Amnesty International Art Association Baptist Campus Ministries Baptist Student Union Belmont Ambassadors Belmont College Republicans Belmont Copyright Society Belmont Democrats Belmont Equestrian Club Belmont Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club) Belmont Ice Hockey Club Black Student Association Christian Music Society Fellowship of Christian Athletes Habitat for Humanity International Student Association Our National Environment Club Pre-Law Society Public Relations Society Relevant Project Sociology Club Speech and Debate Team

Campus Life

Fraternities & Sororities
The Greek community was established to provide opportunities for the development of leadership skills, individual growth and social interaction. This is accomplished by emphasizing scholarship, community service, campus involvement, friendship, and responsibility. students at massey Belmont has 3 national fraternities and 4 national sororities which are connected to the National Panhellenic Conference and the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

Student Organizations
With over 80 registered student organizations, you are bound to find something to get involved in at Belmont University. Everything from the Black Student Association, the Christian Music Society, Belmont Ice Hockey Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Belmont Democrats, Belmont Collegiate Republicans, and many others! Come check out all the exciting opportunities to get involved as a Belmont Bruin!!!

Student Government Association
SGA is the student governing body consisting of three branches: 1) Executive Branch or Executive Cabinet; 2) Legislative Branch or Congress; and 3) Judicial Branch or the Parliamentarian and Associate Justices. This organization writes legislation, provides money for student organization events, represents students for the administration and faculty, plans Homecoming, and facilitates a variety of other programs.

SGA mission is to positively affect Belmont University, to the best of our ability, by collaborating between students and administration, supporting student organizations, fostering character, and abiding by the Christian standards set forth by Belmont University. Through this, SGA will enable students to have an impact on Belmont University and the surrounding community that will outlast themselves.

Executive Leadership Program
The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is a dynamic experience for incoming freshmen students in which leadership skills are explored and developed to equip students for future service to Belmont and the community. The main goals of ELP are:

To enhance leadership skills as well as personal growth
To create teambuilding experiences
To provide opportunities for networking with campus and community leaders
To encourage community service
To develop planning skills
To apply skills and knowledge to real-world situations

For more information about ELP, contact the Director of Student Activities, Amy Coles, at colesa@mail.belmont.edu.

Program Board
The Program Board is a student led organization that excels in creating quality activities and educational opportunities for the Belmont Community and beyond. This includes the Bruin Lecture Series, TNT Music Festival, and other great events. The Bruin Lecture series deals with issues relating to pop culture, current events, and personal growth and has included a wide range of lecturers including a Holocaust survivor and a cast member from the Real World. The PB plans and promotes concerts, appealing to a wide range of musical tastes, represented at Belmont and the Nashville Community. They also provide special events that encourage student involvement and participation with goals of building a more unified campus community.

Convocation
Students attend a predetermined number of programs in various categories. Requirements may vary based on when the student entered Belmont and transfer hours at the time of matriculation. Convocation includes a variety of experiences in the following categories:

Academic Lecture: A program with a primary focus on the presentation of academic or intellectual information.
Christian Faith Development: A program with a primary focus on enhancing the spiritual development of students.
Culture & Arts: A program with a primary focus on cross-cultural experiences or the visual and performing arts.
Study Abroad Credit: Students may receive two hours of credit in the 'Culture & Arts' category for each academic credit hour completed in a Study Abroad program, up to a total of 30 convocation credits.
Personal & Professional Growth: A program with a primary focus on enhancing students' emotional development, personal skills, or professional competencies or opportunities.
Community Service: An activity which... Is not required as part of academic syllabus. Is not required as part of an academic honor society. Does not offer remuneration to a student. Is of benefit to the university or greater community.
Service-Learning Credit: Due to the emphasis that Belmont places on service-learning programs, students are allowed to earn convocation credit in the community service category in addition to the class credit they receive for their participation in Belmont-sponsored service-learning opportunities.