CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

 Student clubs and organizations offer the challenges and opportunities for personal development and campus involvement.  Members and leaders can gain interpersonal and communication abilities, confidence, and a sense of direction.  In order to enrich and enhance these opportunities, various leadership experiences are offered to teach students the skills of goal setting, team building, resource management, program planning and implementation, decision making, problem solving, and evaluation.

All student organizations must officially register with the College through the Office of Student Affairs, have a faculty advisor, and maintain moral, financial, and social accountability.  A list of clubs and organizations and officers is available in the Office of Student Affairs. Among the array of active organizations are Pre-Alumni Council, NAACP, Poetry Club, Sunday School, Best Buddies, Virginia Highway Safety, and Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.  There are eight national Greek–letter fraternities and sororities recognized on campus.  Other organizations include:

Students in Free Enterprise, Inc. - SIFE is a global, non-profit organization that is literally changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on more than 1,600 university campuses in 40 countries.  SIFE offers these students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterpr8ise, thereby improving the standard of living for millions in the process.  Guided by distinguished faculty advisors and supported by businesses around the globe, SIFE Teams teach important concepts through educational outreach projects, including market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success, and business ethics to better themselves, their communities and their countries.  Each year, SIFE competitions are held worldwide, drawing together thousands of students and business leaders to pay tribute to these extraordinary educational outreach projects.  SIFE VISION: Helping people achieve their dreams through free enterprise education.  MISSION:  To provide college and university students the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise.

Student VEA (NEA) - The student chapter of the Virginia Education Association is an affiliate of the National Education Association.  All Department of Education students are eligible for membership and encouraged to participate in VEA activities.  The purposes of VEA are to:

• acquaint students with  the history, ethics, and program of the education profession;

• give practical experiences in working together in a democratic way on the problems of the profession; and

• promote education as a career.

Phi Beta Lambda - Phi Beta Lambda is the national organization for all students in post-secondary schools and colleges enrolled in business, office, or teacher education programs. The purpose of the organization is to "…provide opportunities for post secondary and college students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. Phi Beta Lambda is an integral part of the instructional program, and in addition promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility."

The Science and Mathematics Club - The purposes of this Club are to provide incentives to students and cultivate a strong interest in science, mathematics and high technology; to develop, maintain and coordinate programs to meet the needs of the students and the community at large; to encourage improvement in scholarships and citizenship; to promote college loyalty; to provide improvement of the channels of communications between the administrators, faculty and students; and to provide training for students in effective leadership. 

            Membership in this Club is open to all students regardless of their majors. 

Athletics - Health, physical education, and athletics are considered integral components of the total educational program offered at Saint Paul’s College.  The college fosters an exciting program of intercollegiate athletics for men and women.

The College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).  Varsity competition is offered for men in basketball, football, track, cross country, tennis, golf, and baseball.  Varsity competition is offered for women in basketball, bowling, cross country, volleyball, softball, and track.  

Intramurals And Campus Recreation - Through the Department of Athletics a diverse program of intramural sports is promoted. All registered students are eligible to participate in these activities. Some of these activities are:  aerobic fitness classes, a Walk Program for students, faculty, and staff who like to walk for exercise.  Weekly tournaments are conducted for the following activities:  flag football, bowling, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball, billiards, ping pong, spades (cards), tennis doubles, foul shooting, and dual superstars.  The weight room, outdoor basketball courts, gym and tennis courts are open for “free” play/recreation during specified times.  Students may check out equipment with their college ID card.