COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS |
African American Student Council – The purpose of this organization is to provide an atmosphere whereby students will be able to engage in social activities that are designed to increase their knowledge about the community & its culture. More info Delta Diplomats – A select group of student recruiters who assist the university with the recruiting of prospective students. More info Delta Statement - The Delta Statement is a student-run and student-edited newspaper at Delta State University. It serves the student readership by reporting on news involving the campus and surrounding community. The Delta Statement is published every Thursday during the fall and spring semesters and is distributed free of charge, campus wide. Delta Volunteers - The purpose of this organization is to develop volunteer opportunities involving our community. Diamond Girls – Diamond Girls are an integral part of the Delta State University Baseball team. This group of young women assist with gate commissions, retrieve foul balls, return bats for both home and visiting teams, supply umpires with baseballs, and assist in numerous other tasks that help the home games run smoothly. Girls are also assigned a ‘bat buddy’ from the Baseball team and are to support their buddy throughout the season with gifts and encouragement. Delta State University Precision Flight Team - The purpose of this organization is to help promote fellowship & friendship among Delta State University students, faculty & staff involved in Aviation & to provide fund raising & social events. Grid Iron Girls - Grid Iron Girls are an integral part of the Delta State University Football team. This group of young women assist with the Kidz Korner at home football games, work home and visitor sidelines, assist in the concessions, help with gate commissions, and help in various other tasks that help the home games run smoothly. Each girl is assigned a ‘football friend’ from the Football team and they are to support their football fellow throughout the season with gifts and encouragement. International Student Association – An organization dedicated to strengthening international relations through cultural, social, educational & professional activities. MS Early Childhood Association (MECA) - The purpose of this organization is to work for the best opportunities for young children and their families through providing a means for persons interested in young children to work together; increasing knowledge and understanding of members through a variety of educational means; bringing relevant issues about the needs of young children to the attention of pre-service teachers; working to improve the health & educational standards for group care of children & to improve the quality of life for them; cooperating with agencies & organizations working for the best interest of young children; and encouraging the development of total associations to support these objectives. Pageant Board - The purpose of this organization is to plan & produce the Delta State University Most Beautiful Pageant & the Miss Delta State University Pageant. Residence Hall Councils – A group of residence hall students who meet to plan programming & handle minor disciplinary matters to help enhance the residence hall community experience. Student Government Association (SGA) - The purpose of this organization is to promote unity & welfare of the entire student body, provide a high standard of responsibility in the interests of our student life & to insure goodwill among students, faculty, staff & administration. More info Social Work Club - The purpose of this organization is to achieve a better understanding of social work practices, to learn more about social work & social work issues & promote service to the community. Union Program Council - The purpose of this organization is to provide campus entertainment & opportunities for student involvement in programming. More info UMADD - The purpose of this organization is to educate students at Delta State University about the dangers of drinking while driving and under-aged drinking. Water Environment Federation - The purpose of this organization is to promote student interest in the environment & to provide an avenue for the exchange of information & ideas between students & members of both the MS Water Environment Association & the Water Environment Federation. Wildlife Society - The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities of gathering & interaction to anyone interested in any aspect of wildlife; provide opportunities for students to gain experience in the various aspects of wildlife, natural resource management, and stewardship; and promote proper stewardship of natural resources. |