STUDENT SERVICES
 

Stillman recognizes that there are many activities and services vital to the total growth and development of the student. Consequently, a number of formalized programs, organizations, and activities are made avail­able to students through the Division of Student Affairs.

To facilitate coordination, the organization of activities and services is divided into seven categories: Hous­ing and Residential Life, Counseling, Career/Graduate School Related Services, Health Services, Student Ac­tivities, Campus Christian Life, and Student Government Association.

CAMPUS CHRISTIAN LIFE

In keeping with the specific aims and objectives that grow out of its Christian heritage, Stillman provides a variety of opportunities for the development of students’ spiritual lives. The College Chaplain coordinates the Campus Christian Life program. The Christian Student Association (CSA) contributes to the implementation of the program.

A variety of programs are offered, among which are worship services, convocations, concerts, and lec­ture series. These programs are planned and affected as indicated by the needs and interests of the students. The College Chaplain gives leadership and supervision to faculty and students in the planning and implementa­tion of these programs. The College Chaplain and associate chaplains provide religious counseling for students with or without appointments.

The Christian Student Association: The CSA is an active organization on the Stillman College cam­pus. Its purposes are: (1) to unite in Christian Fellowship and a sense of common loyalty to Christ and His Church at Stillman; (2) to provide an opportunity for intensive study of the Christian faith and its implementa­tions for every area and relationship of life; (3) to challenge students to recognize and commit themselves to their present vocation as students and make their choice of life work in the light of Christian faith; (4) to help students participate intelligently in the life and work of the Church; (5) to enable students to share their common concerns and their insights as to the ways in which the Christian can effectively present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the life of the campus and the community; and (6) to hold various meetings for worship, study and work designed to accomplish these purposes.

The Christian Student Association functions under the supervision of the College Chaplain. The work of the Association is done through committees.

Worship Services: A part of the “Stillman family” tradition is regular attendance at chapel services. Here students and faculty have the privilege of hearing guest speakers and ministers from the local community, minister members of the college, faculty, staff and students. Students are encouraged to attend the church of their choice for Sunday morning services.

As high point of the religious program, the College sponsors a semi-annual Religious Emphasis Series. These series, led by a guest minister, include morning addresses and afternoon discussion groups.

STUDENT LIFE

The area of Student Life is a component of the College that is responsible for co-curricular services for students. The services are generally considered to be extra-curricular and include Student Affairs. The primary function is to provide a comprehensive program of student support services directed toward meeting students’ developmental needs.

Student Government: Each student enrolled in Stillman College is a member of the Student Govern­ment Association and thus has voting privileges in matters presented to the student body by the Student Gov­ernment Association Council.

The elected officers of the Student Government Association are President, Executive Vice President, Executive Secretary, Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, External Affairs, Student Affairs, and Fiscal Affairs, and Miss Stillman. All executive powers of the Student Government Association are vested in the President with designated responsibilities assigned to other elected officers and the Coordinating Council of Student Organizations. The President also appoints a Chief of Staff, Student Court Judge, and two represen­tatives to the Board of Trustees. The President in conjunction with other executive officers and the Senate has the function of establishing student court to deal with violators of College regulations referred to it by the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Through involvement and participation in the Student Government Association and collegewide commit­tees, students are provided opportunities to share in the governance of the College.

Fraternities, Sororities, and Other Organizations: There are eight national Greek letter organizations chartered on the campus. They are as follows: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Each undergraduate chapter is a member of the Stillman College Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for all Greek-Letter organizations.

Other organizations include five honor societies; Gamma Iota Sigma and Alpha Kappa Mu and Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Sigma Chi Lambda Leadership Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Several local social clubs, civic organizations, and special interest organizations are open to student participation.

College Center: The Hay College Center contains Enrollment Management Services, student offices, conference rooms, student lounges, recreation areas, billard room, cleaners, post office, automated teller machine, the College store, and a cafeteria.

Sports: Stillman is a provisional member of the NCAA Division II and offers football, men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, cross country, tennis, men’s baseball, women’s volleyball and softball. In addition to inter-collegiate athletics, a structured intramural sports program is available to students. The program provides leisure and recreational sports and other activities for students.

Student Publications: Student Publications at Stillman offer students an opportunity to develop talents in journalism, both in writing and in business management. The two publications are The Tiger’s Paw, the newspaper, and The Stillmanite, the College yearbook. Students interested in journalism and communications are provided opportunities to learn job-related skills and acquire experience by working on these publications.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Orientation of New Students: A carefully planned program of orientation for first year and transfer students is conducted during the summer and at the beginning of each semester. Sessions on academic require­ments and campus life take place before the format opening of the academic year. All first year and transfer students are required to participate.

Counseling and Guidance/Graduate School Related Services: The Student Development Center, staffed by counselors and student affairs generalists, provides counseling, crisis intervention, community ser­vice, internships, and assistance with graduate school/employment preparation and placement.

Veterans Service Office: Stillman’s veteran’s service officer is located in the Registrar’s Office. Stu­dents eligible for VA benefits may use this office for counseling regarding veteran status.

Faculty Advisors: Each student from the time of his/her admittance is assigned an advisor. When a major has been declared an advisor in the major area is assigned. The advisor must approve each semester’s course schedule. Students should consult with their advisors about their program several times a year.

Health Services: The College provides a health facility and employs a nurse practitioner. Students are also referred to external medical providers, if necessary. Students are encouraged to report to Health Services at the first sign of illness and to use the staff and its resources to prevent illness and promote healthy living. Services and the facility are used on temporary and emergency basis. All students are required to participate in the Stillman Student Accident and Health Insurance Program.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Detailed regulations are included in the Student Handbook available to each student. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with contents of the Handbook. The Vice President for Student Af­fairs may, through appropriate processes, alter the regulations when necessary.

  • Lounges are provided in residence halls for visitation purposes. Non-resi-dent students and non-students must obtain permission from the Residence Hall Director to visit a student’s room. Residence hall facilities are not freely available to non-residents and non-students. Lounges are provided in the Hay College Center for all students.
  • A charge is levied each semester to students responsible for damages in the residence halls. A prorated charge is also levied to students who vacate the halls prior to the end of a semester. (See Student Expenses Section for details.)
  • All vehicles operated on campus must be registered with the Chief of Security. Each operator must possess a valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and purchase a decal.
  • Unlicensed drivers and drivers without insurance are not permitted to op­erate a vehicle on campus.
  • A medical examination, including a blood test by a physician of the student’s choice, and documentation of two doses of measles vaccine is required of each student prior to his/her enrollment at the College.
  • The College requires that all students enrolled provide current information regarding mailing addresses outside of the campus. Whenever a student’s local or permanent address changes, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the Registrar’s Office in writing of such changes. The College assumes no responsibility for mailings that may be lost, displaced, etc., when proper notification has not been received.

REPRESENTING THE COLLEGE

Students representing the College must be in good standing and not on academic or social probation. They must further have the minimum cumulative grade point average for their classification.