Student Organizations - Academic and Professional
Advertising Club
Sponsor: Dr. Greg Armfield (Communication, Drama & Journalism)
Purpose: to discuss and study advertising as a career; provide and
stimulate leadership among all club members in creating advertising and public
relations campaigns; maintain and improve professional standards of the advertising field;
serve as a clearinghouse for information pertinent to students, faculty and staff
interested in advertising techniques; promote skills in radio/TV, print and virtual
advertising; and, to compete in the American Ad Federation Ad competition - student
division.
American Chemical Society
Sponsor: Mr. Kevin Boudreaux (Chemistry and
Biochemistry)
Purpose: to afford an opportunity for the students of chemistry
or related disciplines in physics and biology to become better
acquainted; to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from
professional association; to secure experience in preparing and
presenting technical material before chemical audiences; to foster a
professional spirit among the members; and to instill a professional
pride in chemistry.
Angelo State
Physical Therapy Association
Sponsor: Ms. Harriet Lewis (Physical
Therapy)
Purpose: to discuss and study the methods of physical therapy,
providing and stimulating leadership among all undergraduate students,
graduate students, faculty and staff in the field; to maintain and
improve the professional standards and serve as campus clearinghouse for
information pertaining to students and faculty; and to promote research
in the field and present it to the organization and the community.
Angelo State Student Reading
Council
Sponsor: Dr. Cheryl
Hines (School of Education)
Purpose: to discuss and study the most effective methods of
reading and writing development; encourage the study of reading problems
at all educational levels; study the various factors that influence
progress in reading and writing; assist in the development of improved
teacher-training programs; act as a clearing house for information
relating to reading and writing; stimulate and promote research in
developmental, creative, corrective, and remedial reading; disseminate
knowledge helpful for solving problems related to reading; and, sponsor
conferences and meetings.
Arnold Air Society
Sponsor: Capt. Cody Whittington
(Aerospace Studies)
Purpose: to aid in the development of Air Force officers;
to create a closer and more efficient relationship within the Air Force
officer training program; to support the role and tradition of the
United States Air Force; to advance air and space age citizenship; and,
to promote the purpose and goals of ASU.
Association of Information Technology
Professionals
Sponsor: Dr. Steve
Reames (Management and Marketing)
Purpose: to develop a better understanding of the nature and
function of information technology; to promote sound general principles
in information technology and to study technical methods with a view to
their improvement and, to foster among students a better understanding
the vital business role of IT, the proper relationship of IT to
management and the necessity for a professional attitude among
information technology professionals.
Delta Sigma
Pi
Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Bankston (Accounting, Economics and Finance)
Purpose: is a professional fraternity organized to foster the
study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social
activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by
research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the
commercial world and students of commerce; and to further a higher
standard of commercial ethics culture and the civic and
commercial welfare of the community.
Finance Real
Estate Organization
Sponsor: Dr. Bill McKinney (Accounting, Economics and Finance)
Purpose: to pursue professional and social interaction between
students, faculty, and the community through professional programs and
social activities and community service projects.
French Club
Sponsor: Dr. Karen Cody (Modern
Languages)
Purpose: to learn the French language; to conduct regular
sessions of conversational French; to promote appreciation and
understanding of the French culture; and, to serve as a campus
clearinghouse for information pertinent to students, faculty, and staff
interested in French culture and language.
Graduate Students' Psychological Association
Sponsor: Dr. Sangeeta Singg (Psychology and Sociology)
Purpose: to bring graduate students of psychology into personal
contact with each other to form an atmosphere of intellectual
fellowship; to stimulate discussions of scholarly topics; to learn more
specialized approaches to individual and group counseling through
professional presentations; to promote research interests and an
awareness of professional, ethical, and legal standards; and to
provide an orientation for pursuing a terminal degree in psychology
and/or preparation for psychological association certification.
Kappa Mu Omega
Sponsor: Dr. Kathleen Price (Kinesiology)
Purpose: to further the interest and education of persons involved
in the field of kinesiology; to provide opportunities for leadership and
teamwork for kinesiology majors/minors; to encourage collaboration in all
degree options of kinesiology for majors/minors; and, to promote
healthy lifestyles and wellness.
Meat and Food Science Association
Sponsor: Dr. Kirk Braden (Agriculture)
Purpose: to promote a higher scholastic standing of students
pursuing a degree in animal science with a focus on meat science and/or
food science. Research performed at the Food Safety and Product Development
Laboratory allows for hands-on opportunities and exposure to numerous
processes, such as harvesting, fabrication, and the manufacture of case-ready
products. It also provides a research laboratory for microbiological
testing of these foodstuffs. Distribution of manufactured goods to the public
through catering or the "in house" store grants students introduction
and prospective opportunities with contacts in the agricultural field, as
well as, publicizes Angelo State University.
Phi Alpha Theta
Sponsor: Dr. Shirley Eoff (History)
Purpose: to encourage the study of history.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Sponsor: Mr. Edward Surface (Art and
Music)
Purpose: to encourage and actively promote the highest
standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music
in America; to develop and encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater; to
foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music; to
develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members; and, to instill
in all people an awareness of music's important role in the enrichment
of the human spirit.
Pi Gamma Mu
Sponsor: Dr. Paul Love (Psychology, Sociology and Social Work)
Purpose: to study the social sciences; to reward interest
and achievement in the college study of social sciences by the conferring of
membership upon those who have thus distinguished themselves; to inspire in its honored
members social service to humanity and life interest in the study of human
association; to seek also a synthesis of all branches of social science
into a philosophy of human society and human welfare; and, by such aims, seek to make
a contribution to the world in which we live.
The Russian Club
Sponsor: Ms. Ewa Davis (Modern Languages)
Purpose: to discuss and study the most effective methods of
studying the Russian language; to provide and stimulate leadership; to
maintain and improve proficiency levels; to serve as a campus center for
the discussion of Russian history, culture, politics, and economics; to
enhance the role of the study of the Russian language for the campus
community; and to provide an opportunity to meet and interact with
visiting persons and organizations from Russia.
Society of Physics Students
Sponsor: Dr. Toni Sauncy (Physics)
Purpose: to encourage and assist student physicists to develop the
knowledge, competence, enthusiasm, and social responsibility that are
essential to the advancement of physics; to stimulate interest in
advanced study and research; to develop friendship among physics
students and faculty members; to popularize interest in physics in the
general collegiate public; and to recognize the attainment of high
scholarship and potential achievement among outstanding students by
means of membership.
Sports Medicine Club
Sponsor: Ms. Sherry Ann Miller
(Kinesiology/Intercollegiate Athletics)
Purpose: to promote interest in all aspects of sports medicine;
to provide improvements in the education of all Student Athletic
Trainers at ASU; to promote the highest standards of health care for
student athletes at ASU; and, to create friendship between its members
and with the general public.
Sponsor: Ms. Rosy Hester (Nursing)
Purpose: to introduce and prepare nursing students for the knowledge, professionalism and skills required in health care facilities.