Virginia Wesleyan College - Villager Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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Non-Pictured Organizations Campus Association for Research and Enlightenment Purpose: Spiritual development in body, mind, and soul: to have a greater concern for the members in the group, the college, and the student community: to promote campus awareness of the Association for Research and Enlightenment and its work, to be a channel of light within the college. Criteria for membership: Membership is open to anyone with a serious interest in promoting spiritual growth. We will ask that members have some knowledge of the A.Ft.E. and that they use the Search For God study group books. lntervarsity Christian Fellowship Purpose: tl To witness to the Lord Jesus Christ as God lncarnate and to seek to lead others to a per- sonal faith in Him as Savior and Lord. 23 To deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of members by the study of the Bible and prayer. Sl To present the call of God to the foreign mission field and so to help all students discover God's role for them, at home or abroad in world evangelism. Criteria for membership: Membership shall be open to all students and faculty who are interested in the purpose, the programs of the organization, and will adhere to the Basis of Faith. Photography Club Purpose: 17 Instruction in the appreciation and arts of photography. 2l Instruction and exchange of knowledge concerning photographic techniques and expertise. 33 To provide photographic services and assistance for VWC campus publications. Criteria for membership: Membership is open to all students and faculty of Virginia Wesleyan College, on the basis of active interest and participation. Sigma Theta Xi Fraternity Purpose: Sigma Theta Xi has been established as a social fraternity on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College to provide services for the college with primary interest in providing expand- ed social activities for its brotherhood. Criteria for membership: After completion of a pledge period, candidates must be voted in by the brotherhood with a three-fourths majority. All members shall be males.

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Student Executive Council Duties: 13 Selecting the Student Executive Secretary. 23 Determining an expression of student opinion on all matters of policy in both Student Body and College Affairs. 33 Organizing the election of students to the Committees of the College, 43 Conducting the recall of students from elective office. 53 Appointing students to the Community Review Board. 63 Appointing students to serve on the Community Relations Council. 73 Providing for and enforcing a system of regularly scheduled reports to the Student Body by student members of the standing Committees of the College with regard to the activities of these students on those Committees and in the Voting Body. 83 Providing for, at regularly scheduled intervals, and appropriate times, open meetings of the S.E.C., the S.A. President presiding, for the discussion of student policy matters. 93 Deciding by concensus, or at least two-thirds majority of the total membership, any ap- propriation ofthe Student Government budget exceeding fifty dollars, and by simple majori- ty of the members present any other appropriation. 103 Holding referenda at any such time on any issue which it feels of such importance as to warrant such action. 113 Appointing standing and ad hoc committees of the Student Body as the need arises. Members: Carol Anderson, Robin Chemris, Vincent DiGloria, Sue Louk, John Lowery, Francie Straughan, Doug Welch, Dell Young. Left to Right: F. Straughan, D. Young, J. Lowery, R. Brooks.

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Students' International Meditation Society Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to make available to the students and faculty of Virginia Wesleyan the principles of the science of Creative Intelligence and the practical aspects of S.C.l., Transcendental Meditation. Criteria for membership: Membership is open to all students and faculty of Virginia Wesleyan who are practicing Transcendental Meditation. Student Virginia Education Association Purpose: To give students the opportunity to explore all aspects of education, and to acquaint students with the ethics, services, and accomplishments of the Virginia and National Education Associations. Criteria for membership: Any student who is preparing for a career in education and attends Virginia Wesleyan College. Upsilon Sigma Colony of Sigma Nu Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to tie together a group of people in order to help each other through the qualities of truth, love, and honor. We seek to promote and aid the community about us. The ideals and goal of our fraternity are to encourage good will and understanding among ourselves and those about us. Criteria for membership: Candidates for membership shall 11 be male, 21 be in good standing with the college, Si accepted through a vote of the members. Special Achievement: During the school year 1973-74 the Upsilon Sigma Colony of Sigma Nu became the first national fraternity on the VWC campus. - Virginia Wesleyan Historical Society Purpose: The purpose of the society is to heighten the study of history, encourage interpretive thought, and increase student participation in school and community. Criteria for membership: Since all students at this institution must have six hours of history, the membership is open to the whole of the Student Body. Virginia Wesleyan Newspaper, TRANSCRIPT Purpose: We intend to publish regularly, to provide the Student Body with a reliable source of com- munication. ln addition, our purpose is to inform and to influence the students of Virginia Wesleyan to action. tTo a small extent we also provide amusementi Criteria for membership: Staff members must be able to work-hard, and to meet deadlines. 83 l l l