Students are encouraged to get involved in campus activities. Research
in the area of student development indicates a high success rate
in college for students involved in campus activities. Academic,
art and music, social, spiritual, and recreational groups are available
to interested students. These groups all support the goal of Dana
College on developing leadership skills. In addition to student organizations,
the Student Activities office plans numerous programs for students
to attend throughout the year. The following organizations are available
on campus:
Honor Societies
Alpha Chi - national honor society for juniors and seniors
Alpha Mu Gamma - national foreign language honor society
Delta Mu Delta - international honor society in business administration
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National Affiliates
- Alpha Psi Omega - national drama society
- American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - professional organization
for graphic communication designers
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - open to students who
are interested in a career working with exceptional children
- Student Education Association - national organization for students
interested in the teaching profession
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) - student business organization
- Lutheran Student Movement - for those wishing to participate
in regional and national Lutheran Student Movement activities
Music Organizations
- The Dana College Chorale - a choir specializing in sacred choral
music
- The Dana College VOICES - a choir that explores American music
of all types as well as the music of other cultures, both western
and nonwestern
- The Dana College Band - a performing concert organization; students
may also choose to appear with specialized instrumental groups
including the pep band, the jazz ensemble, and various chamber
groups
General Interest Student
Organizations
- Ars Medica - for those interested in health science
- Business Club - for students interested in a business career
or in the world of business
- Campus Conservatives - formerly known as the College Republicans,
this group is open to all students interested in raising awareness
of political topics.
- Campus Crusade for Christ - an interdenominational ministry
that provides spiritual resources to college students through weekly
meetings, small groups, Bible studies, retreats, and social activities
- Christ in Action (CIA) - an interdenominational group, which
seeks to promote and provide for the opportunity to express the
community of faith within the college setting
- Communication Club - an organization open to students who have
an interest in communication or who are considering a career in
the communication field
- Criminal Justice Organization - for students majoring and interested
in topics related to Criminal Justice
- DVTV Television - Dana’s cable television station
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - for athletes and all
whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving and
serving Jesus Christ in their relationships and in the fellowship
of the church
- German Club - everyone enrolled in German is automatically a
member. All other students who have an interest in German and German
culture are also invited to join. The purpose is to provide students
with opportunities to experience the language and culture outside
of the classroom in a fun, social environment
- H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Expand) - this organization focuses
on campus wide unity, ethnic and racial pride, and cultural diversity
- International Student Organization (ISO) - open to all students
who enjoy participating in cross cultural activities and educational
programs for the campus and surrounding community
- KDCV Radio-FM - voice of Dana College
- Outreach - a student group whose primary focus will be outreach
within the Dana community and to area churches
- Psychologically Speaking - open to all students with an interest
in psychology
- Residence Hall Association (RHA) - represents all students living
in the residence halls and provides programs and events for the
campus community
- Science Club - for students interested in science-related activities
and careers
- Social Awareness Organization (SAO) - for those interested in
looking at social issues and ways of addressing them
- Student Activities - provides students with free or minimal
cost activities, such as movie nights, dances, comedians, musical
talent, bowling and others
- Student Homecoming, Spring Fling and Winterfest Committees -
student groups which work to plan and implement the fall Homecoming,
Spring Fling and Winterfest activities
- Young Democrats—this group promotes awareness on campus
of political issues that relate to the Democratic Party
Intramurals
Intramurals are offered throughout the year in individual, dual, and team sports.
Intramurals are coordinated through the Athletic Office.
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Publications
Hermes - the student newspaper
Danian - the student yearbook
Sower - the anthology of student poetry, prose, and art
Student Handbook - available on-line at www.dana.edu/studenthandbook/index.html
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Student Government
The Student Senate functions as the legislative body of the Student Body. Student
senators and officers are determined by election. The Student Senate gives
students an opportunity to be involved in decision-making and self-governance
as well as to develop skills in leadership, organization and communication.
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Athletics
Dana has a commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics with a balanced
program of competition for men and women. The Great Plains Athletic Conference
is one of the most competitive small college conferences in the country.
Men compete in baseball, basketball, football, cross-country, soccer, track & field
and wrestling. Women compete in basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball,
cross-country, and track & field. Dana College is a member of the NAIA
(National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics).
Students who wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics must
provide evidence of medical insurance before the first practice of
that sport. The College provides a deductible accident insurance
plan for athletic participants as secondary coverage.
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This page was last updated on
February 9, 2006
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