ALPHA KAPPA DELTA, GSU Chapter

Sponsoring Department: Sociology & Anthropology

An International Sociology Honor Society dedicated "to investigating humanity for the purpose of service." Membership includes under-graduate and graduate college students, faculty, and sociologists in non-academic careers. Click here for details.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sue Moore
smmoore@georgiasouthern.edu

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American Choral Directors' Association (ACDA) College Chapter

Sponsoring Department: Music

Provides professional and collegial contacts for choral music education students. All choral music education students are expected to join this organization.

Faculty Advisor: Contact Dr. Rodney Caldwell
caldwell@georgiasouthern.edu

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Alpha Phi Sigma

Sponsoring Department: Political Science (Justice Studies)

National honor society, recognizes scholastic excellence by students in the criminal justice sciences. Click here for details.


Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Ludowise
ludowise@georgiasouthern.edu

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The Anthropological Club

Sponsoring Department: Sociology & Anthropology

Sponsors guest speakers who report on research and lead workshops. Field trips to archeological sites and to regional anthropology conferences are organized, in addition to service, social, and fund raising activities. Dues: $6.00 per semester or $12.00 per year

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sue Moore, Tel: (912) 681-5568 or 681-5621
smmoore@georgiasouthern.edu.

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Art Education Association

Sponsoring Department: Art

For students interested in careers as art educators at the elementary through high school level.

Faculty Advisor: Contact Dr. Patricia Carter, Chair, Art Department: pwcarter@georgiasouthern.edu

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Club Gael

Sponsoring Department: The Center for Irish Studies, Department of Literature & Philosophy

The student club for those interested in all things Irish. Click here to visit the Center for Irish Studies website.

Faculty Advisor: Dr Howard Keeley
hkeeley@georgiasouthern.edu

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Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC)

Sponsoring Department: Music

Organization devoted to promoting music education as a career. Provides opportunities for professional development.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Bryan
cbryan@georgiasouthern.edu

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Creative Writing Club

Sponsoring Department: Writing & Linguistics

For all students interested in creative writing.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Peter Christopher
pchrstphr@georgiasouthern.edu

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Cultural Rhetoric and Public Issues

Sponsoring Department: Writing & Linguistics

For students interested in discussing rhetorical implications of popular culture as well as social and political issues. Meetings open to anyone; membership restricted to majors.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Catherine Chaput
cchaput@georgiasouthern.edu

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Delta Phi Alpha

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

The national German Honor Society; the local chapter is Eta Iota.
Membership is by invitation only and is limited to advanced-level students who meet certain requirements. Click here to visit the website

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El Club de Espanol

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

For students, faculty, and the University community. The club offers dancing, movies, speakers, food, etc. twice a month to promote Hispanic Culture on and off campus. Click here to visit the website

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Letitia McGrath
lmcgrath@georgiasouthern.edu

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French Club

Sponsoring Department: (Foreign Languages)

For all students interested in French language and culture; monthly meetings highlighting features of French culture. Click here to visit the website

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jean-Paul Carton
jpcarton@georgiasouthern.edu

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German Club

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

The German Club offers opportunities to practice speaking German outside the classroom. Members participate in a wide range of events such as Stammtisch), playing German games, German Karaoke, kegeln (bowling), learning to write Sütterlin (German script), poetry readings, watching German movies and/or TV shows, or enjoying a German dinner.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cathie Johnson
cjohnson@georgiasouthern.edu

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The History Club

Sponsoring Department: History

For all students, majors and non-majors alike, who enjoy the study of the past.

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Laura Shelton and Dr. Johnathan O'Neill

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International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE)

Sponsoring Department: Music

The mission of IAJE is to assure the continued worldwide growth and development of jazz and jazz education.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bill Schmid

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The Jewelry Guild

Sponsoring Department: Art

For art majors interested in jewelry-making as an art form. Sale proceeds support student travel scholarships and the jewelry studio.

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Christina Lemon

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The Justice Studies Club

Sponsoring Department: Political Science, Justice Studies Program

Serves the majors of the Justice Studies program. Criminal justice practitioners make presentations so students may learn more about career opportunities, internships, and trends impacting the field of criminal justice. Includes field trips and volunteer activities in the community. Click here to visit the club website.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Ludowise

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Lambda Alpha Epsilon

Sponsoring Department: Political Science, Justice Studies Program

The student arm of the American Criminal Justice Association, the organization promotes professionalism, education, and ethical standards within the criminal justice field. Click here to visit the website

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Ludowise

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Linguistics Club

Sponsoring Department: Writing and Linguistics

Club for any student interested in linguistics. Sponsors field trips. social activities, and relevant movies.

Faculty Advisor: tklein@georgiasouthern.edu

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La Mesa de Conversacion

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

For Spanish students to foster interest in spoken Spanish and cultural topics of interest. Click here to visit the website

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Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

Sponsoring Department: Music

The mission of MENC is to advance music education as a profession. Members of the GSU chapter have opportunities for professional development at the local, state, and national levels.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Bryan

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MOTI

Sponsoring Department: Art

Organization for Graphic Design students.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Onyile Onyile

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National Art Education Association, Student Chapter

Sponsoring Department: Art

Organization for students pursuing an Art Education degree.

Faculty Advisor: Patricia Carter
pwcarter@georgiasouthern.edu

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National Black Law Students' Association

Sponsoring Department: Political Science

Kristina Wyche, President
kwyche@georgiasouthern.edu
871-3627 or 478-697-4510

Faculty Advisor: Meta Harris

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Paper and Print Society

Sponsoring Department: Art

For art students interested in printmaking, handmade paper, and other creative items.

Faculty Advisor: Eun Lee
eunlee@georgiasouthern.edu

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Phi Alpha Delta

Sponsoring Department: History

P.A.D. is a fraternal organization whose purpose is to assist undergraduate students in making an informed choice in selecting law as a career, deciding which law school to attend, and in preparing for the rigors of law school.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Comerford
kcomerfo@georgiasouthern.edu

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Phi Alpha Theta

Sponsoring Department: History

An honor society, Phi Alpha Theta seeks to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Membership is by invitation only. Click here to visit the website

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Cathy Skidmore-Hess and Dr. Robert Batchelor

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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Sponsoring Department: Music

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America is a Social Fraternity with professional ideals.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Mason
rlmason@georgiasouthern.edu

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Philosophy Club

Sponsoring Department: Literature & Philosophy

For students to discuss philosophical topics; also involved in off-campus trips and in showing films.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bill Eaton
weaton@georgiasouthern.edu

Pi Delta Phi

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

National French Honor Society. Students initiated into membership have taken at least one upper division course in French, have an overall GPA of 2.8, and an average of 3.0 in French. Members carry this honor for life, and they are eligible to compete for a scholarship for study in France. Click here to visit the website.

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Political Science Club

Sponsoring Department: Political Science

Open to any interested student; promotes further interest in the discipline of Political Science.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kevin Cook

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PRestige Georgia

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts

Student-run public relations firm is an independently operated organization that selects, through interviews, 12-15 students each year who complete professional-caliber work for clients.

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Psychology Coalition

Sponsoring Department: Psychology Department

The Psychology Coalition is a combination of Psi Chi and the Psychology Club. Members elect officers, participate in service projects and have guest speakers.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amy Hackney
ahackney@georgiasouthern.edu

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Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts

Active chapter of national organization; sponsors attendance at national conventions; invited speakers; members develop practical experience through fundraisers and philanthropic work.

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ReVISION

Sponsoring Department: Literature and Philosophy

ReVISION is a gender issues student group on campus, one which has offered about 50 workshops and programs over the past thirteen years. We have tackled topics such as "Racial Gender Traitors," "Fear of Feminism," "Women and Gays in the Military," "Sexual Harassment," "Domestic Violence," "The Glass Ceiling for Women and African-Americans," "Interracial/Intercultural Dating Relationships," and many, many other exciting programs. Click here to visit ReVISION website

Faculty Advisors : Dr. Linda Rohrer Paige, lpaige@georgiasouthern.edu; Dr. Kyong Hee Chee, chee@georgiasouthern.edu; or Ms. Heather Holloway, hholloway@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-681-0222

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Sigma Alpha Iota, Gamma Theta Chapter

Sponsoring Department: Music

The mission is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.

Faculty Advisor: Ms. Alice Schmid
atschmid@georgiasouthern.edu

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Sigma Delta Pi

Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages

National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society is the only honor society devoted exclusively to students of Spanish in four-year colleges and universities, and affords the serious Spanish student the opportunity for closer association with students of similar interests and out-of-class association with members of the faculty. Click here to visit the website

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael McGrath
mmcgrath@georgiasouthern.edu

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Society for Communication Scholars (SOCS)

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts

For all Communication Arts majors but is of special interest to those majoring in Communication Studies. Students sponsor a “Best of Speech Class” persuasive speech competition each term. Key topics are exploring career opportunities and promoting student paper presentations at regional conferences.

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Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts

The student arm of the professional journalism association of the same name; a professional group aimed at learning more about the broadest fields of journalism and broadcasting, and career opportunities within those fields.

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Society of Technical Communication

Sponsoring Department: Writing & Linguistics

Contact the Writing and Linguistics Department for information.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Janice Walker
jwalker@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

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The Sociological Society

Sponsoring Department: Sociology & Anthropology

A student organization led by sociology majors but open to all GSU students who are interested in exploring sociological issues and serving the community.
Membership: New members are always welcome!!!

Faculty Advisor: Professor Pidi Zhang, (912) 681-0004, pzhang@georgiasouthern.edu

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Spanish Club

See El Club de Espanol

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Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts

The student arm of the professional journalism association of the same name, the SPJ is a professional group aimed at learning more about the broadest fields of journalism and broadcasting and career opportunities within those fields.

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Rhetoric & Popular Culture Club

Sponsoring Department: Writing & Linguistics

Contact the Writing and Linguistics Department at (912) 681-0739 for information.

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Catherine Chaput and Dr. Patricia Price

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Student Art League

Sponsoring Department: Art

Student organization for all art majors. Contact the Art Department at (912) 681-5358 for more information.

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Tau Beta Sigma (TBS)

Sponsoring Department: Music

TBS is a coed honorary band sorority. Our purpose is to help and serve the band and the community in whatever way we can.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matt Fallin, mafall@georgiasouthern.edu

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Theatre and Performance

Sponsoring Department: Communication Arts
The group is ultimately responsible for student performances on campus whether in the form of traditional plays or as oral interpretation, readers'; theatre, etc.
Membership: Open to all GSU students with interest in the broadest scope of theatre, both on stage or behind the scenes.