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Jason Meadows
Assistant Dean for Student Life; Director of Student Activities; Shipherd Hall Assistant Director
jmeadows@olivetcollege.edu
Mott 309(269) 749-7172 |
Greek Societies
Adelphic Alpha Pi was founded in 1862 as a literary society and is open to the men of Olivet College. The fraternity motto is Semper Fidelis, always faithful. It is the brother organization to Sigma Beta.
Advisor: Mike Fales, ext. 7624, e-mail: mfales@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Lambda Epsilon was founded in 1922 as a sorority. The society reorganized its membership in 1975 to admit men, thus becoming the first co-educational literary/social society in the nation. The society motto is Bear Well the Torch. Alpha Lambda Epsilon is the cousin organization to Kappa Sigma Alpha.
Advisors: Art Williams, ext. 7246, e-mail: awilliams@olivetcollege.edu; and Joanne Williams, ext. 6630, e-mail: jwilliams@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Phi Kappa was established in 1997 to promote better understanding between cultures and endorse brotherhood among its membership.
Advisor: Larry Smith, ext. 6646, e-mail: lsmith@olivetcollege.edu
"Elite," also known as Alpha Xi Omega, was founded as a club in the 1970s and became a society during the 1995 fall semester. Elite works to create a better understanding among all students at Olivet College in the areas of diversity and multicultural awareness.
Advisor: Larry Vallar, ext. 7500, e-mail: lvallar@olivetcollege.edu
Eta Psi Kappa was established in 2001 to promote unity of all women on campus. The society motto is The Righteous Endorse till Judgment.
Advisor: Diana Boatwright, ext. 7702, e-mail: dboatwright@olivetcollege.edu
Kappa Sigma Alpha was founded in 1922 and is the cousin organization to Alpha Lambda Epsilon. The fraternity motto is Wisdom Conquers All.
Advisors: Ed Heator, ext. 6691, e-mail eheator@olivetcollege.edu; and Jake Schuler, ext. 7694, e-mail: jschuler@olivetcollege.edu
Mu Omega Pi was established in 2001 to assist young men in growth and development through leadership, brotherhood and spirituality. Their motto is Striving for Perfection.
Advisor: Larry Colvin, ext. 7159, e-mail: lcolvin@olivetcollege.edu
Nu Gamma Xi was founded in 1997 by 12 women. The purpose is to promote unity, sisterhood and high academic standards among women with similar interests. They are the sisters of Alpha Xi Omega.
Advisors: Ronda Miller, ext. 7160, e-mail: romiller@olivetcollege.edu; and Charlie Wilson, ext. 6649, e-mail: chwilson@olivetcollege.edu
Phi Alpha Pi was founded in 1847 and is the oldest society on the Olivet College campus. In 1861, Phi Alpha Pi became a literary society. The fraternity motto is Progress, Truth and Friendship. The fraternity is the brother organization to Soronian.
Advisor: Bill Maas, ext. 7567, e-mail: bmaas@olivetcollege.edu
Sigma Beta was founded in 1907 by three Olivet College women as a literary society. The house was completed in 1963. Their motto is Friends of the Best. Sigma Beta is the sister society to Adelphic Alpha Pi.
Advisor: Ron Bell, ext. 7721, e-mail: rbell@olivetcollege.edu
Soronian, also known as the Iota Kappa Omicron society, was founded in 1847. It is the oldest collegiate society in the continental United States. The sorority motto is Strong in Love, Firm in Right. It is the sister organization to Phi Alpha Pi.
Advisor: Phil Reed, ext. 7142, e-mail: preed@olivetcollege.edu
Professional and Honor Societies
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma is a national award-winning student organization established to bring together people interested in the fields of insurance and risk management.
Advisors: Carol Breed, ext. 7664, e-mail: cbreed@olivetcollege.edu; Michael Hubbel, ext. 7626, e-mail: mhubbel@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Phi Sigma is the honor society for criminal justice majors.
Advisor: Phil Reed, ext. 7142, e-mail: preed@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Pi Upsilon is the honor society for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and other professional health related majors.
Advisor: John Wilterding, ext. 7643, e-mail: jwilterding@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Psi Omega was established to provide an environment where students of theater or students who are interested in participating in theater oriented activities can learn, participate and become involved.
Advisor: Art Williams, ext. 7246, e-mail: awilliams@olivetcollege.edu
American Marketing Association is the largest professional association for marketers, established to provide
opportunities for professional development and networking.
Advisor: Michelle Woodhouse-Jackson, ext. 7178, e-mail: mwoodhouse@olivetcollege.edu
Omicron Delta Kappa is the national leadership honor society for superior scholarship, leadership, character and participation in some of the following: athletics, campus government, campus/community service, creative/performing arts, journalism/speech/mass communications and social/religious activities. Only upperclassmen are invited to become members of this society.
Advisors: Mike Fales, ext. 7624, e-mail: mfales@olivetcollege.edu; and Ponja Vahs, ext. 6670, e-mail: pvahs@olivetcollege.edu
Phi Beta Lambda is the honor society for business majors and minors.
Advisor: Susan Houston, ext. 7610, e-mail: shouston@olivetcollege.edu
Phi Epsilon Kappa recognizes students in the areas of physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management.
Advisor: Todd Hibbs, ext. 7671, e-mail: thibbs@olivetcollege.edu
Psi Chi is the national honor society for psychology majors.
Advisor: Charles Graessle, ext. 7603, e-mail: cgraessle@olivetcollege.edu
Sigma Tau Delta is the honor society for English majors.
Advisor: John Miller-Purrenhage, ext. 7118, e-mail: jpurrenhage@olivetcollege.edu
Co-curricular Student Organizations
Active Minds
Advisor: Martha O'Dell, ext. 7198, e-mail: modell@olivetcollege.edu
Alpha Omega takes an interest in the mental, emotional and spiritual development of believers and how the believer can improve their walk with Christ.
Advisor: Justin Smelter, ext. 7181, e-mail: jsmelter@olivetcollege.edu
Art Alliance was established to promote artistic awareness on campus, in the surrounding communities and for those who are interested in the arts.
Advisors: Gary Werthheimer, ext. 7627, e-mail: gwerthheimer@olivetcollege.edu
The Association of Computer Machinery was established to promote an increased knowledge of the science, design, development, construction, language and applications of modern computing machinery.
Advisor: Marcus Darden, ext. 7663, e-mail: mdarden@olivetcollege.edu
The Black Student Union was started in 1994 to allow students to be more cohesive in dealing with their peers as well as the campus as a whole. The Black Student Union sponsors activities and programs that broaden the social environment of the college.
Common Ground was established to increase awareness of sexual orientation issues in and around Olivet College and to provide a supportive and egalitarian atmosphere for members of our community, regardless of sexual orientation.
Advisor: Nancy Van Hoozier, ext. 7169, e-mail: nvanhoozier@olivetcollege.edu
Earthbound, Olivet College's environmental awareness organization, provides environmental programs for the campus and community, sponsors field trips, attends environmental conferences and seminars, volunteers at the annual Michigan Crane Festival and participates in the campus recycling program and the habitat restoration efforts at the college's biological preserve.
Advisor: Leah Knapp, ext. 7106, e-mail: lknapp@olivetcollege.edu
Fandomania
Advisor: Art Williams, ext. 7246, e-mail: awilliams@olivetcollege.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes was established to use the medium of athletics to impact the word of Christ. The organization focuses on serving the local community by equipping, empowering and encouraging its members to make a difference.
Advisor: Mike Fales, ext. 7624, e-mail: mfales@olivetcollege.edu
The Free Yo' Mind open mic is a creative arts program held at Olivet College's that provides an outlet for the campus community to express themselves artistically. Its vision is to create campus unity and enlightenment through creative arts. The Free Yo' Mind Creative Arts Mentoring Program is directed towards mentoring local youth in the areas of self awareness, performing arts and artistic appreciation.
Helping Hands was established to challenge students in respect to their leadership development. The organization provides its members opportunities for growth and development in community service.
Advisor: Janine Peters, ext. 7659, e-mail: jpeters@olivetcollege.edu
International Club
Advisor: Judy Fales, ext. 7000, e-mail: jfales@olivetcollege.edu
Middle Ground
Music Educators National Conference was established to increase interest, knowledge and productivity in all areas of music education.
Advisor: Jeananne Nichols, ext. 7682, e-mail: jnichols@olivetcollege.edu
The Olivet College chapter of the NAACP was established in 2006. The NAACP believes strongly that future leaders must be developed today, and such development is ongoing in the Youth and College Division, created in 1936. Today, there are more than 30,000 young people representing 400 youth councils, high school chapters and college chapters actively involved in the civil rights movement.
The mission of the NAACP Youth and College Division is to inform youth of the problems affecting African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color's contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent and effective youth leadership.
Olivet College Creative Photography Club was established to cultivate and broaden the photographic interests of its members by exposing them to as wide a mix of photography styles and mediums as possible and to provide education, guidance, competition and social interaction. The club provides a relaxed, informal meeting environment free from any traditional constraints or limitations of photographic style. The club's primary objective is to foster and encourage the development of photographic style and appreciation.
Advisor: Joanne Williams, ext. 6630, e-mail: jwilliams@olivetcollege.edu
Olivet College Gaming Club
Advisor: Jake Schuler, ext. 7694, e-mail: jschuler@olivetcollege.edu
Olivet College Gospel Choir is a student organization that provides a diverse opportunity to give praises through song to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The choir also has additional ministries that includes Prayz N' Motion (Praise Dance, Mime and Sign Ministry), Prayz (Praise Team), poetry, rapping, stepping, greeters and ushers.
Advisor: Charlie Wilson, ext. 6649, e-mail: chwilson@olivetcollege.edu
Olivet Fencers and Swashbucklers Club
Advisor: Art Williams, ext. 7246, e-mail: awilliams@olivetcollege.edu
The Residence Hall Association is the representative voice for students in the campus residence halls. As a governing body, RHA seeks to provide programs and activities for the campus community, develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to the residence hall environment, provide opportunities for discussion on college-related matters, including food-service, facilities and administrative policy. Furthermore, RHA seeks to establish relationship with commuters, Greeks and the Olivet College community. While establishing strong community development and traditions, RHA provides an excellent opportunity for leadership and lasting friendships.
Science Club was established to enlighten students about science, including modern concepts, research and career opportunities as well as to educate, encourage and assist members to explore and expand their own scientific interests.
Advisor: Susanne Lewis, ext. 7629, e-mail: slewis@olivetcollege.edu
Society of Hosford Scholars was established to encourage its members in academic matters and the rallying of the student body to focused endeavor with the goal of personal fulfillment and excellence in the classroom, studio, laboratory and library.
Advisor: Jane Reiter, ext. 7387, e-mail: jreiter@olivetcollege.edu
The Star Wars Miniatures Club was established to promote safe and enjoyable opportunities to play Star Wars Miniatures and enjoy the Star Wars Universe in general.
Advisor: Jake Schuler, ext. 7694, e-mail: jschuler@olivetcollege.edu
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee was established to follow the guidelines set forth by the NCAA, which is the college's governing body for athletics. This committee allows the college's student-athletes to have a voice in matters that pertain to them.
Advisor: Heather Bateman, ext. 7189, e-mail: hbateman@olivetcollege.edu
Student Government Association is the representative voice for the student body. It promotes the welfare, protects the rights and represents the opinions of Olivet College students, when possible. Furthermore, SGA seeks to establish relationships between students, staff, faculty and administrators.
Advisor: Laura Barlond-Maas, ext. 7678, e-mail: lbarlond-maas@olivetcollege.edu
Tri-pi was established so its members could educate children about science in an exciting and entertaining way.
Advisor: Maria Davis, ext. 7643, e-mail: mdavis@olivetcollege.edu
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