SU STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ALLIES: Gay/Straight Alliance
Description: Allies is composed of Shepherd's gay, bi, lesbian, transgender, and straight communities who are devoted to increasing rights awareness, answering questions from those interested in diverse sexuality, promoting campus/ community diversity, and building community with the Allies of neighboring colleges and Universities providing a safe and confidential avenue for individuals to seek support.
Advisor: Betsy Sheets: 304 876-5116 or Katie Dyke: 304 876-5453
ALLIES Website
Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)
Description: AKD is an honor society for sociology majors. Members must have at least a B average in all sociology classes, be in the upper 35 percent of their class scholastically, and have completed at least 10 hours of sociology course work.
Advisor: Tom Patterson: 304 876-5249
Alpha Kappa Delta Website
Alpha Phi Omega
Description: Alpha Phi Omega is a national, co-ed service fraternity setting the standard for campus-based volunteerism since 1925. Now in its early development at Shepherd, APO offers opportunities for students to develop life long friendships while providing service to others.
Advisor: Holly Frye: 304 876-5402
Alpha Phi Omega Website
Alpha Sigma Tau
Description: Alpha Sigma Tau is a national sorority which was founded on November 4, 1899 in Ypsilanti , Michigan . Chi chapter was founded at Shepherd University in 1943. Our symbol is the anchor which reflects our firm belief and commitment to Alpha Sigma Tau throughout our lifetime. Our colors are emerald green and gold, our jewel is the pearl, and our flower is the yellow rose. Alpha Sigma Tau supports the Ruby Memorial Cancer Fund and the Pine Mountain Settlement School as well as many local community needs. Alpha Sigma Tau is known for its strong sense of sisterhood and for its diversity among sisters. Our goals are to encourage sisterhood, dedicate ourselves to philanthropic ideals, and initiate student leadership and responsibilities.
Advisor: Barbara Maxwell: 304 876-5424
Amnesty International Upper Potomac Chapter
Description: Amnesty International is a grassroots activist organization dedicated to freeing prisoners of conscience; gaining fair trials for political prisoners; ending torture, political killings, and “disappearances”; and abolishing the death penalty throughout the world. This club meets monthly and is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Advisor: Betty Ellzey: 304 876-5208
Amnesty International Website
Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honors Society)
Description: The purpose of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society shall be to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences.
Advisor: Dr. David Wing: 304 876-5032
Campus Catholic Ministry
Description: Catholic Campus Ministry provides support and fellowship for students, staff, faculty, friends, and the Shepherd community at large from a Catholic perspective. Programs and events are also held in cooperation with the Good Shepherd Catholic Campus Ministry Center adjacent to Stutzman-Slonaker Hall on High Street.
Advisor: Gwen Skrabak: 304 433-2526
Catholic Campus Ministry Email
Common Ground
Description: Common Ground is a Biblically based Christian group whose mission is to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere that allows spiritually interested students to join together and examine, develop, or deepen a relationship with God Jesus Christ. Common Ground also features a live praise band.
Advisor: Scott Anderson: 304 876-5158
Dance Team
Description: A group of experienced dancers and/or cheerleaders that perform hip hop routines at sporting events, University events, and competitions.
Advisor: Andro Barnett: 304 876-5388
Debate and Forensic
Description: Sponsored by the Department of Communications, the Debate Team participates in intercollegiate debate throughout the academic year. All majors are welcome to participate. Valuable experiences gained include critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and extra confidence needed to assume a position in the professional world.
Advisor: Dr. Joyce Webb: 304 876-5385
Delta Sigma Pi
Description: Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed international professional business fraternity with three main focuses: professionalism, community service, and social activity. Our unique mix of these three areas provides an unmatched experience for future business leaders.
Advisor: Dr. Gordon DeMeritt: 304 876-5350
Delta Zeta
Description: An international sorority founded at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, on October 24, 1902 . The Kappa Mu chapter was installed at Shepherd on February 3, 1974 . Delta Zeta strives to promote high self-esteem, high scholarship, cultural interests, campus activities, provide service to others, and to cultivate friendships. Membership is by invitation with recruitment events held throughout the semester.
Advisor: Irene Malfregeot: 304 876-5172
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Description: the purpose of FCA is to present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
Advisor: Ernie McCook: 304 671-7715
Habitat For Humanity
Description: The mission for Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing from the face of the Earth. At shepherd University, students work in partnership with the community to help those in need by not only building and renovating houses, but also through education, advocacy, and fundraising. This effort will continue until everyone in the community has a simple, decent place to live.
Advisor: Jonathan Calabretta: 304 876-5402
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Description: The IFC is composed if representatives from each recognized social fraternity. It is the governing body for all fraternities, and membership is required for a fraternity to be recognized by Shepherd University . All chapters must maintain minimum standards as adopted by the Franklin Square Group.
Advisor: Elizabeth Shanton: 304 876-5105
International Student Union
Description: International Student Union is committed to serve the needs of Shepherd University students in general and international students in particular, for academic, social, and cultural support. Our aim is to create a diverse community through developing a bond between different cultures, and to provide a friendly environment for the students.
Advisor: Mary Beth Walling: 304 876-5325
Kappa Delta Pi
Description: Kappa Delta Pi, the international education honor society, recognizes scholarship and excellence in education. Students must demonstrate ideals of scholarship, high personal standards, and demonstrate promise in teaching. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.2 or above and have completed 50 university credit hours in order to apply. Membership exposes students to formative publication, conferences, and other professional activities.
Advisor: Dr. Dot Hively: 304 876-5039
Lambda Chi Alpha
Description: A national fraternity providing a unique experience of combining social activities, service projects, and brotherhood. The chapter was established in 1977 and is one of more than 250 chapters nationwide.
Advisor: Karl Wolf: 304 876-5404
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
Description: MENC was established to acquaint students with the privileges and responsible of the music education profession and to increase their interest and knowledge in all areas of music education.
Advisor: Dr. David Gonzol: 304 876-5225
Panhellenic Council
Description: The Shepherd Panhellenic Association is composed of the women's social sororities on campus. The Panhellenic Council is the local governing body with the goal of improving intersorority relationships, promoting campus and community involvement, and encouraging high scholastic and social standards. The Shepherd Panhellenic Council is composed of one chapter delegate and one alternate from each sorority and is responsible for local Panhellenic operations in accordance with the National Panhallenic Council unanimous agreements, policies and minimum standards as adopted by the Franklin Square Group.
Advisor: Elizabeth Shanton: 304 876-5105
Phi Alpha Theta
Description: This honor society is for the history majors. Members must have a 3.1 GPA in history with at least 12 history credits, B average in their course work, and be in the upper 35 percent of their class.
Advisor: Dr. David Gordon: 304 876-5277
Phi Kappa Tau
Description: A national social fraternity, with more than 86 chapters, founded at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, in 1906. The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is “to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary character.” Academics and service are very important, as is the yearly fund-raising for fellow brother Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall camp, which helps children with cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and other life-threatening conditions.
Advisor: Dr. J.B. Tuttle: 304 876-5278
Phi Kappa Tau Website
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Description: The Object of this Fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.
Advisor: Dr. Scott Beard: 304 876-5370
Philosophy Association
Phi Kappa Phi
Pi Kappa Delta
Pi Sigma Alpha
Psi Chi
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Merz: 304 876-5296
The Picket
Description: The Picket is Shepherd's student newspaper written and run by students under faculty advisement. Printing five to seven issues a semester, The Picket strives to voice issues relevant to the student body. The Picket is an open organization and invites any student to join.
Advisor: Dr. James A. Lewin: 304 876-5269
Program Board (PB)
Description: The Program Board sponsors free, entertaining, eye-opening events that energize and enrich Shepherd's community. This is programming by students for students. The executive board is chosen through an interview process from applicants solicited from the student body. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. To get involved, call 304 876-5326.
Advisor: Rachael Meads: 304 876-5113
Program Board Website
Sans Merci
Description: A Shepherd University journal of literature and the visual arts solicited from students, staff, and faculty. Submitted material is selected for publication by the faculty editors.
Advisor: Dr. Alan Tinkler: 304 876-5063
Shepherd Creative Educators
Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to put forth ways and means future art teachers can promote academic excellence through creativity. As future teachers, our goal is to teach children "how" to think, not what to think, while encouraging them to be productive and contributing individuals in this world via our own examples.
Advisor: Jodi Patterson: 304 876-5265
Shepherd Education Student Association
Description: The purpose of SESA is to provide a student organization to promote a vehicle of education ideas for aspiring teachers on every level of the Shepherd University Teacher program. We will strive to provide a support system that will serve not only the students of the teacher education program, but also the institution of Shepherd University , and the community it represents. Our organization is based on initiative of education students. SESA will guide and facilitate education students to become autonomous leaders and thinkers.
Advisor: Peg Swisher: 304 876-5403
Shepherd Environmental Organization
Description: The SEO's purpose is to foster a better understanding of our place in the environment and how we can better care for the environment. Membership is open to the campus community.
Advisor: Dr. Clarissa Mathews: 304 876-5677
Shepherd Environmental Organization Website
Shepherd Men's Lacrosse Club
Description: The Club's purpose shall be to provide Shepherd University's male students with the opportunity to play the sport of lacrosse at the club level and to sponsor a club team to play other club teams on other college level campuses.
Advisor: Karl Wolf: 304 876-5404
Shepherd Progressive Action Committee
Description: Our purpose is to uphold the Ten Key Values of the Green Party: Grassroots Democracy, Social justice and equal opportunity, ecological wisdom, non-violence, decentralization, community-based economics and economic justice, feminism and gender equity, respect for diversity, personal and global responsibility, future focus and sustainability. Our purpose will also be to promote other progressive values, and to improve the environment and quality life on campus.
Advisor: Dr. Peter Vila: 304 876-5426
Shepherd University Bass Fishing Club
Description: The primary purpose of the club shall be to encourage camaraderie, sportsmanship, integrity, conservation, and mainly the development of the skills and knowledge needed to be successful anglers.
Advisor: Dr. John Adams: 304 876-5478
Shepherd University Gamers and Anime Guild
Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to connect and unite gamers, anime fans, science fiction fanatics, cos-players and fantasy buffs. The organization will be devoted to providing space and time for these groups to unite for the purpose of expanding their interests, hobbies, and past times.
Advisor: Christana Johnson: 304 876-5453
Shepherd University Rugby Club
Description: The purpose of the club is the introduction, teaching, promotion, encouragement, understanding, and extension of the game of Rugby Union Football in all aspects, within the University, and within the community and to ensure that the playing of the game of Rugby Union Football is carried out observing fair play according to the Laws of the Game and a sporting spirit.
Advisor: Robert Warburton: 304 876-5401
Shepherd University Student Nurses' Organization
Description: This organization is meant to help build a bond for all the nursing students at Shepherd University. This is a professional type of organization that is here to provide a stable and cooperative base for the education of students and alumni. The organization is here to act as both a mentor program and to serve as a foundation for the unity that will be needed to provide a positive learning environment for the students. The organization will also help to foster and improve the members’ performances skills, leadership skills, and create a bond of friendship for the members.
Advisor: Dawn Drooger: 304 876-5187
Shepherd University Swing Cats
Sigma Alpha Iota
Description: Sigma Alpha Iota is an international, professional music fraternity for women. It is a service-based organization whose purpose is to benefit the individual, the school, and the community. It is a specialized fraternity and its membership is for persons who have demonstrated a sincere interest in music and in the purpose of SAI or choral students who are enrolled in or have completed one or more music courses. Sigma Alpha Iota organizes its fraternity life specifically to promote competence and achievement within its field.
Advisor: Dr. Scott Beard: 304 876-5370
Sigma Pi Epsilon
Description: Professional fraternity for students with a major or minor in science-related fields. Members must have completed one semester of 200 level or higher in chemistry and have a GPA of 2.0. Sigma Pi Epsilon is the student affiliate of the American Chemical Society and brings chemistry into the community through various community services and activities on campus.
Advisor: Dr. Dan DiLella: 304 876-5430
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Description: The Beta Delta chapter of the national Panhellenic sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma is dedicated to establishing a perpetual bond of friendship, developing strong womanly character, and promoting high moral and academic standards. Sigma's national philanthropy is the Robbie Page Memorial which focuses on play therapy for children. Among other local service projects, the sisters help to lead the University's annual Relay for Life in conjunction with other campus organizations and the American Cancer Society. Sigma's mission is to provide a lifelong sorority experience for women from collegiate to alumnae chapters.
Advisor: Jenn Seeley: 304 876-5471
Sigma Tau Delta
Description: An academic club for students interested in the study of English and literature.
Advisor: Dr. Heidi Hanrahan: 304 876-5250
SISTAZ
Description: An organization dedicated to sisterhood and multicultural understanding, SISTAZ provides women with an alternative to the traditional sorority system. In addition to creating opportunities for cultivating friendships, SISTAZ contributes back to the community through service and often partners with United Brothers on events.
Advisor: Elizabeth Shanton: 304 876-5105
Student Ambassadors Association (SAA)
Description: The purpose of SAA is to accommodate the needs of students who have been deemed to be prospects by Shepherd University 's Office of Admissions. These students serve as tour guides and represent the university at college fairs and other events.
Advisor: Randall Friend: 304 876-5464
SAA Website
Sukyo Mahikaro
Description: To education about universal and spiritual truths, to become harmonious with nature, and to give and receive energy we call “light.”
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Description: Tau Kappa Epsilon seeks to enhance the university experience through scholarship, brotherhood, and community service. As part of the largest social fraternity in the world, TKE brothers make social and professional bonds today that last a lifetime. With more than 270 active undergraduate chapters in the U.S. and Canada , a TKE is never far from home.
Advisor: Thomas Panebianco: 304 876-5220
Theta Xi
Description: Theta Xi is a social Greek fraternity dedicated to brotherhood and philanthropy. Theta Xi was founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy , New York on April 28, 1864 . Nearly 50 chapters of Theta Xi are active at colleges and universities across the country.
Advisor: James Welsh: 304 876-5452
Theta Xi Website
UNICEF
Description: The purpose of the UNICEF of Shepherd University organization shall be to fundraise, advocate, and educate on behalf of the world's children.
Advisor: Dr. Denis Woods: 304 876-5183
United Brothers
Description: A social group of organized men committed to achieving academic excellence, providing community service, strengthening and building character, and giving support and guidance for brotherhood through African-American issues.
Advisor: Joe Jefferson: 304 876-5477
University Democrats
Description: The University Democrats fosters citizenship and public engagement in the democratic process by supporting the work of the Democratic party as well as by raising awareness of key social and political issues.
Advisor: Dr. Sally Brasher: 304 876-5253
University Republicans
Description: The University Republicans organization works to assure wider participation and effective organization in furthering the continuing growth, development, and implementation of the campus, local, county, state, and national programs and policies of the Republican Party.
Advisor: Dr. Nicholas Martin: 304 876-5336
Women's Lacrosse
Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to promote women’s lacrosse on campus and to organize practices so that the women may improve their skills, work together, get to know one another, and work to get a team started at the university.
Advisor: Keith Worrell: 304 876-5076
WSHC Radio Station
Description: WSHC, 89.7, is the official Shepherd University radio station and is licensed by the FCC to broadcast at 950 watts. The station is heard throughout Shepherdstown and in the surrounding citied of Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry , Charles Town, and Hagerstown , Maryland . The station format is based on what the industry classifies as “college music” which is primarily alternative with a variety of specialty shows featuring folk and blue grass to classic rock and heavy metal. WSHC is currently the only full-time alternative station in the DC/Metro area. The station is on air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and staffed by students and resident volunteers.
Advisor: Tom Cotgreave WSHC Email