General Catalog 2007-2009
A vital aspect of student life involves participation in campus activities, including Student Government, academic, social, and special interest organizations, and the many social, educational and recreational events which take place on campus. A diversified program of events is planned by students on the Campus Activities Board, working with the Office of Student Activities. Each semester features a wide range of activities such as comedians, musical performers, weekend events, game shows, concerts, films, bus trips, lectures, and many other special events. In addition, academic departments frequently schedule special programs of general appeal. Department offerings have ranged from nationally-known poets to state officials and leaders from industry and community life.
The Student Union serves as the “family room” of the campus where, in an informal atmosphere, all the members of the campus community can gather to interact socially and intellectually outside the classroom. Programs offered at the Student Union provide cultural, social, and recreational activities designed to complement academic endeavors. All such programs are intended to encourage self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness.
The Student Union facility includes lounges, study areas, meeting rooms, a snack bar and dining hall, bookstore and mailroom, a recreation room, and offices for Public Safety, Chaplains, the Student Senate, Campus Activities Board, Student Activities, Residence Life, Counseling Services, Career Services, Health Services, Multicultural Affairs, and radio station WVYC. The building is available for use by all members of the College Community, seven days per week, when the College is in session.
Student Activities and Organizations
A well-rounded student is one who gets involved in co-curricular activities, in addition to academics. YCP offers a wide variety of activities to satisfy every taste. Escape and unwind with many of the seventy-plus clubs and organizations at YCP. Among these are sports, musical performing groups, the media and various publications, academic and honorary societies, religious and service organizations. There are several fraternities and sororities for those who would like to be involved in Greek life.
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a standing committee of the Student Senate and is comprised of elected Student Senators and appointed Student Association members. The committee works closely with the Student Activities Office to bring exciting and innovative entertainment to York College students and the community. Campus Activities Board applications are available to any interested students in the CAB Office. They’re interested in hearing suggestions for activities you would like to see on campus.
For a complete list of all of the opportunities available, check the YCP Student Handbook and Activities Calendar.
York College’s sports program is designed to supplement academic experiences by providing opportunities for all students to participate in or witness intercollegiate or intramural competitions. The program is consciously geared to student interests and needs. Care is exercised to avoid detracting from students’ academic pursuits and to enhance overall achievement, by supplying outlets for physical and emotional expression.
Sport and Fitness Center Hours: The pool, gym, field house and fitness center are available at no cost to full time students for free play at specified hours.
A wide variety of intramurals allows every student to engage in some organized sport without the pressure of intercollegiate competition. Men participate in flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer. Women participate in volleyball, basketball, softball, flag football, and soccer. Coed competition is held in a variety of sports. Other activities are added when students express interest.
Programs are provided for students who are physically and psychologically equipped to participate in competitive sports with representatives from other colleges. Intercollegiate sports for men include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, track and field, wrestling, lacrosse, tennis, and cross country. Women’s intercollegiate program includes soccer, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, cross country, volleyball, softball, and swimming.
Cheerleading is a student activity closely related to and supportive of the intercollegiate teams. The squad is comprised of both men and women. Squad vacancies are filled through open competition.
The Student Senate, as a representative body, provides the means for:
1. responsible and effective student participation in the organization and control of student affairs,
2. taking action in the best interest of the student body and college community,
3. providing an official voice through which student opinion may be expressed,
4. fostering awareness of the student’s position in the campus, local, state, national, and international communities.
Officers and student senators are elected by the students. Students are chosen by the Student Senate to participate on Faculty Senate committees. Members of the Student Senate invite interested students to participate in any Senate function. The Senate meets weekly, with three faculty and three administrative advisors. Meetings are open to any member of the student body.
Alpha Chi
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
American Criminal Justice Association
American Marketing Association
Anime Club
Best Buddies Club
Beta Beta Beta
Biology Club
Campus Activities Board
Chemistry Society
College Democrats
College Republican Club
Dance Team
Environmental Conscience Organization (ECO)
Equestrian Club
Gender Studies Group
German Club
Gladfelter Award
Habitat for Humanity
Hillel
Hispanic Cultural Society
History and Political Science Organization
International Students Club
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Lambola
MBA Association
Men’s Rugby Club
Men’s Volleyball Club
Newman Club
Past & Present - English Journal
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)
Pre-Law Society
Pre-Medical Society
Psychological Society
Recreation Society
Rhapsody
Students in Free Enterprises (SIFE)
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Ski and Outdoor Club
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Student Education Association (SEA)
Student Nurses Association of PA (SNAP)
Student Senate
Women’s Lacrosse Club
Women’s Rugby Club
The YCP Players
Unity Club
Vox
Musical Groups
The York College Chorale
The Wind Symphony
YCP Rhapsody (A Capella)
The Players
Music Theater & Co.
The Jazz Ensemble
The Symphony Orchestra
Small Ensembles
Greek Life-Fraternities and Sororities
Alpha Sigma Tau (National Sorority)
Delta Phi Epsilon (International Sorority)
Alpha Chi Rho (National Fraternity)
Kappa Delta Phi, NAS (National Sorority)
Alpha Delta Phi (National Fraternity)
Phi Kappa Psi (National Fraternity)
Phi Mu (National Sorority)
Phi Sigma Sigma (National Sorority)
Phi Sigma Phi (National Fraternity)
Sigma Pi (International Fraternity)
Tau Kappa Epsilon (International Fraternity)
Zeta Beta Tau (International Fraternity)
Kappa Delta Rho (National Fraternity)
Phi Sigma Phi (fraternity)
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