Student Handbook
Activities
CLUB SPORTS
The following guidelines have been developed for Club Sports at York College because of their unique placement under the Department of Athletics & Recreation, and interaction with Student Senate and Student Activities and Orientation.
A club sport is a student organization that competes against outside organizations and/or other college club teams.
- All club sports need to complete an application and submit it to the Athletics & Recreation Office each academic year for approval. Including:
- Proof of interest and confirmed 15 person (minimum) roster
- Comprehensive plan for practices and games (facility usage on and off campus)
- Emergency plan for all games and practices on and off campus (CPR/First Aid)
- Upon approval from Athletics & Recreation, club sports may appear before Student Senate to request funding and Student Activities and Orientation for official club status.
- All club sports should identify themselves as Clubs (not teams) in all forms of communication including: newspaper articles, posters, banners, uniforms, etc. This is intended to avoid any confusion or misrepresentation between Club and Varsity sports.
- All facilities must be reserved through the proper personnel and offices. Fields & Gym-Facilities Coordinator in the Athletic Department (Ext. 1770) before committing to any dates with opponents or other clubs. A Special Events Reservation Form must be completed before contracts will be considered. Rooms - contact Student Activities and Orientation (Ext. 1239) for William Walker Room, Commonwealth Room, Buechel Lounge, MacDougal Lounge, Conference Room 139, Chapel Rooms. All other rooms on campus - contact Special Events (Ext. 1257).
- All dates and times of all practices and games must be approved in advance by Athletics & Recreation, based on field and gym availability.
- A complete schedule of practice times, games, and contests must be turned into the Facilities Coordinator within the Athletics & Recreation office.
As a recognized student organization, all club sports must also:
- Must keep an updated and active roster on file with the Athletics & Recreation Department and Student Activities and Orientation each semester.
- Have an active College advisor from administration, faculty, or staff. This individual is in consistent contact with the club to ensure supervision and assist with any procedural issue or concern.
- Should the organization utilize any additional volunteers, it is understood that these individuals are not authorized to represent the institution or club in any way. Club Sports and Club Organizations are not permitted to hire or compensate any individuals for advising or coaching services.
- Adhere to Student Code of Conduct and College Policies as stated in the Student Handbook as it relates to individual and club activities.
- All participants in student organizations and athletic teams to maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0. If member falls below this G.P.A. they are rendered inactive.
- All members must be York College students. Part time students are required to pay the Student Activity Fee to the Business Office on a semester basis.
If any of the above mentioned policies or other College policies regarding student organization is violated, the overall organization will come under review by the Department of Athletics & Recreation and perhaps Student Activities and Orientation and Student Senate. Penalties vary from warnings to loss of funding or organizational status.
Men's Lacrosse Club
The objective of this organization shall be to promote the large interest in the sport of lacrosse to women at York College, to develop a close friendship among the students interested in this sport, and to improve the skills of both old and new players.
Men's Rugby Club
This athletic organization is open to all males, freshmen through seniors. The club began in 1986 and has since grown into a highly respected organization on campus with over thirty members. York College Rugby is affiliated with the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union and fully insures all its players. Matches are played against both college and men's sides. The club is proud to say that they are the 1990 Associate Division Champions and winners of the first annual Juniata Tournament. To become one of the "Mean and Green" stop by practice Monday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., at the intramural field. The club is always looking for a few good men.
Men's Volleyball Club
The Men's Volleyball Club's purpose is to satisfy the growing interest in competitive volleyball by promoting intercollegiate competition. The goal is to improve the skills of each member of the club by emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and a close relationship amongst club members.
Women's Lacrosse Club
The objective of this organization shall be to promote the large interest in the sport of lacrosse to women at York College, to develop a close friendship among the students interested in this sport, and to improve the skills of both old and new players.
Women's Rugby Club
The Women's Rugby Club is designed to create an equal opportunity for all eligible students to actively participate in the game of rugby.
The College Chorale
The Chorale is YCP's premiere chorale ensemble. This group of dedicated singers maintains a rigorous weekly rehearsal schedule. Members represent many different student groups on campus, including music majors. The repertoire is versatile, including pieces ranging from the great classics to contemporary folk song settings. The Chorale performs on and off campus and is open to all students with a serious interest in choral music.
Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony offers an exciting musical experience for brass, woodwind, and percussion players. These dedicated musicians rehearse weekly and include students from all academic disciplines on campus, including music majors. The repertoire includes compositions and arrangements for the concert band from the traditional to the contemporary. The Wind Symphony performs every semester and is open to all students who want to play their horn where it counts.
The Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra is always popular with audiences and has established a reputation for presenting exciting and highly entertaining concerts every semester. The annual "Pops" Concert is heavily attended with standing room only. The Orchestra is open to all students with string, brass, woodwind, or percussion experience.
The College Singers
Established in 1990, the York College Singers is a unique organization that performs fully staged and choreographed excerpts from selected Broadway musicals and operettas. This organization is dedicated to the development of music theater techniques for the singer. The Singers present a major program every semester. The organization is open to all students with experience in singing, acting, and dancing.
Music Theater & Co.
Founded in 1990, Music Theater & Co. is dedicated to the production of full scale Broadway musicals. This organization is responsible for the annual Summer Dinner Theater production, drawing large crowds from the College and surrounding community. Any student with singing/acting experience is invited to join this dynamic group of performers. Auditions are held prior to each production.
The Jazz Ensemble
One of the oldest music groups on campus, the Jazz Ensemble, studies improvisation and performs in all jazz styles, including big band, be-bop, cool, blues, fusion, and rock. Our group is open to all students with concert or state band experience and maintains an active performing schedule.
Small Ensembles
Musical ensembles of varying combinations of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments perform appropriate repertoire, both on and off campus.
Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi is a coeducational society whose purpose is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those achieving such distinction. A general honor society as contrasted with a specialized one, it admits to membership all academic disciplines rather than a single area of study. Annually the Pennsylvania Delta Chapter at York College admits to active membership those juniors and seniors of good character who rank respectively in the upper five percent and ten percent of their classes.
Alpha Phi Sigma
A criminal justice Honor Society dedicated to professionalism in the field of the Administration of Justice and to the recognition and promotion of high scholarship among students in that field. Membership is limited to Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Security majors who have completed three semesters of coursework, including at least ten hours in Police Science and Corrections; who have a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A., with a 3.0 G.P.A. in Police Science; and who are in the upper 35 percent of their class.
Eta Eta
Eta Eta is a local chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International, the international nursing honor society. York College chartered this chapter in 1984 and continues to actively sponsor it. The chapter works to promote scholarship, leadership and excellence in the nursing profession.
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society in History, was founded in 1921. Now it comprises more then 700 chapters in 50 states and has inducted more the 240,000 members since its inception. History majors with 75 credits, 3.1 G.P.A. in history courses, and a 3.0 G.P.A. overall are eligible for membership.
Phi Sigma Pi
A national, coed, non-Greek Honor Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi dedicates itself to service. Founded on a tripod belief of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship, the brothers seek to accomplish these endeavors by maintaining a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, participating in campus leadership positions, and socializing among the College community. Look for rushes each semester, and find out more about the brothers of Phi Sigma Pi!
Pi Kappa Delta
Membership in the National Forensic Honor Society is open to all students who participate in intercollegiate competition or give public speeches to the community. There are five degrees of membership culminating in Highest Distinction for three years of participation in forensics and outstanding grades. The charter at YCP was installed on May 12, 1977. Talk to anyone who has participated in forensics to discover the benefits of participation.
Sigma Iota Epsilon
The York College of Pennsylvania Epsilon Omega Chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon is established to promote and stimulate interest and achievement in the field of management through scholastics, community involvement, and business experiences.
Senior Honor Society
Senior Honor Society was formed in the Fall of 1971 and is sanctioned by both the Student Senate and the Academic Senate. Membership is limited to no more than five percent of the senior class. Recipients of the honor must have at least a 2.8 cumulative average and have demonstrated continuing leadership and involvement in extracurricular and community activities.
Tri-Beta
Tri-Beta is a national society for undergraduate biology majors. Tri-Beta is dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biology and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 175,000 members have been accepted and more than 430 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Tri-Beta membership is open to all biology and biology/ secondary education majors who have completed three or more biology courses and have at least a 3.0 GPA in those courses.
Athletic Board
The Intercollegiate Athletic Board serves as an advisory body to the administration and also as a liaison body for various campus groups concerned with athletics. The Board is comprised of ten members representing the students, faculty, trustees, alumni, and athletic department and meets each semester to discuss issues and concerns related to York College's athletic program.
Campus Accessibility Committee
The Campus Accessibility Committee of York College of Pennsylvania serves as the liaison and communication avenue to the administration on issues, services, and concerns relating to accessibility on campus and in the College facilities. The Committee meets two times per semester during the academic year, and membership is comprised of representatives from the following: students, faculty, administration, and staff. The Committee also serves as a support group for the physically challenged.
Council on Religious Activities
This council has been established to provide support and input to the campus chaplains ministering to the YCP community and serves as a means of communication among the different religious groups on campus. It plans and coordinates programs for interfaith activities on campus and provides informational materials on religious resources. The council is composed of the campus chaplains and representatives of the YCP administration, faculty, staff, and student body.
LEAD (Life Enhancement and Development)
The LEAD Coalition is a group of students, faculty, administrators, and community members dedicated to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs by creating a campus environment supportive of safe, healthy, and legal behavior. The Coalition attempts to accomplish this goal through a variety of informational and educational programs tapping the resources available in the greater York College community. Members of LEAD Coalition attend training sessions facilitated by the Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Prevention.
Multicultural Affairs Council
The Multicultural Affairs Council of YCP serves as a sounding board and communication avenue on issues, programs, and concerns relating to minority students and other special populations. The Council seeks to bring unification amongst the multicultural clubs and organizations as well as knowledge of diversity to the campus. MAC also provides assistance to the office of Multicultural Affairs in strategic planning and program development in an effort to create a multiculturally-compentant college campus community. The Council will meet two times each semester and membership is comprised of representatives from the following: students, faculty, administration, and staff.
Student-Neighbor Task Force
The SNTF has been established to generate awareness and implement programs for the College community on student safety and security. The Task Force meets monthly during the academic year and membership is comprised of representatives from the following: faculty, students, neighborhood, and local police department.
York College Forum
The Forum functions as a sounding board for general concerns and issues relating to the College community. Membership includes five representatives from each of the following constituencies: faculty, administration, Board of Trustees, and students. Representatives are appointed by the presidents of the various groups involved. Meetings are held once each semester.