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MISSION

The Office for Student Organizations creates and fosters leadership and involvement

opportunities that enhance personal, interpersonal, and organizational development for Murray

State University students.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

In 2018 – 2019, there were 173 student organizations recognized by the Office of Registered

Student Organizations. These organizations are representatives of twelve (12) selective

categories: Open (open to all students), Greek, Residential, Sports/Recreation, Political,

Religious, Service, Departmental, Professional, Honor Society, Environmental and International.

2018 -2019 Student Organization Registry.

A

Active Minds

Ads Club

Advocating for Respect Culture

Agribusiness Club

Agriculture Ambassadors

Agriculture Engineering Technology Club

Agriculture Leadership Council

Agronomy Club

Alpha Delta Pi Epsilon Omicron chapter

Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Zeta

Zeta Chapter

Alpha Kappa Psi

Alpha Mu Gamma

Alpha Omicron Pi

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Alpha Sigma Phi

Alpha Tau Omega

Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honor Society

(Eta Chapter)

Alpha Zeta

American Industrial Hygiene Association

(Student Chapter)

American Institute of Professional Geologists

Student Chapter

American Medical Women's Association

American Society of Safety Professionals

Amnesty International

Animal Technology and Health Club

Archery Club

Aspiring Authors

Association for Computing Machinery

Association of Information Technology

Professionals

Association of Postsecondary Education

Administrative Leaders

Association of Telecommunications Systems

Management

B

Baptist Campus Ministry

Bass Anglers

Belize Student Organization

Best Buddies

Beta Beta Beta

Black Student Council

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Block and Bridle

C

Campus Activities Board

Campus Lights

Clay Target Club

College Democrats

College Republicans

College of Education & Human Services

Student Ambassadors

Collegiate FFA

Collegiate 4H

Criminal Justice Society

D

Dance Company

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Delta Zeta

Design Ideas for Humanity

Duck's Unlimited

E

Elizabeth College Honor Society

Elizabeth College Residential College Council

Eloquent Commitment to Helping Our Sisters

Incorporated

English Student Organization

Environmental Engineering Technology Society

Environmental Student Society

Episcopal College Fellowship

Epsilon Nu Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi

Euclidean Math Club

Exercise Science Club

F

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fencing

Fulbright Club

G

G.A.M.E (Game, Anime, Magna, Enthusiasts)

Game Lab

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

Gentlemen's Service Club

GeoClub

H

Hart Residential College Council

Health & Wellness Education Association

Her Campus Murray State

Hester Residential College Council

Horticulture Club

Honors Student Council

Horseman's Association

I

Indian Students Association

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Inter-Fraternity Council

International Cultures and Languages

Association

International Student Organization

J

Japanese Club

Journey Student Organization

Judicial Board

K

Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity

Kappa Delta

Kappa Delta Pi

Kentucky Association of Nursing Students

Kentucky Education Association

Korean Students Association

L

Lambda Chi Alpha

Lambda Zeta Omicron

League of Legends Club

Lee Clark Residential College Council

Lions Club

LoveMKY Campus Ministry

M

Men's Club Soccer

Middle Level Association

Ministry Open to All

Mock Trial Club

Model United Nations Club

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M-Track Records

Murray Christian Fellowship

N

National Art Education Association Student

Chapter

National Council of Teachers of English

National Panhellenic Council

National Residence Hall Honorary

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

National Society of Leadership and Success

National Student Speech Language Hearing

Association

New Life Campus Ministry

Newman House Catholic Campus Ministry for

Murray State University

O

Occupational Therapy Association

Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership

honor society

Omicron Sigma Kappa

Order of Omega

Organization of Murray Art Students

P

Panhellenic Council

Phi Kappa Tau

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Pi Kappa Alpha

Pre Health Professionals

Pre-Law Student Association

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

Psychology Club

Public Relations Student Society of America

Q

R

Racer Band

Racer Girls

Racer Veteran Students of America

Racers for Christ

Radical Athlete and Student Oasis Ministry

Regents Residential College

Residential College Association

Rho Sigma Kappa

Richmond College Residential College Council

Rodeo Club

Rotaract Club

Rowing Team

Running Club

S

Saudi Student Organization

SciFi Club

Secular Student Alliance

Sigma Alpha

Sigma Alpha Iota

Sigma Alpha Lambda

Sigma Chi

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Sigma Pi

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Society for Human Resource Management

Sock N Buskin

Speech and Debate Union

Springer-Franklin Residential College Council

St. Jude Up 'til Dawn

Student Ambassadors (Office of Recruitment)

Student Association of Social Workers

Student Chapter of American Society for

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Student Council for Exceptional Children

Student Government Association

Student Members of The American Chemical

Society Murray State Chapter

Student Nutrition Association

Student TESOL (Teaching English of Other

Languages) Organization

Super Smash Bros. Club

T

TV Club

U

V

Voices of Praise Ministries

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W

Wesley Foundation

White Residential College Council

Wildlife & Fisheries Society

Women in Mathematics

Women in STEM

X

Y

Z

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION

RSO Registration Information

Initial Student Organization Registration 158 (September 10, 2018)

New RSOs 18

Re-Recognized RSOs 155

RSOs increased from initial registration 15

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CAMPUS CONNECTIONS – STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR

Each year, during Great Beginnings, the Center for Student Involvement hosts an annual student

organization fair called “Campus Connections!” This year, the event was held on Wednesday,

September 12, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Curris Center Small Ballroom. One table and

two chairs are provided for each student organization that registers. This year, we had 30 student

organizations register and participate.

Fair Survey (7 participants)

Range Bad Fine Good Very Good

Questions

Event Marketing & Advertising 14.3% (1) 71.4% (5) 14.3% (1) 0%

Resources Offered 0% 28.6% (2) 71.4% (5) 0%

Venue Space 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 28.6% (2) 0%

Event Time/Date 0% 14.3% (1) 71.4% (5) 14.3% (1)

Range 1 2 3 4 5

Questions

Usefulness of Resources Offered 0% 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 28.6% (2) 0%

Overall Communication 0% 28.6% (2) 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 0%

Overall Satisfaction 14.3% (1) 42.9 % (3) 28.6% (2) 14.3% (1) 0%

Comments:

I think these fairs are great, however, I do think they need to be marketed/advertised

better. Also I think it needs to be held in a more accessible, more widely seen space. We

have been a part of a few of these and we saw the least amount of foot traffic and

students at this one in comparison to other fairs in the past. Most students didn't know it

was even going on and some didn't know where it was. But as a word of encouragement,

we love these fairs and they are a great way to be seen by students, especially freshman,

and get students plugged in.

The location was inconvenient for those setting up as it was laid out in long rows in

narrow space, making it difficult to get in and out. It was also in one of the least traveled

spaces on campus, making it unhelpful for attracting individuals that didn't make a

special effort to seek it out.

I think that it could have been in a better space it wasn’t very approachable

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RSO ORIENTATION

The Center for Student Involvement believes that through proper training and the providing of

accurate and appropriate information, all registered student organizations will become better

equipped with the tools necessary to succeed and will be able to provide enriching activities that

will only enhance student life at Murray State University.

During the 2018 – 2019 academic year, all registered student organizations were asked to attend

an orientation training program that provided updated an accurate information on office policies

& procedures, upcoming events and deadlines, and the introduction of new resources available to

organizations.

Orientation Survey (23 recipients)

Range Bad Fine Good Very Good

Questions

Event Marketing & Advertising 0% 21.7% (5) 52.2% (12) 26.1% (6)

Information Presented 0% 8.7% (2) 39.1% (9) 52.2% (12)

Resources Offered 0% 4.3% (1) 39.1% (9) 56.5% (13)

Range 1 2 3 4 5

Questions

Usefulness of Information Presented 0% 0% 13% (3) 26.1% (6) 60.9% (14)

Usefulness of Resources Offered 0% 0% 8.7% (2) 39.1% (9) 52.2% (12)

Overall Communication 0% 0% 8.7% (2) 47.8% (11) 43.5% (10)

Overall Satisfaction 0% 0% 4.3% (1) 43.5% (10) 52.2% (12)

Comments:

It was GREAT!!

Great job

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LEADERSHIP

The Center for Student Involvement believes in the pursuit of enhancing student life through

enriching student leadership opportunities offered through the involvement of various student

organizations recognized by the University. Each April, the Center for Student Involvement

likes to recognize outstanding student leaders by celebrating their accomplishments at the annual

Student Government Association Student Leadership Awards & Recognition Banquet.

There are eight awards, five individual and three organizational, that students & advisors can

nominate various student leaders for. These awards are:

Individual

o Vice President of Student Affairs Top 10 Student Leaders

o A Rising Racer

o Graduate Student Leadership & Service

o Student Organization President of the Year

o Racer Hero

Organizational

o Outstanding Community Service Project

o New Student Organization of the Year

o Student Organization of the Year

Six of these awards were given to various student leaders on the night of Monday, April 22nd at 6

p.m. in the Curris Center Small Ballroom. The awards and number of nominations are listed

below:

Individual Nominations

Vice President of Student Affairs Top 10

Student Leaders

24

A Rising Racer 14

Graduate Student Leadership & Service 2

Student Organization President of the Year 13

Organizational

Outstanding Community Service Project 4

Student Organization of the Year 5

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The 2018 – 2019 SGA Student Leadership Awards & Recognition Recipients are:

Individual Recipients

Vice President of Student Affairs Top 10

Student Leaders Barrett Blackburn

Emma Cook

Lindsay Crafton

Hannah Huckeby

Steffon Jones

James T. Payne

Jonathan Reynolds

Ashley Traylor

Rebecca Weyerbacher

Austin Zinobile

A Rising Racer Cristen Shaw

Graduate Student Leadership & Service Caleb Brannon

Student Organization President of the Year Emily Cook

Racer Hero Angela Richerson

Organizational

Outstanding Community Service Project Collegiate FFA

Student Organization of the Year Alpha Gamma Delta

SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY

The Center for Student Involvement deeply encourages the act of service through various

opportunities provided for students while also enhancing the lives of those that service affects.

The registered student organizations below are primarily specified as “Service Student

Organizations” and provided many service opportunities during the 2018 – 2019 academic year.

Service Student Organizations

Best Buddies

Campus Activities Board

Campus Lights

Gentleman’s Service Club

Racer Veterans Students of America

Rotaract Club

St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn

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RESOURCE CENTER

Number of evaluations submitted: 43

Comments:

Get your name out! RSO’s desperately

need this information which only the

student involvement center can provide!

The best!

Great!

I really liked having the orientation

training because it allowed me to see

what assistance we get from SGA.

N/A (x4)

I did not know we have to have a hand

copy to print. Otherwise, thank you!!

Very good service!

Great staff! Super helpful and kind!

Great, speedy service!

Great staff, thanks!

Great resource! Really appreciate

everything they do!

The worker who helped me was very

nice!

RSO Printing & Poster Usage:

Printing

Black/White 1,444 pages

Color 6,437 pages

Total 7,881 pages

Poster Usage

6ft. 13

8ft. 10

Total 23

RSOs utilizing Resource Center 72

1

Strongly

disagree

2

Disagree

3

Undecided

4

Agree

5

Strongly Agree

Staff Helpfulness 0% 0% 0% 5% (2/43) 95% (41/43)

Hours of Operation 0% 0% 5% (2/43) 19% (8/43) 76% (33/43)

Supplies Available 0% 0% 0% 9% (4/43) 91% (39/43)

Training/Orientation

3 abstained (7%)

0% 0% 5% (2/43) 12% (5/43) 76% (33/43)