However, in some cases a group of students may seek to become recognized formally as a Monmouth College Student Organization.

Starting a New Organization:
The College grants recognition only to student groups:

• Whose function meets a clear student need not already met by a student organization,
   
• Whose purpose and associations are consistent with the mission and the heritage of the College, and
   
• Whose existence advances a sense of community throughout the College.

If you are interested in starting a new student organization begin by filling out the application form, developing a constitution, and finding a faculty advisor. Print out Recognition Process Checklist. Call 309-457-2308 to start the process or to find out more about an existing student organization.
 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Academic and Professional Societies

Accounting Society

American Chemical Society (ACS)
The student affiliates of the ACS are organized for the benefit of all chemistry students with a serious interest in the field. The monthly meetings are incorporated into the department's widening seminar program.

Classics Club
The Classics Club is open to all students interested in the ancient classical world. The purposes of the group are to promote an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the languages and cultures of ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

Commerce Association

Samuel Thompson Club
Is a student organization founded by Philosophy and Religious Studies majors dedicated to pursuing the discussion of philosophical and theological topics beyond the classroom. Recently the Club has sponsored discussions of environmental ethics, multiculturalism, feminism, the spiritual life, and business ethics.

Communications & Publications

Coil (Arts Magazine)
Published during the academic year, Coil is a publication of creative work in art and literature by students and faculty. All students and faculty may contribute.

The Courier (Student Newspaper)
The Courier, the student newspaper of Monmouth College, is published weekly except during holidays and vacation periods. Offering a wide variety of experience to interested students, The Courier functions entirely under student direction, thus serving as an independent voice of news and opinion concerning Monmouth College in particular and the world in general.

WMCR (Student Radio Station)
WMCR, "The Radio Voice of the Fighting Scots," is the student-operated radio station and serves the campus with broadcasts of news and weather and music to suit many tastes.

MCTV (Student TV Station)

Fine Arts

Crimson Masque
Crimson Masque is the college drama society. At least four full-length plays and experimental one-act plays are produced under its auspices each year. Membership is open to all interested students, and no previous experience is necessary.

Governing Bodies

The Associated Students of Monmouth College

Panhellenic Association

Interfraternity Council

Residence Hall Councils
(McMichael, Grier, Winbigler, Cleland, Fulton, Bowers, Graham, Liedman, Founders Village, North Hall, Gracie Peterson Hall)

Greek Life

Alpha Tau Omega - Social Fraternity

Sigma Phi Epsilon - Social Fraternity

Zeta Beta Tau - Social Fraternity

Phi Delta Theta - Social Fraternity

Alpha Xi Delta - Social Sorority

Kappa Kappa Gamma - Social Sorority

Pi Beta Phi - Social Sorority

Honoraries

Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshmen Scholarship)

Mortar Board (Senior Honorary)

Order of Omega (Greek Honorary)

Beta Beta Beta (Science)

Kappa Delta Pi (Education)

Blue Key (Leadership)

Sigma Omicron Mu (Upper Class)

Eta Sigma Phi (Classics)

National Society Collegiate Scholars

Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary)

Pi Delta Phi (French Honorary)

Pi Kappa Delta (Forensic Society)

Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)

Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences)

Psi Chi (Psychology)

Sigma Tau Delta (English)

Fine Arts

Crimson Masque
Crimson Masque is the college drama society. At least four full-length plays and experimental one-act plays are produced under its auspices each year. Membership is open to all interested students, and no previous experience is necessary.

Musical Ensembles

Chorale
The Monmouth College Chorale is a highly selective, auditioned, mixed choral ensemble that performs regularly on and off campus. The Monmouth College Chorale serves as the centerpiece for the annual “Christmas at Monmouth” concerts and maintains an active and demanding rehearsal and performance schedule. The Monmouth College Chorale is an ambassador to alumni, prospective students and to the general public.

Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir is a non-auditioned mixed ensemble that rehearses twice a week and performs at campus Chapel services every Wednesday at noon. The Chapel Choir is the only ensemble at Monmouth College that is conducted solely by a student conductor. The audition process for the Chapel Choir conductor is highly selective and requires that students are music majors and have studied conducting. It is intended to give students podium time and an experience that will prepare students to conduct a church choir.

The Sound of 5
The Sound of 5 has a rich history and tradition at Monmouth College. The group originated as a jazz/pop group with instrumentals under the direction of Dr. Richard Griffiths.

After a break of about six years, the group has been revived as an A Cappella style group that specializes in jazz/pop music without any instrumental accompaniment, just voices and vocal percussion. However, the group will occasionally appear with the Monmouth College Jazz Band.

Though there are more than five singers in the ensemble, we have maintained the traditional name for history’s sake. The ensemble is made up of students that sing in the Monmouth College Chorale and they rehearse on their own time, as this ensemble is not a registered course.

Men's Glee Club
The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club is the oldest extant choral ensemble at Monmouth College. The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club was one of the first touring college choirs in the country, having started its touring tradition in the late 1800’s. In the last year the size of this ensemble has tripled, demonstrating its popularity among students and the campus community.

The ensemble is open to any male singers without audition and specializes in music for men’s choir in the “Glee Club” tradition that is popular at so many Eastern and Midwestern colleges and universities. The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club appears regularly with the Monmouth Women’s Glee Club for major concerts on campus.

Women's Glee Club
The Monmouth Women’s Glee Club is a non-auditioned choir that is open to all women who want to sing. It is a new ensemble on campus that is rapidly gaining in popularity among student singers at Monmouth College. The ensemble enjoys performing a variety of music from contemporary pop music to traditional choral music. The Monmouth Women’s Glee Club appears regularly with the Monmouth Men’s Glee Club for major concerts on campus.

Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is a group of approximately forty musicians which plays important concert band repertory. It presents several concerts on campus during the school year. Graduating seniors are often featured as soloists and guest conductors. Membership is open to all students by audition.

Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is an ensemble which performs both traditional big-band literature and small-combo styles, including original compositions by the members. Basic training in improvisational skills is included, and all members get to play solos.

String Ensemble
The string ensemble provides an opportunity for students who play violin, viola, violoncello, or string bass to continue their musical activities at Monmouth College. The group participates in several on-campus concert programs every year.

Percussion Ensemble
The Monmouth College Percussion Ensemble performs a wide-ranging repertoire of percussion music. From ragtime novelties to the most cutting-edge contemporary works, the ensemble explores the diverse tonal world available to the percussion family of instruments. The group performs two major concerts each year and is open to students of all majors.

The Fighting Scots Marching Band
The Fighting Scots Marching Band is open to all students at Monmouth College. The band performs at all home football games and marches in local parades such as the Monmouth College Homecoming Parade and the Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade.

While providing all music for the games, the 65 member band adds energy and enthusiasm under the direction of student Drum Majors. The Fighting Scots Marching Band also performs standard pep band faire along with numerous cheers, chants and surprises during each game.

MC Pipe Band
You may be interested in information about the Monmouth College Pipe Band. Please contact Tim Tibbetts for more information, including scholarships for members of the Pipe Band.

Religious and Spiritual

Monnmouth Christian Fellowship

Newman Club

Student Chaplains

Hillel

Covenant Groups

Service Groups

Circle K
Circle K is an organization of Kiwanis International devoted to involving college and university students in campus and community service while developing quality leaders and citizens. Circle K inspires people to better our world through its international membership of over 11,000 collegians on more than 500 college campuses in nine nations. The Monmouth College chapter was established in 1998.

Students Organized for Service (SOS)
Students Organized for Service is a comprehensive organization under the direction of the college chaplain that was founded in 1995 to connect students with community and service groups that need volunteer help.

Alternative Spring Break

Special Interest Groups and Programs

ASAP (Association for Student Activity Programming)

Anime Club

Bacchus

GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol)

Cheerleading

Chess Club

Coalition For Ethnic Awareness

Coalition for Women's Awareness

College Republicans

College Democrats

French Club

Intramurals/Recreation Sports

Interactive Gaming Club

International Club
Membership is open to all those interested in participating in programs that further the cause of better international relations. Contact dean Masood at 309-457-2113 for more information.

International Politics Club

Listen Up!

PRISM (People Respecting Individual's Sexuality at Monmouth)

M Club Hall of Fame (Intercollegiate Athletics)

ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)

Scotspeak! (Speech and Debate)

SEA (Students for Environmental Awareness)

Thinklab