Student Activities
The Office of Student Activities is located in the Caine Student Center. Involvement in campus organizations, student activities and service opportunities provide balance to the academic experience for students at Adrian College.
Student Organizations and Leadership Programs
The Office of Student Activities is responsible for overseeing and assisting over 75 student organizations at Adrian College. The student organizations recognized by the Office of Student Activities represent cultural, religious, recreational, special interests, performance groups, student government, media activities, and academic honoraries. The Office of Student Activities publishes the “Student Organization and Advisors Guide,” which contains policies, resources and other information for student leaders.
Caine Student Center
The Caine Student Center is the campus center and is open 24 hours a day. It serves as an information, services and activity center for students, staff, alumni and other guests of the College. Campus Safety, Student Business Services, The Bookstore, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Network, Student Activities, and the Writing Center are located in the Student Center. Student Center staff members schedule activities and approve on-campus postings. Campus Safety is the campus “lost and found.”
Within the Student Center, students will find lounge areas, a computer station, meeting rooms, recreational space, coffee, food and a convenience store.
Commuter Information
The center for commuter activity is the Caine Student Center which provides a place to relax between classes. The Office of Student Activities is the source of information about campus events and activities. Commuters are strongly encouraged to join student organizations or participate in other leadership opportunities on campus.
Campus Activities Network (CAN)
The Campus Activities Network (CAN), located in the Caine Student Center, coordinates recreational, educational, cultural and social programs for Adrian College students. Working in cooperation with the Office of Student Activities and other student organizations, CAN sponsors a variety of quality programming for all students to enjoy. CAN hosts coffeehouses, bands, magicians/illusionists, comedians, lectures, BINGO and many more exciting events. CAN members also have the opportunity to attend NACA, a professional student activities conference, where they discuss the latest research on programming, student activities and get the opportunity to view upcoming acts in the college entertainment business. Any Adrian College student can become a member of CAN.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Government Association (SGA), represents the student body and is the elected voice of the students. SGA recognizes the importance of advocating for student concerns in the process of decision making that affects the student population. SGA is a forum for student ideas; SGA representatives serve on campus committees in order to affect policies that concern students.
Student Government projects have included: community involvement, canned food drives, newsletter, increased computer and library hours, leadership days, national conference attendance, voter registration drive, appreciation week, multiple meal plans for students, enhanced student activities and the Student Center.
Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC)
The purpose of the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) is to establish equal representation for graduate students on the Adrian College campus, promote a sense of community between the different academic disciplines at the graduate level, and address important issues of concern that affect graduate students’ well-beings. Membership consists of one graduate student from each of the graduate programs. The council works with the Dean of Graduate Studies to survey students, identify goals to improve graduate student experience, and ensure effective communication across the graduate student population. Please contact gsac@adrian.edu for more information or if you would like to be a part of GSAC.
Greek Life
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. The Greek Life community at Adrian College provides numerous opportunities for students to enhance their college experience. Approximately one in four students who attend Adrian College becomes a part of Greek Life. Adrian’s Greek Life emphasizes values including leadership, scholarship, service, philanthropy, friend- ship, and social responsibility. The nationally affiliated organizations include: Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Omega, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Theta Chi. One local sorority, Delta Nu Kappa, is recognized on campus. The Greek community is housed in college-owned facilities which serve as the respective chapters living quarters and place of various activities. Students who are Greek can opt to live in these facilities as part of their four-year live on requirement instead of living in a Residence Hall. Formal recruitment takes place in the fall semester of each school year.
Adrian College Professional Alliance Network (ACPAN)
ACPAN is a program that matches current graduate students with graduate alumni who have similar professional interests. The purpose of ACPAN is to provide a professional mentoring opportunity for students. If you are interested in being paired with a mentor, please contact graduatestudies@adrian.edu.