Organizations
Outside of class, you can be involved in a wide range of social and recreational activities and organizations.
The following organizations are currently active on campus:
- Ashford-Clinton Unity (ACU)
- This is a dance mentor program that is open to Ashford Students and Clinton Community Students. Click here to learn more.
- Ashford Junior-Senior Honor Society
- Recognizes and encourages scholarship among juniors and seniors at the University. Click here to learn more.
- Ashford Student Iowa State Education Association (ASISEA)
- Future teachers join this organization and are offered support by the state and national Student Educators Association. They can access lesson plans, receive a monthly magazine and receive insurance and legal support for when they are in the classroom. Click here to learn more
- Campus Pals
- Mentors for at-risk middle school students who help with homework and spend time with the kids. Click here to learn more
- Cheerocracy
- Cheerocracy helps to cheer on Ashford University's Saints athletic teams and to promote school spirit during other events. Click here to learn more
- Concert Choir
- An auditioned vocal ensemble open to students from all majors. The group performs a wide variety of works and its performing schedule has included concerts, both on and off campus. Click here to learn more
- Environmental Club Association
- Ashford University's Environmental Club Association is a group of students dedicated to conservation of the environment. Its members work with other organizations in the Clinton community to provide people with opportunities to improve environmental quality. Click here to learn more
- Fine Arts Club
- A group dedicated to promoting all aspects of fine arts, including graphic design, visual art, dance, music and theater. Click here to learn more
- Hall Council
- The governing body of the University's resident students. This organization exists to improve the sense of community among the students living in the Durham and Regis residence halls. Hall Council officers are elected in the spring semester and representatives from each floor are appointed early in the fall. Click here to learn more
- Improv
- This group is all about learning, teaching, and acting out improv. Click here to learn more
- Inspirational Choir
- Performance choir that focuses on gospel music, open to all majors. Click here to learn more
- Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O.)
- A group that promotes activism and advocacy, raises awareness about Latin American issues and organizes events that provide information about the cultural richness of Latin America. Click here to learn more.
- Mu Omega Sigma Fraternity
- A group of young men who work with other Ashford students and at-risk students in the community to see them succeed and get an education. Click here to learn more
- Mu Sigma Eta
- A society composed of honor students from the fields of biology, chemistry and mathematics. This organization promotes the scientific development of the members. Admission is by faculty invitation. Click here to learn more
- Phi Beta Lambda
- A national organization for students interested in a business career. Members tour businesses, invite business people to chapter meetings, compete in state, regional and national business contests, and become involved in other business-related activities. Click here to learn more
- Ping Pong Association (P.P.A.)
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Group of students who want to advance ping-pong playing at Ashford University and to compete with other organizations, colleges and universities. Click here to learn more.
- Scholars Institute
- The Scholars Institute is Ashford University's honors program, in which members have the opportunity to participate in seminar-style, interdisciplinary courses. Click here to learn more.
- Student Ambassadors
- Integral part of the Admissions staff and the vital link between the prospective student and the University. Members promote the University by conducting tours, hosting overnight visitors and helping Admissions staff with special on-campus events. Click here to learn more
- Student Government Association
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The representative body of the students which directs student elections, social and cultural
activities and special events.
Click here for the 2009-2010 Activity schedule
Click here to learn more - The Clarion
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Click here to read the latest issue.
The University's student newspaper. Students participate in all aspects of newspaper production including reporting, writing, editing, layout, photography and management. Any student can apply for a position on the newspaper staff. Click here to learn more - Theta Psi Gamma
- Theta Psi Gamma is a service sorority that is the premier organization for young women at Ashford University. Click here to learn more
- Wind Ensemble
- A select instrumental ensemble which is open to students from all majors Click here to learn more.
- Zeta Phi Psi
- Zeta Phi Psi is a "ferority," an organization that both men and women can join together. Click here to learn more.