Campus
Civitans – UNA Campus Civitans is a service
organization offering opportunities for students to enhance
personal development, to broaden career opportunities through
community service, and to make new and lasting friendships.
Circle K – Circle K is a collegiate-level
service organization. Circle K clubs on college and university
campuses provide students the opportunity to participate in
organized volunteer activities, providing needed service to
individuals, families, agencies, and communities. Results
of joining together to perform service in a Circle K club
include fellowship and the opportunity to develop leadership
skills.
Circle K is a sponsored program of Kiwanis International,
a community service organization for professional men and
women. There are Circle K clubs on more than 500 college and
university campuses in the United States, the Caribbean, Panama,
Mexico, and the Philippines, with more than 10,000 student
members.
Globally Green – Globally Green establishes
environmental awareness through creating a sustainable
recycling program at UNA. It also works toward ending
hunger in the community by establishing and maintaining a
local community garden. Globally Green illustrates high
values and morals by working in cooperation with other
individuals, similarly motivated, in the need to create a
better habitat in which to live and work.
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter – The Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter supports and promotes Habitat for Humanity International's goal of eliminating substandard housing in the world. The organization works closely with the local Shoals Habitat for Humanity affiliate on its construction projects in this area. Membership is open to any interested UNA student, and everyone in the UNA community is welcome to participate on projects.
L.E.A.D. Team – Leadership Education And Development Team members develop, promote, and facilitate leadership programs for the campus community. Members assist with the Fall Leadership Retreat, the Emerging Leaders Academy, and other programs. Upon request, L.E.A.D. Team members are available to facilitate specialized programs to student groups. Selection takes place each Spring for the coming year.
Presidential Mentors Academy – The purpose of Presidential Mentors is to further the goal of diversity, the Academy supports opportunities for students whose racial group is unrepresented on the UNA campus. The Presidential Mentors Academy provides living/learning experiences for incoming minority freshmen students while maintaining the admission and academic standards of the University. The program combines academic success with financial assistance. The membership of the Academy shall include all students receiving the Presidential Mentor Academy Scholarship.
Reading Partner Mentors – The purpose of RPM is to promote literacy in local elementary schools by pairing University of North Alabama students with local grade school children in a reading partner mentorship. The organization also promotes leadership and development amongst all active members.
SOAR Counselors - provide peer counseling, academic scheduling and orientation to the university community for incoming students. Students interested in serving as SOAR counselors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and should be of sophomore or junior status. Students must apply for the position in October. All applicants are interviewed by a selection committee and those selected are required to complete ED 295 in the spring semester. For more information, contact Tammy W. Jacques in the Office of Student Life.
The Student Government Association - gives students a chance to represent their fellow students and their university, as it is the students' voice to the administration. SGA promotes cooperation, unity, support, and worthwhile activities of student life, while helping students develop organizational and leadership skills. The SGA is divided into executive, legislative, programming, and judicial branches. The Senate and the Freshman Forum comprise the legislative branch. The University Program Council functions as the programming branch, and the Student Court is the judicial branch. Both officers and senators are elected each Spring, but positions may be filled by appointment throughout the year. Please call the SGA office (765-4323) or Kim Greenway (765-4248) for more information.
The University of North Alabama Band - is a multifaceted organization which includes the “Pride of Dixie” Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, and Pep Band. Scholarships are available, through audition, to all members regardless of academic major. For more information, contact Lloyd Jones at 765-4362.
The UNA Color Guard - provides visual impact for the “Pride of Dixie” Marching Band. Members must be experienced in basic color guard techniques or have an interest in learning. Scholarships are available to all those selected as members. Auditions for the UNA Color Guard are held in the spring semester. For more information, contact Lloyd Jones at 765-4362.
The UNA Lionettes - are the dance line which performs as a part of the “Pride of Dixie” Marching Band. Members must have an interest in dance and performance. Auditions for the Lionette Dance Line are held in the spring semester. For more information, contact Lloyd Jones at 765-4362.
The UNA Majorettes - are an integral part of the “Pride of Dixie” Marching Band. Prior experience as a majorette is required. Scholarships are available to all those selected as members. Auditions for positions on the UNA Majorette Line are held in the spring semester. For more information, contact Lloyd Jones at 765-4362.
The University Program Council - plans, initiates and assists in productions and activities designed to enhance the university’s social, intellectual and recreational calendar. Each student organization selects a representative member and an alternate member to attend meetings and serve on UPC. All interested students are encouraged to attend. Contact Amy Ellis at 765-4248 in the Office of Student Life for further details.


