Student governance
Life outside the classroom and laboratories is an important part of education. Student clubs and organizations provide the opportunity to develop and refine a wide range of professional leadership and fellowship skills.
Requests to form new clubs or organizations must be submitted to the office of student affairs. Such a request should include a statement identifying the purposes and objectives of the proposed organization, constitution, list of officers, and the name of a faculty advisor. Final authorization is granted by the student affairs committee after being approved by the general student senate.
A request to form a local chapter or club of a scientific or professional honor society must have authorization from University administration.
The following paragraphs describe major student government entities, clubs, and organizations on campus. There are additional similar groups within each school. Students should contact their respective dean of student affairs' office for further information.
Loma Linda University student association (LLUSA) and general student senate
The Loma Linda University student association represents the unified efforts of the student body to bring together, in purpose and activities, students from all programs and schools on this campus. The general student senate is recognized by University administration as the official voice of the students. It consists of elected representatives from each of the campus schools. Most senators are members of the various working committees on campus which develop University policies. The LLUSA president represents the student body at the president's committee and the Board of Trustees. The senate provides a forum for students to discuss campus issues that are presented in campus committees. It is also an avenue for action items to be recommended back to these committees and to University administration.
The LLU student association office is located in Drayson Center. For more information call (909) 558-7258 or campus extension 47258.
Elections for the LLUSA offices of president, executive vice president, financial vice president, social vice president, religious vice president, community services vice president, and newspaper editor are held in the latter part of winter quarter each year, and are open to all LLU students who meet the eligibility requirements as stated by the LLUSA constitution and bylaws.
Associated students of nursing (ASN)
The ASN is an active organization for students in the School of Nursing. The objectives of this organization are to serve as a channel for communication between students and faculty and to facilitate personal and professional growth by meaningful participation in all aspects of student life.
Dental students' association (DSA)
The dental students' association is open to all undergraduate dental and dental hygiene students. The objectives of the organization are to create a common bond among students and to provide orientation for underclass students in the dental school. The fostering of missionary activities, stimulation of interest in current scientific development, and planned programs are included.
School of Public Health student association (SPHSA)
The SPHSA has as its purpose the promotion of wholistic development of students at the School of Public Health contributing to their social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs. The SPHSA also fosters and organizes student extra-curricular activities, such as the yearly student/faculty retreat, the annual Christmas banquet, and the end-of-the-year party.
School of Medicine Student Association (SMSA)
The purposes of the SMSA are to encourage high Christian ideals among medical students, involve medical students in developing and furthering their education, enhance involvement in and loyalty to Loma Linda University, unite medical students to seek constructive solutions to problems, and foster leadership among medical students.
Clubs and organizations
The office of student affairs has information for contacting the following clubs and organizations:
Asian Pacific Islanders Students' Association (APSA)
APSA is comprised of students and friends of all the health-oriented curricula of the University. Its purpose is to provide academic, spiritual, social, and ethnocultural support for its members, as well as to engage in community outreach. While the majority of its members are of Asian heritage, any and all students regardless of ethnic heritage are invited to participate in and learn from Asian cultural and social activities. In harmony with the LLU office of diversity standards, APSA welcomes all ethnic groups into its membership.
Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)
ALAS is composed of students and friends of all the health-oriented curricula of the University. Its purpose is to provide academic, spiritual, social, and ethnocultural support for its members, as well as to engage in community outreach. While the majority of its members are of Latino heritage, any and all students regardless of ethnic heritage are invited to participate in and learn from Latino cultural and social activities. In harmony with the LLU office of diversity standards, ALAS welcomes all ethnic groups into its membership.
Black Health Professional Student Association (BHPSA)
BHPSA is comprised of students and friends of all the health-oriented curricula of the University. Its purpose is to provide academic, spiritual, social, and ethnocultural support for its members, as well as to engage in community outreach. While the majority of its members are of African heritage, any and all students regardless of ethnic heritage are invited to participate in and learn from African cultural and social activities. In harmony with the LLU office of diversity standards, BHPSA welcomes all ethnic groups into its membership.
Junior auxiliaries
The junior medical auxiliary and the junior dental auxiliary provide the spouses of students of medicine and dentistry the opportunity to work together in spiritual, social, and cultural activities for their own personal enrichment and for special missionary projects.
Korean Professional Student Association (KPSA)
KPSA is dedicated to the needs of Korean and non-Korean students who are interested in Korean culture, history, language, and people. The emphasis of the association is to provide social and educational events designed to help members keep in touch or become familiar with Korean traditions and current events. It organizes a wide variety of social functions such as banquets, sporting events, and Friday night vespers to bring its members in touch with each other and the development of their Christian ideals.
Logos
Logos is a drama club within the student association that focuses on portraying biblical stories, standards, and values in a contemporary way.
Loma Linda University amateur radio club
The Loma Linda University amateur radio club is a group of students, employees, faculty, and interested community members who share the common interest of amateur radio communication in the San Bernardino valley area. The club's purpose is three-fold: (1) to provide public service communications for LLU, LLUMC, and the community at large; (2) to assist individuals in obtaining an amateur radio license; and (3) to provide for mutual fellowship of amateur radio operators. The club owns and operates three repeaters which are available to all club members (one UHF and two VHF). Radio telephone (autopatch) facilities are available for phone connections through the LLUMC system. A high quality HF station is also owned by the club and can be used by members. The antenna is located on the tallest tower of LLUMC. Regular meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month and are open to all interested individuals. Dues are $15 per year and $7.50 for full-time students. For further information contact the LLU amateur radio club at P.O. Box 4139, Loma Linda, California 92354. If you have a two meter radio, information may be obtained on one of the repeaters (146.240 or 147.735 MHz, PL+118.8) or on weekly nets Tuesday nights on each of these frequencies (7:00 and 9:00 p.m. respectively).
Loma Linda University Club Internationale (LLUCI)
LLUCI is a club for international and American students who have an interest in cross-cultural interactions. The purpose of the club is to assist international students with cultural adjustment, providing social and spiritual opportunities and promoting intercultural understanding between different ethnic groups.
Students for International Mission Service (SIMS)
Students for International Mission Service is a University-wide program that provides service opportunities for all Loma Linda University students. These include weekend clinic trips to Mexico and longer trips for individuals or groups throughout the world. Travel and housing subsidy are provided by SIMS and arrangements have been made for students to work in health care and development in more than 20 different countries. SIMS is a University-wide program that works with each School and can be reached at extension 88047.
Student Campus Fellowship (SCF)
SCF was created to provide an opportunity for students to develop skills in the various aspects of a church-like program and also provide a warm environment for students from various disciplines to worship together in Christian fellowship.
Student computing organization
The purpose of the student computing organization is to foster the use of computing resources for the improvement of student life, both inside and outside the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to the following: participation in committees regarding the use of computers on campus; development and application of computer technologies under the auspices of the student association; maintenance of a web site for announcements of interest to students; development and maintenance of the Potpourri Online.
Special interest groups
Badminton club, cycling club, outing club, table tennis club, photography club, radio club, and soccer club.
Testimony
Testimony is a choir that is organized, led, and directed with student leadership. This choir travels throughout Southern California under the auspices of the dean of student affairs, performing Christian music in a variety of venues.
Honor societies
Alpha Omega Alpha
The Epsilon Chapter of the national medical honor society is open to students in the junior and senior years on the basis of scholarship and professional promise. The basis for selection in addition to scholarship is outlined in the Alpha Omega Alpha constitution as ?strength of character, individuality, originality, unselfishness, respect for oneself and others.?
Delta Omega Society
Up to 10 students from the top 25 percent of their class are nominated to membership in the National Public Health Honor Society. In addition to outstanding scholarships, nominees show promise of significant contribution to the field of public health.
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
The Chi Chi Chapter of the National Dental Honor Fraternity is open to the top 20 percent of the graduating class. Election is based on scholarship, character, and potential for future professional growth and attainment.
Sigma Theta Tau International
The Gamma Alpha Chapter of the international nursing honor society is open to
academically outstanding nursing students. Membership is based on academic
achievement and leadership potential.
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