Organizations

Outside of class, you can be involved in a wide range of social and recreational activities and organizations:

Campus Pals

A group of students who meet on Monday afternoon to mentor at-risk middle school students. They help with homework, have a snack and play games.

The Clarion

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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.

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.

Fine Arts Club

A group dedicated to promoting all aspects of fine arts, including graphic design, visual art, dance, music and theater.

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.

Inspirational Choir

Performance choir that focuses on gospel music, open to all majors.

Intellectual Young Men of Ashford (I.Y.M.O.A.)

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.

Iowa Student Educators Association (ISEA)

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.

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.

Ping Pong Association (P.P.A.)

Group of students who want to advance ping-pong playing at Ashford University and to compete with other organizations, colleges and universities.

Spirit Club

Spirit Club Helps cheer on the University's Saints athletic teams and promote school spirit during other events.

Student Alumni 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.

Student Government Association

The representative body of the students and directs student elections, social and cultural activities and special events.

Student Iowa State Education Association

SISEA allows members to participate in cooperative work on the problems of the teaching profession and the community as they prepare for teaching careers.

Wind Ensemble

A select instrumental ensemble and is open to students from all majors.

Honor Societies

Students are academically recognized through the following honor societies:

Ashford Junior-Senior Honor Society

Recognizes and encourages scholarship among juniors and seniors at the University. Membership is extended to full-time juniors and seniors who have completed at least one semester at the University and attained a semester grade point average of 3.20. Thereafter, the student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5.

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.