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GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Student Organizations and Leaders
Student organizations help foster the mission of CIU among the student body.
The various student leaders represent student concerns and needs to the
administration and organize a variety of student events. To be eligible to serve, a
student must demonstrate the heart and character to serve as a spiritual leader.
Candidates must have a minimum 2.3 GPA (cum.), and it must be maintained
while in office. GPA requirements for some offices are higher (Student Senate
and Union officers - 2.7: resident assistants - 2.7). Candidates must not be under
any formal school discipline (the Student Senate Constitution provides additional
criteria and guidelines). Those interested in serving should check with the Student
Senate for procedures. After names are submitted, the Student Life Division
reviews nominated candidates’ credentials for final clearance to run for an office.
The various organizations are:
The Student Senate
is the executive cabinet responsible for representing the
students before the administration and communicating back to the students. The
presidents of all student organizations serve on the Senate with the three Student
Senate executive officers.
The Student Union
provides social and outreach activities for students. Various
concerts, socials and community opportunities will be available. Check the CIU
calendar for upcoming events.
Student Mission Connection
plans regional prayer groups and other activities to
inform and involve the CIU community in making Christ known worldwide.
The Finial
is the annual yearbook prepared by students and their advisor.
African American Student Association
primarily serves the CIU body and the
Columbia community by building bridges between ethnic cultures.
Mu Kappa
serves and represents the needs of MK (Missionary Kid) and TCK (Third
Culture Kid) students.
The International Student Association
serves international students studying at CIU.
The Grad Life Council
is the student organization responsible for serving the
spiritual and community needs of graduate-level students.
The Married Student Association
serves all married and single-parent members
of the student body.
The Credo
exists to stimulate critical and biblical thinking about the world and faith
through the publication of an academic journal.
The Rambler
is a school newspaper written by faculty, staff, and students for the
free, confessional, and respectful exchange of all ideas.
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