Student Involvement and Engagement,Division of Student Affairs,Barry University

Student Organizations Directory (Sorted by Category)

Organization	Faculty Advisor	Purpose Statement
Academic
Student Occupational Therapy Association	Judith Malek-Ismail	The purpose of SOTA is to promote awareness about the OT profession and to engage students in community service and professional activities that would support the principles of the profession. These goals are accomplished through peer networking and participation in local, state and national association meetings, fundraising and social events. SOTA provides an environment where students can come together to interact, learn and discuss issues relevant to their education and profession.
Society for Human Resource Management, Barry Chapter	Dr. Jalane Meloun	Society for Human Resource Management
Pre-Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA)	Dr. Christopher Hergarter	To provide students with quality information, knowledge and volunteering opportunities that will prepare each member with a smooth transition from undergraduate or graduate school to any Physician Assistant program. This club is not affiliated with any other groups or organizations.
Political Science Association	Dr. Sean Foreman	The Political Science Association works to expand student knowledge of and participation in politics at the local, state, and national levels with the core values of collaborative service, social justice and inclusiveness. Our nonpartisan stance allows us to enliven the political climate on campus through informational sessions, voter education campaigns, political debates, guest speakers, to network, to collaborate on research, and to discuss politics outside classroom. This association is not exclusively for political science majors; any student with an active interest in politics is welcome to attend, observe, and participate.
Physician Student Association	Randi Cooperman	We, the students of the Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences (BUSGMS), Physician Assistant Program (BUPAP), in order to unite into one organization all of the students attending BUPAP, to stimulate greater interest in and a better understanding of the role of the Physician Assistant (PA), to effectuate fellowship among students, faculty, administration, and practitioners, to afford a means of association with the students of other PA programs, and to provide for the promotion, maintenance, and regulation of all matters that are delegated by the Executive Council, do ordain and establish this constitution.
Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity	Jesus Mendez	The purpose of this fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a freternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual and cultural advancement; so that each memeber may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.
Nursing Student Association	Indra Hershorin	To aid in the preparation of nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities, to aid in the development of the whole person and that person's responsibility for the healthcare of people from all walks of life and to provide programs representative of fundamental and correct professional interest and concerns
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)	Stephanie Bingham	We, the members of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students hereby Associate ourselves to develop workable programs for the preparation of students entering health-related careers, sponsor programs for minority youth to encourage their entrance into health professions, and raise health career interests of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and other minority/disadvantaged students. We will maintain an atmosphere in which academic excellence and moral and ethical principles will be rewarded.
Hispanic Podiatric Medical Students Association	Dr. Ramjeet Singh Pemsingh	HPMSA is a diversified club that allows podiatric students from ALL backgrounds to learn about Hispanic culture, customs, and health issues affecting the Hispanic community. Our mission is to serve the community with respect, dedication, and to raise community awareness about the podiatric profession.
Graduate Association of Students in Psychology (GASP)	Dr. Linda Bacheller	The purpose of GASP is to create an open environment that attracts, develops, and rewards highly professional and effective people, as well as support services to the South Florida community. The purpose is promoted through, 1. Promotion of the academic and professional development of graduate students. 2. Promotion of academic and professional support for graduate students. 3. Promote communication and collaboration between graduate students
Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association	Dr. Albert Armstrong	Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association
Education Association	Dr. Cynthia Lasky	Education Association
Chemistry Club	Dr. George Fisher	To promote professionalism and scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of club members
ASB Accounting Association	Kevin Kemerer	Provide any student(s) in an accounting course free tutoring, as well as hosting events that will benefit any business major's future greatly. Provide a network of contacts to assist one's career.
American Society of Training & Development (ASTD)	Dr. David M. Kopp	With its link to the ASTD South Florida Chapter, ASTD Barry Student SIG is able to provide students the ability to remain current on the latest industry best practices through access to a number of guest speaker series, professional development seminars, networking opportunities, and their unique mentorship program which pairs industry practitioners with student members transitioning into the training & development field.
American Medical Students Association (AMSA)	Michael Bill	To promote active improvement in medical education, involving our members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine, assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems and contributing to the welfare of pre-medical students
Cultural
Shalom Curiosity!	Deana Grant	The purpose of this group is to allow Jewish students at Barry to create a Jewish community in a Catholic environment, and to allow non Jewish students to learn more about Jews and Judaism. Activities will be oriented toward exploring Judaism and will include weekly or bi-monthly group meetings to discuss moral lessons in the Old Testament, plan Jewish holiday celebrations, engage in interfaith socialization, and perform service learning activities. This group will service the Barry community by fostering ecumenism and facilitating open mindedness to non-Christian religions. The group may or may not decide to affiliate with the group NCSY and Hillel.
PRIDE		Provide empowerment and education on the topics of sexual orientation and gender identity. Help make a stand against hate crimes, promote awareness as well as partake in the fight for equal rights. Furthermore, provide a safe haven and social network for members of the GLBTQ community.
Latin American Student Association	Dr. Maria Alvarez	To grant Barry University students, particularly those with Latin American herritage, a valuable opportunity to meet, share their wisdom, work together and get involved with the community. We encourage students' involvement with the community and the school. We also promote integration among its members and expect them to use LASA as a resource for networking and volunteering.
Haitian Inter-Cultural Association (HICA)	Vladimir Lescouflair	To educate the Barry University community and promote the beautiful and tasteful culture of Haiti, to volunteer and assist in the greater Miami community and to represent the Haitian culture and people
Caribbean Student Association (CSA)	Sonja Archer Thompson	An organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, a people united by culture and strength, building positive relationships and developing the future of Caribbean people.
Bahamian Student Association	Evelyn Cartright	BAHA acts on behalf of Bahamian students to address concerns, and assist in their development in academic and non-academic matters in an effort to ensure that they are awarded the best experience possible at Barry University.
Greek
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority	Dr. Laura Finley	Phi Sigma Sigma is a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change, and embracing individuality.
Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity	Jesse Haggett	Lambda Theta Phi provides the Latino college student the opportunity to be part of a family with a mission. What is this mission? To cultivate a spirit of brotherhood, to value an education, to promote unity among all Latinos, to be proud of and cherish our heritage, to assert roles of leadership, to develop character, to practice chivalry, and to serve mankind. In short, to raise the social and cultural conscience of the Latin male college student. ◊ Education/Educación ◊ Leadership/Liderazgo ◊ Brotherhood/Hermandad ◊ Culture/Cultura ◊ Latin Unity/”En la unión está la fuerza.”
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity	Allison Kowlessar	The fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi is honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor. Ten astute men from Indiana University visualized the founding of this fraternity on a predominantly White campus in 1911. It was the vision to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin.
Alpha Phi International Sorority	Dr. Hossiella Longoria	As symbolized by their motto, “Union Hand in Hand,” Alpha Phi's on campus and across the country share the same treasured collection of values and the same timeless bond of friendship. The Theta Omega chapter has been active for over three years, receiving their charter in May of 1996. In 1998 and 2001 Alpha Phi was recognized as the Greek Chapter of the Year.
Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity	Dr. Victor Romano	Each ADG member is provided with the opportunity to reach his full potential through the five S's: community services, scholarship, spirituality, school spirit and social events. ADG's strive for friendship, even beyond their college years. The Psi Chapter of Alpha Delta Gamma has been a strong force on the Barry University campus for many years.
Honor
Psi Chi Honor Society	Dr. Michelle Major-Sanabria	Psi Chi is a national honor society in psychology. Second semester juniors and seniors who have a 3.50 grade point average are eligible for membership.
Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society	Dr. Lisa Konczal & Dr. Fernando Perez	Pi Gamma Mu was founded in 1924 by the deans of the College of William and Mary in Virginia and of Southwestern College of Kansas. It is the oldest, largest and most significant of the honor societies broadly concerned with the social sciences. The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu is to foster excellence in the social sciences and to promote cooperation among them. The motto of the society is “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” An individual may be invited or may petition to join Pi Gamma Mu when he/she is a junior, senior or graduate student in the upper 35 percent of the class, has at least 20 semester hours in social science and has a grade point average of 3.00 or better.
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society	Dr. George Cvejanovich	Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society inspired by the past and dedicated to the future whose goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among freshmen in institutions of higher learning. The oldest and largest freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923, and now has more than three hundred chapters throughout the United States and more than 700,000 members. Phi Eta Sigma was voted membership into the Association of College Honor Societies in 1937. Only three societies have had longer continuous membership. For application information please visit http://student.barry.edu/so-hs/
Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society	Dr. Gayle Workman/ Dr. Leta Hicks	Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in health, physical education, recreation or safety. Membership is open to persons interested in the purpose of the Fraternity and in providing time and energy for the benefit of the areas which include: physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performances, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management.
Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society	Dr. Jill Farrell	Phi Delta Kappa is an international association of professional educators. Our mission is to promote quality education, with particular emphasis on publicly supported education, as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life.
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society	Dr. Timothy Smith	Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history. It is composed of students and professors elected to membership because of excellence in the study or the writing of history. Its objectives are to promote the study of history by encouraging research, good teaching, publication, and exchanges of learning among historians. To carry out its objectives, Phi Alpha Theta holds biennial conventions and offers awards for scholarly achievement.
Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society	Sr. Sara Fairbanks	Kappa Gamma Pi seeks members who strive for a high standard of personal Christian excellence and scholarship. The society also seeks to encourage individual and group initiative and participation in local and national church and secular affairs; and to awaken a spirit of Christian leadership among the undergraduates of Kappa affiliated colleges and universities. The Greek phrase Kappa Gamma Pi stands for Catholic Women Leaders. The original name has been retained because of its importance in the society's history. However, both non-Catholics and men are joyfully welcomed to the membership of Kappa Gamma Pi each year. The society's motto is faith and service. For application information pleae visit http://student.barry.edu/so-hs/
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society		Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education, invites to membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and distinction of achievement in the field of professional education. Qualifications for undergraduates include full junior status, at least twelve semester hours of professional education, and a 3.50 grade point average. Graduate students must have at least twelve semester hours of graduate work in professional education completed at Barry and a 3.70 grade point average in graduate courses.
Gamma Sigma Epsilon Honor Society	Dr. George Fisher	Gamma Sigma Epsilon is a national chemistry honor society that recognizes outstanding student performance in chemistry. A nominee must have a 3.00 average in a minimum of 16 credits of chemistry and an overall GPA of at least 3.00. Membership is open to chemistry majors and other science majors who meet the above minimum requirements. Those who do not meet the membership requirements are still welcome to attend meetings and participate in the chapter activities.
Alpha Chi Honor Society	Carol Warner	Alpha Chi is a coeducational national honor society whose purpose is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among undergraduate students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Its name derives from the initial letters of the Greek words ALETHEIA, meaning TRUTH, and XARAKTER, meaning CHARACTER. Barry admits no more than the highest ten percent of graduating seniors. For application information, please visit http://student.barry.edu/so-hs/
Honors
Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society	Dr. Gloria L. Schaab, SSJ	Theta Alpha Kappa is a national honor society in theology, has for its purpose the promotion of excellence and scholarship in the fields of religious studies and religious education. It is open to persons of all faiths. Members are encouraged to provide scholarly lectures and contribute articles for national publication.
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society	Mrs. Sharon Rafalko	Sigma Theta Tau is an international honor society in nursing. The purpose of this society is to recognize superior scholastic achievement and professional leadership in the field of nursing. Membership is open to juniors, seniors and RN-BSNs in the top third of their class.
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society	Dr. Lillian Schanfield	Sigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society to advance the study of literary masterpieces, to encourage worthwhile reading, to promote the mastery of written expression, and to foster a spirit of intellectual comradeship among students of the English language and literature.
Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society	LaKima Garnett	To assist college students in creating the lives they desire, by helping students discover what they truly want to do, and to give them the support and tools to achieve their goals.
Order of Omega Greek Honor Society	Kristy Pacheco	Order of Omega is a honor society for members of Greek organizations. The organization recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their respective organization and within the Greek, campus and local community. Members are selected from the top 3% of Greeks at each institution. Order of Omega now has over 500 chapters in the United States and Canada, and over 200,000 members!
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society	Blanca F. Alvarez	Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national honor society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. It was founded in 1939 to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities, and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members. For application information, please visit: http://student.barry.edu/so-hs/
Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI)	Kimberly Timpone	Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI) is Barry University’s Career and Academic Honor Society. Dedication, Enthusiasm and Initiative are the three key values that DEI members hold. If you have a sophomore status and at least a 3.3 GPA, then you have the opportunity to be a part of this elite group of students that share a common passion for achieving their goals and recognizing the importance of academics and career.
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society	Dr. M S Fernandez	Chi Sigma Iota is the International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society established January 1, 1985 by representatives of the Counselor Education training program at Ohio University and leaders in the U.S. counseling profession. The formation of an honor society was seen as a fruitful avenue to provide a much needed link between students, educators, practitioners and administrators in various counseling settings. The purpose of Chi Sigma Iota, International is: to promote scholarship, research, professionalism and excellence in counseling and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the field of counseling.
Beta Beta Beta Honor Society	Dr. L Vega	Beta Beta Beta is the national biological honorary society. Biology majors who have achieved an overall college grade point average of 2.75 and 2.00 grade point average in biology qualify for membership. The purpose of Beta is to form an honor society for students of the biological sciences and thereby to stimulate sound scholarship, to promote the dissemination of scientific truth, and to encourage investigation in the life sciences.
Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society	Dr. Blanca Alvarez	Alpha Mu Gamma Rho is the honor society which recognizes excellence in achievement in foreign languages as well as in the students overall scholastic program. In addition to encouraging the study of foreign languages, members work towards the realization of friendship, enlightenment, and sympathetic understanding of other peoples and cultures.
Performance
Opulent Image Models	Ms. Greta Moncayo	Opulent Image Models is firm on setting the precedent that quality and sophistication is the key to success within the fashion world. OI Models focuses on recognizing and nurturing new talent of students interested in the fashion Industry. With this focus, our goal is to educate the masses about all aspects of the Fashion Industry and to hold several diverse fashion shows on the Barry University campus and local community throughout the year.
Cheerleading Team	Bacheler Jean Pierre	The purpose of the Cheerleaders is to promote school spirit and offer support to all of Barry’s NCAA athletic games
B.L.I.S.S.	Yvonne Goodridge	To create an enjoyable connection between African culture and the student body through energetic performances of stepping; to please and entertain the student body, faculty and staff through a fresh, new and vibrant spiritual form of expression
Artists in Motion Production	Yvonne Houston	A.I.M. Productions was formed to expose the hidden talent of dancers at Barry University. This dance organization is not limited to those who can dance but is for anyone who is fascinated in the various styles of dancing and has the potential to become a dancer.
Service
Student Social Work Association	Jennifer Williams	The Student Social Work Association (SSWA) is a student based organization that focuses on enhancing the educational process through leadership, advocacy, and service to the community. SSWA, through it's commitment to social justice, strives to promote awareness of social issues; sponsor campus and community service projects; and to promote supportive relationships between students, faculty, the university and the community; all within the context of the values and ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. SSWA membership is open to all majors at Barry University.
Service for Peace		We, the members of Service For Peace Campus Corps hereby associate ourselves to reduce and eliminate the tension, communication barriers, and misunderstanding among the multi-racial, multi- cultural, multi- ethnical, multi-religious, and multi-socioeconomic classes in our community as well to give a sense of community ownership.
Psychology Club	Dr. Pamela Hall	The purpose of this organization is to educate the members, as well as the Barry University community about the various fields in psychology. This will be accomplished by creating forums that have professionals from various fields lecturing about the discipline. Additionally, the chairpersons of different graduate programs will hold seminars on applying to graduate programs and professional development. In keeping with the University’s mission of Learning, Reflecting and Serving, the Psychology Club will also provide service to the community. We will create and implement a partnership with the Daily Bread Food Bank and the Haitian Youth Community Center of Florida. Lastly, we will conduct forums and raise awareness on the campus and in the community about social justice issues that takes place locally, nationally and globally including but not limited to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Pals-4-Paws	Leslie Edwards	To care for, promote the well being of and to publicize the plight of feral and abandoned cats, kittens and dogs around the Barry and local communities
Habitat for Humanity	Christina Leano	To positively affect the poverty housing issue through building, fundraising, educational, and advocacy events
Special Interest
Model United Nations	Sean Foreman	The purpose of the MODEL UNITED NATIONS (herein known as MUN) shall engage in authentic simulation of the United Nation in an effort to emerge students in decision making in the United Nations through debate, compromise, conflict resolution and negotiation. Therefore, members will be granted the opportunity to better understand the role and the importance of the United Nations in world affairs through these simulations.
Men of Distinction	Dr. Daniel Rosenberg	The purpose of this organization is to groom young men into pristine men of distinction. Men of Distinction aim to engage non-participatory men as active members of the Barry community Also, we will seek to model the behavior of positive young men and encourage such behavior by the men of the Barry community, hoping to develop more student leaders.
Ethical Sports Association	Edward DeMott	To provide and guide personal enhancement coaching skills within an organization dedicated to the conception and awareness of students who have the capability of living and teaching happier and healthier lives to athletes. The coaching club organization at Barry University will work with our members to help them attain to the next level of fulfilled success and life mastery of coaching and working within athletics. We will support them by all means of identifying and understanding their challenges, and assisting them in the discovery of alternative solutions in all situations they will face. We are passionately committed to guiding our students to use their resources and ethics to coach or work business within sports. Our aspiration is to enhance the quality of coaching and life to each student we encounter regardless of their gender, social, ethic, or religious background.
College Republicans	Sean Foreman	To invigorate and maintain the political participation of Barry University students, faculty, and friends across all levels, with a preference for voters that indicate an approval for the club’s platform.
College Democrats	Dr. Sean Foreman	The purpose shall be to stimulate political thought and activity among the college students of Barry University, promote interest in governmental affairs, and further the philosophy and goals of the Democratic Party.
American Sign Language Club	Allison Kowlessar	To learn American Sign Language and the deaf culture. Also, to be able to communicate within the deaf community. We also want to have students and faculty experience and interact within a new culture while promoting diversity with the Barry University community.
University Funded Organization
WBRY Radio Station	Nickesia Gordon	The WBRY Radio Station provides training in broadcasting for students and to educate and inform the Barry campus about alternative music and educational broadcasting.
Student Organization Council (SOC)	Kristy Pacheco	The purpose of the Student Organization Council shall provide oversight of all recognized clubs and organizations, to coordinate co-curricular activities of the recognized clubs and organizations, to provide leadership during activities, to develop a spirit of unity with the clubs and organizations, to represent all recognized clubs and organizations when required and to provide for organized management of clubs and organizations for improvement of education and the enlightenment of the entire Barry University and local community.
Student Government Association (SGA)	Brett Klein	Student Government gives every undergraduate student the chance to practice and develop leadership skills while representing their peers and improving the University and student life. Students involved in Student Government have the chance to interact with the University administration and faculty and work in a collaborative manner to better Barry University. Student Government members are respected as leaders of the student body, and their input is often sought in making important decisions for the University.
Student Ambassador Team	Ernia Evans	The student ambassadors represent an integral part of the University’s admissions process. They provide the vial link for those future leaders who strive to attend Barry University to further their education. They are comprised of an elite group of domestic and international students and represent various facets of culture, creed and religion. Through their diversity, education and experiences, they promote leadership, friendship and understanding throughout the depths of the Barry community.
Dance Team	Carlona Dominguez	Barry's Dance Team
Campus Activities Board (CAB)	Joseph J. Leyland	The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is an advisory committee to the Office of Student Activities designed in 1991 by the students for the students. CAB is a student-funded and operated organization, open to all Barry University students, which plans, coordinates and presents many of the campus-wide events for students at Barry. By utilizing the student's talents and energies, CAB strives to provide dynamic and diverse programs that meet the needs and interests of the students at our University.
Buccaneer Newspaper	Margery Gordon	The Barry Buccaneer is the student newspaper, ranging from 8-16 pages and published at the first of every month starting in September and ending with May. The Buccaneer serves as a laboratory for the journalism minors. All work, including writing, editing, advertising and design, is completed by students.
Barry's Organized Alumni of Tomorrow (BOAT)	Ryan O'Donnell	Our mission is to prepare future graduates for a life after commencement enriched with personal and professional skills, connections, and experiences, as well as an everlasting bond with their alma mater developed through interactions with Barry University students, faculty, staff, and most importantly—our Alumni. BOAT vows to further enhance the affinity relationship between Barry University and its future graduates, by instilling a sense of pride and community amongst the current student body and constituency of Alumni.
Alternative Spring Break (ASB)	Christina Leano	Alternative Spring Break is a fully engaging experience that takes students out of their comfort zone and allows them to work on projects within different communities. Students are able to work up close with issues such as literacy, racism, poverty, disaster relief, and the environment. The purpose of the program is to give students direct contact with communities they have never encountered; all while helping them to get a broader out look of the world. The intense experience that the program provides for student’s increases the likelihood that they will take the lessons they have learned and apply them back here in our own Barry community, and the greater Miami area.
All Greek Council	Kristy Pacheco	The All Greek Council(AGC) is the governing body of the Barry University fraternities and sororitites. AGC coordinates events such as Greek Week, the All Greek Speaker, and Greek unity events. Members attend local and regional leadership conferences and provide direction and motivation for the Barry University Greek community.