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The Student Congress of Nelson University is comprised of student leaders who have been selected by the student body as their representatives. Student Congress includes several boards and organizations that provide opportunity to pursue special interests, host campus activities, and represent student concerns. Student Congress is led by students who have been elected or appointed by peers, faculty, and administration. Endeavors and activities of Student Congress are in pursuit of five primary purposes: 1) professional development, 2) academic achievement, 3) social connection, 4) school spirit, and 5) spiritual growth.
Student participation in Student Congress allows students to play an active role in shaping the culture of our campus while at the same time developing their professional leadership skills. Nelson University encourages students to participate in a process that directly influences decision-making. Annually, executive officers of Student Congress are appointed to standing committees of the University as representatives of the student body. These appointments are ratified by the Administration and published in the Institutional Policy Manual.
Activities Board
The Activities Board plans various Student Congress funded events each semester for the entire student body. The activities include Battle of the Dorms, Homecoming, Stress-Relief Petting Zoo, Spring All-School Fellowship, Valentines Banquet, and Class Night.
Board of Representatives
The Board of Representatives acts as the representative body of the Student Congress in the initiation and implementation of University Policy. They fiscally initiate and sponsor programs which meet tangible student needs. Applications to run for a position are available each spring for returning students and fall for incoming freshmen in the Student Congress office.
Student Congress Committees
Executive Committee: The executive committee is a team of five students elected by their peers to oversee and lead the Student Congress as a whole.
Board of Representatives: A Board consisting of twelve elected students that exists to represent the student body and communicate between the student body and the Administration. They fiscally initiate and sponsor programs which meet tangible student needs. Applications to run for a position are available each spring for returning students and fall for incoming freshmen in the Student Congress office.
Events Board: The Events Board plans various Student Congress sponsored events each semester for the entire student body. The events include Battle of the Dorms, Homecoming, Spring Social, and Nelson Formal.
Hospitality Committee: The purpose of the hospitality committee is to provide a friendly and heart-warming environment using servanthood and encouragement. They celebrate National Holidays by providing snacks for the campus, such as National Chocolate Milk Day, National Pizza Day, and National Cupcake Day.Day and National Cupcake Day. They appreciate those on campus that may go unseen such as custodial workers, Dorm Pastors, and Residential Assistants.
Creative Team: The Creative Team seeks to document campus life and events through multimedia creation such as photography, videography, and social media content creation.
Student Congress Organizations
These student organizations have been approved by Student Congress in order provide opportunity for students to find a place of community and connection.
Barrier and Brew: An organization for students who are interested in developing their language skills whether they are already bilingual or are just starting out learning a new language
Elevate: Women in Business: An organization to champion women who want to work in the business industry and develop their professional skills
Gold Jackets: A service-oriented organization to give women a place to serve and build community This service organization consists of female students selected on the basis of scholarship and service to the university. Applications are available for membership to Gold Jackets in the Student Congress office. Gold Jackets also holds several all campus events such as the Mr. Wonderful pageant, all girls powderpuff football games, and several other events inclusive to all Students on and off campus.
Iron Pen: A writing club that aides in developing future writers by creating a supportive community in which they can share their work with other likeminded writers
Lions United: An organization for our student athletes to build community and develop spiritually. Lions United focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.
Men of Integrity: An organization for men to build community
Nelson University Veterans Organization (NUVO): An organization that supports and serves the veteran community
Student Alumni Association: An organization that partners with the Nelson Alumni Association to connect students and alumni
Network of Women Ministers (NWM): An organization that supports women in ministry and aiding in their preparation to enter the field of ministry
Establishing New Organizations
Any special interest group of university students meeting as a group at times other than that of an officially scheduled credit class shall be adjudged a “Student Organization.” All groups meeting this standard, which are not otherwise classified as part of a Nelson program, are expected to organize officially under the auspices of the University.
Any group who desires to form a new student organization needs to contact the Student Congress Director of Organizations for the formation procedure ([email protected]).
Membership Rules
- Qualifications for membership in each Student Congress organization are outlined in the approved constitution of each group. This material is on file in the Student Congress office. Qualifications for participation in Student Congress organizations may be obtained through the officers or sponsors of each respective group.
- Membership in each organization may be based upon scholarship, character, achievements, and other qualities of attainment in the field of specialization; congeniality may also be considered in the selection of members thereto.
Schedule an Event
If you would like to schedule an event or fundraiser through Student Congress, please fill out the corresponding forms that apply to your event. We ask all requests to be made at least 6 weeks prior to the event.
Fundraiser Request Activities Request Facility Requisition
Contact Information
Phone: (972) 825-4800
Mailing address: Nelson University
Attn: Student Congress
1200 Sycamore St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Campus location: Barnes Student Center