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Student Organizations & Clubs

Although student organizations have been or may be approved to operate on any University of Southern Nevada (USN) campus, the views, opinions, statements and/or philosophy of the organization are solely those of the organization and do not necessarily represent those of the students, employees, Administration and the Board of Trustees of USN.

• Student Organization & Club Registration Application (.pdf 50K)
• Release of Liability and Assumption of Risks Form (.pdf 27K)
  This form is to be completed each year by club or organization members that participate in off campus events which involve safety concern.

USN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Student Governance Association (SGA)
The Student Governance Association (SGA) is comprised of students from Nursing, Pharmacy and MBA Programs. In addition there are faculty advisors from each program and the Registrar & Director of Student Services serves in an ex-officio capacity. The SGA represents all students at USN and acts as a voice for the student body. The SGA reports to the Director & Student services.

Student Participation in Governance
Students are encouraged to participate in University, College and/or Program committees. Examples of committees that require student membership include, but are not limited to, Admissions, Curriculum and the Assessment Appeals committee. Students serving on these committees are responsible for providing student views on campus issues and policies.

The USN Hiking Club
The USN Hiking Club was formed to allow faculty, staff and students at USN to participate in enjoyable outdoor activities together. The intent is to accommodate all levels of hikers from occasional weekend strolls in Red Rock Canyon to our premiere hike each year to the top of Mt. Charleston.

The Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA)
The Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is a University wide club that has as its purpose to provide a spiritual dimension to the academic studies of LDS students at USN. The Association meets weekly during the academic year and offers a class taught by a faculty member of the LDS Institute of Religion. LDSSA clubs are found on many University and College Campuses in the United States and especially in the west. The classes while geared to the interests of LDS students are open to all.

Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT)
Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT) is a student organization dedicated to educating the youth of Clark County about the abuse/misuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs and the dangers of drug addiction. DAAT’s present commitments are to work in cooperation with the Clark County School District and DARE to deliver our message.

COLLEGE OF NURSING ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Student Nurses Association (SNA)
The Student Nurses Association is a local chapter of the National SNA. The NSNA is a pre professional organization for student nurses. The USN SNA is involved in community health activities.

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
The USN Chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) was activated in May 2006. It currently has several members who have expressed an interest in owing their own pharmacies. The chapter is very active with many of its members attending the 2006 national meeting, members participating in various community service programs including health fairs and festivals, helping feed the homeless, provide wound care kits to the homeless, preparing a business plan to enter into the national competition at this years national meeting, visiting the only drug wholesaler in Nevada, having guest speakers. In addition to the community services and student activities, membership provides students additional insight into the impact of various legislative proposals on their chosen career.

Beta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Chi
The Beta Upsilon Chapter at USN of the Phi Delta Chi professional pharmacy co-educational fraternity is one of 69 chapters and has over 44,000 members nationwide. As a professional pharmacy fraternity, members are encouraged to participate in volunteer service projects as well as enjoy social events with other members. Phi Delta Chi strives to develop leaders of the profession while encouraging camaraderie among its members as we will be brothers for life. Our motto is Alterum, Alterius, Auxillo, Eget: “Each Needs the Help of the Other.”

Delta Tau Chapter of Kappa Psi
The objective of the Delta Tau Chapter of Kappa Psi at the USN College of Pharmacy is to conduct a fraternal organization for the mutual benefit of the student, faculty, and alumni members; to advance the profession of Pharmacy, educationally, fraternally, and socially, to instill industry, sobriety, fellowship, and high ideals in its members; and to foster scholarship and pharmaceutical research.

Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)
Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) is the national pharmacy leadership society. USN’s chapter of PLS (Beta Omega Chapter) is the 72nd of 77 current chapters of PLS is to be chartered. The purpose of PLS is to promote and recognize the development of leadership qualities in pharmacy, especially among pharmacy students.

Student Alliance
The Student Alliance is an "umbrella" organization, consisting of the USN student-pharmacist chapters of both the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP).

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
The ACCP Student Network is a group for USN pharmacy students who are interested in pursuing clinical pharmacy in diverse practice settings upon graduation.  This group encourages members to further their clinical knowledge through graduate residencies and fellowships and promotes student membership in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).  The ACCP Student Network will offer students various opportunities to strengthen their clinical skills and will assist members in pursuing their career goals as active clinicians.

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) is a worldwide ministry of individuals working in all areas of pharmaceutical service and practice. CPFI's Mission is to: provide fellowship among like-minded professionals, challenge and promote spiritual growth of its members, encourage the advancement of knowledge and ethics in the practice of pharmacy, encourage the integration of faith into practice, and provide support and opportunity for service in both home and foreign missions.