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.
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 USN Student Alliance is an "umbrella" organization that
encompasses membership in the two largest professional pharmacy
organizations in the U.S.: the American Pharmacists
Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) and the
American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP).
Student Alliance aims to assist student pharmacists in navigating
through school, exploring careers in the profession, providing
community service, and networking with others, all while providing
opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Student
Alliance hosts the annual clinical skills and patient counseling
competitions, with our winning team competing nationally, and
attends three annual conferences throughout the U.S.
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.
