Welcome to the Student Organization Page

OSLA supports the mission of Delaware State University of providing students a meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education.  To this end, OSLA provides consultation, support services and opportunities for student involvement and leadership development through participation in co-curricular activities which ultimately assist the university in educating graduates to become competent, productive, and contributing citizens.

There are a variety of resources at Delaware State University for you to learn and grow as a valuable member of the campus community. There are a number of people dedicated to assist you in using the resources to explore your interest. We hope that these opportunities combined with your desire to learn will have far reaching results in helping you to be successful.

Below is a list of resources that provide you the information you need to become involved in a student organization. Please contact the Office of Student Leadership and Activities if you have any questions. 

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List of Independent Greek Organizations for the academic year 2011-2012

List of Student Organizations for the academic year 2011-2012

Accounting and Finance Club

This club strives to provide a better understanding and appreciation for accounting by assisting in making the transition from student to professional. Membership is open to accounting majors and all students who have a keen interest in the accounting field. This organization allows student to become more involved in business community and civic activities. The organization accomplishes this through involvement in professional forums, civic, and other charitable activities.

Fashion and Merchandising Club

This club provides fashion-merchandising experience involving persons in various aspects of the fashion industry to enhance student’s education al background. The club’s goal is to better prepare students for a career in the fashion industry by providing them with the opportunity to meet persons working in the fashion merchandising industry and to establish contacts.

From Our Neighborhood To Yours

A student organization that is dedicated to hip-hop culture to form a stronger campus community. Emphasis is put on the four main elements of hip-hop, which are: M.C.-ing, D.J.-ing, break-dancing, and graffiti. The organization plans to enhance the awareness of hip-hop through “freestyle contests,” “D.J. battle,” break-dancing contests, and graffiti art exhibits.

Health and Human Performance Major Club

This organization promotes professional and social growth among interested students. It provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in administering and supervising the intramural/athletic programs. This club also promotes professionalism, leadership, service, social, and academic excellence among the majors of the Health and Human Performance department, and all interested students.

Jumpstart

The organization seeks to establish leadership and promote academic achievement among the student body. It provides academic support for the student body by establishing learning communities, which include peer tutoring and supplemental instruction. Membership is open to all students who successfully complete a six-week summer jumpstart program.

Marketing Club

The purpose of this club is to develop sound thinking in marketing theory, more exact knowledge, and definition of marketing principles. It also strives to develop a better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems. The club will seek to improve marketing personnel through various activities. The club promotes friendly relations among students, faculty, and businesspersons.

Mass Communication Society

This society will educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for Mass Communication majors and all interested students. It promotes the welfare of the Mass Communication program, its majors, faculty, and staff by providing leadership and supportive services on the administrative and academic levels. The organization will facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective Mass Communications services to all elements of University.

Mathematical Association of America

The organization is dedicated to the idea that undergraduate mathematics education should expand beyond the experience of the classroom instruction to encompass a broader scope of intellectual and professional activities. It provides information on career and job-related subjects. Guest speakers, research competition, and group exercises will help enhance all classroom theory.

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences

The aim of this organization is to increase the number of students studying the agricultural sciences and related fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It emphasizes the importance of the agricultural sciences and related fields by informing interested persons of professional opportunities in the related fields. This organization encourages scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence among its members and the Delaware State University community.

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality

This organization develops and implements programs related to hospitality and tourism including current trends, new developments, and career options. Its duties include sponsoring workshops for the organization and all interested leaders. Its also creates awareness for new members through fund-raising and meetings.

Nursing Club

This organization will enhance knowledge of its members through service to the community and assume the responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for high health care. The Nursing Club also aids in the development of the whole person, their professional role, and their responsibility for the health care persons in all walks of life.

Phenomenal Women

This mission of this organization is to assist young women intellectually while allowing them to gain leadership in their quest for education and life achievement. All members are outstanding young women of Delaware State University’s campus that are recognized for their superior commitment to excellence. Phenomenal Women emphasizes development of young women through self-expression, self-control, and leadership.

Phi Beta Lambda

This organization provides an opportunity for business students to gain leadership experience to prepare them for business and industry. Members learn to engage in individual and group business enterprise, how to work with representatives of other organizations, and how to hold office and direct the affairs of the group. Members also learn how to compete honorably with their colleagues nationally, locally, and statewide. Membership is open to all students enrolled at Delaware State University.

Political Science Club

All students in good academic standing with the University and who wish to actively participate in the affairs of the community are eligible for membership. This club publishes THE VOICE, a newsletter expressing various students’ viewpoints on current issues. Through forums, the club will alert the community of politics, voting, and other political matters.

Public Relations Student Society of America

This organization will allow members to gain understanding of current theories and procedure of public relations. It enhances current members’ knowledge of public relations and provides access to professional development opportunities. This club serves the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified and well-prepared professionals.

Social Work Club

This club enhances the growth and learning by promoting those interested in Psychology-related fields. This club will allow students the opportunity to become more aware of the fields in Psychology, and increase the interest of students in their particular disciplines. Membership is open to all students regardless of their major.

Sociology and Criminal Justice Club

This club encourages and develops a strong interest in the fields of Sociology and Criminal Justice. It enhances the knowledge and theory required in the related fields. The club will achieve these goals through guest speakers, trips, and community service activities related to the fields of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

Spoken Words Artist United (S.W.A.U)

This organization is the premier organization on campus for poets, lyricists, rappers, writers and lovers of poetry to come together to perform, share, and expand their creative talents through open mics, coffeehouses, freestyle battles, discussions, and writing work shops.  S.W.A.U is where the pen and the mic meet. Join US on Facebook: Spoken Word Artist United

Students Interested in Free Enterprise

This student organization wishes to have a significant effect on Delaware State University’s campus and the local business community. This will be done through education outreach programs, and the establishment of micro-enterprises. The members of this organization will participate in various competitions, attend career fairs, and hold forums.