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Accounting Society
The Accounting Society is a professional organization comprised of accounting majors. Its primary purposes are to provide: opportunities to expose the students in the accounting profession; inform about the various career paths; instruction regarding curriculum choices; and, situations for creating networking capabilities for job placement. The Accounting Society is open to all accounting majors (and minors) at any classification. In addition, the Accounting Society members participate in the local community or fund raising for mission efforts.
Contact Phil Brown - pbrown@harding.edu - Box 10774 

AIGA Student Group
The American Institute of Graphic Arts is the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and is known as "AIGA, the Professional Association for Design".  The AIGA Student Group is an academic organization for graphic designers or any student interested in graphic design.  The group accepts design projects that provide students with graphic design experience.  A nominal fee is charged for design services.  In addition to providing design for the community, students travel to design studios for tours and portfolio reviews, and host guest speakers on campus.
Contact Stacy Gibson - stacygibson@harding.edu - Box 12235

All Missions Fellowship
All Missions Fellowship is a weekly devotional designed to educate, equip, and connect students who are interested in missions, across the street and across the world. Each meeting offers the opportunity to hear from a current or past missionary about their work or special topics in the field of missions, to empower students to reach the lost, and to praise God alongside others who are passionate about carrying out the Great Commission. All meetings are open to all students.
Contact Oneal Tankersley - otankersley@harding.edu - Box 12280

Alpha Chi Honor Society
The object of the Alpha Chi Honor Society is to promote scholarship among the students of Harding University and to encourage them to make their scholarship effective for good. Membership is open to the top 10 percent of the junior class (3.85 grade point average on 80+ hours) and of the senior class (3.75 grade point average on 104+ hours), as well as graduate students who rank in the top 10 percent scholastically within their respective classes.  24 hours in residence are required.
Contact James Huff - alphachi@harding.edu - Box 10782

Alpha Pi Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Inc. (Graduate - Professional Organization Only)
The purposes of the Alpha Pi Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Inc. are to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.
Contact Marc Fager - mafager@harding.edu - Box 12254
Todd Patten - tpatten@harding.edu - Box 12254

American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a Chemistry club that is set up to organize fellowship between the students and faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and to enhance professional development and research opportunities for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Membership is open to all chemistry department majors and minors.
Contact Jaime Murphy - jmurphy3@harding.edu - Box 12272

American Choral Directors Association
The purpose of the American Choral Directors Association are: to foster and promote choral singing which will provide artistic and spirited experiences for the participants; to foster and promote the intelligent understanding of choral music as an important medium of artistic expression; to cooperate with all organizations dedicated to the development of musical culture in America; and to disseminate professional news and information about choral music.
Contact Kyle Pullen - kpullen@harding.edu - Box 10767

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Harding University Student Chapter
The purposes of the Harding University Student Chapter of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) include: advancing and disseminating the knowledge of civil engineering; providing an initial means of contact with the professional industrial world by means of touring industry, inviting guest speakers, participating in related industry events and involvement in AISC events; preparing students for standardized professional testing; and promoting development of an ethical and community conscientious student and future engineer with a Christian worldview. The overall purpose of the club and the approach of its members is "To build bridges physically, inter-relationally, and spiritually".
Additionally, the AISC designs, fabricates, and assembles a steel bridge to the specifications set out by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) to compete in the annual Steel Bridge Competitions held by the AISC.
While participating in this process, The Harding University AISC Student Chapter convenes to exchange steel-related knowledge, engage in educational activities, and to network with peers and industry representatives; to build team work, problem solving, communication and management skills for the students involved; and to promote Harding University's Engineering Program to businesses, alumni and prospective students.
Contact Joey Parker - jparker6@harding.edu - Box 12290

American Marketing Association (AMA)
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is a business group who uses marketing tools learned in the classroom to help promote campus activities and encourage community involvement.  AMA is nationally accredited and recognized all over the world.  Activities include: Marketing Case Competition, COBA Cookout, BBQ Wars, White County Hospital Fashion Show, Pizza Wars, and Etiquette Dinner.
Contact Jessica Martin - jamartin@harding.edu - Box 10774

American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
The American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy. APhA-ASP has opportunities for student pharmacists to become involved through patient care projects, community outreach, and professional development. Members keep abreast of professional information by attending meetings, by reading and discussing the bulletins issued from the Washington headquarters of the American Pharmacists Association, and by reading the Journal of the Association that each member receives. Many members also attend regional and national conventions that place them in contact with peer practitioners. Through the Academy of Student Pharmacists, students have the opportunity to discuss both national and local issues pertaining to pharmacy. Members are encouraged to read the various state publications and to participate in the activities of the parent organization. This organization is open to undergraduate pre-pharmacy students in addition to graduate professional students.
Contact Courtney Selby - cselby@harding.edu - Box 12230

American Sign Language (ASL) Club
Formerly known as the Dactylology Club, the American Sign Language (ASL) Club has been part of Harding's life since 1949 when it was founded by Sam Roach, a hearing-impaired student at Harding.  It's purpose is to give students the knowledge and skills to be able to preach the gospel and work among deaf people in any way they desire to serve.  Any student at Harding University who has an interest in learning sign language is invited to join.
Contact Debbie Woodroof - dwoodroof@harding.edu - Box 10872 

American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter (ASCE)
The purpose of the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter (ASCE) is to expose students to civil engineering through service to the local community, to Harding University, and to the civil engineering profession, and to aid in the spiritual growth of its members through service to God.
Contact Michael Robinson - mrobinson3@harding.edu - Box 12290

American Society of Interior Design (ASID)
Student members of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) will receive a periodical and other mailings relative to their profession. As student members they will qualify for acceptance as Allied ASID members as soon as they graduate. They will also receive substantial fee reductions for Allied membership.
Contact Amy Cox- acox@harding.edu - Box 12253

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Harding University Student Chapter
The purposes of the Harding University Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) include:  advancing and disseminating the knowledge of mechanical engineering; providing an initial means of contact with the professional industrial world by means of touring industry, inviting guest speakers, participating in related industry events and involvement in ASME events; preparing students for standardized professional testing; and promoting development of an ethical and community conscientious student and future engineer with a Christian worldview.
Contact Brad Miller - bmiller7@harding.edu - Box 12290

American Studies Distinguished Students
The American Studies Institute was developed to provide co-curricular leadership training in business, American History, and public life. Membership is open to junior and senior students with a 3.8 grade point average or above (automatic invitation) and a 3.6 grade point average (by application) and freshman Honors Scholars of all majors.  Students are invited to apply each fall semester.
Contact John Richard Duke - jrduke@harding.edu - Box 10762

Animal Science Association, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Animal Science Association is to help support its members in the study of the animal sciences, continue in the original occupation of man as stewards of God's Creation, and to promote animal welfare and conservation in all areas where humans and animals interact.  The Harding University Animal Science Association hopes to provide a professional network of like minded individuals to aid them throughout their careers.  The organization will achieve its goals through extracurricular study, both theoretical and hands on.
Contact Steve Cooper - scooper@harding.edu - Box 12251

Association for Information Systems (AIS)
The Association for Information Systems (AIS) is a student led group that provides a social and learning atmosphere for the sharing of knowledge about the IT field. It fosters networking with potential employers, development of knowledge of internships, industry trends, and employment opportunities in the IT field.
Contact Joe Faith - jfaith@harding.edu - Box 10774

Association of Biological Sciences, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Association of Biological Sciences is to help support its members in the study of biology, encourage students to grow as Christians and as scholars, and to promote connections among students.  The Harding University Association of Biological Sciences hopes to provide a professional network of like minded individuals to foster lasting connections among students and faculty.  The organization participates in service projects and a variety of other activities throughout the year - including the Plant Sale to benefit mission work.
Contact David Donley - ddonley@harding.edu - Box 12251

Athletic Training Student Association, Harding University 
The Harding University Athletic Training Student Association is a professional development group composed of students within the Athletic Training Program. This organization was designed to support its members and to supplement the education experience by challenging the student to develop and improve athletic training skills. Students are encouraged to attend professional development conferences; as well as become actively involved in student associations within the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southwest Athletic Training Association (SWATA), and the Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association (AATA). Promotion of the Athletic Training profession and community service are each an important aspect in the organization’s purpose.
Contact Brian Cox - bhcox@harding.edu - Box 12281

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Baja Club
The purpose of the Harding University Baja Club is to design and build a Baja race vehicle to the specification set out by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and to compete in at least one of the annual competitions held by the SAE.  The Harding University Baja club also seeks to promote Christ through example in every interaction initiated by being a member of this organization; to provide opportunity for engineering growth and application for Harding University students; to build team work, problem solving, communication and management skills for the students involved; and to promote Harding University's engineering program to businesses, alumni and prospective students.
Contact Kent Miller - skmiller@harding.edu - Box 12290
Rich Wells - rwells@harding.edu - Box 12290

Barristers
Barristers is Harding's pre-law club. Now over 30 years old, it is comprised of students united by a common interest in the practice of law at some future date.  Membership is open to any student sharing this interest. Activities will vary somewhat from year to year based on members' interests and needs, but past activities have included visits to law schools in Arkansas and neighboring states; question-and-answer sessions with law students, practicing attorneys, and judges LSAT preparation sessions and practice exams and moot court and mock trial exercises.
Contact Steve Breezeel - sbreezeel@harding.edu - Box 12247

Belles & Beaux
Since 1959 Harding's exciting pop group, Belles & Beaux have featured a wide variety of music from classical to country to rock and everything between. This in-demand instrumental/vocal group maintains a full schedule of performances including trips throughout the nation. Belles & Beaux is open to all interested musicians and all performance positions are filled by audition. The 15 select members of the group receive a scholarship. Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Contact Chuck Hicks - chicks@harding.edu - Box 10767

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Harding University Student Chapter
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is the professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. Founded in early 1968, the Society now boasts nearly 6,500 members and is growing, rapidly. The vision of the BMES is to serve as the world's leading society of professionals devoted to developing and using engineering and technology to advance human health and well-being. The BMES mission is to build and support the biomedical engineering community, locally, nationally and internationally, with activities designed to communicate recent advances, discoveries, and inventions; promote education and professional development; and integrate the perspectives of the academic, medical, governmental, and business sector. The Harding University student chapter of BMES was chartered in 2013 and its purpose is to give glory to our creator, advance biomedical engineering and life science technology at Harding, and embrace the overall mission of BMES. For more information visit bmes.org.
Contact Lance Gibson - lgibson3@harding.edu - Box 12290
Taylor Williams - tzwilliams@harding.edu - Box 12290

The Bison Newspaper
The Bison Newspaper is Harding University's student newspaper. For information on joining the staff or to see weekly content, go to thelink.harding.edu/the-bison.
Contact April Fatula - afatula@harding.edu - Box 10812

Black Student Association, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Black Student Association is to promote leadership, cultural awareness, understanding, and appreciation of black cultures within the student body at Harding University and to enrich the lives of students on personal, academic, social, and spiritual levels.
Contact Jessica Berry - jnberry@harding.edu - Box 12255
Tim Westbrook - twestbrook@harding.edu - Box 12280

Board Game Nights
Board Game Nights is Harding University’s tabletop games organization that is founded with the purpose of growing a community through the wonder of modern tabletop gaming. The mission of Board Game Nights is to provide a fun and welcoming environment in which anyone – casual players, role playing game fans, euro-gamers, etc. - can have an enjoyable time playing tabletop games with others.
Contact Gabriel Foust - gfoust@harding.edu - Box 10764

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Campus Players
Campus Players is a community of theatre lovers that glorifies God through storytelling, upholding and encouraging each other to learn and grow in our passion and our faith.
Contact Seth Fish - sfish@harding.edu - Box 10873
Mary Margaret Fish - mfish@harding.edu - Box 10809

Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers, a group of twelve to sixteen highly qualified members, typically sing Renaissance and contemporary music.  Members may also sing in the Concert Choir or Chorus.  The Chamber Singers rehearse twice a week and give three or four concerts on campus each year, as well as take an annual regional tour.
Contact Kyle Pullen - kpullen@harding.edu  - Box 10767

Child Life Student Association
The Child Life Student Association invites all students interested in the field of child life to further their education and understanding of being a child life student and preparing for the child life profession. The Child Life Student Association aims to encourage fellowship among child life students, build skills necessary for the child life profession, provide service to the pediatric community, learn about the current trends in child life, and provide resources to help guide child life students on the path of becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Contact Brittany Cumbie - bcumbie@harding.edu - Box 12233

Chorus, Harding University 
The Harding University Chorus explores fine choral literature of all varieties, tours in this country and abroad, and sings regularly with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.  Information concerning repertoire, activities, and auditions is found at www.harding.edu/chorus.
Contact Kyle Pullen - kpullen@harding.edu - Box 10767

Christian Entrepreneur Organization (CEO), Harding's Entrepreneur Club
The Christian Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) is a club open to all students on campus who are either presently operating their own business or plan to create their own business in the future. The club is associated with Sigma Nu Tau, the entrepreneurship honor society and the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business. Students from all disciplines on campus will have the opportunity to pitch and promote their businesses, obtain counsel and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs, and share their experiences with fellow budding entrepreneurs.
Contact David Kee - davidkee@harding.edu - Box 10774

College of Pharmacy Council of Students (COS) (Graduate - Professional Organization Only)
The Council of Students (COS) is an organization of elected professional pharmacy students working for the furtherance of existing programs set forth by the preceding councils and for the attainment of various new goals set forth by the present council. All students of the College of Pharmacy are included in this student body organization. The COS acts as the official voice of the student body. Its objectives include establishing two-way communication expressing views on pharmacy education between students and educators. The COS strives to promote and perpetuate professionalism of pharmacy in all endeavors with adherence to the principles of ethical practice in all fields of pharmacy. COS is available to all students for consultation and advice when needed and endeavors to consider all student opinions. Student involvement in institutional decision processes is also sought by student participation on various school committees.
Contact Jeanie Smith - jsmith17@harding.edu - Box 12230

College Republicans
The purpose of this organization is to develop all Republicans on the campus into an intelligent, aggressive, cooperative, and informative Republican group; to provide through its organization a means to encourage participation in the activities of the Republican Party; to promote in every honorable and appropriate way the platform and candidates of the Republican Party; to provide the student body the means for getting practical political education. Membership is open to any student intending to subscribe to the above set of purpose and to generally support the candidates of the Republican Party.
Contact Ellis Sloan - esloan@harding.edu - Box 10774

Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is composed of students who love to sing together and are from many different majors. Members are chosen by audition at the beginning of the fall semester. The group maintains an active concert schedule and tours in Arkansas and surrounding states.  More information concerning repertoire, activities, and auditions can be found at www.harding.edu/concertchoir.
Contact Jay Walls - jwalls@harding.edu - Box 10767

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Debate Team
The intercollegiate debate team at Harding has existed in some form since the beginning of the University. Currently the team participates in the International Public Debate Association, which features one-on-one extemporaneous debate. All are welcome to join the team, regardless of the amount of experience they have had in debate. Select team members travel at the University's expense to compete in several tournaments a year.
Contact Jared Dockery - jndockery@harding.edu - Box 10765

Delta Mu Delta (DMD)
Delta Mu Delta (DMD) is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.  Harding’s chapter, Alpha Upsilon, inducts the top 20% of juniors, seniors, and graduate students each spring semester with a formal dinner and ceremony.
Contact Rich Brown - richbrown@harding.edu - Box 10774

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Encouragement Club, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Encouragement Club is for students to be able to come together and participate in random acts of kindness for Harding University's faculty and staff who have experienced hard times including death in the family, or unfortunate events. This includes cooking meals for them, making cards, origami projects, etc. The goal of the Harding University Encouragement Club is to bring encouragement to our faculty and staff at the time that they need it the most.
Contact Virginia Bradley - vbradley@harding.edu - Box 10000

Exercise Science Club
The Exercise Science Club is for exercise science majors only. The purpose of the Exercise Science Club is to exemplify and admonish Christ in all that they do, promote the exercise science major, and to further the profession.
Contact Justin Bland - jrbland@harding.edu - 12281

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Family & Consumer Sciences Student Association, Harding University
The Harding University Family and Consumer Sciences Student Association brings together students in each of the FCS specialty areas to develop leadership, support, relationships and knowledge.  The Harding FCS Association prepares new professionals by providing opportunities to serve individuals, families, communities and one another in association sponsored programs and service projects. In addition, students will gain leadership experience as officers in the Harding FCS Association and in the Arkansas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. In the fall the students attend a leadership conference that is planned by the current student president of the ArFCS Association. In the spring the students are encouraged to attend the two day conference of the ArFCS Association. Students have the opportunity to network and associate with other FCS majors and professionals in the state of Arkansas.
Contact Megan Jones - mjones41@harding.edu - Box 12233
Shanna Jones - sdjones@harding.edu - Box 12233

Film Studies Association, Harding
The Harding Film Studies Association (the "Classic Film Club") meets to view movies and discuss themes and cinematic techniques in classic films. In 1992, senior history major Rick Fought and English major Richard Bankhead organized the group and became the club's first president and vice president. All film fans are welcome at showings and discussion sessions.
Contact Charles Bane - cbane@harding.edu - Box 10765
Heath Carpenter - hcarpent@harding.edu - Box 12248

Financial Management Association (FMA) Case Team
The Financial Management Association (FMA) Case Team competition is designed to give students a hands-on approach to a corporate finance problem.  Students have the opportunity to work with other business students and explore various ideas to find a solution. Each team submits a written executive summary. The top 5 teams are selected and present their cases to a panel of judges. Each of the five finalist teams share $4,000 in scholarships, with $2,000 going to the winning team.
Contact Ellis Sloan - esloan@harding.edu - Box 10774

The Fine Arts Club
The purpose of the Fine Arts Club is to build a strong community among the Fine Arts students, as well as promote the significance of visual arts to the public.
Contact Greg Clayton - gclayton@harding.edu - Box 12253

Fishing Team, Harding University
The Harding University Fishing Team is a competitive bass fishing team affiliated with Major League Fishing. Participation is open to students with extensive experience in bass fishing and have access to a bass boat or have a partner with a bass boat.
Contact Luke Cullins - lcullins@harding.edu - Box 12281

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Global Outreach
Each summer students have the opportunity to travel to work with the churches and missionaries on the field throughout the world. These mission trips and internships vary in length and focus. Recruitment and general training takes place in the fall and site/team specific training occurs in the spring. For more information go to harding.ed/GO.
Contact Global Outreach Office - globaloutreach@harding.edu - Box 12280
Contact Director Ken Graves - kgraves@harding.edu - Box 12280

Good News Singers
Harding's Good News Singers is a popular acappella group which specializes in close harmony, interesting arrangements and spiritually uplifting music. The group tours throughout the country and appears at churches, youth rallies, teen nights and other special programs. Good News Singers is open to all interested singers and all members are chosen by audition. The 10 select members of the group receive a scholarship. Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. until 5:25 p.m.
Contact Chuck Hicks - chicks@harding.edu - Box 10767

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Harding Chinese Students and Scholars Association
The Harding Chinese Students and Scholars Association is dedicated to the goal of promoting cultural, intellectual and social activities for Chinese students and scholars at Harding and for other interested members of the Harding community.  The Harding Chinese Students and Scholars Association acts as a liaison among its members on the Harding campus by facilitating communication between themselves and with other groups of the Harding community.  It also strives to provide opportunities and benefits for its members by facilitating the exchange of information between China and Chinese students studying abroad and organizing its members to participate in school activities and clubs, so that Harding Chinese students can adjust to life in America.  Membership is open to all students and scholars currently enrolled at Harding.
Contact West Ling - xling@harding.edu - Box 10705

Harding Criminal Justice Association
The objectives of the Harding Criminal Justice Association are to improve criminal justice through educational activities; foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies; promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues; encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice; provide a unified voice for professionals in, and students of, criminal justice; and promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education within the criminal justice field.
Contact Samuel Jeffrey - sjeffrey@harding.edu - Box 12260

Harding Nursing Student Association (HNSA)
The purposes of the Harding Nursing Student Association are to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care; to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns; and to aid in the development of the whole person, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.
Contact Kim Cooper - kcooper2@harding.edu - Box 12265
Kim Swenson - kswenson2@harding.edu - Box 12265

Harding University Graduate Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HU GSAND)
The Harding University Graduate Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HU GSAND) is devoted to communicating relevant information on academic and professional issues and providing leadership and development opportunities to graduate students in the Applied Dietetics Practice Program. Involvement in local and state professional meetings, organizing continuing education in the area of dietetics and nutrition, and offering mentorship to undergraduate students and members of HU SAND are key activities of this organization. HU GSAND is open to all graduate students in the Applied Dietetics Practice Program.
Contact Elizabeth Hall - ehall4@harding.edu - Box 12233

Harding University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HU SAND)
The Harding University Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HU SAND) is devoted to communicating relevant information on academic and professional issues and to creating a spirit of camaraderie among students. Trips to local and state professional meetings, guest speakers in the area of dietetics and nutrition, and service projects aimed to have a positive impact on the campus and community are key activities of this group. HU SAND is open to all Nutrition and Food Management majors, as well as those with a Nutrition and Food minor.
Contact Megan Jones - mjones41@harding.edu - Box 12233
Lisa Ritchie - lritchie@harding.edu - Box 12233

Harding University Student Speech And Hearing Association (HUSSHA)
The purpose of the Harding University Student Speech and Hearing Association (HUSSHA) is to become aware of the current issues and advancements in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology and to uphold the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Student members must have declared communication sciences and disorders as a major or as a primary area of study and must be in good academic standing with the university.
Contact Tim Chance - tchance1@harding.edu - Box 10872
Melanie Meeker - mmeeker@harding.edu - Box 10872

Harding Young Democrats 
Harding Young Democrats is a chartered organization in good standing with the Young Democrats of Arkansas. This organization seeks to promote a greater political awareness among the students of this university, to provide diversity of thought, and to help students maintain spiritual values within a political context. All are welcome though only members can vote.
Contact Katherine Dillion - kdillion@harding.edu - Box 12248
Terry Engel - tengel@harding.edu - Box 12248
Daniel Oden - doden@harding.edu - Box 12280

Health Science Club
The purpose of the Health Science Club is to provide information and opportunities to students interested in a health science career. Any student interested in a health science career may sign up.
Contact Debbie Duke - dduke@harding.edu - Box 10764

Hearts After HIZ
Hearts After HIZ seeks to rally students who have studied at Harding in Zambia to service projects that benefit the people of Namwianga and Zambia.
Contact Jessica Gardner - jsgardner@harding.edu - Box 12265

High School Educators Refreshing the Disciplines Club (HERD)
The purpose of High School Educators Refreshing the Disciplines Club (HERD) is to create a community for secondary education licensure majors who, because they "exist" in two or more colleges, sometimes experience a sense of academic and social isolation. Additionally, HERD will serve to further keep members informed about their proposed programs of study, to offer reinforcing activities and opportunities for growth, and to offer opportunities for service.
Contact Kimberly Laing - klaing@harding.edu - Box 12247
Steve Warren - swarren4@harding.edu - Box 12254

Honors Student Association
The Honors Student Association includes all students enrolled in the Honors College. Honors students elect officers each year to lead the association. The Honors SA provides honors students with opportunities for intellectual growth, leadership development, and community service. The Honors SA also represents honors students to the administration.  
Contact Jim Miller - honors@harding.edu - Box 10782

HU NAMI ON Campus Club:  National Alliance on Mental Illness
(on campus intercollegiate club at Harding University)
HU NAMI strives to encourage the unification of faith and mental health as well as raise awareness of mental illness; educate students, faculty, administrators, and other members of the campus community about mental illness; serve as an information and resource collection and dissemination center; advocate administrators to improve mental health care services on campus and promote education about mental illness among students; and solicit and receive funds in support of all the above.
Contact Jenene Alexander - jalexander@harding.edu - Box 12254

HU16/TV16
HU16 is Harding's 24/7 television operation streamed online via streaming.harding.edu and broadcast locally through White County Cable. The signal is also available worldwide via app on the Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire platforms. During the school year, HU16 televises chapel live every weekday morning. The Harding Sports Network produces live home games, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball. Our award-winning student-produced HU16 Live at Five News airs every weekday live during the fall and spring semesters. Our students also produce a host of other special programs and community events. Positions are available to all students in good academic standing and scholarships are available.
For news, contact Noah Darnell - ndarnell@harding.edu - Box 10765
For sports, contact Mark Prior - mprior@harding.edu - Box 10765
For all other programming and studio positions, contact Mark Prior - mprior@harding.edu - Box 10765

HUbrave
The purpose of HUbrave is to bring awareness to the reality and dangers of sexual assault by educating, empowering, and providing opportunities for students through meetings, presentations, self-defense resources, community involvement, and fundraising.
Contact Caitlyn Pratt - cdenison@harding.edu

HUmanity
The purpose of the organization HUmanity is to be advocates and activists in bringing about social change regarding issues directly affecting the marginalized of the world and surrounding community.  The organization will accomplish this goal through practical education of the student body and surrounding community as well as creative implementation of ideas, which will lead to change regarding peace and social justice.  Members affirm that humanity's standard of living can be bettered by grassroots activism implemented through peaceful, Christ-like action to bring about positive change in the global community.  The organization holds no affiliations to any political party or political ideology.  The organization HUmanity bases its actions on the guidance given in Micah 6:8 that all mankind must live lives of mercy, justice, and humble acknowledgment of God.
Contact Kathy Dillion - kdillion@harding.edu - Box 12248
Karen Kelley - kkelley@harding.edu - Box 12265
Glenda Spears - gspears@harding.edu

HUniversal Skate (HU Skate)
HUniversal Skate (HU Skate) is an organization focused on building a Christian skate community at Harding University. HU Skate does that by bringing skaters (skateboarders, longboarders, etc.) together to build relationships through practicing and teaching one another their skills and by doing service projects.
Contact J.D. Yingling - jdyingling@harding.edu - Box 12281

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I'm From Another Planet (AP)
The purpose of I'm From Another Planet (AP) is to promote disability awareness and fellowship in the following ways: to learn about types of disabilities, the experiences of their members and other relevant speakers; to witness to the Harding community their value and the love and inclusion of Christ; bring awareness to the existence of their community and their everyday reality; and fundraising to support this mission.
Contact Taylor Williams - tzwilliams@harding.edu - Box 12290 

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Harding University Student Branch
The purposes of this student branch are to advance and disseminate the knowledge of electrical engineering; provide an initial means of contact with the professional industrial world by means of touring industry, inviting guest speakers, participating in related industry events and involvement in IEEE events; prepare students for standardized professional testing; and promote development of an ethical and community conscientious student and future engineer with a Christian worldview.
Contact Ken Olree - olree@harding.edu - Box 12290

Integrated Marketing Communication Organization (IMCO)
The Integrated Marketing Communication Organization (IMCO) is focused on providing experiences through projects, fundraisers, conferences, professional trips and community service that will enhance marketing communication skills. This student-led organization is open to all connected majors.
Contact Lori Sloan - lsloan@harding.edu - Box 10765

International Business Society
The purpose of the International Business Society is to provide cultural interaction between students who are interested in International Business and to gain business skills and awareness about opportunities involved in global business. This organization also recognizes and unites with the Harding University School of Business mission to prepare Christian business professionals for lives of service and strives to emphasize the importance of Christian principles in their future business careers.
Contact Mike Allen - mallen7@harding.edu - Box 10774

The International Student Society
The International Student Society promotes the international students' profile on campus and their interest among faculty, staff, and the student body. This organization also provides assistance to international students in adapting to the host culture and gives them a chance to share their culture at Harding University.
Contact Nicky Boyd - nboyd@harding.edu - Box 10822

Italian Club, Harding University
The Harding University Italian Club regularly meets together to share homemade Italian meals and desserts while taking about Italy's culture, songs, learning the language and going on field trips such as the Opera. In doing this, the club seeks to increase students' knowledge of the Italian language, culture, geography, and customs, in order that they may be effective communicators when traveling abroad. All students are welcome especially students who have gone or plan to go to Italy.
Contact Joli Love - jlove1@harding.edu 

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Jazz Band, Harding University
Auditions for the Harding University Jazz Band are held in August of each year and are open to any Harding University student. The band meets regularly during the entire year performing on and off campus.
Contact Andrew Cook - acook4@harding.edu - Box 10767

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Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society in Education.  Its purpose is to promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education.  This society endeavors to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, quicken professional growth, and honor achievement in educational work.  Invitations for society membership are sent to students.
Contact Cheri Smith - csmith19@harding.edu - Box 12254

Kappa Pi, the International Honorary Art Fraternity
Membership will be based primarily on achievement in the art field and artistic interest, with some emphasis on congeniality and leadership qualities.  Only upperclassmen will be considered and to be a member you must be an art major.
Contact Greg Clayton - gclayton@harding.edu - Box 12253
Steve Choate - schoate@harding.edu - Box 12253

Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Club
The Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation Club is for all three Kinesiology majors - B.S. (teacher licensure), B.A. (non-licensure), and B.S. Sport and Recreation Management. The club is designed to promote relationships among all three majors, along with relationships outside of Harding. This club will sponsor various running events on campus; will participate in group recreation outings; and will have the opportunity to hear guest speakers that provide further professional development. Every Kinesiology major is strongly encouraged to be a member.
Contact Stephen Burks - sburks@harding.edu - Box 12281
Tom Ritchie - tritchie@harding.edu - Box 12281

Kolbitar
Kolbitar (Coal-biters) is dedicated to the study of Germanic myth and literature. The group will meet informally to discuss readings from medieval Northern mythology, like The Elder Edda. More indirectly, the club will also explore the writings of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien and other members of the original Oxford Coal-biters.
Contact Larry Hunt - lhunt@harding.edu - Box 12248
Greg Laing - glaing@harding.edu - Box 12248

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Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group, Harding University (LMIG)
The purpose of the Harding University Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group is to provide information about the specialty of lifestyle medicine, and educate members about evidence-based practice of helping individuals and families adopt and sustain healthy behaviors that affect health and quality of life.
Contact Cody Sipe - csipe@harding.edu - Box 12292

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The McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program, made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, supports first-generation/low-income undergraduates and students underrepresented in graduate education with scholarly activities and culturally enriching experiences throughout the academic year and summer. The objective of the program is to mentor and equip these scholars to compete successfully for graduate school admission and attainment of postgraduate degrees, particularly in anticipation of doctoral completion. Participating scholars have the opportunity to earn a total stipend amount of up to $2,800 per year. All activities and travel are fully funded by the grant.
Contact Lolita Meredith - lmeredith@harding.edu - Box 12235

Model United Nations
The purpose of Model United Nations, is for Harding students to learn how to change the world. By simulating the United Nations, students explore a country's unique history, culture and politics in order to attend conferences where they act as that nation's diplomatic corps. Students build and showcase skills in collaborative research, written and oral communication, critical thinking and teamwork, which are important skills in educational pursuits and the workplace. Harding University Model United Nations has an exemplary record and routinely wins individual and team awards at conferences. Model United Nations alumni can use this experience to take jobs in diplomacy, governmental service and social justice.
Contact Liann Gallagher - mgallagher@harding.edu - Box 12247

The Multi-Cultural Student Action Committee (MSAC)
The Multi-Cultural Student Action Committee is composed of student leaders who initiate, plan and implement programs that increase multi-cultural awareness on Harding's campus.
Contact Tiffany Byers - tbyers@harding.edu - Box 10753

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National Broadcasting Society (Alpha Epsilon Rho)
The objectives of the National Broadcasting Society (Alpha Epsilon Rho) are to encourage and reward scholarship of broadcasting students, and high level accomplishments in the art and science of broadcasting by both students and industry professionals; to promote the advancement of broadcast education; to establish meaningful communication between students and professional broadcasters; and to foster integrity in the use of the powerful instruments of radio, television and film.
Contact Ginger Blackstone - gblackstone@harding.edu - Box 10765 
Tim Hamilton - thamilton@harding.edu - Box 10765
Mark Prior - mprior@harding.edu - Box 10853

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) - Mark Riley Chapter (Graduate - Professional Organization Only)
The Student Affairs branch of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) offers pharmacy students a wide array of opportunities to broaden and enrich their educational experience, gain valuable real world skills, earn scholarships and have fun in the process. The mission of the NCPA is to encourage, foster, and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of the profession.
Contact Ellen Jones - ejones7@harding.edu - Box 12230

No Stress Chess At Harding University (NSC)
No Stress Chess At Harding University is focused on getting students interested in chess, and teaching them to play, while also improving those who already know how to play chess.
Contact Angie Shafer - ashafer@harding.edu - Box 10770
Jean Waldrop - jwaldrop@harding.edu - Box 12267

Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, Incorporated
The Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, Incorporated is a national honor society for Family and Consumer Sciences. Its mission is to empower leaders through scholarship, research, and leadership. This mission enables the organization and chapters to prepare scholars and researchers in the 21st century. Kappa Omicron Nu provides recognition and honor for distinguished academic achievements and potential as a professional; opportunities for networking; personal development and growth; and professional growth through education and service.  The Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Harding University, holds monthly scholarly meetings, conducts a service project each semester, and inducts new members during the spring semester.
Contact Brittany Cumbie - bcumbie@harding.edu - Box 12233

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Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa is a National Leadership Honor Society. The purposes of Omicron Delta Kappa are to honor those who have exemplified the ideals of leadership, scholarship and service; organize as a unit for further service to college; stimulate continued leadership among its members; and foster service as a worthwhile goal for all students. Harding's Omicron Delta Kappa Circle is actively involved in hosting events for the university such as Homecoming or the President's Council and each spring the Circle hosts a Leadership Seminar which acts as an open forum for many student leaders to learn from campus and community leaders.
Contact John Richard Duke - jrduke@harding.edu - Box 12247

Orchestra, Harding University
Contact Eric Colgrove - elcolgrove@harding.edu - Box 10767

OutReach America
OutReach America is a campus wide, student led, organization directed by a faculty sponsor under the guidance of the Center for World Missions.  These students have a passion for reaching lost people in America by making disciples, starting new churches, and reinvigorating existing churches.
Contact Carl Williamson - cawilliamson@harding.edu - Box 12280

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Pep Band
The Pep Band is open to any Harding University student that is a member of the Thundering Herd marching band. The Pep Band plays at all the men's and women's home basketball games.
Contact Eric Colgrove - elcolgrove@harding.edu - Box 10767

The Petit Jean Yearbook
The Petit Jean Yearbook is Harding University's Yearbook. For information on joining the staff or to see the previous yearbook content, go to thelink.harding.edu/petit-jean/.
Contact April Fatula - afatula@harding.edu - Box 10812

Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history and is also a professional society. The purpose of Phi Alpha Theta is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.
Contact Julie Harris - jeharris@harding.edu - Box 12247

Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society
Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society, recognizes outstanding junior and senior students with a major or minor in Foreign Languages. Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. The Honor Society recognizes outstanding ability and achievement in the study of, or teaching of any of the academic fields related to foreign language, literature and culture.
www.phisigmaiota.org
Contact Kristi Bond - knbond@harding.edu - Box 12263

Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society in political science. It is open to junior, senior, and graduate students. Pi Sigma Alpha's main purposes are to bring together students and faculty interested in the study of government and politics, and, to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.
Contact Liann Gallagher - mgallagher@harding.edu - Box 12247
Steve Breezeel - sbreezeel@harding.edu - Box 12247

Pied Pipers
The Pipers are a children's theater troupe performing a delightful blend of familiar fairy and folk tales, nursery rhymes, poems, games, and songs. They perform in any space, ranging from closets to gymnasiums, and entertain approximately 20,000 students each year.
Contact Dottie Frye - dfrye@harding.edu - Box 10873

Pivot Creative Studio
Pivot Creative Studio is a student run full service creative agency within the Department of Communication.
Contact Lori Sloan - lsloan@harding.edu - Box 10765

Pre-Dental Association, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Pre-Dental Association is to provide mutual academic and personal support during each college career at Harding University and future careers as health care professionals, specifically dentists. This includes sharing of information and encouragement as students prepare for Professional School Admission requirements, testing, and the interview process. Also to provide a platform for pre-dental students to learn about being a dentist and connect with dentists in the area, and to provide opportunities of volunteer work and shadowing experience in the community. The association shall at all times support the ideals, standards, and regulations of Harding University.
Contact Kevin Stewart - kstewart@harding.edu - Box 12272

Pre-Occupational Therapy Club (Pre-OT Club)
The purpose of the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club (Pre-OT Club) is to provide awareness of the current occupational therapy profession, graduate schools with accredited programs, provide a support network for Pre-OT students, as well as volunteer and community service opportunities.
Contact Tia Stone - tstone@harding.edu - Box 12274

Pre-Optometry Club, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Pre-Optometry Club is to better prepare currently enrolled Harding University pre-optometry students for admission to Colleges of Optometry; to help provide experiences and knowledge that result in more competitive optometry school applications; to build a network of support among students pursuing careers in optometry; to encourage relationships between students and professionals currently working in the industry; to facilitate optometry-related service opportunities; and to foster a better understanding of optometry as a career.
Contact Laurie Walker - lwalker3@harding.edu - Box 10764

Pre-Pharmacy Club, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Pre-Pharmacy Club is to foster a better understanding of pharmacy as a career, better prepare currently enrolled Harding University pre-pharmacy students for admission to Colleges of Pharmacy, to help provide experiences and knowledge that result in more competitive pharmacy school applications, give real-world experience in the "word of pharmacy", provide pre-pharmacy-related leadership opportunities, and sponsor pharmacy-related programs.
Contact Melissa Shipp - mmshipp@harding.edu - Box 12230
Cindy White - clwhite@harding.edu - Box 12272

Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Harding University
The purpose of the Harding University Pre-Physical Therapy Club is to foster a better understanding of Physical Therapy as a career; better prepare currently enrolled Harding University pre-physical therapy students for admission to physical therapy programs; help provide experiences and knowledge that result in more competitive physical therapy school applications; give real-world experience in the "world of physical therapy"; provide pre-physical therapy related leadership opportunities; and sponsor physical therapy-related programs.
Contact Hunter Finney - hfinney@harding.edu - Box 12292

Project Management Triathlon Team
The Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon (IPMT) is an undergraduate-level competition that tests competitors’ knowledge of the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide and their responses to case based scenarios.  The three events consist of team quiz bowl, individual all-star quiz bowl, and quick fire team challenge.  Each spring the top four students from the IS405 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Preparation class are selected to compete against other universities.
Contact Jake Stewart – jstewart@harding.edu - Box 10774

Psi Chi
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Contact Jeremiah Sullins - jsullins@harding.edu - Box 12260

Public Relations Organization (PRO)
The Public Relations Organization (PRO) is a student-run organization open to all majors. Activities include professional days, where the club will meet with communication professionals either on campus or around the state of Arkansas; host professional development seminars that focus on topics ranging from interview skills, to resume building, to digital portfolios; fundraising; and work with local organizations.
Contact April Fatula - afatula@harding.edu - Box 10812

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Quiz Team, Harding
The Harding Quiz Team is an academic sport open to all students and majors. Students practice their advanced trivia skills weekly and compete at different conferences throughout the year.
Contact Steven Barber - sbarber@harding.edu - Box 12290
Liann Gallagher - mgallagher@harding.edu - Box 12247

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Radio Station AM 1660
Radio Station AM 1660 is a low-power non-commercial AM service for the campus.  The purpose of the station is to provide a radio training facility for students and provide a radio service targeted specifically to Harding students.  The station is streamed worldwide on the internet at AM1660.harding.edu.
Contact Dutch Hoggatt - dhoggatt@harding.edu - Box 10765

Radio Station KVHU FM 95.3
Radio Station KVHU FM 95.3 is a commercial FM station serving central Arkansas.  The station is streamed worldwide on the internet at KVHU.harding.edu.
Contact Dutch Hoggatt - dhoggatt@harding.edu - Box 10765

Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
RTDNA is the world's largest professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession, consisting of more than 3,000 news directors, news associates, educators and students. Founded as a grassroots organization in 1946, the association is dedicated to setting standards for news gathering and reporting. For more information go to www.rtdna.org.
Contact Ginger Blackstone - gblackstone@harding.edu - Box 10765

Relay for Life at Harding University
The purpose of Relay for Life at Harding University is to provide an opportunity for students to bring cancer awareness to Harding and the surrounding community, as well as raise funds in support of the ongoing fight against cancer.  Relay for Life at Harding University seeks out other students and community members to let them know that they are not alone in their struggles while they, a family member, or a friend are battling against cancer.
Contact Lisa Bryant - lbryant1@harding.edu - Box 12254
Andrea Morris - amorris14@harding.edu - Box 10773

Rho Chi Society - Delta Omicron Chapter (Graduate - Professional Organization Only)
The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The Rho Chi Society seeks universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy, and as a community of scholars, to instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profession.
Contact Daniel Bailey - dbailey7@harding.edu - Box 12230

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S.A.L.T. (Scholars Advancing Learning and Teaching)
The objective of SALT is to provide education majors an opportunity to discuss issues in education on a local, state, and nation level. It provides idea workshops and training for the local teachers and becomes involved in promoting education for the children in the local schools. Membership is open. All secondary and Elementary Educations majors are encouraged to join.
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Scribblers Creative Writing Club
Scribblers Creative Writing Club is devoted to creative writing. Students bring original works of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drama, or other creative efforts to each meeting to share with the group and receive feedback (if desired). Some meetings are devoted to responding to prompts, hearing experts present on craft, or may be open-mic. Anyone who enjoys creative writing is welcome, regardless of major. No dues will be collected.
Contact Terry Engel - tengel@harding.edu - Box 12248

Serve Searcy
Serve Searcy is a student run organization that engages and inspires students to serve and build relationships with the community of Searcy. The purpose and goal of Serve Searcy is to give the community of Harding a way to get involved in serving and building relationships with those in Searcy. Serve Searcy's motto is "Bringing the Community of Mission to the Community".
Contact Carl Williamson - cawilliamson@harding.edu - Box 12280

Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society
Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society is a national academic honor society in entrepreneurship. This organization is open to students seeking Management degrees with entrepreneurship concentrations or minors in entrepreneurship. Founded to encourage the study of entrepreneurship practiced with high ethical standards, honor, and integrity, the organization seeks to recognize, honor, and reward students who work hard and succeed in their studies, and to provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurship students.
Contact David Kee - davidkee@harding.edu - Box 10774

Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta is an international English Honor Society. The purposes of the Society are literary, educational and charitable. The Society strives to: confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies; provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and to promote interest in literature and the English language in the surrounding communities; foster the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing; promote good fellowship among its members; and exhibit high standards of academic excellence.
Contact Michael Claxton - mclaxto1@harding.edu - Box 12248
Kathy Dillion - kdillion@harding.edu - Box 12248

Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Omicron Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Omicron is a nursing honor society with over 400 chapters. Harding's chapter, Epsilon Omicron, was installed in 1982. The purpose of the society is to recognize superior achievement; recognize the development of leadership qualities; foster high professional standards; encourage creative work; and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the nursing profession.
www.nursingsociety.org
Contact Kim Cooper - kcooper2@harding.edu - Box 12265
Kim Swenson - kswenson2@harding.edu - Box 12265

Sisters in Service (S.I.S.)
The goal of Sisters in Service (S.I.S.) is for Harding women to act as mentors and older sisters of local middle school girls in a way that reveals Christ to them. S.I.S. engages in an outreach program that enables Harding women to mentor middle school girls, and to grow in faith alongside having fun and making friends. This is accomplished through friendship and trust being built with activities and effort.
Contact Alicia Williamson - adwilliamson@harding.edu

Small Business Management Team
The Small Business Management teams normally are a product of MGT 3680.  The teams write a business plan that is submitted to the Reynolds Governor's Cup Business Plan competition in Little Rock, AR.  The top twelve written plans in the state are selected to make an oral presentation of their plans in Little Rock.  The top three plans are awarded cash prizes.
Contact Jon Wood - jwood18@harding.edu - Box 10774

Smiles for Christ
Smiles for Christ is a service project group that raises money to help children in Honduras.
Contact David Collins - dcollins@harding.edu - Box 10822

Social Work Student Association
The Social Work Student Association strives to be a voice for the voiceless.  The Social Work Student Association tries to imitate Christ in the way that they serve others by actively being His hands and feet.  Anyone is welcome to be a member of the Social Work Student Association regardless of declared major or classification.
Contact Kim Baker-Abrams - kbaker@harding.edu - Box 12260
Kathy Helpenstill - khelpenstill@harding.edu - Box 12260

Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)
The mission of the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) is to provide an opportunity for the members to increase management skills and expertise through participation in programs and services designed to improve the professional quality of their knowledge, performance, and leadership ability. SAM was founded in 1912 by the colleagues and disciples of Frederick Taylor, the "Father of Scientific Management." It is a non-profit organization run and built by hundreds of volunteers. SAM is an organization that focuses on general management skills.
Contact Glen Metheny - gmetheny@harding.edu - Box 10774

Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) Case Team
This 4-5 member team is selected by Management faculty each fall semester. These business students will receive a case story about an active business in January. Their task is to analyze the business as a consulting team and provide an oral presentation, at the International SAM Conference, to a panel of judges mapping out an action plan for the subject business. The conference location rotates between Orlando, Las Vegas, and Arlington. The top three University teams are recognized at the conference during an awards banquet.
Contact Glen Metheny – gmetheny@harding.edu - Box 10774

Society of Near Eastern Archaeology (SNEA)
The Society of Near Eastern Archaeology (SNEA) is made up of students and faculty who are interested in ancient history and the archaeology of the biblical world.  The meetings consist of lectures, presentations, and discussions of relevant biblical topics and finds.  Guest presenters have included Dr. Zvi Lederman (Tel Aviv University) Dr. Yossi Paz (of Open University in Israel), Dr. Richard Oster (Harding School of Theology), Dr. Evertt Huffard (Harding School of Theology), and Mr. Jacob Shock (MA in Egyptology from the University of Memphis).  Presenters from Searcy's Harding community have included Dr. John Fortner, Mrs. Janet Fortner, Dr. Julie Harris, Dr. Paul Haynie, Dr. Ken Neller, Dr. Duane Warden, and Dr. Dale Manor who is the club sponsor and serves as Field Director of the excavations at Tel Beth-Shemesh in Israel.  Meetings and lectures are free and are open to all students regardless of major.
Contact Dale Manor - dmanor@harding.edu - Box 12280

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Harding University Student Chapter
Founded in 1909, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists and journalism students. The organization, which boasts about 9,000 members, is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. For more information go to www.spj.org.
Contact Jim Miller - jemiller@harding.edu - Box 10765

Souvenirs
Souvenirs is a group devoted to the appreciation of great poetry. Each meeting is dedicated to the work of a particular poet or to a poetic theme. Anyone who enjoys reading poetry out loud is welcome, regardless of major. No dues will be collected.
Contact  Paulette Bane - pbane@harding.edu - Box 12248 
Michael Claxton - mclaxto1@harding.edu - Box 12248

Spring Break Missions
The Mitchell Center for Leadership and Ministry organizes short-term mission trips during spring break. All of the trips during spring break are student led and include both domestic and international locations. These trips are available for all interested students and are thoroughly planned and sanctioned by the University. The purpose of spring break mission opportunities is to encourage Kingdom expansion.
Contact Andrew Baker - abaker@harding.edu - Box 10750

String Quartet, Harding University
Contact Alicia Walls - arwalls@harding.edu - Box 10767

Student Academy of American Academy of Physician Assistants (Graduate/Professional Organization Only)
The purpose of the Harding University Chapter of the Student Academy of American Academy of Physician Assistants is to foster the personal and professional development of physician assistant students, encourage educational excellence, and advocate for student and professional issues.
Contact Nicole Mount - lmount@harding.edu - Box 12231

Student Association
The Student Association represents the student body to the administration and provides outlets for students to be involved in meaningful activities that support the mission of the university. The SA Executive Council is made up of four elected officers - president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The SA Senate is made up of a male and female representative for each class and international representative(s). The executive committee and the senate, except the freshman class representatives, are elected in the spring semester for the following year. Freshmen class representatives are elected in the fall semester of the year they serve. The SA also supports no more than 12 standing committees whose chairpersons and members are nominated by the SA president and approved by the vote of the Executive Council, the Senate, the SA sponsors, and the administration.
Contact Jill Davis - jdavis8@harding.edu - Box 10764

Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children
The purpose of the Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is to advance the education of exceptional individuals and to promote related educational, scientific, and charitable purposes. The chapter supports The Council for Exceptional Children in all its efforts and participates in all appropriate governance activities of The Council for Exceptional Children.
Contact Carol Douglass - cdouglass@harding.edu - Box 12254

Student Finance Association (SFA)
The Student Finance Association (SFA) is a campus organization that exists to promote understanding of the field of Finance and to further the development of Finance students at Harding by nurturing their finance interests and developing their professional skills. Monthly meetings bring together students and finance professionals who share their experiences in finance-related fields including banking, real estate, wealth management, insurance and investment analysis. Although the SFA is focused on the interests and needs of Finance majors, involvement is open to any Harding student.
Contact David Johnson - djohnson@harding.edu - Box 10774

Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP)  (Graduate - Professional Organization Only)
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is a 45,000 member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, home care agencies, long-term facilities, and other components of health systems. An important element in achieving the goals of the ASHP is providing a mechanism at every school of pharmacy whereby students are afforded increased opportunities to learn about pharmacy practice in health systems. ASHP believes this is best achieved through the establishment of student societies of health-system pharmacy, directly affiliated with the respective ASHP Affiliated State Chapter and close linked to programs, services, and activities of the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum. 
Contact Mallory Turner - mlturner@harding.edu - Box 12230

Students for Life, Harding University
The purpose of Harding University Students for Life is to inform, organize, and activate pro-life students on campus.  Members of Harding University Students for Life work to protect life from conception to natural death, particularly those lives threatened by induced abortion, infanticide, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia.  In furtherance of these goals, members seek to promote respect for life at Harding University and on a local, state and national level, to educate others on life issues, to help those in need so that life is a promising choice, and to work with others who share common goals.
Contact Nicholas Boone - nboone@harding.edu - Box 12248

Supporting Peers in Computing, Engineering, and the Sciences (SPICES)
Contact Taylor Williams - tzwilliams@harding.edu - Box 12290

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Thundering Herd (Marching Band)
The Thundering Herd is open to any Harding University student with band experience.  Students audition prior to the beginning of the fall semester.  The Thundering Herd plays at all home football games and various other events.
Contact Eric Colgrove - band@harding.edu - Box 10767

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Ultimate Club (Sky Bisons), Harding University Women's 
The purpose of the Harding University Women's Ultimate Club (Sky Bisons) is to glorify God in all that they do, promote the sport of Ultimate Frisbee among women, provide a competitive learning environment and promote a team atmosphere.
Contact Justin Bland - jrbland@harding.edu - Box 12281

Ultimate Frisbee Club, Harding University 
The purpose of the Harding University Frisbee Club is to glorify God in all that they do, promote the sport of ultimate Frisbee, provide a competitive learning environment and promote a team atmosphere.
Contact Whitaker Jordan - wrjordan@harding.edu - Box 12263

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Veterans Association, Harding
Contact Shawn Fisher - sfisher@harding.edu - Box 12247

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Wind Ensemble, Harding University
Auditions for the Harding University Wind Ensemble are held in December of each year and are open to any Harding University student.  Five concerts are performed in the spring on campus.
Contact Eric Colgrove - elcolgrove@harding.edu - Box 10767

Women of COBA
The Women of COBA welcomes all female students in the College of Business as well as individuals with Integrated Marketing Communications majors and Business minors. Their goal is to create an inclusive environment for all females going into the workforce while also establishing deeper relationships with their peers. The Women of COBA strive to unite female students, build greater confidence in their abilities, and provide more insight into what life looks like for women in the business world.
Contact Sarah McGaha - smcgaha@harding.edu - Box 10774

 

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Women in Science and Engineering is focused on empowering and giving community to the women of science and engineering at Harding. WISE uplifts, encourages, and guides each other through the life of being a science major and later a science professional. WISE focuses on learning from the female leaders at Harding about what life is like after college, in grad school, motherhood, job settings, and society as a whole. At the end of the day, WISE is focused on the Creator and glorifying God though the gifts and passions with which He has blessed them.
Contact Jaime Murphy - jmurphy3@harding.edu - Box 12272

 

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Young Americans for Liberty at Harding University
The mission of the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is to train, educate, and mobilize youth activists committed to "winning on principle". The goal of YAL is to cast the leaders of tomorrow and reclaim the policies, candidates, and direction of our government.
Contact David Kee - davidkee@harding.edu - Box 10774

 

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