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The Black United Student's organization, or
B.U.S. as it is called, is a student driven organization designed
to promote a unified student entity, provide an atmosphere for
intellectual growth, offer opportunities for leadership development
and planning, and delivering programs each semester to appeal to
the social and intellectual needs of students. B.U.S. operates under
the auspices of the Center for African American Students' Programs
and campaigns each semester to strengthen it membership. For membership
or additional information, contact the CAASP.
 Black fraternities and sororities are under the auspices of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. and the Marshall University Office for
Student Affairs, Stephen Hensley, Dean. The organizations are not directly supported or administrated by the CAASP, however the Center
often works to support and promote select functions that are line with the mission of the CAASP. Many fraternity and sorority members
actively attend programs sponsored by the CAASP and hold membership in B.U.S.
The following groups are currently chartered and active on the Marshall
University campus:
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
For additional information, contact the Office of Student Affairs: (304) 696-6422. Visit the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. of Marshall University's homepage at: www.marshall.edu/nphc
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The governing spirit of the Society is to provide an essential foundation for learning, personal growth, and academic success
through active participation in planned enrichment experiences. The Society aspires to support and nurture African American students in
character building, leadership skills, professional maturity and service to others. The Society recognizes the uniqueness and positive
attributes associated with one's ethnicity and will challenge students to achieve greater prosperity and balance for leadership in
diverse and multicultural environments in today's society.
Admission and Sustenance Requirements
- Admission to the Society of Black Scholars is exclusive to African Americans enrolled as full time students at Marshall University.
- All candidates must have and maintain an academic scholarship utilized to support his/her education at Marshall University.
- Membership in the Society will be terminated if the student's scholarship is terminated. However, if ones scholarship is terminated due to lack of available funding, continued status in the Society is contingent upon maintenance of a 3.0 overall GPA and meeting attendance requirements, as noted below.
- Each student must attend 70% of scheduled activities, unless excused by Director. Planned activities may include lectures, formal receptions, art/cultural enrichment outings, special presentations, and related functions.
- Students whose academic performance is less than a 2.75 g.p.a. during any given semester will be automatically terminated from the Society.
- All members of the Society are required to assist in planning and/or implementation of the Outstanding Black High School Students Weekend in November of each year under the direction of the Center for African American Student's Programs.
- All members of the Society are required to arrange and participate in a meeting with the Director at least twice per semester for the purpose of discussing and evaluating progress on personal and academic goals, problem analysis, evaluation of ones' commitment to the standards associated with Society membership, and to secure support and assistance for short and long term academic goals.
For membership or online application information, contact the CAASP.
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