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Development of the whole person is vital to any student
living as a Wesley College Warrior. The Office of Student
Affairs has the responsibility of ensuring each student
becomes embedded in the Wesley College community. The thriving
community is what sets Wesley College apart. We welcome
you to become a part of this community of diverse people
that are growing academically, spiritually, physically
and socially together.
Whether you desire to play sports, enjoy delicious meals,
unique mission experiences, express your musical gifts
or enhance your creative writing skills. Wesley College’s
student life is for you. You will not only share your gifts,
but your gifts will be cultivated. From Dorm Devotions
to Derby Day, we are certain that you will love student
life at Wesley College.
Alpha Chi Omega membership is awarded to students who
have been named to the Dean’s List or the President’s List
for two consecutive semesters and have successfully completed
Christian Service requirements. The purpose of this institutional
honor society is to promote
scholarship
and Christian character, to recognize achievement, and
to encourage perpetuation of a high academic standard.
Delta Epsilon Chi is a national scholarship and leadership
honor society sponsored by the Association for Biblical
Higher Education. One graduating senior per year is selected
by faculty vote.
Ensembles are organized as occasion demands and opportunity
for expression arises. Ensemble members must meet requirements
for representing the college.
The Ministerial
Partnership is an organization for ministerial
students that provides information and dialogue to enhance
the pastoral ministries of its members.
The Wesley Mission
Fellowship is an organization for those
interested in the work of missions. The WMF sponsors projects
to help missions and churches that have special needs.
The WMF also plan an annual mission trip.
The Non-traditional
Student Organization provides academic
and social support to students who are at least 24 years
of age and who are either returning to college or entering
college for the first time. Younger students in off-campus
living situations may also be considered
nontraditional
students.
The Student Government
Association is the governing body
of the students. Elected by the student body and functioning
under its own constitution, the Student Council serves
as a liaison between the students and the faculty and administration.
It makes a valuable contribution to the
college
by sponsoring special activities and promoting Christian
fellowship and cooperation between these two groups.
Summer Travel Teams representing Wesley College minister
in summer youth camps across the Southeast United States.
These camps bring junior high and high school students
into a life-changing encounter with the Lord.
The Wesley College
Praise Band, This Far, is made up of
student instrumentalists and singers. The Praise Band leads
worship in the college chapel and serves as a unique ministry
team in school and retreat settings. Members are selected
by audition.
Wesley Players is an organization designed to increase
interest in theatrics. Those involved understand the place
of role playing both in education and in entertaining and
recognize the various types and styles of acting.
Spiritual Warriors are the Drama Team which represents
the college and ministers through the use of dramatic elements,
including skits, sign-language and black light drama.
Residence Halls
Partain
Hall for women and Harrallson Hall for men are residence
halls conveniently located on the Wesley College campus.
Rooms are approximately 16’6” by 11’9” and fully furnished.
Residence halls are arranged in a suite plan such that
two adjacent rooms share one full bath. Internet is provided
to all residents. In order to receive maximum benefit
from the discipleship nature of the Wesley College experience,
all students under 21 who do not live with a parent or
guardian live in an on-campus residence hall. All rooms
and room assignments are contracted for the semester.
Rooms are reserved when a deposit is received. Policies
pertaining to visitation, guests, campus leave, curfew,
and residence hall environment are available in the Student
Handbook. Television sets, radios, microwave ovens, popcorn
poppers, refrigerators, CD players, and personal computers
are permitted in the residence halls on campus. In addition
to a fantastic living space, students grow together spiritually
with weekly dorm devotions.
Dining Hall
The dining
hall is open 7 days a week. The cost of meals for resident
students is included in the room and board fee. Off-campus
students and guests may purchase a meal ticket or meals
individually. Meal schedules and prices are posted at
the entrance to the dining hall. The director of food
services can accommodate campus guests when arrangements
are made according to the Student Handbook.
Various
opportunities for ministry are available to students
through both on-campus and off-campus venues. An annual
mission’s convention gives students the opportunity to
respond to the Great Commission. Guest speakers who have
made significant contributions to missions are scheduled.
Students are given the opportunity to make a faith promise
pledge through the Wesley Missionary Fund. Some students
apply to be summer travelers for the college by being
a face for evangelism and college recruitment at summer
camps across the Southeast United States. Other students
voluntarily do weekly evangelism in the parking lot of
strip clubs in downtown Jackson. Additionally, many churches
and Christian organization post opportunities for Christian
service at Wesley College.
Intramural Athletics
Each student
is urged to participate in intramural athletics. The
program offers opportunities for team and individual
competition in basketball, softball, table tennis, billiards,
volleyball, and other activities.
Intercollegiate Sports
Wesley
College
is represented
in intercollegiate
basketball
by the
Wesley
Warriors.
The Warriors
play a
full intercollegiate
schedule
as a member
of Division
II of the
National
Christian
College
Athletic
Association.
The Wesley
Warriors
hold the
1996-97
League
of Christian
Colleges
national
championship
in men’s
basketball.
Students
participating
in intercollegiate
sports
must meet
the Student
Handbook
requirements
for representing
the college. Click
here to
visit the
Wesley
Athletics
website...
Chapel
Chapel
services are held each Tuesday and Thursday while school
is in session. Worship in chapel services is led by This
Far, a praise band and vocal group comprised of Wesley
College students. The music of chapel services incorporates
both new praise songs and standard hymns of the church.
Speakers include pastors, evangelists, missionaries, faculty
members, students, Christian leaders, business people,
and community servants. Services at Wesley College allow
students, faculty, and staff to respond to God’s Presence
in a number of ways, including prayer at the chapel altars.
Revival Services
Recognizing
the primary importance of spirituality in a Christian
education, Wesley College begins each semester with a
series of revival services. Wesley brings in speakers
– many well known – to uplift, encourage, and challenge
students to become the men and women of God
He has
created them to be.
Discipleship
Students
and faculty members join together in small groups each
year for the purpose of mentoring, discipleship, and
accountability. Each student has the opportunity to join
one of these men’s or women’s groups. Devotions are held
regularly in the residence halls, and midweek Bible studies
are held on campus.
Missions
An annual
missions convention gives students the opportunity to
respond to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Guest
speakers who have made significant contributions to missions
are scheduled. At Wesley College, the Missionary Prayer
Band (MPB) is the campus missions organization. The MPB
sponsors projects and fundraisers throughout the year
to assist missions and churches with specific ministry
needs. The MPB also arranges for an annual missions trip
for Wesley College students. Mission trips in recent
years have been made to Mexico, New Mexico Navajo reservations,
Florida Penial Missions, Belize, and Japan.
Celebration
Celebration
is a
spiritual retreat and college preview event in which youth from across
the Southeast visit Wesley College
for a weekend. This weekend includes a concert, worship services, and
activities for the youth.
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