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nights each week during fall and spring semesters providing a variety of activities including for selection include academic achievement and potential contributions to the community
basketball, badminton, volleyball, Ping-Pong, aerobics, weight lifting and games. Students at large, and promise of future usefulness as a citizen.
are urged to consult the bulletin boards for announcements in this area.
All-Alabama Academic Team
Cheerleaders All-Alabama Academic Team nominations are made annually in conjunction with the
The cheerleading program consists of males and females and one mascot, Battle the selection of the All-USA Academic Team. Southern Union shall nominate two (2) students
Bison. Cheerleaders cheer at all home games for both the men and women’s basketball from each campus. The purpose of this program is to provide statewide recognition to
programs. Cheerleaders are expected to schedule their classes around practice times as outstanding two-year college students based on academic and leadership performance.
determined by the coach. In addition to practice, cheerleaders are required to attend weight
lifting/workout sessions. Try-outs are held in April each year. Candidates are evaluated at a Ms. Homecoming
clinic session and an official try-out. Candidates are notified in writing if they are eligible A female student is selected by popular vote of the student population to receive this
to become a part of the SU Cheer team. Cheerleaders must be full time students, maintain honor at the annual homecoming basketball game. Qualifications and guidelines are
a 2.0 GPA and be in good standing both academically and socially. specified in the SGA Constitution.

Homecoming Week Southern Union Ambassadors
Hundreds of alumni and friends return to the Wadley campus to reconnect with their Southern Union Ambassadors serve as the official host and hostess group for various
alma mater, reminisce with classmates at reunion events, and join current students and activities on campus including orientation, registration, recruitment days, tutorial sessions,
faculty in celebrating SU Homecoming. Festivities include the pep rally, alumni reception, tournaments, homecoming, and graduation. Membership is limited to those selected by
basketball game, and coronation of Ms. Homecoming. Homecoming Week is sponsored a screening process. Ambassadors must maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average
by the Student Government Association. and their conduct must be above reproach. Southern Union Ambassadors represent the top
students at Southern Union. Students apply for consideration through the Dean of Student
SUSCC Alumni Association Development. Handbook Student
Membership in the Southern Union Alumni Association is available to any person who
has previously enrolled at the college. The Association meets at least once yearly, usually STUDENT RECORDS POLICY
during the summer. A major project of the Association is supporting a scholarship fund. As Provided By
Public Law 93-380: Protection of Rights and
Baptist Campus Ministries Privacy of Parents and Students
The BCM is a student organization which seeks to create a fellowship of students and Southern Union State Community College maintains information about students which
provide for them experiences of personal Christian growth and maturity. It further provides facilitates educational development of the student and effective administration of the college.
opportunities for Christian ministry on campus and in the students’ home communities. In order to guarantee the rights of privacy and access as provided by the Family Educational
Sponsored by the State Baptist Student Union, students of any denomination are invited to Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Southern Union has formulated the following policies and
participate. procedures:

STUDENT HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS A. General Policy
No information from records, files, or data directly related to a student, other than
Most Outstanding Students public information defined below, shall be disclosed to individuals, or agencies, out-
Three students, one each from the academic, technical, and health sciences divisions, side the college without the written consent of the student, except pursuant to a lawful
are chosen annually by faculty committees representing each division and recognized at subpoena or court order, or except in the case of educational or governmental officials
the spring graduation for their demonstrated academic record and leadership skills. The as provided by law. Information contained in such records may be shared within the
most outstanding academic student is designated as the James B. Allen scholar. The late college.
Honorable James B. Allen, United States Senator from Alabama, established the award to Students shall have access to all such information with the exceptions set out below
recognize a student with outstanding “character, leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and in accordance with the procedure outlined within this policy statement.
sportsmanship.”
B. Definition of Student
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges For the purposes of this policy, a “student” is defined as, “any individual currently
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges is a designation by a national or previously enrolled in any course(s) offered by Southern Union State Community
organization to recognize outstanding college students. Selection for Who’s Who is through College.”
a faculty committee recommendation that is appointed by the Dean of Students. Criteria