Activities Programming Board

Activities Programming Board (APB)

The Newport College Activities Programming Board (APB) serves as the overall coordinating body for all student activities and programs. It is APB 's goal to develop and maintain quality, diversity, and regularity in all student programs and activities. As a branch of the Student Government Association, APB works cooperatively with all SGA recognized student organizations to better plan, coordinate, and evaluate campus programming. Through this coordinated effort, APB hopes to encourage a greater sense of unity and participation in activities throughout the campus community. Students interested in APB should contact Box 636 for more information or see the Director of Student Activities for more information.

Resident Student Association (RSA)

The Resident Student Association (RSA) affords leadership and involvement opportunities for all residential students. RSA serves as a voice for on-campus students about residence hall policies and issues. The group also sponsors campus-wide activities such as residence hall Trick-or-Treat and the Spring Formal. Newport College is a member of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and RSA participates in leadership conferences for the Central Atlantic region.

Student Government Association (SGA)

It is the responsibility of Newport College's SGA to serve as the representative voice of the student population; to encourage understanding and respect for the tradition of peace, service, and inner direction; to recognize and aid worthy student organizations; and to promote pride in the College. The SGA seeks to serve all the students' desires for improved student services and academic programs, as well as to promote honest and open communications among students, faculty, administrators, and staff. The SGA Steering Committee is also responsible for the allocation of the student activity fee. All registered and enrolled students of Newport College main campus are members of the Student Government Association.
Any member of the SGA has the right to present a concern or grievance in accordance with the SGA Bylaws (Article I,Section I).

Any member of SGA has the right to appeal a decision in accordance with the SGA Bylaws (Article I, Section II). The SGA Board meets every Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.in the SGA office with the exception of the second Tuesday of each month. On this day,meetings are held at 4:00 p.m.in Mann Lounge. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.