"While Bio/a was a great deal tougher academically than I had anticipated, I profited as much or more in personal growth as in my acquisition of knowledge. At Bio/a I've learned to think for mysell and not Jet others think for me. I've come to know God better, as I know myself better.,, Steve Clark Student Body President, 1981-82 Student Activities DEVOTIONAL LIFE
The university believes the spiritual life of the individual student in the midst of a program of study to be of utmost importance. Therefore, every student is urged to set aside time , both morning and evening, for personal devotions. In addition to these personal devotional periods , undergraduate students meet daily , Monday through Friday, for a half-hour chapel service with worship and praise as the primary purpose. The chapel programs include speakers chosen from faculty, alumni, students and visiting guests, musical groups, Christian films, drama and other special events. Each fall, soon after classes are in progress , there is a Spiritual Emphasis Week. Once each semester the school observes a planned Day of Prayer and informal prayer groups meet as a regular part of dormitory life . The Torrey Memorial Bible Conference and the Missionary Conference are high points in the development of the spiritual life of the student. Attendance is required at all of these events. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS The Associated Students is the undergraduate student govern ment of Biola University in which all students registered for seven units or more are members. The Associated Students has as its stated purpose: to promote the interests and welfare of the students, to coordinate student activities and to provide lead ership which will work to present each student perfect in Christ. The representative power of the student membership is vested in the Associated Students Council. The A.S. Council is composed of twelve members who work together as a team to carry on the functions of the government. The Council includes the A.S. president , Chapel Board chairman, SMU president , Student Ser vices Board chairman, Social Activities Board chairman, Ath letic Board chairman, Publications Board chairman, Biola Men president, King 's Daughters president, Student Relations Board, controller and secretary. All of these , with the exception of the secretary, are voting members. Members of the A .S . Council are responsible for all formalized dialogue with the administration and faculty of the university. They gather weekly to discuss business , resolve conflicts and initiate programs . All students are welcome to attend and partici pate in all regular meetings of the council. Council members have their offices located on the upper level of the Student Union Building. Tuition fees paid by graduate students do not include membership in the Associated Students .
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