Student Clubs and Organizations

Current Graduate Student Clubs

American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter

The American Library Association focuses on national issues in library and information science. ALA also actively promotes involvement in professional activities, exchanges ideas and information about trends, issues, and opportunities in the profession.

Physicians Assistant Student Society

PA Student Society is for students interested in the career field of a Physician Assistant.  This organization creates different opportunities for students interested in the PA field.

Progressive Librarians Guild (PLG)

PLG serves as an open forum for the discussion of progressive issues affecting librarianship.  In addition, PLG is concerned with trends and issues related to professional ethics.  The organization also strives to increase awareness of national and local issues in library and information science.   

Special Libraries Association (SLA)

The St. Catherine University Special Libraries Association Student Group is dedicated to promoting student involvement in the Special Library Association (SLA), enriching their experiences in the Masters of Library and Information Science Program, and providing unique and informative programs throughout the year.

Student Archivists Association (SAA)

SAA assists students interested in the archives gain professional experience in preserving and identifying records of enduring value.  Opportunities include creating awareness of the archives field through panel discussions, outreach activities, networking opportunities, and a community partnership program to assist members in gaining experience preserving archives.

Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)

The St. Catherine University chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) seeks to empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase diversity, equity, and inclusion for a more transformative occupational therapy profession. 

Physical Therapy Club

The purpose of this organization is to bring all DPT and PTA program students together and educate the St. Catherine University community about physical therapy.

Starting a Club for Graduate Students

If you are interested in starting a new club for graduate students, you will need to complete and submit the chartering form linked below. You will also need to create a constitution to be submitted with the form.  Once you have completed the chartering paperwork and constitution, please email it to gsab@stkate.edu for review. 

At a minimum, you will need five interested students and a faculty or staff advisor.  

Questions about starting a new club should be directed to gsab@stkate.edu