resources, the SGA has a direct influence upon the quality of campus life by providing programs, co-sponsoring others, and appropriating funds to support various student initiatives in strengthening the quality of campus life. The four executive officers of the SGA – the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer – are elected by a vote of the student body. The SGA officers, along with elected representatives of all campus residences, commuter students, and elected representatives of each class make up the Student Assembly, a student organization responsible for legislating issues of student life and an important element in the College governance system. Every student admitted to Lyon is a member of the SGA. Students are encouraged to vote in elections and to convey their opinions and concerns to their representatives who work with the administration to plan activities and strengthen student life at the College. The Constitution and by-laws of the SGA are in the Student Handbook.
Outdoor Program The Lyon Education & Adventure Program (LEAP) provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to have fun, learn, grow and develop outdoor skills, leadership skills, and an appreciation for the environment. This program takes advantage of the ready accessibility to the many opportunities afforded by Lyon’s location in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Outdoor Recreation trips are at the forefront of the program along with workshops and clinics to learn new skills in the outdoors and apply them to the classroom and life. LEAP also offers a Leadership Development Program designed to put students in leadership roles and allows them to practice their decision-making skills, promote self discovery, confidence and other leadership skills. Students can also attend skill workshops and become co-leaders on outdoor trips. They can progress through the program to become a full trip coordinator and then eventually plan and run trips themselves. This requires a commitment to the program and some additional medical training and competence. Outdoor Recreation trips are open to all students. There is a selection process for participation in the Leadership Development Program.
Campus Ministry The Campus Ministry Program is based on the conviction that opportunities for religious expression, the search for moral values, and responsible community involvement are basic to education in the context of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The program offers a broad spectrum of activities and experiences designed to inspire
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