Student Leadership

Leadership Opportunities

Be empowered to lead now. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, even as freshmen. With over 300 leadership roles available in organizations and clubs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to cultivate leadership skills, gain meaningful experience, and foster a sense of belonging on campus.

Office of the Student Body President

The Office of the Student Body President provides leadership for the Taylor Student Organization cabinets and serves as student representatives to the Taylor administration. The Student Body President, Vice President, and Secretary partner with the Taylor University President, members of the Senior Leadership Team, and faculty to provide student perspectives, concerns, and work towards beneficial solutions on a variety of issues. Additionally, they work on campaign initiatives and provide ongoing effective communication to the Student Body.

Student Senate

In collaboration with the Student Body President, the Student Senate also serves as a primary representative body for the students of Taylor University. By spending time with other students, discussing pertinent issues, and meeting with faculty, staff, and members of the administration, Student Senators help bridge the gap between university leadership and students. Senators are chosen via student elections at the end of each year and serve a one-year term.

Inter-Class Council (ICC)

A group of student-elected class officers, ICC is dedicated to promoting class and campus unity. Each class has four student representatives that work together to provide innovative, competitive, and engaging class and community events.

Key Events

• Taylathon: We turn the sidewalks and pathways you walk to class everyday into a bike racing course. Each class recruits women and men who ride for their class and seek to win the Golden Wheel. Riders ride one or two laps then exchange the bike with a teammate in front of cheering students and seek to avoid the dead-man zone.  
• Airband: Besides being the most hype college lip-syncing and dancing competition, Airband practices and performances provide an opportunity for students to bond and make memories and friends that will last a lifetime.
• A Very Lindsay Christmas: ICC partners with the President to throw an all-campus Christmas party following the silent Night Game. Christmas cookies, campus traditions, and karaoke converge to complete this magical night at Taylor.

Student Activities Council (SAC)

SAC develops inclusive, innovative, and fun all-campus programming while growing together as servant leaders. SAC events celebrate our Christ-centered community and create a true sense of hospitality and belonging on campus.

Key Events

• MyGen: An event for students to show off their talents by performing contemporary songs from when the graduating class was born until now.
• Nostalgia Night: A night for students to perform songs from before the graduating class was born.
• Ice Cream Social: On the very first night that classes begin, SAC throws a giant lawn party near the Sammy Statues using ice cream, yard games, and music to bring the community together.
• The President’s Ball: Dress up in your favorite dress or shirt and tie and come join the President and his wife on the dance floor. This event is fast becoming a Taylor favorite!

Integration of Faith and Culture (IFC)

IFC creates programs that help develop a Christian aesthetic that deepens understanding and discernment of the arts, popular arts, and culture in light of faith. IFC programs invite students to examine the mystery and fullness of faith, grace, creation, and redemption through events such as film screenings, concerts, hosting visiting artists, book readings, and more.

Key Events

• Fabrica: Imagine a playful fashion show with volunteer models representing diverse students, body types, and fashion sensibilities all demonstrating how fashion can be a fun expression of color and fabric, thrifted and hand-made clothes, shoes, and accessories.
• Fall Fest: An event that takes place outdoors on a crisp fall evening and celebrates student singers and musicians performing covers and original music.
• Silent Disco: Show up to dance the night away with friends as you enjoy curated and themed playlist music, glowing headphones, and lots of off-key singing.

Intercultural Organizations

We invite you to join our community at Taylor University, where you will find friendship and opportunities to grow as a global citizen. We welcome everyone - including American ethnic students, missionary and third culture kids, and international students - to find belonging in an intentional community and share their experiences with others.

OIP offers intercultural organizations that celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of our student body, provide leadership opportunities, and create deep, meaningful connections. Our programs and events are open to all students and celebrate our cultural heritage, encourage global engagement, and highlight the Imago Dei in every person. Email Nate Chu for more information or stop by our office in the Boren Campus Center.

PAX (Student Mental Health Awareness Cabinet)

PAX strives to create a culture of care and support that values the holistic health of each individual and seeks to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and promote help-seeking behaviors related to mental health. In conjunction with Counseling and Support services, PAX seeks to empower students and staff to live healthy, fulfilling lives and to achieve their full potential in Christ.

• Walk for Life: Join PAX to raise awareness of suicide prevention by walking for yourself or family and friends in your life who have struggled to see and feel their belovedness in Christ.
• Santa Paws: PAX gathers a wide array of dogs and puppies from the community in December for a night of de-stressing with dogs and hot chocolate.
• WolfPAX: In promotion of the mental health benefits of walking and running, students gather several Saturday mornings throughout the year to walk or run together as well as enjoy coffee, donuts, and fellowship afterwards.

Birrama Creative

Birrama Creative is a group of designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, and social media personnel who provide all the digital and visual assets for campus events. The Birrama Creative team’s work entails: branding, visual identities, illustration, advertising, packaging, strategic campaign development, and publication design. One of Birrama’s key design projects is Collide, a student-written and student-designed magazine that highlights campus art and culture.

Asian Students’ Intercultural Association (ASIA)

ASIA invites the Taylor community to grow in understanding of all the Asian cultures represented on campus. Lunar New Year Celebration, Ramen Nights, and Asian Street Market are some events all are welcome to attend. 

Black Student Union (BSU)

BSU explores and shares Africa-rooted cultures and their history. We celebrate the various cultures of the Black community in the US and abroad. BSU welcomes everyone interested in increasing their knowledge and building relationships within African American society.

International Student Society (ISS)

ISS fosters community among the international student body. Far from home, ISS helps international students find a sense of family and community. Through events like FRIceDAY and Badminton Night, ISS brings all students together to celebrate, explore the rich backgrounds on campus, and have fun together through various programs and social activities.

Latino Student Union (LSU)

LSU welcomes all students interested in learning and experiencing more about the rich tapestry of the Latin world. LSU’s overarching goal is to create awareness of the Latin world through various campus events like Con La Familia and Salsa Tasting Night.

Middle East Collegiate Association (MECA)

MECA welcomes all students to engage and learn about Middle Eastern culture, religion, and politics. Through speakers, music, media, language, food, and interaction with people from the Middle East, MECA desires to counteract negative stereotypes and provide a balanced perspective on the region.

MuKappa

MuKappa, an international organization founded at Taylor University, provides a supportive environment for missionary kids (MKs) and third culture kids (TCKs). The MuKappa organization helps students appreciate and embrace their diverse cultural background while learning to integrate into the American community. All students are welcome to participate in events.

Multicultural Student Association (MSA)

MSA aims to restore cross-cultural relationships, while breaking down various barriers that divide Taylor University. Through thoughtful programming, MSA fuels critical conversations while hosting events like Boxes and Walls, Multicultural Worship Night, and Mosaic Night—a night where students share their cultures through dancing, storytelling, and singing.

Taylor University Community Gospel Choir (TUCGC)

The Taylor University Community Gospel Choir proclaims the ministry of reconciliation through performing black gospel music and dance. This choir is open to all Taylor University students, staff, and faculty members. New members are accepted at the start of every semester.