FPU is committed to assisting students in developing character and competence to become effective leaders — those who inspire, empower, and serve others. There are many opportunities to participate in leadership roles:
- Affinity Group Leaders
- Campus Ministry Student Assistants*
- Commuter Assistants
- Intercultural Learning Center Sunny Guides
- International Activities Leaders
- Peer Mentors*
- Recreation Coordinators
- Resident Assistants*
- Assistant Resident Assistants*
- Student Activities Board
- Student Government Association*
- President*
- Vice-President*
- Chief of Staff
- Clubs Coordinator
- Finance Manager
- Marketing & Communication Coordinator
- Media Bird
- Freshman/Sophomore Representative
- Upper-class Representative
- Worship Team*
The benefit of participating includes:
- Attending the annual leadership retreat.
- Developing leadership skills through training, scholarship and application.
- Building relationships with administration, faculty, staff and peers.
- Enhancing and improving leadership competence by planning and participating in projects and events.
- The satisfaction of working hard to make a difference.
*The responsibilities of the following position include expectations for the spiritual care and/or spiritual leadership of FPU students: Peer Mentors, President and Vice President of the Student Government Association, and Resident Assistants. Therefore, applicants must display evidence of a Christian faith and a lifestyle compatible with the Fresno Pacific University confession of faith. They must also sign indicating that they are in agreement with the FPU confession of faith as well as the Fresno Pacific University Idea which are reflective of FPU's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and its roots in the Anabaptist movement. The official confession of faith for the university can be found online at:
https://www.fresno.edu/about/our-mission/confession-faith.
The Fresno Pacific Idea can be located online at:
https://www.fresno.edu/about/our-mission/fresno-pacific-idea.
Recognized University Clubs
- Aspiring Educators Association
- Crim Club
- FPU Club Folklorico
- Glass House
- International Club
- Literary Club
- Nursing Club
- Pre-Health Club
- Sunbird Sweepers Club
- Wilderness Club
Recognized University Affinity Groups
- Catholic Gatherings
- Delight
- Fellaship
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Haven