Former Dean of Enrollment Management, Jimmy Clarke, founded the Student Orientation Staff in the late 1980s.  Dr. Clark now works for the Office for the Governor of the State of Louisiana.  SOS was founded as a student organization rooted in the spirit of volunteerism.  This organization was designated to offer students an opportunity to give back to the University by assisting incoming students with their transition into college.  The organization was also designed to develop and strengthen personal leadership skills among the membership.

Since its inception, SOS has developed a reputation of being one of the premier student organizations on campus.  In its place "where students become leaders."  Our leaders guide new students in making a successful transition into college by promoting school spirit, campus involvement, and academic excellence.