Nashville State Community College
Student Activities
Nashville State has honor, social, and professional clubs. Charters of all organizations are on file in the office of the Dean of Students. Any organization not chartered is not recognized
as part of the college community.
The organization and administration of student activities is a function of the Dean of Students.
Student Government Association
(Student Participation in Campus Decision-Making)
The Student Government Association represents the student body at Nashville State. The SGA serves the vital role of liaison between the campus administration and the student body. A designated member of the SGA is a member of the Nashville State Executive Committee, which is the policy-making committee of the college. The SGA is charged with the responsibility of communicating the ideas and opinions of the student body at-large to the administration of the college. Members of the SGA are elected by popular vote and serve for a term of one year. The SGA office is located in the Student Services Building, D-13.
All standing committees at the college include a student representative. It is the responsibility of each standing committee chair to appoint, with the President's approval, a student representative to each campus committee.
Student Life Council
The purpose of the Student Life Council is to promote cooperation and communication among student organizations. The Council consists of faculty, staff, and a representative from each active student organization.
Student Publications
The Falcon, the college newspaper of Nashville State, is edited and published periodically by students during the year for the purpose of informing students and staff of pertinent upcoming events, to provide students with an expression of opinions and views, and to increase student awareness of campus life. There is a faculty advisor to the college newspaper.
Tetrahedra is an independent, nonprofit journal published annually by Nashville State. The journal recognizes the artistic talents of the college community through the publication of selected poems, short fiction, and essays, promoting the humanities at the college. Current students, alumni, staff, and faculty are encouraged to submit manuscripts/artwork for publication in this journal.
All publications produced by students at Nashville State may serve as forums for expression of ideas concerning issues and events of interest. Views expressed in the publications are not necessarily the views of the student body as a whole, the college, or the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Student Organizations
Black Student Organization
Campus Crusade for Christ
Early Childhood Education Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
International Student Association
Kappa Beta Delta
NSCC Debate Club
Occupational Therapy Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Student Government Association
Student Life Council
Students for the Environment
Tau Alpha Pi
Tennessee College Democrats
Tennessee College Republicans
Toastmasters
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY CONCERNING STUDENT ACTIVITIES
All publications produced by students at Nashville State may serve as forums for expression of ideas concerning issues and events of interest. Views expressed in the publications are not necessarily the views of the student body as a whole, the college, or the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Black Student Organization
This organization serves as a support group for African-American students, as well as a service organization for all students. One of the main objectives of the BSO is to heighten awareness of the many and varied contributions that the African-American culture has made to our society. Ms.Evelyn Hadley, 353-3233, w-90 and Dr. Barbara Baker, 353-3593, serve as BSO advisors.
Campus Crusade for Christ
Members of Campus Crusade for Christ understand how difficult it can be for college students who are trying to grow up as Christians. The group meets weekly and is open to individuals from all denominations. Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere, L238, 353-3385 is the faculty advisor.
Early Childhood Education Club
The Early Childhood Education Club will act as a support system for students. Through peer exchange and mentoring, students will gain useful information to help guide them through their classes and into their classrooms. The Early Childhood Education Club will also be advocating awareness of issues pertaining to the care of young children.
ECEC Website (not text only)
Gay-Straight Alliance
The mission of the Gay-Straight Alliance is to unite students, faculty, and staff of all genders and sexual orientation against hate. We are here to try to act as a bridge between gay, straight, and differently gendered communities. By holding discussions, events, and joint meetings with other clubs, we hope to foster communication, understanding, and respect for all. Michelle Adkerson is the advisor.
International Student Association
This organization seeks to heighten awareness of the global nature of our campus community. The ISA promotes understanding among students from various nations and encourages awareness of the special needs of international students. Leda Longwood , 353-3696 is the advisor.
ISA Website (not text only)
Kappa Beta Delta
The Kappa Beta Delta business honor society recognizes students for their academic achievement in the Business Management, Computer Accounting and Office Administration programs. To be eligible for membership, students must rank in the upper 20% of students pursuing business degrees at the time of invitation to membership, and must have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit of which a minimum of 6 semester hours are in business courses toward the degree program, with a gpa of 3.0. Transfer students who meet the qualifications for membership may be inducted after they have completed a minimum of one term of work in the department, division, or school of business in which the chapter is located provided their overall record, in the judgment of the collegiate chapter, is of Kappa Beta Delta caliber. Mr. Kelvin Elston, 353-3710 is the faculty advisor.
KBD Website (not text only)
Occupational Therapy Club
This organization is for students majoring in Occupational Therapy or who are interested in the area of allied health. Ms. Donna Whitehouse, 353-3382, W-30, serves as faculty advisor.
Phi Theta Kappa
This is a nationally recognized honor society for two-year colleges. Students must have completed 12 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for membership. Ms. Yvonne Cornelius, 353-3034, L-108, and Mr. Derek Smith, 353-3025, K225 are the Phi Theta Kappa advisors.
PTK Website (not text only)
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association represents the student body at Nashville State. The SGA serves the vital role of liaison between the campus administration and the student body. A designated member of the SGA is a member of the Nashville State Executive Committee, which is the policy-making committee of the college. The executive officers of the SGA, (President, Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer) are charged with the responsibility of communicating the ideas and opinions of the student body at-large to the administration of the college. Officers of the SGA are elected by popular vote and serve for a term of one year.The SGA office is located in the Student Services Bldg, D-13A. Judi Kamm, Student Life Representative, D-30B, 353-3026, serves as advisor for the Student Government Association.
Student Life Council
Nashville State has honor, social, and professional clubs. Students are encouraged to participate in these organizations and activities. Charters of organizations are on file in the office of the Student Life Representative. Any organization not chartered is not recognized as part of the college community. The organization and administration of student activities is a function of the office of the Student Life Representative, under the direction of the Dean for Student Services. Judi Kamm is the Student Life Representative at Nashville State Community College, Office D-30B, (615)353-3026.
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR STUDENTS
Health and accident insurance coverage is available to all qualified students by the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. The State University and Community College System of Tennessee bid the underwriting of this coverage each year, and they attempt to provide a comprehensive plan of protection that satisfactorily meets the needs of the student at a minimal cost.
All students attending a College, Institute, Tennessee Technology Center, or University in the State University and Community College System of Tennessee are eligible to participate in this program provided they are enrolled for at least one-half of the College or University full-time student requirement. At Nashville State, if you are taking a total of six hours, you would be eligible. Coverage is from the first day of classes in fall term of the academic year if the premium has been paid or when payment is received thereafter. Information relating to domestic coverage is available in the Student Services Center, Office D-30B. Judi Kamm, Student Life Representative, 353-3026, is the NSCC contact for Domestic Insurance coverage.
INTERNATIONAL (F-1) students must purchase this insurance or show proof of having equal or better coverage. A detailed brochure is available at the Information Desk in the Student Services Building. Adrianne Johnson, is the NSCC contact for International Insurance coverage.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Identification cards are issued to new students in the fall semester and successive semesters. The ID cards will be used for library privileges, admittance to college-sponsored activities, student elections and other college services. The cards are made in the Student Services Center – D13B, during the first month of classes. There is no charge for the initial card. Replacement cards are $10.00.
Tau Alpha Pi
The TN Beta chapter of this national honor society for engineering technologies recognizes top students by invitation only. Dr. Innocent Usoh, B5, 353-3473 is the faculty advisor.
Tennessee College Democrats
The NSCC College chapter of the Tennessee College Democrats will promote voter awareness at the collegiate, local and state level: disseminate information regarding the philosophy of the organization; support the Democratic Party, and provide services to the community. Mr. Gary Vaughan, 353-3579, K-118, serves as faculty advisor.
Tennessee College Republicans
The NSCC College chapter of the Tennessee College Republicans will promote voter awareness at the collegiate, local and state level: disseminate information regarding the conservative philosophy of the organization; support the Republican Party, and provide services to the community. Mr. Randy Rudder, 353-3483, K-218, serves as faculty advisor.
Toastmasters
This organization helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind. Mr. Bill Corbett, 353-3706 serves as the advisor.
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NSCC Debate Club
Gives students a form to voice opinions. Makes them knowledgeable about current and past issues that affect their lives. Creates an environment where students can experience unity and cohesion that goes along with being involves in an extra curricular activity. Michelle Singletary, 353-3357, is the faculty advisor.
Students for the Environment
NSCC Students for the Environment are composed of students from various departments and disciplines that have banded together in small groups to volunteer for various environmental activities on the main NSCC campus. Activities include: Arbor Day/Earth Day tree give away, flower bed management, and trying to get the campus community to follow more environmental practices, such as offering an environmental studies program. Sally Robertson, 353-3270, in the library serves as faculty advisor."
Students for the Environment Website
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY CONCERNING STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Nashville State is not responsible for bodily harm and/or death to participants in any voluntary organizations or activities, including activities in which risk is incurred. Nashville State, an agency of the State of Tennessee and a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, is not liable for claims resulting from injury and/or death incurred in such participation. Members of the college faculty and staff may not be held liable unless personal negligence occurs.