Nashville State Community College Student Organizations
Revised: June 17, 2013

Many of the student organizations meet on a regular basis. Students are encouraged to contact the advisors to learn the meeting dates and times.

American Criminal Justice Association at Cookeville

Advisor: Ed Madge, ed.madge@nscc.edu
The ACJA is committed to improving criminal justice through educational activities, fostering professionalism in law enforcement personnel, and promoting high standards of ethical conduct within the field.

American Sign Language Student Organization

Advisor: Forest Sponseller, 353-3033, forest.sponseller@nscc.edu
ASLSO is committed to increasing education and awareness of the deaf community and its culture to those interested in learning.

Architectural and Civil Engineering Student Association

Advisor: Jack Wallace, 353-3445, jack.wallace@nscc.edu
ACESA is committed to providing community services, educational advancement, and career enhancement for students in the Architecture/Civil Engineering Technology and CAD programs.

Baptist College Ministry at Cookeville

Advisor: Tim Dean, tim.dean@nscc.edu
The student organization is committed to promoting Christian fellowship among students.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Advisor: Wanda Scott, 353-3471, wanda.scott@nscc.edu
CRU exists to promote the Christian faith among students and the surrounding community.

Chess Club

Advisor: Michele Buc, 353-3370, michele.buc@nscc.edu
The Chess Club’s purpose is to educate interested individuals in the game by providing basic strategy workshops, training, and competitions.

Club of Cards

Advisor: James Needham, 353-3369, james.needham@nscc.edu
The Club of Cards is committed to learning using math strategies and analytical skills through card games.

Debate Club

Advisor: Amy Bryant, 353-3374, amy.bryant@nscc.edu
The Debate Club’s purpose is to provide students with the necessary skills and practice needed to debate professionally.

Dramatic Arts Society

Advisor: Tom Angland, thomas.angland@nscc.edu
The Dramatic Arts Society is committed to providing students with an artistic outlet as participants and audience within the scope of theatre and its active parts.

Elite Dance Association at Nashville State

Advisor: Kenny Wilson, kenneth.wilson@nscc.edu
The Elite Dance Association’s purpose is to teach and enhance student dance and performance techniques.

Escoffier Society

Advisors: Tom Loftis, Marylou Tate: tom.loftis@nscc.edu, marylou.tate@nscc.edu
The Escoffier Society provides culinary students with additional hands-on hospitality and food management opportunities.

Film Society

Advisor: Sam Crolley, 353-3345, samuel.crolley@nscc.edu
The Film Society is designed to introduce students to a spectrum of films that reflect historical and social significance in our society.

FUTURO

Advisors: Chelsee Gray, Rebecca Zanolini: chelsee.gray@nscc.edu, rebecca.zanolini@nscc.edu
FUTURO is committed to providing students with professional, community, and leadership development opportunities.

Green Sleeves

Advisors: Roslyn Browning, Jessica Rabb: roslyn.browning@nscc.edu, jessica.rabb@nscc.edu
Green Sleeves provides community service opportunities for those students who are interested in environmental concerns, recycling, and renewable resources.

History Hunters at Cookeville

Advisor: Carolyn Powell, carolyn.powell@nscc.edu
The History Hunters is open to all like-minded individuals interested in history.

Honors College Association

Advisor: Rene Bataille, 353-3525, rene.bataille@nscc.edu
The Honors College Association provides highly motivated students with enrichment activities that enhance academic studies and support the ideals of the Honors College.

International Student Association

Advisor: Devora Manier, 353-3295, devora.manier@nscc.edu
ISA is committed to increasing diversity and multi-cultural awareness among students and the community.

Kappa Beta Delta

Advisor: Cathy Thomas, 353-3420 cathy.thomas@nscc.edu
KBD encourages scholarship, accomplishment, and development among students of business, management, and administration.

Karate Club

Advisor: Jeanne Altstatt, 780-2766, jeanne.altstatt@nscc.edu
The Karate Club supports those students in karate classes by providing them with additional practice and competition opportunities.

Mathematics Club

Advisors: Derek Smith, Sondra Roddy: derek.smith@nscc.edu, sondra.roddy@nscc.edu
The Math Club’s purpose is to provide a community that facilitates networking, research, and career paths for those interested in math and math-related fields.

Music Society

Advisor: David Edgington, 353-3546, david.edgington@nscc.edu
The Music Society provides a continuous learning environment that encourages its members to develop musical abilities through practice and community service.

National Association of Legal Professionals

Advisor: Ed Turnley, 353-3431, edmond.turnley@nscc.edu
The purpose of NALS is to enhance the competencies and contributions of students in the legal services professions.

National Society of Leadership and Success

Advisors: Evelyn Hadley, Laura Potter: evelyn.hadley@nscc.edu, laura.potter@nscc.edu
NSLS is committed to providing its members the resources and opportunities to enhance leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Organization

Advisor: Diane Gaffney, 353-3383, diane.gaffney@nscc.edu
OTA Organization is committed to providing OTA students with peer support and community service opportunities.

Phi Theta Kappa

Advisor: Don Turner, 353-3778, donald.turner@nscc.edu
The NSCC chapter of PTK exists to promote student scholarship and community service.

Philosophy Club

Advisor: Don Turner, 353-3778, donald.turner@nscc.edu
The Philosophy Club is committed to providing the camps community with an informal forum in which to discuss philosophical topics.

Science Student Association

Advisor: Jeff Green, jeff.green@nscc.edu
The SSA exists to promote awareness of science and science-related fields through guest lectures, community service opportunities, and research conferences.

Society of Photography Students

Advisor: Emily Naff, 353-3079, emily.naff@nscc.edu
The SPS provides career-building and informational resources to those students enrolled in the photography program.

Student Government Association (SGA)

Advisor: Student Life Representative, 353-3026
The SGA is committed to serving the entire student body by acting as the liaison between the student community and the college’s administration.

Surgical Technology Student Organization

Advisor: Elizabeth May, 353-3773, elizabeth.may@nscc.edu
The STSO provides additional support, experience, and community service opportunities for those students in the program.

Tau Alpha Pi

Advisor: Innocent Usoh, 353-3473, innocent.usoh@nscc.edu
Tau Alpha Pi is committed to recognizing high standards of scholarship among students involved in engineering programs.

The Bridge

Advisor: thebridge@nscc.edu
The Bridge is committed to providing accurate and informative to the student body through its print publication of a student newspaper.