Student Organizations
Clubs and organizations are a vital part of the college experience, and students are encouraged to participate. Organizations promote leadership, scholarship and community involvement.
The President, College staff members, and students shall establish regulations for the operation of College-sponsored clubs and organizations that operate for the welfare and the best interest of the students and the College. College-sponsored clubs and organizations shall be under the direct control of College officials. Such clubs and organizations shall not deny or be affiliated with any organization that denies membership on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by state or federal law. In order to charter a club/organization, applicants must complete the application process and gain approval of the President of the SGA, the Dean of Students, and the President of the college before a charter is awarded.
Every College club or organization shall be sponsored by a member of the faculty/staff approved by the Dean of Students. Every organization must have the approval of the sponsor in advance for the time and place of all meetings and all social and athletic events and other activities of the organization. All regular meetings shall be held on campus, and the sponsor shall be present throughout such meetings. All other activities held outside the College or off campus must have the approval of the Dean of Students. A sponsor or substitute sponsor approved by the Dean of Students shall be present throughout all activities. Speakers who are neither members of the student body, faculty, or administration of the College must have the approval of the sponsor and the Dean of Students. The collection or dispersal of College-sponsored club funds shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth by the College.
The steps to starting a club/organization are as follows:
Step 1: Complete a Club/Organization Application, which can be found in the Dean of Students office.
Step 2: Draft a Club/Organization Constitution in consultation with your sponsor and the “Constitutional Format Guidelines.”
- Every College-sponsored club shall have a constitution approved by the Student Government and by the Dean of Students. Such constitution shall be kept on file in the College;
- The constitution shall contain a statement that all members must be students who are presently enrolled in the college;
- The constitution shall contain qualifications for membership. Such qualifications shall not deny membership because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, political belief or affiliation, or disability;
- The constitution shall contain a statement of the purposes of the club. The purposes shall not be contrary to the welfare or best interests of the students or the College or in conflict with the authority or responsibilities of the Board and its employees;
- The constitution shall contain a statement that there is no affiliation with any non-College club or with any organization which denies members on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, political belief or affiliation or disability;
- The constitution shall provide that the collection or dispersal of College-sponsored club funds shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth by the College;
- The constitution shall provide that speakers who are neither members of the student body, faculty, or administration of the College must have the approval of the sponsor and Dean of Students.
- Every club shall act only in accordance with its constitution and shall abide by all rules and regulations of the College;
- Every College club, organization, or activity formed to foster the values inherent to ethnic cultures in an effort to recognize ethnic contributions to the American way of life shall promote a policy of open membership.
Step 3: Submit both the Application and Constitution to the Dean of Students for review.
Step 4: After review by the Dean of Students and Student Government Association, it will be determined if the purpose of the club and its constitution are in accordance with College Policy, the decision will be made on whether or not the club/organization will receive charter.
Step 5: The club’s advisor will be contacted by the Dean of Students with the charter decision.
ART CLUB: The Art Clubs, on EMCC’s Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses, promote creativity and artistic expression among their members. Meetings are open to all students, faculty and staff.
ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS: AITP at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus is the community of IT knowledge focused on empowering the IT profession by evolving its members to their full potential. Its goal is to provide a community network for the members to reach their true potential by providing education programs for advancing technology and business skills, leadership development opportunities, networking, peer mentoring, knowledge sharing, and online resources.
BAND: The Mighty Lion Band performs concerts and halftime shows at football games and participates in many community parades, activities and competitions. The band includes musicians, a Color Guard and the Eastern Belles dance squad.
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION: The Baptist Student Union is sponsored by the Mississippi Baptist Convention. They meet once a week during the lunch hour on the GT Campus.
CHEERLEADER SQUAD: The Cheerleader Squad instills pride and commitment to excellence at the college and in the community. Auditions for the squad are held during the spring semester of each year.
COLLEGIATE DECA: The mission of Delta Epsilon Chi is to serve its diverse international membership as a professional organization, providing leadership and career opportunities to tomorrow’s leaders. Members of the Golden Triangle’s three chapters must maintain a strong focus in business-related areas such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
CONCERT CHOIR AND REFLECTION SINGERS: The EMCC choir is located on both the Scooba campus and the GT Campus, The choirs perform at college and campus events through EMCC’s six-county district, as well as state and regional competitions. The Concert Choir is a large performing ensemble. Reflection Singers is a smaller, more select, group.
DRAMA CLUB: This organization is for students who are enrolled in Acting or Drama Productions. Meetings consist of working together to create short vignettes. Students have the option to participate in the annual GT campus production.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: Located on EMCC’s Scooba campus, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites faculty, staff, and all students to its weekly fellowship time where members pray, worship, and study discipleship.
FORESTRY CLUB: The Forestry Club at EMCC’s Scooba campus is made up of students in the Forestry Technology Program. Its purpose is to promote forestry and related industries.
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE: The GSA Club is a student -run organization that unites LGBYQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities.
GOLF & TURF MANAGEMENT CLUB: A student chapter for the Golf/Recreational Turf and Landscape Management Technology programs designed to provide information about career directions and credentials needed to become a turf grass or landscape manager.
MATH AND SCIENCE CLUB: The Math and Science Club on EMCC’s Scooba Campus is open to all students. This club promotes an increased knowledge of and a greater interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while developing leadership and service skills.
MASN (MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT NURSES): MASN is the student branch of the Mississippi Nurses Association.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY: The National Technical Honor Society at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus is an internationally recognized program. Members must be enrolled full-time in a career or technical program, earn a 3.25 grade point average in their program coursework, and a 3.0 grade point average for their overall coursework.
PHI BETA LAMBDA: Phi Beta Lambda is a national college organization of students enrolled in business subjects. It seeks to develop competent, aggressive, business leadership, to increase interest and understanding in the intelligent choice of business occupations and to encourage improvement in scholarship.
PHI THETA KAPPA: Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges. It promotes scholarship, develops character, and provides opportunity for the developments of leadership and service skills.
QUIZ BOWL: As an EMCC academic team, quiz bowl offers the students preparation, practice, and participation in the program and academic competitions. The team meets twice a week on the GT campus to study various topics and improve memory recall and participates in various quiz bowl competitions throughout the year.
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: The Resident Assistant (RA) facilitates the social and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and college. The RA develops a sense of community among residents as members of a floor, residents of a hall, and active participants in the residence life system. The RA serves as a positive role model to residents and peer staff members. The RA acts as a liaison between residents and the college administration.
SIGMA PHI SIGMA: A national fraternity, the Mu Chapter of Sigma Phi Sigma is open to Funeral Service Technology students at EMCC’s Scooba campus. Its goals are to promote knowledge, professionalism, and fellowship among service majors.
SKILLSUSA: SkillsUSA is a national organization made up of high school students, college students, and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations.
STUDENT AMBASSADORS: Student Ambassadors visit high schools and attend college events to encourage potential students to become EMCC Lions. They also represent EMCC at various community functions in the college’s six-county district.
STUDENT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: The Student Christian Fellowship on the Scooba campus of East Mississippi Community College is comprised of two groups of students, the Baptist Student Union and Wesley Foundation. The BSU (Baptist Student Union) is sponsored by the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The Wesley Foundations is sponsored by the Methodist church. Students also participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: The Student Government Association enables students to be involved in making decisions that affect campus life. The SGA takes suggestions from students and interacts with the school administration to help implement new policies. In addition, they often assist EMCC with special events such as the Reality Fair.
STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSING ASSOCIATION: The Student Practical Nursing Association, on the Golden Triangle campus, is a student chapter of the National Federation of Licensed Practice Nurses. Its purpose is to increase awareness of nursing roles, nursing issues and medical technology through hands-on experiences, educational conferences, guest speakers, and community services.
STUDENT VOICES: Participation in awareness of and advocacy for the political and financial aspects of the Mississippi community college system, includes networking with elected officials, visits to the state capitol, and representing EMCC at various functions. Both Scooba and GT have a chapter.
TURF CLUB: The EMCC Turf Club is the official organization for students interested in turf grass and landscape management careers which promotes credentialing and an exchange of information and ideas between students and the landscape management professionals.
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