Student clubs and interest groups are encouraged to develop common bonds of friendship and purpose among students with similar career, civic, or academic interests. Faculty and staff members serve as advisors and assist student leaders in planning club programs and developing group activities.
Student organizations on campus will include clubs for students who are enrolled in various curriculum programs.
Academic Excellence Award
National Vocational-Technical
Honor Society
The National Vocational-Technical Honor Society is an honor organization for outstanding students enrolled in associate degree, vocational, or technical programs. The purposes of this organization are to promote service, leadership, honesty, career development, and skilled workmanship; to reward student achievement; to encourage and assist student education and career goal setting; and to promote the image of vocational-technical education in America.
To be considered for membership, a student must have completed at least 16 semester credit hours and must be enrolled in a curriculum program 3/4 time. The student's cumulative grade point average in his/her current program must be 3.60 or higher.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recognizes academic excellence in the two-year college setting. Students who are enrolled in an associate degree program are eligible for membership.
To be considered for membership, a student must have completed at least 12 semester hours (developmental courses are not considered) in an associate degree program and be enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours. The student's cumulative grade point average in his/her current program of study must be at least 3.5. Recent high school graduates with a high school grade point average of 3.25, and freshmen who have at least a 3.25 are eligible for provisional membership.
The Science Scene Club
The Science Club is for any student interested in Science or in a Science related curriculum. The club plans science related and outdoor tours and adventures. We just had a behind the scenes tour of Ripley's Aquarium. The club is selling Tree Swallow birdhouses. We'll be taking a census of Tree Swallows during their nesting time on the BCC campus. Our next big activity will be a white water rafting trip for a weekend in the mountains. We are also selling Domino's coupons for buy one get one free, unlimited pizzas, ($10) to raise money for the trip. We will be involved in outdoor activities on campus, and is working to organize an outreach program for a Science Olympiad in the High Schools.
The club meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 2-3 p.m. in B233
Any enrolled BCC student with an interest in the sciences is invited to participate
The Journalism Club
The Journalism Club is a student organization designed to expose studnets to all aspects of creating a student newspaper. The club publishes "The Tide," the student newspaper.
The Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the primary student organization at Brunswick Community College . Representing all students of the College, the SGA participates in, and gives direction to student life beyond the classroom. The Student Government Association also sponsors other activities such as parties, speakers, and other related activities that are of interest to the students. Membership consists of all curriculum students who are registered for three or more credit hours. All other duly registered curriculum or continuing education students may elect to join by paying the appropriate student activity fee. The SGA exists to promote good relationships and understanding among the students, administration, faculty, and trustees; to unify the student body in the development of self-government and good citizenship; and to set a high level of standards for students through responsible conduct. It is responsible for developing and administering student activities.
Statement on Open Membership
in Student Organizations
Membership in student organizations is open to all eligible students in accordance with the constitutions and/or bylaws of the various student organizations. Discrimination in student organizations on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, political affiliation, age, handicap, or national origin is specifically prohibited.
Brunswick Community College is an equal opportunity institution and is committed to full compliance with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination.