Student Organizations and Clubs

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Black Students’ Alliance (See the BSA website) – A one-of-a-kind group open to all students who want to get to know other students, talk about/plan activities, resolve questions or issues pertaining to Black students, respond to campus and community concerns, and enjoy college life together. Sponsors – Pamela Little, 306-2633; Ernest Williams, 260-2742; Mattie Burks, 306-2614 and Kermit Carter, 306-2613.  Huntsville Campus - Gerald Jackson, 890-4771; Felecia Ewing; 890-4798.

Books 101-(See the Books 101 website) - Club designed to encourage interest in reading at Calhoun. The club will also discuss and share opinions on plot-lines, characterization, and the writing style of books. Faculty sponsors - Dr. Parvathy Bhooshanan (890-4730) and Dr. Sandra Shattuck (890-4786).

Broadcasting Club - Calhoun College Television is dedicated to providing an outlet for Calhoun College students who wish to gain experience in, or experiment with the continuously evolving communications medium of television, and to serve as a forum for the community, which will inform, educate, and entertain. Sponsor - Dr. John Colagross, 306-2702.

Child Development Club -  This club is designed to promote a spirit of citizenship, leadership, and fellowship among the members of the CDC (Child Development Club), to encourage responsibility for maintaining the high ideals of the child development profession, and to encourage future participation in child development organizations upon graduation.

Criminal Justice Club - A club organized to broaden student’s horizons who are seeking a career in Criminal Justice and related fields. Sponsors - Will Culver, 890-4785; Stephanie Ghee, crjccc@live.com

Campus Ministries (See the CCF website) - Baptist Campus ministries, Christian Fellowship, is a Christ-centered organization that offers students the opportunity to grow in leadership skills, discipleship, and personal relationships.  Students will find worship, Bible study, music, food, fun, friends, mission trips and much more. Sponsor - Willie Alexander, walexander@alsbom.org.

Drama Club - Auxiliary to theatre program whose purpose is to foster student interest in theatre arts by attendance at off-campus theatre performances.  Sponsor - William Godsey, 306-2701, e-mail: wmg@calhoun.edu, Fine Arts, Meets: TBA.

First Priority - An organization created to show students, faculty, and everyone the love that Jesus Christ has for us all. It is also designed to help students get acquainted with other students outside of the classroom. Sponsor - Marshall Daigre, 479-7004.

Gay Straight Alliance- An organization created to be a support system for the members of the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgendered) community and make Calhoun a more open and accepting place for those in that community. To create a place where those who have “came out” to have a place to meet with like minded individuals in a safe environment, and to help those who haven’t “came out” to have a place to come and find support. Sponsor - Dr. Susan LoCascio, (256) 306-2757.

MENC (Music Club) - acquaints students with the privileges, responsibilities, and leaders of the music profession.  Sponsor - Jim Crawley, 306-2691. Meeting dates and times: TBA.

Native Americans Club - This club is for students who are of Native American descent or for students who are interested in learning about the varied cultures that make up the Native American Community of North America. It is dedicated to preserving native American Heritage and educating the public at large about Native Americans and their rich cultural heritage. Sponsor: Keith Hallmark, 306-2652 and Dawn Hale, 306-2630. For meeting dates and times, please contact Dawn Hale at 306-2630.

Nursing Club - promotes citizenship, leadership and fellowship; encourages responsibility for maintenance of high ideals for the nursing profession; encourages future participation in professional nursing organizations.  Freshman Sponsors: Gina Briscoe, 256-260-2898 and Mary Medendorp, 256-260-1444. Sophomore Sponsor: Carol Gist, 256-260-2799 and Michelle Cobb, 256-306-2785.  Meeting dates and times: TBA.

Phi Theta Kappa - ( See the Phi Theta Kappa website ) Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College.  Students who are enrolled (part-time or full-time) at Calhoun, have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and have already earned at least 12 semester hours creditable toward a two-year degree are invited at the beginning of each semester.  Phi Theta Kappa focuses on activities and events relating to our four hallmarks:  leadership, scholarship, service and fellowship.  Each member is encouraged to be active in our organization in order to gain servant leadership experience, widen the scope of his or her knowledge, increase competitive scholarship opportunities and fellowship with other Phi Theta Kappa members in the chapter, state, nation and across the globe.  Advisors - Karen Bright, (256) 890-4722 (Huntsville Campus), e-mail:  kbright@calhoun.edu; Necia Nicholas (256) 306-2845 (Decatur Campus), e-mail:  nnicholas@calhoun.edu.  Meeting dates, times, and locations for both campuses will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the Phi Theta Kappa group in your Calhoun SPACE account.

Photo Club - The Calhoun Community College Photo Club meets monthly and features fun-filled activities for students with an interest in analog and digital photography. The club hosts special exhibits, seminars and gallery visits. Sponsor - Dr. John Colagross, 306-2702.

Psychology Club – The Psychology Club is an academic and social organization open to all students who have an interest in psychology as a major or minor, as well as any other student who wants to be involved in a dynamic, service-oriented, student-driven campus group. The group meets once a month and has one major activity during the fall and spring semesters. Sponsor- Nona Sturgies (306-2747),

Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD – English) (See the Sigma Kappa Delta website) - Sigma Kappa Delta is the National English Honor Society for students in two-year colleges and was created by Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society for university students.  Visit the website of Calhoun's Chapter of SKD, Theta Beta. Those who qualify are inducted by invitation.  The advantages of SKD include life-long recognition for academic excellence; a chance to qualify for scholarships and to publish; the opportunity to participate in activities that celebrate theatre, art music, reading, and writing; and a chance to attend conferences both locally and nationally.  Sponsors – Julie Sneed (306-2723) and Leigh Ann Rhea (306-2940).  Call for meeting times and locations.

SkillsUSA - SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school and college students who are enrolled in training programs in technical, skills and service occupations, including health occupations programs and tech prep.  SkillsUSA has more than 300,000 members in 13,000 chapters and 53 state and territorial associations.  SkillsUSA was established in 1965 and has served more than 9.5 million students.  Sponsors:  Nick Agrawal (890-4751), Mark Rose (306-2814), Nina Bullock (306-2813) and Tad Montgomery (306-2669)

Student Art Club - The purpose of the Student Art Club is to provide a creative environment for all Calhoun students who wish to pursue, develop and utilize their artistic abilities. Sponsor - Kristine Beadle (306-2703) and Kathryn Vaughn (306-2695).

Student Government Association (See the SGA website) - represents student views to the college administration and coordinates and carries out the Student Activities program.  Officers and two senators are elected in March.  Senators are elected in September.  Applications to run for SGA may be acquired from the Student Activities Facilitator or SGA office.  The SGA President, Vice President, Secretary, and 2nd Vice President and Campus Coordinator  may be eligible for a scholarship, but awards must be made within scholarship policies at Calhoun.  See your advisor for more information.

Calhoun Community College encourages student participation in institutional decision-making.  The Student Government Association represents student views to the college administration through representation on the Discipline Committee, Parking/Traffic Appeals Committee, as well as other special appointments.  Kelly Hovater, Sponsor - Student Activities Facilitator  (SA) (306-2640)

Warhawks (Hosts and Hostesses)(See the Warhawks website) – The Warhawks are Calhoun’s official hosts and hostesses. They represent the college at official functions, give campus tours, host student and faculty receptions, represent Calhoun Community College at various high school programs, and lots of other exciting activities. It’s a great way to meet other students, faculty and administrators, and become involved in student activities. Some of the requirements for being a Warhawk are a positive attitude, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and 12 hours. Sponsors:  Janet Kincherlow-Martin, 256-306-2561, Lanita Parker, 256-306-2615. Meets: Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Math/Science Building Conference Room.

Forming New Club - anyone interested in forming a new club should complete the "Official Petition for forming Organizations and Clubs" form. For more information, contact the Student Activities Facilitator, Kelly Hovater, (256) 306-2640, in the Chasteen Student Center on the Decatur campus.