Student Activities, Clubs & Organizations

• Ambassadors The Jefferson State Ambassador Student Organization is a prestigious group of individuals that serve as official host and hostesses for our college and community. Acceptance into this organization is based on an application and interview process during March of each year. Each candidate that submits a completed application will be contacted for an interview and if selected, those candidates can receive a scholarship (includes tuition and fees) for up to two years. Please see our website for additional information or contact the advisors. Advisor: Philip Guinn (205) 983-5908 or pguinn@jeffstateonline.com, Robin Guinn (205) 983-5245 or rguinn@jeffstateonline.com  Please see our website for additional information.
• The Art and Animation Guild promotes campus and community awareness of the social value, impact, and importance of art. Membership is open to all students. Advisor: Judy Knopf, (205) 856-7837
• The Association of Clinical Laboratory Technician Students (ACLTS) is open to any Jefferson State student that is interested in the CLT program, whether currently enrolled in the program or not. The purpose of ACLTS it to promote clinical competencies, teamwork, enthusiasm, and leadership skills within the profession. The club strives to achieve these goals by attending seminars, state meetings and national meetings. ACLTS will also actively seek, create, and/or participate in projects which demonstrate our commitment to the promotion of health, independence, and overall well-being of the people in the community by way of our participation in charitable events.
• The Association of Radiologic Technology Students is an organization for students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program. Its purpose is to recognize and promote leadership among students, and to promote the high standards of the profession.
  
• The HPR Majors Club provides opportunities for those majoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation to share their common interests and goals. Members are involved in a wide range of activities including intramural sports, fund raisers, and state and national conferences. Advisor: Bill Pharis, (205) 856-7879
• Intercollegiate Athletics Jefferson State competes in intercollegiate athletics in baseball, and softball. The college has membership in the Alabama Junior and Community College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The coaches recruit and award an allotted number of scholarships per sport. Tryouts are also conducted for international students. The Alabama State Board of Education requires drug testing for all student athletes. Copies of guidelines related to drug testing are available in the offices of the Athletic Director and the Business Manager. Title IX requires a gender equity report as it relates to intercollegiate athletics. Copies of Jefferson State Community College's report are available in the Learning Resources Center. Advisor: Rodney Thompson 856-7914
• The Jefferson State Association of Nursing Students is the local chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association and is open to all nursing and pre-nursing students enrolled at Jefferson State. The organization provides an opportunity to practice leadership skills and to participate in activities, which promote high standards in health care and in the profession of nursing.
  Advisor: Anita Bogan, (205) 856-6018 & Dianne Barrett (205) 983-5208
• The Jefferson State College Scholars Team is composed of academically gifted, full-time students who practice, host and participate in college academic tournaments throughout the state and region. These tournaments place emphasis on the intellectual skills of the participants. The members also assist in staffing area senior high school and college academic tournaments hosted by the college.
• The Jefferson State Singers are a 32-voice ensemble that performs at college and community functions. Membership is by competitive audition and scholarships are available for students accepted to participate.. For additional information, view the choir's Class Website, or contact Mrs. Kaufhold for audition information and appointments.
  Advisor: Jessica Kaufhold, (205) 856-7900; jkaufhold@jeffstateonline.com
• Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. Invitations for membership in Jefferson State's award winning Pi Pi Chapter and Beta Lambda Delta are extended to returning full-time students who have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Part-time students with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average who have completed at least 15 semester hours including ENG 101 and are eligible for MTH 100 are also invited for membership. Students are tapped for membership during fall and spring semesters. Pi Pi Chapter Advisor:, Beta Lambda Delta Advisor: Dr. Liesl Ward, (205) 983-5956.
• The Pioneer News is a newspaper published approximately seven times per year and is for students interested in working in journalism. The newspaper's mission is to serve as a learning laboratory for students and to provide educational, informational, and cultural resources to persons within the college community.
  Advisor: Ray Edwards, (205) 856-6095
• The Rotaract Club is a community service club as well as part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. Rotaract is an international network of over 5000 clubs sponsored by Rotary International. Students will be provided opportunities to enhance personal development, to address physical and social needs of the community, and to promote better relations between people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Membership is open to all students.
  Advisor: Jeanie Turner 856-7922
• The Senior Adult Student Club is composed of students eligible for the Alabama state tuition-free scholarships. This club promotes communication between the senior students and the college community by engaging in service projects, raising funds for a scholarship program, and assisting senior students in developing vocational and leisure interests.
  Advisor: Jade Beavers, (205) 856-7891
• Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) provides students the leadership experience of teaching others how market economies operate, and how to use this knowledge to better themselves, their communities, and their countries. Students and faculty involve their communities in the free enterprise system by introducing a number of educational programs to their communities. Membership is open to all students and all majors. This award winning team sponsors the MST 225 class in which students receive college credit for membership in SIFE and the opportunity to develop a business plan and teach the experience to others. Advisor & SIFE Fellow: Nancy Beauchamp at (205) 856-8588 or nbeau@jeffstateonline.com
• Sigma Phi Sigma is a national funeral service fraternity that seeks to promote scholarship, unity and professionalism among its members. Membership to XI Chapter (Jefferson State) is open to all students majoring in Funeral Service Education with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 after the completion of two terms with emphasis on becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Advisor: Jzyk Ennis, (205) 856-7852
• The Speech Team (Forensics Team) is an intercollegiate competition team that represents Jefferson State throughout the Southeast. Students compete in any of 14 different types of speeches or dramatic events. All Jefferson State students are encouraged to participate. The top students represent Jefferson State Community College at the national competition where Jefferson State traditionally places in the top 10. Coach: Janice Stuckey, (205) 856-7816
• The Student Government Association serves and represents the student body by working toward the betterment of the college, by providing leadership training, by taking part in community projects, and by other activities which promote a sense of loyalty and school spirit. SGA Executive Council elections are held each spring. Senate elections are held each fall.
  Advisor: Lauren Cooley lacooley@jeffstateonline.com (205) 856-8502
• WJSR Radio Club is for students interested in working in radio and who wish to participate in operating WJSR, the campus FM radio station. The station's mission is to serve as a learning laboratory for students and to provide educational, informational and cultural resources to persons within its coverage area. Advisor: Ray Edwards, (205) 856-6095
• The Writer's Round Table was organized to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, and alumni of Jefferson State Community College who have a desire to write. Both novices and experienced writers are invited. Works could include but are not limited to fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Members are invited to share ideas and information. They are encouraged to submit their works to Jefferson State's Literary and Arts Magazine: Wingspan. Advisor: Brian Ingram (205) 983-5967.
• Wingspan Literary Magazine is the college's annual Literary and Arts magazine that publishes works by Jefferson State students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding communities. Wingspan Advisor: Sharon L DeVaney-Lovinguth (205) 983-5974 or lovinguth@jeffstateonline.com