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Haywood Community College supports student organizations for the social and academic development of students. In keeping with College policies related to student activities, all such organizations must be officially recognized, through the approval of constitution and bylaws.
In order to start a new student organization, students must (1) complete an Application for Recognition, (2) submit the application to the SGA President prior to the SGA meeting, and (3) present the organization to the SGA. Be sure to submit two copies of the organization's constitution and bylaws with the application.
Student Organizations may find the following documents helpful.
* Training for Club Presidents and Advisors (August 23, 2011)
Haywood Community College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Student Organizations
Archery Club
Advisor: Chris GravesLinks
The purpose of the Archery Club is to promote the sport of archery with an emphasis on safety.
Film and Video Production Club
Advisor: Cheryl FulghumLinks
The purpose of the Film and Video Production Club is to promote the interest of film and video production on and off campus.
Future Cosmetologists Association (FCA)
Advisors: Sandra Laney and Denise FingerThe purpose of the FCA is to foster the growth and knowledge of cosmetology.
HBI/MOA Club
Advisor: Jodi WijewickramaLinks
The Healthcare Business Informatics / Medical Office Assisting Club is designed to create a common resource to obtain the goals of community service, networking, and support to future medical professionals at Haywood Community College.
HCC Automotive Club
Advisors: Bruce Campbell and Darrell HoneycuttLinks
The purpose of the HCC Automotive Club is to advance the general interest of automotive interests in the community.
HCC Book Club
Advisors: Gerry Kelly and Pam DavisThe HCC Book Club meets to discuss current books of particular interest to our students, college, and region, and to do service projects in the community related to reading.
HCC Chapter of the Society of American Foresters
Advisor: Blair BishopLinks
The purpose of the HCC Chapter of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry.
HCC Disc Golf Club
Advisor: Matt HeimburgLinks
The purpose of the HCC Disc Golf Club is for weekly disc golf singles/doubles play, disc golf course maintenance, community service, hosting tournaments, intramural events with other community colleges, and fundraising.
HCC Knifemaking Club
Advisors: David Burnette and Sara MartinThe purpose of the HCC Knifemaking Club is to exchange information on the aspect of different techniques and styles of knife design.
HCC Technology Club
Advisors: David Forester and Linda CaldwellThe purpose of the HCC Technology Club is to bring students together from various programs to explore different technologies and to provide a forum for the exchange of these technologies.
HCC Veterans Club
Advisors: Bob Pinkston and Sayward CabeThe HCC Veterans Club is an organization focused on assisting veterans on Haywood Community College's campus.
Haywood Entrepreneurship Student Association (HESA)
Advisor: Meredith CarpenterLinks
The purpose of the Haywood Entrepreneurship Student Association is to advance to general interest and welfare of entrepreneurship in the community.
Haywood Studios
Advisors: Amy Putansu and Brian WurstLinks
Haywood Studios is a student organization dedicated to providing hands-on, real-life marketing experiences for Professional Crafts students. Through organized craft fairs and gallery exhibitions, students learn about the jury process, promotion, set-up, display, and selling of craft objects.
Haywood Yoga Club
Advisor: Angie Uhl-KalevLinks
The purpose of the Haywood Yoga Club is to promote the knowledge and practice of yoga. All current students, faculty, and staff are invited to join.
Horticulture Club
Advisor: George ThomasLinks
The purpose of the Horticulture Club is to create and share an appreciation of plants, to explore career choices in the field of horticulture and to provide students with opportunities to become involved in community service activities.
National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Advisors: Emma Dechant , Angie Uhl-Kalev and Alicia CameronThe NSLS is a national student organization dedicated to assisting college students in creating the lives they desire, by helping students discover what they truly want to do, and to give them the support and tools to achieve their goals.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Advisors: Stephanie Wampler and Greg McLambLinks
PTK is a national honorary society that celebrates academic excellence in community college students.
SGA
Advisors: Alicia Cameron and Angie Uhl-KalevLinks
The purpose of the SGA is to (1) make requests and recommendations to the administration that reflect the needs of the student body, (2) plan events and projects that reflect the ideas and opinions of the student body, (3) propose the budget detailing the expenditures of the student activity fees and submit it to the administration for approval, and (4) pass initial approval of all newly formed student organizations.
Student Association of Medical Assistants (SAMA)
Advisor: Glenn GradyThe SAMA Club promotes the profession of Medical Assisting through campus activities and community events.
Sustainability Club
Advisor: Preston JacobsenLinks
The Sustainability Club's mission is to promote sustainable practices on Haywood Community College's campus.
The American Criminal Justice Association (Lambda Alpha Epsilon)
Advisors: Barbara Wolfe and Cassie WallsLinks
The purpose of the Criminal Justice Club is to support the national district and state associations for the enhancement of criminal justice professions and the reduction of crime.
The Wildlife Club
Advisors: Shannon Rabby and Chris GravesLinks
The student chapter of The Wildlife Club at Haywood Community College is composed of student and professional members of the Society at the college level. Student members are primarily Fish and Wildlife Management Technology students, but students from other educational programs interested in natural resources conservation and related activities have been known to join and participate. Currently, the student chapter has two advisors, Chris Graves and Shannon Rabby, both of which are members at the college, state, regional section, and national levels of The Wildlife Society. The student chapter provides students opportunities to get involved in the wildlife profession “beyond the classroom” by encouraging student professionalism and active involvement to better our wildlife resources for current and future generations.