Student Life
At Haywood Community College, we believe student involvement outside of the classroom contributes to a well-rounded college experience. Find your place by joining a club or attending one of the many campus events offered each semester. Find more information about upcoming events, activities, and clubs below.
Calendar of Events Student Wellness
Upcoming Events & Activities
Spring 2026 Schedule of Events
| January 21-22 | Welcome Back Bobcats |
| January 28 | Wellness Wednesday |
| February 2 | SGA Meeting |
| February 5 | Four-Week Focus |
| February 12 | Create-a-Creature |
| February 25 | Wellness Wednesday |
| February 26 | Safe Zone Training |
| March 2 | SGA Meeting |
| March 4 | Red Cross Blood Drive |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day Bingo |
| March 25 | Wellness Wednesday |
| March 30 | SGA Meeting |
| April 15 | Wellness Wednesday |
| April 20 | SGA Meeting |
| April 22 | Grad Day |
| April 28 | Finals Week Charge-Up |
| April 29 | Denim Day |
Bobcat Bites
We host a variety of delicious food trucks on campus throughout each semester! Make sure to check your emails and keep an eye on our social media platforms for alerts about Bobcat Bites. When a food truck is on campus, it will be parked below the Sunrise Cafe (Alder building) from 11:00am to 2:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Bobcat Bites Schedule
Spring Semester 2026
| January 28 | Hit the Pit |
| February 11 | Delish |
| February 25 | Glazed and Infused (9am-1pm) |
| March 25 | Spotted Banana |
| April 15 | Purple People Feeder |
| May 7 | Taste of Tampa |
BOBCAT CHAT
To kick off the Fall 2025 semester, we had a chat with Elan Seago, Student Life Coordinator to get a run-down of all things Student Life for the semester. Whether you're an active partcipant or just want to meet up with your friends and classmates, we encourage you to join any or all of the activities planned for the semester.
Clubs
The purpose of the FCA is to foster the growth and knowledge of cosmetology.
Advisor
- Cathy Gilchrist
- Program Manager, Cosmetic Arts
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.
Advisors
- Amy Putansu
- Instructor - Fiber
- Brian Wurst
- Instructor - Professional Crafts - Wood
The purpose of the HCC Automotive Club is to advance the general interest of automotive interests in the community.
Advisors
- Mark Hicks
- Instructor - Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
- Darrell Honeycutt
- Program Manager - Automotive
- Heather Patterson
- Instructor - Automotive Systems Technology
The purpose of the HCC Chapter of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry.
Advisor
- Alexander Byers
- Faculty - Natural Resources Arts, Sciences & Natural Resources
The student chapter of The Wildlife Society 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. 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.
Advisors
- Andrew Isenhower
- Instructor - Fish & Wildlife
- Shannon Rabby
- Lead Instructor - Fish & Wildlife Management Technology
The purpose of the HCC Lumberjacks Team is to provide students with opportunities in forestry, and to host and participate in Timbersports competitions locally and regionally.
Advisor
- Dr. George Hahn III
- Instructor - Forestry Management Technology
The HCC Veterans Club is an organization focused on assisting veterans on Haywood Community College's campus.
Advisor
PTK is a national honorary society that celebrates academic excellence in community college students.
Advisors
The SAMA Club promotes the profession of Medical Assisting through campus activities and community events.
Advisor
- Randi Hatherlee
- Instructor - Medical Assisting/Medical Office Admin
The Student Nurses Association is a group that provides nursing students with opportunities for professional development, leadership, networking, and community service. Our purpose is to support students in their education and growth as future nurses while promoting involvement in the nursing profession.
Advisors
Students interested in environmental issues and getting involved are welcome to join this club! Watch for events held on campus and partnered with other student events to help promote the great efforts of the club students.
Advisor
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a bridge between the student body and HCC’s administration. The SGA captures the needs, wants, and ideas of the students of HCC and formulates a strategy to implement them into practice. SGA officers, alongside the Student Life and Wellness team, plan student-centric events to enhance the overall experience of HCC.
Email Elan Seago with any questions you may have about SGA.
Advisor
- Elan Seago
- Student Life & Wellness Specialist
Mission Statement
The Student Activities Program of Haywood Community College, planned and implemented collaboratively by students and professional staff in alignment with the overall mission of the college, promotes student leadership and development while providing a comprehensive array of activities to enhance student educational experiences.
- Offer opportunities for recreational fulfillment.
- Empower a Student Government Association that facilitates participation in campus governance.
- Use student activity fees in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Encourage student participation in community service to enhance classroom experience.
Outcomes
- Increased participation in student activities.
- Expansion of activities to include intramural sports.
- Enhancement of student leadership, responsibility, and team skills.
- Increased participation in service learning activities.
- Enhanced integration of all students into campus student life (Haywood Early College, Adult Education, dual and concurrently enrolled students, continuing education students, etc.)
Club Forms
Student Organizations may find the following documents helpful.
For information on starting a new club, please see HCC Policy 5.4.6: Student Clubs and Organizations, and reach out to the Office of Student Life
at HCC-Studentlife@haywood.edu for the official application.
Contact Us
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
hcc-studentlife@haywood.edu