Student Clubs

Nu Alpha

Advisor: Bruce Blansett, 910.879.5603, bblansett@bladencc.edu

Nu Alpha is the local chapter of the national English honor society Sigma Kappa Delta. The society recognizes and promotes excellence in English and provides students an opportunity to associate with other members who share their interest in literature, the English language, and fine arts. All members have demonstrated excellence in their studies with a B average or higher in curriculum English courses, an overall GPA of 3.3, and the successful completion of at least twelve credit hours at BCC.

BCC Criminal Justice Association

Advisor: John Trogdon, 910.879.5536 jtrodgon@bladencc.edu

The purpose of this chapter is to promote unity among students who are interested in criminal justice. The club seeks to prepare its members for a career in the criminal justice profession. It was established in the Spring of 2009 and elections for officers will be held each fall.

Phi Theta Kappa

Advisor: Bruce Blansett 910.879.5603, bblansett@bladencc.edu

Co-Advisor: Lisa DeVane, 910.879.5516, ldevane@bladencc.edu

The purpose of Beta Rho Theta is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Beta Rho Theta provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

Campus Ministries

Advisor: Twyla Davis 910.879.5509, tdavis@bladencc.edu

Campus Ministries provides regular opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and prayer in small group settings and promotes encouragement, support, and spiritual growth among students. All students, faculty and staff are welcomed. The fellowship meets weekly as determined by the membership each semester.

Ink Quill Society

Advisor: Joyce Bahhouth, 910.879.5540, jbahhouth@bladencc.edu

The Ink Quill Society promotes interest in writing and creative arts. Its purpose is to provide support and encourage writers and artists on campus. Beginning and experienced writers and artists of all kinds are welcome.

Skills USA (formerly VICA)

Advisor: Audrey Lewis, 910.879.5609, alewis@bladencc.edu

Skills USA strives to increase pride in work through education and competitions in many vocational skills area. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel and prepare for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA- Vocational Industrial Clubs of America

Student Government Association

Advisor: Crystal Dowd, 910.879.5620 cdowd@bladencc.edu

Each student enrolled at Bladen Community College is a member of The Student Government Association. The Student Government Association is responsible for the extracurricular activities held at Bladen Community College throughout the year.

Officers are elected each year by their peers, and officers must meet academic, personal, and character standards set forth in the Student Government Constitution.

This organization provides students a voice in student affairs and policy making bodies within the College. The President of the Student Government Association is a member of the Executive Committee of the College. The President of the Student Government Association is also an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees.

Wise Owls Reading Society

Advisors: Ray Sheppard, 910.879.5542, msheppard@bladencc.edu

Re Gena Gilliam, 910.879.5639, rgillilam@bladencc.edu

The purpose of the Wise Owls Reading Society is to foster reading for pleasure for students, faculty, and staff of Bladen Community College. The club meets monthly to discuss a single reading shared by all members or to discuss books read by individual members. The club also plans to explore the possibility of a movie night.