Student Development: Student Activities
Exploring ~ Experiencing ~ Enriching
For more information contact:
Sandra Lackner
Career/Student Activities Counselor
(252) 246-1435
slackner@wilsoncc.edu
Office: F-100d
Student activities encourage members of the College to become active in campus and community life by creating opportunities for involvement and service as well as to promote professional growth, individual and school pride, and student morale.
Care is taken to ensure that extracurricular activities enhance the educational process. One hour per week, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each Thursday, is reserved for these activities. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to become involved in activities as a measure to enrich your experience at Wilson Community College!
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the most active organization at the College. Its purpose is to develop student leadership, promote the morale of the student body, and to provide a means for a close working relationship between students and college personnel. Through the SGA, each student has a voice in college affairs. To learn more about opportunities for involvement, please review the SGA website.
Advisor: Sandra Lackner ~ E-mail: slackner@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: F-100d ~ Phone: (252) 246-1435
Association of Nursing Students
The Wilson Community College Association of Nursing Students contributes to nursing education for high- quality healthcare. The Association provides programs for nursing students. Membership is composed of Associate Degree Nursing and pre-nursing students. Wilson Community College maintains a local chapter and works closely with the national chapter to pursue common interests for wellness and health.
Advisor: Susan Herbert ~ E-mail: sherbert@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: G-219 ~ Phone: (252) 246-1208
Green Club
The Green Club is seeking enthusiastic and committed students who would like to promote sustainability awareness on our campus and throughout our community. If you would like to have fun and “be green” by promoting interest, participation, and leadership in sustainability, please contact the club’s advisor today.
Advisor: Claudine LaBrake ~ E-mail: clabrake@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: A-103c ~ Phone: (252) 246-1261
English Club
The English Club was established in 2007 to enable students interested in the study of English to participate in all facets of self-discovery. The club is open to all curriculum students in good standing with the College and may hold regular meetings and activities including book reviews, literary readings, field trips, and literature-based movie events.
Advisor: Teresa Taylor-Perez ~ E-mail: ttaylorperez@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: C-204 ~ Phone: (252) 246-1288
Game Zero
Game Zero was established in 2009 to allow students who share a common interest in all forms of gaming to meet to discuss various games, hold tournaments, and socialize. The club is open to all curriculum students in good standing with the College and may hold regular meetings and activities including Magic the Gathering tournaments, social meetings, and attend local area gaming conventions and conferences.
Advisor: Frances Rampey ~ E-mail: frampey@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: G-107 ~ Phone: (252) 246-1218
International Club
The International Club was established in 2007 to promote tolerance, cultural awareness, and a broader understanding of the international community. The club is open to all curriculum students in good standing with the College and may hold regular meetings and activities including guest speakers, travel, student exchange opportunities, and other topics of interest to its members.
Advisor: Teresa Taylor-Perez ~ E-mail: ttaylorperez@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: C-204 ~ Phone: (252) 246-1288
Minority Male Mentoring Coalition (3M)
The primary goal of the Minority Male Mentoring Project is to increase the retention and graduation rates of minority males attending community colleges. Program participants attend workshops on topics related to their personal growth and academic success. They also spend time with faculty, staff, and community mentors and may serve as role models for other students in the community.
Advisor: John Edwards ~ E-mail: jedwards@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: C-101a ~ Phone: (252) 246-1294
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society recognizes academic and personal excellence among diploma students. Membership eligibility is based on the number of hours completed, grade point average of 3.5 or better, current enrollment, and recommendations of the faculty. Invitations are extended each semester to those who meet eligibility requirements.
Advisor: Debby Skinner ~ E-mail: dskinner@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: G-115a ~ Phone: (252) 246-1347
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognizes academic and personal excellence among associate degree students. Students who are currently enrolled, are recommended by the faculty, and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher after completing 24 credit hours will be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa.
Advisor: Angela Grantham ~ E-mail: agrantham@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: B-205 ~ Phone: (252) 246-1312
Advisor: Gregory Johnson ~ E-mail: gjohnson@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: C-208c ~ Phone: (252) 246-1280
Forming of New Student Club or Organization
Students are encouraged to form new organizations and clubs as their interests dictate. To request formation, a written request to establish a new student club or organization must be submitted to the Student Activities Committee through a designated Student Government Association Executive Council member. All requests to form a new student club or organization should follow the steps specified in the current Student Government Association’s Constitution as well as Institutional Policy OOP SS-9.
Chair: Sandy Pittman ~ E-mail: spittman@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: C-101b ~ Phone: (252) 246-1266
Vice-Chair: Sandra Lackner ~ E-mail: slackner@wilsoncc.edu ~ Office: F-100d ~ Phone: (252) 246-1435
Code of Conduct for Students/Student Organizations
Students are expected to conduct themselves on and off campus in a socially acceptable manner. Profanity is not allowed on campus. Functions or activities sponsored by Wilson Community College student organizations off campus will be held in accordance with state and local laws. Individuals in violation of these are subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Disciplinary Procedures Policy. Organizations in violation are subject to revocation of charter.
Questions regarding appropriateness of activities should be directed to the Student Activities Committee.
