Student Organizations

Extracurricular Organizations

Numerous student clubs are provided on campus for the enjoyment and enrichment of the students. These clubs meet at various times and are sponsored by instructors who are interested in and informed about the particular field. Each student is encouraged to participate in at least one of these clubs. A special interest club may be organized by any group of interested students and must meet the following requirements:

1. Must have at least fifteen (15) prospective members.

2. Must have a faculty or staff member as the sponsor.

3. Must submit an acceptable constitution and a statement of purpose to the Vice President of Student Services’ office.

4. Must be approved by the SBA officers and the Director of Student Life; and

5. Must obtain final approval from the Executive Vice President and the President of the College.

Student Organizations

Art Club

ART CLUB

The East Central Student Art Association is designed to promote the visual arts on campus and in the community. The sponsor is Mr. Jeffrey Hodges.

ASNEC

ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT NURSES AT EC (ASNEC)

ASNEC is designed to promote active participation in MSNA, the professional student nurse organization. The organization promotes and encourages participation in community affairs and activities towards improved health care and related social issues. It also serves to influence healthcare and practice through legislative activities as appropriate. The organization meets monthly. Students must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. ASNEC is sponsored by ADN faculty.

AAE

ALPHA ALPHA EPSILON

The purpose of this organization is to promote the social and economic welfare of the engineer, to stimulate public service in the profession,

to encourage and develop the efficiency of the engineer, to promote unity in the profession, and to make further study of the industrial arts opportunities in allied fields. Anyone majoring in pre-engineering or industrial arts is eligible for membership. The sponsor is Mr. Michael Miles.

Astronomy Club

ASTRONOMY CLUB

The purpose of this club is to promote observational astronomy, astrophotography, and related scientific research projects. The sponsor is Marshall van Zijll.

Baptist Student Union

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION

The BSU seeks to reach students for the Christian life through worship, Bible study, missions, conferences, retreats, and personal witness. The activities are promoted through the Baptist Student Center located across the street from the campus. The hours are as follows: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meetings are held regularly at night as well as a monthly noon luncheon on Wednesdays. BSU is under the leadership of Scott Vaughn.

Bon Appetit

BON APPETIT

Bon Appetit is a student organization for students interested in the culinary arts. The group also includes honorary members from the Newton County 4H Club and a local Girl Scouts of America Chapter. Chef Barry Karrh, culinary instructor, serves as the club’s sponsor.

Catholic Campus Ministries

CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES

The Campus Ministries is an extension of the Catholic Church. Its purpose is to assist students in spirit, fellowship, and development of community, which reflects the light of Christ at ECCC. All are welcome. The Catholic Campus Ministries is sponsored by Ms. Gina Mowdy.

DECA

DECA is an international association of college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. The purpose of DECA is to prepare leaders and entrepreneurs for careers and education in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas. Mr. Barry Karrh serves as sponsor.

Diamond Darlings

DIAMOND DARLINGS

The purpose of the Diamond Darlings is to provide an opportunity for female students interested in baseball to become a part of the ECCC baseball program. Coach Neal Holliman is the sponsor.

East Central Environmental Club

EAST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB (ECEC)

The purpose is to promote environmental awareness among its members and the community, to promote and encourage recycling, and to become an active part of the environmental network and the community. The sponsor is Mr. Curt Skipper.

EC Encore Theatre Club

EC ENCORE THEATER CLUB

This club provides an opportunity for students interested in dramatic arts to participate in theatre. Mandy Quinn is the director.

EC Influencers

EC INFLUENCERS

The purpose of this group is to promote key messages from the College to their personal social media followers on numerous platforms, and to assist with the creation of the content for the College while at events on campus. The sponsor is Mr. Lucus Calvert.

ECCC Gospel Choir

ECCC GOSPEL CHOIR

The purpose of this organization is to give students who are interested in gospel music an opportunity to participate in choral activities on cam-

pus and in the five-county area. The organization is sponsored by Mr. Levar Robinson.

ECCC Practical Nursing Organization

ECCC PRACTICAL NURSING ORGANIZATION

The purpose of the ECCC Practical Nurse Organization is to serve and protect the public by promoting quality patient care by practical nursing students and to protect the interests and welfare of practical nursing students. The sponsors of this club are Practical Nursing Instructors.

ECCC Surgical Technology Student Association

ECCC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ECSTSA)

The purpose of ECSTSA is to promote Surgical Technology through conferences specific to their major. The Surgical Technology Instructors

sponsor this club.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships, and in the fellowship of the church. The sponsor is Erica Williams.

Freshman Class Officers

FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS

Members of the Freshman Class Officers are classified as full-time students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college work. The Freshman Class Officers are comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The sponsor of the Freshman Class Officers is Romonica Jones, Director of Student Life.

Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA COLLEGIATE

This club is organized for business students. Its purpose is to foster a better relationship between one another and to cultivate a better understanding of business principles in general. This organization is sponsored by Mr. Justin Wilcher and Mr. Robert Hebert. Click HERE for more information.

Native American Association

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Comprised of Native American students, this organization seeks to provide a support group and means for expressing concerns. The sponsor is Autumn McMillan.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to promote scholarship, to develop character, and to cultivate fellowship among academically superior students. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only. Minimum standards for invitation are a 3.5 GPA. Sponsors are Renee Boggan, Tanner Felton and Amanda Walton.

Click here for more about PTK.

President's Council

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

The President’s Council was organized during the 1985 school year by former College President Dr. Eddie M. Smith. The purpose of this organization is to establish better communications between the student organizations on campus and the President’s office. Sponsors are Dr. Brent Gregory, College President and James Miller, Vice President of Student Services.

Residence Hall Council

RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL

The purpose of these organizations is to assist the Director of Housing/Student Activities in supervising the dormitories. The residence hall council is made up of Resident Assistants. Ms. Keli Barrett, Housing Coordinator, is the sponsor.

Sigma Sigma Mu Tau

SIGMA SIGMA MU TAU

The purpose of Sigma Sigma Mu Tau is to present programs on medical opportunities, to conduct tours of surrounding hospitals and to obtain information from schools that would be of interest to students who are majoring in medical fields. The sponsor is Ms. Melani Moseley.

SkillsUSA

SKILLS USA

The purpose of SkillsUSA is to foster a wholesome understanding of the functions of labor/management organizations and recognition of their mutual interdependence and to create among students, faculty members, patrons of the school and persons in industry a sincere interest in, and esteem for trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations education. The sponsor is James Boykin.

Sophomore Class Officers

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS

Members of the Sophomore Class Officers are classified as full-time students who have completed 30 or more hours of college work. The Sophomore Class Officers are comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The sponsor of the Sophomore Class Officers is Romonica Jones, Director of Student Life.

Student Body Association

STUDENT BODY ASSOCIATION

Members of the Student Body Association officers are classified as full-time students who have completed 30 or more hours of college work. The SBA officers are comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and are elected during the spring semester for the upcoming college year. The sponsor of the SBA is Romonica Jones, Director of Student Life.

Student Education Association

STUDENT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The purpose of the Student Education Association is to give students practical experience in teacher-teacher and teacher-student relations. Sponsor TBD.

Warrior Corps

WARRIOR CORPS

The Warrior Corps is a group of students chosen by a special Selection Committee to represent East Central Community College with recruiting endeavors and special events. These students must have a minimum 18 ACT composite score, maintain a 2.0 grade point average, and must reflect high character and integrity. The Warrior Corps sponsor is TBD.

Wesley Foundation

WESLEY FOUNDATION

The Wesley Foundation, sponsored by the Decatur United Methodist Church, is a fellowship of college students, regardless of denominational relationships, desiring to enrich and deepen their Christian experiences, fellowship, worship, Bible study, prayer, and personal work, thereby assisting everyone to become more Christ-like in all human relationships. Meetings are held weekly. All students are welcome to visit at any time.

Wo-He-Lo Yearbook

WO-HE-LO

The Wo-He-Lo provides the pictorial record of school life on the campus each year. The Wo-He-Lo yearbook staff meets regularly at specified

times. The sponsor is Ms. Amy Thompson.