Wallace Community College offers student activities, programs, and services that promote academic support as well as leadership, social, and cultural experiences. Below are student clubs and organizations, listed alphabetically, and are followed by a code indicating the campus on which the activity is available: Sparks Campus (S) or Wallace Campus (W).
Student Clubs (available to all students):
Biotechnology Club (W) - To advance biotechnology research and knowledge.
Black Student Union (W) - To establish and innovate relationship opportunities and experiences for minority students. We serve our members by providing community service opportunities, mentoring relationships, and outlets for expression and discussion.
Hermanos y Hermanas Unidos (W) - To establish and innovate relationship opportunities and experiences for minority students. We serve our members by providing community service opportunities, mentoring relationships, and outlets for expression and discussion.
WCC Philosophical Society (W)—An organization designed to encourage the discussion of philosophical ideas.
Rotaract (W)—An organization designed to promote community service among civic-minded students.
Society of Physics Students (W)—The purpose of this organization is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics, the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities, and the introduction of students to the professional community.
Student Government Association (S) (W)—The Student Government Association (SGA) provides leadership opportunities for students. The SGA is governed by published bylaws that are made available to students at each applicable campus. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life.
Wallace Campus Ministry (W)—Wallace Campus Ministry focuses on providing spiritual support, community, and activities for students attending Wallace Community College. Activities include worship services, Bible studies, community service projects, and social events that will be aimed at fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth among students.
Student Organizations (criteria for membership):
Association of Student Practical Nurses (S) (W)—An organization designed for students enrolled in Practical Nursing.
Leadership Development Program (S) (W)—The Leadership Development program promotes development of students’ personal philosophies of leadership by: participation in service- learning opportunities; serving as official host/hostesses of the College; being mentored by a Wallace faculty or staff member; completing a for-credit leadership course; and attendance at a statewide student leadership institute.
Phi Theta Kappa (S) (W)—Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours (excluding developmental coursework) toward an associate in arts, associate in science, or associate in applied science degree and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. First-term freshmen who were members of the National Honor Society or Beta Club, recipients of a Wallace Community College academic scholarship, or students who scored 25+ on the ACT® exam may enter into the organization immediately as provisional members.
Respiratory Therapy Student Association (W)—This organization strives to increase the community of the Respiratory Therapy profession and to promote wellness.
Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society (W)—This organization strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English and literature; provides cultural stimulation on the College campus; promotes interest in English and literature; fosters the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing; promotes a sense of community among its members; and exhibits high standards of academic excellence.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association (W)—The Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association represents and promotes the profession of Physical Therapy and helps educate the public about the physical therapy needs of members of society.
Wallace Association of Nursing Students (W)—The Wallace Association of Nursing Students (WANS) is an organization composed of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students. The purpose of WANS is to support and enhance the philosophy, purpose, goals, and policies of the ADN program; promote educational and professional development; and contribute to the health care of the community.
Students should contact the Student Life Coordinator on the Wallace Campus or the Coordinator, Student Services on the Sparks Campus for specific, written information concerning campus organizations, formation of new organizations, club advisors (eligibility and role), policies and procedures related to campus organizations, and other related matters.