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Student Clubs and Organizations
JSRCC has many active student clubs. Getting involved in student clubs and organizations is an exciting way for 
students to meet fellow students, develop leadership skills and enhance their classroom experiences. By planning or participating in student activities, students can help make a positive impact on the campuses of JSRCC. Students who do not find an
on-campus club that interests them can work with the Office of Student Life to possibly start a new club.
Joining a Student Club
If you are interested in joining a student club at JSRCC, check out the following clubs and information:
American Sign Language Club
The American Sign Language Club enhances sign language skills of students who have taken an introductory class to American Sign Language. For more information, please contact Bruce Sofinski at bsofinski@reynolds.edu.
Anime Club
The Anime Club introduces Japanese animation to members, other students and staff. Club members lead online discussions about plot, character, dynamics, etc. For more information, please contact John Smith at jsmith@reynolds.edu.
CACEE
CACEE represents the career-minded student who is passionate about the Culinary, Pastry, or Hospitality fields. CACEE stands for Culinary Arts Careers, Educational and Experiential Club which also serves as the club’s mission. CACEE aims to effectively involve these concepts in every event in order to allow student growth in the aforementioned areas. For more information, please contact Jesse Miller at jmiller@reynolds.edu
Christians in Action
The Christians in Action club seeks to win souls through unity – for a better life on earth and access to heaven. For more information, please contact Cara Luyster at cluyster@reynolds.edu.
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
The Gay Straight Alliance at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a club that is open to all students. Its purpose is to create a safe and hospitable learning environment for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The club is a social, educational, and advocacy group open to anyone who identifies as GLBTQ or Ally. For more information, please contact Milton Bussells at mbussells@reynolds.edu.
The Green Club
The Green Club supports projects and education of environmental sustainability at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. For more information, please contact Richard Groover at rgroover@reynolds.edu or David Walz at dwalz@reynolds.edu
Horticulture Club
The Horticulture Club provides opportunities for professional development, social interaction, and community service to students with vocational interests in the field of horticulture.
For more information, please contact David Seward at dseward@reynolds.edu.
The Line (Literary Magazine)
The Line is J. Sargeant Reynold's literary magazine, created, edited, and published by students, featuring student fiction, poetry, art, and photography.
For more information, please Glenda Potts at gpotts@reynolds.edu.
LOL (Laugh Out Loud)
The LOL Club provides students the opportunity to share the passion of comedy throughout J. Sargeant Reynolds and the community. Activities include stand-up comedy, sketch comedy and much more. For more information, please contact Linda Pinney at lpinney@reynolds.edu.
Lyric 101
The Lyric 101 club provides students the opportunity to give artists and performers an avenue to express themselves through their music, spoken word, and poetry. For more information, please contact Jackie Manley at jmanley@reynolds.edu.
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) provides service, information, and learning opportunities about Islam for both Muslim and non-Muslim students at JSRCC.
For more information, please contact Ghazala Hashmi at ghashmi@reynolds.edu.
Oasis Bible Study
The Oasis Bible Study provides an opportunity each week for students to gather and share their Christian faith through reading Scripture, leading discussions, and playing spiritual music.
For more information, please contact Cynthia De Riemer at cderiemer@reynolds.edu.
Passion for Fashion
The Passion for Fashion club provides students the opportunity to bring their unique sense of style whether it’s quirky, chic, street, or European. It provides opportunities for community service projects and annual fashion shows. For more information, please contact Jackie Manley at jmanley@reynolds.edu.
P.A.V.E. Club
The P.A.V.E. Club (Program for Adults in Vocational Education) develops leadership and social skills for students who are enrolled in the P.A.V.E. program. For more information, please contact Paula McMahon at pmcmahon@reynolds.edu.
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is the nationally recognized business organization. This club fosters the professional development of students who are interested in a career in business. For more information, please contact Dr. Mel Burton at mburton@reynolds.edu.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide 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.
J. Sargeant Reynolds has two Phi Theta Kappa chapters at the College. The Alpha Iota Beta chapter represents members enrolled in programs at the Parham Road Campus and the Alpha Gamma Omicron chapter represents members enrolledin programs at the Goochland and Downtown campuses. Although there are two chapters at JSR, the chapters participate in activities and hold meetings together.
Eligibility CriteriaStudents who have completed 12 transferable credit hours and have a 3.3 cumulative GPA at the college are invited to join PTK every fall and spring semester. We send the invitations out by mail and email in September and February. If the student meets these qualifications, he/she should receive an invitation.
Induction
The fall 2012 Induction Ceremony will be held on November 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Lipman Auditorium, Massey Library Technology Center at the Parham Rd Campus.
>> Phi Theta Kappa 2012 Induction Information
Shortly after joining, members are added to the JSR Phi Theta Kappa Blackboard site. Current members can learn more about upcoming events and learn how to get more involved by visiting the Blackboard site.
>> Frequently Asked Questions
Photography Club
The Photography Club provides opportunities for students interested in all aspects of Photography to come together on a regular basis. Students will gain insight on how to develop film, staging shots, taking pictures and much more. For more information, please contact Glenda Potts at gpotts@reynolds.edu.
Student Nurses’ Association (SNA)
The Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) is an organization devoted to supporting, nurturing and mentoring future nurses. Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership and organizational skills as committee and board members as well as general membership. The SNA assists in raising awareness of public health issues through educational seminars and charitable organization involvement. Each member is also involved in both the local, state and national student nurse organizations.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Brittingham at kbrittingham@reynolds.edu.
Student Virginia Education Association
The Student Virginia Education Association provides informational activities about the teaching profession to students who are interested in a career in teaching. For more information, please contact Eric Barna at ebarna@reynolds.edu.
Student Senate
The Student Senate advocates on behalf of the student body for issues and topics of interest to students at the college. Members apply and interview at the beginning of the fall semester. Student Senate member terms run October through April. For more information, please contact Cara Luyster at cluyster@reynolds.edu.
Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society
The Human Services Honor Society provides opportunities for professional development and community service to students who are interested in human services (i.e. childcare, mental health, hospitals, etc.). For more information, please contact Pamela Ratliff at pratliff@reynolds.edu.
Video Game Club
The Video Game Club provides students an understanding of certain genres of video games and competes for the championship belt. Bring your A game! For more information, please contact Jackie Manley at jmanley@reynolds.edu.
| Starting a New Student Club If you are interested in starting a new student club, please complete the New Student Club Proposal form. For more information on joining an existing club or starting a new club please contact the Office of Student Life at 804-523-5082, or 804-523-5983. You can also email the Office of Student Life at studentlife@reynolds.edu. For Current Club Members *IMPORTANT* |
Student Life Game Center [Back to top]
Hang out with fellow students and relax between classes in the Student Life
Game Centers! The game centers are free and open to all JSRCC students,
faculty, and staff.
The PRC Game Center includes a full-size pool table, Playstation 3, Wii, XBox 360, and flat screen televisions. The DTC Game Center includes a ping-pong table, air hockey table, Playstation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 and televisions.
Location:
Room 206 Georgiadis Hall, Parham Road Campus
Room 162, Downtown Campus
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Wednesdays (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Thursdays (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
JSR LEAD is the college’s student leadership development program. Launched in 2008, the program enrolls 20 students in a two semester experience where students develop the tools needed to work as effective leaders. In the fall semester, JSR LEAD students participate in a program retreat, work on team building skills, attend the VCCS Student Leadership Conference, learn about corporate etiquette, enhance public speaking skills and participate in community service. In the spring semester, JSR LEAD students take SDV 109 which is a one-credit leadership development class. This class, which meets for eight weeks, includes such topics as leadership styles and theories, ethical decision making, communication, managing change, wellness and balance, gender and diversity in leadership, and conflict management. Students complete additional community service and have a final retreat to conclude their experience in JSR LEAD. JSR LEAD provides an opportunity for students to enhance or develop leadership skills while making lifelong friendships.
Community Service [Back to top]
Getting involved not only within the school environment but also throughout
the larger community is a key component of the college experience. For
more information on how to get involved with Community Service projects
please contact the Office of Student Life at 804-523-5983 or 804-523-5082
or email studentlife@reynolds.edu.
Current Community Service Opportunities
The Carver Promise
Contact:
Casey Rogers
804-780-4131
crogers@thecarverpromise.org
Frequently Used Forms [Back to top]
The following are forms/documents that are used within the Office of Student Life in order to structure the daily operations of the unit:
>> New Student Club Proposal
>> Student Club Event Proposal
>> Student Club Request for Funds
>> Co-Curricular Grant Proposal Application
>> Sample Co-Curricular Activities
Co-Curricular
Grant Program for Faculty & Staff [Back to top]
ATTENTION TEACHING FACULTY & STAFF! Are you looking to “spice up” your
classroom? Tired of the same old lecture? The Office of Student Life is excited
to offer the Co-Curricular Grant Program. Want to bring in a guest speaker to
your class? This program enables instructors to request funds through the Office of Student Life which tie out-of-classroom programming with course learning outcomes.
If you are interested in requesting co-curricular funds, please complete the Co-Curricular Grant Proposal. Check out these sample co-curricular activities for ideas!
Event Photos [Back to top]
Check out the following pics of Student Life activities and events! If you
have any pictures from recent activities or events at JSRCC that you would like
to share on our website, please contact us at studentlife@reynolds.edu.
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view the Pictures of the Week