Student Organizations


Southeast Arkansas College offers many student organiations that will enhance your experience of attending our college. Student organizations are a good way to get involved in student life on the campus and to gain experience of working together as a group to accomplish a set goal. Being a part of an organization is a great way to show that you care about or have an interest in what goes on around you. So whether you want to improve your resume for future employers or you just want to be a part of a good cause join one or more of SEARK's Student Organizations.

Alpha Mu Gamma

Sponsor: Dr. Sara Hardin
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Alpha Mu Gamma is the largest national collegiate foreign language honor society in the United States. Its primary purpose is the honoring of students for outstanding achievement during their first year of foreign language study in college. Membership in SEARK College’s Alpha Mu Gamma foreign language honor society is based on completing at least six hours in Spanish and earning a 3.0 grade point average

Arkansas Licensed Practical Nursing Association (ALPNA-PN)

Sponsor: Stephanie Guy, RN, BSN
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SEARK College's ALPNA-PN Student Divisions' goal is to promote a strong positive image of the practical nurse while advancing the technical skill level of the profession. The Student Division of ALPNA-PN promotes technical skill development through competitive activities at the state level. All students accepted in the SEARK College Practical Nursing Program are eligible and strongly encouraged to join ALPNA-PN.

Arkansas Student Nurses
Association (ASNA)

Sponsor: Magnolia Woods and Wannetta Clowers
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The Arkansas Student Nurses Association (ASNA) is a chapter of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). Membership in the Southeast Arkansas College ASNA is open to students who have declared nursing (LPN/LPTN to RN) as a major. The Seark SNA embraces the mission statement and holds the same beliefs about purposes and functions of the organization as the ASNA. Their purpose is to asume responsiblity for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of health care. To provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns. And, To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.

Association for Surgical Technologist

Sponsor: Clementine Wesley
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The primary purpose of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) is ensuring that surgical technologist have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality. This is accomplished through accreditation: there are nearly 150 accredited programs to educate the surgical technologists by providing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform duties as a scrub in the surgical suite, certification: demonstrates that the Surgical technologist has a broad general knowledge of the field and can perform the required duties in virtually any surgical suite in the nation, and education: requirements of the surgical technologist are designed to ensure a high standard of continued professional competence and quality patient care.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Sponsors: Amanda Howerton and Robin McNulty
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Membership in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), a professional business organization, offers SEARK College business majors and others interested in the business field the opportunity to participate in one of the largest student organizations in the nation. Leadership, scholarship, community service opportunities, and professional speaker meetings are an important part of this organization. Phi Beta Lambda membership is local, state, and national.

PHI THETA KAPPA

Sponsor: Bill McNew
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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. Membership is open to SEARK College students who have completed at least 12 semester credit hours and who have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 in a two-year degree program.

SEARK COLLEGE STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Sponsor: Jim Harris
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The Student Ambassadors’ mission is to conduct campus tours, assist Student Affairs, and assist the Office of the President in activities and campus events. As volunteers, the SEARK College Student Ambassadors share their dedication and support for SeArk College with prospective students, visitors, and the community. Requirements for selection each Spring include a personal interview, a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average, and enrollment as a full-time student for at least one semester.

Sigma Epsilon Alpha

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The mission of Sigma Epsilon Alpha Service Society is to build leaders through training and community service experiences. The society provides a venue for service to the community and college, leadership training and experiences both in the community and on the college campus, and a sense of belonging among chapter members. Membership is open to all SeArk College students with a 2.0 grade point average.

Southeast Arkansas Computer Technology Users Group

Sponsor: Scott Adams and JoAnn Dupra
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Southeast Arkansas Computer Technology Users Group is hosted by SEARK. The organization is trying to establish a group of Computer users from our surrounding communities and colleges in order to provide a resource of technology related information for its memebers. The groups goal is also to help keep the members informed of all the changes and improvments that are happening in the world of technology.

STUDENT SENATE

Sponsor: Jim Harris
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The SEARK College Student Senate works throughout the academic year to: 1. To serve as the representative body of students enrolled in the college with the primary purpose of providing an opportunity for the active participation of students in the affairs of the college. 2. To provide a forum for the continuous exchange of ideas and opinions among the students, faculty, and staff. 3. To discuss issues of concern to students and provide advice and recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs for consideration.

The Southeast Arkansas College Student Senate works throughout the academic year to serve as the representative body for students enrolled in the college with the primary purpose of providing an opportunity for student participation in the affairs of the college. Also, the Senate provides a forum for the continuous exchange of ideas and opinions among the students, faculty, and staff. The Senate provides advice and recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE SEARK STUDENT SENATE, PLEASE CONTACT JIM HARRIS IN TECHNOLOOGY CENTER NORTH, ROOM 206.

BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY

Sponsor: Amanda Burgos
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Sponsor: Tenita Shannon-Gragg

Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a Christian organization of college students, 36 campuses in Arkansas and more than 1000 campuses in the US. It is a gathering of Christian students of all denominations, not just Baptists. It is an on-campus ministry sponsored by churches and associations of Southern Baptists. BCM is a forum for developing leadership skills and encouraging collegiate fellowship, an opportunity for collegians to study the Bible, to practice its teaching, to share their faith, and pray together. We also provide guidance for students who are facing crises and critical choices for their lives and promote active church membership. Membership is for anyone on campus whether students, facility, or any employee. We will be teaming with the BCM at UAPB in their local activities and missions with opportunities to serve local, community, state, and around the world. We meet every Thursday from 11:45 until 1:00 in the Workforce Development Center building, Room 528. We will serve a free lunch and have a short devotion. Come and join us for the fun and fellowship.

Any student organization sponsor or advisor desiring to post their own web pages should contact Rick Jenkins at (870) 543-5964 for more information.