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  • Ambassadors The Jefferson State Ambassador Student Organization is a prestigious group of individuals that serve as official host and hostesses for our college and community. Acceptance into this organization is based on an application and interview process during March of each year. Each candidate that submits a completed application will be contacted for an interview and if selected, those candidates can receive a scholarship (includes tuition and fees) for up to two years. Please see our website for additional information or contact the advisors. Advisors: Philip Guinn (205) 983-5908 or pguinn@jeffstateonline.com, Robin Guinn (205) 983-5245 or rguinn@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Alpha Beta Chi Child Development Student Club is an organization for all students in Child Development. The purpose of the club is to promote the field of child development through education and service. Elections for office positions are held each fall. Advisor: Heather Seagle, (205) 856-7821 or hseagle@jeffstateonline.com.
  • The Art and Animation Guild The Art and Animation Guild promotes campus and community awareness of the social value, impact, and importance of art. Membership is open to all students. Advisor: Camilla Avery, (205) 856-7837 or cavery@jeffstateonline.com
  • The Association of Clinical Laboratory Technician Students (ACLTS) The Association of Clinical Laboratory Technician Students (ACLTS) is open to any Jefferson State student that is interested in the CLT program, whether currently enrolled in the program or not. The purpose of ACLTS it to promote clinical competencies, teamwork, enthusiasm, and leadership skills within the profession. The club strives to achieve these goals by attending seminars, state meetings and national meetings. ACLTS will also actively seek, create, and/or participate in projects which demonstrate our commitment to the promotion of health, independence, and overall well-being of the people in the community by way of our participation in charitable events. Advisor: Wendy Sweatt, (205) 856-6043 or wsweatt@jeffstateonline.com
  • The Association of Radiologic Technology Students The Association of Radiologic Technology Students is an organization for students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program. Its purpose is to recognize and promote leadership among students, and to promote the high standards of the profession. Advisor: Christie Bolton, (205) 983-5218 or cbolton@jeffstateonline.com.
  • College Scholars Team is composed of academically gifted, full-time students who practice, host and participate in college academic tournaments throughout the state and region. These tournaments place emphasis on the intellectual skills of the participants. The members also assist in staffing area senior high school and college academic tournaments hosted by the college. Advisor: Lucy Lewis, (205) 856-6046 or llewis@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Designers and Builders Club is an organization for students enrolled in Construction and Building Science Technology. However, it is open to all students. It is affiliated with the National Association of Home Buildings. The purpose of the club is to establish professional interaction and communication between students and businesses in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, building construction, landscape design, and interior design. Advisor: Micah Kaufhold, (205) 856-7847 or mkaufhold@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Intramural Sports are open to all students. The program, which is not based on skill, offers athletic competition in flag football, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, bowling, and tennis. Advisor: Rodney Thompson, (205) 856-7914 or rthompsn@jeffstateonline.com.
  • The Jefferson State Singers The Jefferson State Singers are a 32-voice ensemble that performs at college and community functions. Membership is by competitive audition and scholarships are available for students accepted to participate.. For additional information, view the choir's Class Website, or contact Mrs. Kaufhold for audition information and appointments. Advisor: Jessica Kaufhold, (205) 856-7900 or jkaufhold@jeffstateonline.com
  • Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. Invitations for membership in Jefferson State's award winning Pi Pi Chapter and Beta Lambda Delta are extended to returning full-time students who have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Part-time students with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average who have completed at least 15 semester hours including ENG 101 and are eligible for MTH 100 are also invited for membership. Students are tapped for membership during fall and spring semesters. Pi Pi Chapter Advisor: Shelley Coley, (205) 856-6052 or scoley@jeffstateonline.com; Beta Lambda Delta Advisor: Dr. Liesl Ward, (205) 983-5956 or lward@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Sigma Kappa Delta is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. The purpose of this organization is to reward and encourage outstanding student achievement in English language and literature. SKD provides opportunities for advancing the study of language and literature, developing writing skills, meeting scholars and writers, attending conferences, submitting work for publication, and winning scholarships and awards. Advisors: Connie Caskey, (205) 983-5966 or ccaskey@jeffstateonline.com; Katie Boyer, (205) 856-6085 or kboyer@jeffstateonline.com; and Sharon DeVaney-Lovinguth, (205)983-5974 or lovinguth@jeffstateonline.com
  • Sigma Phi Sigma is a national funeral service fraternity that seeks to promote scholarship, unity and professionalism among its members. Membership to XI Chapter (Jefferson State) is open to all students majoring in Funeral Service Education with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 after the completion of two terms with emphasis on becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Advisor: Jzyk Ennis, (205) 856-7852 or jennis@jeffstateonline.com.
  • The Speech Team (Forensics Team) is an intercollegiate competition team that represents Jefferson State throughout the Southeast. Students compete in any of 11 different types of speeches or dramatic events. All Jefferson State students are encouraged to participate. The top students represent Jefferson State Community College at the national competition. Coach: Janice Stuckey, (205) 856-7816 or (205) 983-5963
  • Student Nursing Association is the local chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association and is open to all nursing and pre-nursing students enrolled at Jefferson State. The organization provides an opportunity to practice leadership skills and to participate in activities, which promote high standards in health care and in the profession of nursing. Jefferson Campus Advisor: Leigh Kirkwood, (205) 856-7820 or lkirkwood@jeffstateonline.com; Shelby Campus Advisor: Daphne Williams, (205)856-8577 or dkenwill@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (SCNAVTA) is an organization for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program. Membership is open to all veterinary technology students. The purpose of the organization is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology. Students and faculty impact the future of veterinary technology by utilizing this tool as a national voice for veterinary technicians. Advisor: Mikky Campbell, (205) 856-8551 or mcampbell@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Student Government Association serves and represents the student body by working toward the betterment of the college, by providing leadership training, by taking part in community projects, and by other activities which promote a sense of loyalty and school spirit. SGA Executive Council elections are held each spring. Senate elections are held each fall. Advisor: Thompson, (205) 856-7914 or rthompsn@jeffstateonline.com. Cyndi Bobo
    (205) 983-5915 cbobo@jeffstateonline.com  Website
  • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) provides students the leadership experience of teaching others how market economies operate, and how to use this knowledge to better themselves, their communities, and their countries. Students and faculty involve their communities in the free enterprise system by introducing a number of educational programs to their communities. Membership is open to all students and all majors. This award winning team sponsors the MST 225 class in which students receive college credit for membership in SIFE and the opportunity to develop a business plan and teach the experience to others. Advisor & SIFE Fellow: T. Todd, (205) 856-7860 or ttodd@jeffstateonline.com.
    Advisor: Lauren Cooley lacooley@jeffstateonline.com (205) 856-8502
  • The Writer's Round Table was organized to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, and alumni of Jefferson State Community College who have a desire to write. Both novices and experienced writers are invited. Works could include but are not limited to fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Members are invited to share ideas and information. They are encouraged to submit their works to Jefferson State's Literary and Arts Magazine: Wingspan. Advisor: Brian Ingram (205) 983-5967 or bingram@jeffstateonline.com.
  • Wingspan Literary Magazine is the college's annual Literary and Arts magazine that publishes works by Jefferson State students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding communities. Wingspan Advisor: Sharon L. DeVaney-Lovinguth, (205) 983-5974 or lovinguth@jeffstateonline.com.