Clubs and Organizations

Southern State sponsors a host of clubs and organizations including Medical Assistants Club, Phi Theta Kappa, REACH, Student Nurses Association,  and Students in Action.

Phi Theta Kappa – The Alpha Omicron Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a national honor society for community college students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better. Phi Theta Kappa’s primary mission is to recognize and reward academic achievement in the two-year college. Students are invited to join and become active in the community life of the college. 

Resources Effectively Advocating Community Help (REACH) -  Formed by SSCC students, REACH is an organization that is also open to community members. The club’s purpose is to provide leadership, education, and resources through advocating and volunteering for fellow students and members of the community. Among the many activities conducted by this group include charitable fundraisers, sponsoring community and school events, and presenting resources to students and community members. Persons interested in joining this active group may call the college at 800-628-7722.

Students in Action - Students in Action is a service organization. The group was established by Bill Horne and Steve Witham. Horne, a business and economics instructor, serves as the faculty advisor and Witham is an accounting and computer-programming student at the college. This organization is open to all Southern State students. The only membership requirement is that the individual has an interest in helping his or her school and the community. Participation is always encouraged and the events involve students, faculty, administration, family, and friends. To find out more information or to become a member of Students in Action contact the College at 1-800-628-7722.

Student Government - The purpose of Southern State Community College Student Government Association is to represent the student population on all campuses by pursuing social, political, academic and administrative initiatives of interest to our student body. In addition, the Southern State Community College Student Government Association shall act as a liaison between the student body and the college administration, the overall college community and other individuals and organizations. The ultimate task of the Southern State Community College Student Government Association is to address the needs, problems and concerns of the student body and to carefully listen to suggestions from the student body, faculty, and administration.