Alpha Psi Omega is a National Theatre Honors Society. We are a group dedicated to providing service and increasing the awareness of theatrical arts on campus and in our community. We are committed to the growth of the individual members of our society as individuals, lovers of the arts, and citizens. We operate under the support and advice of our faculty advisor, and we strive for excellence in all that we do. 

Advisor: Heather McMahon
heather.mcmahon@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Walker Harrison

An organization that allows MC students, faculty, and staff to participate in a unique, "hands-on," service opportunity. This opportunity consists of traveling to a community and providing help in various ways during a long weekend each year.

Advisor: Preston Fields
preston.fields@maryvillecollege.edu

An organization that allows MC students, faculty, and staff to participate in a unique, "hands-on," service opportunity. This opportunity consists of traveling to a community and providing help in various ways during spring break.

Advisor: Preston Fields
preston.fields@maryvillecollege.edu

ACS brings together the student community and surrounding community through the common bond of science and expose younger generations to the field of science.

Advisor: Angelia Gibson
angelia.gibson@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Katie Spears

As an official chapter of ACM International, the MC ACM provides MC students access to a vast collection of information, speakers, scholarship opportunities, and other resources.                

Advisor: Dr. Yuanyuan Ding

President: Libby Rodriguez

The purpose of Tri Beta is to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences.

Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Brigati
jennifer.brigati@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Adam Patterson

The Biology club promotes biology among students of all majors and interests and gives Maryville College students the opportunity to be involved in biology related activities.

Advisor: Jennifer Brigati
Jennifer.Brigati@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Adam Patterson

Black Student Association (BSA)

The Black Student Association is an organization that was established to cater to the needs of Black/African American students in the Maryville College community.

We, the members of the Black Student Association along with the support of the Cultural Diversity Team pledge to uphold the covenant decided on by each of the members of the Black Student Association by:

• Striving for excellence in academics by devoting ample time to studies and attending class regularly;
• Striving for unity by morally, physically, mentally, and emotionally being supportive of one another through aiding in times of need, personal counseling, and academic tutoring amongst peers by making our time and services available when needed;
• Respecting one another by treating each other with esteem, honor, value, admiration, reverence, and approval by understanding that each individual is unique and different in his or her own way.

By taking pride in the Black Student Association through commitment, each individual should uphold this covenant by the articles stated.

REMEMBER: IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME!!

The voice of the commuter must be heard. We have students from various backgrounds who attend Maryville College, and they have great ideas that need to be taken into consideration.

Advisor: Lynn Coning

President: James Lopp

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The Chilhowean staff works toward providing a yearbook for students.

Advisor: Kelly Battles

Editor: Jamila Williams

Circle K is the college-based division of Kiwanis International. It is based on service, leadership, and community involvement.

Advisor: Kandis Schram

President: Katherine Nadler

MC College Democrats pledge themselves to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party.

Advisor: Adrienne Schwarte

President: Chelsea Tarwater

The purpose of MC College Republicans is to promote voter awareness at the collegiate, local, and state levels, to support the Republican party, and to provide services to the community.

Advisor: Arielle Kilday

Chairman: Eric Hill

The purpose of the Craftivists is to supply hand-knitted goods to local charities, to teach people how to knit and crochet, to provide a social setting while knitting and crocheting, and to promote world peace by the works of our hands, one stitch at a time.

Advisor: Maria Siopsis

President: Karen Leu

The purpose of the Culinary Club is to introduce college students to culinary arts and to teach skills in preparing affordable meals, while appreciating the finer things in life.

Advisor: Maria Siopsis

President: Amanda Burchett

Deutsche AG spreads German culture and heritage to the students of Maryville College, the faculty, staff, and to the city of Maryville.

Advisor: Ahmed Abdelrahmann

President: Emily Medley

Our purpose is to promote awareness of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, to engage in community outreach, and to provide educational opportunities. Our primary objectives include offering cultural perspectives to our campus and community; reaching out to our community by completing service projects; and providing opportunities for language, learning, and practice.

Advisors: Alan Watts and Dan Hickman
alan.watts@maryvillecollege.edu

dan.hickman@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Miranda Clower

A club for Maryville College students to start new businesses and social enterprises, compete in business plan competitions, learn from experts about topics such as law, marketing, and accounting, connect with a network of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, and access resources to help launch and manage start ups.

Advisor: Brandon Bruce

President: Nathaniel Phipps

The Environmental Action Team strvies, as a collective body and as individuals who value the welfare of the environment as a prerequisite to a fulfilling life, to apply environmentally conscious values to issues in the lives of students on the Maryville College campus.

Advisor: Mark O'Gorman

President: Shannon Woolfolk

The purpose of the Erskine Tutoring Foundation is to provide, not exclusively, mentoring and tutoring to minority students throughout the local community surrounding Maryville College.

The Erskine Tutoring Foundation (E.T.F.) is dedicated to bettering the quality of education for students who display sufficient need for assistance. We strive for opportunities of enrichment and growth by coordinating campus visits to Maryville College athletic events, social functions, and classes. In doing so, we provide students with the knowledge of opportunities & interests which, otherwise, they may not be exposed to on their own.

Finally, as tutors in the Erskine Tutoring Foundation, we function as role models of service and scholarship for those we mentor. Students in the community can look to us as a source of inspiration to achieve their potential. 

The purpose of Face AIDS is to raise awareness about the HIV epidemic domestically and internationally as well as support for the AIDS situation in Africa.

Advisor:
Angelia Gibson
angelia.gibson@maryvillecollege.edu

FCA's purpose is to minister to college, high school, and any other campus through athletics and sports. Doing God's will and having a Christian impact on Maryville College is the main goal of FCA.

Advisor: Jim Elliott

Co-Presidents: David Large and Donald Rucker

Purpose Statement: To promote intercultual exchange between multicutural students, faculty, and staff on Maryville College campus and raise cultural tradition awareness amongst the Maryville College community.

Advisors:

Kirsten Sheppard

Laura Smith

Team Leaders: Jillian Norris, Lauren Leggett, Ayako Ito, Maira Madala, Thomas Sykes

Mission:  Following a vision of diversity for the 21st century, the Gay-Straight Alliance is a student organization that comes together to provide a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment that encourages dialogue about issues of gender and human sexuality among the Maryville College community.

Advisors:
Dr. Traci Haydu  

Dr. Crystal Colter

Co-Moderators: Jenny Carter and Kat Lloyd

The campus chapter of Habitat educates the campus about affordable housing issues, builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and raises funds for the work of Habitat for Humanity.

Advisor: Mark Hall

President: Claire Keener-Eck

The Highland Echo (online version) acts as a source of information for students, faculty, and staff at Maryville College.

Advisor: Kim Trevathan

Editor: Jonathan Brent

Assistant Editor: Chelsey Morgan

Assistant Editor: Kelly Hawk

Photo Editor: Chris Cannon

Sports Editor: John Robertson

Graphics Editor: Blythe Tyrone

Mission Statement

The Highland Leadership Certificate Program provides leadership development for first year students through one semester of experiential learning, direct instruction, and skill application. Utilizing existing College and community resources, participants explore and realize their leadership potential at Maryville College and beyond.

Our objectives are: to promote the awareness, study, and appreciation of the art and science of History; to support the community of historians and those with an interest in History at Maryville College, and in the wider community; to preserve the Historical legacy at Maryville College.

Advisor
Doug Sofer
doug.sofer@maryvillecollege.edu
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President
Angela Oswald 

The purpose of Humans v. Zombies is to bring people together through ridiculous circumstances.

Advisor: Bruce Holt

Moderators: Michelle Barnes and Terran Davis

Impressions organizes and produces an annual publication of student/staff creative works and hosts events related to creative works.

Advisor: Summar West

co-Editors: Karen Leu and Morgan Hawk

Intervarsity shows the students of Maryville College how to grow in God's Word.

Advisor: Sam Overstreet
sam.overstreet@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Chris Hickman

Intramural sports and casual recreation through club sports are also an extension of the educational process at Maryville College. About two-thirds of all students participate in varsity athletics, club sports, or intramurals at Maryville. Independent teams vie for championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball.

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The aim of the Japanese Club is to foster intercultural communication, provide a space for cultural exchange, cultivate interest in Japanese culture and customs, and improve the Japanese speech and language skills of Maryville College students.

Advisor: Asami Segi
asami.segi@maryvillecollege.edu

The Student Judicial Board hears student behavior cases referred to it by the Associate Dean of Students for Student Development. The Board is composed of sixteen (16) students. The membership consists of three (3) members from each class (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior) and four (4) at-large members. All Judicial Board members are selected through an application/interview process and approved by the Student Government Association.

The purpose of the Maryville College Badminton Club will be to organize games of badminton that will be enjoyed by all its members.

Advisor:
Jeff Bay
jeff.bay@maryvillecollege.edu

President:
Sam Dobson

The purpose of the MC Bahai Association is to promote unity and interfaith dialogue on campus; to increase awareness and knowledge of the Bahai faith on campus; to provide MC students with a way to engage in service to the wider community, specifically for children and youth; to create a more spiritual atmosphere on campus.

Advisor: Billy Newton

Leaders: Mona Alhauser, Arianna Hakiman, Kamran Hakiman, and Pooneh Vafaee

The purpose of the MC Dance Ensemble is to bring a novel aspect of the performing arts to campus in hopes that it will enhance community involvement and general appreciation for the art of dance.

Advisor: Michelle Ballew Safewright

Captains: Morgan Hawk and Marcelle Fischer

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The purpose of the MC Futbol Club is to give non NCAA soccer players and international students an opportunity to use soccer as a tool to become involved in extracurricular activities on campus.

Advisor: Bruce Holt

President: Matt Hale

MC Libertarians promote political awareness on campus and discuss relevant, contemporary geopolitical issues.

Advisor: Elisabeth Lanois
elisabeth.lanois@maryvillecollege.edu

Mission Statement

The Maryville College Student Literacy Corps promotes literacy awareness through the empowerment of people by means of knowledge.

About the Student Literacy Corps

The MCSLC is a ten-year-old program designed and run by Maryville College students. The purpose of MCSLC is to (1) provide literacy education to undereducated citizens of Blount County and (2) provide Maryville College students with the opportunity to give back to the community. The Corps is composed of a student-run executive board of 12 members. Currently the Corps has over 90 student members; these members volunteer at tutor sites within in Blount County, which are of all literacy levels. The Corps is trained in the Spring and Fall semesters, and the trainings are designed to familiarize the students with the sites, prepare them for their service work, and answer any pertinent questions about our program. The majority of the Corps members tutor an average of two-four hours per week at four major sites.

The Student Literacy Corps is an organization created and maintained by the students. The board of directors consists of one coordinator, a Blount County Justice Center (jail) coordinator, two MC Families coordinators, an Adult Basic Education coordinator, a Bradford liaison, a Bonner liaison, a Reading First Coordinator, a special events coordinator, and a publicity director.

Student Literacy Corps Requirements

• Tutor at least TWO hours per week at a MCSLC approved placement
• Attend one Student Literacy Corps literacy function per semester
• Attend one Literacy Corps fundraising event per semester
• Attend either the fall or spring training annually

Quotes

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead

“ Education is empowerment; it is the key to a better life.”
Taylor Fields 

The purpose of MC Scots Pep Band is to provide an opportunity for ongoing practice and enrichment of student musicians and to actively engage members of the MC community in fervent school spirit and support of our athletic programs.

Advisor: Sheree O'Connor

President:  Jeffrey Hoover

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NWLB is a bystander intervention program created by women for women and the men who care about them. Its purpose is to educate the members of the college and community about sexual assault and to create a culture that does not wait for someone else to take action. In addition to serving as a public awareness campaign this program includes curriculum based educational initiatives for college students, faculty, and staff.

Advisor: Michelle Ballew-Safewright

Chair: Paige Everett

Non-Profit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies. American Humanics is affiliated with more than 75 colleges and universities nationwide including Maryville College, and partners with more than 50 national nonprofit organizations including the YMCA, the March of Dimes, and Boy Scouts of America.

Advisor: Cole Piper

cole.piper@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Colleen Meersman

Website: humanics.maryvillecollege.edu

Omicron Delta Kappa is a leadership honor society that recognizes those who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate/community activities, and brings together the most representative individuals in all phases of collegiate life.

Advisor: Kathie Shiba

President: Rache Boshears

The purpose of P.E.A.C.E. is to mentor potential first generation college students by encouraging the importance of pursuing a college education and providing guidance throughout the process.

Advisor: Preston Fields

preston.fields@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Zak Bednar

The committee provides outlets for expressing global concern through educational programming and international projects.

Advisor: Dr. Scott Henson

President: Harper Ganick

The Peer Mentor organization is composed of upperclassmen who aid in the introduction of new students to the Maryville College community.

Advisor: Andy Lewter
andy.lewter@maryvillecollege.edu

The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to provide students with the opportunity to openly discuss philisophical ideas and take philosophy our of the classroom and bring it to the students.

Advisor: Bill Meyer

President: Ellison Berryhill

The primary purpose of the Progressive Christian Community is to come together and share about faith. It is intentionally inclusive of all people, and it seeks to place Christian faith and values into the context of the twenty-first century and beyond. It is a place where questions and ambiguity are affirmed as valid, constructive acts.

Advisor: Anne McKee

President: Jordan Tarwater

The purpose of Psi Chi, the Psychology Club, is to permit students who are interested in psychology or related fields to discover the various aspects of current research and its application.

Advisor: Jason Troyer

President: Page Sloan

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Sigma Lambda Kappa is designed to provide opportunity for those interested to become involved in various areas of the deaf community. It exists to provide opportunities for those interested in Interpreting and Deaf Studies to sharpen their ASL skills through attendance at club events.

Advisor: April Haggard

President: Patrick Mullen

The purpose of Sigma Tau Delta is to encourage and promote opportunities for professional and academic development, provide cultural stimulation through literature by hosting a goal of 3 or more events each semester that appeal to a wide variety of interests, foster all aspects of the English discipline, and promote literacy throughout the community.

Advisor: Kelly Battles

President: Kelly Hawk

Sisters in Spirit exist as a group of women in support of and love for one another as sisters in spirit, standing in solidarity and equality with our brothers in spirit, as well.

Advisor: Dr. Peggy Cowan

Team Leader: Alli Little

The Ski and Snowboard Club provide recreation during the winter months, promote fitness, and give individuals a medium through which they might build community and friendships.

Advisor: Bruce Holt

President: Thomas Mausser

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The Bicycle Club promotes bicycling at both recreational and competetive levels to increase physical fitness of students and learn safe bicycling skills and routes.

Advisor: Brandon Bruce

brandon.bruce@maryvillecollege.edu

President: Michae Musick

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The purpose of Up 'til Dawn is to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital while brining fun events to campus for the students.

Advisors: Kristin Gourley and Adam Garrison

Executive Director: Page Sloan

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