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The following is a list of recognized student organizations at Maryville College. To learn about starting a club or an organization, click here.
| Alpha Psi Omega (Drama) 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 President: Walker Harrison |
| Alternative Fall Break 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 |
| Alternative Spring Break 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 |
American Chemical SocietyACS 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 President: Katie Spears |
| Association of Computing Machinery 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 |
| Beta Beta Beta (Biology) The purpose of Tri Beta is to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Brigati President: Adam Patterson
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| Biology Club 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 President: Adam Patterson
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| Black Student Association Advisor: Larry Ervin 2010-2011 Officers
EVENTS: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:
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!! |
| Campus Commuters and Friends 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 |
| Cheerleading |
| Chilhowean (Yearbook) The Chilhowean staff works toward providing a yearbook for students. Advisor: Kelly Battles Editor: Jamila Williams |
| Circle K
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 |
| College Democrats
MC College Democrats pledge themselves to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party. Advisor: Adrienne Schwarte President: Chelsea Tarwater |
| College Republicans 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
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| Craftivists 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 |
| Culinary Club 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
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 |
| El Club de Espanol
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 dan.hickman@maryvillecollege.edu President: Miranda Clower
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| Entrepreneurship Club 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 |
| Environmental Action Team
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 |
| Erskine Tutors
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. |
| Face AIDS
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: |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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 |
| Global Citizenship Organization
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: Team Leaders: Jillian Norris, Lauren Leggett, Ayako Ito, Maira Madala, Thomas Sykes |
| GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) 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: Co-Moderators: Jenny Carter and Kat Lloyd |
| Habitat for Humanity
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
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| Highland Echo (Newspaper)
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 |
| Highland Leadership Program
Mission StatementThe 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.
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| History Society / Phi Alpha Theta
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 President
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| Humans v. Zombies The purpose of Humans v. Zombies is to bring people together through ridiculous circumstances. Advisor: Bruce Holt Moderators: Michelle Barnes and Terran Davis |
| Impressions (Literary Magazine)
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
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| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Intervarsity shows the students of Maryville College how to grow in God's Word. Advisor: Sam Overstreet President: Chris Hickman |
| Intramural Sports 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. See our website for more information → |
| Japanese Club
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
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| Judicial Board 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. |
| MC Badminton Club The purpose of the Maryville College Badminton Club will be to organize games of badminton that will be enjoyed by all its members. Advisor: President: |
| MC Bahai Association 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 |
| MC Dance Ensemble 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 |
| MC Equestrian Team |
| MC Futbol Club 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
MC Libertarians promote political awareness on campus and discuss relevant, contemporary geopolitical issues. Advisor: Elisabeth Lanois |
| MC Literacy Corps
Mission StatementThe Maryville College Student Literacy Corps promotes literacy awareness through the empowerment of people by means of knowledge. About the Student Literacy CorpsThe 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
Quotes"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has" “ Education is empowerment; it is the key to a better life.” |
| MC Scots Pep Band 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 |
| Model UN |
| Mountain Challenge |
| No Woman Left Behind 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 AllianceNon-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 (Leadership)
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 |
| P.E.A.C.E.
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
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| Peace & World Concerns
The committee provides outlets for expressing global concern through educational programming and international projects. Advisor: Dr. Scott Henson President: Harper Ganick |
| Peer Mentors (Orientation)
The Peer Mentor organization is composed of upperclassmen who aid in the introduction of new students to the Maryville College community. Advisor: Andy Lewter |
| Philosophy Club 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 |
| Progressive Christian Community
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 |
| Psi Chi (Psychology)
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 |
| Residence Hall Association |
| Scotties Dance Team |
| Sigma Lambda Kappa (Sign Language)
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 |
| Sigma Tau Delta 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 (Women's Issues)
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 |
| Ski and Snowboarding Club 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 |
| Student Government Association |
| Student Programming Board |
| The Bicycle Club 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 |
| Ultimate Club |
| Up 'til Dawn 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 |
| Voices of Praise |
