EDUCATION CLUB: This club is designed to alert the awareness of its members of the current and innovative issues in education. It further fosters experiences in leadership and group activities and acquaints the students with the opportunities and responsibilities of the teacher. Membership is opened primarily to General, Early Childhood, and Elementary Education majors, or any students who endorse the goals and objectives of the club.
ENGLISH CLUB: The English Department sponsors the English Club for the purpose of stimulating students' interest in reading and language. English majors are required to become members; however, all students are welcome to join.
CLASS ORGANIZATIONS: The students in the college are organized into class clubs. Members and their sponsors plan and carry out social and other class programs.
PHI BETA LAMBDA: Phi Beta Lambda, a national collegiate business organization, is an integral part of the Business Department. The purpose of the organization is to provide students a chance to learn, first-hand, about the business community. Organizational goals include to develop leadership experience that will enable students to participate effectively in business, professional, and community life; to offer an insight into and provide an opportunity for participating in the decision-making process; to aid in the selection of a field of vocational specialization; to engage in projects that will strengthen students' backgrounds in the area of business; to develop loyalty to the school and for the democratic way of life; to broaden students' understanding of business and its complexities; and to promote scholarship.
STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE (SIFE): Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an organization of students whose mission is to provide the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of Free Enterprise. The chapter operates as part of a national organization.
SCIENCE & MATH SYMPOSIUM: This organization is composed of science, computer science, and mathematics majors and other students who are interested in the objectives of the club.
Objectives of this club include to help each member develop a sense of responsibility and a more cooperative attitude through group participation; to help each member learn to interpret and analyze the issue of science and mathematics; to help each member learn to think critically; to encourage research in the sciences and mathematics and present seminars; and to have members meet famous/outstanding personalities in the fields of science and mathematics.
EL CIRCULO ESPANOL (THE SPANISH CLUB): The Spanish Club at Coahoma Community College is composed of Spanish majors who are interested in enjoying the fun and fellowship of others who share their interest in learning about the Spanish language and the many cultures of the Spanish speaking world. By participating in campus activities during the year and by working with other campus organizations, members fulfill the club motto, En la union esta la fuerza (In unity there is strength). The club colors are red, gold, and purple. The club flower is a red rose.
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE FORUM: The weekly forums under the sponsorship of the Social Science Department provide the opportunity for students to make use of current reading materials in discussing vital social problems.
THE BLACK LITERARY SOCIETY: This is an informal organization open to all students, especially English majors, who are interested in the works of Black authors. The Society sponsors presentations which emphasize oral interpretation of Black poetry. The Society also has a speech choir which takes part in the presentations.
THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB: This club affords physical education majors and other interested students the opportunity to participate in many phases of physical education athletics. Members are taught to officiate and render this service to the school's intramural program.
PHI THETA KAPPA (ALPHA OMICRON PI CHAPTER): This national junior college honorary society promotes scholarship, leadership, and the development of character. Eligibility for membership includes a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or better, evidence of good character and membership in extra curricula activities. In addition, students desiring to join the society must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours at Coahoma Community College and must be enrolled for a minimum of twelve academic semester hours during the semester he is elected to the society. Students who become members are eligible for academic scholarships set up specifically for them at numerous colleges and universities throughout the United States. |
