CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Coahoma Community College encourages college approved clubs and organizations.  Clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to develop leadership qualities necessary to be contributing members of society.

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.

ATHLETICS:  The school provides opportunities for students to participate in both interscholastic and intramural athletics.  Varsity sports are provided in basketball, football, and baseball.  Physical fitness, good sportsmanship and teamwork are stressed.  Letters are awarded to players who prove themselves worthy.

THE CHOIR:  This organization is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in group singing.  Students are introduced to the best in classical and church music.  Upon the permission of the director, students of any classification may join.  The choir participates in state meetings and festivals and gives concerts on and off campus.

THE BAND:  The Community College band is an essential part of campus activities and participates regularly in off-campus activities.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: The purpose of the Student Government Association is to serve as a liaison between the administration, faculty, staff, and student body.  It provides for student participation in school government, establishes better student-teacher relationships, affords training in citizenship, and ensures a sincere respect for the aims and objectives of Coahoma Community College.
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.

VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA (VICA):  VICA is the official student organization for those individuals enrolled in trade, industrial, technical, and training programs.  As an integral part of the instructional program, the club activities that are planned, initiated, and conducted by members help the students develop social and leadership abilities as well as occupational skills.  All vocational and technical students are expected to be active and supportive in club activities.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA), INC:  HOSA is an educational association of student members preparing for health care careers.  HOSA has three divisions:  secondary (students enrolled in high school who have not yet received a high school diploma); postsecondary (students who have graduated from high school but are not pursuing a baccalaureate degree); and collegiate (students seeking a baccalaureate degree).

RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL:  Student Housing sponsors the Residence Hall Council to ensure the participation of residents in creating an environment and providing experiences conducive to academic and social development.

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.

THE COAHOMA TRIBUNE:  The Coahoma Tribune is the official newspaper published by the students under the direction of a faculty member.  The newspaper is published three times during the fall semester and twice during the spring semester.  The Coahoma Tribune places emphasis on news of interest to students, faculty and alumni.

THE COAHOMAN, an annual student yearbook, presents a pictorial history of events of the school year.  It represents the student body, faculty, staff, campus activities and events.