Student Organizations

SEARK College is great place for you to feel community and belonging. It’s an encouraging and vibrant learning community and a close-knit family of students, faculty and staff.

The college provides many opportunities beyond the classroom that can enhance your personal growth and development. In addition to our strong academic and professional programs, SEARK offers, recreation, health and fitness, as well as, clubs and professional and social organizations.

It’s easy to get involved at SEARK College. Whether you want to join a club, serve as a student tutor, or experience other cultures, you will find an option that suits your personality or goals. SEARK student organizations provide stimulating and interesting ways to learn life skills, make new friends, and enrich your educational experience.

Request to Establish a Student Organization Form

President's Guidelines for Operating Student Organizations Form

Student Organization Constitution Requirements

Arkansas Licensed Practical Nursing Association (ALPNA-PN)

SEARK College's ALPNA-PN Student Divisions' goal is to promote a strong positive image of the practical nurse while advancing the technical skill level of the profession. The Student Division of ALPNA-PN promotes technical skill development through competitive activities at the state level. All students accepted in the SEARK College Practical Nursing Program are eligible and strongly encouraged to join ALPNA-PN.

Sponsor: Sherri Hargraves - shargraves@seark.edu

Arkansas Student Nurses Association (ASNA)

The Arkansas Student Nurses Association (ASNA) is a chapter of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). Membership in the Southeast Arkansas College ASNA is open to students who have declared associate degree nursing (LPN/Paramedic to RN or Generic RN) as a major. The SEARK SNA embraces the mission statement and holds the same beliefs about purposes and functions of the organization as the ASNA. Their purpose is to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide high quality of health care; to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns; to aid in the development of the whole person in their professional role, and to show responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.

Sponsor: Patricia Washington - pwashington@seark.edu

Association for Surgical Technologist

Students at SEARK College are encouraged to hold membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The primary purpose of (AST) is ensuring that surgical technologist have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality. This is accomplished through accreditation: there are nearly 150 accredited programs to educate the surgical technologists by providing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform duties as a scrub technician in the surgical suite, certification: demonstrates that the Surgical technologist has a broad general knowledge of the field and can perform the required duties in virtually any surgical suite in the nation, and education: requirements of the surgical technologist are designed to ensure a high standard of continued professional competence and quality patient care.

Sponsor: Brandy Sloan, Founders Hall - bsloan@seark.edu

Garden Club of SEARK

The purpose of the SEARK Garden and Greenhouse Club is to promote the love of gardening, horticulture, civic responsibility, responsible autotrophy (growing your own food) and educate the college and local community. The Garden Club will have regularly scheduled meetings and workshops that will build on the principal purposes of the group. Guest lectures, fun-raisers and more. Regularly scheduled “garden glove” sessions where members and guests will maintain the SEARK greenhouse under the supervision and leadership of SEARK faculty. Membership is open to SEARK Faculty/Staff/Students that are interested in the activities listed above and dedicated to the garden club's purpose. The only requirement of the garden club is to have the ability to commit to flexible time requirements.

Sponsor: Matt Wilkins - mwilkins@seark.edu

National Society of Leadership and Success at SEARK College

The NSLS is the largest and only accredited leadership honor society in the United States. Our local chapter is part of this national organization with more than 800 chapters and over 2 million existing members. Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement and leadership potential. Our chapter members will have access to:

Over $400,000 in annual scholarship opportunities (visit nsls.org/scholarships-and-awards to learn more)
An exclusive NSLS job bank
A personalized letter of recommendation

Our leadership program teaches interpersonal skills that give you an advantage in a competitive job market. If you become a member, you can also:

Learn from top global leaders like former US Presidents, CEOs, celebrities, and more with exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
Overcome challenges with success coaches, shortcutting your way to your goals.
Gain access to exclusive private networking events. Visit nsls.org to learn more and accept your nomination.

Visit nsls.org to learn more and accept your nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Some common questions we receive are listed below. If you have any other questions, visit nsls.org to chat with a team member or email them at support@nsls.org.

What do I have to do to become inducted?

The Steps to Induction take approximately 9-10 hours over the course of the semester and you can complete it at your own pace. To learn more, visit nsls.org/the-membership-experience.

Is this recognized on campus?

The NSLS is officially recognized on our campus and is led by Dr. Jennifer Colvin, Dean of Science & Humanities. Student members in our chapter will join more than 2 million members nationwide.

Sponsors: Dr. Jennifer Colvin - jcolvin@seark.edu

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Membership is open to SEARK College students who have completed at least 12 semester credit hours and who have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 in a two-year degree program.

Sponsors: Lyric Seymore - lseymore@seark.edu

Respiratory Therapy Care Club

The purpose of the Respiratory Therapy Care Club is to unite the first and second year students in the respiratory care program with a common interest in respiratory care. Membership is open to any student who has been accepted into the respiratory program and is in good standing with SEARK College.

Sponsors: Lekita Pounds - lpounds@seark.edu

SEARK College Criminal Justice Association (SCCJA)

The purpose and objective of this club is to generate interest in the Criminal Justice program by engaging students in tours, public service, SEARK College events and community volunteer programs. Membership shall be open to all declared Criminal Justice majors upon payment of the lifetime membership fee.

Sponsors: Roy Gober - rgober@seark.edu

SEARK College Radiography Student Association

The purpose of this association is to advance the professions of radiation and imaging disciplines and specialties; to maintain high standards of education; to enhance the quality of patient care; and to further the welfare and socioeconomics of radiologic technologies. All SEARK Radiology students qualify for membership of this organization. Must attend the College at full-time for the current semester with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

Sponsor: Tina Pierce tpierce@seark.edu

SEARK College Student Government Association (SGA)

The SEARK College Student Government Association (SGA) serve as the representative body of students enrolled in the college with the primary purpose of providing an opportunity for the active participation of students in the affairs of the college. Provide a forum for the continuous exchange of ideas and opinions among the students, faculty, and staff. Discuss issues of concern to students and provide advice and recommendations to the Vice President of Instruction and College President for consideration

Sponsors: Beryl Langdon - blangdon@seark.edu and Shavonna Jones - sjones@seark.edu

Shark Zen Society

The Shark Zen Society aims to enhance the well-being of students and staff through practices that promote physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. We strive to create a supportive community that fosters personal growth and a harmonious lifestyle.

Sponsors: Camielle Adams - cladams@seark.edu

SIGHT CLUB

SIGHT is a student organization that provides support for individuals who are caregivers for people with special needs. Meetings will consist of support, conversation, guest speakers, and advocacy information surrounding the needs of individuals with special needs and their caregivers.