Student Activities and Organizations

Student activities are considered a vital part of institutional life. They are conducted under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Registrar.

Baptist Collegiate Ministry (Helena-West Helena Campus) is a group of students who meet weekly in the Bonner Student Center for their religious growth. Contact kjohnson@pccua.edu.

Book Club (Helena-West Helena Campus) is a book club for students, faculty and staff who enjoy reading and having socialization experiences outside of the classroom experiences. Campus Contact: Vivian Hoskins at vhoskins@pccua.edu.

Executive Leadership Student Council (All Campuses) gives a voice to the student body as well as serves as a liaison for the students to the Faculty, Staff, and Administration of the College. It is the responsibility of the organization to advocate for students by influencing how the College addresses challenges, barriers to student success, and offer student’s support and resources as needed to ensure a conductive academic and social learning environment for students. Campus Contact: kjohnson@pccua.edu.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Stuttgart Campus) FCA is focused on servicing local communities by engaging, equipping and empowering athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Campus Contact:  amichael@pccua.edu.

Gaming (Stuttgart Campus) This club provides a safe space for students to express themselves through gaming and allows development of teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Campus Contact: ksimpson@pccua.edu.

Intramural Activities program provides an opportunity for students to participate in supervised, competitive activities between groups to build group learning, communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Men Enrolling Toward Advancement (META) (Helena-West Helena Campus) is a peer support group for minority males on the Helena-West Helena campus. META members develop leadership and communication skills, as well as participates in service learning opportunities, and student programming on campus. Campus Contact: kjohnson@pccua.edu.

Multicultural Student Organization (ALL Campuses) The mission of the Multicultural Student Organization is to provide the opportunity for multiple cultures of students to assemble for the purpose of increasing cultural awareness, to promote social justice, cultivate inclusiveness on campus, and to formulate a mutual respect for diversity. Campus Contact: kjohnson@pccua.edu.

Non-Traditional Student Association (ALL Campuses)  The mission of the Non-Traditional Student Association is to provide non-traditional students with a community of support and education from peers with similar work and life experiences. This organization will improve student orientation and transition to the college environment, as well as improve student retention. Non-traditional students are defined as part/full-time employees, 25 years of age or older, veterans, and students who are parents and/or are married. Campus Contact: swansley@pccua.edu.

PCCUA Fitness Center (Helena Campus) The PCCUA Fitness Center which consists of 13,998 square feet of space including a “Fitness Center” which has 3,262 square feet, a “Cardio Room” which has 858 square feet, a “Yoga Stretch Room” at 144 square feet, a “Weight Room” that has 2,260 and at “Gym Floor” that is 7474 square feet.

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship, as well as provides opportunities for leadership, fellowship, and service. To be eligible for membership, a student must have earned a 3.5 GPA on 12 hours or more of course work leading to an associate degree. Campus contacts: Dr. Tarsha Smith (tsmith@pccua.edu) - Helena-West Helena Campus; Thomas Moss (tmoss@pccua.edu) and Rosary Fazende-Jones (rfazende@pccua.edu)-Stuttgart Campus; Tracie Karkur (tkarkur@pccua.edu) - DeWitt Campus.

Student Activities (All Campuses) are considered a vital part of campus life. They are planned on each campus during the fall and spring semesters that include academic and social activities for increased student engagement on campus. Campus Contact: kjohnson@pccua.edu.

Student Ambassadors (DeWitt and Stuttgart Campuses) are selected to represent the College at various activities at the campus and in the community. Campus Contact: DeWitt--Jennifer Miller (jmiller@pccua.edu); Stuttgart--Tonya Horner (thorner@pccua.edu).

Trailblazers (ALL Campuses) A group for students who are the first members of their family to attend college. Students have the opportunity to extend their support system, build community in the college setting, and add to their personal and professional resources. Themes of the group include: navigating college successfully, balancing personal and academic lives, understanding finances, managing responsibilities, identify development, and empowerment. Campus Contact: Vivian Hoskins (vhoskins@pccua.edu).

Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Student Chapter (Helena & Stuttgart Campuses)The mission of the PCCUA WiCyS Student Chapter is to promote women’s education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity. Campus Contact: Charlotte Purdy (cpurdy@pccua.edu) or Monica Quattlebaum (monica@pccua.edu).