To Rule is Easy, Governing is Difficult...
Learn to govern effectively during your college career. A complete college experience involves academic skills, as well as personal and interpersonal skills. As you pursue your educational goals, we encourage you to become involved with college activities, clubs and student government.
Student Governance
The Student Leadership Board strives to promote and provide programs, services, and events for the students and staff of South Mountain Community College.
For more information, contact Buddy Cheeks, Director of Student Life & Leadership.
Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
Advisor: Cori Washington @602.243.8141
To promote a network of Behavioral Health Services students with information and knowledge in achieving an Associate Degree, plus assist in the work force for Behavioral Health field. Also to participate in school sponsored activities and volunteer opportunities.
Bilingual Student Nursing Association (BSNA)
Advisor: Rochelle Rivas @602.243.8256
Develops leaders in the nursing program, provides networking with health professionals and institutions, and fosters success of all nursing students. BSNA is dedicated to developing cultural awareness, networking in the community, and utilizing the Spanish and English languages to contribute to underprivileged communities by promoting health care services.
Advisor: Delbert Cole @602.305.5686
The purpose of the Black Student Union, BSU, is to promote activities of common interest, as well as cultural and educational benefits for all students.
Business Club
Advisor: Bruce McHenry @602.305.5810
The Business Club provides personal and professional networking and business education opportunities to all students at SMCC.
Advisor: Lora Largo @602.243.8345 &
Co-Advisor: Laura Smith @602.305.5683
Members help American-Indian students reach their educational goals, develop leadership skills and promote cultural awareness by fostering relationships among clubs, campuses, MCCCD and the college community.
Advisor: Eufemia Amabisca @602.243.8019
The aim of Club Teach is to provide opportunities for future educators to interact with peers, to develop leadership skills, to make a difference in our community, both internal and external, and to provide an environment for the discussion of teaching and learning.
International Friends Club
Advisor: Margie Greenhut @602.305.5648
In alliance with the Student Life & Leadership Office, International Friends will provide a place where students can exchange ideas, cultures and experiences.
MEChA
Advisor: Carlos F. Caire @602.243.8104
Installs in Chicano students a sense of pride and awareness of their heritage and culture. Also provides counseling and tutoring whenever possible.
Medical Scrub Club
Advisor: Yvette Advisor: Yvette Espinosa @602.243.8090
To motivate, share knowledge, and provide guidance for South Mountain Community College students who posses an interest in the medical field.
Minority Male Achievement
Advisor: Corey Moore @602.243.8296
To stimulate a strong interest in the retention and successful degree completion of minority male students. Also provide fellowship among the male students of color and promote academic success and academic advise for and among the members.
Advisor: Amy MacPherson @602.305.5714
Assures that academic excellence among students is nurtured and a climate of continuing education is maintained. Alpha Eta Delta Chapter coordinates scholarship and service programs based on annual themes, leadership, fellowship; travel opportunities available to active members.
Pre-Pharmacy Club
Advisor: Ann Scarborough @602.343.8091
Contact: Eva Atala @ 480.334.6157
To prepare students of South Mountain Community College for admission into pharmacy school. Members are encouraged to be involved in the community by offering volunteer opportunities. To help members strive academically, we also encourage support and social interaction through club meetings and social gatherings.
Advisor: Tim Frank @602.243.8042
Promotes a sense of community among students interested in engineering at SMCC by providing opportunities to interact with others of similar interests. This club is affiliated with the national SHPE organization and many of the club members attend regional and national SHPE conferences. It is open to students of all ethnic backgrounds.
Spirit Club
Advisor: Kristina Graham @602.243.8242
Supports the school with high standards, create school spirit, pride, and give support to the SMCC student body and the community.
Advisor: Julie Holston @602.243.8267
Promotes theatre on the South Mountain Community College campus and in the community. Also, creates an environment in which students can explore opportunities in theatre. Membership is open to any student enrolled at SMCC interested in theatre.
Advisor: Michael Burtch @602.305.5787
South Mountain Community College Veterans Club welcomes veterans from all branches of our Armed Forces who have served during times of peace and times of war. The club links veterans and their family members from all branches of military service. The club strives to support veterans by encouraging lifestyle management principles that contribute to success with their academic, community, spiritual and emotional needs. Such success will lead them to become contributing citizens for their professional and civic achievement.
You have the opportunity to develop qualities of leadership and other successful ventures at South Mountain Community College. The Office of Student Life & Leadership operates on the premise that college is an experience designed to help the student develop knowledge and skills for continued growth.
If you are a prospective or current South Mountain Community College student interested in one of the following clubs or organizations, contact Buddy Cheeks in the Student Union, RM 110. You may call the Office of Student Life and Leadership at 602.243.8065.
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