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Student Clubs - Seminole Campus
Student Clubs and Organizations, Seminole Campus
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association is recognized by the College Administration as a representative voice of the student body's interests, concerns, and needs at the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College. SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and the College Administration.
SGA is also a member of the Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association (FJCCSGA), which serves as the representative voice of junior and community college throughout Florida.
Benefits/Opportunities:
- Opportunities for scholarship awards
- Networking and fellowship with students like yourself from across the state of Florida
- Opportunities to increase your leadership skills
- Opportunities to hold an office
- Opportunities to represent your fellow students
- Opportunities to address the issues and concerns of junior and community college students to college administration and state legislature
- Opportunities to sit on college committees as student representative
- Opportunities to assist in planning and implementing Student Activities events on campus
Criteria for membership:
Any student can join the SGA who meets the following eligibility requirements:
- Seminole Campus is designated as home campus
- Must be in good standing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
Contact:
Interested students can stop by the Student Activities Office, UP 195, or email Dawn Waechter or Meghan Giroir, President of Student Government.
Meeting: Every Tuesday, 12:45 - 2:00pm in UP 175
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for two-year colleges.
Criteria for membership:
- 3.25 GPA
- Minimum of 12 semester hours completed
Opportunities/Benefits:
- Develop your leadership skills
- Enjoy fellowship opportunities with fellow students
- Attend local, state and international conferences
- Increase scholarship opportunities
- Gain intrinsic rewards from service projects
Advisor: Dr. Lisa McDonnell, 727-394-6039
Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the Library, LI 203
Interested in learning more about Phi Theta Kappa?
Visit the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) website on ANGEL for important chapter info, upcoming events, pics and videos, and a discussion board for visitors to post questions and request more info.
- Visit the ANGEL homepage and DO NOT LOG ON TO ANGEL. Instead, click the "Commons Search" option in the left column under Search and Help.
- Enter "Phi Theta Kappa" in the 'Keyword Search' field, and then click the "Search" Button below.
- Click the "Phi Theta Kappa @ SPC Seminole Campus & eCampus" link to enter the PTK website.
Catholic Club
The brand new Seminole Campus Catholic Club is one of the Catholic Campus Ministries of the Diocese of St. Petersburg at SPC's Seminole Campus. The club is an outreach ministry of St. Jerome Church. We are students, faculty, and friends of the college, called together to grow and support each other in our faith in Christ Jesus, through the Roman Catholic Church he instituted. Together we worship and pray, study, eat and share in fellowship in the Lord. We hope you join us.
Advisors: Father Bob Wiseman
Seminole Campus Professor Trudy Williams
Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month in UP 303
Environmental Science Club
As a member, you can help lead the campus by:
- Participating in the student run campus recycling program
- Participating in Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations
- Planning campus and beach cleanup days
- Participating in a fishing tournament for urban youths
Advisor: Professor Christopher A. Nichol Sr.
Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30am in UP 176
Ethics Club
Advisor: Professor Kevin Murray
Meeting: Online discussions of current events involving ethical issues
How to join: Log in on ANGEL and scroll down to "Find a Group." Click on "Find a Group" and search for Seminole Ethics Club. Once you find the Seminole Ethics Club site, enter the password ethicsclub and join in the club and the discussions.
Hospitality Club
The purpose of the St. Petersburg College Hospitality Club (SPCHC) is to:
- Foster more professionalism among employees and prospective employees in the hospitality industry and to raise the standards for management and services
- Help raise the Florida tourism experience to the highest possible level
- Foster well being and family atmosphere among all members and employees in the hospitality industry
Criteria for membership:
- Must have an interest in the Hospitality Program at St. Petersburg College
- Must be a SPC student working in the industry or planning a career in the industry
Advisor: Dr. Robert Meyer; (727) 394-6165
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of each month, from 7 - 8 p.m. in TL 124
International Club
The International Club is open to both international students and U.S. students. The club members strive to promote a better understanding between international and U.S. students by introducing other cultures to the College and surrounding community through educational, social, recreational and cultural events.
Club leaders are elected annually. Officers include president, vice president, secretary, and historian. There are no club dues.
Advisor: Professor Susan Benson
Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month, 5 - 6 p.m. in UP218
Parks and Leisure Services Club
The Student Parks and Leisure Services Club (SPLS) is a registered student organization at St. Petersburg College. The club is housed on the Seminole campus. The club is open to all students college-wide, enrolled in or interested in earning a degree or pursuing a career in Parks and Recreation. Students seeking employment in the multi-dollar industries that encompass Parks, Recreation and Leisure can pursue opportunities in a variety of venues including; Community or Public, Federal and State, Youth Services, People with Disabilities, Marginalized Groups, Commercial, Sustainable Tourism, Student Recreation, Event Planning, Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation as well as Environmental Sustainability.
Advisor: Instructor-in-Charge Larry Goldsmith
Meeting: TBA
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Students at St. Petersburg College have an opportunity to become involved in one of the most well-known and respected organizations in the world, Rottary International. The Rotaract Club of St. Petersburg College is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Seminole and the Seminole Lake Rotary Club. The club was established to give students an opportunity to help others by addressing the needs and concerns of the community and the world. While participating in service projects, students get to network and learn more about chosen career paths.
Opportunities/Benefits:
- Organizing vocational, community, and international service projects.
- Attending meetings with community leaders and professionals.
- Touring local business.
- Participating in cultural activities.
- Attending professional development seminars.
- Organizing career related programs.
Advisor: Dr. Wendy Mitchell
Meeting: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. in UP 303
Web, Arts & Visual Entertainment Club (WAVE)
The Wave.... Web, Arts & Visual Entertainment Club fosters and champions the use of digital media in artistic, technical and educational communication. The Club encourages professional development by providing students, faculty and staff with the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and share experiences in working with digital media. The social and educational activities of the Club promote the development of professional networks that will provide continuing support as members continue their careers in digital media.
Advisor: Professor Delynda Keefe
Meeting: Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in PB604.
“Unleashed by the Word” Christian Club
Unleashed by the Word is a newly re-organized interdenominational ministry committed to bringing students together in Christian fellowship. The club meetings will focus on the understanding of the scriptures and how they can have a positive affect when facing today’s challenges. We encourage students to bring their concerns and discussion suggestions so together we can grow and support each other.
Positive people bring positive results. Join us as we endeavor to live the kind of life we are all meant to live through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Savior. Our desire is to include everyone seeking to share in the uplifting spirit of the word. For those on the internet please let us hear from you if you wish to be a part of our fellowship.
“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
Advisors: Barbara Rehkemper and Sandy Decarlo
Meeting: Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., UP 193
