Sanctioned Student Organizations and Programs
Please note that advisor contacts and office locations are subject to change. To verify advisors
and office locations, you can contact Student Life (Room A212, Blountville) at 423.354.2416 or
email
Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
– Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is
a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to the recognition of non-
traditional students continuing their higher education. Membership is extended by invitation in the
spring of the academic year. The Nu Sigma Chi Chapter at Northeast State is one of over 300
institutional chapters throughout the United States. Mahmood Sabri (F203, 423.354.2572), Virginia
Salmon (L304, 423.354.2523), Amy Lippo (L312, 423.354.5242), Michelle Wyatt (L214,
423.354.2422), and Josie Russell (P204, 423.354.5373) serve as advisors and/or campus contacts.
American Welding Society
(AWS) Holston Valley Student Chapter
– Northeast State’s student
section of the American Welding Society promotes the application and research of welding/metal
fabrication among students. Educational development, sound practices, and career opportunities are
emphasized. Jon Cookson (RCAM144, 423.354.5212) and Nichole Manz-Young (F110,
423.354.5253) are the advisors.
Argumentation and Debate Society
– The purpose of the Argumentation and Debate Society is to
provide students with an opportunity to participate in competitive forensic tournaments. The society
also provides learners with a forum for free expression and offers opportunities for students to voice
their opinions on current events and matters of interest to the academic community. Dr. Rick Merritt
(H215, 423.279.3691), Dr. Ruth Livingston (H214, 423.279.7657), and Dr. Laura Barnett (H206,
423.354.2556) are the faculty advisors.
The Art Club
– The Art Club is open to all Northeast State students, faculty, and staff. The club's
purpose is to promote an appreciation of visual artistic expression on the Northeast State
Community College campus. Members seek to provide a forum through which NeSCC students, in
particular, can obtain professional skills relevant to support academic endeavors in the visual arts.
This organization also provides students, faculty, staff, and the community with opportunities to
develop skills in a variety of visual art media. Dr. Christal Hensley (H120, 423.354.2595) and
Donna Wilt (L303C, 423.354.5250) serve as advisors.
Aviation Club
– The Aviation Club is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are aviation
enthusiasts. The purpose of the Aviation Club is to promote and encourage interest in aviation
through education, workshops, events, and personal experiences. The club provides networking
opportunities within the aviation community. In addition, guest speakers will be invited to discuss
aviation safety, emerging drone technologies, and job opportunities. Richard Blevins (C2201A,
423.354.5350) serves as advisor.
Black Student Association (BSA)
– The Black Student Association is an educational and cultural
non-profit and non-political organization based at Northeast State. The organization is open to all
Northeast State students, faculty, and staff. Its primary purpose is to serve the interests of minority
students. The BSA provides a professional, informational, and social network for students of
African descent to ensure their retention, academic excellence, and participation in student life at
Northeast State. Contact advisors Linda Calvert (P317, 423.323.0222) or Tony Kay (A213,
423.354.5293) for more information.
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