GREENS
– The GRassroots Environmental Efforts at Northeast State is a club for students, staff,
and faculty who are interested in helping preserve our fragile environment. The club’s main focus is
to foster environmental leadership and stewardship at Northeast State and beyond. GREENS
accomplishes this through education and action. Everyone has a part to play, and GREENS intends
to educate others on how they can participate in this worthwhile effort. Jim Henrichs (P202,
423.354.2481), Michele Glass (B104F, 423.354.2496), and Rebecca Moody (C2301A,
423.354.5353) serve as advisors.
The International Club
– The International Club is for all students who like to meet people, eat
food, plan and enjoy entertainment, and learn about cultures from countries around the globe. In our
increasingly interconnected world, there is a need to understand the similarities that bind us together
and to appreciate the differences that make us unique. The club will sponsor activities and events
that celebrate the diversity of Northeast State's students, faculty, and staff for the learning and
enjoyment of the members and the campus at large. Caitlin Chapman-Rambo (J1097, 423.354.5328)
and Anne Darden (J1096/L303B, 423.354.5327) serve as advisors.
Intramurals
– Intramurals, athletic activities, sports tournaments, and wellness events are offered
by Student Life to help students safely acquire behaviors conducive to healthy lifestyles that enrich
the quality of life, including access to gym equipment during open hours at the campus Physical
Education Classroom (Room D192). Contact Mark Beaty (A215, 423.354.5241) or Tony Kay
(A213, 423.354.5293) for more information.
Los Americanos
– Los Americanos strives to teach awareness and understanding of Hispanic
culture and traditions, as well as of the Spanish language. The club seeks to introduce members to a
variety of concerns, issues, and current events that impact the Latin community. Students are not
required to speak Spanish to become members of the organization. Francis Canedo (H107,
423.279.3694) is the faculty advisor.
Northeast State National Alumni Association
– This association is open to all former students
who have taken credit courses at Northeast State or the College by its former name, Tri-Cities State
Technical Institute. The purpose of the association is to further interest in Northeast State and to
foster communication between the College and its Alumni. The association holds several events
each year that encourage alumni to renew their ties with the institution and to cultivate friendships
and professional relationships. Contact Dr. Leigh Hornsby (P316, 423.354.5255) for more
information.
Northeast State Scholars Foundation
– The purpose of the Northeast State Scholars Foundation is
to support the activities of the Northeast State Community College Foundation through student-
driven initiatives that promote private giving and service learning. As a student foundation, the
organization cultivates philanthropy among campus constituencies and seeks to incorporate
philanthropic campaigns within the College’s mission. Membership is comprised voluntarily of
students receiving Northeast State Scholarships, enrolling in the Northeast State Honors Program, or
earning memberships in the campus honor societies. Contact Rayma Gibbs (C2107, 423.279.7637),
Joshua Johnson (C2107A, 423.354.5235), or Erin Blevins (C2107B, 423.354.2507) for more
information.
Northeast State Student Navigators
– This organization is a community relations support group
representing Northeast State. It is the Navigators’ duty to promote and uphold the vision, mission,
and guiding beliefs of the College to the students, faculty, and staff as well as the five-county
service area. The Northeast State Student Navigators contribute valuable time and effort toward
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