Students in Action Service Club
– The Students in Action Service Club strives to generate and
foster awareness and public interest within the community for Northeast State at Kingsport. The
club provides opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to develop leadership skills and to
promote civic responsibility by working together through club activities. Jan Stout (KCHE106,
423.354.5541) and Rose Marie Spangler (RCHP124, 423.354.5500) serve as the advisors.
Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)
– Northeast State’s Student Chapter, a
“Delta” chapter affiliated with the Upper East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee Society of
Professional Engineers
and a member of the State Society of the National Society
of Professional Engineers
, was recognized and certified eligible for participation in
the Program for NSPE Student Chapters in May 1999. All students interested in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are eligible to join. Janice Lewenczuk (F229,
423.354.2549) serves as the advisor.
A Toast to Education
– A Toast to Education is a mutually supportive and positive learning
environment in which each individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication
and leadership skills that foster self-confidence and personal growth. The purposes of the
organization include helping its members improve their abilities to communicate effectively,
encouraging members to read and listen analytically, and affording leadership training for its
members. A Toast to Education is affiliated with Toastmasters International and the District of
Toastmasters International organizations. Dr. Ruth Livingston (H214, 423.279.7657) and Dr. Rick
Merritt (H215, 423.279.3691) serve as faculty advisors.
TRiO CLuB
– The purpose of the TRiO CLuB is to provide an opportunity for members to be
involved in activities which will facilitate the development of a campus climate supportive of
academic, social, and personal success; build leadership skills; broaden individual experiences; and
extend benevolence to others who are in need. It is open to all Student Support Services participants,
staff, and any other enrolled Northeast State Community College student who is committed to the
purpose of the organization. Virginia Reed (C1108, 423.354.2491), Wendy Taylor (KCHE330,
423.354.5538), Rita Lay (C1107, 423.323.0216), and Donna Addington (E110, 423.354.5227) serve
as advisors.
Volunteer Northeast State
– The purpose of Volunteer Northeast State is to facilitate public and
community service opportunities for students at Northeast State. This program and its related
student organization provide the framework for experienced-based learning opportunities that
develop student leadership and increased social responsibility. Dr. Laura Barnett (H206,
423.354.2556), Lisa Poole (H205, 423.354.2486), and Dr. Rick Merritt (H215, 423.279.3691) serve
as coordinators/faculty advisors.
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