Clubs and Organizations
In an effort to promote a broad range of educational experiences, the college provides a variety of clubs and organizations for participation by both students and faculty. Many clubs and organizations recruit membership from students with interests in specific areas. Visit the Student Organizations Fair at the beginning of each semester to find what club is right for you!
No student groups, clubs, or organizations may hold meetings on Northwest campuses without being recognized by the college. Each year their functioning is dependent on sponsorship and student interest. Let us know if you have a club that needs listed here. E-mail ssapp@northwestms.edu.
Ag Tech Club promotes interest, knowledge and training in areas of agriculture through regular meetings and participation in special events. Contact Shane Louwerens at (662) 560-4184 or slouwerens@northwestms.edu.
Baptist Student Union is geared toward reaching out to the campus community in service and in love for the cause of Christ. Visit their website at http://www.nwccbsu.com/ or call (662) 562-6168.
Campus Green Club promotes awareness of environmental issues at the DeSoto Center and in the surrounding communities. Contact Patricia Norton at (662) 280-6142 or pcpalmer@northwestms.edu.
Cheerleading members represent Northwest at football and basketball games and travel to bowl games and tournaments around the nation. Contact Liesl Davenport at (662) 562-3899 or ldavenport@northwestms.edu.
The Chess Club promotes the game of chess as a means of recreation and friendly competition and assists its members and others in the development of their skill at the game. Contact Michael McPherson at (662) 562-3565 or mmcpherson@northwestms.edu.
The CIA (Christians In Action) is a student organization that strives to help Northwest students with discipleship and evangelism; they work to help students grow in their faith through study and prayer. The CIA desires to minister to students on campus and to reach out to others in the community. Their goal is to encourage Northwest students to be Christ-centered and spread God's love to reach everyone. Contact Robin Robison at (662) 562-3380 or rhrobison@northwestms.edu.
The College Republicans are people between the ages of 18 and 40 who are interested in taking an active role in Republican Party politics. The club provides the opportunity for young people who are interested in good government and political institutions, participate in the political process and become better informed and more involved citizens.
Collegiate DECA develops future leaders in marketing and distribution. It serves to develop a respect for education in marketing and distribution which will contribute to occupational competence, and to promote an understanding and an appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. Club members have the opportunity to work with local business establishments, the Chamber of Commerce, and other free enterprise organizations on projects and local marketing studies. Students also have a chance to compete on state and national levels in events centered around leadership and marketing skills. Enrollment is limited to Marketing Management Technology students and Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology students. Contact Kay Mistilis at (662) 280-6133 or kmistilis@northwestms.edu.
Cosmetology Club membership is limited to Northwest cosmetology students. It strives to build good will for the students, the college and the profession as it develops talents.
CPU Club (Computer Professionals United) membership is open to computer programming and network majors who are interested in learning more about computers in the workplace and computers in general. Contact Signy Givens at
Disabled Students Council was organized to allow the disabled students to have a voice at the college and to help people become more knowledgeable of the term "disabled." Membership is open to all students. Contact Mike Dottorey at
Environmental Science Organization focuses on global environmental awareness and environmental issues and participates in local environmental projects. Contact Bud Donahou at (662) 562-3379 or bdonahou@northwestms.edu.
The Explorer’s Club was formed to promote interest and education in the great outdoors. To accomplish this, the Club organized nature walks, particiaped in tree-planting, helped with the restoration of Springhill Cemetery in Hernando and went Geocaching serveral times. Contact Bud Donahou at (662) 562-3379 or bdonahou@northwestms.edu.
Graphic Design Technology Club membership is limited to students in the department. Its purpose is to broaden the social and cultural outlook of students. Contact Cheryl Rice at (662) 562-3442 or clrice@northwestms.edu.
Lambda Beta Society is the national honor society for the respiratory care profession. The purpose of the society is to promote, recognize and honor scholastic achievement, service and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the respiratory care profession. Contact Regina Clark at (662) 280-6151 or r_clark@northwestms.edu.
Les Fauves Art Club functions to promote art in the area. Among the projects of the club are art exhibits, an art sale, and campus beautification. Anyone who is taking at least one course in the Art Department is eligible for membership. Contact Lewayne House at
Martial Arts and Self Defense Club gives members practical skills in self defense and fitness. Contact Scott Mounger at
Mu Alpha Theta is a national high school and two-year college mathematics honor society dedicated to inspiring interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Contact Marcus Perkins at (662) 562-3454 or mperkins@northwestms.edu.
Northwest Cares is a volunteerism group for faculty staff and students that conducts service projects on campus and in the community.
Northwest Education Association is an organization through which young people can become knowledeable of opportunities available through a career in education. It is a way to enhance and facilitate school and college/university relationships. The club shall promote a positive image of education to students, parents, and the community and shall disseminate information about the teaching profession. Contact Julie Correro at (662) 562-3257 or jcorrero@northwestms.edu.
The purpose of the Northwest GSA is to ensure a supportive social setting for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their friends and supporters as well as provide educational resources to the College and community regarding issues of sexual diversity. Contact Glynda Hall at ghall@northwestms.edu.
Northwest Players Club is an organization through which individuals strive to generate interest in theatre in the Northwest area. It provides opportunities which help develop dramatic talents. Membership is open to all students who are interested in theatre. Contact Sadie Shannon at (662) 562-3329 or sshannon@northwestms.edu.
Northwest Student Recruiters serve as student representatives at Northwest functions. Participants, young men and women, must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0, volunteer to help in the Recruiting Office and be an active participant in Recruiting activities. Thirty students are selected for the student recruiting team. Applications are available in the Recruiting Office. Contact Kim Perkins at
Paralegal Club membership is open to paralegal majors who are interested in learning more about the paralegal profession and the importance of the paralegal in the workplace.
Phi Beta Lambda is a national business organization. The Northwest chapters are devoted to training tomorrow's business leaders by preparing students to meet the demands of business and industry. During the year local chapter members have the opportunity to attend the state, regional, and national leadership conferences. At the state conference, which is held each spring, Northwest students compete with students from colleges and universities throughout the state in events related to business subjects. Students who are first place winners at the state level go on to represent their schools at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference. For the last several years Northwest has had representatives at this conference. Contact Jennifer O'Brien at
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Men's Professional Music Fraternity is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of the performance of music, development of loyalty to one's alma mater as well as musical research and education. Contact John Ungurait at
Phi Theta Kappa is an international scholastic and leadership honor society for two-year colleges. Students who are working toward the A.A. or A.A.S. degrees are eligible for membership. Theta Sigma, Beta Eta Theta, and Alpha Gamma Chi are the chapters at Northwest requiring a 3.50 grade point average for initiation and membership. Members are eligible for scholarships at universities throughout the nation. Contact Dawn Stevens at (662) 280-6134 or d_stevens@northwestms.edu.
Practical Nursing Club promotes fellowship among students and learning in the field of practical nursing. Contact Jennifer Davis at the Senatobia Campus (662) 562-3370 or jdavis@northwestms.edu, Oxford Campus- Contact Patti williams at (662) 281-1045 or pwilliams@northwestms.edu, Desot Campus- Contact Tamara Pittman at (662) 280- 6128 or tpittman@northwestms.edu
The Pre-Pharmacy Club is open to any student interested in a future in pharmacy. The club promotes interactions between students and members of the pharmacy community through seminars, guest speakers, and possible internships. The group provides an opportunity for developing 21 knowledge of the profession, leadership experience, and other skills necessary for success in
pharmacy. Contact Stacy Jones at (662) 562-3407 or sjones@northwestms.edu
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Preschool Association of Students, Teachers, and Educators (PASTE) is composed of Technical Child Development Technology majors and other educators who are interested in child development. Child care instructors are advisors. Contact Judy Burham at
Reading Club is open to all students with a love of literature. Contact Maggie Moran at (662) 562-3268 or mmoran@northwestms.edu.
Ranger Rocket is the student newspaper at Northwest. The paper publishes monthly with content driven by and written by students. Students enrolled in the Student Publications course produce this paper throughout the academic year. The Rocketeer is the yearbook at Northwest. Students enrolled in the Student Publications course can also help write stories and take pictures for this award-winning publication. Contact Carroll Gunn at cgunn@northwestms.edu.
Rangerettes accompany the Ranger Band in pregame and halftime performances during football season and at other community events throughout the area. Contact Aime Anderson at (662) 562-3939 or aanderson@northwestms.edu.
Respiratory Care Society is an organization of Respiratory Therapy students. The club provides the opportunity to represent the school at various respiratory competitions and conferences as well as serve the community through special events. Contact Regina Clark at (662) 280-6151 or r_clark@northwestms.edu.
Rodeo Club, an affiliate of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, promotes rodeo as an intercollegiate sport. Students have the opportunity to compete against students from other colleges in the Southwest in standard rodeo events. Meetings are held at the Northwest Farm. Contact Bruce Lee at (662) 562-3430 or blee@northwestms.edu.
Science and Math Club is open to any student interested in science. Included in its program to supplement course work are seminars on various subjects. Contact Stacy Jones at (662) 562-3407 or sjones@northwestms.edu
Sigma Phi Sigma is an organization open to students who are enrolled in the Funeral Service Technology curriculum. Its purposes are to promote professionalism in funeral service, to promote further knowledge of funeral service, and to promote brotherhood, fellowship, and cooperation among funeral service majors. The organization meets at DeSoto Center. Contact Bobby Cleveland at
SkillsUSA aims to develop progressive leadership in the field of trade, industrial and health occupations education that is competent, aggressive, self-reliant and cooperative. The membership is open to all career and technical students. VICA has chapters on the Senatobia, Benton County/NWCC Vo-Tech Center, and DeSoto Center campuses. Contact Gerald Nichols at (662) 562-3361 or jnichols@northwestms.edu.
The Society for Pre-Law Majors is open to any student with an interest in a future in the legal profession. The club promotes interaction between students and members of the community of law through seminars, field trips, and guest speakers. Contact Trent Booker at (662) 562-3394 or tbooker@northwestms.edu.
Spanish Club is a social club to offer to all interested persons opportunities to converse with Hispanics, use the Spanish language, and explore more in depth outside the formal classroom the wide variety of Hispanic cultures. Hispanic students and community members and people affiliated with Hispanics in their careers share information about their lives with club members. Hispanic music, foods and films are also enjoyed by participants. Contact Janet Bunch at (662) 996-1928 or jbunch@northwestms.edu.
Student Nurses Association (SNA) proposes to aid in developing individual nursing students as future health professionals and to promote nursing as a profession. Contact Monica Williams at (662) 562-3289 or mwilliams@northwestms.edu.
Student Government Association exists on each Northwest campus to discuss issues of importance to students and to make recommendations to the college administration. Such recommendations are reviewed by the administration and incorporated into college planning. Senatobia Campus- Contact Aime Anderson at (662) 562-3939 or aanderson@northwestms.edu Desoto Campus- Contact Ginger Flanagan at (662) 280-6216 or gflanagan@northwestms.edu.
Student Society for Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals is an organization of Cardiovascular Technology students. The club provides the opportunity to represent the school in the local medical community as well as expose students to national organizations that promote the standards and guidelines for the National Registry of Cardiovascular Technologists. Contact Richard Stevens at
The Surgical Technology Club is open to students interested in the field of surgical technology. The club sponsors speakers, field trips and fundraisers.
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