Campus Life

Student Organizations at Wharton County Junior College vary from year to year in accordance with changes in student interests. Current organizations are described below.

The African-American Student Association is an organization open to all WCJC students. Its purpose is to unify African-Americans, Anglo-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and any other cultural blend that exists with American society and fosters better understanding between nationalities and races. The club also promotes communication within the club, on the campus of Wharton County Junior College and in the community. The African-American Student Association also stresses the development of leadership in public relations.

The Art Guild is an organization open to any Wharton County Junior College student interested in art. The purpose of the club is to promote art appreciation through art exhibits, art contests, and field trips to art galleries. The Art Guild often invites speakers to its meetings.

The Associate Degree Nursing Club was organized to promote traditional and professional activities for ADN students and to stimulate interest in community health affairs.

The Baptist Student Union (BSU) provides opportunity for Christian growth, evangelism, discipleship, and fellowship. Sponsored by the Southern Baptist Convention, the group is open to all interested students.

The Behavioral Science Club is an organization open to any WCJC student interested in the behavioral and social sciences. The purpose of the club is to promote mental and social awareness health. The club also explores various career choices in the behavioral and social sciences.

The Biology Club is composed primarily of biology majors or those interested in the field of biology. It provides intellectual stimulation for students interested in the biological sciences. Several field trips are among the annual events sponsored by the club.

The Catholic Student Association sponsors programs for students in the hope that it will supplement campus life by providing for some of the religious, educational, and social needs of Catholics without excluding students of other religions. Through its interpersonal and intra-group activities, it strives to contribute to the development of the mature person and a healthy campus community.

The Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of vocal members. The group specializes in the more difficult choral literature of all periods, as well as contemporary music including folk, jazz, and pop. Students who have had previous vocal experience are invited to audition.

The Criminal Justice Student Association is designed to promote criminal justice as a career among students; to further interest in criminal justice and other related fields; and to help develop leadership through social gatherings, programs, and social services.

The Dental Hygiene Club is open to dental hygiene and other students interested in promoting dental health.

Early Childhood Development Club affiliates interested students with Early Care and Education Network in Early Childhood Development and Interdisciplinary Studies (infants through Grade 8) in conferences and community projects sponsored by local, state, and national organizations.

The Green Room Players is an organization made up of students who are taking part in dramatic activities and any other students who are interested in dramatic production. All major dramatic productions of the college as well as many other programs are projects of this club.

Human Services Club – promotes the general welfare of students majoring in Human Services, to provide additional career supportive opportunities, to better school and community relations through interactive volunteerism with community projects, and to stimulate student participation.

Events:

1) March 3^rd – Human Services Club Meeting – room 103 La Dieu and 137 FBTC from 12:00n – 1:00p

2) March 4^th – Easter Basket/Bag Drive for Richmond State School – the table for collection of items will be in the breezeway of the Science Building on Main Campus from 8:00a-12:00noon and March 3^rd and 4^th at the Tech Center from 9:00-12:00n. The Human Services Club is collaborating with PTK, SGA and the Psychology Club. See flyers around campus for much needed items to fill 505 Easter Baskets!

3) April 7^th – Human Services Club Guest Speaker and Brown Bag Lunch room 103 LaDieu and 137 FBTC from 12:00n – 1:00p. Guest speaker TBA.

4) April 18^th -19^th – Western Regional Organization for Human Services Professionals Conference at St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas.

5) May 2^nd – Human Services Awards Banquet – Student Union Building – time to be announced, so stay posted!

The Jazz Band is designed to acquaint students with present-day materials and techniques for the modern dance orchestra, with special emphasis on jazz. The group provides music for assembly programs and various community affairs.

The Med Rec Tec Club is an organization of students interested in medical records.

The Movimiento Hispano Club is an organization of Hispanic and other interested students. It provides services to the college and the community.

The Phi Beta Lambda is open to any student taking one or more business courses. The club endeavors to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business office. Prominent business men and women share their experiences in the form of discussions with its members. Field trips to companies in the Houston area have become annual events of the club. Although the major activities of the club are professional, it does provide for valuable social experiences. The annual Phi Beta Lambda week is an outstanding event of the college year.

The Pioneer Aggie-Rodeo Club is affiliated with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and is designed for students who are interested in the sport of rodeo and other agriculture-related activities. The club seeks to promote appreciation and preservation of our Western heritage and to promote intercollegiate rodeo as a standard, organized, collegiate sport. In addition to sponsoring trail rides, barbecues, and other activities, the club sponsors an NIRA-sanctioned rodeo featuring teams from many colleges and universities of the Southwest.

The Pioneer Band engages in the study of musical literature from the Renaissance to the present day through the performance of transcriptions and original band works. The band performs at various times throughout the semester. Participating in band is a great way to meet other students from around south Texas.

The Spanish Club exists primarily for those students who are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in Spanish classes and for those students who are truly interested in promoting Spanish as a foreign language and related culture.

The Speech Squad is an organization of students who are interested in further speech activities on the co-curricular level. The club serves as the nucleus for the intercollegiate forensic teams representing the college at festivals and contests. Public speaking, debate, interpretation, discussion, and acting are areas in which students may participate. Enrollment in speech or drama courses is not necessary for eligibility.

The Student Government Association is composed of all members of the student body. The officers of the Student Government Association are the president, vice-president, secretary\treasurer, parliamentarian, historian, and representatives from each of the freshman and sophomore classes. There is a Student Government Association on each of the 3 main campuses. Everyone is welcome.

The Technical Society of Engineers was created to act as a communication vehicle for engineering students and to organize activities of interest to engineering majors.

The WCJC Choir makes an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the area through performances before conventions, school assemblies, and service organizations. Officers are elected annually to arrange many of the choir's activities. Each year the choir presents a performance of a major choral work and tours area high schools, other community and junior colleges, and public gatherings throughout southeast Texas. Membership Is open to all students through audition with the director.

The Young Republicans/College Republicans is an organization open to any student with an interest in political discourse and action from a Republican or conservative political perspective. A major objective of the organization is to encourage political discussion and debate about current issues in government and participate in campaigns toward conservative governance and political leadership at the national, state and local level. Interested students should call Ext. 6461 for information.

The WCJC Collegiate FFA Chapter was organized to promote agricultural leadership and educational activities. Its members work with area high schools in sponsoring Future Farmers of America leadership contests, compete in intercollegiate livestock judging, and participate in setting up exhibits at the county fair. Membership is open to all interested students enrolled at WCJC.