Student Clubs and Organizations
Activities play an important role in the development of students at SAU Tech. Because participation in activities is recognized as vital training for college students’ success, SAU Tech has several organizations that sponsor activities and functions for the students. Listed below are the Colleges’ current student organizations.
Allied Health Students Club (AHSC). The primary purpose of the Allied Health Students Club of SAU Tech is to serve the needs of its members in the following ways:
- Foster programs and activities, which will develop:
- Leadership, character, and citizenship;
- Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work; and
- Community support.
- Build the confidence of students in themselves and their work by providing opportunities for students to assume responsibilities and developing personal and occupational competencies and social skills which lead to successful employment in the health care field.
- Promote relationships and involvement with other health care organizations.
Aviation Maintenance Club. The SAU Tech Student Aviation Maintenance Club is an educational club to provide enrichment for its members and the general public by teaching the most reliable, current, research-based, safe aviation information.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). The purpose of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry is to challenge collegians to become disciples who experience God, live out their faith, and fulfill His mission. By connecting with the local church, multiplying through evangelism and missions, and transforming by spiritual disciplines and leadership development. This organization is not endorsed, approved, sponsored or provided on behalf of SAU Tech.
Multicultural Student Association (MSA). The mission of the Southern Arkansas University Tech Multicultural Student Association is to support students in their scholastic endeavors through mentorship, leadership, and career development. We wish to enrich the college population by broadening the perspectives of its members while focusing on diversity awareness and the way in which it is engaged. This organization promotes respect and acceptance of all students from all cultures.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace.
Phi Beta Lambda. The purpose of SAU Tech’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide opportunities for college students to develop occupational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education, and to encourage an active interest in the business profession. Membership is open to all business students.
Phi Theta Kappa. SAU Tech is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor fraternity for community/junior college students. Members must have completed 30 semester hours of coursework and earned at least a 3.50 GPA. This coursework must consist of courses leading to an associate degree.
Residential Housing Association (RHA). The purpose of the Resident Housing Association is to combine and exchange the ideas of the members, to provide a channel of communication and understanding among all residents and the College administration, to encourage and assist in the development of an educational and social environment within resident housing, and to promote leadership, sportsmanship, high standards of conduct and morals, and responsibility in resident housing.
Student Leadership Program. The student Leadership Program defines the student leadership experience at SAU Tech for all leaders regardless of class year or skill level. These select students volunteer their time to various campus and community events as well as projects that enhance SAU Tech and South Arkansas. The Student Leadership Team will strive to enhance SAU Tech awareness throughout the campus in turn building interest, pride, and enthusiasm for future generations of SAU Tech students. For more information, students may contact the SAU Tech Student Life Office at 1.870.574.4712.
Teacher Education Club. Teacher Education (TEC@TECH) is a club for future educators designed to educate community college students about the profession of teaching; to provide an opportunity for our teacher education students to share experiences and socialize with one another; and to offer future teachers opportunities to develop leadership skills through services to the community.
The Mused Drama Company. The purpose of this organization is fourfold: 1) To provide students with opportunities to apply their skills in the dramatic arts before an audience; 2) To fellowship and learn from other students of mutual interest; 3) To provide film students with actors for film projects in order to gain mutual experience; and 4) To provide the school with skits and performances for events.
Veterans and Heroes of SAU Tech. This organization includes students who have served or are currently serving in the military - active duty, Reserve, and Guard. The purpose is to advocate for members and find resources at the college and in the community to assist them while attending college. The mission is to provide connections, support, and services while understanding the unique needs of service members while attending SAU Tech.