Clubs & Organizations

The purpose of the Thomas Nelson Ballroom Dance Club is to promote an interest in ballroom dancing, to encourage healthy physical activity and to provide an opportunity for students to form friendships through a shared interest in dance.

Advisors:

Pam Roberts
Phone: 757-825-3893
Email: robertsp@tncc.edu

Maria Meraluna Carlson
Phone: 757-825-3559
Email: carlsonm@tncc.edu

Paula Maguire-Tremo
Phone: 757-825-3800
Email: maguire-tremop@tncc.edu

The purpose of the  Gender and Sexual Minorities Club (GSM) is to destigmatize gender and sexual minorities on and off TNCC's campuses, as well as, to come together as a community. Check out the GSM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506452019442567/
 
Advisors:

Michelle Shonk
Email: ShonkM@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2989

Are you interested in learning more about the GSM Club? If so, please click here to join.

The purpose of the Hampton Gamers Club is to promote fellowship among students and provide a time for relaxation for students.

Co- Advisor: Tom Rockson

Email: rocksont@tncc.edu

Phone: 757-825-3819

Co- Advisor: Jason Vance

Email: vancej@tncc.edu

Phone: 757-825-2819

Are you interested in learning more about the Hampton Gamers Club? If so, please click here to join.

The purpose of the Historic Triangle Gamers Club is to promote fellowship among students and provide a time for relaxation on the campus of Thomas Nelson.

Advisor:

Brian Cooley

Email: cooleyb@tncc.edu

Phone: 757-258-6638

Are you interested in learning more about the Historic Triangle Gamers Club? If so, please click here to join.

The purpose of the Human Services Club is to cultivate and develop students with a desire to be Human Service Professionals in a manner that promotes and uniquely serves individuals, families, and communities. The club also provides resources that educate and inform students about the Human Service profession.

The purpose of the International Club is to discuss experiences of living in the USA and away from loved ones, help one another adapt to new life, share pictures, tapes, and memories of family, friends and homes left back in the homelands.

Advisor:

Are you interested in learning more about the International Club? If so, please click here to join.

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) promotes the development of leadership skills, and helps students discover and achieve their personal aspirations. This foundation of achievement supports members in creating positive change within themselves and in the greater community.

Members must have completed 12 semester hours of Associate degree coursework with a 2.75 – 3.49 GPA and be in good academic standing. Membership is by invitation only.

Advisor:

Kadisia Archer

archerk@tncc.edu

757-825-2863

Are you interested in learning more about the National Society of Leadership and Success? If so, please review the NSLS web page at https://www.nsls.org then click here to submit your contact information.

The purpose of the Natural Science and Engineering Association is to explore how the natural science fields are interdisciplinary, become familiar with current scientific research that is being conducted in our area, and to discuss innovations of technology and/or engineering that can be utilized in scientific research.

Are you interested in learning more about the Natural Science and Engineering Association? If so, please click here to join.

The purpose of the Ornithology Club is to inform students about birds, their habits and issues concerning birds and their ecosystem, identify and classify birds around campus and the community and create a better campus for birds and bird enthusiasts.

Advisor:

Steven Wilson     

Email: wilsons@tncc.edu

Phone: 757-825-2799     

Are you interested in learning more about the Ornithology Club? If so please click here to join.

The purpose of the Performing Arts Student Association is to enhance understanding of staged Theatre and Music by investigating and exploring staged performances as performers and/or audience members.

Advisor:

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Phi Theta Kappa is the official National Honor Society of two-year colleges recognizing outstanding students for over 100 years. The purpose of the Phi Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to facilitate scholarship, fellowship, service, and leadership among members of the Society.  Click here to view the PTK 2021 Induction Ceremony.

Advisors: 

Valerie Burge-Hall
Phone: 757-825-3641
Email: burgehallv@tncc.edu

Dana Cook
Phone: 757-825-3885
Email: cookd@tncc.edu

Are you interested in learning more about Phi Theta Kappa? If so, please visit the PTK website at https://www.ptk.org and then click here to provide your contact information.

Are you interested in learning more about the new Photography Club? If so, please click here join.

The purpose of the Poetry Club is to interact with others who share a love for the written word and who enjoy creating original poetry, reflecting upon major literary works, and inspiring self expression wherever the opportunity presents itself.

Are you interested in learning more about the Poetry Club? if so please click here to join.

SALUTE is the first national academic honor society established for student veterans, and active military, in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education.  The club's purpose is to encourage undergraduate student veterans to strive to improve their GPAs, advance to higher tier levels, and have scholarship brackets in the honor society during their academic careers.

Are you interested in learning more about the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society? If so, please click here to join.

The objectives of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association are to cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene, to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession, and to contribute toward the improvement of the oral health of the public. 

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is located on the Historic Triangle campus. Membership is restricted to students enrolled in the Thomas Nelson Dental Hygiene program.

Are you interested in learning more about the Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association? If so, please click here to provide your contact information.

The purpose of the Student Nurses Association (SNA) is to advance the professional nursing practice through student mentorship, community service, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Membership is restricted to students enrolled in the Thomas Nelson Nursing program.

The purposes of the Student Nurses Association (SNA), Historic Triangle Chapter are to:  

• Promote participation in college and community activities that promote health and wellness, represent nursing students to the consumer, to institutions, and to other organizations
• Encourage student participation in interdisciplinary activities
• Educate members about the importance of student involvement in legislative matters regarding healthcare, nursing education, and practice
• Promote recruitment efforts; participation in student activities, and educational opportunities regardless of a person’s race, color, creed, sex, age, lifestyle, national origin, or economic status
• Promote and encourage collaborative relationships with the National Student Nurses’ Association and the Virginia Nursing Students’ Association
• Participate in approved fundraising activities in order to raise money for charitable contributions to approved agencies and causes
• Participate in approved fundraising activities in order to raise money for the pinning ceremony that occurs upon successful completion of the nursing program.

Membership is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in the Thomas Nelson Nursing program.

The purposes of the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA), Thomas Nelson Chapter are to:

• Inform and educate its membership on educational issues of immediate and potential importance in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation
• To foster and coordinate the development of chapters affiliated with the SVE: to provide an opportunity for students to explore education as a profession, to evaluate their own aptitudes, capabilities, interests as prospective professional educators, and to encourage the selection of education as a profession
• To strengthen the teaching profession by encouraging pre-professionals to become active members in the United Education Profession
• To establish a closer relationship between chapters of SVEA, National Education Association Student Programs (NEASP), Virginia Education Association (VEA), and the National Education Association (NEA)
• To promote and protect human and civil rights.

The Students Against Gun Violence and Bullying Club is currently getting started as a new club and welcomes students who are interested in preventing and learning about issues related to gun violence and bullying.

Are you interested in learning more about the Students Against Gun Violence and Bullying Club? If so, please click here to join.