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Get involved outside of the classroom through various student clubs and organizations offered at both campuses.
Active Minds
Club, Both campusesAmerican Red Cross Student Club
Organization, Hampton campusAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Club
Club, Both campusesThe purpose of the American Sign Language (ASL) Club is to teach American Sign Language and learn about deaf culture.
Advisor: James Bryant (HT)
Email: bryantj@tncc.edu
Co-Advisor: Richard Dollieslager (HT)
Email: dollieslagerr@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-256506
Co-Advisor: Dr. Ji Hyn Mun (H)
Email: munj@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2930
Co-Advisor: Bob Harrison (H)
Email: harrisonr@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3829
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Ballroom Dance Club
Club, Both campusesThe 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.
Co-Advisor: Pam Roberts
Phone: 757-825-3893
Email: robertsp@tncc.edu
Co-Advisor: Maria Meraluna Carlson
Phone: 757-825-3559
Email: carlsonm@tncc.edu
Co-Advisor: Paula Maguire-Tremo
Phone: 757-825-3800
Email: maguire-tremop@tncc.edu
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Book/Monologue Club
French Club
Club, Hampton campusGender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) Club
Club, Hampton campusThe 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.
Advisor: Michelle Shonk
Email: ShonkM@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2989
GSM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506452019442567/
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Hampton Gamers Club
Club, Hampton campusThe 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
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Historic Triangle Gamers Club
Club, Historic Triangle campusThe 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.
Co-Advisor: Brian Cooley
Email: cooleyb@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-258-6638
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Human Services Club
Club, Hampton campusThe 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.
International Club
Club, Hampton campusThe 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: Maria Meraluna Carlson
Phone: 757-825-3559
Email: carlsonm@tncc.edu
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Investment Club
Club, Hampton campus and OnlineEmail: taylori@tncc.edu
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National Society of Leadership and Success
Organization, Both campusesThe 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
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.
Natural Science and Engineering Student Association
Club, Hampton campusThe purpose of the Natural Science and Engineering Association are 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.
Co-Advisor: Pengfei Song
Phone: 757-825-2934
Email: songp@tncc.edu
Co-Advisor: Olufunke Olagunju
Phone: 757-825-3676
Email: olagunjuo@tncc.edu
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Ornithology Club
Club, Hampton campusThe 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: Stephen Wilson
Email: wilsons@tncc.edu
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Performing Arts Student Association
Club, Hampton campusThe 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: Sandra Calderon- Doherty
Phone: 75-258-6594
Email: calderon-dohertys@tncc.edu
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Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Sigma Chapter
Organization, Both campusesPhi Theta Kappa is the National Honor Society of two year colleges. The purpose of the Phi Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to facilitate scholarship, fellowship, service, and leadership among members of the Society.
Advisor: Valerie Burge-Hall
Phone: 757-825-3641
Email: burgehallv@tncc.edu
Co-Advisor: Dana Cook
Phone: 757-825-3885
Email: cookd@tncc.edu
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Photography Club
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Poetry Club
Club, Both campusesThe 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.
Advisor: Bob Harrison
Email: harrisonb@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3829
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SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
Club, Both campusesSALUTE 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 GPA, advance to higher tier levels,and scholarship brackets in the honor society during their academic careers.
Advisor; Kathy Carbaugh
Phone: 757-825-3858
Email: carbaughk@tncc.edu
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Spanish Club
Club, Hampton campusThe purpose of the Spanish Club is to promote interest in Hispanic language and culture, give opportunities for Spanish language practice and celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.
Advisor: Sylvain Poosson
Email: poossons@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3637
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Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association: Thomas Nelson Chapter
Organization, Historic Triangle campusThe objectives of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association shall be 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 TRhomas Nelson Dental Hygiene program.
Advisor: Christina Quiros
Phone: 757-258-6610
Email: quirosc@tncc.edu
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Student Nurses Association, Hampton Chapter
Organization, Hampton campusThe purpose of the Student Nurses Association (SNA) is to advance professional nursing practice through student mentorship, community service, leadership opportunities and career guidance.
Membership is restricted to stents enrolled in the Thomas Nelson Nursing program.
Student Nurses Association, Historic Triangle Chapter
Organization, Historic Triangle campusThe 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 fund raising activities in order to raise money for charitable contributions to approved agencies and causes; and participate in approved fund raising 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 Thommas Nelson Nursing program.
Student Veterans of America, Thomas Nelson Chapter
Organization, Both campusesStudent Virginia Education Association, Thomas Nelson Chapter
Organization, Hampton campusThe 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, the SVEA, National Education Association Student Programs (NEASP), Virginia Education Association (VEA) and the National Education Association (NEA); and to promote and protect human and civil rights.
Students for Social Justice & Equality
The Dream Team
Thomas Nelson Bowling Fun Club
Club, Both campusesTransform HVA-CMI
Club, Hampton campusThe purpose of the Transform HVA- CMI club is to create an enviroment where people are provided the opportunity to study the Bible and to provide a social enviroment where people can feel united.
Advisor: Jaqueline Blackwell
Email: backwellj@tncc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2776
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