Ambassadors are chosen on the basis of academic performance, individual interviews, and leadership abilities. In addition to serving as campus tour guides, Ambassadors host various College events, work with community and civic groups, and serve as College representatives at high school career days and community and civic activities. Ambassadors are selected annually. Applications are available from the Office of Student Services.
These musical organizations perform at school concerts, programs, and athletic events. Students may receive scholarships and academic credit for participation.
The purpose of the Adult Learner Mentor Program is to provide encouragement and support to all students, with special focus on the non-traditional population. Adult Learner Mentors shall serve as adjunct personnel to the Office of Student Services in the recruiting of prospective students and in the retention of currently enrolled students.
Campus Ministries is an interdenominational religious organization. The organization seeks to expand members' spiritual lives through service, fellowship, study, and recreation.
Circle K is an organization open to men and women with the idea of school and community service. Circle K is sponsored by the Jasper Kiwanis Club and is affiliated with Kiwanis International, Key Club and Builder's Club.
The purpose of the Future Engineers and Mathematicians of Bevill (FEMB) is to “spread the aspects of engineering and mathematics” locally through community involvement. The organization is also involved at the state and national level through conferences and competitions. Members are encouraged to join the American Society for Engineering Education and participate in the Annual Conference and Exposition. The focus is to provide insight into engineering as a profession.
Math Chemistry and Physics Preparation Program (MCAPP) is an honors program for math, science, and engineering majors. The required co-curricular activities enhance member’s leadership and team building skills while providing the necessary training for success upon transfer to four year institutions.
The Mr. and Ms. Bevill State Pageant is sponsored annually by Phi Beta Lambda. This is an open pageant, and all students are encouraged to compete. The event is held during the spring term of each academic year on the Sumiton and Hamilton campuses.
The purpose of the Multi-Cultural Organization is to foster understanding among diverse student populations and celebrate the unique perspectives of all peoples.
Phi Beta Lambda is the national postsecondary organization for all students enrolled in business, office, or vocational teacher education programs, and who accept the purpose of PBL and subscribe to its creed. The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunities for postsecondary students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. PBL is an important part of the instructional program and, in addition, promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. Through PBL, members learn how to lead and participate in groups discussions, preside at meetings and conferences, work effectively with committees, and engage in practical problem-solving and decision-making.
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier national honor society in American junior and community colleges. Students who are inducted into the organization each year are honored for academic excellence and recognized for their demonstration of model citizenship.
The Scholar's Bowl Team participates in academic competitions with other colleges throughout the state. Members are selected through recruitment, tryouts, intramural competition, and scholarship applications.
Sigma Kappa Delta is the National English Honor Society for students in two-year colleges. Its purposes are to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in English language and literature; provide cultural stimulation and promote interest in English; foster English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing; promote good professional interaction among members; and exhibit high standards of academic achievement.
Skills USA/VICA, formerly Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, is a national youth organization for Trade and Industrial Education students. Skills USA/VICA is the only organization operating through public schools to build status for trade, industrial, and technical occupations. Skills USA/VICA offers prestige and recognition through awards and contests. Included in the organization are co-curricular activities that give a student more than occupational skill development. These activities make education and training more meaningful. The local and state clubs meet periodically to provide opportunities for the members to participate in educational, social, recreational, and vocational activities. Participating members develop leadership abilities, self-confidence, and poise. These activities also aid in stimulating positive attitudes, building character, and developing those behavior patterns vital to a good citizen who is an asset to his/her school, home, and community.
The Starlight Classic Pageant is sponsored annually by the Student Government Association. This is an open pageant and all female students are encouraged to compete. The event is held each year on the Jasper Campus.
The SGA on each campus of Bevill State Community College is the official representative organization of the student body. The organization fosters social and cultural phases of campus life. The SGA also provides the privileges of expressing opinions and of taking action on matters concerning the general welfare of the student body. The duties of the SGA officers are to discuss important matters pertaining to the students, appoint committees for projects concerning the student body, and provide representation to all necessary campus and off-campus organizations, functions, and committees. The SGA constitution is on file in the Office of Student Services on each campus.
The Student LPN Club is affiliated with the State LPN Association and the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Associations. Students at the local level meet monthly to address professional concerns of students. The club is also involved with county and state professional associations for special meetings, conventions, seminars and workshops. The focus of student involvement is to foster professional behavior and to provide an awareness of legislation pertaining to nursing.
The Bevill State Association is a chapter of the Alabama Association of Nursing Students (AANS) and the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). The purpose of the association is to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care, to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns, and to aid in the development of the whole person and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.
Bevill State, as a member of the Alabama Junior College Conference and National Junior College Athletic Associations, participates in volleyball, basketball, softball, cross-country and baseball. The coaches recruit and award an allotted number of scholarships per sport. Bevill State also provides opportunities for those athletes interested in cheerleading and dance.
A variety of intramural sports and activities are offered throughout the year for both men and women. Typical activities include flag football, basketball, softball, ping-pong, volleyball, pool, bowling, and chess.
