Registered Student Organizations
Athletic Organizations and Interest Groups
Southerners and Marching Ballerinas
Performs for half-time entertainment at JSU football games as well as various band competitions, festivals, and parades.
Advisor: Ken Bodiford, Music, 782-5175
Email: kbodiford@jsu.edu
Assistant: Clint Gillespie, Music, 782-5630
Email: cgillesp@jsu.edu
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at JSU is to provide a link of communication between JSU student-athletes and athletic department administration and to provide a support system for student athlete life.
Advisor: Hunter Waldron, Compliance, 256-782-5536
Email: hwaldron@jsu.edu
Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternity and Sorority Life at JSU offers students a unique opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, engage in community service, excel in academics, and develop their leadership potential.
Honor Societies
Alpha Kappa Delta-Eta (AKD)
AKD-Eta founded in 1978, promotes the study of social issues for the benefit of humanity, while simultaneously providing a co-curricular outlet for students interested in the study of sociology.
Advisor: Dr. Tina Deshotels, Sociology and Social Work, 256-782-5350
Email: tdeshotels@jsu.edu
Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice)
To recognize and promote academic excellence among students engaged in collegiate preparation for professional service in the field of criminal justice.
Advisor: H.Dean Buttram, Criminal Justice, 256-782-8179
Email: dbuttram@jsu.edu
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society
To encourage academic excellence in the field of biology as well as promoting research in biology.
Advisor: Michael Burns, Biology, 256-782-5036
Email: mburns3@jsu.edu
Honors Program
To provide academically gifted students with an enriched educational experience in a diverse
range of courses
Advisor: Lori Owens, Honors Program, 256-782-5640
Email: ljowens@jsu.edu
Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
To promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students and to recognize students who have attained academic distinction in mathematics
Advisor: David Dempsey, MCIS, 256-782-5124
Email: ddempsey@jsu.edu
Kappa Pi Honor Art Society
To form a body of student representatives with the highest ideals of education and artistic ability.
Advisor: John Noles, Art Department, 256-782-5626
Email: jnoles@jsu.edu
Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Alpha Sigma Omega)
To promote Education in the Criminal Justice field.
Advisor: Brian Patton, Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation, 256-782-8126
Email: bepatton@jsu.edu
Lambda Beta Society-JSU Chapter
The purpose of this society shall be to promote, recognize, and honor scholarship, scholarly achievement, service, and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the Respiratory Care profession.
Advisor: Andres Crawley, Nursing and Respiratory Therapy, 256-782-5490
Email: acrawley@jsu.edu
Lambda Sigma Honor Society
Second year honor society that fosters leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service.
Advisor: Keaton Glass, Dean of Students Office, 256-782-5493
Email: kglass@jsu.edu
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. The NCSC provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities and gives out a million dollars in scholarships annually. The members are deeply committed to scholarship, leadership and service and as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.
Advisor: Dr. Lori Tolley-Jordan
Email: ljordan@jsu.edu
Pi Sigma Alpha
An honor society for upper-level students that have a specialized interest in political science.
Advisor: Benjamin Gross, Political Science and Public Administration, 256-782-5651
Email: bgross@jsu.edu
Psi Chi Chapter
Psi Chi Chapter is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Advisor: Heidi Dempsey, Psychology and Philosophy Department, 256-782-5895
Email: hdempsey@jsu.edu
Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society
To provide a place for transfer students to get involved on campus while developing skills needed to be a successful professional upon graduation. Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society serves as mentors for new transfer students.
Advisor: Roxanne Stancil, JSU Admissions, 256-600-9146
Email: rstancil@jsu.edu
Rho Lambda
To be able to join the greek community in leading our campus and the community to recognize women who have excelled in their own chapters. Advisor: Josh Robinson, Dean of Students Office, 256-782-8492
Email: jrobinson6@jsu.edu
Media Organizations
Chanticleer (JSU Newspaper)
To share campus news and events, to provide practical experience in journalism.
Advisor: Mike Stedham, Communication, 782-5713
Email: mstedham@jsu.edu
Mimosa (JSU Yearbook)
Serves as a memory book, a history book, a reference book, and a recruiting tool for JSU students, faculty/staff, and administration.
Advisor: Mary Smith, 256-782-5830
Email: msmith@jsu.edu
The Odyssey Online
Providing perspectives of the new generation by democratizing content, giving people the opportunity to share what's most important to them and their communities through writing, videography and photography. Enriching everyone with broader, more honest perspectives on topics they care about.
Advisor: Teresa Reed, English Department, 256-782-5456
Email: treed@jsu.edu
WLJS Radio Station (92J)
Provides the University and surrounding communities with news and information, music, public affairs, sports programming, and information about campus activities. The 3000-watt FM radio station licensed to the Board of Trustees of Jacksonville State University provides hands-on experience for students who are interested in making broadcasting a career and serves as a laboratory for radio production classes.
Advisor: Mike Stedham, Communication, 782-5713
Email: mstedham@jsu.edu
Professional and Departmental Clubs and Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)
To recognize and promote academic excellence among students engaged in collegiate preparation for professional service in the field of criminal justice.
Advisor: H. Dean Buttram, Criminal Justice, 256-782-8179
Email: dbuttram@jsu.edu
American Chemical Society
To advance the interest in chemistry through education and research.
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Slauson, Chemistry and Geosciences, 256-782-8521
Email: sslauson@jsu.edu
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
To get the students involved in the local design community, create a community of their own and help them build leadership and design skills that will be valuable as they move into the professional world.
Advisor: Christian Dunn, Art Department, 256-782-5622
Email: cdunn6@jsu.edu
Collegiate National Association for Music Education
The goal of CNAfME is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all.
Advisor: Renee Baptiste, Music Department, 256-782-5873
Email: baptiste@jsu.edu
FCS Association
To unify the concentrations within FCS into a student unit chapter of AAFCS with involvement in chapter meetings, fundraisers, conferences, and community and state initiatives.
Advisor: Jeannie Frazier, Family and Consumer Sciences, 256-782-5184
Email: Gfrazier@jsu.edu
Geography Club
To further interest in and visibility of geography at JSU and in the surrounding region.
Advisor: Vicki Tinnon, Geography Department, 256-782-5216
Email: vtbrock@jsu.edu
Jacksonville Association of Nursing Students (JANS)
Promoting a positive image of nursing throughout the local, state and national level.
Advisor: Melissa Duckett, College of Health Professions and Wellness, 256-782-5270
Email: mduckett@jsu.edu
Jacksonville State University International Association of Emergency Managers (JSUIAEM)
The goal of JSU-IAEM is to help advance the emergency management profession by bridging the gap between academics and practice among student members and working professionals.
Advisor: Jeff Van Slyke, PhD, Emergency Management
Email: jvanslyke@jsu.edu
Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Alpha Sigma Omega)
The goal of the organization is to represent JSU and the Criminal Justice department in regional and national competitions as well as help the community.
Advisor: Brian Patton, Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation, 256-782-8126
Email: bepatton@jsu.edu
Leadership House for Women
The leadership House for Women program at Jacksonville State University consists of a one year leadership program that provides opportunities for students to study and apply leadership skills such as confidence, integrity, persistence, teamwork, and the desire for excellence. Through this program students will have the ability to positively influence both the campus and global communities.
Advisor: Audry Simmons, Residence Life, 256-782-6874
Email: amsimmons@jsu.edu
Nu Phi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi
To promote the study and practice of accounting and finance. The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.
Advisor: Taleah Collum/Julie Staples, Accounting, 256-782-8418
Email: tcollum@jsu.edu
Premedical Chapter of the American Medical Student Association
To provide an environment that supports the creative ideas of physicians-in-training.
Advisor: Dr. Jenna Ridlen, Biology, 256-782-5644
Email: jridlen@jsu.edu
Psychology Club
To help students interested in psychology learn more about it, attend psychology conferences, and find careers in psychology-related fields.
Advisor: Heidi Dempsey, Psychology and Philosophy Department, 256-782-5895
Email: hdempsey@jsu.edu
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The JSU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter is a professional organization that provides professional workshop and volunteer opportunities for students to enhance their education, broaden their network, and launch their career through learning about the field of public relations, communicating with industry professionals, and obtaining valuable skillsets for success. Students in this chapter also have access to exclusive membership benefits to scholarship and internship opportunities.
Advisor: Dr. Breann Murphy, Department of Communication, 256-782-5389
Email: bmurphy5@jsu.edu
Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM)
To promote professional networking and educating future human resource managers.
Advisor: Hill Mayfield, Management and Marketing, 256-782-5272
Email: hmayfield@jsu.edu
Society 24 (Student Alumni Ambassadors)
To offer students professional development, social, community service, and networking opportunities while building strong relationships with alumni. These skills and relationships can be taken with them after college to assist them in their future career endeavors.Advisor: Brittany White, Alumni EngagementEmail: bhwhite@jsu.edu
Sociology Club
To promote professional, intellectual and personal growth, to encourage community consciousness by sponsoring activities of interest for students, to promote the ideas of service and scholarship through the discipline of sociology, to cooperate with other organizations at JSU, to continually strive to serve the community and better understand the social forces shaping it.
Advisor: Tina Deshotels, Sociology, 256-782-5350
Email: tdeshotels@jsu.edu
Religious Clubs and Organizations
Baptist Campus Ministries
Baptist Campus Ministries at Jacksonville State University exists to reach, care for, and build up students in the love of Jesus Christ, involving them in the ministries of the BCM, preparing them to serve Jesus both here and abroad, all for the glory of God.
Advisor: Robert Cochran, Mathematical Computing Info Science, 256-782-5722
Email: rlcochran@jsu.edu
Becoming @ JSU
Helping people become who they are in Christ and reclaiming the lost generation for the equipping of the saints.
Advisor: Michael Walker
Email: mswaker@jsu.edu
Campus Outreach
Campus Outreach exists to glorify God by building laborers on the campus for the lost world. We desire to equip students to lead in their churches, communities, and families for a lifetime.
Advisor: Ethan Knight, Campus Director, 334-759-0144
Email: ethan.knight@campusoutreach.org
Catholic Student Organization
A college student community support organization.
Advisor: Daniel Krejci, Political Science and Public Administration, 256-782-5687
Email: dkrejci@jsu.edu
Delight Ministries
Our mission is to invite college women into a christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.
Advisor: Victoria Stigile, Department of Music, 256-613-7511
Email: vstigile@jsu.edu
Episcopal Campus Ministry (Canterbury Club)
The purpose of Episcopal Campus Ministry is to foster spiritual development among students, faculty, and staff.
Advisor: Paul Beezley, History & Foreign Language, 256-78254387
Email: pbeezley@jsu.edu
Loving One Another
To share God's love with one another.
Advisor: Tashua Dennis, Veterans Services, 256-782-8840
Email: tbdennis@jsu.edu
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
Our mission is to reach students for Christ and equip them to serve. We want to be a rest stop for tired Christians and a safe place for skeptics.
Advisor: Christopher Probst, Music Department, 256-782-5044
Email: cprobst@jsu.edu
Sound from Heaven Ministries
Sometimes it can be hard to hear what God wants from us in a deafening world. This organization is a Spirit-filled ministry that strives to learn His greater plan, the spiritual gifts we have been given, and how God can use us to glorify His kingdom.
Advisor: Kathryn Elkins, English Department, 256-782-8528
Email: kmelkins@jsu.edu
Wesley Foundation
Providing an alternative community for students to hang out, study, ask questions, a place to belong, explore their spirituality and serve God.
Advisor: Kim Stevens, Library Basement, 256-782-5762
Email: weather@jsu.edu
Service Groups and Organizations
Ambassadors
Serve as official representatives at events hosted by JSU such as Graduation, Presidential functions, Board meetings, Career fairs and Preview Days. Other duties include accompanying Admission Counselors to area high schools for recruitment and assist with on-campus recruiting events.
Advisor: Tracy Phillips, Admissions Office, 256-782-5260
Email: info@jsu.edu
Career Ambassadors
New organization geared towards helping young gamecocks receive professional development opportunities.
Advisor: TBD
Circle K International
Promoting community service, leadership and fellowship among members of the JSU community.
Advisor: TBD
Gamecock Orientation
Assists new students during Orientation and throughout their first year at JSU. Requirements include: sophomore status, 2.25 overall GPA, and selection through an interview process.
Advisor: Keaton Glass, Dean of Students Office, 256-782-5491
Email: kglass@jsu.edu
Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)
To offer students in recovery a safe place that enables growth, individually,socially and academically.
Advisor: Lem McCauley, Counseling Services, 256-782-5475
Email: lmccauleyjr@jsu.edu
JSU Global Ambassador
The Global Ambassador (GLA) Program aims at helping prospective international students with information on JSU and accepted international students with information on programs, campus, community and life in Jacksonville. The GLA program seek to provide assistance to international students with arrival and adjustment to life at JSU as a "home away from home."
Advisor: Chandni Khadka-Walsh, International House & Programs, 256-782-5303
Email: ckhadka@jsu.edu
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Special Interest Groups
Anime and Cosplay Club
To promote a love for anime and cosplay and to share knowledge of both.
Advisor: Kim Westbrooks, Library Services, 256-782-5244
Email: kwestbrooks1@jsu.edu
Criminal Analysis Club
To create a community that promotes interest in the criminal mind by studying the behavior of killers.
Advisor: Walter Haney, Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation, 256-782-5483
Email: whaney1@jsu.edu
El Latido de Mi Cultura
To raise awareness of and celebrate Hispanic cultures at JSU through education and action. El Latido will empower our members through their college journey by supporting them academically, mentally, and socially. We strive to break the social barriers that Hispanic students face by informing them and their parents about college opportunities, sharing stories of achievements, and celebrating accomplishments.
Advisor: Dr. Lance Ingwersen
Email: lingwersen@jsu.edu
ENACTUS
A community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world.
Advisor: Rob Landry, Finance Economics Accounting, 256-782-8419
Email: rlandry@jsu.edu
Firebird Ultimate
To encourage and teach teamwork, to be competitive, to become physically fit and have fun.
Advisor: Tom Anderson, Department of Kinesiology, 256-782-5519
Email: tnaderson@jsu.edu
Freshman Forum
Provides freshmen an opportunity to gain unique leadership experience, develop professional and social skills, and create connections that will last throughout their duration at JSU and beyond.
Advisor: Keaton Glass, Dean of Students Office, 256-782-5491
Email: kglass@jsu.edu
Fuego Ultimate
To promote competition, confidence and team bonding in an athletic women led environment.
Advisor: Tom Anderson, Kinesiology, 256-782-5519
Email: tnanderson@jsu.edu
Full SPECTRUM (LGBTQ)
The mission of Full Spectrum is to promote a safe, non-judgmental environment for people of all sexual and gender identities and their allies.
Contact: Contact fullspectrum@jsu.edu or Jacob Price at jprice9@stu.jsu.edu or call 256-782-8166
Graduate Student Nursing Association (GSNA)
The GSNA seeks to enrich the experiences of graduate nursing students through collaborative efforts to establish supportive activities that promote graduate student interest and values.
Advisor: Arlinda Wormely, School of Nursing, 256-782-8285
Email: awormely@jsu.edu
History Club
To encourage further learning and understanding of world history and our nation's great history.
Advisor: Llewellyn Cook, History, 256-782-8309
Email: lcook@jsu.edu
HOPE Women's Services (Help, Options & Pregnancy Education)-Formerly Sav-A-Life
To promote hope for students in a non-planned pregnancy and encourage life for the unborn. Counseling is offered for anyone in a pregnancy crisis situation or think they may be pregnant. Also, counseling provided for anyone that has had an abortion. We promote abstinence and we are pro-life.
Advisor: Kay Coger, Teacher Service Center, 256-782-5574
Email: kcoger@jsu.edu
International Association of Emergency Managers JSU Student Chapter
The mission of IAEM is to serve its members by providing information, networking and professional opportunities, and to advance the emergency management profession.
Advisor: Tanveer Islam, Emergency Management, 256-782-5938
Email: tislam@jsu.edu
International Student Organization (ISO)
To provide international students with a voice on campus and provide JSU with opportunities for global cultural learning.
Advisor: Jason Mallet, International House, 256-782-5313
Email: jmallet@jsu.edu
JSU Climbing
To promote the culture of competitive and casual climbing and bring awareness to the fastest growing sport in history.
Advisor: Paul Killen, University Recreation, 256-782-8697
Email: pkillen@jsu.edu
JSU Club Swimming
To develop people dedicated to enjoying the sport of swimming.
Advisor: Cassie Ward, College of Business and Industry
Email: clward@jsu.edu
JSU Cycling
JSU Cycling encourages recreational riding as well as promoting students to attend local community cycling events.
Advisor: Lori Galloway Cochran, Kinesiology Department, 256-782-8279
Email: lcgalloway@jsu.edu
JSU Math Club
To promote the interest of mathematics among students.
Advisor: David Dempsey, MCIS, 256-782-5124
Email: ddempsey@jsu.edu
JSU Pride: Outdoor Initiative
The mission of the JSU Pride Outdoor Initiative is to create a safe, inclusive, and recreational group for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and allies to experience the outdoors while making connections with other people within the community.
Advisor: Cory Brock, UREC, 256-782-8682
Email: cabrock@jsu.edu
JSU Strikers Bowling Team
To offer a new fun activity for JSU students to compete in bowling against other teams.
Advisor: CeCe Chavez, University Recreation, 256-782-8685
Email: cbchavez@jsu.edu
JSU Tabletop and Collectible Card Game Club
To provide a fun environment for all tabletop games.
Advisor: Kim Westbrooks, Library, 256-782-5244
Email: kwestbrooks1@jsu.edu
Keepers of the Village
To reach the campus and serve those in need.
Advisor: Vicky Trammell, College of Education and Professional Studies, 256-782-5292
Email: vtrammel@jsu.edu
Level Up
To provide a general understanding and interest of electronic gaming of the past, present and future.
Advisor: Robert Cochran, 256-782-5722
Email: rlcochran@jsu.edu
Model United Nations
Students learn about global issues by representing other countries in model simulations.
Advisor: Lori Owens, Academic Services, 256-782-8269
Email: ljowens@jsu.edu
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-N.A.A.C.P. Youth and College Division
Creating a platform to give a political voice to the youth in the state.
Advisor: Michelle Green, Academic Advisement, 256-782-8303
Email: amgreen@jsu.edu
National Society of Leadership and Success
To help students gain leadership skills.
Advisor: Michelle Green, 256-782-8070
Email: amgreen@jsu.edu
Nihongo Go! The Japanese Language and Culture Club
To celebrate Japan's cultural traditions and teach JSU students the Japanese language.
Advisor: Helen Kaibara, History and Foreign Languages, 256-782-8044 and Michael Boynton, Drama Department, 256-782-8428
Email: hkaibara@jsu.edu and mboynton@jsu.edu
Open Horizons JSU
Open Horizons JSU is an organization that will promote enjoyable activities without the use of alcohol and drugs and provide open forum discussions/education regarding these issues. Open Horizons will provide services to the community and Jacksonville State University to promote a substance free environment and safe recreational activities for students.
Advisor: Charlotte Reaves, Counseling and Testing, 256-782-8166
Email: careaves@jsu.edu
Political Science Model Arab League
Students learn about issues in the Arab World/Middle East and the relations between the Arab World and other countries by participating in model simulations.
Advisor: Lori Owens, Academic Services, 256-782-8269
Email: ljowens@jsu.edu
Public Relations Student Society of America
To enhance the education of students and broaden their professional network and launch careers.
Advisor: Augustine Ihator, Communications Department, 256-782-8205
Email: aihator@jsu.edu
Residence Hall Association
Provide a voice and address the concerns of residents living in JSU residence halls and apartments.
Advisor: Audrey Simmons 256-782-6874 and Lisa Koontz, 256-782-8337 Residence Life
Email: amsimmoms@jsu.edu and lkoontz@jsu.edu
Sigma Alpha Omega
To assemble Christian women in Christ centered sorority to glorify God by reaching women across the world. A sisterhood that equips women to grow in their relationships with Christ through unity and service.
Advisor: Betsy Gulledge, College of Health Professions and Wellness, 256-782-8129
Email: gulledge@jsu.edu
S.O.A.R (Survivors Overcoming Abusive Relationship)
To promote awareness and advocating against domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse and providing a positive voice for survivors everywhere.
Advisors: Linda Shelton, Counseling Department, 256-782-5475
Email: lshelton@jsu.edu
Society For Human Resource Management
To build and sustain partnerships with communities for HR professional.
Advisor: Hil Mayfield, Management/Marketing, 256-782-5272
Email: hmayfield@jsu.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
Promote the welfare of the student community by providing an avenue for student expression, social activities and student services. All enrolled students are members.
Advisor: Cody Beck, Dean of Students Office, 256-782-5068
Email: cbeck@jsu.edu
Student Veterans of America
To provide veteran and military affiliated students with empowerment skills to ensure academic and life journey success.
Advisor: Tashua Dennis, Veteran Services, 256-782-8840
Email: tbdennis@jsu.edu
The Choice @ JSU
The choice strives to promote different avenues and information for anyone seeking professional assistance for psychological disorders while also promoting global awareness on the positive benefits for psychology.
Advisor: Paul Hathaway, Political Science, 256-782-5652
E-mail: phathaway@jsu.edu
The Tocqueville Society
The Tocqueville Society seek to facilitate discussion and critical reflection among the student body regarding topics that lie at the intersection of politics and culture.
Advisor: Benjamin Gross, Political Science, 256-782-5651
Email: bgross@jsu.edu
Umbrella Alliance
Support, snacks, and speakers for trans and gender on-conforming students
Contact: Contact Erin Dempsey at edempsey@stu.jsu.edu
Women's Issues Support and Empowerment (W.I.S.E.)
Through education and activism we seek to connect individuals with solutions to the problems we face in order to create a more balanced world where women's issues are addressed, women are supported in their endeavors, and empowered to make changes in their lives and ultimately society.
Advisor: Tina Deshotels, Sociology, 256-782-5350
Email: tdeshotels@jsu.edu
Writers Club
To inspire and encourage its members in writing their own stories.
Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Southwick-Thompson, English Department, 256-782-5498
Email: ksthompson@jsu.edu