Student Organizations
Health Sciences Student Association (HSSA) |
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| Purpose | The purpose of HSSA is to promote interest in the Health Sciences, fosters awareness of the Health Sciences in the greater general community, and provides a collegiate forum for the exchange of information, ideas, opportunities, and concerns among Health Sciences students, faculty, and practitioners. |
| Membership | Open to all health science and kinesiology students Membership Dues: $10.00 |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Bruce Barragan Email: jbarragan@georigasouthern.edu |
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Rho Psi Chapter |
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| Purpose | The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people and to support the learning and professional development of the members who strive to improve patient care worldwide. Sigma's Mission Sigma's mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Sigma's Vision Sigma's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing. |
| Membership | Membership is conferred upon undergraduate and graduate nursing students who have met or exceeded rigorous academic standards and upon college-educated professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in nursing. Student Membership Criteria |
| Meetings | Monthly board meetings and general membership events throughout the year to include: Fall Dinner, Distinguished Lecturer Dinner, Research Day and Induction of New Members. |
| Contact | Josh Kies, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, CPAN Rho PSI Chapter President Email: jkies@georgiasouthern.edu |
NSSHLA |
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| Purpose | The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). We inspire, empower, and support students in the field of CSD. We give you the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one. |
| Membership | 2.5 GPA and annual membership dues |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Janet Bradshaw Email: jbradshaw@georgiasouthern.edu |
Student Academy of Audiology |
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| Purpose | The mission of the Student Academy of Audiology at Armstrong is to serve as a collective voice for students within the chapter area and to advance the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. Chapters will engage students in lifelong professional activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology, and provide services, information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve. |
| Membership | Students must at least have a 2.5 GPA |
| Meetings | General Body Meeting is once a month Executive Board Meeting is once a month |
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Rho Tau Pre-Physical Therapy Club |
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| Purpose | Rho Tau Pre-physical Therapy Club is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying rehabilitation science with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. We inspire, empower, and support students and offer the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one. |
| Membership | Students must at least have a 2.5 GPA and pay annual memberships dues |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Faculty Advisor | Mark Powers Email: mpowers@georgiasouthern.edu |
Student Nurses Association-Armstrong Campus |
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| Purpose | To develop leadership skills, encourage academic achievement and clinical excellence through involvement in nursing activities |
| Membership | Open to pre-nursing or nursing majors. |
| Meetings | Four times per semester |
| Contact | Danielle Peacock Email: dpeacock@georgiasouthern.edu |
Respiratory Therapy Student Association |
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| Purpose | The club works to advance knowledge and appreciation of respiratory care through joining together respiratory care practitioners, future professionals, faculty and students during meetings, fundraising opportunities to pay for student expenses throughout the program, community service, and student recruitment. The club aims to bring Respiratory Care to the public and help serve respiratory care professionals, students, potential students and the community. |
| Membership | Full membership is open to currently enrolled full-time students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program at Georgia Southern University. |
| Meetings | Once a semester |
| Contact | Mrs. Hannah Beriault Email: hberiault@georgiasouthern Dr. Christy Moore Email: cmoore@georgiasouthern.edu |
GS Athletic Training Associations | |
| Purpose | To promote the field of athletic training and provide a means for student to attend conferences and network. |
| Membership | Open to all athletic training majors |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Steven Patterson, Ed.D. Email: spatterson@georgiasouthern.edu |
WCHP SGA |
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| Purpose | The Student Government Association is responsible for enhancing student life, contributing opinions and information to the colleges and university leadership regarding student concerns, providing support to individual students, student clubs, and other organizations, and sponsoring and hosting programs and community service events on campus. |
| Membership | Open to all students |
| Meetings | Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom |
| Contact | sga@georgiasouthern.edu |
Student Nurses Association-Statesboro Campus |
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| Purpose | To develop leadership skills, encourage academic achievement and clinical excellence through involvement in nursing activities. |
| Membership | Open to pre-nursing or nursing majors. |
| Meetings | Four times per semester |
| Contact | Wilma Jean Matti Email: wmatti@georgiasouthern.edu |
Black Student Nursing Association |
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| Purpose | To assist and promote the acceptance and retention of black and minority students in the Georgia Southern Nursing program. |
| Membership | Open to all pre-nursing and nursing majors. |
| Meetings | Four times per semester |
| Contact | Nikiya Lewis Email: nlewis@georgiasouthern.edu or gasouthernbsna@gmail.com |
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Rho Psi Chapter |
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| Purpose | The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people and to support the learning and professional development of the members who strive to improve patient care worldwide. Sigma's Mission Sigma's mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Sigma's Vision Sigma's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing. |
| Membership | Membership is conferred upon undergraduate and graduate nursing students who have met or exceeded rigorous academic standards and upon college-educated professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in nursing. Student Membership Criteria |
| Meetings | Monthly board meetings and general membership events throughout the year to include: Fall Dinner, Distinguished Lecturer Dinner, Research Day and Induction of New Members. |
| Contact | Joshua M. Kies, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, CPAN Rho PSI Chapter President Email: jkies@georgiasouthern.edu |
Nutrition and Food Science Association |
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| Purpose | To promote awareness of nutrition, health and wellness, and food science throughout the community, promote professional development and leadership skills, and build interprofessional relationships. |
| Membership | Open to all students interested in nutrition, food science or health and wellness. |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Dr. Amy Jo Riggs Email: ajriggs@georgiasouthern.edu |
Health and Physical Education Club |
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| Purpose | To promote the health and physical education major through community service and professional development. Fundraising activities help support student attendance to professional organizations, conferences and events |
| Membership | Open to all health and physical education majors |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Kelli Penix, Ed.D. Email: kopenix@georgiasouthern.edu |
Southern Exercise Science Club |
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| Purpose | To promote the exercise science major through community service and professional development. Fundraising activities support student attendance to professional organizations, conferences, and events |
| Membership | Open to all exercise science majors |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Facebook Sam Wilson, Ph.D. Email: sjwilson@georgiasouthern.edu |
Sport and Exercise Psychology Club (SEP) |
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| Purpose | Focused on the advancement of knowledge within the sport and exercise psychology field. This club is directed towards students interested in learning about and expanding their understanding of the concepts, issues, topics, and ideas within the field. |
| Membership | Open to anyone with an interest in the sport & exercise psychology |
| Meetings | Regularly, contact for details |
| Contact | Facebook Brandonn Harris, Ph.D. Email: bharris@georgiasouthern.edu |
Food Science Association |
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| Purpose | To promote an interest in food science and nutrition, and provide professional opportunities for students through guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and club activities. This organization also provides an opportunity for students to develop their networking skills as they seek internships and job opportunities. |
| Membership | Open to anyone with an interest in foods, food science, and nutrition and health. |
| Meetings | Monthly |
| Contact | Padmini Shankar, Ph.D. Email: pshankar@georgiasouthern.edu |
There are no active student organizations on the Hinesville Campus at this time.
Last updated: 3/20/2023