Student Organizations

Membership in a student organization or club is a great way to learn new skills, build friendships, gain unique opportunities and contribute to the community. RPCC encourages students to enrich their academic experience by becoming involved in campus organizations and activities. Participation fosters responsibility and organization, showing future employers that students can successfully handle school, work, and other activities. 

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Student Government Association

The Student Government Association provides a form of representative self-government to all students enrolled in the college. Through this organization, rules and regulations are formulated and carried out, and plans for student activities are made and implemented. In order for the Student Government Association to successfully meet the needs of the student body, students are encouraged and expected to attend meetings and participate in the activities of the SGA. The SGA at River Parishes Community College is a program in which every student is provided the opportunity to participate.

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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Beta Xi Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was chartered on January 8, 2006. Phi Theta Kappa is an international, co-educational honorary society for students attending two-year colleges. Benefits of membership in PTK include scholarship opportunities, recognition for academic achievement, leadership opportunities, and academic and career resources. Eligible students are invited to join each fall and spring semester. Qualifications for membership include a 3.5 RPCC grade point average and 12 or more college-level (1000-level and above) credit hours earned at RPCC. To remain a member, students must maintain a 3.0 RPCC cumulative grade point average.

Organization Sponsor:
Trista Messerli  
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Sigma Kappa Delta – Kappa Epsilon Chapter

Sigma Kappa Delta is the English honor society for community colleges. The Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta was chartered in 2012. The society strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate studies and provide cultural stimulation on college campuses. Additional goals include serving the local communities by promoting interest in literature and the English language. SKD members have the opportunity to share their love of literature and linguistics with like-minded peers, participate in rewarding activities, and be recognized for their accomplishments. They may also apply, or in some cases instantly qualify, for one or more of the national awards and scholarships. Eligible students are invited to apply for membership during the fall and spring semesters.

Organization Sponsors:
Donna L. Newsome
Laura Segura

LGBTIA+ CLUB

The RPCC LGBTIA+ Club'S purpose is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It provides a supportive and informational environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, faculty, and staff, as well as one for those who are questioning these aspects of their identity, have LGBT family members/friends, or are straight allies who care about LGBT issues with goals that include providing inclusive education to the general community.

Organization Sponsors:
Johanna Broussard
Katie Berchak-Irby  

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union promotes unity and beneficial change on campus as well as acts as a liaison between students and administration.  The Black Student Union continues to encourage respect, service, high academic acheivement, and the true volunteer spirit. Black Student Unions strive to unify Black students on college campuses.  Black student unions promote academic leadership skills amoung their members.  Provide information through educational, cultural, historical, societal, and community programming that reflects African American student life.  Promote unity and communication among students, faculty, staff, and administrators of color and improve the retention of a diverse student body at RPCC. 

Organization Sponsor:
Dr. Woukeenia Cousin

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

For over 75 years, InterVarsity has had a vital presence on hundreds of college campuses, courageously proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Savior, engaging in discipleship around Scripture, and loving people of every ethnicity and culture.  Our vision is to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changes developed.  Our chapters exist to serve the campus.  We welcome students into caring, diverse communities, where they can build friendsips and explore the Christian faith in the marketplace of ideas. We believe that God has called us to reach every corner of every campus.  Change the University.  Change the world.

Organization Sponsor:
Raynell Hernandez

Want to start something new?

Starting a new student organization is a simple as filling out a few forms.