Clubs & Organizations

SVCC Clubs & Organizations

Southside Virginia Community College recognizes and encourages excellence through special programs, academic scholarships, and honorary scholastic societies.

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) encourages the development of a student activities program designed to promote educational and cultural experiences and complies with all policies set forth by the State Board of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). These policies may be found in Section 6 of the VCCS Policy Manual at www.vccs.edu.

Don’t see a club you are interested in below? Don’t worry, contact Student Activities to learn more about starting your own club. Leslie Perkins, Student Activities 434-736-2022.

SVCC organizations and events are open to all students.

Club Forms and Resources

  • Dual Campuses

    These clubs have representatives on both main campuses.

     

    Campus Activities Team

    The Campus Activities Team started in the spring semester of 2008. Formally known as Student Forum, a name change was proposed to express the team-centered purpose of C.A.T. Members of the C.A.T. give suggestions of preference for student events and express their opinion about other campus issues. Membership is open to all SVCC students. This club meets monthly and often provides assistance during student activities.
    Advisors: Leslie Perkins, leslie.perkins@southside.edu and Krisha Jones, krisha.jones@southside.edu 

    Cosmetology Club

    The Cosmetology Club at Southside Virginia Community College is a student-led organization designed to support and enhance the experience of those enrolled in the cosmetology program. The club plays an essential role in building community, encouraging student involvement, and promoting career development in the beauty industry. The primary focus of the Cosmetology Club is to raise funds to support student participation in SkillsUSA competitions, as well as other educational events, workshops, and activities that benefit cosmetology students. Through organized fundraisers and campus involvement, the club helps cover costs for travel, registration, supplies, and competition preparation.
    Advisor: Nicole Cliborne, nicole.cliborne@southside.edu

    Crafting Club

    SVCC Craft Club is a club where needleworkers, musicians, pottery makers, writers, and many forms of artists come together to join and share their hobbies, craft making, and art drawing.
    Advisor: Denise Veliky, denise.veliky@southside.edu

    Gaming Club

    SVCC Gaming Club is where students can come together after classes and studying to enjoy playing different games together. Students are able to join from home using their own equipment if preferred. SVCC has PC gaming stations at the Christanna (Alberta) and Daniel (Keysville) campuses. Students will also be able to bring their consoles on site if desired.

    Any currently enrolled students (SVCC, GSSV, DE) can join the club by clicking this Google Form link to fill out the sign-up form.
    Advisors: Anthony Taylor and Denise Veliky
    You can message them on Discord @JusticeforFallen and @AMPTAY or email them at GamingClub@southside.edu if you have any questions.

    Mentoring Program

    Want to get advice and guidance on how to succeed in college and beyond? Interested in joining a supportive mentoring community? SVCC Mentoring Program is designed to help students navigate college life, stay on track, and achieve their graduation goals. Through this program, students receive personalized support in areas such as college transition, time management, leadership development, and more.
    Advisors: Dr. John Hicks, john.hicks@southside.edu and Marika Peterson, marika.peterson@southside.edu 

    Page Turners (Book Club)

    The Page Turners book club meets on the Daniel Campus once a month. Membership is open to all SVCC students. The club’s purpose includes literary awareness and reading a monthly book. The primary goals of the organization are to develop competent, aggressive business leadership; encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty; assist students in the establishment of occupational goals; facilitate the transition from school to work; and develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. Membership is extended to all business students. Joining the local chapter will provide membership in the state and national chapters. 
    Advisors: Judith Vaughan, judith.vaughan@southside.edu and Marika Peterson, marika.peterson@southside.edu

    Student Ambassadors

    The Student Ambassadors Organization will empower our students to realize the value of giving back to the community through outreach and volunteer projects. The members of the organization will also represent SVCC in a positive light at various community events. Members will also foster positive team building and leadership development experiences.
    Advisors: Vondrenna Smithers, Vondrenna.Smithers@southside.edu; Teona Henderson, Teona.Henderson@southside.edu; Bryant Trihey bryant.trihey@southside.edu; and Tiffany Bacon-Broadnax, tiffany.bacon-broadnax@southside.edu

    Student Government Association

    The SVCC Drama Club is a place for all members to engage in numerous activities such as improv, dancing, stage management, prop manufacturing, lighting, and sound.
    Advisor: Vondrenna Smithers, vondrenna.smithers@southside.edu

    Transfer Club

    To provide a means for students to broaden their knowledge of transfer procedures by attending various events, encouraging participation in activities, on and off campus, and extending their knowledge of transfer procedures. Open membership.
    Advisors: Mary Downing-Gardner: mary.gardner@southside.edu and Matt Dunn, Matt.Dunn@southside.edu

  • Christanna Campus, Alberta

    These clubs only meet on the Christanna Campus in Alberta, but students from any campus may participate. Please see the "Dual Campuses" list for more opportunities.

     

    Criminal Justice Club

    Provides a means for students to strengthen their knowledge of the mission and mandates of law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels, and of the United States Constitution, the Commonwealth of Virginia Constitution, and the laws governing both. Open membership.
    Advisor: Alfonzo Seward, Alfonzo.Seward@southside.edu

    PN Club

    The PN club was founded on the Christanna Campus of SVCC in 2014. Membership is open to all those currently enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. Members of the club hold awareness events and fundraisers for different charities.
    Advisor: TBD

  • John H. Daniel Campus, Keysville

    These clubs only meet on the John H. Daniel Campus in Keysville, but students from any campus may participate. Please see "Dual Campuses" list for more opportunities.

     

    Bible Study Club

    Club info here.
    Advisor: Matthew Johnson, matthew.johnson@southside.edu

    Drama Club

    The SVCC Drama Club is a place for all members to engage in numerous activities such as improv, dancing, stage management, prop manufacturing, lighting, and sound.
    Advisor: Judith Vaughan, judith.vaughan@southside.edu

    So-Bo Lifesavers

    The So-Bo Life Savers was founded at the Higher Education Center location of SVCC located in South Boston, VA. Membership is open to current nursing students. Members of the club hold annual awareness programming and fundraiser for charitable organizations.
    Advisor: Becky Anderson, becky.anderson@southside.edu

    The Heartbeats

    This organization was originally founded in 2003 as The Nursing Club. It is open to students currently enrolled in the RN program on the Daniel Campus. Members of this organization participate in campus awareness events, charitable fundraisers, and express opinions about current nursing practices/issues. Students who are interested in getting involved with the Heartbeats should contact an RN nursing instructor.
    Advisors: Leslie Jackson, leslie.jackson@southside.edu and Karen Hopkins, karen.hopkins@southside.edu

  • Other Locations

    These Clubs meet at locations other than the two main campuses.

    Cosmetology Club (Estes, Chase City)

    The Cosmetology Club at Southside Virginia Community College is a student-led organization designed to support and enhance the experience of those enrolled in the cosmetology program. The club plays an essential role in building community, encouraging student involvement, and promoting career development in the beauty industry. The primary focus of the Cosmetology Club is to raise funds to support student participation in SkillsUSA competitions, as well as other educational events, workshops, and activities that benefit cosmetology students. Through organized fundraisers and campus involvement, the club helps cover costs for travel, registration, supplies, and competition preparation.
    Advisor: Nicole Cliborne, nicole.cliborne@southside.edu

    So-Bo Lifesavers (Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, South Boston)

    The So-Bo Life Savers was founded at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center location of SVCC, located in South Boston, VA. Membership is open to current nursing students. Members of the club hold annual awareness programming and fundraise for charitable organizations.
    Advisor: Becky Anderson, becky.anderson@southside.edu