Joining or Starting a Student Organization/Club @ HCC – SW
Recognized student organizations at HCC include all of the interest-specific clubs and organizations, honor societies associated with specific academic programs, and the student government organizations described from becoming a registered organization, so long as the former does not impose restrictions that would conflict with HCC policy. Registered student organizations shall abide by HCC policy; and local, state, and federal laws. All registered student organizations will be open to all students without respect to color, race, religion, sex, or national origin.
Student Organization – Application Guidelines
- Make an appointment with the Student Life Coordinator to discuss the proposed student origination.
- Find at least 6 to 8 students who want to join and serve as founding members. (Members of all student organizations must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Secure an HCC employee, with his/her supervisor’s permission to serve as the primary advisor. (Advisors may be full-time or part-time employees)
- Write a constitution and have the student life coordinator review it before it is officially submitted. (A sample constitution will be provided as a guide)
- Required documents for Submission: (Can be obtained from the Student Life Office)
- Application for official HCC Student Organization/Club Recognition
- Charter for New Organization, Club, or Association
- Advisor Information/Advisor Contract
- List of Student Officers
- List of Student Members
- Constitution
- Submit the required documents to the Student Life Office. It can take up to six (6) weeks to complete the approval process
- Once the administration approves the petitioning student club/organization as “Official,” the Student Life Office will contact the president and advisor to inform them of the next steps
Before and during the application process, you are permitted to; conduct organization interest meetings and advertise meetings on campus. The Student Life Office is always available to assist you during the process should you have any questions.
It is common practice for the Campus Administration Office to require the Student Life Coordinator's signature on reservation paperwork. However, it is not always required.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or visit the SW- Student Life Office.
Clubs / Organizations
Black Life Studies Club – Michael Ayers - michael.ayers@hccs.edu
National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) - Sonya Scott-King - sonya.scottking@hccs.edu
Gaming - Christopher Khuong - christopher.khuong@hccs.edu
Cybersecurity Club - James King -
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Club - Ravi Brahmbhatt - ravi.brahnbhatt@hccs.edu
Computer Science Club - Samir Saber - samir.saber@hccs.edu
Math Club - Eunice Kallarackal - eunice.kallarackal@hccs.edu
Digital & Information Technology Club (DIT) - Samir Saber - samir.saber@hccs.edu
Men of Honor - Ronnie Bledsoe - ronnie.bledsoe@hccs.edu
Ladies of Destination - Sherly Holland
Phi Beta Lamda - Ella Gray - loris.bradshaw@hccs.edu
Student Government Association - Dr. Pamela Bilton Beard ( pamela.biltonbeard@hccs.edu ), Dr. James Shippy (james.shippy@hccs.edu ), Regina Wilson ( regina.wilson@hccs.edu ), & Daniella Stagg ( danielle.stagg@hccs.edu )
The Science Interest Group - Dr. Smita Savant - smita.savant@hccs.edu
Women in Technology - Machuria Johnson - machuria.johnson@hccs.edu
Helping Hands - Ryan Abt - ryan.abt@hccs.edu
Unidos - Sonya Scott-King - sonya.scottking@hccs.edu
Don’t see something that sparks your interest?
Start a new student organization!
What You Need to Start a New Student Organization
- Five students who share your interest to serve as founding members.
- A full-time faculty/staff advisor.
- Complete New Student Organization Packet with
- New Student Organization Application
- Student Organizations Training
for more information Contact Southwest Student Life at:
713-718-7791
or
sw.studentlife@hccs.edu