Activities, Clubs, and Organizations

The following is a list of recognized student organizations at Maryville College. To learn about starting a club or an organization, go here. 

 

The AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) student organization will better prepare graphic design students at Maryville College for their future careers by providing them experience, insight, and connections within the graphic design community.

Advisor: Mr. Morgan Manning

Alpha Psi Omega is a National Theatre Honors Society. We are a group dedicated to providing service and increasing the awareness of theatrical arts on campus and in our community. We are committed to the growth of the individual members of our society as individuals, lovers of the arts, and citizens. We operate under the support and advice of our faculty advisor, and we strive for excellence in all that we do.

Advisor: Dr. Heather McMahon

ACS brings together the student community and surrounding community through the common bond of science and expose younger generations to the field of science.

Advisor: Dr. Nathan Duncan

 

Best Buddies  is an organization that was established on a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

The Black Student Alliance (BSA) is an organization that was established to cater to the needs of Black/African American students in the Maryville College community. BSA is more than just an organization for black students on campus. Student, faculty, and staff of all identities are welcome to attend our events and meetings.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

The purpose of Circle K is developing college students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.

Advisors: Mr. Eric Bellah

MC College Democrats pledge themselves to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party.

Advisor: Ms. Adrienne Schwarte

 

The purpose of E.A.T. is to take action on sustainability issues on the MC campus and in our community and to raise awareness about environmental issues for the betterment of our planet.

Advisor: Dr. Mark O’Gorman

FCA’s purpose is to minister to college, high school, and any other campus through athletics and sports. Doing God’s will and having a Christian impact on Maryville College is the main goal of FCA.

Advisors: Mr. Tyson Murphy

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Purpose Statement: To promote inter-cultural exchange between multi-cultural students, faculty, and staff on Maryville College campus and raise cultural tradition awareness amongst the Maryville College community.

Advisors: Ms. Kirsten Sheppard

The purpose of the Harry Potter Club at Maryville College is to combine members’ passion for Harry Potter with community service. Through this our goal is to help people understand the significance of using our passions (whatever they may be) to help others. We also plan to work with the National Organization, the Harry Potter Alliance, and all of the chapters across the United States.

Advisor: Ms. Kelly Massenzo

The purpose of Healthy Scots is to offer a community to students interested in health sciences and pursuing careers in health related fields. We plan to provide students with career building opportunities, such as internships, volunteer sites, and shadowing connections. In connection to our health mission, we plan to host many events that not only promote health and wellness to the local and Maryville College community, but are also part of the fun and social environment this campus has.

Advisors: Dr. Jennifer Oody

The Highland Echo acts as a source of information for students, faculty, and staff at Maryville College.

Advisor: Mr. Steve Wildsmith

Impressions organizes and produces an annual publication of student/staff creative works and hosts events related to creative works. impressionsmc.org

Advisor: Ms. Christina Seymour

Intervarsity shows the students of Maryville College how to grow in God’s Word.

Advisor: Dr. Sam Overstreet

Intramural sports and casual recreation through club sports are also an extension of the educational process at Maryville College. About two-thirds of all students participate in varsity athletics, club sports, or intramurals at Maryville. Independent teams vie for championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball.

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Advisor: Mr. Alex Slocum

The purpose of the Latino Student Alliance is to increase awareness of the fast growing population in the US while at the same time learning about culture, music, food, and dancing.

Advisor: Dr. Doug Sofer

The purpose of MC3D is to educate interested members of the community about the applications of 3D printing, provide 3D printer access, software, materials, techniques for us, repair of the machines, and associated software.

Advisors: Dr. Jesse Smith

Equestrian Club Facilities Quick Facts:

  • Member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 5, Region 1
  • Competitive hunt seat team and host of IHSA hunter seat horse shows
  • Roster includes riders ranging in experience from none through national competition
  • Team members have shown at IHSA Nationals several times in the last few seasons
  • Riders of all levels are invited to join the club
  • Several weekly opportunities for instruction and practice included in a $500 per semester riding fee
  • 98 acre farm
  • 42 stall barn with options for paddock and pasture board
  • Extra-large all weather arena, and two (2) outdoor rings
  • Riding opportunities through pastures, rolling hills and woodland trails
  • Tack rooms and storage space
  • Plenty of space for trailer parking

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The purpose of the MC Gamers is to create a gaming oriented community on the Maryville College campus.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

MC Votes is a student-led initiative intended to increase voter registration prior to elections in addition to being a non-partisan group to promote civic responsibility on campus.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

Non-Profit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies. American Humanics is affiliated with more than 75 colleges and universities nationwide including Maryville College, and partners with more than 50 national nonprofit organizations including the YMCA, the March of Dimes, and Boy Scouts of America.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

PRIDE promotes equality and tolerance as it pertains to LGBTQ+ issues, women’s issues, and social issues.

Advisors: Dr. Nancy Locklin-Sofer

The primary purpose of the Progressive Christian Community is to come together and share about faith. It is intentionally inclusive of all people, and it seeks to place Christian faith and values into the context of the twenty-first century and beyond. It is a place where questions and ambiguity are affirmed as valid, constructive acts.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Primary objectives include: providing academic recognition to inductees and psychology, child development, neuroscience, and education majors or minors and nurturing accomplishment in the field of psychology.

Advisor: Dr. Ariane Schratter

RHA works together with all the residence halls on the Maryville College campus to ensure the interest of all residents by offering fellowship through educational and social programming, monitoring residential life policies, and leadership development through training.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

Sigma Lambda Kappa is designed to provide opportunity for those interested to become involved in various areas of the deaf community. It exists to provide opportunities for those interested in Interpreting and Deaf Studies to sharpen their ASL skills through attendance at club events.

Advisor: Mr. William White

The mission of the Student Veterans Association is to assist veterans and family members in addressing the challenges associated with the transition from military service to being actively engaged in the college experience and to hold the responsibility for initiating, planning, developing and implementing strategies and programs which are sensitive to the needs of our veterans and their dependents in their mission of graduation from Maryville College.

Advisor: TBD | For questions, contact the Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development

The goal of the Study Abroad Ambassadors is to promote study abroad on campus. We are made up of students who have previously studied abroad.

Advisor: Ms. Kirsten Sheppard

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx (an independently organized event) is a program that brings people together to share ideas in communities and experiences/stories for inspiration and education. Tedx would give Maryville College the opportunity to share the unique innovation and ideas that their community is creating.

Advisors: Ms. Kirsten Sheppard

 

The overall goal of Tri-Beta is to improve scientific understanding and enhance appreciation for biological systems throughout the Maryville College campus and the surrounding community. Our organization intends to be an active member of the Beta Beta Beta National Honors Society. We would like to connect students with interests in biology and provide support through group activities, speakers, and assistance with research and internship opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Dave Unger

Young Life’s Purpose is to build relationships with students and create a community where the gospel is shared and presented in a relational way by walking in life together.

Advisor: Mr. Eric Bellah