A well-rounded program of student activities at SCCC is provided through special events and activities, athletic events, participation in clubs and organizations, and the intramural program. Active student involvement is the key to a successful student activities program.
Clubs & Organizations
Many diverse clubs and organizations are available at SCCC for students to participate in. Wide varieties of interests include organizations for both traditional and non-traditional students; see the Director of Student Life & Leadership for a complete list of approved campus clubs. Registration with the Director of Student Life & Leadership is required for all student organizations on campus. The following must be provided for official registration of a student organization:
- Name of organization
- Approved sponsor
- List of current officers
- Statement of purpose
- Copy of Constitution/Bylaws
- Club Roster
Student Government Association
Representation in government is the heart and soul of a democratic society. Student government represents an opportunity for students to participate in the democratic process. Offices in SGA are open to any qualified student at SCCC. The executive branch consists of a president, vice president, secretary-treasurer. The senate is made up of representatives from the different clubs and organizations on campus. A copy of the SGA Constitution is available from the Director of Student Life & Leadership; any student wishing to participate in SGA or file for an SGA office should visit with the director.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an honors organization for community college students. The Chi Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa affords students at Seward County Community College the opportunity to be involved in various community service projects and attend leadership conferences as well as regional and international conventions. To be considered for membership, a student must have completed 15 credit hours of resident college coursework at Seward County Community College, have a minimum 3.5 grade point average, and be currently enrolled in 6 credit hours. After membership in Phi Theta Kappa is established, members must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Initial membership is approved by Seward County Community College faculty and administration.
Intramural Activities
A program of intramural activitiesis organized through the Student Life & Leadership Office with input from Student Housing, and the Student Government Association.
Student Fundraising
All fund-raising activities by students must be approved through a process that involves numerous SCCC staff members being notified and signatures obtained. A request for fund-raising approval form is available through the Director of Student Life & Leadership or the VP of Student Services. The organization must describe the fund-raising activity, explain how the funds will be used, and schedule the date, time, and location of the activity through the campus Scheduling Office. The request for fund-raising is not approved until all signatures on the form are obtained. All funds collected by students and sponsor should be deposited in a college account the same day or next business day. Funds that are solicited as tax-deductible donations for scholarships, equipment purchases, organizational operating expenses, etc. must be deposited with the SCCC Foundation; in this case, checks must be made payable to SCCC Foundation. Additionally, the total of all funds collected must be deposited into the appropriate account and any expenses paid through that account. Any fund-raising activity that involves a “Drawing” must follow guidelines recommended by college legal counsel. Copies of the guidelines should be distributed to all students involved in soliciting donations.
Intercollegiate Athletic Program
SCCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Athletic Conference. SCCC currently participates in the following sports for men and women:
- Baseball (M)
- Basketball (M & W)
- Softball (W)
- Tennis (M & W)
- Volleyball (W)
- Soccer (M & W)
- e-Sports