Student Organizations
Beatrice Campus
Agribusiness Club is an active organization designed for students enrolled in the Agriculture Business & Management program on the Beatrice campus. Students develop leadership skills by participating in the club’s activities which in turn improves their qualifications for professional employment.
Crops Judging Club allows students to actively participate in an ag-related activity. The SCC crops lab houses an excellent preserved and displayed collection of crop, rangeland grass, and weed samples for student learning. Teams from the Agronomy Club participate in the annual fall Collegiate Crops Judging Contest in Kansas City and Chicago.
Horticulture Club members learn to cultivate and show flowers and ornamental plants. Participants also join in social and educational activities designed to further their professional development.
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Nebraska (LPNAN) is a student organization for LPN students that provides members with leadership training and orientation to professional organizations. It serves as a network with other students throughout the state of Nebraska.
Livestock Judging Club provides leadership development and support for students who want to participate in college level livestock judging competitions. Members have the opportunity to travel and compete in contests throughout the Midwest. College scholarships are available to members of the Livestock Judging Team.
Multi Ethnic Student Organization (MESO) provides opportunities for students to become more culturally sensitive and aware of multi-cultural and human relations issues. This organization provides an avenue for students to gain skills to set and meet goals, improve their coping skills, increase knowledge and skills on how to make the system work, and to experience greater involvement on campus.
Phi Beta Lambda is a national business honorary society for college business students. It is the college level equivalent of Future Business Leaders of America. Phi Beta Lambda promotes interest in business administration, accounting and secretarial education, and helps members gain self-confidence and develop leadership skills.
Phi Theta Kappa - Eta Alpha Chapter is a national two-year college honorary organization is comparable to Phi Beta Kappa at a four-year college. It is open to students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students are invited to join in the Summer and Winter quarters. Members are involved in a variety of campus and community service projects and are eligible to apply for transfer scholarships to four-year institutions.
Residence Hall Association (RHA) is composed of student representatives from the campus residence halls. The RHA plans activities, brings issues of concern to the Residence Life Staff, and serves in an advisory capacity regarding policy changes.
Rodeo Club provides leadership development and support for students who participate in the collegiate rodeo events. Membership is open to all SCC-Beatrice students. The Rodeo Club is affiliated with the Great Plains Section of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). Club members have the option of joining NIRA and competing in ten sanctioned Great Plains rodeo events each school year, collecting points to qualify for the Collegiate National Finals. College scholarships are available to members of the Rodeo Club.
College Chorus performs a variety of musical styles in concerts on campus and for organizations in the community. The group performs overseas every other year, joining the theater department on a Fine Arts tour. Student participants receive an hour of college credit.
Showcase Singers is an auditioned small performance ensemble that performs a wide variety of choreographed music. Student participants receive two hours of college credit which providing entertainment opportunities to several communities throughout the state.
Theatre productions are open to all interested students. In addition, Production and Practicum classes offer 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 hours credit. Students rehearse, build, and present two performances each school year onstage and in the community. Performances range from radio theatre to musical productions. The Humanities Club sponsors events and trips to cities like Chicago, Kansas City, and New York City.
College/Community Band is composed of SCC students, faculty, staff, and community members. The group presents fall, spring, and holiday concerts that typically consist of light classical music. Auditions for the group are not required and participants earn an hour of college credit.
