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Student Life

Each student at Rockingham Community College is invited to take an active part in campus activities and organizations as a means of broadening the student’s college experience. In addition to pursuing specific areas of interest as found in the various groups and clubs, students are invited to contribute ideas and suggestions that may improve the quality of life at the college. The college’s intercollegiate athletic and recreational opportunities provide additional opportunities for participation beyond the classroom. Also, the college offers attractive facilities that expand opportunities for recreation on campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

If you have an interest and want to have a part in planning student activities, get involved by joining the club or organization of your choice. To sign up, contact the Student Life Coordinator in the Whitcomb Student Center.

Clubs and Organizations Policy Statement:

The formation of service organizations, honor societies, educational clubs, support groups, and interest groups centered on academic pursuits and hobbies is encouraged. Social clubs, sororities and fraternities are prohibited. See the Director of Student Life for more information.

The following are officially recognized student organizations:

• Alpha Kappa Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society dedicated to scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. Members participate in community and campus projects that enhance the well-being of others.
  
  Membership in Alpha Kappa Pi is extended to any full or part time student who has completed 12 semester hours of credit leading to an associate degree, has a major GPA of 3.50, and enjoys full rights of citizenship. Membership offers opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment, character development, fellowship and leadership. Contact the current Alpha Kappa Pi Vice President of Membership, a designated AKP Faculty Advisor or the Phi Theta Kappa website for additional information.
• Art Club is for students interested in the study of art and related subjects.
• Book Club is for students interested in reading opportunities and literature discussions.
• Business Technologies Club is open to all currently enrolled Business Technologies curriculum and workforce development students. This includes the Accounting and Finance,
• Agribusiness Technology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, and Medical Office Administration programs.
• Cosmetology Club is open to cosmetology students.
• Crocheting Club is available to students interested in learning the craft of crocheting by hand.
• Early Childhood Education Club is open to all Early Childhood Education curriculum students who have successfully completed at least one semester and are maintaining a “C” average in classes. It offers leadership and advocacy development, networking and fellowship.
• Mixed Martial Arts Club is available to students of Rockingham Community College with the opportunity to work with certified martial arts instructors in the development of various styles of self-defense in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment, while also developing values of teamwork, leadership, responsibility, integrity, and respect.
• Student Government Association (SGA) members will receive leadership training, attend conventions, develop the student activities budget, and plan campus activities.
• Unity Club serves as a safe space to unite the queer community at Rockingham Community College.

Sports and Recreational Opportunities

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center, located in the Gym, is open during specified times during the week when the college is in session. Times are posted in the Gym and may vary from week-to-week. Students, faculty, staff, and employees of organizations that are in a partnership agreement with RCC are eligible to use the Fitness Center during free-play times. However, a current RCC ID card is required. Qualified personnel may obtain their RCC ID cards at the Student Center. Regulations regarding the use of the Fitness Center are posted in the Fitness Center. All users are subject to completion of a brief orientation/overview of the Fitness Center prior to initial use of the facilities.

Gymnasium

The Keys Gymnasium is open for free-play during specified times during the week when the college is in session. Times available for free-play are posted in the Gym and may vary from week to week. Students, faculty, staff, and employees of organizations that are in partnership agreement with RCC are eligible to use the Gym during free-play times. However, a current RCC ID card is required by all that wish to use the Gym. Qualified personnel may obtain their RCC ID cards at the Student Center during normal college hours. Expectations for use of the Gym are posted in the Fitness Center.

Intercollegiate Athletics

RCC offers women’s volleyball, women’s cross-country, men’s baseball and men’s cross-country. Individuals interested in playing intercollegiate athletics at RCC should contact the Director of Student Life. Students admitted to the college who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics must meet all admissions criteria set forth in the college catalog. Athletic recruitment follows the guidelines set forth by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the potential student-athlete’s ability to benefit from Rockingham Community College’s program and services. Student-athletes are encouraged to apply for all the financial aid for which they may qualify. RCC is a Division III-level NJCAA program that does not provide scholarships for participation in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athletes must maintain satisfactory progress in their chosen majors. This satisfactory progress is determined jointly by RCC’s Academic Progress Policy and NJCAA eligibility guidelines.

Inter-organizational Competition

Inter-organizational competition among RCC students and between RCC students and representatives of non-RCC organizations is permitted when participation in such activities is judged to contribute to the educational objectives of college instructional and/or student activities programs. Inter-organizational competition refers to any organized competitive co-curricular activity involving RCC students. Such activities may involve team sports, individual sports such as golf or tennis, or recreational matches such as with chess and bridge.

Intramural Sports and Recreation

An intramural sports program is available to all RCC curriculum students. Participating in these sports is voluntary and college credit is not given. Interested students should call the Director of Student Life at 336-342-4261, ext. 2323. The college maintains athletic fields, a gymnasium, and tennis court for recreational use at specified times.