Student Life

clubs.southwest.tn.edu

Macon Cove Campus (901) 333-4178
Union Avenue Campus (901) 333-5380

Southwest offers students opportunities to grow socially, personally, and intellectually outside of the classroom. The activities of clubs, organizations and intercollegiate athletics heighten and enhance the educational experience of the student population through social, cultural, intellectual and recreational activities and programs. Participation in student activities helps students to develop leadership, communication, interpersonal relations and problem solving skills.

Student Government Association (SGA)

clubs.southwest.tn.edu/sga

Macon Cove Campus (901) 333-4196
Union Avenue Campus (901) 333-5546

The SGA works with all student clubs and organizations to improve the quality of student life at the College. The responsibility of the SGA is to communicate the opinions and concerns of the student body at-large to the administration of the College. Members of the SGA are elected by popular vote and serve for a term of one year.

Student Clubs and Organizations

clubs.southwest.tn.edu/clubs.htm

A variety of clubs and organizations are available to all students. These include honors, professional, leadership organizations, academic-related organizations, and special interest groups (political, religious, etc.). All students are encouraged to participate in clubs and organizations.

Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG)
American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS)
Baptist Student Union (BSU)
Black Student Association
Campus Activity Board (CAB)
Cheerleaders
Dietetic Association
Diversity Club
Gospel Choir
Hispanic/Latino Society
Honors Student Government Association
Horticulture Club
Hospitality Management (HMS)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
International Student Club
Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
NAACP College Chapter
Pep Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Pierian Society
PREP Alumni Group
Radiology Club
Rag-time Players
Science Club
Sigma Theta Phi
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Nursing Government Association
Substance Abuse Professionals of Tomorrow
United Christian Association (UCA)

Student Newspaper

The Southwest Source, the official College newspaper, is edited and published by the students during the fall and spring semesters. Involved students acquire experience in all aspects of journalism, writing, editing, layout and photography.

Student Centers

Areas have been set aside for students to relax, study and visit with friends. The Student Centers are located in Room B-106 on the Union Avenue Campus, Farris-1105 on the Macon Cove Campus, Room 101 at the Gill Center, the lobby area at the Southeast Center, and the student lounge at Whitehaven.

Intercollegiate Athletics

athletics.southwest.tn.edu

Southwest competes in men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball, and is a member of the Western Division of the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association (TJCCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). A cheerleading squad supports the athletic teams.