Contact Info
Title / Position
- chp@georgiasouthern.edu
- 912-344-2565
- 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA Statesboro: 912-478-5322
Radiologic Sciences Student Association
Purpose
The Radiologic Sciences Student Association provides services to the students such as radiation monitoring and represents the students at the department and university level.
Membership
Open to all admitted into the Radiologic Sciences program.
Meetings
1-2 times per month.
Contact
Shaunell McGee
Email: smcgee@georgiasouthern.edu
Lambda Nu National Honor Society
Purpose
Lambda Nu (LN) is a national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences. Its objectives are to promote academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote community service and awareness in the radiologic and imaging sciences, and recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence.
Membership
Students are eligible for membership according to the following standards:
1. Program course cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale after two full-time semesters (or equivalent) of a radiologic or imaging sciences program.
2. Enrollment in a radiologic or imaging sciences program as a full-time student for at least one year.
All members must register and pay national dues as well as meet all Chapter obligations.
Meetings
1-2 times per semester
Contact
Esma Campbell
Email: ecampbell@georigasouthern.edu
Health Sciences Student Association (HSSA)
Purpose
The purpose of HSSA is to promote interest in the Health Sciences, fosters awareness of the Health Sciences in the greater general community, and provides a collegiate forum for the exchange of information, ideas, opportunities, and concerns among Health Sciences students, faculty, and practitioners.
Membership
Open to all health science and kinesiology students
Membership Dues: $10.00
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Bruce Barragan
Email: jbarragan@georigasouthern.edu
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Rho Psi Chapter
Purpose
The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau is to provide leadership and scholarship in practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people and to support the learning and professional development of the members who strive to improve patient care worldwide.
Sigma’s Mission
Sigma’s mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Sigma’s Vision
Sigma’s vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.
Membership
Membership is conferred upon undergraduate and graduate nursing students who have met or exceeded rigorous academic standards and upon college-educated professionals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in nursing.
Meetings
Monthly board meetings and general membership events throughout the year to include: Fall Dinner, Distinguished Lecturer Dinner, Research Day and Induction of New Members.
Contact
Josh Kies, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, CPAN
Rho PSI Chapter President
Email: jkies@georgiasouthern.edu
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Student Chapter
Purpose
The student chapter promotes interest in healthcare quality, fosters awareness of health professions in local communities, and provides a collegiate forum for the exchange of information, ideas, opportunities, and concerns among health professions students and faculty.
Membership
College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate majors who are in good standing. No membership dues.
Meetings
Minimum three / semester
NSSHLA
Purpose
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). We inspire, empower, and support students in the field of CSD. We give you the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one.
Membership
2.5 GPA and annual membership dues
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Janet Bradshaw
Email: jbradshaw@georgiasouthern.edu
Student Academy of Audiology
Purpose
The mission of the Student Academy of Audiology at Armstrong is to serve as a collective voice for students within the chapter area and to advance the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. Chapters will engage students in lifelong professional activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology, and provide services, information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve.
Membership
Students must at least have a 2.5 GPA
Meetings
General Body Meeting is once a month
Executive Board Meeting is once a month
Rho Tau Pre-Physical Therapy Club
Purpose
Rho Tau Pre-physical Therapy Club is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying rehabilitation science with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. We inspire, empower, and support students and offer the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one.
Membership
Students must at least have a 2.5 GPA and pay annual memberships dues
Meetings
Monthly
Faculty Advisor
Mark Powers
Email: mpowers@georgiasouthern.edu
Student Nurses Association-Armstrong Campus
Purpose
To develop leadership skills, encourage academic achievement and clinical excellence through involvement in nursing activities
Membership
Open to pre-nursing or nursing majors.
Meetings
Four times per semester
Contact
Danielle Peacock
Email: dpeacock@georgiasouthern.edu
Respiratory Therapy Student Association
Purpose
The club works to advance knowledge and appreciation of respiratory care through joining together respiratory care practitioners, future professionals, faculty and students during meetings, fundraising opportunities to pay for student expenses throughout the program, community service, and student recruitment. The club aims to bring Respiratory Care to the public and help serve respiratory care professionals, students, potential students and the community.
Membership
Full membership is open to currently enrolled full-time students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program at Georgia Southern University.
Meetings
Once a semester
Contact
Mrs. Hannah Beriault
Email: hberiault@georgiasouthern
Dr. Christy Moore
Email: cmoore@georgiasouthern.edu
WCHP SGA
Purpose
The Student Government Association is responsible for enhancing student life, contributing opinions and information to the colleges and university leadership regarding student concerns, providing support to individual students, student clubs, and other organizations, and sponsoring and hosting programs and community service events on campus.
Membership
Open to all students
Meetings
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom
Contact
sga@georgiasouthern.edu
Student Nurses Association-Statesboro Campus
Purpose
To develop leadership skills, encourage academic achievement and clinical excellence through involvement in nursing activities.
Membership
Open to pre-nursing or nursing majors.
Meetings
Four times per semester
Contact
Wilma Jean Matti
Email: wmatti@georgiasouthern.edu
Black Student Nursing Association
Purpose
To assist and promote the acceptance and retention of black and minority students in the Georgia Southern Nursing program.
Membership
Open to all pre-nursing and nursing majors.
Meetings
Four times per semester
Contact
Nikiya Lewis
Email: nlewis@georgiasouthern.edu or gasouthernbsna@gmail.com
Nutrition and Food Science Association
Purpose
To promote awareness of nutrition, health and wellness, and food science throughout the community, promote professional development and leadership skills, and build interprofessional relationships.
Membership
Open to all students interested in nutrition, food science or health and wellness.
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Dr. Amy Jo Riggs
Email: ajriggs@georgiasouthern.edu
Health and Physical Education Club
Purpose
To promote the health and physical education major through community service and professional development. Fundraising activities help support student attendance to professional organizations, conferences and events
Membership
Open to all health and physical education majors
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Kelli Penix, Ed.D.
Email: kopenix@georgiasouthern.edu
GS Athletic Training Association
Purpose
To promote the field of athletic training and provide a means for student to attend conferences and network.
Membership
Open to all athletic training majors
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Steven Patterson, Ed.D.
Email: spatterson@georgiasouthern.edu
Southern Exercise Science Club
Purpose
To promote the exercise science major through community service and professional development. Fundraising activities support student attendance to professional organizations, conferences, and events
Membership
Open to all exercise science majors
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Sam Wilson, Ph.D.
Email: sjwilson@georgiasouthern.edu
Sport and Exercise Psychology Club (SEP)
Purpose
Focused on the advancement of knowledge within the sport and exercise psychology field. This club is directed towards students interested in learning about and expanding their understanding of the concepts, issues, topics, and ideas within the field.
Membership
Open to anyone with an interest in the sport & exercise psychology
Meetings
Regularly, contact for details
Contact
Brandonn Harris, Ph.D.
Email: bharris@georgiasouthern.edu
Food Science Association
Purpose
To promote an interest in food science and nutrition, and provide professional opportunities for students through guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and club activities. This organization also provides an opportunity for students to develop their networking skills as they seek internships and job opportunities.
Membership
Open to anyone with an interest in foods, food science, and nutrition and health.
Meetings
Monthly
Contact
Padmini Shankar, Ph.D.
Email: pshankar@georgiasouthern.edu