Participating in a student organization as a Lawson State cougar teaches you valuable skills,and ahelps you broaden and improve those you already have. You'll learn the best way to communicate with both individuals and large groups, and you'll gain networking and communication skilss as you develop new relationships.
On this page you will find information on getting connected and engaged at Lawson State.
In order to help us know which organizations are active from year to year we ask that each student organization provide an annual update of members and officers. We also need to have a clear record of the advisor for the academic year.
When petitioning for recognition as a new student organization, the following will be among the first considerations: Please explain how the new organization is distinct from existing student organizations and why the organization's purpose cannot be achieved through existing organizations.
This prestigious student organization, provides hours of assistance to the college and the community. As beacons of Lawson State, the Ambassadors create an image of opportunity, and serve as examples for fellow students, both academically and socially. In addition, the Ambassadors promote excellence and represent Lawson State with pride at all times.
For more information on the Ambassadors program, contact Dr. Geri Albright at 205-929-6315
or via email at galbright@lawsonstate.edu
A multi-faceted, non-profit organization whose major goal is advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and related joint disciplines. AWS has led the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive, and comfortable way of life for America and its people. Membership included a subscription to the Welding Journal, the most current welding handbook, discounts on AWS technical publications and educational programs, membership in a local AWS Section, membership certificate, card and insignia, electronic forums, and computer-based research.
Seeks to strengthen students in their work to improve humanity intellectually, morally, and religiously. Good citizenship and perpetuation of the concept of human services are encouraged. For more information on this club, contact Dr. Ann Guy at 205-929-2005 or via email at aguy@lawsonstate.edu
An organization sponsored by the Business and Information Technologies Department. The objective is to develop strong, aggressive leadership so that future businessmen and women may participate more effectively in the business and community life of which they are a part. Members learn to lead and participate in group discussions, preside at meetings and conferences, work on committee assignments, engage in group problem conferences, and work in other activities that contribute to the development of desirable leadership qualities. For more information on this honor society, contact Norris Watkins at 205-929-2024 or via email at nwatkins@lawsonstate.edu
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold:
For more information on this honor society, contact Ms. Tenesha Burns at 205-929-2072 or via email at tburns@lawsonstate.edu or Mr. Cyrus Vance at cvance@lawsonstate.edu. More information on the national organization may be found at this link:http://www.ptk.org/.
The governing body of the students is the Student Government Association (SGA). The SGA is composed of officers elected by the entire student body, the presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes, the Inter-Club Council, and elected representatives from two classes. For more information on this association, contact Ms. Tenesha Burns at tburns@lawsonstate.edu
The Honors College is designed to attract and develop tomorrow's civic, political, scholastic and corporate leaders. The four pillars are as follows: Scholarship, Leadership, Global Citizenship and Community Service. Ultimately, the Honors College is simply a platform that allows its students to express themselves in their own unique way, and through critical reflection of self, the students are better prepared to shape their own destinies and discover how they can have the most profound impact on a global society. For more information on this association, contact Ms. Tenesha Burns at tburns@lawsonstate.edu
The National Science Foundation's Historically Black Colleges and University Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) seeks to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a means to broaden participation in the Nation's STEM workforce. The Lawson State Community College Pi STEM E3 program provides support for the implementation of comprehensive institutional strategies to strengthen STEM teaching and learning in ways that improve access to and retention of underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. Pi STEM E3 consist of three distinct programs designed to recruit and retain STEM majors, while enhancing their STEM college experience. The three core programs are the STEM Scholars and Learning Community component, the STEM Enrichment Institute (SEI), and the STEM Bridge Pathways Program. Each program provide students the opportunity to explore STEM career paths. For questions, please contact Dr. Shawanda Thomas at sthomas@lawsonstate.edu or 205-929-3443.
Contact Mr. Bruce Henderson for questions bhenderson@lawsonstate.edu
