Advocates for Barrier Awareness

The Advocates for Barrier Awareness Organization promotes the needs of students with disabilities. For more information concerning the organization, please contact Student Support Services at 760-4227.

Arkansas Early Childhood Association (AECA)

Arkansas Early Childhood Association is the organization for students enrolled in the Child Care Guidance and Management Program. In addition, our students participate locally in HSECA (Hot Springs Early Childhood Association). The fourteen (14) southern regional states invite state and local chapters to participate in SECA (Southern Early Childhood Association).

Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurses' Association (ALPNA)

ALPNA is the state nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality, education, and recognition of nursing schools, nursing students, and Licensed Practical Nurses in the United States.

ALPNA provides a broad base of educational and vocational services to practical nursing students. Included are: a forum for students to relate issues of interest; workshops, and seminars on current nursing and medical techniques; and continuing education programs/opportunities.

Students have opportunity for membership in the practical nursing national organization, National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES).

SECA, AECA, and HSECA

These chapters conduct training sessions throughout the year for teacher and caregivers. They collaborate with other advocacy and professional organizations devoted to the interest of young children. SECA publishes a journal, Dimensions of Early Childhood, which our students receive as part of their membership, and through which they are informed of child care concerns. Other publications and training are available. Students are invited and encouraged to participate in local and state projects. On campus, the student chapter, Child Care Student Organization, elects officers, conducts workshops, and in general, supports the child care program.

Cultural Diversity Awareness Club

The purpose of this club is to provide members and students of NPCC with a better knowledge of the many cultures and heritages of our students and to make NPCC aware of the needs of those students. For more information, contact Linda Franklin at (501) 760-4132.

Intramural's

Students are encouraged to participate in the intramural athletic program. The intramural program is designed to attempt to meet the needs of all students by giving them the privilege of participating in a wide range of activities. The program is varied enough to meet the needs of most individuals.

National Park Community College Singers/Soundwaves

National Park Community College currently offers two choral groups for student participation, the Mid-America Singers, and the " Soundwaves ".

The "Singers" is an auditioned chorus of talented students from Garland County and surrounding areas. This group performs a concert each fall and spring semester. They also sing for community functions. A variety of styles of music are selected and performed, including traditional choral music of times past up to the 20th century, sacred and secular Christmas music, Broadway and Pop, and Folk Song arrangements. Students who receive scholarships to sing through the "Singers" must maintain a 2.25 grade point average to remain eligible for future scholarships in the choral program.

The newest performing group at NPCC is the " Soundwaves ", a select ensemble of auditioned singers who perform mostly jazz/pop arrangements. This group serves as an important public relations liaison between the College and the community. The members of the " Soundwaves " are also in the Mid-America Singers and on scholarship. This group performs frequently throughout the year for area schools, charity benefits, conferences and other social gatherings that are scheduled each semester by commissioned request and reservation. Members of this group on scholarship must maintain a 2.25 GPA.

View the Singers/Soundwaves website.

NPCC Recreation Association

A student organization for students interested in the field of recreation. This organization is open to students that want to increase their knowledge in this area. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities that will increase your awareness of the positive benefits of recreation and the benefits it can provide for NPCC and our community.

National Vocational-Technical Honor Society (NVTHS)

The National Vocational-Technical Honor Society is a national organization with state and local affiliation. Membership in this organization is available to students enrolled in a post-secondary or secondary trade and industry course. Individuals are selected based upon the following characteristics which have been observed by his/her instructor: a desire to pursue a career in his/her course of study, scholastic achievement, honesty, dependability, responsibility, high quality task performance and pride in work performed, cooperation and ability to work well with others, interest in learning, initiative, leadership, and citizenship.

The purpose of the NVTHS is to promote the ideals of honesty, service, leadership, and skill development among America's future workforce, to reward scholastic achievement in occupational, vocational and/or technical education; to assist Society Members in their pursuit of career and educational goals; to help build and maintain a stronger, more positive image for vocational and technical students, programs and school in the local community and throughout the nation.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Phi Beta Lambda is the national organization for students enrolled in programs of business education on the post-secondary level. The organization, composed of more than 450 chapters, operates as an integral part of the educational program under the guidance of business instructors, state supervisors, school administrators, and members of the business community.

The activities of PBL provide opportunities for business students to establish occupational goals and facilitate the transition from school to work. Members of PBL learn how to engage in individual and group business enterprises, how to hold an office and direct the affairs of the group, how to work with other organizations, and how to compete honorably with their colleagues on the local, state, and national levels.

PBL helps build competent, aggressive business leadership; strengthens the confidence of students in themselves and in their work; develops character; prepares for useful citizenship; fosters patriotism; and practices efficient money management.

Phi Theta Kappa

A national scholastic honor organization whose goal is to recognize outstanding academic achievement in community and junior colleges. Membership is by invitation from the Chapter. To be eligible, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or better in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours of college level courses completed at NPCC. [ Read More ] [ Spring 2010 Member Orientation ]

Skills USA

The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America is a national organization with state and local affiliation. VICA membership is available to students enrolled in post-secondary or secondary trade and industrial courses (T&I). Eligible courses at NPCC include: Automotive Service Technology; Computer Information Systems; Consumer Electronics (Computer) Technology; Graphic Communications Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Marine Repair Technology; Medical Professions Education; Outdoor Power Equipment and ATV Repair; Residential Carpentry; Small Engine Repair Technology; Welding; and Woodworking.

VICA assists students in developing social and leadership skills. Skills enhancing activities are conducted by the clubs' members and advisors. The activities may include events among students of a school or among schools at the local, state and national levels.

Student Activities Council

All students are eligible to become members of the Student Activities Council. The Council helps schedule, organize, and provide a student activity program. They make recommendations for any legislation that will improve the student activities for NPCC. Any student who is willing to work with student activities and become a member of the Student Activities Council should contact the Counseling Center at (501) 760-4232.

Student Artists Guild

Students are eligible to join this organization if they are enrolled in at least one art class. The organization promotes the art program at NPCC, promotes the exhibition and sale of student artwork, promotes an appreciation for the arts, and is constantly working to provide a more aesthetic atmosphere for the college and community.

Student Health Information Management Association

Students may enhance their educational experience of Health Information Technology through membership in this organization. Membership is open to students enrolled at NPCC, but not yet enrolled in Health Information Technology program, honorary membership, and alumni.

Student Nurses Association

All students enrolled in the NPCC nursing program and pre-nursing students enrolled at NPCC in preparation for entrance into the associate degree nursing program are eligible for membership. Their membership is extended until eligibility in the professional nurses association is attained. This is a progressive organization, Very active in promoting NPCC and community projects. They are one of the most active student organizations in the state.

Student Radiography Association

Students are eligible to become members of the Student Radiography Association who are enrolled in the NPCC Radiology Program. As a member, you will have the opportunity to assume the responsibility for contributing to the radiology education to provide for the highest quality health care. For more information call Ms. Debra Wilson at (501) 760-4285.