Student Groups and Organizations

The mission of the African American Leadership Association, or AALA, is to cultivate, empower and unify the African American population across all South Louisiana Community College campuses. AALA aims to offer its members opportunities for both cultural enrichment and intellectual growth through educational and social programming, such as mentoring, leadership development and academic support, while connecting these students with faculty, staff and the campus community.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The purpose of Chi Alpha at SoLAcc is to be a diverse group os Christian students, staff, and associate members who are committed to serving the SoLAcc campus by:  sharing the knowledge of life in Jesus Christ with the community; helping people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and providing them with training for victorious Christian living, leadership, and excellence; introducting its members to a local chursh family and other missions or ministry oopportunities; making a positive impact on the SoLAcc campus by developing students, equipped with bibilal solutions to contempoary problems, to serve every facet of the SoLAcc community and ultimtely the world.
https://lachialpha.org/

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The College Republicans strive to provide a thought-provoking space for students to discuss politics and collaborate on initiatives within the community. SoLAcc's College Republicans exposes students to the logistics and ethics of careers in politics, law, and community work.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The purpose of Content Creators Club shall be to provide members a safe, encouraging space to engage in their creative digital pursuits, collaborate on such with their fellow members, and increase general engagement with the community of South Louisiana Community College. All activities planned will promote the unique skills of the membership to both promote community at South Louisiana Community College, and to help the individual members develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy as they relate to their creative passions.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The Diversity and Inclusion Programming Board is a student group that meets regularly for the purpose of increasing inclusive practices, developing a college-wide framework for serving all students, and promoting cultural competency and sensitivity at SoLAcc. The Board will develop a safe space for all SoLAcc community members, specifically students, for discussions and celebration of differences. The Board will reach SoLAcc students, and community members, in all parishes where SoLAcc has an established presence. The Board is housed within the Office of Student Engagement and is supported by the Director of Student Engagement and advisor(s) including faculty and/or staff members.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The Gaming Club provides a community space to increase inter-departmental social interaction and comraderie.  The goals of the Gaming Club are 1) to create a fun environment for students to use a common interest (gaming) to expand social circles and 2) to break social barriers that inhibit personal growth.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The Information Technology Club is a nonprofit student assciation organized exclusively for charitable, social, and educational purposes.  The purpose of this organization is to enhance the education of members through in-house internships, IT industry internships, field trips and tours, informational workshops, visits with industry personnel and employers, community service projects at school and/or in the community, gathering and sharing information that will increase employment opportunities, and peer help with class assignments and administrative issues like registration, scheduling, and more.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

The purpose of this student organization is to provide students with the opportunity to network and engage in campus programming that fosters a sense of community within the Practical Nursing Program.  This student organization also promotes Practical Nursing student success and enhances Practical Nursing student leadership skills.  Nursing leadership skills are developed with the student participation in health care, academic, and advocacy initiatives.
Membership is restricted to active Practical Nursing cohorts.

Home campus: Acadian; CB Coreil; Gulf Area; Lafayette; Young Memorial

Mission Statement:

The Student Government Association supports the mission of the college and is composed of elected representatives from the student body. Collectively, they are the voice of the students and promote student life that enhances the intellectual, physical, social, and cultural atmosphere of SoLAcc. This is done by providing vital co-curricular activities that also enhances individual student development.

The Student Government Association's (SGA) Purpose is to: 

• To enhance student life.
• To provide for the students of this institution with a representative body that will hear and appropriately act on legitimate concerns expressed by the student.
• To facilitate and foster greater understanding between the students, faculty, and administration.
• To provide effective leadership for the student body through community involvement.
• To ensure equal representation for students.
• To provide a better social, cultural, and educational life on campus.
• To promote the high standards of education offered at South Louisiana Community College.

The National Student Nurses' Association is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. The purpose of the SoLAcc's Chapter is to instill nursing values, provide leadership opportunities, and give nursing students a voice nationally and within our school.

Currently enrolled ASN students who join the national organization form the membership of this local chapter.
https://www.nsna.org

Home campus: Lafayette; TH Harris

The purpose of the True Life Change Organization is to change the lives of men and women through effective teachings of the Bible. 

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses

Umbrella Club is where students of all orientations and genders can celebrate diversity through awareness and education on our campuses and larger community. We encourage acceptance, tolerance and self-pride within SoLAcc through community involvement and support.  All students and faculty are welcome to our meetings and events, as we strive to achieve a culture of acceptance and diversity on our campuses and in the community. We will plan activities to celebrate diversity and promote education throughout the year.

Home campus: Lafayette; virtual involvement available for all campuses