Student Organizations

Joining a club or organization on campus is a great way to get involved and meet new people. Whether your interests are political, cultural, creative, business-focused or otherwise, GBC has a wide variety of clubs to help you pursue them. Cant find what youre looking for? Start your own club! Visit the Office of Residence & Student Life for more info.

ACTIVE MINDS

Alpha Chi is a National Honor Society. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors of good character who rank in the upper 10 percent of their class. Activities include an annual induction ceremony, a spring reception for honor students, social activities and scholarly or academic service to the College.

Advisor: Megan Blackwell, LPC & Dr. Gerard Hoefling Emails: blackwellm@gbc.edu, hoeflig@gbc.edu

ALPHA CHI

Advisor: Dr. Victoria Neagoe Email: neagoev@gbc.edu

Athletes For Change and Equality (A.C.E)

A.C.E. is an inclusive organization committed to promoting social change. A.C.E. serves our student athletes by providing a forum to exchange experiences and ideas among a diverse group to understand, appreciate and learn from our collective differences.

Advisor: Bethann Burke Email: burkeb@gbc.edu

BLACK STUDENT UNION

Black Student Union (BSU) is a student organization that promotes personal growth and development for individuals in the college community through diversity, academics, community service and programming. Black Student Union provides the opportunity for students of all races to learn and celebrate black culture, lifestyle, and history.

Advisor: Tatiana Marshall Email: marshatd@gbc.edu

DANCE CLUB

The Dance Club provides opportunities for students to come and dance. Dance Club does not do large performances for the school, but rather they have regular meetings to learn new dances, socialize with students, and to just have fun.

Advisor: Tatiana Marshall Email: marshatd@gbc.edu

THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB

The Entrepreneurship Club will provide a conduit by which students can access relevant entrepreneurial resources, network with prominent community entrepreneurs, faculty, and share entrepreneurial and innovative ideas. To this end, the club is dedicated to furthering an understanding of new businesses, small businesses, entrepreneurship and innovation in all businesses.

Advisor: Geoff Stone Email: stonege@gbc.edu

GBC BOOK CLUB

GBC Book Group provides a forum for students and faculty members to interact and discuss classic and current literature regarding hot topics.

Advisor: Rusty Michalak Email: michalr@gbc.edu

GBC LIT

GBC LIT welcomes all students to explore their interests in literature, writing, and the arts through activities on campus and in surrounding communities. Members also serve their community through increasing and promoting literacy.

Advisor: Dr. Mary Wheeling Email: wheeling@gbc.edu

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS

Institute of Management Accountants provides a platform for students to learn about how an accounting degree/skills can be used in different career fields. Both accounting and non-accounting majors are welcomed to join the club and benefit from great opportunities such as hearing from experienced accounting professionals and visiting local firms, along with participating in community service opportunities such as volunteer tax return work. Additionally, members will benefit from hearing about CPA and/or CMA certification requirements.

Advisor: Keith Fleury Email: fleuryk@gbc.edu

Let's Get Crafting

Let's Get Crafting is an organization that encourages students to find a creative outlet. Whether it is a Do it Yourself (DIY) Project or a craft you have tried, the organization invites everyone to join and learn together. No talent necessary, just the ability to have fun!

Advisor: Bernadine Griffin Email: griffibd@gbc.edu

Alumni Advisor: Juana Henao Email: henaoj@gbc.edu

LIGHTNING STUDIO

Lightning Studio is an organization whose members use their talent and interest in photography and video production to work on projects to closer connect the GBC community. Their work is hands on, often having a key role in large campus events. Their efforts in video production, social media, and photography extend into the greater community of Delaware.

Advisor: Geoff Stone Email: stonege@gbc.edu

NABA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS)

As a nonprofit membership association, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., (NABA) is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black accounting and finance professionals by providing leadership and technical training, as well as networking and career opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Dan Young Email: youngd@gbc.edu

NSLS (NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS)

The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities.

Advisor: Tatiana Marshall Email: marshatd@gbc.edu

P.R.I.S.M (PRIDE, RESPECT, INDIVIDUALITY, SEXUALITY AND MATURITY)

PRISM recognizes the various shades of its members' sexualities and works to unite gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and heterosexual individuals. It provides a safe, interactive forum for its members through educational, social, and community service programs.

Advisor: Bernadine Griffin & Tatiana Marshall Email: griffibd@gbc.edu, marshatd@gbc.edu

RESIDENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION (RHA)

RHA is an organization that motivates resident students to get involved in on-campus activities. These activities include hall decorating contests, holiday get-togethers, finals week study breaks, service projects, and most other residence hall programs. RHA is also a student voice to implement projects and programs of interest to all resident students.

Advisor: Daesha Slocum Email: slocumd@gbc.edu

Rho Alpha Sigma

Rho Alpha Sigma is a Resident Assistant Honor Society. The organization offers the opportunity to promote excellence, leadership, community and service within the Resident Assistants, campus, and community. Rho Alpha Sigma consist of current Resident Assistants that are nominated by their peers and selected based off criteria from the organization.

Advisor: Bernadine Griffin Email: griffibd@gbc.edu

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)

The Society for Human Resource Management is an officially chartered student chapter of the national professional organization. Sponsored by Delaware SHRM, the organization provides a forum for those students interested in HR careers to learn more about opportunities in the field and to begin networking with professionals. For those general business students with an interest in human resources, membership in SHRM provides a forum to discuss and learn the importance of HR issues and challenges in any organization.

Advisor: Dr. Nicole Evans Email: evansn@gbc.edu

STUDENT ATHLETE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The purpose of the Student Athlete Leadership Academy is to represent the student-athletes' voice on the campus of Goldey-Beacom College. In addition, it exists to promote good communication between the student-athletes, athletic department administration, coaches and other staff. Also, having responsibility to actively encourage student-athlete involvement in campus and community events. The Academy provides leadership workshops and programs for student athletes to develop beyond the team.

Advisor: Jeremy Benoit Email: benoit@gbc.edu

STUDENTS WITH A PURPOSE (SWAP)

Students with a Purpose is an organization that gives students an opportunity to fellowship, support, and provide/receive spiritual encouragement from other students in a positive group setting.

Advisor: Dr. Deanna Merritt Email: merritd@gbc.edu