Campus Life at WNCC - Student Organizations and Activities
Student organizations at WNCC may vary from year to year in accordance with changes in student interests and needs. Some organizations are primarily social, while others are academic, professional, and recreational or service-oriented.
All formal student organizations are required to have a constitution, which conforms to the educational objectives and administrative regulations of the College. Student Government, Student Senate, and Student Council are the chartering bodies for new organizations.
To become officially recognized by the College, new organizations must submit their constitution to the student governing body of the appropriate site, the Student Services Council, and the College Council for approval. Any funds collected through the student organizations must be deposited and dispensed through the WNCC Business Office.
All students can take advantage of the organizations that meet their own needs and interests.
Many of the most beneficial experiences and lasting impressions in college are those acquired in extracurricular activities. Student activities programs at WNCC are varied to appeal to the interests and meet the needs of every student. Any student activity must have the approval of the campus administration and be sponsored by a member of the faculty or staff. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend and participate in these programs.
Dramatic Arts
Several dramatic productions are presented each year. All students are invited to participate both on-stage and behind the scenes. Participation in all-college plays can result in one academic credit or may be enjoyed as a non-credit activity.
Intercollegiate Athletics
WNCC offers intercollegiate sports for women in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Men’s sports include basketball and baseball. The College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region IX, which consists of colleges from Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado.
Intramural Athletics
The participation of any interested students, faculty or staff in intramural athletic activities is encouraged. Seasonal intramural events occur in a variety of individual and team sports.
Music Activities
The choir and band are for those students who enjoy musical activities in addition to those enrolled for credit. Each group presents concerts during the year for the students and the general public. Several special choral and instrumental groups, such as Varsity Vocalise and Jazz Band perform for a variety of audiences. The Pep Band plays at home basketball games. The WNCC Westwind tours western Nebraska high schools each year.
Student Publications
WNCC students publishThe Spectator, the campus newspaper. Its purpose is to provide a realistic and instructional experience for students interested in journalism. Any student who wishes to participate in news writing, editing, layout, design, photography, or advertising may register for one to three credits per semester without taking other journalism courses.
Emerging Voices, WNCC’s literary and art journal provides an opportunity for students and community members from across the College service area to have their poetry, prose, and artwork published. Submission guidelines are announced each fall and spring semester. The magazine is available free to students and contributors in May. Students also have the opportunity to participate on staff. Student staff members help select, edit, and desktop publish the journal. A student editor oversees the staff.
Visual Arts
The Division of Language and Arts sponsors an exhibition of students’ works each spring. The student body, faculty, staff, and community are invited to review the works on display.
