Professional and Departmental Clubs

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences(AAFCS) Student Chapter

Promotes careers in Family and Consumer Sciences and emphasizes the importance of family and community. Membership is open to all Family and Consumer Science majors, minors, or students who are currently enrolled in courses in the department. Students may qualify for student membership in the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Advisor: Ms. Kim Mitchell, Family and Consumer Sciences, (256) 782-8526.


Student Dietetics and Hospitality & Culinary Management Association

The student association promotes the fields of dietetics and hospitality & culinary management.   Proper nutrition, culinary science, and tourism are emphasized as students develop relationships and work with professionals in the healthcare industry, child nutrition, institutional foodservice and the tourism industry.  Dietetics majors may qualify for student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics .

Advisor: To be named, Family and Consumer Sciences, Contact the departmental office at (256) 782-5054

JSU Dietetic Culinary & Hospitality Association (DCH)