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Active Minds At JSU
To promote awareness and education and to remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness and to create an environment for discussion.
Advisor: Linda Shelton, Counseling Services, 256-782-5954
E-mail: lshelton@jsu.edu

African American Association
Encourages the exchange of ideas concerning African-American students at the University and promotes cultural understanding.
Advisor: Debbie Taylor, Student Life, 256-782-5490
E-mail: dbtaylor@jsu.edu

Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is a National Service Fraternity with the Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service.
Advisor: Laurie Charnigo Phillips, Houston Cole Library, 256-782-5245
E-mail: charnigo@jsu.edu

American Chemical Society
Emphasize the importance and relivance of chemistry and offer tutoring services.
Advisor: Alfred Nichols, Physical and Earth Sciences, 256-782-8150
E-mail: anichols@jsu.edu

American Red Cross Club
To assist the local community in all areas.
Advisor: Jane Kushma, Emergency Management, 256-782-8432
E-mail: jkushma@jsu.edu

Art Alliance
To support the arts at JSU.
The JSU Art Alliance meets twice a month to discuss art related issues, hear lectures from outside artists and plan activities to get involved in on campus and off campus.
Advisor: Allison McElroy, Art, 256-782-5735
E-mail: amcelroy@jsu.edu

Circle K International
Promote community service, leadership and fellowship among members of the JSU community
Advisor: Annette Daugherty, Nursing Department, 256-782-5934
Email: adaugherty@jsu.edu

College Democrats
Promote the views and success of the Democratic Party through active interaction
in the campus setting.
Advisor: Ron Mellen, Criminal Justice, 256-782-8243
E-mail: rmellen@jsu.edu

College Republicans
Encourages participation in the Republican Party.
Advisor: Dr. William Lester, Political Science, 256-782-5692
E-mail: wlester@jsu.edu

Collegiate Music Educators
Promotes the professional and artistic development of music teachers through professional conferences, in-service meetings, and events; supports the JSU Department of Music.
Advisor: Renee Baptiste, Music 256-782-5873
E-mail: bapiste@jsu.edu

Dietetic and Culinary/Hospitality Student Association Promotes community and fundraising projects.
Advisor:Tim Roberts, Family and Consumer Sciences, 256-782-5870
E-mail: wroberts@jsu.edu

E.A.R.T.H. Club
To raise awareness of abuse inflicted upon our planet and to promote recycling.
Advisor: James Rayburn, Biology, 256-782-5803
E-mail: rayburn@jsu.edu

Elite Gentleman Organization
Provide mentoring and leadership to young men.
Advisor: Earl Warren, Institutional Development, 256-782-5608
E-mail: ewarren@jsu.edu

Elite Ladies Organization
To help young women gain self-confidence through mentoring and leadership.
Advisor: Mary Clark, Counseling Services, 256-782-8166
E-mail: mclark@jsu.edu

Family and Consumer Sciences Club
To unify the concentration within Family and Consumer Sciences into a student chapter of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
Advisor: Robbie Boggs, Family and Consumer Sciences, 256-782-5056
E-mail: rboggs@jsu.edu

Forever Young Modeling Troupe
The organization strives to help the students on campus gain self-confidence, expression and acquire team leadership skills and effective communication skills. The organization also helps students become active on campus and the community by expressing themselves through fashion, while serving the community.
Advisor: Earl Warren, Institutional Development, 256-782-5608
E-mail: ewarren@jsu.edu

Freshman Forum
Provides freshmen an opportunity to become more involved in SGA. Must be an in-coming freshman who has shown campus involvement in high school and is committed to pursuing that commitment in college.
Advisor: Noelle Millirons, Student Life, 256-782-5493
E-mail: nmillirons@jsu.edu

History Club
To encourage further learning and understanding of our nations great history.
Advisor: Dr. L. Cook, History, 256-782-8309
E-mail: lcook@jsu.edu

Honor's Program
The Honor's Program provides academically gifted students with an enriched educational experience in a diverse range of courses which foster independent, critical thinking and effective communication.
Advisor: Steven Whitton, English, 256-782-5414
E-mail: swhitton@jsu.edu

IM Game Officials Association
To acknowledge any concerns or ideas pertaining to intramural sports while developing a strong student involvement in intramural sports.
Advisor: TBA
E-mail: TBA

Interfraternity Council
Association of nationally recognized fraternities which functions as the governing body and the Greek voice for JSU fraternities.
Advisor: Kristen Smith, Student Life, 256-782-5491
E-mail: khsmith@jsu.edu

International Association of Emergency Management Student Chapter
To promote academic and research excellence and opportunities within the fields of emergency management and homeland security as well as their related disciplines.
Advisor: Stacey Mann, Emergency Management, 256-782-5968
E-mail: scmann@jsu.edu, Emergency Preparedness, 256-782-5968

Jacksonville Association of Nursing Students
Promoting a positive image of nursing throughout the local, state and national level.
Advisor: Jennifer Frank, Nursing and Health Sciences, 256-782-5434
E-mail: jfrank@jsu.edu
Kay Prickett, Nursing and Health Sciences, 256-782-5909

JSU Club of Mixed Martial Arts
To spread the knowledge of martial arts and to teach confidence, promote overall fitness and camaraderie.
Advisor: Larry Beard, Curriculum Instruction, 256-782-3045
E-mail: lbeard@jsu.edu

JSU Gamecock Ultimate Frisbee (Women)
To encourage team work by doing team building skills. To become physically fit  and perform as a professional team.
Advisor: George Lauderbaugh, History and Foreign Languages, 256-782-8044
E-mail: glauderb@jsu.edu

JSU Gamecock Ultimate Frisbee (Men)   
To encourage and teach teamwork, to be competitive, to become physically fit and have fun.
Advisor: George Lauderbaugh, History and Foreign Languages, 256-782-8044
E-mail: glauderb@jsu.edu

JSU Judo Jujitsu
To strive toward a harmonious development of the human character.
Advisor; Larry Beard, Curriculum and Instruction, 256-782-5078
E-mail: lbeard@jsu.edu

JSU Math Club
To promote the interest of mathematics among students.
Advisor: David Dempsey, MCIS, 256-782-5124
Email: ddempsey@jsu.edu

JSU Model Arab League-Geography
To learn more about the Arab world, to develop skills in parliamentary debate, and to participate in the Southeast Model Arab League sessions in the spring semester.
Advisor: Dr. L. J. Morgan, Georgraphy, 256-782-5216
E-mail: ljmorgan@jsu.edu

JSU Outdoor Adventure Club
The club would like to offer Jacksonville State University students the opportunity to try various outdoor activities and learn outdoor skills.
Advisor: Jimmy Griffin, HPER, 256-782-5519
E-mail: jgriffin@jsu.edu

JSU Students for Equality
Promote and educate gay rights, issues as well as provide a safer environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.
Advisor: Tina Deshotels, Sociology, 256-782-5350
E-mail: tdeshotels@jsu.edu

JSU Quidditch
To promote quidditch through the use of games and to create and support a JSU Quidditch team.
Advisor: Jim Triplett, Biology Department, 256-782-5215
E-mail: jtriplett@jsu.edu

Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society)
To promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students and to recognize students who have attained academic distinction in mathematics.
Advisor: David Dempsey, MCIS, 256-782-5124
E-mail: ddempsey@jsu.edu

Komplex Royalty Dance Crew
This is a scholarship based dance organization comprised of versatile dancers.
Advisor: Robin Smyre, Mail Center, 256-782-5290
Email: rgipson@jsu.edu

Lambda Alpha Epsilon/ASO
To prepare and promote criminal justice majors or minors for Regional and National competitions.
Advisor: Randall Wood, Criminal Justice, 256-782-5340

Learning Eagerly About Destination (L.E.A.D.)
Promote striving for excellence in all areas of life.
Advisor: Rochelle Smith, Residence Life, 256-782-5128
E-mail: rdsmith@jsu.edu

Level Up
To provide a general understanding and interest of electronic gaming of the past, present and future.
Advisor: David Thornton, Computer Science, 256-782-5359
E-mail: thornton@jsu.edu

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-N.A.A.C.P.
An outlet devoted to school involvement and community service.
Advisor: Debbie Taylor, Student Life, 256-782-5490
E-mail: dbtaylor@jsu.edu

 
National-Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Association of nationally recognized, traditionally African-American sororities and fraternities which functions as the governing body and Greek voice for JSU's traditionally African-American sororities and fraternities.
Advisor: Kristen Smith, Student Life, 256-782-5491
E-mail: khsmith@jsu.edu

One Shot Screenings
To enjoy and discuss movies.
Advisor: Larry Gray, English Department, 256-782-8099
E-mail: lgray@jsu.edu

Political Economy Club at Jacksonville State University
The club is a reading, discussion, and debate group to promote the study of classical liberal and libertarian theory at JSU. Its members are interested in the economics and politics of the free and virtuous society and do not generally subscribe to the dominate Left or Right paradigms associated with the two major political parties.
Advisor: Christ Westley, Finance Economics Accounting, 256-782-5392
E-mail: cwestley@jsu.edu

Political Science Model Arab League
To introduce students to all aspects of life in the Arab World while debating critical issues in an official format.
Advisor: Lori Owens, Political Science, 256-782-5106
E-mail: ljowens@jsu.edu

The Potter's Guild
To increase awareness and understanding of ceramics as a means of artistic expression.Fundraisers are held to assist students in attending the state clay conference.
Advisor:Steve Loucks, Art Department, 256-782-5708
E-mail: sloucks@jsu.edu

Pre-Law Society
To create a comfortable atmosphere for students to learn the process of pursuing law school.
Advisor: Lori Owens, Political Science, 256-782-5106
E-mail: ljowens@jsu.edu

Residence Hall Association
Provide a voice and address the concerns of residents living in JSU residence halls and apartments.
Advisor: Wesley Todd, University Housing, 256-782-5449
E-mail: wtodd@jsu.edu

JSU Rugby
To promote teamwork, build charactr, and raise moral through playing rugby.
Advisor: Chris Westley, Finance. Economics,Accounting, 256-782-5392
E-mail: cwestley@jsu.edu

Sav-A-Life Sav-A-Life is a life affirming ministry that offers emotional and spiritual help to women affected by unplanned pregnancies. Our mission is to help these women choose life for their babies and eternal life for themselves.
Advisor: Kay Coger, Teacher Service Center, 256-782-5574
Email: kcoger@jsu.edu

Spanish Club
The goal is to reach the community with awareness of the language and culture.
Advisor: Eduardo Pacheco, History, 256-782-8245
E-mail: epacheco@jsu.edu

Student Government Association (SGA)
Promote the welfare of the student community by providing an avenue for student expression, social activities and student services. All enrolled students are members.
Advisor: Debbie Taylor, Student Life, 256-782-5491
E-mail: dbtaylor@jsu.edu

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (S.T.A.T. Club)
JSU Alumni are ready to assist and prepare students for jobs after college.
Advisor: Allen Renfroe, Alumni Relations, 256-782-8256
E-mail: arenfroe@jsu.edu

Th' Promise
To encourage, inspire, and provide a platform for minorities to enhance their craft as well as to bring positivity to their lives.
Advisor: Susan McCain, Theatre, 256-782-5635
E-mail: smccain@jsu.edu

The Tocqueville Society
The Tocqueville Society seeks to facilitate discussion and critical reflection among the student body at Jacksonville State University about topics that lie at the intersection of politics and culture.
Advisor: Jeremiah Russell, Political Science and Public Administration, 256-782-5651
E-mail: russell@jsu.edu

Women's Issues, Support and Empowerment
To promote a more balanced world, where every woman feels valuable. We hope to use our experiences as tools of empowerment, inspiration, and change. Through activism, we believe, ideals become reality.
Advisor: Tina Deshotels, Sociology, 256-782-5350
E-mail: tdeshotels@jsu.edu

Writers' Club
An artistic outlet that encourages writers to find their talent in a specific genre and to improve writings skills.
Advisor: Douglas O'Keefe, English, 256-782-5549
E-mail: dokeefe@jsu.edu

Young Americans For Liberty
To educate the populous on crucial issues and the affects decisions made in Washington, D.C. have on citizens.
Advisor: Chris Westley, Finance, Economics and Accounting. 256-782-5392
E-mail: cwestley@jsu.edu<