Student Organizations

Alpha Delta Nu is an honor society of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). The organization promotes scholarship and academic excellence in the profession of nursing. NPC was chartered with the Beta Lambda chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu National Honor Society for Associate Degree Nursing in July 2013.

Student members are invited to join based on their academic achievements and professional conduct. Those who meet eligibility requirements are invited in their third semester of the nursing program and must complete a group community project during the third semester. Upon completion of the project and by maintaining the academic requirements, the student is officially inducted into the honor society during the fourth semester of the program. Nurse student leaders are nominated as members based on three criteria. Students must have attained a 3.0 overall GPA based on the NPC degree plan, maintained a 3.0 GPA in all nursing courses, and demonstrated conduct on campus and in the clinical areas that reflect integrity and professionalism. For more information about the organization, please contact Ashley York at 501-760-4294.

Founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress, the ACS is the world’s largest scientific society. The mission of the ACS at NPC is to advance chemistry and chemical education for the benefit of the Hot Springs community. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in all ACS events; however, one must be an official ACS member for officer roles and voting power. For more information about the organization, please Jason Martin at 501-760-4172.

Anime R US is an organization for students who share an interest in Anime, a style of animation originating in Japan.

Members take part in Anime discussions and film screenings, participate campus student activities, often including opportunities for cosplay. As a member, you may also have opportunities to travel to Anime conventions. For more information about the organization, please contact Dorothy Norris at dorothy.norris@np.edu or Joey Vaughn at joey.vaughn@np.edu.

The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Awareness Club is to share knowledge of the many cultures and heritages of our students, and to raise awareness of the needs of those students. For more information, please visit the CDAC web page.

The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. The purpose of the NPC Junior Chapter of AAUW Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village (HSV) is to support the affiliate chapter of the AAUW Hot Springs/HSV through membership recruitment and fundraising for AAUW scholarships awarded to NPC students.

Membership is open to females seeking an associates degree from NPC or a higher degree from an NPC campus university partner. For more information about or to join the chapter, please contact Dr. Rebekah Robinette.

The NPC NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, on Campus Club is a student-led club that tackles mental health issues on campus by raising mental health awareness, educating the campus community, supporting students, promoting services and supports, and advocating.  Our motto is "Stop the Stigma".  We will meet regularly and be active in the development of awareness campaigns on campus.

This club is open to all students, faculty, and staff, whether they live with a mental health condition, are a family member or friend, or have a general interest in mental health.

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health. NPC NAMI on Campus is the first on-campus club to be established in the state of Arkansas. For more information about NAMI or joining, please contact Susan Millerd by email at Susan.Millerd@np.edu.

The NPC Singers is a chorus of NPC students led by Ferris Allen, Music Performance Faculty at NPC. The chorus rehearses three times a week and requires enrollment in a 1 hour college credit class. This group performs a concert each fall and spring semester in addition to other select appearances. The ensemble is devoted to a wide variety of repertoire, and performs music from Renaissance to the 21st Century with piano, orchestra, and a capella. Members of the NPC Singers can receive a scholarship based on their audition. Members who are on scholarship must maintain a 2.25 GPA. For more information, contact Ferris Allen at Ferris.Allen@np.edu.

The purpose of the Helping Hawks Food Pantry Committee is to oversee and provide a temporary source of nonperishable food items to students and employees of National Park College. To accomplish this purpose the committee collects, holds food drives, and uses other means to acquire nonperishable food items. Related to this purpose are the management, storage, and distribution of food items. The Helping Hawks Food Pantry is a student lead organization with elected officers, faculty advisor, and an advisory committee. Please contact the faculty sponsor, Chuck Burke, wburke@np.edu, or (501) 760-4348 for more information.

Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for associate-degree granting colleges. National Park College's chapter of PTK is Alpha Beta Psi. To be invited for membership, a student must have completed 12 or more semester hours in a degree program or 6 or more hours in a certificate program at NPC with a cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher. PTK allows students the chance to develop skills in leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. For more information please visit np.edu/ptk.

The Pride Hawks is a student led GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) that is open to all LGBT+ and non-LGBT students at National Park College. The purpose of this club is to create a safe and accepting space for fellowship. Pride Hawk activities maybe social, educational, or service oriented. For more information about this alliance, please contact Sheri LaDuke at sheri.laduke@np.edu or Susan Millerd at susan.millerd@np.edu.

Radiography Student Association (RSA) - Students who are enrolled in the NPC Radiologic Technology Program are eligible to become members of the Student Radiography Association. Members will participate in fund raising, community service projects, and attend a registry review conference. They function as integral members of the health care team. For more information about the organization, please contact Carla Kelley at 501-760-4286 or Carla.Kelley@np.edu.

Students enrolled in the NPC respiratory therapy program are eligible to become members of the Student Respiratory Therapy Association. The Associations activities include fundraising, participating in community activities, promoting local, state and national respiratory care awareness. For more information about the organization, please contact Respiratory Therapy, Paul Lowe at plowe@np.edu.

The National Park College Student Government Association (SGA) is the chief voice representing the student body. The SGA purpose is to serve as a vital link between students and NPC administration, faculty, and staff. The SGA labors to improve the quality and value of the educational experience at NPC by acting as an advocate for student concerns. The SGA members have an opportunity to develop new leadership skills, organize service projects and student activities, meet a diversity of people, and add to their resume and portfolio. For more information about the organization, please contact Caysie Martin or Lindsey Vondestein.

Students may enhance their educational experience of Health Information Technology through membership in this organization. Membership is open to students enrolled at NPC, but not yet enrolled in the Health Information Technology program, honorary membership, and alumni. For more information about the organization, please contact Leigh Turner at 501-760-4342.

All students enrolled in the NPC nursing program are members of the class organization. Class organizations are active in projects that promote student success and nursing image. They also participate in community service projects and organize the Nursing Pinning ceremony. For more information about the organization, please contact the Nursing Pathway PN - Angela McJunkins at 501-760-4295; RN 1st Year - Janna Lock at 501-760-4367; RN 2nd Year - Janet Smith at 501-760-4279.

The purpose of The Vet Hawks of NPC shall be to serve as the official apolitical organization for the student veterans of NPC, to create a supportive community for NPC’s student veterans and help them succeed in both school and life, and to aid anyone in the transition from military to student and civilian life. Membership is open to any military veteran, active duty, national guard, reserve, military dependent, or any NPC student interested in advancing the interests of the student veterans of NPC. For more information about the Vet Hawks please contact Shawna Oliver at shawna.oliver@np.edu or (501) 760-4151.

The Write Hawks is a student organization that welcomes all students who enjoy writing creatively, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, song lyrics, and plays. They hold regular meetings each semester during which they share and read writings, discuss the craft of writing and writing contests, and complete writing exercises. The group hosts a Fall Fiction Contest and is the creator of the Bathroom Bard, seen in restrooms across campus. They also have a D2L community page. The group's advisors are Mrs. Nannette Crane-Post of the Arts, Design, & Humanities Pathway and Dr. Gwendolyn Carter of the Industrial Technology & Engineering Pathway. For more information and a schedule of meetings, please email either advisor at Nannette.Crane@np.edu or Gwendolyn.Carter@np.edu.