Clubs & Organizations

These clubs plan and support subject-related disciplines and professions through academic and social events.

American Marketing Association

Piedmont AMA is the Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association at Piedmont University. The mission of AMA is to promote the professional development of members through hands-on experiences and real-world application of marketing principles. The focus is on entrepreneurship across the university’s academic disciplines. AMA encourages participation and membership from students enrolled in each school within the university. AMA is “the jobs club.” Every member gains experience and skills that complement their academic program. Participation in club projects, events, and networking provides invaluable contacts and experiences valued by employers.
ADVISORS: Stephen Carlson and Morgan Sales.

Art Club

The Piedmont Art Club is an organization that is open to every student, including art majors and non-art majors. Art club is about bringing art to the community and having fun doing so. We pursue fun and art-related activities like visiting art museums and galleries, Putt Putt, Cornhole, art jams, and beyond. Art Club meets regularly throughout the semester to discuss new info and events.
ADVISOR: Drema Montgomery

Athletic Training Club

This club provides students pursuing a career in Athletic Training opportunities to enhance their knowledge of the profession and develop their abilities by participating in professional development, community service, and social activities. Members expand their professional background as a student Athletic Trainer in a way that benefits the Piedmont University Athletic Training Program and the city of Demorest and its surrounding regions, promotes the advancement of Athletic Training, and disseminates information regarding the profession as well as the educational program at Piedmont University. In addition, the club recruits future student athletic trainers through community involvement, gets involved with other Piedmont clubs and organizations, represents the Piedmont University Athletic Training Education Program at district, state, and national conventions, keeps alumni informed and connected with the club, the program, and the college, and when practicable and permissible, provides healthcare services to the university and community by volunteering at various events (Special Olympics, 5K runs, sporting events and camps, etc.).
ADVISOR: Sarah Smith

Chemistry Club

A group of students who enjoy the intricacies of chemistry, our members are comprised of students from various majors. The vision of the Chemistry Club is to provide a new outlook on the realm of chemistry to the students of Piedmont. We accomplish this by hosting events, attending national and regional conferences, and participating in university-wide activities. One of the events that we host yearly is the Southeastern Regional Science Bowl. Each year we celebrate mole day by hosting week-long events in October. Chemistry Week includes events like Mad Scientist Monday, Mole-A-Grams sales, Chemistry on the Quad, and the Human Periodic Table.
ADVISOR: Elaine Bailey

Criminalistics Club

The purpose of this organization is to teach students who are forensic science, criminal justice, or nursing majors different crime scene processing techniques and different avenues within forensics.
ADVISOR: Dr. Tony Frye

Debate Team

Piedmont Debate has been in existence since 2003. In 2008, the team changed to the Parliamentary debate format and is now making a name for itself in the National Parliamentary Debate Association and the Georgia Parliamentary Debate Association. Piedmont now hosts its own debate tournament, the Mayflower Classic, every two years. The Piedmont University debate team has a unique history.
ADVISOR: Janice Moss

Future Educators Club

The purpose of the organization is to encourage qualified young men and women to consider teaching as a profession. We believe a successful program provides rich and meaningful experiences whereby students can explore the world of teaching. We want to create a community of educators who work with other students, hear from experienced teachers, and learn what it takes to be a teacher.
ADVISOR: Tricia Anderson

Future Graduate Medical Professionals Club

The Future Graduate Medical Professionals Club provides a way for students to connect with each other and faculty advisor(s) to access important information, activities, and events related to their applications to respective medically related professional programs. This organization specifically targets students planning on applying to medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, chiropractic, and occupational therapy graduate / doctoral-level programs.
ADVISOR: Jessica Wooten

Future Health Professionals Club

This Club features a group of students who share an interest in healthcare professions, have a desire to learn about various medical professions, and have a desire to help the community. In the past, we have hosted blood drives and health fairs and educated community members on how to properly wash their hands on Global Handwashing Day. We have even taken some tours of local places such as the National EMS facility. This club is primarily for students on the Athens campus.
ADVISOR: Dr. Julia Schmitz

Health Science Club

The Piedmont University Health Science Club is a professional service organization open to all students and committed to the continued growth of exercise science students within Piedmont’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences. The club provides opportunities for students to become actively involved in research and service opportunities with athletes and professionals in the field of Exercise Science. The Health Science Club cooperates specifically with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine and seeks to provide opportunities for students in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences to develop professional and social relationships with other students and faculty at Piedmont University and other institutions of higher education through participation at local, regional, and national conferences. The Health Science Club holds regular meetings and organizes and sponsors workshops, clinics, recreation activities, and student recognition events.
ADVISOR:  Sarah Smith

Math & Physics Club

This club is an association of Math majors, Physics majors, and other majors that come together out of a shared love of the beauty of Mathematics and Physics. Students engage in a wide variety of social, educational, networking, and service activities including (but not limited to): trips to Six Flags, monthly game nights, movie screenings, guest lectures from both professionals and academics, tutoring at local schools, and assisting others as they prepare for graduate school.
ADVISOR: Dr. Doug Torrance

National Association for Music Educators

The National Association for Music Education Collegiate (NAfME), is a college-level chapter of the larger National Association for Music Education. Our goal is to help those in need in our community, uplift and better each other as educators and musicians, unify our department in our musical endeavors, and better ourselves and others through the power of music and sharing it with others. The group often hosts music education workshops, fundraisers, and social events, and attends state-level music education conferences. NAfME Collegiate is open to music and non-music majors who share a love of learning about music and advocating for music education.
ADVISOR: Bobby Ivey

National Society of Leadership and Success

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is a leadership honor society that offers a program to help students develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. The NSLS’s mission is to “build leaders who make a better world.” The program helps students grow personally, succeed in their careers, make a positive impact in their communities, and establish themselves as leaders among their peers. Nomination criteria is determined by local chapter leaders and is based on GPA and/or leadership potential. Students invited to their school’s chapter have earned distinction with their nomination but must complete the leadership program requirements to become inducted.
ADVISOR: Cat Wiles

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports nearly 11,000 members and 350-plus chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.
ADVISOR: Ingrid Hinkley

Study Abroad Travel Club

The purpose of the Study Abroad Travel Club is to assist students with making study abroad opportunities more accessible. Through sharing travel discount advice, travel hacks, and coordinating fundraising opportunities, the club will ensure that study abroad is available to all students.
ADVISOR: Dr. Susanna Warnock

These societies pursue excellence in all areas through scholarship, service to the community, and leadership potential.

Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi is a national college honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students who are eligible will receive an invitation to join from a Piedmont Faculty Advisor. As an organization, Alpha Chi recognizes and promotes scholarship and the elements of character that make scholarship effective for good. Included with membership are opportunities to attend and present work at national conferences, and to apply for prestigious scholarships for graduate school.

Alpha Lambda Delta

Alpha Lambda Delta recognizes students who have succeeded in maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA, and are in the top 20% of their class, in their first year.  Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to “encourage superior academic achievement… to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society.”
ADVISOR: Ineke Dyer

Alpha Psi Omega

Alpha Psi Omega is the National Greek Theatre Honor Society. Membership into Alpha Beta Gamma, Piedmont’s cast of Alpha Psi Omega, is based on the number of cumulative hours each student has spent in various college theatre productions. They will continue in furthering their hours by community outreach and through educational opportunities to High School’s and Middle Schools. Their goal is to help inform and better the community at large as well as Piedmont University through their unique theatrical lens.
ADVISOR: William Gabelhausen

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Pi Rho, Piedmont University’s Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL), is a national honor society for nontraditional students. Alpha Sigma Lambda is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to the recognition of nontraditional students continuing their education. ASL remains the only chapter-based honor society for nontraditional students in the United States. Some of the benefits derived from one’s membership include a forum for the exchange of ideas on activities and programs for adult students, recognition of one’s efforts and achievement as an adult student and scholarship opportunities available through the ASL Adult Educational Foundation. An annual induction for Pi Rho takes place at the Piedmont University Athens Campus in November on the Saturday morning preceding the Thanksgiving holiday.

Chi Alpha Sigma

Chi Alpha Sigma is a nonprofit organization that was established to recognize college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of competition. Chi Alpha Sigma’s purpose is to encourage and reward high academic scholarship of college athletes at four-year accredited colleges and universities, recognize outstanding academic achievement by intercollegiate varsity letter winners, encourage good citizenship, moral character and friendship among the high academic achievers in college athletics, recognize and honor the individual athlete, his/her team, sport, athletic department, and college or university, and mentor and to provide leadership to other athletes.
ADVISOR: Dr. Debra Dooley

Delta Mu Delta

Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of business students to create a community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership. To join, a student must have standing in the top twenty percent of their class and received recommendation via their adviser. As an international society, Delta Mu Delta members contribute significantly throughout the world to the development of business scholarship, innovation and integrity. In 2014, Delta Mu Delta awarded more than $58,000 in scholarships to 60-plus members who are finishing their degrees.
ADVISORS: Susanna Warnock and Kim Lovell

Kappa Mu Epsilon

Kappa Mu Epsilon, a National Honor Society in Mathematics, promotes interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. The chapters’ members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields. Regularly enrolled students are invited to join if they have completed at least three semesters, rank in the upper 35% of his/her class, and completed at least three college courses in mathematics, including at least one semester of calculus and maintained an average of B or better in all mathematics courses.

Kappa Pi

Kappa Pi is an honor society for art majors that excel not only in their classes but in their art community too. Being a kappa pi member means being held to a higher standard for all the hard work that one has done. Kappa pi members participate in activities such as visiting art museums and galleries, fixing up the art building to be more artsy and nice, and more. We meet a couple times throughout the semester to discuss new info and events.
ADVISOR: Drema Montgomery

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
ADVISOR:

R.H. Daniel College of Nursing and Health Sciences Health Sciences Honor Society

R.H. Daniel College of Nursing and Health Sciences Health Sciences Honor Society recognizes students for academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and service to the community. To be eligible, the student must have junior or senior standing, have a higher than 3.5GPA and demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and positive interpersonal relationships.
ADVISOR: Kristin Randolph

R.H. Daniel College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Honor Society

R.H. Daniel College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Honor Society recognizes nursing students for their academic excellence, leadership, and creativity within the nursing profession. To be eligible for membership, the nursing student must be full-time, have completed at least 22 credit hours in the nursing major, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, demonstrate leadership qualities and critical thinking skills, exhibit positive interpersonal relationships, and be nominated by the nursing faculty and clinical instructors. Membership is limited to no more than one third of each class.
ADVISOR: Kristin Randolph

NSLS

NSLS is the National Society of Leadership and Success Sigma at Piedmont University. The mission is to build leaders who make a better world. Local chapters offer in-person leadership development and peer-to-peer networking for students around the world.
ADVISOR: Cat Wiles

Sigma Tau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta [ΣΤΔ] is an international Honor Society, promoting high academic achievement and the appreciation of literature, literary criticism, languages, and creative writing. The Piedmont chapter [Alpha Delta Phi] meets to discuss ideas, books, and literary research. Members have attended national and regional ΣΤΔ conferences, literary conferences, theater productions, poetry readings, and musical events.
Requirements for membership are a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond English 1101 and 1102, at least a “B” average in all English classes, placement in the top 35 percent of the class, and completion of least three semesters of college course work.
ADVISOR: Dr. Stephen Whited

The Society for Collegiate Journalists

The Society for Collegiate Journalists is a National Society of Collegiate Mass Communications. It is the nation’s oldest organization designed solely to serve college journalists. SCJ was formed when Pi Delta Epsilon, which was founded in 1909, merged with Alpha Phi Gamma, which was founded in 1919. Today SCJ has approximately 80 active chapters nationwide and 800 members.

Tri-Alpha Honor Society

Tri-Alpha is an honor society for first-generation college students. “First-generation” means that neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree. Many of Piedmont’s faculty and staff are first-generation. Tri-Alpha offers acknowledgment and a support network that many first-generation students do not have at home and provides students with a community that understands their unique experiences.
ADVISOR: Dr. Windy Charles

Torch of Piedmont

The Torch is an honor society for women students at Piedmont University.  Eligible women must have completed at least four semesters as fulltime students at Piedmont University and must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.9. Transfer students who received an associate degree from a two-year college must complete at least two semesters at Piedmont University and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.9. Requirements for membership include outstanding academic achievement, qualities of leadership, executive ability, and attendance at the induction/pinning ceremony.

Who’s Who

Honorees are selected based on academic achievement, community service and leadership. Each year, a select group of students is called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow — selection to Who’s Who Among Students. This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 1,000 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is symbolized by the presentation of an award certificate. Who’s Who Among Students is one of the most long-standing honors programs in the nation.

These clubs provide networking opportunities, activities, and social functions within the broadcast and mass media industry.

Mass Communications Student Leadership Council

The Mass Communications Student Leadership Council (SLC) is comprised of the department’s student media managers. All of Piedmont University’s student media outlets are run by students, for students. Students do not have to be mass communications majors to participate in the SLC, which manages the university’s student newspaper, TV station, radio station, yearbook and debate team. SLC members work together to create content for our converged media hub, The Roar (piedmontroar.com). Formerly The Navigator, the Roar is Piedmont University’s award-winning campus newspaper produced by students, for students. The paper comes out every two weeks and is distributed across both the Demorest and Athens campuses. Students interested in writing for The Roar should contact the appropriate section editor or the editor-in-chief.
ADVISOR: Laura Hudgens

Roar Student Films/Mass Communications

Roar Student Films is a new component of The Roar.
ADVISOR: Melissa Jackson

Piedmont Film Club

The Piedmont University Film Club is for anyone who loves movies. In addition to regular screenings of classic, contemporary, and student-produced films, the club also attends off-campus events such as film festivals, workshops, and premieres.
ADVISOR: Hugh Davis

Radio Club

WPCZ, Z98.7 FM, is the student-run radio station.  Students studying mass communications are responsible for the station’s programming and upkeep. WPCZ is also streamed live globally via the Internet, enabling WPCZ listeners around the world to enjoy their favorite programs. Students from all majors at Piedmont University are encouraged and welcomed to join the radio club and hit the airwaves with their own shows.
LISTEN LIVE!
ADVISOR: Joe Dennis

Yonahian Yearbook

The Piedmont Yearbook, titled the Yonahian, has been a part of the Piedmont community since 1920. Each year the staff produces a yearbook documenting the school year, including the students, faculty, and staff, as well as the major events that occurred. The yearbook is student-run out of the Department of Mass Communications. All editors and writers are current students and anyone at Piedmont has the ability to leave their mark on a piece of Piedmont history by participating.
ADVISOR: Laura Hudgens

Participate in organizations founded on the principles of Ethics, Friendship and Service. Develop leadership skills as you volunteer in your community.

Community Lions Club

The purpose of the Community Lions Club is to connect the campus to the community through acts of service. We want to connect with our surrounding area, strengthen our relationships, and create lifelong ties. We hope to assist in Piedmont’s mission of strengthening and assisting our local and global community one step at a time.
ADVISOR: Matthew Teutsch

P.E.A.C.E. (Piedmont Environmental and Conservation Effort)

The purposes of the organization are:
To educate the Piedmont community about issues relating to the environment.
To establish techniques to help make Piedmont a more sustainable community.
To provide students with experience in conservation efforts.
To advocate for the environment.
ADVISOR: Dr. Debra Dooley

Rotaract

Rotaract brings together people ages 18-30 in universities and communities worldwide to organize service activities, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun. Rotary clubs sponsor them, but Rotaract members manage and fund their clubs independently. Rotaract members work closely with their local Rotary club, and may join after their Rotaract membership ends.
Rotaract is a student service-learning organization sponsored by the Habersham County Rotary club with the goal of introducing students to the ideals of Rotary International. Membership is open to all students who are willing to support Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” Participants strengthen their leadership skills, serve their community, increase their world understanding, and build friendships.
ADVISOR: Janice Moss

Social clubs promote the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in your area of interest. Plan and participate in activities for student awareness.

Active Minds

Active Minds is focused on promoting mind and body wellness. This club takes the time to share the importance of mental health and educate others on how to employ strategies for maintaining positive total body wellness.
ADVISOR: Sean Williamson

Anime Club

To educate its members, Piedmont students, and the community about Japanese language and culture through one of its chief media platforms, Anime. The club strives to bring Anime and Japanese culture to the masses through our members and events that both the university and the club hold.
ADVISOR: Dr. Rebecca Godwin

Chemistry Club

The Chemistry Club is a group of students who enjoy the beauty of science. Our members are comprised of students from various majors. The vision of the Chemistry Club is to provide a new outlook on science to the students of Piedmont. We accomplish this by hosting events, attending regional conferences, and participating in university-wide activities. One of the events that we host yearly is the Explore Your Environment through Science (EYES). Each year we celebrate Mole Day by hosting week-long events in October. Chemistry Week includes events like Mad Scientist Monday, Mole-A-Grams sales, Chemistry on the Quad, and the Human Periodic Table.
ADVISOR: Dr. Elaine Bailey

Crochet Club

The Crochet Club’s purpose is to bring together a wide variety of students who all share one common interest — their love for crochet! Crocheting is not only a fun way to pass the time, but it is scientifically proven to be very relaxing and mentally stimulating, which makes it the perfect activity for a college campus environment. Piedmont University cares deeply about community and the Crochet Club is a great way to further bring students together.
ADVISOR: Dr. Rebecca Godwin

Future Doctors of the World Club

The Future Doctors of the World Club is designed to be a source of information as well as a place to find camaraderie with individuals with similar professional interests and goals. This club is designated for anyone interested in pursuing professional fields such as Medical school, Veterinary school, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. The Future Doctors of the World Club was formed with the intent of providing information and support to individuals aspiring to enter these work fields in the future, so as to better prepare them for entering such fields. We offer a multitude of educational information to better prepare those looking into these fields such as graduate school information, mock interviews, study groups, graduate admissions test prep, class scheduling information, possible guest speakers, and much more. We also offer opportunities for students to have fun and relaxing experiences with other students such as game nights, stress management, and much more.
ADVISOR: Dr. Julia Schmitz

Labyrinths and Lions

The purpose of this organization is to provide students an opportunity to learn about the game Dungeons and Dragons while also providing an outlet for students to de-stress, find friends, and become more involved on campus. It will teach others teamwork, leadership skills, cultural awareness, public speaking, creative processes, problem-solving, and basic mathematics.
ADVISOR: John Spiegel

Outdoor Club

The Outdoor Club serves to promote and engage students in outdoor activities and conservation. The club takes several excursions per semester that may include backpacking, caving, zip-lining, local waterfall hikes, and trail maintenance activities in the region. The mission is to provide a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor outlet for all students. Activities include hiking, caving, camping, and other enjoyable outdoor activities.

ADVISOR: Brandi Wiltse

Piedmont Pride Alliance

The Piedmont Pride Alliance is an inclusive club of all racial and gender backgrounds that empowers and supports our members and others in our community. Our leaders advocate, organize, and support one another and work toward healthier communities for all. We focus on providing a supportive space for Piedmont students to share experiences, encouragement, and knowledge in relation to the health and well-being of members of the Pride Alliance and allies community.
ADVISOR: Bill Gabelhausen

SAAC

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is led by our student-athletes on campus. This organization is responsible for promoting athletic events, discussing concerns for student-athletes, and creating opportunities for all students to be involved through athletics on campus.
ADVISOR: Timmy McCormack

Schticks and Giggles

The purpose of Schticks and Giggles is to perform various forms of improvisational theatre. In addition, students can have fun performing while maintaining artistic integrity and do so to the best of their intellectual ability. The club requires an audition to become a member of the team.
ADVISOR: Bill Gabelhausen

Student Organization of Latinos

The Student Organization of Latinos aims to educate and spread awareness of Hispanic and Latin cultures through student-led presentations, speakers, and celebrations of cultural events. By highlighting the rich and complex beauty of Hispanic cultures, SOL members dedicate themselves to helping Hispanic/Latinx communities through service and leadership. SOL is also dedicated to ensuring that Latinx students have a space to express their beliefs and experiences with fellow students. It is open to everyone and a safe space to discuss important topics or just have a good time!

ADVISOR: Ana Lopez Prado