Arkansas Northeastern College recognizes that the total college experience
extends beyond the formal classroom. The student’s personal and social
development is supported by varied co-curricular programs.
COUNSELING CENTER
The purpose of the Counseling Center is to aid students in defining, planning,
and achieving their educational goals. Professional counselors are available to
assist students with academic and career concerns. Services available through
the center include: testing (CLEP, ASSET, COMPASS, and a variety of interest
inventories), and career exploration, along with academic advisement. Students
planning to transfer to senior colleges and universities should work closely
with the professional staff. The counselors work directly with registrars and
counselors at Arkansas State University, the University of Arkansas, Southeast
Missouri State University, and other institutions to assure the transfer of
credits.
Career Counseling
To assist students in career planning, the College provides career information
services . Both general and specific information about a wide range of careers
and individual and career assessment services are available to assist students
in defining their career and educational goals. The Career Planning and
Placement Office also provides workshops and other assistance relative to resume
writing and job interviewing techniques.
You can contact the career planning and placement coordinator at
870.762.3128.
Student Activities
Arkansas Northeastern College Times
-The College’s newsletter is published regularly and distributed through the
local newspaper, as well as to students, faculty, and staff on the main campus
and centers. To place announcements in this publication, students and
organizations must provide information to the Dean for Development and College
Relations or the publication editor. Only official and approved information may
be inserted.
Open Door
- The Open Door
is a weekly, internal newsletter for faculty and staff of Arkansas Northeastern
College which provides them with current information regarding upcoming student
events. Faculty and staff use this document to stay abreast of student
activities for announcement in their classes.
Intramural Recreation
- Students may participate in a variety of intramural sports activities provided
each year at the Briggs/Sebaugh Wellness Center. The development of this program
is directed by staff and student interest. Intramural activities include
basketball, volleyball, and other seasonal sports.
Japan Ambassadors
- The Arkansas Northeastern College Foundation, along with a donor
company—Yamato Kogyo, Ltd. of Japan, works to increase student opportunities and
enrichment through the Arkansas Northeastern College
Ambassadors to Japan Program.
The Foundation co-sponsors two Arkansas Northeastern students each year as
ambassadors to Japan for a two-week stay. Students learn about a new culture,
share their culture with the Japanese and, when they return, share what they
have learned with the College and community.
Student Organizations
A Nicer Community
- A Nicer Community organization is service and awareness organization
focusing on serving the college and community and providing a forum for student
involvement and leadership activities. Its purpose is to integrate recycling
standards within the college and the community to promote environmentally
friendly habits and lifestyles.
Adult Student Association-
The Adult Student Association is an organization which serves as a support and
advocacy group for the re-entry adult student who has needs, both academic and
social, which differ from those of traditionally aged students. The association
is open to adults who are considering enrollment or are enrolled at ANC.
Gamma Beta Phi
- Gamma Beta Phi is an honor society established to recognize those students who
have excelled academically and who also have demonstrated high personal
characteristics in leadership and service. Membership into Gamma Beta Phi is by
invitation, extended at the beginning of each semester. To be considered,
students must have completed 12 college-level semester hours at the College with
a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.4. Teacher appreciation activities and service
projects add to the success of the College’s chapter which receives regional and
national attention and respect for its quality.
Association for the Childhood Education International Club
- The primary purpose for this organization is to promote and support in the
global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth
through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators
and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a
changing society. Club members participate in the book fairs, and celebrate the
week of the child.
Cultural Diversity Association
-The Cultural Diversity Association (CDA) is an organization designed to share,
explore, and experience elements of different races and cultures in American
society. Its main purpose is to promote racial equality and racial harmony among
students and faculty, as well as in the community. CDA will provide an
environment for all students of various ethnic backgrounds to express their
cultural heritage, opinions, and concerns about college life, as well as the
society in which we all live.
International Association of Administrative Professionals
-This organization encourages excellence among office technology students and
promotes professionalism. Fund raising activities are held to finance workshops,
speakers, and seminars for the club. Membership is open to any interested
student. Participation in regional, state, and national meetings highlights
activities.
Student Nurses Association
- The Student Nurses Association encourages and promotes professionalism in
nursing through community health programs. Any student admitted to the
registered nursing program is eligible to join the SNA. Blood pressure
screenings and career day activities are annual events for this group.
Lifeline Student Outreach - Lifeline Student Outreach is a service and awareness group. The main purpose is to identify and serve students with a specific need, whether academic, physical, medical, financial or individual and work, toward total awareness on the part of others. Projects in the past have included the installation of an automatic door, collection of food for the needy, assistance with transportation for visually impaired students, compiling a resource manual of various services offered in Arkansas and Missouri.
Baptist Collegiate Ministries-The
BCM is an interdenominational organization which gives interested students
opportunities for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship on campus. Weekly Bible
studies are conducted and special projects are carried out through the year. BCM
is sponsored by area Baptist churches and is active when student interest,
faculty sponsorship, and area ministers provide the organization and leadership.
Wildlife Etcetera
- Wildlife Etcetera is dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and wildlife
habitats. A major effort is the establishment and maintenance of a wetlands area
for migrating waterfowl. Throughout the year, field trips are taken to Reelfoot
Lake, Big Lake Wildlife Refuge, Crowley’s Ridge, and other places of interest.
The organization is open to the community as well as students.
Horticulture Club
- The purpose of the Horticulture Club is to foster a greater appreciation of
the horticultural sciences through group activities and community projects.
Skills USA/VICA
- The purpose of VICA is to help the student develop social and leadership
skills. Activities will enhance the development of these skills and will be
conducted by the clubs’ members and advisors.
Phi Beta Lambda
- This national organization is made up of students enrolled in programs of
business or business education on the postsecondary level. The organization,
composed of more than 450 chapters, operates as an integral part of the
educational program under the guidance of business instructors, state
supervisors, school administrators, and members of the business community.
Licensed Practical Nurses Association
- The purpose of the Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurses Association is to
promote the licensed practical nurse as an important member of the health team
and is concerned with the health standards for all people. Activities for ALPNA
provide leadership skills and involve the members in community oriented and
career related development activities. All affiliated state associations conduct
state leadership training and chapter management workshops.
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