Student Life

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The Office of Student Life offers a variety of out-of-classroom activities and opportunities for student engagement and learning including:

• Student clubs and organizations
• Field trips
• Service projects
• Multi-cultural programs
• Social events
• National speakers
• Theatrical productions
• Co-curricular Grant Program
>> see the full events calendar

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Student Clubs [Back to top]

Joining a student club is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with campus life at JSRCC. Being a member of a student club will allow you to plan programs for your fellow students, develop essential leadership skills, and make life-long friendships.

Joining a Student Club
If you are interested in joining a student club at JSRCC, check out the following clubs and their information:

American Sign Language Club -The American Sign Language Club enhances sign language skills of students who have taken an introductory class to American Sign Language.
For more information, please contact Bruce Sofinski at bsofinski@reynolds.edu.

Anime Club -The Anime Club introduces Japanese animation to members, other students, and staff. Club members lead online discussions about plot, character, dynamics, etc.
For more information, please contact John Smith at jsmith@reynolds.edu.

CACEE – CACEE represents the career-minded student who is passionate about the Culinary, Pastry, or Hospitality fields. CACEE stands for Culinary Arts Careers, Educational and Experiential Club which also serves as the club’s mission.  CACEE aims to effectively involve these concepts in every event in order to allow student growth in the aforementioned areas. For more information, please contact Jesse Miller at jmiller@reynolds.edu

Christians in Action
Christians in Action club seeks to win souls through unity – for a better life on earth and access to heaven. For more information, please contact Andrea Byrd at albyrd@reynolds.edu.

Culinary Arts Club -The Culinary Arts Club provides culinary arts students with an environment to professionally develop.
For more information, please contact Jesse Miller at jmiller@reynolds.edu.

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) -The Gay Straight Alliance at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a club that is open to all students. Its purpose is to create a safe and hospitable learning environment for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The club is a social, educational, and advocacy group open to anyone who identifies as GLBTQ or Ally.
For more information, please contact Leslie Williams at lwilliams@reynolds.edu.

Horticulture Club -The Horticulture Club provides opportunities for professional development, social interaction, and community service to students with vocational interests in the field of horticulture.
For more information, please contact David Seward at dseward@reynolds.edu.

The Line (Literary Magazine)
The Line is J. Sargeant Reynold's literary magazine, created, edited, and published by students, featuring student fiction, poetry, art, and photography.
For more information, please Glenda Potts at gpotts@reynolds.edu.

LOL (Laugh Out Loud)
The LOL Club provides students the opportunity to share the passion of comedy throughout J. Sargeant Reynolds and the community. Activities include stand-up comedy, sketch comedy and much more.  For more information, please contact Linda Pinney at lpinney@reynolds.edu.

Lyric 101 -The Lyric 101 club provides students the opportunity to give artists and performers an avenue to express themselves through their music, spoken word, and poetry.
For more information, please contact Jackie Manley at jmanley@reynolds.edu.

Muslim Student Association -The Muslim Student Association (MSA) provides service, information, and learning opportunities about Islam for both Muslim and non-Muslim students at JSRCC.
For more information, please contact Ghazala Hashmi at ghashmi@reynolds.edu.

Oasis Bible Study -The Oasis Bible Study provides an opportunity each week for students to gather and share their Christian faith through reading Scripture, leading discussions, and playing spiritual music.
For more information, please contact Cynthia De Riemer at cderiemer@reynolds.edu.

Passion for Fashion -The Passion for Fashion club provides students the opportunity to bring their unique sense of style whether it’s quirky, chic, street, or European. It provides opportunities for community service projects and annual fashion shows.
For more information, please contact Jackie Manley at jmanley@reynolds.edu.

P.A.V.E. Club -The P.A.V.E. Club (Program for Adults in Vocational Education) develops leadership and social skills for students who are enrolled in the P.A.V.E. program.
For more information, please contact Paula McMahon at pmcmahon@reynolds.edu.

Phi Beta Lambda -Phi Beta Lambda is the nationally recognized business organization. This club fosters the professional development of students who are interested in a career in business.
For more information, please contact Dr. Mel Burton at mburton@reynolds.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa- Phi Theta Kappa is the internationally recognized academic honor society for 2-year and junior colleges. This club provides its members with opportunities in leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service.
For more information, please contact Cara Luyster at cluyster@reynolds.edu.

Photography Club
The Photography Club provides opportunities for students interested in all aspects of Photography to come together on a regular basis. Students will gain insight on how to develop film, staging shots, taking pictures and much more. For more information, please contact Glenda Potts at gpotts@reynolds.edu.

For more information on joining an existing club or starting a new club
please contact the Office of Student Life at 804-523-5082, or 804-523-5983.
You can also email the Office of Student Life at studentlife@reynolds.edu.

Starting a New Student Club
If you are interested in starting a new student club, please complete the New Student Club Proposal form.

For Current Club Members
If you are already a member of an existing student club at JSRCC, please use the following forms when planning a club activity:
>> Student Club Event Proposal
>> Student Club Request for Funds
>>Student Club Event Attendance Sheet

*IMPORTANT*
All JSRCC student clubs must follow Student Club Handbook.
Failure to follow any of the policies and procedures may result in the refusal of funding or even the removal of official club status within the Office of Student Life.

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Student Life Game Center [Back to top]

Hang out with fellow students and relax between classes in the Student Life Game Centers!  The game centers are free and open to all JSRCC students, faculty, and staff. 
The PRC Game Center includes a full-size pool table, Playstation 3, Wii, XBox 360, and flat screen televisions. The DTC Game Center includes a ping-pong table, air hockey table, Playstation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 and televisions.

Location:
Room 206 Georgiadis Hall, Parham Road Campus
Room 162, Downtown Campus

Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Wednesdays (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Thursdays (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

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Student Ambassadors [Back to top]

Student Ambassadors serve the J. Sargeant Reynolds community in a number of ways. Our Ambassadors assist the Marketing and Outreach and Recruitment Offices by representing the College to a variety of constituencies including high school students, local and state officials, and members of the College Board. Ambassadors attend all SOAR (Student Orientation and Registration) sessions where they work with small groups of students familiarizing them with the campus, assisting them with class registration, and generally acting as hosts to students.

Ambassadors provide campus tours to groups visiting JSRCC and aid current students by assisting with the information and welcome tables at the beginning of each semester. In addition, Ambassadors enroll in SDV 109, a leadership development class, during the spring semester.

Each Ambassador serves for three semesters: Summer, Fall and Spring. For their time and work, each Student Ambassador receives a scholarship.

To become an Ambassador, interested students should contact the Office of First Year Initiatives at soar@reynolds.edu. The application process for the following academic year begins early in the spring semester and consists of a written application and an interview. Selected students then spend the remainder of the spring semester completing a series of training sessions to prepare them for their many Student Ambassador responsibilities.

Read biographies of the Student Council Association and Student Ambassadors

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Community Service [Back to top]

Getting involved not only within the school environment but also throughout the larger community is a key component of the college experience. For more information on how to get involved with Community Service projects please contact the Office of Student Life at 804-523-5983 or 804-523-5082 or email studentlife@reynolds.edu.

Current Community Service Opportunities

Contact The Carver Promise  
Casey Rogers, Volunteer Coordinator, 804-355-0209 or email crogers@carverpromise.org

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Frequently Used Forms [Back to top]

The following are forms/documents that are used within the Office of Student Life in order to structure the daily operations of the unit:

>> New Student Club Proposal
>> Student Club Event Proposal
>> Student Club Request for Funds
>> Co-Curricular Grant Proposal Application
>> Sample Co-Curricular Activities

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Co-Curricular Grant Program for Faculty & Staff [Back to top]

ATTENTION TEACHING FACULTY & STAFF! Are you looking to “spice up” your classroom? Tired of the same old lecture? The Office of Student Life is excited to offer the Co-Curricular Grant Program. Want to bring in a guest speaker to your class? This program enables instructors to request funds through the Office of Student Life which tie out-of-classroom programming with course learning outcomes.

If you are interested in requesting co-curricular funds, please complete the Co-Curricular Grant Proposal. Check out these sample co-curricular activities for ideas!

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Event Photos [Back to top]

Check out the following pics of Student Life activities and events! If you have any pictures from recent activities or events at JSRCC that you would like to share on our website, please contact us at studentlife@reynolds.edu.

>> view the Pictures of the Week

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JSR LEAD

JSR LEAD is the college’s student leadership development program.  Launched in 2008, the program enrolls 20 students in a two semester experience where students develop the tools needed to work as effective leaders.  In the fall semester, JSR LEAD students participate in a program retreat, work on team building skills, attend the VCCS Student Leadership Conference, learn about corporate etiquette, enhance public speaking skills and participate in community service.  In the spring semester, JSR LEAD students take SDV 109 which is a one-credit leadership development class.  This class, which meets for eight weeks, includes such topics as leadership styles and theories, ethical decision making, communication, managing change, wellness and balance, gender and diversity in leadership, and conflict management.  Students complete additional community service and have a final retreat to conclude their experience in JSR LEAD.  JSR LEAD provides an opportunity for students to enhance or develop leadership skills while making lifelong friendships.  

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Staff Information & Campus Locations [Back to top]

Cara Luyster
Counselor for Student Life

Jackie Manley
Student Life Specialist

Andrea Byrd
Student Life Specialist

Office of Student Life
206 Geordiadis Hall
Parham Road Campus
Phone: 804.523.5983
studentlife@reynolds.edu

Office of Student Life
Room 162
Downtown Campus
Phone: 804.523.5082
studentlife@reynolds.edu

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM (EST). Please call for additional evening hours.