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Student Life

Student Activities

Student Ambassador Program: Honors Fellows The CCBC Student Ambassador program allows CCBC Honors Scholarship recipients the opportunity to volunteer on campus. They serve as college representatives to prospective students, their families, and the community-at-large. Honors Fellows volunteer their time as a part of the scholarship requirements by participating in recruitment events, student activities, conducting campus tours, and assisting with New Student Orientation and various other campus events throughout the year. Participating Students gain valuable leadership and interpersonal skills as well as earning volunteer community service hours.

Student Government Association (SGA) Officers and representatives are elected by the students and operate within a constitution written by the student body and the College. Student Government Association coordinates the student activities program, recommends the issuance of charters to new clubs and organizations, and represents student views on issues of current importance at the College. For more information, call 724-480-3462.

Clubs, Organizations and Honors Societies The Board of Trustees has authorized a student activities program at Community College of Beaver County to complement the academic program. Activities include Student Government, athletics, and student clubs and organizations.

The official policy governing student organizations is available on CCBC.edu. Students are welcome to form clubs and organization based on their own interest and hobbies. A sample list of organizations operating is listed below, a full list including organization mission statements and more details can be found in the student handbook. Note that * indicate honor societies that have unique standards for membership.

Current Organizations: Cheerleaders, Creative Writers Club, Delta Alpha Phi* Multi-Cultural Club, National Society of Leadership and Success*, Phi Theta Kappa*, Science Club, Salute Veteran’s National Honor Society*, Student Veterans of America, Gardening Club, and Music Club

Athletics CCBC sponsors both intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs.

Intramurals Intramurals provide students with an opportunity to practice and develop their abilities while enjoying various sports. Intramural activities are open to all students. Tournaments have been conducted in over fifty activities, such as bowling, wrestling, pool, chess, flag football, table tennis, and handball. Students with specific interests and desires to encourage intramural activities should contact the Director of Student Life and Athletic Administration (Student Services Center, Lower Level).

Intercollegiate Community College of Beaver County provides opportunities for students to participate in intercollegiate athletic activities through the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA). At present, teams maintained are men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and E-Sports. Previous recently maintained teams include women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country. Students interested in programs should contact the Director of Student Life and Athletic Administration (Student Services Center, Lower Level).

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