Clubs & Organizations
Here is a list of active campus clubs and the mission. Join one today! Don’t see a club you’re interested in? Start one! Visit Student Services in Hildebrand Hall for more information.
Criminal Justice Club
To stimulate an active interest in Criminal Justice affairs; to help the efficiency of government within the Criminal Justice system; to enable members of the Criminal Justice Club to raise money for scholarships and for field trip travel; to recruit new members for the Criminal Justice Club; to help acquaint students of Western Piedmont Community College with the Criminal Justice standards and to provide for our students and administration a high degree of justice.
Advisors: Steven J. Moulton, smoulton@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6042; and Sarah Owens Weeks, sowensweeks@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6047
Dungeons and Dragons
Advisor: Brian Mills, bmills@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6044
Early Childhood Education Club
The purpose of this organization is to facilitate the professional development of the members through participation in a variety of early childhood activities at the local and state level.
Advisor: Kasey Gardner, kgardner@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3133
LGBTQ+ Alliance Club
Seeks to provide a safe and welcoming place to those of all sexualities and identities. We want to bring awareness to the diversity of humanity and embrace and create a safe place for those supportive and part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Advisor: Terry Doyle, tdoyle@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3550
Medical Assisting
To stimulate an active interest in the field of Medical Assisting by engaging in activities that promote the profession; to develop interpersonal relationship skills by working with others in selected activities; to develop the value of service to others by performing service projects for the College and Community.
Advisor: Cindy (Mary) Craig, mcraig@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3501 or Vicki Shuping, vshuping@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3172
Media Club
To provide a fun place for those interested in digital effects, animation, simulation, game development, game theory, esports, tabletop RPG’s, and any other related subjects the club may grow to encompass that involve current and emerging digital media.
Advisor: Jonathon Crumpler, jcrumpler@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3544
Natural Sciences
To stimulate in young adults an active interest in science; to help increase the efficiency of the Science Department; to enable members of the Science Club to raise money for scholarships and for field trip travel; to recruit new members for the Science Club; to help acquaint students of WPCC with the standards established by the Science Department.
Advisor: Michael Spath, mspath@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3522
Outdoor Club
The Outdoor Club is a community of adventure loving outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy being in nature’s elements. Our goal is to promote and provide opportunities for expeditions such as hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, etc. in the scenic beauty of our own region. It is a great way to meet like-minded people who have an appreciation for being in the great outdoors.
Advisor: Lily Hennessy, lhennessy@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3506
Paralegal Association
To establish good fellowship between this association, the legal community, and the members of the paralegal profession; to stimulate a high order of ethical and professional conduct; to provide educational programs and opportunities supplemental to regular course work.
Advisor: Brian Mills, bmills@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6044
Pioneer Literary Society
The WPCC Pioneer Literary Society is a club open to all students and faculty of Western Piedmont Community College (including Burke Middle College and CCP students). This club explores literature, film, writing, and philosophy. There are no membership dues, and meetings are usually held bi-monthly. Meetings typically include refreshments, reading, conversation, and games. The WPCC Pioneer Literary Society hosts a themed, murder mystery party each year. The purpose of the society is to foster a sense of literary interest and community within the college.
Advisors: Matt Childres, mchildres@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6137; and Cher Wheeler, bpscwheeler@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3213
Recreational Therapy Club
The goal of the Recreational Therapy Club is to promote interest and awareness of the recreational therapy profession and the training available at WPCC. Participants engage in activities that promote exposure to client groups that might receive recreational therapy services, including special olympics and community recreation activities and service projects benefitting the community and College. This club is a great way to learn about an allied health profession and meet some amazing people.
Advisor: Katharine Wright, kwright@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3536
Sign Language Club
To promote sign language education, interaction between hearing and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, and learn more about deaf community issues.
Advisor: Jeffery York, yorkjb@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6028
Students for Christ
A Christian Interdenominational Ministry among college students at WPCC; the work of the organization includes Bible study, Ministry, Fellowship, and Outreach.
Advisor: Joy Buff, jbuff@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-6704
World View Club
To encourage community involvement relating to culture; to learn about diversity awareness through ethnic groups; to be a community focused educational experience devoted to diversity expansion; and to be a multicultural forum for interested WPCC students, staff, faculty, and community.
Advisor: Erin Mendoza, emendoza@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3109
WPCC Growers
To promote recognition of the Horticulture Technology and Sustainable Agriculture programs at Western Piedmont Community College. We seek to develop leadership, character, and citizenship and to encourage cooperation among students in the various curricular areas and promote positive relations between the club and our community.
Advisor: Brandon Pitman, bpitman@bjlanjia.com, (828) 448-3554