Student Clubs & Activities

Getting involved in student activities can be the difference between merely attending Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences compared to becoming a vital part of the total College experience. Advantages of student involvement include gaining more knowledge about their professional field, establishing new friendships, developing leadership skills, assisting with community service projects and just having a good time. Participation is available through the Student Government Association and professional honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa and Chi Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Students may also volunteer to represent all students on College standing committees.

Campus Navigators

Campus Navigators are volunteers who serve under the Dean of Enrollment Management as official College hosts. Activities of this group include assisting with campus tours, new student orientation, informational sessions, recruitment activities and graduation. Any student interested can contact the student services office for information on this program.

Student Representation in College Governance

Campus Violence Prevention Committee

The Campus Violence Prevention Committee promotes awareness and responsiveness across campus to avoid or address situations that may involve violence, threats, intimidation or property damage.

Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee ensures the quality of the curriculum, promotes optimal learning, reviews and approves all curricular offerings developed by the faculty, recommends curriculum changes based on input from the Institutional Effectiveness Committee and develops, reviews and approves policies related to curriculum and instructional resources.

Student Affairs Committee

Student Affairs Committee develops and promotes student activities that enrich the College's social, cultural and academic atmosphere. The committee provides opportunities for student growth in leadership, communication and responsibility.

Institutional Effectiveness Committee

Institutional Effectiveness Committee adopts appropriate methods for gathering data needed for assessment, measurement of student learning outcomes and program/college goals.

Chi Rho Chapter

On September 11, 2015, a local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) was established, Chi Rho Chapter. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing was founded in 1922 by six nurses at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, which is now Indiana University School of Nursing, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. The founders chose the name from the Greek words storgé, thárros, and time, meaning "love," "courage," and "honor." STTI became incorporated in 1985 as Sigma Theta Tau International Inc., a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status in the United States.

Society Mission

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

Society Vision

Sigma Theta Tau International's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.

Membership

Sigma Theta Tau International membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. To be eligible for induction: 

  • Nursing students in the BSN program must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
  • Senior nursing students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and
  • Be in the top 35 percent of their class, and
  • Have completed half of their nursing coursework

The student must also meet the expectations of academic integrity. Thus, the student, if eligible, must submit two letters written by faculty and/or other individuals who can attest to the student's integrity.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK)

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa carries key advantages for associate degree College students. With a diverse membership, the Phi Theta Kappa Society offers support from fellow scholars of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, economic levels and fields of study who share a variety of interests and ideas. The special sense of community among society members and faculty advisors allows students to take full advantage of these key opportunities. The commonality is a superior scholarship, and a commitment to the continuing excellence and educational opportunities provided by the two-year program. Phi Theta Kappa requires the student to have completed 12 semester hours of associate degree coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The College chapter is Beta Zeta Beta. The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society induction ceremony is held every spring prior to graduation.

Student Activity Guidelines

Activities that are planned by students must receive approval from the Dean of Enrollment Management prior to implementation of the event. A request in writing must be made and submitted to the Student Services Department two weeks prior to the event. Students are encouraged to seek programming assistance from Student Services in advance of the two-week deadline. After the request is received, the activity will be reviewed for approval and compliance with Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences policies and guidelines.