Many academic departments sponsor clubs and academic honor societies for students with a particular interest in the discipline, so be sure to visit the departments that interest you or contact a faculty member in that department for more information. New clubs spring up every year according to student interest, but here’s a sampling of some that have been a part of life at Cumberland College for a number of years. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the inspiration for the next organization that others can’t wait to join. For more information on any of the activities you see listed here, contact Lisa Bartram, Director of Student Activities, or the designated sponsor. Lisa Bartram, Director of Student Activities Academic Team UC's Academic Team is a member of the Kentucky College Quick Recall League adn participates in numerous tournaments each semester. For more information, contact: Dr. Pilant American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACSSA) Sponsored by the Department of Chemistry, this club organizes seminars, tours industrial laboratories and graduate schools, performs service projects, and hosts social activities. Membership is open to any student interested in chemistry, regardless of his or her major area of study. For more information, contact: Department of Chemistry
Volunteers for Appalachian Ministries organize and direct recreational activities and Bible studies for area children. Through the Special Children’s Ministry, students also have the opportunity to work with handicapped children and to train athletes for the Special Olympics. For more information, contact: Appalachian Ministries
Dean Whitaker, Campus Minister
Beta Beta Beta The Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Honor Society is a national honor and professional society for students in the biological sciences. The Beta Sigma chapter at University of the Cumberlands strives to stimulate interest, scholarly advancement, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences. Beta Beta Beta
Campus Activity Board (CAB) Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, CAB organizes a vast array of recreational, educational, and social activities on campus including dances, films, and lectures, as well as Welcome Week and Spring Fever events. For more information contact: Lisa Bartram, Director of Student Activities This group of student volunteers assists the admissions staff by talking with prospective students, leading campus tours, and answering the questions that only a current student can. In addition to the reward of knowing they have eased the new freshman’s transition into college life, ambassadors gain valuable practical work experience. Shelleigh Moses Council for Exceptional Children This organization assists those who have a desire to work with exceptional children by offering support, skill training, and opportunities for helping children through tutoring and other services. For more information, contact: Department of EducationPhone: 606.539.4433 Cumberland Mentor Program This program organizes volunteers who want to make a profound difference in the life of young people in the community. Following a week of special training, volunteers are matched with local middle-school students whom they mentor in academic, athletic, social, or service activities, depending on their interest and expertise. For more information, contact: Debbie Harp
The Cumberland chapter of this international organization is open to all students and meets weekly to discover ways it can fulfill the International FCA’s mission to “present athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and of serving Him in the fellowship of the Church.” For more information about the FCA at Cumberland, contact: Trevor Laughlin Intramural Athletics
Mathematics and Physics Club Open to any student with an interest in mathematics or physics, this club is devoted to developing a deeper appreciation of the natural sciences through a variety of lectures, films, field trips, and social activities. For more information, contact: Department of Mathematics and Physics
Mountain Outreach No experience is needed to participate in this ministry, which is dedicated to building and repairing homes for area families who live in poverty. To learn more about Mountain Outreach contact: Mountain Outreach Phone: 606.539.4232 Email: lisa.bartram@ucumberlands.edu Residence Hall Council The Residence Hall Council is a group of students elected by their peers to work with the Office of Student Services and the residence hall staff to address the concerns of students regarding the improvement and management of the residence halls. Members of the Council also help organize a variety of cultural, educational, and social activities to make residence-hall life more enriching and enjoyable for everyone. For more information, contact: Ms. Linda Carter, Dean of Student Life Rollins Rowdies
Speech & Debate
Mr. Jay Bourne
Student Government Association
Student Government Office
Swing Dance Society When? The Society meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm for a little over an hour for lessons and dancing. Swing Dance Society |
Don’t let the small size of our campus fool you—there are enough activities going on every day at Cumberland to fill a dozen college careers, let alone one. Whether your interest lies in athletics, creative expression, student government, academic enrichment, community service, spiritual development—or in any combination of these areas—you’ll find an outlet here for your energy.
By far the largest organization on campus, 
All students are eligible to participate in intramurals. To learn more about available opportunities and to hear what students have to say, contact:
Cumberland’s home—Willliamsburg, Kentucky—is encircled by the Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Falls State Park, and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Members of the Patriot Adventure Club take full advantage of this bounty through hiking, camping, caving, canoeing, and white-water rafting. In addition, the club frequently participates in environmentally related service projects and invites area experts to share their knowledge of the region. Membership is open to anyone interested. For more information, contact:
The Rollins Rowdies, taking their name from the O. Wayne Rollins Center, where many of Cumberland's sports play out were formed approximately five-six years ago. Unlike many other sporting traditions at Cumberland, this one's roots lay solely in the hands out the students. Students independently formed the group and still maintain it today. The "Rowdies," as the student body has grown to call them are a group of dedicated Cumberland fans. No one knows when they will appear, but you can find them face-painted and cheering at most home basketball and football games.
Over twenty members of the University of the Cumberlands speech and debate team compete each year in a variety of events. Squad members can participate in both parliamentary debate and individual events. In individual events, students can choose from a variety of speech formats (informative, persuasive, etc.); interpretive categories, including prose and poetry readings (much like reader’s theater); or limited preparation events, such as impromptu speaking. Learn more by visiting the 
Organized according to the model of the United States Government—with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches—the Student Government Association is dedicated to giving students a voice through elected representatives. In addition to promoting student concerns and working as a liaison between students and college administrators, the 