Student Clubs
A great way to get involved at Brightpoint is by joining a club, interest group, or an intramural sports team! If you are interested in joining a club or organization, please feel free to email a club leader or sponsor. Check the weekly Student Activities newsletter for updated meeting times.
Want to start your own organization? Learn more about the process of starting a new campus club.
Student Clubs
Anime Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Alexis Nunez
In the past, the Anime Club has attended Comicon conventions.
Art Club
Advisors: Colin Ferguson and Paula Winn
Student Leader: TBA
Provides students in the visual arts program as well as students, faculty, staff and the greater community exposure to the arts in all forms.
Chess Club
Advisors: Scott Meredith and Herman West
Come enjoy the game of chess whether you're a beginner or an expert player. Chess Club meets once a week on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm in Trailblazer Hall: T218 (Midlothian Campus).
Gaming Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Cassie Gelvin
Brings together gamers of all types to share their gaming hobbies and participate in gaming activities such as multiplayer game sessions. Gaming Club meets on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the Midlothian campus in the Student Lounge.
Gay-Straight Alliance
Advisor: Jamie Mergliano and Sushma Popli-Aibara
Brightpoint’s student-led organization intended to nurture a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals as well as cisgender heterosexual allies.
History Club
Advisor: Greg Hansard
Student Leader: TBA
Brings history awareness to Brightpoint students.
Honor & Distinction: Black Student Alliance
Advisor: Ben Rogers
Instagram: @bsajtcc
We provide leadership opportunities, social gatherings, mentoring, and community service opportunities. Please join us at one of our upcoming BSA meetings via Zoom or LIVE. All BSA business meetings are held at 4pm on the Midlothian campus, in Trailblazer Hall room T209. Upcoming meeting dates: September 12th, September 26th, October 10th, November 14th and December 5th.
International Student Association
Student Leader: Feji Ovwagbedia
Advisor: Dr. Larry Olanrewaju
To promote a safe space for international students at Brightpoint.
Rotaract Club
Campus Liaison: Carl Duffey
Student Leader: Alisha Williams
The club focuses on volunteering to make a difference, together, in our communities.
S.T.E.M.–H Club
Advisors: Dr. Pascal Renault
Student Leader: Miranda Beaudry
Meets on a regular basis for students interested in science, technology, engineering, math and health-related fields and activities.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: Kayla Dyson
SGA Email
Instagram: @brightpointsga
The SGA was established to encourage an active role in college life and activities. SGA provides each student with a voice in student affairs. Elections are held at the beginning of the academic year in September.
Student Nurses Association
Advisor: Therese Willoughby
Student Veteran’s Organization
Advisors: Michael Murphy
Facebook: facebook.com/jtccsvo
Brightpoint’s SVO is part of the Virginia Student Veteran’s of America Chapter
Technology Club
Advisor: Andrea Dharamsi
Student Leader: TBA
Technology Club is for students interested in any aspect of technology.
Theatre Club
Advisor: Kerrigan Sullivan
Promotes theatre and theatrical performances at Brightpoint.
THRIVE
Advisor: TBA
Student Leaders: Gabby Hickson and Rob Williams
Campus Liaison: David Bogert
Brightpoint’s non-denominational student-led ministry, holding worship nights, open mic nights, retreats, community service events, bible study and more.
Yarn Club
Advisor: Suzanne Sherry
Instagram: @jtccyarnclub
Brings together like-minded individuals to imbue joy and hope in the world with fiber, one stitch at a time. The group supports local charities near the Brightpoint campus. Yarn Club will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Midlothian Library Computer Lab, in the back of H202.
Sports Clubs
Flag Football
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Soccer
Sponsor: Ebenezer Emos
Volleyball
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Interest Groups
Learn how to start an interest group today!
Honorary Organizations- recognizing academic achievement
Tau Rho Chapter (Chester)
Advisor: Lisa Payne
Beta Omicron Omicron (Midlothian)
Advisor: Margaret “Peggy” Parrish