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: Gray Owen 
Student Leader: Jasmine Irving 
In the past, the Anime Club has attended Comicon conventions.

Art Club
Advisors: Colin Ferguson and Paula Winn
Student Leader: Maddie Swann
Student Leader: Amy Jung
Provides students in the visual arts program as well as students, faculty, staff and the greater community exposure to the arts in all forms. Art club meets weekly on Tuesdays during the Spring 2024 semester in Eliades room E-215 from 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Business Club
Advisors: Sarah Huss and Mariah Dar
Student Leader: Lillian Davis
Student Leader: Aneeza Rehman
Student Leader: George Grant
A place for Business-related majors and those interested in general entrepreneurship to network while connecting with transfer resources, Brightpoint Alumni, field-specific volunteering, and local businesses.

Chess Club
Advisors: Scott Meredith and Herman West
Student Leader: Coulter Sheppard
Student Leader: Steven Viar
Come enjoy the game of chess, whether you're a beginner or an expert player. The Chess Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Midlothian Campus in Trailblazer Hall, T218, throughout the Fall 2024 semester. 

Esports Club
Advisor: Jill Anderson
Student Leader: Akean Buckley
Student Leader: Joshua Andrion
We are looking for Brightpoint students interested in trying out and playing for our competitive Esports Club! We're recruiting players mainly for League of Legends, Valorant, and Rainbow Six Siege (plus other games, if interest is shown). No matter your current skill level, we are here to help you practice and improve at the game! Our general focus is on finding individuals who are passionate about competing and ready to kickstart or grow their esports career.

Gaming Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Gray Owen
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 Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Midlothian Campus 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
Student Leader: Tymel Brown
Student Leader: Jahmir Ewing

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. During the Fall 2024 semester, meetings will be held on the following dates:

• September 11
• September 25
• October 9
• November 6
• December 4

All BSA business meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the Midlothian Campus, in Trailblazer Hall, T209. Email the club's advisor for a Zoom link. 

International Student Association
Advisor: Dr. Larry Olanrewaju
To promote a safe space for international students at Brightpoint.

Rotaract Club
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Smeltz
Campus Liaison: Carl Duffey
The club focuses on volunteering to make a difference, together, in our communities.

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: Waqas Shah 
Student Leader: TBA
The Technology Club is for students interested in any aspect of technology. STEM-H Club and Computer Club have merged with the Technology Club. 

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
Student Leaders: Sylvie 
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 meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Midlothian Library Computer Lab, in the back of H202. If otherwise it will be announced. Supplies may be offered.

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 

Phi Theta Kappa
Co-advisor: Lisa Payne
Co-advisor: Sarah Huss
Co-advisor: Molli Gonzalez
Co-advisor: Jill Anderson