 Student Success Coaches are available in Canton and Macomb to assist students with learning new study strategies, overcoming test anxiety, and designing academic and career goals. Student Success Coaches serve as an advocate to make sure that students are aware of all services, including academic support, college, and community resources.

In addition, they provide support to online students as it relates to instruction, technology, and services.

 Tutoring is available for students who are experiencing difficulty keeping up with the coursework in their classes. Assistance is provided to help students improve and maintain their study skills so that they can complete their course(s) successfully.

My SRC-Online Student Services My SRC is the gateway to student online services provided at www.src.edu. Students can browse class offerings and schedules, register for or drop a class, add a class, pay, check on scholarships, grades, and billing, and purchase books. Students can also access online library services, apply for financial aid, or search for a job. Students can download documents needed to determine aid eligibility and view aid awarded via My SRC, their online student portal.

New Student Orientation Orientation programs for all new students are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Students have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the College, as well as support services, academic services, student life, and tour the campus.

TRIO-Student Support Services TRIO-Student Support Services is a grant program, funded by the Department of Education. The program is designed to assist students that are first-generation, income-eligible, and/or students with disabilities overcome barriers in higher education. The mission of the Spoon River College TRIO program is to provide students with academic support and personal guidance in successfully completing a program of study at the College and additional assistance in transitioning to a four-year college or university. Services offered include tutoring, academic advising, transfer assistance, financial aid assistance, financial literacy education, cultural trips, laptop lending, a scholarship program, and career exploration. Students can apply online to the program at www.src.edu/trioapp. The program services are available to eligible students at any SRC campus location.

Voter Registration Access to online voter registration is available with the Illinois Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov. Spoon River College sponsors a series of activities encouraging students to register to vote.

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STUDENT LIFE

Spoon River College offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in campus life from co-curricular to special interest clubs and organizations, athletics, and fine arts. There are many opportunities for leadership involvement and social networking within the campus communities.

The College offers intramural sports, as well as other activities including guest speakers, musicians, community service projects, and campus-wide events, that serve Spoon River College’s campuses and centers.

Clubs and Organizations

Alpha Gamma Tau Alpha Gamma Tau is a club for students in the Agriculture program. Its goals are to develop leadership, to identify career interests, and to enhance personal development. Members also host a livestock judging contest, a public speaking contest, and a sales contest. Alpha Gamma Tau offers scholarships for eligible students. Alpha Gamma Tau is the local chapter of the state and national PAS – Post-secondary Agricultural Students.

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world. The Spoon River College chapter is an unincorporated, student-run organization.

H.E.A.L. Association (Healthcare Enthusiasts And Leaders) HEAL will prepare, support, and motivate students as they pursue their education for a career in the healthcare field. This student association will also increase awareness of the numerous healthcare related jobs that are available.

Intramural Sports Spoon River College offers a variety of activities on campus and off-site such as basketball and volleyball leagues.

Literary Magazine The Kaleidoscope is Spoon River College’s literary magazine. It offers all members of the college community the opportunity to have short stories, poems, essays, and artwork published. The Kaleidoscope is published each spring.

PEEPS – People for Earth’s Ecological Preservation The PEEPS organization works to improve the environment through projects, educational field trips, and other activities. This club explores all areas of science.

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Phi Mu Tau Fraternity Phi Mu Tau, which stands for “Fingers, Mind, Tools,” is an organization made up of students enrolled in the Diesel Power Systems Technology program. Phi Mu Tau provides a scholarship for a deserving fraternity member each year.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society – Nu Delta Chapter Phi Theta Kappa is the internationally recognized honor society for two-year colleges. Spoon River College’s Nu Delta Chapter offers membership to students who distinguish themselves academically.

SNA – Student Nurses Association SNA is an organization that facilitates and initiates participation in community service, volunteer work, wellness activities, and professional organizations for nursing students. The SNA club also supports nursing on a national scale with social events designed to enhance cohesiveness and support among the nursing students.

Speech and Debate Team Participants on the Speech and Debate Team develop performances in public address, oral interpretation, and limited preparation public speaking events and compete in intercollegiate tournaments throughout Illinois.

S.T.A.G.E. – STAGE (SRC Theatre Artists Group for Education) provides support and awareness for the college’s theatre program as well as a pool of interested and talented students to participate in theatre productions.

Student Government Association The Student Government Association (SGA) occupies a key position in the college student activity program by allocating funds to various student activities, assisting with student activities, cooperating with other student organizations, establishing student committees, appointing students to Spoon River College staff-student committees, and making recommendations to the administration in matters of concern to the entire student body. The SGA is comprised of elected student members and operates within a constitution written by students.

Athletics Spoon River College is recognized as a Region XXIV member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and operates under the Division II status for all sports. Spoon River College is also a member of the Midwest Athletic Conference which is made up of nine NJCAA, Division II colleges. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics are required to undergo a complete physical examination, at their own expense, by a physician. In addition, student athletes are required to be covered by a personal or family insurance policy. Spoon River College carries catastrophic insurance only for student athletes.

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