Student Organizations on the RRC

Description : CSI is an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling.
Purpose : The purpose of the Society shall be to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.
Membership Requirements : 3.5 GPA, completed 6 graduate hours within the Professional Counseling program
Contact : Sara Kerwin - sjk79@txstate.edu

Description : Offering networking opportunities for Hispanic physical therapy students with a focus on spreading awareness of PT within the Spanish speaking community.

Purpose : Mission: HSPTA is devoted to increasing the accessibility of health care for Spanish speaking individuals by providing educational, professional, and leadership opportunities to Hispanic physical therapy students. Vision: HSPTA is taking the initiative to strengthen our interpersonal skills, further our professional development, and promote an enriching experience of the Spanish language for the advancement of accessible health care in the Hispanic community.

Membership Requirements : Members must be current Texas State students in good standing with their department and the graduate college.

Website & social media : www.instagram.com/hspta_txst/

NSSLHA stands for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and is recognized by ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) as the only national student org for students that are pre-professionals looking to enter the communication sciences and disorders (CSD).

Purpose : Provide students with interests in Speech-Language Pathology career information, pre-professional events as well as social gatherings.
Membership Requirements : Membership is open to all students.
Website : https://nsslhatxstrr.godaddysites.com/
https://web.groupme.com/join_group/95939407/GggVKHrr 
Social media :  https://www.instagram.com/nsslhatxst/

Description : The mission of the respiratory care association is to promote public awareness of the respiratory care profession, participate in community health promotions and educational activities, provide a student support system, and raise funds to support goals of advancing the education of students. RCSA is dedicated to developing future professionals and keeping students up-to-date on the changing world of respiratory care.
Purpose : Promoting leadership, excellence, and community service, while raising awareness of respiratory health on campus and throughout the community.
Membership Requirements : Pursuing a degree/career in respiratory care.
Website : www.health.txstate.edu/rc/
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/txst_rcsa/

Description : SERTOMA (Service to Mankind) is a community service organization that puts its focus on helping the healthcare community. Along with community service projects, we also raise funds to donate to local organizations and provide services to individuals in need. Our organization is sponsored by the Local San Marcos SERTOMA and chartered by SERTOMA International.
Purpose : SERTOMA exists for the high and noble purpose of service to mankind by communication of thoughts, ideas, and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom, and democracy.
Membership Requirements : Members receive points for attendance to meetings, events, fundraising and volunteer work.
Website : https://www.health.txst.edu/cdis/current-students/Student-Organizations/SERTOMA.html
Social media : https://www.instagram.com/sertomatxst/

Description :  Student Nursing Organization provides opportunities for nursing education, programming of fundamental interests and concerns to nursing students, and provides developmental opportunities.

Purpose :  To contribute to nursing education in order to provide the highest quality of health care in the future.  The nursing students at Texas State University will actively participate in community health education through charitable, professional, and social events. The organization shall provide information, act as a liaison between students and faculty at the School of Nursing, attend charitable events, and assist members in developing leadership skills.

Social media : https://www.instagram.com/texas_state_sno/