Getting Involved
Make the most of your college experience at Bryan College of Health Sciences by getting involved on campus. We offer a variety of organizations for different interests. By engaging in campus activities, you'll meet other students, develop great friendships, while helping your community and developing your professional skills.
Student Organizations
We offer a number of student organization to students looking to get involved with great causes, network and meet new friends.
Action For Students (AFS)
This organization promotes social and community service. Members actively participate in community outreach programs. Being a member will enhance your life personally and professionally. There are no membership dues.
Contact Tasha Pfenning 402-481-8749 for additional information.
Bryan Student Nurses' Association (BSNA)
Faithfully growing great nurses since 1952 Bryan student Nurses' Association (BSNA) is the local chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). BSNA is a pre-professional organization for nursing students and all nursing students are encouraged to join.
Benefits of joining BSNA include:
- Networking with other nursing students
- Developing and strengthening leadership skills
- Providing service to others in the community
- Boosting your resume for future employment
Local members wishing to become involved at the national level will need to pay a membership fee of $31 but will receive numerous benefits (savings on uniforms, books, travel).
Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
Contact Ashley Kennedy 402-481-8138
or Mary Dickerson 402-481-8854 for additional information.
Health Promotion Organization
The Health Promotion Organization (HPO) offers student activities such as intramural sports and volunteer opportunities for local walks and the Lincoln Marathon. Information for these activities are communicated by email, the student newsletter and/or posted in the Student Center.
Contact Amanda Fox
402-481-8857 or Melissa Blome
402-481-8092 for additional information.
Caring with Christ
Caring with Christ is open to all students and its mission is to disciple our classmates, faculty and clients we care for, minister to those in need, rejoice in the gifts of the day, prayerfully support one another,and incorporate the Word of the Lord into our daily lives.
Contact Mark Jones 402-481-4968 for additional information.
Diversity Club
Diversity Club is open to all students and its mission is to educate, advocate and promote awareness of our diverse college community through a supportive network.
Contact Ash Wimes at 402-481-8375 for additional information.
Biomedical Sciences Club
Biomedical Sciences Club is open to Biomedical Sciences Majors and Minors and its mission is to connect Biomedical Science students through social and community service experiences by continuing scientific learning outside of class with study groups and hands-on experience in the medical field.
Contact Dr. Jeff Schwehm at
402-481-4080
or Dr. Kelsi Anderson at 402-481-8602
for additional information.
Student Government Association
Let your voice be heard by joining our Student Government Association.
The Bryan College of Health Sciences Student Government Association (SGA) is the voice of students and serves as a communication link between students and the college community. SGA works toward building a positive campus environment.
Meetings are monthly and open to all students.
Student Government Officers and Advisors
Student Government Officers
President - Caitlyn Schmitt
Vice President - Holly Wilcox
Secretary - Maddie Retzlaff
Treasurer - Brooke Shoemaker
Staff Advisors
Angela McCown, Associate Professor
Julie Skrabal, Professor
