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Student Clubs and Organizations
Recognition Policy
The Associated Students of Centralia College (ASCC) recognize student clubs and organizations which will offer opportunities to meet new friends, satisfy special interests, make contributions to campus life, and contribute to the intellectual development of students. In order for a student club or organization to gain recognition from the ASCC, it must have an approved constitution, a staff member as an advisor, and be approved by the ASCC Student Government.Clubs and organizations may be established, as hereafter provided, within the College for any legal purpose. A group shall become a club or organization when formally recognized by the ASCC Student Government. The following items must be submitted to the ASCC Senator for Clubs & Organizations:
- Constitution, outline of structure, or organizational pattern;
- Statement for financial structure;
- Determination of application for club or organization status;
- Outline of proposed activities;
- Indication of student interest; and
- Name and signature of college staff advisor.
Currently Recognized ASCC Clubs and Organizations
Beyond ParallaxAdvisor: Linda Foss, ext. 479
Meetings: Fridays at 1:00 pm, Kemp 105
Beyond Parallax is the student-based literary/arts journal of Centralia College. It was established in 1994 by students, staff and faculty as a forum for creative expression. The journal provides a collaborative, interdisciplinary learning experience for students who want to share their interest in the arts.
Business Management Association/Rotoract
Advisor: Terry Carver, ext. 352
Meetings: Thursdays at 11:00-11:50 am, WA 216
The purpose of this group is to nurture competent leadership in business, to help students make informed career decisions, to foster ethical standards in business, to demonstrate civic, social and moral responsibility, and to promote the private enterprise system. The group attends the state DEC conference and the National DEC convention.
Centralia College East Organization of Students (CCEOS)
Advisor: April Doolittle, ext. 380
Meetings: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm, CCEast
CCEOS provides students at CC East with opportunities for student activities plus provides help for the needs of CC East students that is connected to the ASCC.
Diesel Tech
Advisor: Mike Garrison, ext. 306
Meetings: TBA
This club is for the enhancement of students' education through use of meetings, conferences, leadership, teamwork, and training in areas related to diesel equipment and recreational activities. This group attends the annual Vehicle Maintenance Conference, visits other diesel tech programs, and the Oregon Logging Conference.
Electronics Club
Advisor: Cal Taylor, ext. 323
Meetings: Mondays at 11:00 am, Kemp 122
The purpose is to provide field trips, lectures, and experiences that enhance the electronics knowledge and employability of students.
Future Teachers of America
Advisor: Doris Wood, ext. 319
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Fridays at 11:00 am in the Writing Center
Future Teachers of America is a club whose goal is to educate, support, and prepare the next generation of educators. The club participates in activities such as field trips, conferences, reading to children, working in the community, and visits to universities. Special presentations in all of the general meetings include topics such as stress management, arts & crafts, international teaching, and professionalism. Students from all majors are encouraged to attend!
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
Advisors: Theresa Kimball, ext. 404 and Sheryl Mercer, ext. 265
Meetings: TBA
GSA celebrates tolerance and acceptance of everyone. They strive to form friendships between gay and straight people, and hope to bring an awareness to the community and college.
International Club
Advisor: Vida Long, ext. 625
Meetings: Thursdays at 3:00-4:00 pm, Atrium
Web site: http://www.centralia.edu/international/clubs.html
Cultural Cafe 3rd Wednesday every month at noon in the Atrium
To promote cultural activity, increase understanding of and appreciation for cultural diversity, encourage activity that demonstrates civic, social and moral responsibility, and to nurture cooperative leadership in the pursuit of our fellow humans regardless of race, international origin, color or socioeconomic status. This group sponsors an annual International night, takes ski trips, and visits Canada. Delegates meet: Tuesday 3:30-4:30 in the Atrium, Club meets: Thursday 3:00-4:00 in the Atrium.
KCED Radio/TV Club
Advisor: Wade Fisher, ext. 327
Meetings: 2nd Thursdays at 12:00 noon, WA 113; 4th Wednesdays at 3:00 pm, TV studio
KCED Radio Club gives students the opportunity to explore broadcasting outside of the environment of a college setting.
Latinos Unidos
Advisor: Jose Diaz, ext. 424
Meetings: TBA
The purpose of Latinos Unidos is to strive for educational, cultural, social, and political representation for Hispanics.
Nursing Club
Advisor: Nola Ormrod, ext. 449
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 11:00 am in HSA 103.
Organization of nursing students and pre-nursing students active in educating and promoting health and wellness in the community and on the campus, social activities are included.
Science Club
Advisor: Pat Pringle, ext. 550
Meetings: TBA
The Science Club is dedicated to bringing students interested in science together with the surrounding community and to increasing its members knowledge of the field of science.
Phi Theta Kappa
Advisor: Dr. Jody Peterson, ext. 209
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 1:15 pm, Atrium
The purpose of the Centralia College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the two-year college, is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence, provide service to the college and the community, provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and a spirit of solidarity among Phi Theta Kappans. The Chapter name is Iota Omega. All Centralia College students who have completed 12 credits at Centralia College, are not in their last quarter of study and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or above are eligible for membership. PTK attends their regional conference and the International Convention. Meets second Friday of the month.
Pro Musica
Advisor: Dr. Donna Huffman, ext. 244
Meetings: TBA
Pro Musica is a student music club dedicated to:
- Assisting the Music Department at Centralia College with publicity of department concerts
- Offering a musical outreach program in Lewis County
- Assisting in raising scholarship funds for music majors
- Providing performance opportunities for Centralia College students
- Providing opportunities to attend performances off campus
Students 4 Christ Club
Advisor: Jim Vander Meer, ext. 322
Meetings: Mondays at 2:00 pm, Atrium
This group provides students the opportunity to fellowship with fellow Christians on campus as well as participate in Christian service and to be active in the community.
The Players
Advisor: Brian Tyrrell, ext. 301
Meetings: TBA
The Players is a group of students interested in the performing arts and whose interest is to heighten the involvement of the campus in this area. The Players work to send students to the Irene Ryan Scholarship Competition.
TRiO Club
Advisors: Jason Moir, ext. 359 and Cindy Broadbent, ext. 568
Meetings: TBA
Web site: http://www.centralia.edu/students/sss/TrioClub/
TRiO Club hopes to provide an opportunity for students to become involved in activities which facilitate the development of a campus climate supportive of academic, social, and personal success, to learn leadership skills, to broaden individual experiential background, and to extend goals and "helping hands."