Activities & Organizations
Whether you want to join a student organization that relates to your career, community service, hobbies or social/environmental causes, there is a club for you here at SCC. To learn more about specific student organizations here on SCC’s campus, click on the appropriate link to contact the organization’s sponsor.
If you see an organization you would like to join, but it is not available on your campus or at your center, contact us. We may be able to locate a sponsor for the organization. Don’t see what you’re looking for? You can even start your own student organization! Contact meghan.hacker@kctcs.edu for more information!
Description: Active Minds is dedicated to opening up the conversation about mental health and promoting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for and valued on the college campus and in the community. This student led organization is an officially recognized college chapter under the National ActiveMinds.org non-profit that advocates with hundreds of other US colleges in reducing mental health stigma.
Who may join? SCC students, faculty, and staff.
Location: Current representatives on Somerset and Laurel campuses, all locations welcome.
Sponsors/Contacts: Students interested in becoming an Active Minds member and participating in Active Minds events may contact staff sponsor Angela Swim angela.swim@kctcs.edu, faculty sponsors: Angie Broyles angela.broyles@kctcs.edu, George Martinez georgeo.martinez@kctcs.edu or Megan Weatherford megan.weatherford@kctcs.edu.
Links: Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health
Description: The Cosmetology Club is the registered student organization representing the interests of students planning a career in cosmetology.
Who may join? The club is open to students in SCC’s cosmetology programs.
Locations: Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: Jennifer Owens
Charities of choice: The Cosmetology Club hosts an annual toy drive and event for needy children in the fall semester. It is one of SCC’s best known traditions!
Other: Are you interested in getting involved or in bringing our group to your campus or center? Come to our meetings and help lead the efforts to expand!
Links: Cosmetology
Description: The SCC Fruit of the Lens Photography Club was formed to provide a setting where SCC students, staff, and faculty can come together to share digital images and discuss photography. The club conducts several activities throughout the year including member exhibits, a community photo contest, and community service projects.
Who may join? The club is open to student, staff/faculty, and the public. Only students may run for and hold appointed offices.
Locations: Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: Cindy Burton, Stuart Simpson
Who may join? Students from all campuses may join, with meetings held in Somerset. Membership is by invitation only. It is based upon the student’s overall GPA and the student’s
Locations: Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: Kathy Lewis
Other: Google the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society to learn more.
Description: Our mission is to create a club where everyone – regardless of culture, age, race,
gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or other ways in which differences can be
expressed – can not only feel safe and secure, but valued, as well. We celebrate diversity
and nurture new ideas.
Who may join? We welcome anyone and everyone to join.
Location: Laurel & Somerset
Sponsors/contacts:
Laurel: Melinda Allen, Amanda Waterstrat
Somerset: Elaine Wilson, George Martinez
Charities of choice: The club has raised funds for minority and international student scholarships in the past.
Who may join? Membership in Omicron Zeta, the Somerset Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, is offered by invitation only to students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have completed at least 12 hours of coursework in credit-bearing courses.
Benefits:
Scholarships: The average member receives $2,500 in transfer scholarships for two years.
Skills: Members become leaders and learn the importance of serving their communities.
Honor: Top students are awarded for academic success.
Support: You will make connections in the organization that can lead to lifelong friendships
and
mentoring opportunities with students and professionals around the world.
Location: Phi Theta Kappa meetings are held on the Somerset and Laurel Campuses but members from any center or campus are invited to participate.
Contacts/Advisors:
Casey, Clinton, Laurel, McCreary & Russell: Dr. Amanda Waterstrat
Somerset: Johnna Atkinson-Bigelow, Alena Morrow & Sarah Modgling
Links: www.ptk.org/
Who may join? Membership includes students enrolled in SCC’s PTA Program and pre-PT / PTA students, but also includes students who simply wish to be more active in their community.
Location: Somerset North
Sponsors/contacts: Students interested in becoming active in the organization may contact faculty sponsors Ron Meade (ron.meade@kctcs.edu) and Steve Hammons (steve.hammons@kctcs.edu) for more information.
Charities of choice: Nationally, the program raises funds for physical therapy through activities that benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy. The program also participates in other projects for Special Olympics, the March of Dimes, and local homeless shelters, among others.
Links: Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Who may join? Current Radiography Program Students
Location: Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: Doyle Decker
Charities of choice: The group fundraises and collects items for Bethany House.
Link: Radiography Program
Who may join? Only selected students within specific disciplines. These include, but are not limited to cosmetology, criminal justice and several technical programs.
Locations: Laurel & Somerset
Sponsors/contacts:
Laurel: Brandy Brock, Regina Swanner
Somerset: Joni Upchurch
Charities of choice: The group fundraises and collects items for Bethany House.
Link: www.skillsusa.org
Who may join? Only students elected to an executive office, elected as a campus/center delegate, or serving as a student organization representative may vote on SGA issues. However, all students may attend scheduled SGA meetings.
Location: Casey, Clinton, Laurel, McCreary, Russell & Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: Tracy Casada, Jeff Brickley
Note: Elections for executive officers and delegates are held each spring.
Who may join? We are open to membership from all students and faculty in the Somerset Community College System. However, only veterans may hold office.
Location: Somerset
Sponsors/contacts: James Taylor, Rosetta Berry
