Activities & Organizations
Whether you want to join a student organization that relates to your career, community service, hobbies or social causes, there is a club for you here at SCC. All of our organizations are open to all students! 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!
Student-Led Organizatons
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 Christian Campus Ministry exists to equip college students to learn by deepening
their understanding of Jesus and the Bible, live by applying their faith through service
and spiritual habits, and lead by mentoring others and boldly making disciples wherever
God calls them.
Who may join? Membership is open to all SCC students, faculty, and staff aligned with the mission and vision of CCM. Most events are also open for the non-members to attend.
Location: Somerset
Sponsors/Contacts: Donna Eastham and Stephanie Likins
Description: The mission of the Disc Golf Club is to build a supportive community for students interested in Disc Golf. The club will provide its members not just opportunities to improve their Disc Golf skills but also for networking, team building, promoting leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Who may join? All full-time and part-time students enrolled at Somerset Community College are eligible for membership in the Disc Golf Club.
Location: Somerset
Sponsors/Contacts: Jeff Brickley
Description: Coming Soon
Sponsors/Contacts: Debra House and Blaine Mullins
Description: Our mission is to create a club where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued. We
are committed to fostering an environment built on respect and encouraging creativity,
fresh ideas, and meaningful connections among all members.
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
Description: The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a student-led organization dedicated to enhancing campus life through events, programs, and initiatives that foster community, engagement, and school spirit. The SAB serves as a bridge between students and campus administration, ensuring that student interests and voices shape the social and cultural environment of the college.
Sponsors/Contacts: Meghan Hacker
Structure: The SAB operates through a series of specialized subcommittees, each focusing on a key area of student engagement. These subcommittees collaborate to plan, promote, and execute events and initiatives throughout the academic year.
Description: SCC’s SGA serves as a voice for all college students, acts as the chartering body
for student organizations and coordinates campus events.
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, Meghan Hacker
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
Professional & Major-Based Organizations
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
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: Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, or PTK serves to recognize and
encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities
for individual growth and development through scholarship, leadership and service
programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher
education with more than 2.5 million members and 1,275 chapters located around the
world. Omicron Zeta is the Somerset Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
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/
Description: The SCC Physical Therapy Student Organization provides students interested in the
field of physical therapy with opportunities to become involved in campus and community
service activities related to health and fitness. The club’s aim is to provide learning,
leadership, and communication opportunities among its members and to promote the physical
therapy profession.
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: Corey Moore and Melanie Hines
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.
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
