ALL student clubs are open to ALL interested students. Honor Societies often have associate memberships available until academic requirements are fulfilled.
All students are eligible to join SGA. The office is located in Building 4 – Room 118. SGA also operates the food pantry for BHC students.
Student Activity Awards can help with tuition! Get active! Get involved!
(Not all organizations offer activity awards but many do!)
African-American Student Union (AASU)
African American Student Union unites African American Students to help promote higher education in the AA youth, develop projects to help retain AA student, and initiate activities pertinent to the AA culture and history. Open to students of all cultures in order to promote intercultural communication and friendships.
Advisor: Joseph Obleton 308-796-5180
Alpha Beta Gamma (Leadership in Business)
Alpha Beta Gamma encourages scholarship among the students in the business curricula Alpha Beta Gamma provides opportunities for the development of leadership, service, foster an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas, provide lively fellowship for scholars, and strive towards the stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. National Website
Advisor: Gary Drew 309-796-5249
Art Collective
The Art Collective is the student art club of Black Hawk College. The Art Collective’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for artists. Membership is open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff of the college who are interested in the visual arts.
The Art Collective’s MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/artcollective
Advisor: Melissa Hebert 309-796-5465
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) is the computer club at Black Hawk College for students interested in computer programming, networking, computer support, and web development. Events include speakers from the IT industry, regional and national collegiate meetings and competitions. View Website
Advisors: Debbie Collins 309-796-5316
Association of Latin-American Students (ALAS)
ALAS members disseminate information about the Hispanic culture, carry out recreational and social activities, organize fundraisers, encourage and support Hispanics in pursuing higher education, and promote diversity through cultural, educational, and social activities. Open to students of all cultures. Promotes intercultural awareness and friendships.
Advisor: Bill Hampes 309-796-5420
BHC Theatre Club
BHC puts on many theatrical productions at Black Hawk College. Members perform plays while learning acting techniques and other hands on experiences that are included with learning stage production. All majors welcome.
Advisor: Lora Adams 309-796-5024
Brotherhood on Campus (BOC)
This organization unites all males on campus. Members explore common concerns and develop solutions to retention and recruitment problems of its membership. This organization encourages diversity who will work with its youth and implement chosen programs. BOC Associates included faculty, staff and administrators who mentor student members.
Advisor: Coleman Harris 309-796-5179
Child Development Club
The Child Development Club was established to support and encourage child development students. The proceeds from fund-raisers support professional development for students as well as the BHC Center for Early Learning and not- for- profit organizations enhancing the lives of children and families.
Advisor: Chris Bachelder 309-796-5986
Clean Sphere
Clean Sphere promotes environmental appreciation, awareness, and stewardship among the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Black Hawk College. Members have the opportunity to organize and participate in a variety of environmental efforts including, but not limited to, cleanups, habitat restoration, advocacy efforts, enhanced recycling programs, and seminars or speakers that address environmental issues. View Website
Advisors: Marilynn Bartels 309-796-5235
College Democrats
This organization enhances student knowledge about proposed legislation and also helps elect local Democrats. Members work directly with the democratic party.
Advisor: Joan Eastlund 309-796-5424
College Jazz Society
Advisor: Edgar Crockett 309-796-5479
College Republicans
This organization increases student knowledge about proposed legislation and helps local Republicans get elected into office. Members work with the Republican party.
Advisor: Joan Eastlund 309-796-5424
Delta Sigma Omicron (Disabled Student’s Organization)
DSO is a chance for students with and without disabilities to promote access and education to the college community.
Advisor: Susan Sacco 309-796-5903
ECKANKAR
A spiritual study group in coordination with Eckankar, Religion of the Light & Sound of God.
Advisor: Coleman Harris 309-796-5179
Instrumentation Society
This organization fosters technical, scientific and educational advancement in the theory, design, manufacture and use of instruments, computers and measurement systems.
Advisor: Jon Lambert 309-796-5279
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
IAAP is a student organization for administrative professionals who work or will work in a variety of offices. The BHC chapter encourages any student majoring in Administrative Assisting, BIT, HIM, Legal Office Professional, or any other related office occupations to join. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a not-for-profit professional association with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. IAAP works in partnership with employers to promote professional excellence. This organization is international in scope and includes members and chapters in 66 countries.
Advisor: Amy Smith 309-796-5329
International Student Association
The purpose of the International Student Association (ISA) is twofold: to foster international interaction and friendship among students (including American students), and to benefit the Black Hawk College and Quad Cities communities through cultural education and fundraising efforts.
Advisor: Juanita Zertuche 309-796-5186
Military Students and Veterans Club
The BHC Military Students and Veterans Club (MSVC) is a charter member of the Student Veterans of America. Its purpose is to foster esprit de corps amongst military students, veterans, and their supporters. The club provides advocacy, support, referrals, and awareness of the needs of BHC military students and veterans in our community.
Advisor: Galen Leonhardy 309-796-5433 or Stephanie Allers 309-796-5160
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society of the Two Year College. Its purpose is to recognize students who have proven themselves academically. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Website - Facebook Group
Quad-Cities Advisors: Melissa Hebert 309-796-5465, Holly Smith 309-796-5051
East Campus Advisors: Janene Blodgett 309-854-1813, John Hartman 309-854-1814, Carla Hillman 309-854-1815, Paula Luft 309-854-1818 and Jodee Werkheiser 309-854-1821
Psi Beta (Psychology)
Advisor: Traci Davis 309-796-5408
Quad Cities Anime Society (QCAS)
The QCAS attempts to spread knowledge of Japanese animation and culture in the Quad Cities. Members will explore Japanese culture, interact with otherssharing similar interests, and watch the newest animation released in the United States. View Website
Advisor: Needs Advisor
Sisterhood On Campus (SOC)
The SOC attempts to unify all women on campus. Members will explore common concerns and develop an understanding of issues facing sisterhood. This organization is very diverse who strives for high recruitment, retention, and graduation of its membership. SOC Associates include faculty, staff, and administrators who act as mentors to student members.
Advisor: Kim Armstrong 309-796-5006
Soccer Club
Advisor: Needs Advisor
Social Action Connection
The Social Action Committee encourages diversity and promotes important issues on social activism. The SAC educates and organizes peace, human rights, and environment.
Advisor: Needs Advisor
Student Ambassadors - *New*
This selective, volunteer program is an opportunity for you to build your leadership skills, strengthen your resume, and have a wonderful time meeting new students and representing Black Hawk College, Quad Cities. Students are invited to apply in the spring based either on nominations by staff or faculty, or by meeting the eligibility requirements (2.5 GPA and completion of 12 college-level credits). Student Ambassadors commit to 15-20 volunteer hours each semester and will serve as campus tour guides, orientation leaders and representatives of BHC to the community. See the Student Ambassadors for the 2009-2010 school year!
Advisors: Mary Palomaki or Terri Sacco in the QC Advising Center, Bldg. 1.
Student Government Association (SGA) – Quad-Cities
The official elected representative governing unit for the students. Election of officers is held in April. All students are considered members of SGA and are welcome to participate. Petitions for voting privileges are available the 1ST 6 weeks of fall and 1st 3 weeks of spring semester. Achievement Awards may be available to student leaders who serve in SGA. Located in Bldg. #4- Room #118. SGA meets at noon every Wednesday.
Advisors: Kim Armstrong 309-796-5006 and Karen Taylor 309-796-5153
Student Government Association – East Campus
The official elected representative governing unit for the students. Election of officers and Sophomore Representatives is held in the spring semester. Freshman Representative Elections are held in the fall semester. Petitions for offices are available two weeks before each election. Achievement Awards may be available to student leaders who serve in SGA. General session and Officers meetings alternate every other Monday in B-205 at Noon.
Advisors: Wendy Bock 309-854-1711 and Kirk Watson 309-854-1811
Student Wellness Club
The Student Wellness Club creates a fun environment to encourage healthy active living in the Black Hawk College community. We promote knowledge about nutrition and exercise, stress reduction and management and general health and well-being. We organize and participate in numerous events, such as the annual Wellness Fair, the BHC Biggest Loser competition, fitness classes and seminars.
Advisors: Xixuan Collins 309-796-5269 and Virginia Irintcheva 309-796-5112
Unity Alliance
The purpose of this group is to create unity among sexual orientation minority students, staff, faculty and their supporters. The group serves both a social and educational purpose in providing activities and opportunities to help raise awareness and promote understanding of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender) issues and culture at BHC and in the community.
Advisor: Traci Davis 309-796-5408
Voices on Campus (VOC)
Advisor: Needs Advisor
|
