Student organizations are a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and gain the leadership experience that is needed out in the “real world”!
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 117.
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Download Quad-Cities Campus Clubs and Organizations ListActive Clubs/Organizations
African Student Association (ASA)
The purpose of ASA shall be to unify Black Hawk College African Students for greater achievements, and to create a framework to facilitate their integration in the BHC community.
Advisor: Anne Bollati • 308-796-5180 — bollatia@bhc.edu
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
Advisors:
Mary Kline • 309-796-5321 — klinem@bhc.edu
Gary Drew • 309-796-5249 — drewg@bhc.edu
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
Advisor: Debbie Collins • 309-796-5316 – collinsd@bhc.edu
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.
Advisors:
Dr. Bill Hampes • 309-796-5420 — hampesw@bhc.edu
Christian J. Roldan Santos • 309-796-5375 — roldansantosc@bhc.edu
Juanita Zertuche • 309-796-5186 — zertuchej@bhc.edu
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 — bachelderc@bhc.edu
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
Advisor: Marilynn Bartels • 309-796-5235 — bartelsm@bhc.edu
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: Betsey Morthland • 309-796-5285 — morthlandb@bhc.edu
Disability Student Organization (DSO)formerly Delta Sigma Omicron
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 — saccos@bhc.edu
Engineering Club
Advisor: Dr. Doug Davidson • 309-796-5179 — davidsond@bhc.edu
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.
Advisors:
Melette Pearce • 309-796-5325 — pearcem@bhc.edu
Amy Smith • 309-796-5329 — smitha@bhc.edu
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 fund raising efforts.
Advisor: Juanita Zertuche • 309-796-5186 — zertuchej@bhc.edu
Military Students and Veterans Club (MSVC)
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.
Links: MSVC Yahoo Group | MSVC Facebook | Student Veterans Of America | Student Veterans of America Facebook
BHC collects items for soldiers overseas, homeless in QC
Advisor: Galen Leonhardy • 309-796-5433 — leonhardyg@bhc.edu
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), Black Hawk Chapter
The National Student Nurses Association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance.
Nursing students collect 2,000+ pounds of donations
BHC nursing students collect 60+ packages of diapers for shelters
Advisor: Cindy Becker • 309-796-5636 — beckerc@bhc.edu
Phi Theta Kappa — Eta Kappa chapter
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 Campus Advisors:
Melissa Hebert-Johnson • 309-796-5465 — hebertm@bhc.edu
Christian J. Roldan Santos • 309-796-5375 — roldansantosc@bhc.edu
Psi Beta (Psychology)
Psi Beta is an honorary psychology organization that is devoted to promoting the interest in psychology of its members by community service, attendance at psychology conferences, research, sponsoring events on campus pertaining to psychology, and social activities.
Advisors:
Dr. Traci Davis • 309-796-5408 — davist@bhc.edu
Dr. Bill Hampes • 309-796-5420 — hampesw@bhc.edu
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 others sharing similar interests, and watch the newest animation released in the United States. View website
Advisor: Aymee Clever • 309-796-5449 — clevera@bhc.edu
Sigma Kappa Delta -The English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges
The purpose of Sigma Kappa Delta is to recognize the academic achievement of students who have excelled in English courses and who are interested in the humanities. Students can develop their leadership skills by getting involved in activities sponsored by Delta Epsilon, BHC’s chapter.
Advisors:
Dr. Diana Badur • 309-796-5428 — badurd@bhc.edu
Dr. Lirim Neziroski • 309-796-5417 — neziroskil@bhc.edu
Soccer Club
Advisor: Tiffany Hamilton • 309-796-5467 — hamiltont@bhc.edu
Social Gaming Club
The Black Hawk College Social Gaming Club is an organization dedicated to providing Black Hawk College students and the local community a place to participate in games and activities which promote social interaction. We currently provide board games, card games, role playing games, video games and chess and are always looking for more ways to offer ways for people to get together.
Advisor: Mike Staub • 309-796-5438 — staubm@bhc.edu
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.
Advisor: Dr. Xixuan Collins • 309-796-5269 — collinsx@bhc.edu
Swimming Club
Advisor: Jeannie Amyette • 309-796-5306 – amyettej@bhc.edu
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: Dr. Traci Davis • 309-796-5408 — davist@bhc.edu
In-Active Clubs/Organizations
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 • 309-796-5180 — obletonj@bhc.edu
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-Johnson • 309-796-5465 — hebertm@bhc.edu
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: Michelle Johnson • 309-796-5027 — johnsonm@bhc.edu
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.
Advisors:
Coleman Harris • 309-796-5179 — harrisc@bhc.edu
Joseph Obleton • 309-796-5180 — obletonj@bhc.edu
Cheerleading Team Club
The purpose of the BHC Braves Cheerleaders shall be to unify the students of Black Hawk College through school spirit, and to build a framework for future cheerleading achievements.
Advisor: Tiffany Hamilton • 309-796-5467 — hamiltont@bhc.edu
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 — eastlundj@bhc.edu
Native American Club
Advisor: Vince Thomas • 309-796-5423 — thomasv@bhc.edu
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: Needs advisor
Table Tennis Players Club
Advisor: Paul Lange • 309-796-5000 — langep@bhc.edu
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