MCC-Maple Woods
Campus Life and Leadership
You can get involved in a variety of activities, organizations, and opportunities!
Making these connections can enhance and compliment your scholastic experience and
success.
If you don’t see something you like - start your own club!
Contact:
Call: 816.604.3013
Office: Student Center room 130 (across from the Campus Bookstore).
Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are the face of MCC-Maple Woods! Based out of the Admissions Office, Ambassadors
are current student leaders who are enthusiastic, ambitious, and passionate about
helping prospective students on their journey to MCC-Maple Woods. Through tours and
events their mission is to help students make an informed decision about college by
making them feel welcome on campus, highlighting what MCC campus life and services
have to offer, and providing them with a better understanding of the college experience.
Contact Denise Sobotka at 816.604.3176,
Learn more about MCC-Maple Woods Student Ambassadors!
Anthropology Club
Anthropology Club provides opportunities for students interested in the four fields
of anthropology (Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Archeology and Linguistics)
to meet to discuss relevant topics, events and coursework.
Contact: Kathleen Fuller at 604-3210 or
Contact: Bill Young at 604-3332 or
Art Club
Art Club serves as a creative outlet for students to raise awareness and promote the
Arts within our campus and our surrounding communities.
Contact: Carlos Bass at 604-3226 or
Baseball
The Maple Woods Baseball Team is a member of the Division 1 Missouri XVI and the National
Junior College Athletic Association.The team is nationally ranked.
Contact Marty Kilgore at 816.604.3504,
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Club
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated
to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending
boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since it's founding in
1922, more than 200,00 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more
than 520 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Affiliated with the Beta Beta Beta chapter of William Jewell College.
Contact: Ken Snell at 816.604.3136 or or
Larry Reichard at 816.604.3140,
Collegiate Activities Board
Collegiate Activities Board plans, organizes, and implements weekly fun, educational,
social and cultural events for the students of Maple Woods. Students get involved
and learn the skills of leadership, project management and working effectively with
others. Meetings are held weekly and a time commitment of an average of 5-6 hours
a week is expected. It's a great opportunity to connect with people and the campus.
To be considered for the Collegiate Activities Board, print out and submit an application (pdf).
Contact Misty Chandler at 816.604.3013,
Computer Club
The Computer Club seeks to expand student awareness of computing technology and careers
through field trips, projects, campus events, and industry networking. Students learn
a variety of new skills through collaboration with club members, faculty, and other
clubs. Projects include web development, video and audio production, graphic design,
animation, computer hardware, and more.
Contact Mark Murtha at 816.604.3181, or
Emails can also be sent to: maplewoodscomputerclub@gmail.com
Democrats Club
MCC-Maple Woods Democrats is a group designed to empower, educate, and organize students
through positive political action.
Contact Erin Owensby at 816.604.3056,
Engineering Club
Engineering Club promotes Engineering professionalism and unites all future engineers
to explore the engineering career field through networking with other engineering
students, planning engineering projects, taking student trips to project sites and
local engineering companies.
Contact Nelson Borys at 816.604.3130,
Environmental Club
Environmental Club provides a forum and means for environmentally minded students
to gather and create projects related to conservation, recycling and research that
build a bridge between campus and community in the interest of our shared concern
for the natural world.
Contact Ken Snell at 816.604.3136,
Gamers Association
Gamers Association provides a casual yet structured invironment for after-class socialization
and entertainment. Matches of "Magic the Gathering", "Dungeons and Dragons", as well
as XBOX 360 and Wii tournaments, card and board games are played. Outside affiliations
include Wizards of the Coast and Duelists' Convocation International.
Faculty Contact: Bob Williams 816-604-3215,
Gay Straight Alliance
Gay Straight Alliance explores issues that encompass all aspects of diversity including
social roles, cultural background and sexual orientation. The goal is to provide support
for LGBT members and their allies at our school, as well as raise awareness of discriminatory
behaviors, actions, and attitudes that affect our community.
Contact: Robert Poulos at 816-604-3336 or or Diane Sager at
Improv/Theater/Film Club
Improve/Theater/Film Club works to promote involvement in the Arts. Performance meetings
improve members' improvisational techniques through Improv games and communication
activities. Activities throughout the semester include trips to local theatrical productions,
Improv Night performances from our members and various film projects. Performers as
well as behind the scenes participants with an interest in theater and film are welcome.
Contact: Daniel Wright at 816.604.3224,
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational organization that seeks
to host open spiritual discussions on the campus. They seek to create a hospitable
forum for students to ask questions about spirituality and their beliefs.
Contact: Lori Elliott 816.604.3195, or
Phi Theta Kappa
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is an international organization that recognizes
scholarly achievement and offers programming that encourages leadership development.
Qualified students must have an overall 3.5 GPA, and have completed at least 12 credit
hours of class work. Monthly meetings, service and fellowship activities as well as
scholarship opportunities are available through this organization.
Contact Audrey Battrum at 604-3333 or
OR Chad Montuori at 604-3394 or
Pre-Nursing Club
Pre-Nursing Club is a group designed to inform pre-nursing students on the transfer
and application processes to area nursing programs, serve as a support system for
career and academic development, and create a network for students pursuing this career
path. Meetings involve guests from area nursing schools, sharing resources on exam
preparation and application processes, and team support.
Contact: Nelson Borys at 604-3130 or
Emails can also be sent to: prenursingclub@gmail.com
REACH Ministry
REACH Ministries serves the campus by reaching students with the Good News of Jesus
Christ through Christian fellowship. Weekly Bible study and social events are held
to allow students the opportunity to learn and study together.
Contact Terrell Tigner at 816.604.3126,
Soccer - Men's
Head Coach Todd Logan can be contacted at 816.604.3178, 816.985.7478 or he can be
reached via email at
Soccer - Women's
Head Coach Timo Kibune can be contacted at 816.604.3478 or at
Softball - Women's
The Maple Woods Women’s Softball Team is a member of the Region XVI Fastpitch Softball
Division I and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Their fall season
includes 20 games ending in mid-October. They usually play 60-70 games in the spring
season, January through May.
Student Leadership Council
Student Leadership Council is the leadership group for Maple Woods Campus. This group
of dynamic students gains leadership experience through campus improvements and student
retention projects. Members take a one-credit hour Leadership Course and serve as
New Student Orientation Leaders.
Download application (pdf)
Contact: Misty Chandler at 816-604-3013,
Students Who Are Parents (SWAP)
Students Who Are Parents (SWAP) provides a unique opportunity for students who are
also parents while in college to learn about different parenting strategies while
connected with other student-parents on campus for support and encouragement.
Contact Chad Montuori at 816-604-3394
Veterinary Technology Club
The Veterinary Technology Cub is a student chapter of the Missouri Veterinary Technicians
Association and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. It
is open to students of good standing in the Veterinary Technology program.
Contact Chris Morrow at 816.604.3236
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