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The mission of Campus Life and Leadership at MCC-Blue River is to complement the academic program and enhance the sense of community on campus.
The goal is accomplished by providing opportunities for students to develop, implement and participate in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, governmental, leadership development and community service programs and events. These co-curricular experiences provide students with leadership skills that can be utilized in future educational, community and professional work environments.
Campus Life and Leadership sponsors leadership and other activities throughout the year.
Contact us for more information on specific clubs and organizations, opportunities for involvement, or how to start a club or organization. Your participation is valuable to us and we encourage you to take an active part in campus life.
Active clubs and organizations
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The mission of Book Club is to bring together students who love reading in all forms. As a collective, the club chooses topics and titles to read and discuss together each semester.
Advisor:
Amy Campbell | 816.604.6650 -
Christians on Campus provides a space each week for students to connect for fellowship and discussion on their individual religious journeys.
Advisor:
Michelle Bilton | 816.604.6680 -
The purpose of the Creatives Club is to bring together students who appreciate all types of art. You do not have to be good at art either, all ability levels are welcome!
Advisor:
DeAnna Skedel | 816.604.6664 -
Dungeons and Dragons club meets weekly to socialize and play TTRPGs together.
They are always looking for more Game Masters in any TTRPG system to host games for the club. All are welcome to participate and connect.
Advisor:
Dee Mathison | 816.604.6478 -
The club meets to socialize and share gaming activities and experiences. Other opportunities within the GamerZ Club are cosplay, geek culture, and board games.
Advisor:
DeAnna Skedel | 816.604.6664 -
MOC3 is a multi-cultural male initiative program. The primary purpose of MOC is to provide additional resources and support to male students of color at MCC-Blue River.
It is an opportunity to get more involved on campus, connect with faculty & staff, and grow as a person and leader.
Advisor:
Antwan Daniels | 816.604.6593 -
NSLS is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. This is done by offering life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed.
NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world. Students are selected by invitation only for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential.
Advisor:
Sav Campbell | 816.604.6633 -
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Students are invited to join after attaining an overall 3.5 GPA in 12 hours of college credit and participate in activities as provisional members until they become eligible for membership.
Active members have opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in academic enrichment activities and develop friendships with fellow Phi Theta Kappa members from all over the country.
Membership also qualifies students for many transfer scholarships reserved for Phi Theta Kappa members.
Advisor:
Brandon Gillete | 816.604.6519 -
The Street Team helps Campus Life & Leadership promote campus activities. Be a part of the team that gets to select what fun and educational activities are happening on campus and help get the word out.
Advisor:
Sav Campbell | 816.604.6633 -
Student Government is a great way to learn leadership skills while contributing to the quality of life on campus. As a representative, you will bring student perspectives to decision-makers within the faculty, staff, and administrators.
The SGA also approves funding for all student clubs, encourages participation from all students in campus activities and serves on college committees.
Advisor:
Richard Monroe | 816.604.6635 -
This club aims to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies and to discuss diversity issues, promote acceptance for all, and educate the community.
Advisor:
Megan Medley | 816.604.6544
Interest Groups and Clubs in Creation
Don't see the club you're looking for here? Considering starting a new one! The first step to starting a new club is to reach out to the Campus Life and Leadership office on your campus.
We are currently in the process of creating the following clubs. If you are interested in more information on any of them, please contact br.campuslife@mcckc.edu.
EmpowerHer
The purpose of EmpowerHer is to empower Black women on campus by providing a space
to build community and learn about wellness, college life, goal planning, and real
life skills together.
Archived clubs and organizations
The following clubs have been a part of MCC-Blue River's history. Currently they are not active, but if you are interested in restarting one of these clubs or organizations, and leave your legacy by being a leader, please contact the Campus Life and Leadership Office.
Chemistry Club (ACS)
Be a part of the most prestigious scientific professional association in the world.
Find ways to grow your network, access premium content and accelerate your career
with ACS.
Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City
This choir is composed of students taking choir for credit and community choir members.
The choir is involved in various performances throughout the year.
Pre-Health Profession Society
The club meets to provide information, resources, and opportunities that introduce
students to the world of healthcare.
Veteran's Club of MCC-BR
The club provides support for veterans to talk about the transition from military
to civilian life and raises awareness at MCC-Blue River about what it is like to serve
in the military.
Cybersecurity Club
The Cybersecurity Club provides students interested in cybersecurity with the technical
resources needed to advance their career in computer security.
Finance and Entrepreneurship Club
The Finance and Entrepreneurship Club provides students with opportunities to learn
about both personal and business finance skills through workshops, community partnerships,
and hands on activities.
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honorary
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society,
was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma.
We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.
Currently, more than 100,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,420 schools in the United States and in 23 foreign countries.