So, you want to get involved ...
The office of Campus Life and Leadership makes getting involved easy. There are a ton of established clubs to choose from and we make starting your club easy too. Simply stop by the Campus Life and Leadership office to inquire about a club or pick up a constitution to get your very own campus organization up and running. Either way, we hope to see you soon.
Active clubs and organizations
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Art Club provides a creative outlet for students to express themselves through the form of art. Art can be defined as any written, visual, verbal or physical product of choice.
This club doesn't limit art to drawing and painting and there is no skill level required. All are welcome to come and express through art of your choice
Advisor:
Darlene Town -
The Campus Activities Board serves as the volunteer team for the Campus Life and Leadership office. Their role is to assist in promotion and implementation of campus events as well as encourage school spirit and service.
As a member of the Campus Activities Board members get first access to campus events and special activities.
Contact:
pv.campuslife@mcckc.edu -
MCC- Penn Valley Drama Club is looking for new members who want to join a fun and engaging community of students. Drama Club meets on Mondays at 3:15pm in ST001 (The Penn Valley Theatre) for games, workshops, and more. They have successfully produced 2 one-act plays over the last year and are actively preparing for their next project. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at acting in a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment, this is the club for you!
Advisor:
Matthew Williamson -
EMS/paramedic Club is open to anyone working towards a degree or interested in one in the EMS/paramedic field. This club provides networking, leadership development and social activities for students.
Advisor:
Kelley Blair -
I Sign's goal is to increase the awareness of ASL with an acknowledgment and respect for deaf culture.
The goals of ASL Club include the following:
- provide students with various opportunities to interact with the deaf community,
- enhance students ASL receptive and expressive skills and
- increase students' knowledge of deaf culture
Advisor:
Ashley Fagan -
K-pop is a genre of music characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements in South Korea. While the modern form of K-pop can be traced back to the early 90s, the term itself has been popularized since the 2000s.
Advisor:
Celia Hancock -
The purpose of MOC3 is to help MCC-Penn Valley's male students achieve success both academically and in other aspects of life.
Men who join MOC3 will receive resources and learn life-changing skills that will help students reach their goals.
Advisor:
Nabil Abas -
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:
Porchia Brown -
The purpose of the National Student Nurses Association is to bring together students in our nursing programs at the Health Sciences Institute. The organization provides leadership and networking opportunities as well as social activities for students in the program.
Advisor:
Jennifer Charlton -
PTK is a scholastic honor society that recognizes and encourages scholarships among two-year college students and provides leadership and service development. Students are invited to join after attaining an overall 3.5 GPA in 12 hours of college credit.
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:
Julie Smith -
The Pre-Dental Club provides activities and resources for any students that may be interested in the dental field (dentist, dental hygienist, etc). The club provides networking, community service and social activities to help students learn more about the dental profession.
Advisor:
Hema Udupa -
SAGA explores issues that encompass all aspects of diversity including social roles, cultural background and sexual orientation. The goal is to provide support for LGBTQI members and their allies at our school as well as raise awareness of discriminatory behaviors, actions and attitudes that affect our community.
Advisor:
Steven Norton -
Serving as the link between students and administration, Student Government works in the best interest of the student body to address pertinent student needs and administrative policies. They work to promote mutual understanding between students, faculty and the administration.
Members are elected by the student body and serve a one-academic-year term and each club/organization appoints a member to the SGA.
Advisor:
Tiffany Learned -
The club provides support for veterans to talk about the transition from military to civilian life and raises awareness at MCC-Penn Valley about what it is like to serve in the military.
Advisors:
Tiffany Learned -
The goal of the Students with Disabilities Organization is to create community, make new connections, and support advocacy for Students with Disabilities. All identities and abilities are welcome to apply!
Advisor:
Celia Hancock -
The wrestling club provides an opportunity for students to practice, train, compete and enjoy amateur wrestling by exploring and learning about the sport, different grappling techniques and the code of rules the sport adheres to.
Advisor:
Michael Korklan
Inactive clubs
The following clubs/organizations have been a part of MCC-Penn Valley in the past. Currently, they are not active - but can be revitalized.
If you are interested please contact the Campus Life and Leadership office by e-mailing pv.campuslife@mcckc.edu or stopping by Campus Center 200.
Advocates for Civic Engagement (ACE)
The primary goal of ACE is to bring together students who wish to become more engaged in their community and promote civic engagement.
Campus Ambassadors
Campus Ambassadors are representatives of the student body and hosts to college visitors. Ambassadors work with faculty, staff, students and the community to promote MCC-Penn Valley.
Chemistry Club
The Chemistry Club is a student-run organization seeking to foster appreciation for chemistry and the sciences through meetings, volunteer events, socials, and activities with students and faculty. The goal of these events is to raise public awareness and stimulate interest for chemistry and the sciences among people of all ages.
Creative Writing Club
The purpose of the Creative Writing Club is to bring students together who have an interest in creative writing in all the genres but especially in poetry. This club is open to all students!
Fitness Club
The purpose of Fitness Club is to promote healthy living amongst students and provide recreational activities. Members of the fitness club work with the fitness center and MCC-Penn Valley Athletics to provide healthy activities on campus.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Intervarsity is an interdenominational, evangelical Christian campus ministry founded in 1941 who works with students and faculty on U.S. college and university campuses to develop students as leaders.
Robotics Club
The Robotics Club is a group of students (18 or older) who are dedicated to actively applying their knowledge of the science of engineering to help children build robots.