Student Clubs and Organizations

The following is a list of clubs and organizations, the current advisor, and their extensions. If you are interested in any of these clubs, please contact the appropriate advisor.

The clubs that list TBA as an advisor are inactive at this time. If it is a club you are interested in, please stop by the Student Life and Co-curricular Program Office and they will help you activate the club.

Clubs

Academic Support Club: Provides information and peer support for students with learning differences. Meets Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, & Dec. 9th in Conference Room 2nd floor of the Library.  Advisor: Dr. Richard Sommers, x4317

Arts Club: This is an open membership club which fosters awareness and appreciation of all the arts through trips and hands on workshops. Meets Wednesday at 5:00p.m. Studio A in the Tilden Arts Center Advisor: Scott Anderson x4335

Basketball Club: Provides an opportunity for students to participate in an organized, competitive league October through February, 18 game schedule. Advisor: Loretta Santangelo, x4368

Caritas: Caritas is a student led organization rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and motivated by the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. This organization seeks to nurture student leadership, support the spiritual development of students and engage in pastoral action within the context of the college community. These goals will be accomplished through initiatives that seek to provide opportunities for students to become involved in social justice activities within the community, provide opportunities for spiritual growth and discovery, and seek to promote ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue and understanding. CARITAS also seeks to establish a collaborative relationship between the Cape Cod Campus Ministry, a college ministry of the Diocese of Fall River and the College Community. While CARITAS is based on the teachings of Roman Catholicism, students of any religious tradition or beliefs are welcome. In keeping with the Church teaching, CARITAS or any of its members, advisors, or chaplain shall not engage in proselytizing on or off campus. Advisor: Jeanmarie Fraser, x4618

Choral Club: Provides an opportunity for singers to perform in concert. Advisor: Jerry Schmeer, x4601

Dance Club: Modern and interpretive dance and performance. Advisor: Jen Schoonover, x4458

Debate Club: Promotes speech writing, speaking, and debating skills, sponsors field trips. Meets Mondays 5:00-6:15 in the top of the Tilden Arts Center, Tuesdays 3:15-4p.m. TBA.   Advisor: Lisa Heller Boragine , x4659

Dental Hygiene Club: Cultivates, promotes, and sustains the art and science of Dental Hygiene. Advisor: Elaine Madden, x4628

Economics Club: Field trips, speakers, and other activities around economics. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00p.m.  in S107.  Advisor: Virender Gautam, x4501

Gay Straight Alliance Club: Promotes social, political, and emotional support for Gay-Bi-Lesbian students and their straight allies. Meets Wednesdays 1:00 in North 104.  Advisor: John French, x4555

Honors Club: The mission of the Cape Cod Community College Honors Club is to enhance the academic environment of all fellow students.  The Honors Club shall provide opportunities for individual growth while strengthening the campus community through the coordination of activities and projects focused on the club's three principles: Scholarship, Support and Service. Meets Fridays 1:00p.m. Outside the Honors Center in the top of the Tilden Arts Center. Advisor:  Delores Bird, x4658.

Innkeepers’ Club: Operates snack bar, presents special culinary events, and offers films, guest speakers, and tours of hotels and restaurants. Advisor: Scott Williamson, x4872

Janus Players: Encompasses all aspects of drama: acting, production, and backstage preparation. Advisor: Brian Rice, x4356

Junto Club: Sponsors field trips to places related to great American literary works primarily in New England. Advisor: Delores Bird, x4658

The Mainsheet: The Mainsheet is the College’s student newspaper that serves the student body and the college community. It is a free and independent newspaper produced by student volunteers. It is a medium for students enrolled in the college’s journalism, graphic arts, and business classes to put their classroom education into action. As a student club, the Mainsheet is open to all students at the College, and club officers are elected by the membership at the second meeting of each semester. Advisor: Jim Kershner, x4734

Nursing Club: Sponsors community projects and campus activities; promotes membership and participation in the Massachusetts Senate and Student Nurses and the Massachusetts Nurses Assoc.; lobbies for financial aid and improvement of nursing conditions. Advisor: Laura Seabury x4587

Rotaract Club: Provides an opportunity for college students to enhance their knowledge and skills that will assist them in professional development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 1:00pm. in South 107.  Advisor: Kathy Andrews x4392

Singers’ Theater: Promotes all aspects of musical theatre on campus and sponsors community outreach programs. Advisor: Elizabeth Kelly x4651

Speech Club: Promotes speech writing, speaking, and debating skills, sponsors field trips. Advisor: Phyllis Lee, x4467

Student Senate: Comprised of elected students representing the needs and best interests of students; encourages and provides for the participation of all students in the issues and policies that affect their rights and responsibilities as members of the College family. Students are strongly urged to attend Student Senate meetings, to become involved with the Student Senate, and to bring to the Senate’s attention any questions or concerns regarding student’s rights and/or responsibilities.  Meets Mondays 1:00p.m. in the Club room Upper Level Grossman Commons Bldg. Advisor: David Biggs, x4320

Students for Sustainability: The mission of this club is to promote awareness among students, faculty, staff and the Cape Cod community about sustainability issues and to encourage community involvement. Advisor: Catherine Sughrue Etter, Ph.D. x4598

Unity Student Coalition: This is a coalition for students of color and their allies. The purpose is to connect, support, and empower the students of color and their allies. Advisor: Kathy Andrews, x4364

WKKL 90.7FM (Makkay Broadcasting Center): College radio station offers training in radio broadcasting and equipment operation, sponsors College concerts, dances, and events. Meets in the WKKL radio station.  Advisor: Lisa Zinsius, Gen. Mgr., x4684

Organizations

Alumni Association: Ammad Sheikh, x4511 & Natalie Dubois, x4011

Phi Theta Kappa: Meets Wednesdays 1:00p.m. Outside the Honors Center in the top of the Tilden Arts Center.  Catherine Etter, x4598