Grand Rapids Community College

Student Organization Brochure (.pdf - contains list/descriptions of all student organizations)

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

• African Student Organization
• Anime Club
• Black Student Union (BSU)
• Computer Club
• Deaf A.S.L. (American Sign Language)
• Delta Pi Alpha Honor Society
• Earth Club
• E.L.S.O.L. (Hispanic Student Organization)
• Foreign Affairs Club
• GRCC League for the Arts
• International Student Organization (ISO)
• Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
• Muslim Student Association (MSA)
• Native American Organization (NAO)
• Photography
• President's Leadership Academy
• Phi Theta Kappa
• StandOUT (formerly the Gay/Straight Alliance)
• Student Science Society (SSS)
• Women’s Issues Now (WIN)

College Representing Organizations

• Campus Activities Board (CAB)
• Collegiate
• Display
• Raider Dance Team
• Student Congress
• Theatre

Curriculum Related Groups

• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN Club)
• Child Development Club
• Dental Assistants
• Dental Hygienists
• Fashion and Design Club (FAD)
• GRCC Gerontology Club
• Honors Program
• International Food Service Executives Association
• Occupational Therapists
• Practical Nurses
• Teacher Education at GRCC

Music

• Chamber Orchestra
• College Choir
• Concert Band
• Guitar Ensemble
• Jazz Orchestra
• Kent Philharmonic Orchestra
• Madrigal Singers
• Percussion Ensemble
• Shades of Blue

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

African Student Organization
The African Student Organization provides an academic and social support network for African students attending GRCC. Participation is welcomed from students from Africa as well as any others who are interested in learning more about the cultures of Africa. The organization focuses on providing academic support through peer tutoring and guest lectures, as well as promoting the cultures of Africa on campus and in the community.
Advisor: Delicia Upton (dupton@grcc.edu)

Anime Club
The GRCC Anime Club is a group that meets once a week to show on the big screen anime titles-old, new, and those that haven’t officially been released in the U.S. We are for the diehard fans and those who are just curious.
Advisor: Tim Zerfas tzerfas@grcc.edu

Black Student Union (BSU)
The BSU is open to all students interested in multi-ethnic concerns and activities. The organization promotes knowledge of family history, attends cultural events, and places emphasis on education. BSU sponsors social gatherings and provides a support system for students of African descent. We encourage racial healing through interaction with students of other cultural backgrounds.
Advisor: Sara Hill, shill@grcc.edu | www.grcc.edu/bsu

Computer Club
This club is open to all GRCC students with a desire to learn more about the computer field regardless of their fields of specialization.
Advisor: TBD

Deaf A.S.L. (American Sign Language)
The purpose of this organization shall be to increase the awareness of deaf culture and history, to augment the sign language skills and professional growth of those interested in doing so, and to increase the recognitions of American Sign Language (ASL) as a language and its role in the linguistic minority of Deaf/deaf users.
Advisor: Mark Hall, mhall@grcc.edu

Delta Pi Alpha Honor Society
The Delta Ph Alpha Honor Recognition honors those students graduating with superior scholastic achievement. Recipients are selected from the top five (5) prevent of the graduating class for the 2008-2009 academic year. To be considered for the honor, students must file a graduation audit by February 13, 2009 and complete graduation requirements by the end of summer session 2009. Letter grades X,N,I,E on the student transcript on this date will disqualify students. For more information contact the Dean of Student affairs Office at (616) 234-3925

Earth Club
The Earth Club is open to any student interested in the environment and its sustainability. The club meets regularly during Fall and Winter semesters. Members may participate in various environmental projects in the community and the club cooperates with similar clubs at other colleges in the region.
Advisors: Holly Hoare, hhoare@grcc.edu ; Leigh Kleinart, lkleinar@grcc.edu

E.L.S.O.L. (Hispanic Student Organization)
The ELSOL (meaning Esperanza, Latina, Sonyando, Orta, Leyenda) welcomes any GRCC student wishing to be involved in promoting Hispanic heritage, culture and Spanish language on campus and in the community. Members serve as role models for pre-college students by encouraging determination, discipline and good study habits.
Advisors: Gilda Gely, ggely@grcc.edu

Foreign Affairs Club
The Foreign Affairs Club is open to any student interested in learning about international relations and the UN. The Club attempts to raise money for the purpose of representing a country each year and attending the American Model UN in Chicago.
Advisor: Keith St. Clair kstclair@grcc.edu

GRCC League for the Arts
The mission of the GRCC League o the Arts is to explore, experience, educate and stimulate awareness and passion for the arts. We intend to promote a supportive environment for the arts in our community.
Advisor: Ron Stein RSTEIN@grcc.edu

International Student Organization (ISO)
The ISO provides a support network for international students, and welcomes students from abroad and the U.S., as well as interested members of the faculty, staff and community. The ISO assists students in adjusting to living in the U.S. and helps ease their transition into GRCC and the community.
Advisor: Katie Geeseman, kgeesema@grcc.edu

Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Christian Fellowship provides interested students an opportunity to participate in prayer and Bible study groups as well as Christian fellowship experiences. A primary goal is to establish or strengthen the spiritual life of members to enable them to identify or reinforce their unique mission and more effectively negotiate obstacles during, outside, and beyond college.
Advisors: Paul Phifer,PPhifer@grcc.edu
Harry Lew, HarryWLew@aol.com

Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The main goal of the MSA is to invite discussion and understanding about Islam through meetings and events. All students are welcome.
Advisor: Mursalata Muhammad, mmuhamma@grcc.edu

Native American Organization (NAO)
Our purpose is to work together as a team to provide cultural education and awareness through community outreach about Native American culture.
Advisor: Theresa Freiberg, tfreiber@grcc.edu

Phi Theta Kappa
The purpose of PTK is to recognize and support academic excellence. Eligibility is determined by the International Honor Society and requires students to have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours and have a 3.5 grade average. Our chapter engages in activities that promote scholarship, fellowship, service and leadership.
Advisor: TBD

Photography
Open to any GRCC student interested in photography.
Advisor: James Keating, jkeating@grcc.edu

StandOUT (formerly the Gay/Straight Alliance)
The purpose of StandOut is to provide students with an opportunity to network and discuss the issues acing today’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students. The organization is open to ALL students interested in taking a positive approach to these issues in a safe, supportive and confidential environment.
Advisor: TBA

Student Science Society (SSS)
The GRCC SSS is meant to encourage all students in their interest of science. We offer lectures, trips and sponsor speakers twice a year at the Calkins Science Center. Meetings are bi-weekly
Advisor: Matthew Douglas, mdouglas@grcc.edu

Women’s Issues Now (WIN)
WIN is a student organization that addresses issues that impact today’s women, both at school and in their personal lives. While it is a group dedicated to helping women, everyone is welcome.
Advisor: Gretchen Robinson, grobinso@grcc.edu

COLLEGE REPRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS

Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The GRCC Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student organization that provides experiences that enrich the GRCC community through programs that are fun, collaborative, diverse and value learning.
Advisor: David Selmon, dselmon@grcc.edu

Collegiate
The GRCC student newspaper is published twice monthly and distributed throughout the campus. Interested GRCC student may contribute writing, photography or art. Located in Room 339 of the Main Building.
Advisor: Scott McNabb
Phone: (616) 234-4157

Display
A literary and art magazine published twice during the academic year. Photography, artwork, poems, essays, and fiction may be submitted by any GRCC student.
Advisors: Julienne Stevenson, jstevens@grcc.edu
Robin Van Rooyen, rvanrooy@grcc.edu

Raider Dance Team
The Raider Dance Team offers quality entertainment during halftime at the basketball games. Tryout is open to any interested GRCC student.
Advisor: Patrick Johnson, pjohnson@grcc.edu

Student Congress
The Student Congress is the student government body at GRCC. The student body and each student organization is represented in this organization which serves students. Involvement in Student Congress promotes leadership and team skills.
Advisor: Eric Mullen emullen@grcc.edu

Theatre
Theatre is open to any GRCC student interested in acting and/or backstage technical aspects of drama production.
Contacts: Mr. Tom Kaechele, TKAECHEL@grcc.edu
Michelle Urbane, murbane@grcc.edu

CURRICULUM RELATED GROUPS

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN Club)
This club supports all (ADN) students, participates in health-related community service projects and organizes and hosts bi-annual pinning ceremonies, for ADN graduates.
Advisor: Ellen Stuart, EStuart@grcc.edu

Child Development Club
Membership is open to any interested GRCC student. The purpose is to provide opportunities to learn more about current issues, legislation, volunteer training, and career experiences in the early childhood field.
Advisors: Diane Sparks, DSparks@grcc.edu ; Deb Vilmont, DVilmont@grcc.edu

Dental Assistants
This organization’s members are enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program. The purpose of the DA Club is to participate in dental related community service projects and to organize and host the DA students’ pinning ceremony and various class trips.
Advisor: Julie Bera, jbera@grcc.edu

Dental Hygienists
This club is open to GRCC students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program. It provides support to all DH students, participates in dental-related service projects, and fundraisers to help defray costs of professional activities.
Advisors: Mike Campo, 1st year advisor, mcampo@grcc.edu
Christine Dobberstein, 2nd year advisor, cdobberstein@grcc.edu

Fashion and Design Club (FAD)
Membership is open to Fashion Merchandising, Interior Decorating and Design students to promote professional development.
Advisors: Susan Younggren, syounggr@grcc.edu
Jean Piccard, jpiccard@grcc.edu

GRCC Gerontology Club
Our purpose is to promote social interaction and ongoing learning related to our aging community and promotion of the GRCC Gerontology Certificate Program.
Advisor: Mike Faber, mfaber@grcc.edu

Honors Program
The GRCC Honors Program provides enriched experiences in designated Honors courses, seminars, contract courses, research, study abroad (foreign study) and service learning. A 3.5 GPA+ is required to participate. For more information Call (616) 234-4413 or visit www.grcc.edu/honorsprogram .
Coordinator: Kate Byerwalter, kbyerwal@grcc.edu

International Food Service Executives Association
Membership is open to any GRCC student. The organization’s purpose is to involve students in events which enhance Hospitality Education Department classroom activities.
Advisors: Randy Shajdack Rshajda@grcc.edu

Occupational Therapists
This organization promotes regional and statewide activities that enhance the Occupational Therapy Assisting Program.
Advisor: Lyn Jansen, Ljansen@grcc.edu

Practical Nurses
This organization is composed of students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program who participate in volunteer projects and/or raise funds for activities. Laura Moody Lmoody@grcc.edu

Teacher Education at GRCC
More than 40 percent of America’s teachers being their education at community colleges. This means many future teachers will begin their education right here at GRCC! Teacher Education at GRCC is designed to enable students to make important decisions about a career in teaching.

Our program provides an action plan for future teachers that prepares you to transfer smoothly to your school of choice. More information can be obtained by:

Visiting us at the Teacher Education Office, G-2 level, Main Bldg.
Web: www.grcc.edu/tep
Phone: (616) 234-4664
E-mail: Teached@grcc.edu
Advisor: Laurie Foster, lfoster@grcc.edu

MUSIC GROUPS

Chamber Orchestra
Membership is open to any qualified student regardless of field study. This group involves study and performance of orchestral literature from all periods of history; this may be taken for credit or not credit.
Director: Malcolm Brannen, mbrannen@grcc.edu

College Choir
A singing organization that concentrates on great choral classics, sacred and secular and frequently joins with the Band and Orchestra for performance. Membership is open without audition to any GRCC student. May be taken for credit or no credit.
Director: Duane Davis, ddavis@grcc.edu

Concert Band
Open to all qualified students regardless of their filed of specialization. Performs at college and civic functions as well as several full concerts each year. May be taken for credit or no credit.
Director: TBA

Guitar Ensemble
Membership is by audition and open to any GRCC student. Students must own a nylon string acoustic guitar. The ensemble performs Renaissance through contemporary music. May be taken for credit or non credit.
Director: Mr. Brian Morris, bmorris@grcc.edu

Jazz Orchestra
A performing organization of 16 musicians who perform arrangements of all styles. This is an opportunity for instruction in improvisation for all instruments. Membership is by audition.
Director: Mr.Tim Froncek, TFroneck@grcc.edu

Kent Philharmonia
Open to students from GRCC, other colleges and the community at large. Memberships: by audition. Interested students should contact the conductor or manager before enrollment. The KPO performs major orchestral literature in approximately seven concerts each season, and rehearses one evening a week... Contact: Lynn Asper, lasper@grcc.edu

Madrigal Singers
An artistic vocal ensemble that specializes in music of the Renaissance, Baroque and the 20th Century. Interested students should speak to Mr. Dobreff prior to or on the first day of classes in the fall to discuss the audition process.
Director: Kevin Dobreff, kdobreff@grcc.edu

Percussion Ensemble
Membership is by audition and open to any GRCC student. This group performs music written for modern percussion ensembles. May be taken for credit or no credit.
Director: Tim Fronceck, tfronceck@grcc.edu

Shades of Blue
An international-award-winning vocal jazz ensemble primarily concerned with artistic and creative vocal jazz for ensemble performance. Advanced solo experience, microphone techniques and vocal improvisation are part of the offering. Student who audition will prepare a vocal solo from the Broadway, pop vocal, or jazz idiom. Auditions take place during the first week of classes. Director: Duane Davis, ddavis@grcc.edu

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