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Florissant Valley Student Clubs and Organizations

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers related to the application of biotechnology as it is used in agriculture, national resources, medicine and other areas of life science research. The club is associated on a state and national level with the Post-secondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS). Currently all local, state and national PAS dues are paid through fundraising efforts of the club. Guest speakers from the life science community give presentations at the meetings and the club is active with social events and travel to PAS and BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization) conferences. Anyone interested in life science is welcome.

Eilene Lyons, Co-Sponsor, 513-4385 elyons@stlcc.edu Science Math
Teresa Hacker, Co-Sponsor, 513-4882, thacker@stlcc.edu Science Math
Virginia Naumann, Co-Sponsor, 513-4399 vnaumn@stlcc.edu Science Math
Kevin Toal, Co-Sponsor, 513-4655 ktoal@stlcc.edu Science Math
Aundrea Warren, Co-Sponsor 513- 4913 awarren@stlcc.edu Science Math

BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The purpose of the organization shall be to bring the students and community of Florissant Valley College a more visible and meaningful sense of unity, trust and cohesiveness. It shall also be the purpose of the organization to channel directly to Student Government the specific needs of the Black student populace.

Harreld Nance, Co-Sponsor, 513-4710 hnance@stlcc.edu Business Bldg
Colletta Madison-Askew, Co-Sponsor 5134291 cmadison-askew@stlcc.edu Campus Life

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST

More friends, more experiences, more meaningful relationships, more, much more…That's what everyone wants out of college and life; through weekly Bible studies, monthly parties, retreats, conferences and summer projects. Campus Crusade for Christ fosters community for students to connect with God and with one another. Get more out of college. Get more out of life. Way more.

Mark Taylor, Sponsor, 513-4417 mtaylor@stlcc.edu Social Science

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Campus Ministry provides an opportunity for people to get together to deepen their faith and to study the faiths of others. Hospitality, prayer, Bible Study and fun activities are all part of Campus Ministry. All of the events are open to all faculty, staff and students.

Carol Hoogland, Sponsor, 513-4464, choogland@stlcc.edu Communications South

COMIC BOOK ARTIST GUILD

The club exists to promote the growth of the talents of the aspiring comic book artists and illustrators. They welcome writers, pencilers, inkers or letterers. To attain these goals, it shall provide the opportunity to take part in on and off campus activities involving trips to different firms, printers, game board companies and other services.

Drew Foster, Co-Sponsor, 513-4224 dfoster@stlcc.edu Humanities

DEAF COMMUNICATIONS CLUB (DCS)

The purpose of this organization is to support and encourage DCS students by providing additional learning opportunities not available in the classroom. The DCS Club provides an awareness of opportunities to connect students with the Deaf Community in a variety of settings. Members experience a cultivation of social skills including friendship, organization, networking, management communication, expression and professional growth. To promote growth in the interpreting field and an awareness of Deaf Culture, the DCS Club opens its workshops and social events to members and non-members including, but not limited to, DCS alumni and interpreters.

Dan Betzler, Advisor, 513-4121 dbetzler@stlcc.edu Humanities

FINE ARTS CLUB

To make a place for student initiated dialogue on art and art practices (i.e. galleries, presentation of work, funding, selling, curation, showing). To promote a community here at the college that is literate in art, and to connect students of like interest in order to foster greater opportunity in terms of career and intellectual resources.

Michael Quintero, Sponsor, 513-4041 mquintero@stlcc.edu Humanities

FLORISSANT VALLEY COLLEGE DEMOCRATS

The purpose of the Florissant Valley College Democrats is to advance a thorough understanding of the democratic process and to encourage students to become active members of the political process. Florissant Valley College Democrats are committed to civil rights and civil liberties for all, strong families and communities, and the protection of the environment

Diane Foster, Co-Sponsor 513-4086 drfoster@stlcc.edu Campus Life Office
Cindy Shanks Brueggenjohann 513-4114 cshanks@stlcc.edu Social Science
www.freewebs.com/fvcollegedemocrats/
www.collegedems.com/

FRIENDLY COLORS

An organization dedicated to respecting human diversity and promoting awareness, acceptance and understanding of the issues of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.

Peggy Moody, Co-Sponsor, 513-4043 pmoody@stlcc.edu Social Science
Glenna Wentworth, Co-Sponsor, 513-4272 gwentworth@stlcc.edu Counseling

FUTURE TEACHERS ORGANIZATION

The purpose of this organization is to enrich the overall quality of the education of those students enrolled in the General Studies/Teacher Education option through assembly of the majors who are interested in working collectively to become teachers.

Mark Taylor, Co-Sponsor, 513-4417 mtaylor@stlcc.edu Social Science
Linda Hamberg, Co-Sponsor 513-4712 lhamberg@stlcc.edu Social Science

GLOBAL CLASSROOM

The Global Classroom club's purpose is to provide a structure for student participation in the Florissant Valley Global Studies Learning Circles and promote extracurricular educational opportunities for Florissant Valley students interested in studying culture and travel. Possible activities include studying the language, culture, and cuisine of selected geographic locations, visiting area cultural events and sites, participation in global education activities and social activities, and collaborating with the faculty learning community in international study and travel.

Carol Berger, Co-Sponsor, 513-4372 cberger@stlcc.edu Communications North
Jeanne Florini, Co-Sponsor, 513-4378 jflorini@stlcc.edu Science/Math
Chris Stephens, Co-Sponsor, 513-4289 cstephens@stlcc.edu Communications North

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CLUB

The Graphic Communications Club is an organization committed to providing students interested in illustration, animation, and graphic design the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities related to graphic design. While participating in field trips to various graphic design and illustration studios in St. Louis and in other cities, the club works on community outreach projects, fundraisers and campus projects to gain real-world experiences.

Jim Gormley, Advisor, 513-4370 jgormley@stlcc.edu Humanities

HUMAN SERVICES CLUB

The Human Services Club provides students interested in the human services field with opportunities to express themselves collectively regarding health and social service issues.

Howard Rosenthal, Co-Sponsor, 513- 4709 hrosenthal@stlcc.edu Social Science

INTERNATIONAL CLUB

The International Student Club promotes intercultural awareness, acceptance, and appreciation through various exchanges, activities, and opportunities available to the Florissant Valley students and the larger community.

James Carrawell, Acting Advisor, 513-4324 jcarrawell@stlcc.edu CASS Program

MASS COMM. CLUB

The purpose of the MASS COMM. Club shall be to promote the study of mass media throughout the campus and the community. Through electronic, print, and digital media, the Mass Comm. Club will seek to enrich the experience and lives of our students, faculty and staff by submitting newsworthy articles to the Forum, discussing timely events on KCFV Radio 89.5, streaming in real-time video via the Internet and by televising events through the TV station located on the Florissant Valley Campus.

Renee Thomas-Woods, Sponsor, 513-4465 rthomaswoods@stlcc.edu Communications North

NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY

The National Broadcasting Society chapter is a social and service organization designed to acquaint students who share broadcasting interests. Anyone interested in broadcasting is welcome. The Florissant Valley Chapter is associated with the national organization.

Steven Bai, Co-Sponsor, 513-4475 sbai@stlcc.edu Communications North
Tim Gorry, Co-Sponsor, 513-4463 tgorry@stlcc.edu Communications North
 

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Chapter 1540 (NSBE)

NSBE is a national professional organization whose mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. This chapter is also dedicated to increasing retention and transfer rates of engineering students. Membership is open to any STLCC student.

Dorothy McGuffin, Co-Sponsor, 513-4269 dmcguffin@stlcc.edu Counseling
Terry Freeman, Co-Sponsor, 513-4813 tfreeman@stlcc.edu Engineering
Jessica duMaine, Co-Sponsor, 513-4814 jdumaine@stlcc.edu Engineering

OUTDOOR CLUB

The Outdoor Club engages in activities such as canoe trips, caving, back packing and other adventuresome activities all year long. The organization works with conservation and environmental activities such as the Meramec River cleanup and has been extensively involved with working on and enjoying the Ozark Trail. The group is also involved in protection of rights and freedoms to use public lands for recreation.

Mark Manteuffel, Sponsor, 513-4632 mmanteuffel@stlcc.edu Science Math

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY

www.ptk.org

The mission of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two Year College is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and 12 credit hours of college level courses are automatically sent invitations to membership each spring and fall semester. After joining, students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. Over 35 million dollars in scholarships are available each year to members of Phi Theta Kappa. The name of the Phi Theta Kappa local chapter at Florissant Valley is Pi Kappa.

Sharon Fox, Advisor, 513-4585 sfox@stlcc.edu Library
Tom McGovern, Sponsor, 513-4313 tmcgovern@stlcc.edu Communications South

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Photography club is open to all students who have an interest in this ever changing/evolving visual medium. Students explore the medium through photo shoots, student run exhibitions and gallery visits. The club also plays an active role in the college community, as well as, the larger north county community by sponsoring/participating in such events as: Get Out the Vote, Wall Paint, Red Cross Adult Day Care Photographic Project, the Old Town Florissant Festival and collaborations on exhibitions with other local institutions of higher learning.

Janice Nesser Chu, Co-Sponsor, 513-4861 jnesser@stlcc.edu Humanities

POETRY CLUB

The purpose of this organization shall be to enrich the overall quality of the poetry experience of those students enrolled in St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. Our objectives are to bring poets together to share their own poems, poetry and ideas.

Regina Popper, Co-Sponsor, 513-4763 rpopper@stlcc.edu Communications South
Tim Layton, Co-Sponsor ,513-4918 tlayton@stlcc.edu Communications South
Kathy Gordon, Co-Sponsor, 513-4438 kgordon@stlcc.edu Communications South
Richard Newman, Co-Sponsor 513-4456 rnewman@stlcc.edu Communications South

SERVICE CLUB

The Service Club is a group of action-minded students interested in serving their community while not being enrolled in a service-learning class. Students organize events to help such agencies as Habitat for Humanity, Ebenezer Food Pantry and Crisis Nursery. In doing so, they develop leadership, organizing and critical-thinking skills and have fun together too! Membership is open to any currently-enrolled student at Florissant Valley.

Diane Foster, Sponsor, 513-4086 drfoster@stlcc.edu Campus Life

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME)

As a professional society, SME assess the trends and developments in manufacturing, then interprets, publishes and disseminates that information. SME provides a common ground for professionals in manufacturing and related fields to share ideas, information and accomplishments.

Jessica duMaine, Sponsor, 513-4814 jdumaine@stlcc.edu Engineering

STLCC-FV ST. LOUIS STEM SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION

The purpose of the St. Louis STEM Scholarship Organization is to provide opportunities for members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers related to the application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. These disciplines include, singly and in combination:

• Biotechnology
• Chemical Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Computer Science

Eileen Lyons, Co-Sponsor, 513-4365 elyons@stlcc.edu Science Math
Ashok Agrawal, Co-Sponsor, 513-4535 aagrawal@stlcc.edu Science Math

SPEECH AND DRAMA CLUB

Speech and Drama Club promotes extra curricular educational opportunities for Florissant Valley students interested in speech and drama. While some students choose to participate in campus plays and speech /communications activities, others participate out of mutual interest as audience members. Activities include going to plays, museums, educational films in the St. Louis area, competing in intercollegiate speech and drama tournaments, social activities, and an annual trip to a major cultural city (e.g. Chicago, NYC).

Chris Stephens, Sponsor, 513-4289 cstephens@stlcc.edu Communications/ Theatre

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION

Monthly meetings will feature guest speakers and will attempt to provide an awareness of the latest developments and opportunities in health-related fields. The Florissant Valley SNA is an active member of the State of Missouri Nursing Student Association.

Nancy Pea, RN., B.S.N., Faculty Advisor, 513-4394 npea@stlcc.edu Nursing
Joyce Wagner, RN MSN. Faculty Sponsor, 513-4816 jwagner@stlcc.edu Nursing

THE SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRE-PHARMACY CLUB

The Saint Louis Community college Pre-Pharmacy Club was established to support and promote the goals of those individuals who wish to pursue pharmacy and other related pharmaceutical service programs. Increasing the applicant profile of prospective pharmacy science candidates will be of key importance. The Pre-Pharmacy Club will facilitate several functions which include:

• Increase academic performance through student interaction
• Increased awareness of undergraduate and graduate pharmaceutical service
• Programs and related academic requirements
• Offer opportunities in PCAT preparation programs
• Promote job opportunities in the pharmacy field
• Participate in community service

All are welcome and interested students are encouraged to join! We look forward to seeing you.

Chris Storer, Sponsor, 513-4087 cstorer@stlcc.edu Science Math
http://prepharmclub.tripod.com

TOLKIEN ADVENTURE COMMUNITY

The Tolkien Adventure Community is an organization dedicated to the contemplation, discussion and enjoyment of all things associated in some way with the fantastic and mythic universe created by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The fellowship is open to all those affiliated with St. Louis Community College who seek access to the world of fantasy inspired by Middle-earth, be it through literature, Inkling studies, film, gaming, or travel.

Paul Nygard, Sponsor, 513-4419 pnygard@stlcc.edu Social Science