Student clubs and organizations are a critical component of the learning environment in that students gain skills and experiences that will help them in their careers. Students are highly encouraged to participate in one or more of the following clubs and organizations. For information about joining or starting a new club or organization, contact Mara Smith at 409- 938-1211, ext. 660.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
ADVISOR: Michele Betancourt, Ext. 216 and James Tabor, Ext. 576/214
WEBSITE: www.com.edu/sga
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The Student Government is made up of an elected body of officers and one representative from each active organization. The role of the Student Government is to promote student participation in the decision-making process, to serve, protect, and represent the student body, to respond to the surrounding community and to protect the rights and secure all opportunities for every student. Monthly meetings are open to the college community.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (SAB)
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
WEBSITE: www.com.edu/student_activities
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The primary function of the Student Activities Board is to plan, develop, and conduct educational, recreational, social, cultural, and entertainment programs for the college community. It is an opportunity for students to decide how their student activities fees should be spent. In addition, participants have the chance to develop leadership skills, learn to organize and present special events, and meet more people. ALL credit students are invited to participate. Participants have the chance to earn $200 and $100 scholarships. Meetings are usually held every Tuesday at 12:30pm in the Student Center, Room 120.
BILLIARD CLUB, THE
ADVISOR: Leroy August, Ext. 287
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The purpose of this club is to offer students an opportunity to either learn the basics of pool shooting, promote teamwork and cooperation among diverse groups, and to provide a constructive leisure activity that teaches critical thinking and strategy while still having fun. The game of pool involves shot planning, situational strategy, a degree of concentration, all while using the element of geometric concepts. Beginners, as well as more experience players are encouraged to participate. This mixed range of skills level will foster the value of learning from one another.
BIOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Marilynn Kish-Monlina, Ext. 328 and Tracy Orr, Ext. 575
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The purpose of this club is to promote interest in and awareness of the Natural Sciences. The club also offers members opportunities to work as a team and assume leadership roles and responsibilities. The goals of this club include increasing its members appreciation of the Natural Sciences by promoting and providing a better understanding of them through field trips, presentations, and other group activities; and enhancing its members team-building, leadership, and other personal qualities by providing activities and opportunities to develop these traits and skills.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION CLUB
ADVISOR: Susan Napoli, Ext. 462/390
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Our mission is to better ourselves and our community through community service projects, speakers, and field trips.
CLAYBODIES.COM
ADVISOR: George Bowes, Ext. 349
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We are a student organization whose purpose is to foster a deeper understanding of ceramics and sculpture. We achieve this by offering the students at College of the Mainland experiences outside of the ceramic and sculpture courses. Such events as public showings and demonstration of ceramic and sculpture process give the students opportunities to interact with the public. Many times at these events students will also display and sell their work. This gives them the opportunity to discuss the ideas in their work with a larger population. It also helps students to discover what the market for their work may be.
CO-ED SOCCER CLUB
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
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The purpose of this club is to provide female and male students with the opportunity to play the game of soccer in a co-ed league at Horizon Indoor Sports. The season will start at the beginning of February 2008.
C.O.M. ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Dr. Jenn Bissett, Ext. 255 and Dr. Gay Reeves, Ext. 278
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The purpose of this organization is to assist students in the transition from student nurse to professional Registered Nurse through the development, planning and implementation of the pinning ceremony and other professional development activities. Students participate in the leadership, team work and management required to bring this to fruition. A pinning ceremony culminates the experience, wherein the student will make the Florence Nightingale Pledge to hold themselves to a high ethical standard, advocate patient rights, and devote themselves to the health and welfare of all humans.
C.O.M. AMIGOS
ADVISOR: Dianne Duron, Ext. 464
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The friendliest club on campus! COM Amigos is a student organization open to students of all races or ethnicity who wish to promote and reflect the many aspects of the Hispanic culture. COM Amigos create activities surrounding Hispanic Heritage Month and plays an active part in Cinco de Mayo festivities. Our goals are (1) to promote awareness and educate the community on the richness and diversity of the Hispanic culture, (2) to work with other student organizations to encourage access to educational opportunities by the Hispanic community, as well as other under-represented groups, (3) to disseminate information concerning educational conferences, workshops, and scholarships available to Hispanic students.
C.O.M. MEN'S SOCCER CLUB
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
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The purpose of this club is to provide students with the opportunity to play the game of soccer and to challenge others and themselves to play competitive soccer.
C.O.M. OUTDOOR CLUB
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
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College of the Mainland's Outdoor Club strives to bring together people who have a common interest in the outdoors. Weekend outdoor trips, camping, canoeing, backpacking, climbing or caving are scheduled almost once each month. Anyone 18 years or older may participate (exception will be made if a credit student is 17 years old). Credit students only pay 1/2 price for the trips! Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm in the Student Center, Room SC-120.
C.O.M. PHOTO CLUB
ADVISOR: Mona Marshall, Ext. 424
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The purpose of this club is to provide photographers/club members with the material and intellectual resources, inspiration, dialogue and sense of community for the purpose of improving their own work and increasing their knowledge of the medium.
COSMETOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Mary Gonzales, Ext. 236
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The cosmetology club is designed for the student who is outgoing and creative. The club encourages leadership and unity. The cosmetology program involves students working to help each other, as well to help guide new students. As members, it is out duty to set an example, and represent COM cosmetology to its fullest. Students will be involved in fundraisers and helping people in the community when called upon. In order to succeed, continuous education is vital through Hair Shows and CEU classes. Our mission is "Helping students achieve their goals."
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Carla Anderson, ext. 276
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The Criminal Justice Organization is a productive group set to educate COM students and the community by teaching them the fundamentals of Criminal Justice. It is open to those who take interest in the criminal justice field to become aware of the different fields and degree opportunities available.
DREAM ACT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION (DALO)
ADVISOR: Martin Perez, Ext. 524
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WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/dalo_dream
The purpose of this club is to be informed on immigration changes and how they affect college students.
ECOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Cissy Bodmer, ext. 227
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Our mission is to drastically raise the level of awareness of the overwhelming problem of our resources being eliminated and to provide education and ideas on ways to help alleviate the problem. Our goals are to educate and encourage students and staff to reduce, reuse and recycle; and to raise interest in the community for more ecology friendly products, practices and procedures.
GAMERS UNION
ADVISOR: Julie Colarich, ext. 427
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Our goal is to unite all fans of any and all games, whether or not they are video, board, role play, or otherwise; in a way that benefits College of the Mainland. In order to do this, the Gamers Union plans to introduce potential students to our school via our activities, such as tournaments. From such events w shall gain sizeable funds, and in turn we aim to sponsor various scholarships/programs. It is also our goal to work closely with the newly formed Graphic Design program, as well as any others that might need our expertise.
GEOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Barbara Savage, Ext. 337
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The object of the Geology Club in common with College of the Mainland are: a) To promote the interest of Geology; b) To raise the standard of scientific knowledge; c) To develop the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. The objects of the Geology Club are promoted and developed through educational programs, conferences, committee projects, and programs direct towards College of the Mainland's students. The organization is organized exclusively for the scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the students of College of the Mainland in an informal atmosphere.
GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB
ADVISOR: Freda O'Connor, ext. 254 and Coleena Jackson, ext. 535
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The vision of the Graphics club is to promote interest among students and within the community about the many areas of the Graphic Arts industry through club activities, field trips and guest lectures.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS GUILD
ADVISOR: Sparky Koerner, Ext. 347
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The purpose of I.M.G. is to bring together student instrumental musicians who wish to share with each other information about their instrument such as performance literature, job availability, workshops, concert dates, etc. The Guild will also encourage students to form performing ensembles and will provide clinic/performances by professional musicians. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm in the Fine Arts Building, Room FA-117.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Rafael Naranjo, Ext. 353/212
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A cross-cultural exchange among individuals is one of the greatest educational benefits of an international campus. In light of this, we are organizing to promote international consciousness at College of the Mainland by bringing the diverse nationalities into closer contact to nurture international understanding and to contribute to the educational development of human beings.
NU PSI (COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB)
ADVISOR: Renea Campbell, Ext. 158 and Lisa Kurtzman, Ext. 219
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We are here to provide community service, support College of the Mainland's efforts in any way possible, provide leadership opportunities for all officers and members of the club and take educational field trips (at least one per year).
ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE (OAAC)
ADVISOR: Beverly Mitchell, Ext. 528
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We provide members the opportunity to participate in activities and events that bring awareness to ones culture and the culture of others. We also seek to participate in the leadership skill building seminars/conference, placing high regard on community service and outreach in a diverse society.
PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK)
ADVISOR: Leslie Richardson, Ext. 329 and Nd Dikeocha, Ext. 502
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WEBSITE: www.txptk.org
PTK is an honors organization which enables active members to apply for PTK scholarships at four-year colleges. To be a member, students must have achieved a level of academic standards set forth by its National organization. The activities of PTK focus on the development of leadership, scholarship, fellowship and community service. To be eligible for membership a student must have a GPA of at least 3.6 with at least 12 college credit hours. Once a member, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0. Meetings are held on Tuesdays (twice a month) at 12:30pm in the Math Science Building, Room MS-137.
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Steve Wethington, ext. 196; Karen Kupsa, ext. 536 and Mike Cobb, ext. 494
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The purpose of this club is to bring future process technicians together in a team atmosphere that will allow our growth as individuals. To help build and instill the team spirit as well as to educate each other through life experience/study groups/workshops cultural as well as educational trips. For meeting dates/times, please call ext. 536.
ROBOTICS.COM
ADVISOR: Pete Doak, ext. 367
E-MAIL: TBA
Robotics.com is a club where College of the Mainland students can assemble together to investigate and explore the field of robotics by educating its members in the ideas, work, theology of robotics. The Robotics.com members will help build a robot and compete in any competition of the clubs choice.
RUN / WALK CLUB
ADVISOR: Lindsay Sorensen, ext. 175
E-MAIL: TBA
The purpose of this club is to promote a healthy lifestyle, bring awareness of the importance of exercise, working out in groups for the enjoyment and safety factors and to provide a sense of accomplishment once your goal is reached.
SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS (MAES)
ADVISOR: Pete Early, Ext. 404
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WEBSITE: www.maes-natl.org
The purpose of this chapter is to promote excellence in engineering, science and mathematics while cultivating the value of cultural diversity. Our goals are to motivate and mentor students, empower students through educational MAES outreach programs, stimulate successful partnerships with the community and industry with tomorrow's leaders.
STUDENT AFRICAN AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD (SAAB)
ADVISOR: Reginald Dickens, Ext. 246 and Leroy August, Ext. 287
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WEBSITE: www.2cusaab.org
The sole goal of SAAB is to assist our participants to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally, and in the community. SAAB is primarily comprised of male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan and implement programs that benefit their community at large.
STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION
ADVISOR: Mark Greenwalt, Ext. 673
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The purpose of the Student Art Association is to bring together those interested in fine arts and to provide artistic experiences to C.O.M. students, faculty and staff as well as the community. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 12:30pm - 1:30pm in the Fine Arts Building, Room FA-133.
STUDENTS FOR CHRIST
ADVISOR: Tammy Stafford, Ext. 190
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This club is a interdenominational organization open to both Christians and Non-Christians, and we encourage all who are interested to attend with open hearts and minds. This is a time to slow down and pray for our campus, our world, and each other. We are here to encourage positive growth and fellowship among students. Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm in the Gym, Room 118.
TEXAS NURSING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (TNSA)
ADVISOR: Marily Husby, Ext. 456
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WEBSITE: www.tnsa.org
The purpose of this organization is to provide the highest education for student nurses while aiding in the development of the whole person to have direct input into the standards on nursing education and influence on the education process and to model a high level of integrity among students in their dealings with people as they strive for excellence in everything they do, as it is an expectation not a goal.
VOCAL SENATE
ADVISOR: James Heffel, ext. 200/348
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To promote the development of scholarships available to credit and non-credit vocal students. To promote and develop activities for vocal students to enhance music education. To develop fundraisers supporting scholarships and activities. To support the college and the community in service and vocal performance.
VOCATIONAL NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Jennifer Bissett, Ext. 252, Misty Jones, Ext. 137
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The purpose of this organization is to assist students in the transition from student nurse to licensed vocational nurse (member of profession) through the development, planning and implementation of the pinning ceremony. Students participate in the leadership, team work and management required to bring this to fruition. A pinning ceremony culminates the experience, wherein the student will make the Florence Nightingale Pledge to hold themselves to al high ethical standard, advocate patient rights, and devote themselves to the health and welfare of all humans.
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Mara Smith
409.938.1211 ext. 660