Student Clubs

One of your most valuable assets is your time and you already have intense demands placed on it. Attending classes, studying, working or socializing with other students, friends and family all add up to a very full day. Why should you make the choice to get involved in life outside the classroom and in our co-curricular program? Studies have shown that involvement can play an important role in your life's success and can provide opportunities and benefits including:

• Practical application of classroom or research knowledge.
• Making a difference and contributing to our local community.
• Exploring and gaining career related experiences.
• Developing personal skills such as adapting to new situations, becoming aware of different cultures and gaining an appreciation of the arts.
• Maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
• Meeting people and developing friendships.
• Learning and applying leadership skills.
• Having fun.

TC3 has a number of special interest clubs representing a wide range of interests. They are recognized and funded by the Student Advisory Board through the mandatory activities fee. Clubs currently in existence include:

Accounting and Business Association

Advisor: ThankGod Imo, Room 241
Creates opportunities to experience and participate in functions and activities which will prove beneficial to the development of each member's professional goals. To broaden and expand the knowledge, skills and awareness of its members as well as provide an opportunity to become part of a group

Artworks

Advisor: Keith Millman, Room 143A
To encourage growth and communication between members, explore participation and opportunity in different mediums of art, and to encourage group projects for their membership and the larger community.

Asian Student Association

Advisor: James Jacob, Room 241
To promote education of Asian cultures, history, and politics. To promote the dissemination of that knowledge through projects which will affirm Asian contributions to the world.

Black Student Union

Advisor: Seth A. Thompson, Room 230
To educate the community about the culture and heritage of African Americans. To promote togetherness and unity and ensure that all students enjoy the same rights and privileges.

Alpha Omega Christian Fellowship

Advisor: Steve Massey-Crouch, Room 271A
To allow students to come together to study the Bible and its message of love and forgiveness through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Computer Club

Advisor: Kenneth Reynolds, Room 163
To advance knowledge of computers and computer programming and provide a forum for students with similar interests.

Drama Club

Advisor: Elizabeth Gutchess
To promote theater at TC3, examine different types of performance and educate others about drama and theater.

Gay-Straight Alliance

Advisor: Amy Trueman, Room 215
Dispel myths, promote understanding and end discrimination based on sexual orientation. Educate the community about sexuality-related health issues. Be supportive of our membership and have fun.

Hotel and Restaurant Association

Advisor: Sue Stafford, Room 244
Develop aggressive and competent leadership. Create more interest and understanding of the hotel and restaurant industry. Strengthen confidence, develop character and integrity and work cooperatively towards higher common goals.

Juggling Club

Advisor: Alexis Dengel, Room 216
To provide an instructional and informational experience for anyone interested in the art of juggling.

Media Club

> Advisor: Chris Xaver
To provide a supplemental learning environment and serve as a core support group for all persons who have an interest in communication via electronic media.

Nurses' Association

Advisor: Kim Sharpe
To promote leadership and professionalism in nursing. To explore issues related to nursing, health care and nursing education. Support the personal development of its members and create networking opportunities.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Alpha Gamma Nu Chapter

Advisor: Ruth Leonard, Room 252
To promote scholarship, the development of leadership and service and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students.

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Science Club

Advisor: Kelly Wessell, Room 220
To promote interest and understanding of the scientific world throughout the college and community.

Screenwriting Club

Advisor: Lisa Ford, Room 220
To write screenplays, get introduced and involved in the film industry.

Writer's Guild

Advisor: Ron Starmer, Room 220
To improve, enrich and inspire one another's writing, while striving to increase community awareness of writing skills.

If you are interested in organizing a new, special interest, or academically related club, please contact the student activities office for necessary information and recognition applications.