HACC S TUDENT C LUBS AND O RGANIZATIONS
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA provides students with a strong voice in the overall governance of the college. The SGA represents the
student body and works closely with college administration, Faculty Council, and various College Committees.
Through involvement in decision-making at the College,
SGA strives to ensure that the interests and rights of
all students are served. SGA also provides oversight
and guidance to student clubs and organizations. The
Student Activity Fee (SAF) is allocated by the SGA.
Advisor: Jeffrey Fazio, [email protected]
MULTICULTURAL
Brent Miller
2013–14 SGA President
Student Programming Board (SPB)
SPB works closely with the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Programs
to plan the HACCtivity calendar each semester. SPB hosts a large variety of educational, multicultural, social and entertainment programs that includes Tunes
@ Noon, Sealed With a Poem, Cultural Experiences, monthly Game Shows,
Make 1 Take 1 novelty events, HACC Spirit Days, Trips and many special events.
Advisor: Monica Dixon, [email protected]
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The Fourth Estate
The Fourth Estate is a student run newspaper. The students who work with
the Fourth Estate are responsible for writing, editing, and publishing stories on
a monthly basis. These articles range from HACC related events to local and
national news. The Fourth Estate strives to keep the students informed on all
current issues and use many different sources to showcase the range of their
articles.
Advisor: Trum Simmons, [email protected]
Wildwood Journal
The Wildwood Journal is a literary arts publication of HACC featuring contemporary poetry, graphics, photography, and short prose. Submissions are open to
students regardless of major.
Advisor: Paul Cockeram, [email protected]
ART, THEATER & MUSIC CLUBS
Advisor: Shawn Williams, [email protected]
Dramatic Arts Club (DAC)
The purpose of the HACC Dramatic Arts Club is to provide students with an
opportunity to learn about and appreciate the dramatic arts.
International Awareness Club (IAC)
IAC provides awareness of other cultures and to
build a stronger relationship between American
and foreign students. They also introduce students
to different concepts, cultures, value systems and
educational perspectives.
Learning in New Kinds
of Educational Diversity (LINKED)
LINKED seeks to provide students with and without disabilities a setting where students may come
together socially to grow as individuals through
participation in programs and events.
Advisor: Christina Wood, [email protected]
Michael Williams, [email protected]
Advisor: Jennifer Daley, [email protected]
Jill Matolyak, [email protected]
Advisor: Brett Barker; [email protected]
Allies: We Are G.L.O.W.
Allies provide education, support and a safe social
atmosphere for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
questioning students and their allies.
Advisor: Howard Alexander; [email protected]
Christian Student Fellowship (CSF)
CSF provides fellowship and encouragement to
club members. They also sponsor various educational activities on campus.
Advisor: Jean Tucker; [email protected]
INTEREST CLUBS
American Sign Language Club (ASL)
ASL allows students, with and without, disabilities a
way to communicate with each other through sign
language. They promote the use of American sign
language and seek to make students more aware of
its prevalence.
Advisor: Cathyrn Amdahl; [email protected]
HACC Japanese Animation & Culture Club (HACC JACC)
HACC JACC offers students interested in Japanese
animation, known as anime, and the Japanese culture through various media presentations.
Harrisburg Area Multimedia
Entertainment Club (HAMEC)
To provide an opportunity for students that enjoy
multimedia entertainment to learn and enhance
their knowledge about the various aspects of multimedia entertainment.
Advisor: Jeffrey Fazio, [email protected]
Advisor: Brandon Sheppard, [email protected]
Glass Club
The Glass Club promotes awareness of glass as an art form. The club provides
opportunities to engage students in designing glass art.
Quidditch
Based off the popular Harry Potter books and movies, this club seeks to bring together students who
have both a passion for the Harry Potter series and
the famous game featured in the series.
Advisor: Kathleen Lederman, [email protected]
Society for Student Designers (SSD)
This club is for students have a desire and passion for graphic design.
Students can come together to discuss new designs, layouts, and graphics.
Advisor: Andy Link, [email protected]
Student Teamed Improv Comedy Klub (STICK)
STICK provides a place for students to learn and partake in the improv world.
Students learn improv exercises and practice scenarios that keep them on
their toes.
Advisor: Allen Norton; [email protected]
FAITH-BASED CLUBS
African American Student Association (AASA)
AASA builds community through social and cultural
activities that support and promote Black Students.
AASA presents opportunities to expand awareness
of Black history, culture, and heroes while considering current problems facing Black students.
Advisor: Brandon Sheppard, [email protected]
Ceramics Club
The Ceramics Club provides an environment where those interested in
ceramics can meet, learn and share in their common interest.
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Advisor: Linda Barr; [email protected]
Social Inquiry/Social Action Club (SISA)
SISA advocates and provides awareness of sociological inquiry and change through research and discussions of contemporary social issues relevant to the
college and regional, national, and international
constituencies.
Advisor: David Liu, [email protected]
Islamic Ummah Club
The purpose of the Islamic Ummah Club is to educate and promote the culture and traditions of
students with a Muslim background as well as provide an awareness to the HACC Community.
Mosaico
The Mosaico Club provides opportunities for Latino
and Hispanic students to come together in order
to affirm, validate, nurture, and support cultural
and academic goals through social and educational
programming.
Advisor: Jonathan Gainor, [email protected]
Advisor: Karla Gurian, [email protected]
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW CLUB? STARTING A NEW CLUB IS EASY.
STOP BY THE SGA OFFICE (C106) OR STUDENT LIFE (C107C) FOR INFORMATION!
Trading Card Club
Trading Card Club offers a place for students to gather and play card games or trade cards from a variety
of different games.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)—Business Club
The purpose of PBL is to develop competent business leadership, strengthen the confidence of students; develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
ACADEMIC CLUBS
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)—Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society
for Two-Year Colleges. Membership is by invitation
only to students who have completed a minimum of
12 credits at HACC and have attained a grade point
average (GPA) of at least 3.5.
Advisor: Paul Cockeram, [email protected]
John Hoeflich, [email protected]
Architecture & Construction Club
This group serves students that are interested in
joining the American Institute of Architects and/or
the Construction Specifications Institute. Club members work with instructors and professionals in the
field to gain new insights and to begin networking
within their area of interest.
Advisor: Kazim Dharsi, [email protected]
Culinary Club
The Culinary Club offers knowledge and experience
for students in all aspects of Hospitality. Join this
group if you want to get cooking! They also regularly
provide community service by feeding those that are
less fortunate.
Advisor: Chef Autumn Patti, [email protected]
Engineering & Technology Club
The purpose of the E & T Club is to gather students
interested in all aspects of engineering and related
technologies to discuss ideas and topics pertaining
to the field.
Advisor: Kim Ketelsleger, [email protected]
Nursing Student Organization (NSO)
NSO provides avenues for academic advancement of
nursing students as well as providing a social interaction and basic methodology for problem solving.
Advisor: Marti Spear, [email protected]
Susie Deringer, [email protected]
Advisor: Marty Wise, [email protected]
Advisor: Eric Born, [email protected]
Pam Glindeman, [email protected]
Student American Dental Hygienist Association
(SADHA)
SADHA gathers to cultivate, promote, and sustain
the art and science of dental hygiene as well as to
provide network opportunities for students in the
dental hygiene field.
Advisor: Kathy Schlotthauer, [email protected]
Surgical Technology Club
The Surgical Tech Club creates opportunities for
advancement as well as social networking for
students majoring in Surgical Technology.
Advisor: Ann Shaffer, alshaff[email protected]
Complete & Return the Club Interest Form,
on the back of this brochure, to the
Student Government Association (SGA)
Cooper 106
Harrisburg Campus
HACC and You: A Winning Team! Get Involved!
Club Interest Form
Check the student groups below that you are interested in
joining and return this form to the
SGA Office (Cooper 106) in the cafe or to the
Office of Student Life & Multicultural Programs (C-107c).
You may also want to send an e-mail directly to the
advisor for the student club or organization.
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: _________________ E-mail: _____________________
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
 Student Government Association (SGA)
 Student Programming Board (SPB)
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
 The Fourth Estate
 Wildwood Journal
ART, THEATER & MUSIC CLUBS
 Ceramics Club
 Dramatic Arts Club (DAC)
 Glass Club
 Society for Student Designers (SSD)
 Student Teamed Improv Comedy Klub (STICK)
MULTICULTURAL
AND
FAITH-BASED CLUBS
 African American Student Association (AASA)
 Allies: We Are G.L.O.W.
 Christian Student Fellowship (CSF)
 International Awareness Club (IAC)
 Islamic Ummah Club
 Learning in New Kinds of Educational Diversity (LINKED)
 Mosaico
INTEREST CLUBS
An Important part of your education at HACC is your
involvement outside of the classroom. Participating in
campus activities and student organizations is a great
way to build your leadership skills and have a great
college experience!
The Office of Student Life encourages you to check
out the variety of Student Clubs & Organizations.
Enjoy exciting new adventures while making friends.
Fill out the Club Interest Form and return to the SGA
Office (Cooper 106) in the cafe. A Club Representative
will contact you with information about the group’s
meeting times and location.
Student Government Association
Cooper 106, 717-780-2597
Brent Miller, President
KC Mackey, Vice President
Kendra Haines, Treasurer
Kadijah Kastriba, Secretary
Office of Student Life
and Multicultural Programs
Jennifer Jackson, Staff Assistant
Cooper 107C, 717-780-2525
Monica Dixon, Assistant Director
 American Sign Language (ASL)
 HACC Japanese Animation & Culture Club (HACC JACC)
 Harrisburg Area Multimedia Entertainment Club (HAMEC)
 Quidditch
 Social Inquiry/Social Action Club (SISA)
 Trading Card Club
Cooper 107D, 717-780-1159
ACADEMIC CLUBS
Mailing:
1 HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
 Architecture & Construction Club
 Culinary Club
 Engineering & Technology Club
 Nursing Student Organization (NSO)
 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)—Business Club
 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)—Honor Society
 The Philosophy Club
 Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA)
 Surgical Technology Club
Jeff Fazio, Director
Cooper 107B, 717-780-3279
Fax;
717-780-2565