Details of Student Clubs and Organizations
Academic Excellence Challenge Team (A.E.C.)
The Academic Excellence Team is made up of JCCC students who will be participating in various Quiz Bowl tournaments throughout the state of Kansas throughout the school year. Subjects covered at the tournaments will include math, science, art, music, literature, social science and current affairs.
Advisor: Mindy Kinnaman, 913-469-8500, ext. 3534
- Meet a member of the Academic Excellence Challenge team.
Active Minds
The purpose of Active Minds is to help boost awareness of mental health. We want people to understand that mental health is serious and we are here to help the people who suffer from various disorders and their loved ones.
Advisor: Susie Sympson
Facebook: Active Minds
Advertising and Public Relations Club
The Advertising and Public Relations Club is for advertising and public relations students at JCCC to gain insight into the professions of advertising, PR, marketing, and corporate communication. The organization hopes to invite guest speakers to talk, go on tours of agencies, gain hands-on experience, and attend conferences of PR professionals. The Advertising and Public Relations Club is affiliated with the Kansas City Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.
Advisor: Gretchen Thum, 913-469-8500, ext. 5457
Facebook: Advertising and Public Relations Club
American Dental Hygienists Association
The Student American Dental Hygienists Association, a category of the American Dental Hygienists Association, is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the dental hygiene profession. Membership is limited to students enrolled in the dental hygiene program.
Advisor: Margaret LoGiudice, 913-469-8500, ext. 2582
Advisor: Kim Stabbe, 913-469-8500, ext. 3334
American Indian Studies Association
We welcome any JCCC student, Native or non-Native, to discuss ideas and exchange knowledge on the issues that concern modern-day Indian Country, whether on reservations or in urban areas. We encourage students to experience the cultures of different Indian Nations through interactions with Indian peoples, Indian Nations, and Native community organizations, and to actively seek solutions and resources to positively affect change in Indian Country.
Email: mailto:aisa.jccc@gmail.com
Advisor: Dr. Sean M. Daley
American Institute of Graphic Arts - Student Chapter at JCCC
The purpose of the national and student chapters is to further excellence in communication design as a broadly defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. Student chapters bridge the gap between student life and professional practice through custom programming of events.
Advisor: Stephanie Sabato, 913-469-8500, ext. 4588
American Welding Society – Student Chapter at JCCC
Student Chapter at JCCC The American Welding Society helps students expand their welding knowledge and take active roles in their careers.
Advisor: Ed Wheatley, ext. 5109
Facebook: American Welding Society Student Chapter
Amigos sin Fronteras "Friends without Borders"
Amigos sin Fronteras provides opportunities for interaction and cultural awareness between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures. Amigos sin Fronteras tries to connect with other clubs and organizations for "intercambio" (Spanish/English language exchange) and cultural exchange.
Advisor: Lynne Overesch-Maister, 469-8500, ext. 3716
Advisor: Luz Alvarez, 913-469-8500, ext. 4354
Website: Amigos sin Fronteras
Amnesty International, JCCC Chapter
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Visit www.amnestyusa.org for more information, including current human rights campaigns.
Advisor: Diane Kappen, 913-469-8500, ext. 5642
Animation Association
Animation Association seeks to assist would-be-artists preparing to enter fields related to Animation and Game Development in establishing contacts, creating and critiquing media, and obtaining valuable tools needed to enter today's highly difficult and rewarding job market.
Advisor: Jeff Byers, 913-469-8500, ext. 7609
Facebook: Animation Association
Anime Club
The JCCC Anime Club strives to enlighten the student body and the community on Asian-style animation, art, and culture. Meetings will be held weekly, and events planned include outings to area conventions.
Advisor: J. Douglas Patterson, 913-469-8500, ext. 4268
Facebook: Anime Club
The Autism Spectrum Support Club is an inclusive club made up of JCCC students with Autism and their friends, peers, and supporters. The goal of the club is for all members to learn from one another, experience social activities, and develop friendships. The group includes both activities on campus and activities in the surrounding community.
Advisor: Karen Miller, 913-469-8500, ext. 3340
- Learn more about the Autism Spectrum Support Club.
Beat the Health Out of You Journalism Club
A club for journalism students (writers, T.V. editors, photographers) to continue working and refining skills by putting together a television show for the JCCC channel on Time Warner.
Advisor: Lori Nickell, 913-469-8500, ext. 3191
Bridge Club
The Bridge Club meets to help build upon playing skills and techniques while learning new aspects, including bidding and scoring styles, defensive play, and online sites.
Advisor: Lynne Overesch-Maister, 913-469-8500, ext. 3716
Advisor: Christie Collier, 913-469-8500, ext. 4153
Cru
Cru, formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, serves interested students at JCCC by creating an environment in which to grow spiritually, helping students share their faith and study the Bible, and providing quality fellowship.
Advisor: Mark Van Gorp, 913-469-8500, ext. 3330
Campus Greens
Campus Greens is a national student-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a broad-based movement for radical democracy on college campuses. Campus Greens works with the 10 key values of the Green Party. It provides members with support and resources to become effective agents of social change based on ecology, social justice, and nonviolence.
Advisor: Paul Decelles, 913-469-8500, ext. 3395
Campus Ledger
The Campus Ledger provides members of the college community with a free and open forum for news and commentary concerning campus life, and helps student journalists in the development and practice of sound journalism principles.
Advisor: Corbin Crable, 913-469-8500, ext. 4184
Website: The Campus Ledger
Facebook: The Campus Ledger
Capoeira Club
Capoeira is a Brazilian sport that combines martial arts with dance. The Capoeira Club will teach Brazilian songs and instruments, the history and fundamentals of Capoeira, and how to play Capoeira. The club will perform demonstrations and presentations and will participate in community events.
Advisor: Casey Buchanan, 913-469-8500, ext. 3761
Facebook: Capoeira Club
Chi Alpha
Chi Alpha seeks to encourage spirituality on campus – both in helping others grow and sharing with others about Jesus Christ. Chi Alpha’s focus will be on building relationships with others and preparing them for their next step in life.
Advisor: Paul Kim, 913-469-8500, ext. 3185
The Chinese Student Association aims to become the gateway to Chinese culture at JCCC. At the same time, we aim to unite all Chinese students, faculty and staff and people who are interested in the Chinese language and culture to preserve the Chinese culture. Last, we will be engaged in providing Chinese conversation partners and sharing our culture.
Advisor: Pat Yeung, 913-469-8500, ext. 3461
Cineclub
The JCCC Cineclub is devoted to learning about great films, foreign and American, that students too rarely encounter. Join us for information meetings that will introduce a film, show it and leave time at the end for questions and discussion. All showings are free; however, Cineclub is a Continuing Education class in which students have to register in advance.
Advisor: William Stockton, 913-469-8500, ext. 3720
Facebook: Cineclub
College Democrats
The College Democrats work to inform the JCCC student population about the important issues facing our country, encourage participation in our democracy, promote the values and ideals of the Democratic Party, and are involved in local/national campaign work. The College Democrats are affiliated with the Johnson County Democratic Central Committee, as well as the national group in Washington, D.C.
Advisor: Vincent Clark, 913-469-8500, ext. 3663.
College Republicans
The College Republicans support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Kansas, and all the principles, objectives and platforms of the U.S. and Kansas Republican Parties. The group seeks to provide students a means of obtaining practical political education with specific emphasis on the principles of the Republican Party, and to develop an intelligent, articulate and aggressive political club on campus.
Advisor: Jerry Magliano, 913-469-8500, ext. 3883.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
The JCCC CEO is a local chapter of the national Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization. The purpose of the JCCC CEO is to support and encourage all JCCC students who are interested in professionalizing and promoting entrepreneurial pursuits by providing social, educational, and networking opportunities beyond the classroom.
Advisor: Barbara Millard, 913-469-8500, ext. 4792
Website: Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Facebook: Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Construction Specification Institute - Student Chapter at JCCC
The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) seeks to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. The chapter works closely with its parent chapter to help students network within the construction field.
Advisor: Robert Dye, 913-469-8500, ext. 3375
Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club brings students together to share their writing. The club will host workshops and activities to develop writing skills, learn new styles of writing and provide peer critiques.
Advisor: Samantha Bell, 913-469-8500, ext. 4950
Cult Film Club
Tired of searching for hidden gems? Well, the Cult Film Club has done the footwork for you. The JCCC CFC is committed to your interest of discovering and learning about films, American and foreign, that have fallen between the mainstream cracks of Hollywood. Please join us for a casual viewing that will introduce the film, screen it and discuss it afterward. All showings are free to the public! You just need to register in advance through the Continuing Education Department.
Advisor: Matthew Schmeer, 913-469-8500, ext. 4705
Facebook: Cult Film Club
Debate Team
The JCCC Debate Team offers opportunities in two-person college policy debate. The team travels both a national and regional schedule. The JCCC Debate Team is open to anyone with policy debate experience or those wanting to learn debate. Travel and level of competition are based on work effort, level of commitment, and prior experience.
Advisor: Justin Stanley, 913-469-8500, ext. 3909
Website: Debate Team
ECAV Radio
Online radio station ECAV covers campus events and offers a wide variety of music 24 hours a day through Internet streaming. Students learn valuable journalism and broadcasting skills while informing and entertaining the campus community and beyond.
Advisor: Molly Baumgardner, 913-469-8500, ext. 4949
Website: ECAV Radio
Ethiopian Student Organization
Ethiopian Student Organization is working toward bringing together the Ethiopian students at Johnson County Community College. The Ethiopian student population is the third largest international student body at JCCC. There has been a need to galvanize Ethiopian students to be active members of the JCCC community and participate in college activities. The main purpose of this organization is to create a platform for Ethiopian students to be successful at JCCC. It also intends to increase the number of graduating students, participation in college activities, and discovering the resources available at JCCC. We plan to bring Ethiopian students together by creating a strong student body that will unite us as one, while introducing our culture to the JCCC community. Please see the Center for Student Involvement for more information.
Fashion Merchandising and Design Club
The purpose of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Club is to enhance student education, promote student activity in the fashion field, and interact with the professional retail and design community.
Advisor: Joan McCrillis-Lafferty, 913-469-8500, ext. 3357
Floriculture Club
The Floriculture Club offers interested students the opportunity to learn more about floral design that would mirror the operation of a retail flower shop. Students learn about marketing, merchandising, buying and designing of floral products. The students get real experience while making positive connections between our college staff community and the faculty/student population.
Advisor: Diana Ryan, 913-469-8500, ext. 5483
Game Interest Group (G.I.G.)In support of JCCC’s Game Development degree, Game Interest Group helps answer student questions about the degree, holds student-run study groups, explore and explain career options, create networks to aid in future careers, explore four-year gaming college options, and find students with common interests in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Advisor: Robert Sindt, 913-469-8500, ext. 4113
Facebook: Game Interest Group
Golden Girls
Recognized as a nationally ranked competitive team, the dance team travels to the NDA Collegiate Nationals in the spring to compete against other top 2-year and 4-year colleges across the nation. They attend all JCCC Cavalier basketball home games and may travel to post-season tournaments. For audition and scholarship opportunities, please contact the Center for Student Involvement or Coach Amy Sellers at akseller@jccc.edu.
Head Coach: Amy Sellers, 913-469-8500, ext. 3553
Advisor: Mindy Kinnaman, 913-469-8500, ext. 3534
Website: Golden Girls
Facebook: Golden Girls
Gospel Choir
The Gospel Choir gathers a diverse group of people who love to sing and play instruments while bringing a Christian music experience to campus. The Gospel Choir plans to host concerts, shows and community outreach.
Advisor: Odette Cole, 913-469-8500, ext. 4360
Facebook: Gospel Choir
Graphic Design Club
The Graphic Design Club offers opportunities to network with the design industry and exchange information about employment possibilities and current events throughout the industry.
Advisor: Nancy Schneider-Wilson, 913-469-8500, ext. 3602
Website: Graphic Design Club
Honors Student Association
The Honors Student Association promotes academic excellence, broadens the educational experience, increases student-instructor and student-student interaction, and informs the campus and public of the importance of the Honors Program at JCCC.
Advisor: Pat Decker, 913-469-8500, ext. 2512
Facebook: Honors Student Association
Horticultural Sciences Students Association (HSSA)
The HSSA was founded in 2006 by students to cultivate their common interest in plants, horticultural sciences, sustainable landscapes, and environmental stewardship. Membership is open to all students and individuals who have an interest in plants. HSSA members increase their knowledge of plants and promote horticultural sciences by seeking insight from professionals in the field, organizing seminars, and community outreach events. The group participates in campus-wide recruitment events, campus-wide fund raising events such as Dollars for Scholars, and other volunteer events on- and off-campus. Their annual Christmas plant sale and Spring plant sale is a huge success and generates money for two scholarships in Horticultural Sciences. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us.
Advisor: Lekha Sreedhar, 913-469-8500, ext. 3763.
The Hospitality Management Club offers opportunities to network with new and veteran students, assist each other with homework, exchange information about employment possibilities and current events throughout the industry, continue professional education, and gain exposure to local industry leaders.
Advisor: Dan Hoerz, 913-469-8500, ext. 2826
- Meet a member of the Hospitality Management Club.
Intergalactic Misfits of Art and Sculpture
We, the I.M.A.s. (Intergalactic Misfits of Art, sculpture), want to enlighten, excite, and educate the students of Johnson County Community College and the local art community about sculpture and our fine art program. We hope to enrich the sculpture department and the fine art program by helping to enhance our place in the community, both here at JCCC and the surrounding area. Our goal is to give additional opportunity to JCCC sculpture students by exposing them to experiences that will prepare them for a long career in the art field.
Advisor: Mark Cowardin, 913-469-8500, ext. 3607
Interior Design Student Association (IDSA)
The Interior Design Student Association is an umbrella organization for three interior design-related student organizations of American Society of Interior Designers Student Chapter (ASID), International Interior Design Association Campus Center (IIDA), and National Kitchen and Bath Association Student Chapter (NKBA). Its mission is to enhance student education, promote student activity in the interiors field, and to interact with the professional community. A member of IDSA must be a student enrolled in the JCCC Interior Design Department and must also be a student member of at least one of the above professional design organizations.
Advisor: Jan Cummings, 913-469-8500, ext. 3941
Advisor: Darla Green, 913-469-8500, ext. 3187
Website: Interior Design Student Association
Facebook: Interior Design Student Association
The International Club brings together students from the U.S. and other countries for social and educational activities. Our goals include: supporting new students, hosting activities that increase awareness about world cultures, serving our community, and fundraising for scholarships and club events.
Advisor: David Ellis, 913-469-8500, ext. 3224
Advisor: Carolyn Kadel, 913-469-8500, ext. 3496
Assistant: Barbara Williams, ext. 4756
Website: International Club
- Meet a member of International Club.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational organization comprising of more than 800 colleges worldwide. IVCF provides a range of different services, from prayer meetings that allow students to share needs, to small group Bible studies that are geared to help young people become close friends. The discussions focus on the Bible and Christian living.
Advisor: Brian Balman, 913-469-8500, ext. 3333
Invisible Children
Invisible Children improves the quality of life for war-affected children by providing access to quality education, enhanced learning environments, and innovative economic opportunities for the community. Invisible Children is not offering a handout, but instead, a life-long investment in vulnerable youth. We provide them with quality education and valuable life skills that enable them to take responsibility for their future and the future of their country. To achieve this goal community, we also promote cross-cultural education and continuously look for ways we can better work together in defending the oppressed and promoting peace.
Advisor: Susie Sympson
Facebook: Invisible Children
JCCC Board and Card Game Club
This is a club for students interested in face to face Board, Card and Role-Playing Games. Students will participate in recreational games involving skill, strategy, imagination, and storytelling. This club was formerly named T.H.A.C.O.
Advisor: Omar Conrad, 913-469-8500, ext. 3495
Advisor: Dan Owens, 913-469-8500, ext. 5671
JCCC Chess Club
The JCCC Chess Club is interested in playing chess and entertaining students by helping them learn to play chess. The club is open to all levels of experience. The JCCC Chess Club meets twice weekly to play.
Advisor: Ron Palcic, 913-469-8500, etc. 4566.
Facebook: JCCC Chess Club
JCCC Jr. Chefs Club
The JCCC Jr. Chefs Club is made up of student chef apprentices who are affiliated with the American Culinary Federation. The club’s purpose is to advance the student chefs careers through on the job experience, professional development, and community awareness.
Faculty Advisor: Jerry Marcellus CCC, CCE, 913-469-8500, ext. 3611
JCCC Model United Nations
The primary goal of the JCCC Model United Nations is to increase student involvement at JCCC plus promote international awareness and educational experiences. It promotes the educational value of a diverse community, the political and social enhancement that an insight into diversity, multiculturalism, and global perspectives gives, and the ability to cross lines of difference in order to develop full lives and successful futures. The Model UN encourages students to adopt the habit of the examined life, to reflect upon themselves in relationship to others or teamwork, to take risks, to participate actively in political life and to accept responsibility for their actions. In addition, it encourages students to participate and accept leadership roles.
Advisor: Brian Wright, 913-469-8500, ext. 4266
Website: JCCC Model United Nations
- Learn about the recognition the Model United Nations received this year.
- See how Model United Nations influenced a JCCC alumnus.
Kappa Beta Delta
The purpose of Kappa Beta Delta is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishments among students in the following academic areas: accounting, business administration, business entrepreneurship, business office technology, economics, marketing and management, and paralegal. Kappa Beta Delta also encourages and promotes aspirations toward personal and professional improvement.
Advisor: Doug Copeland, 913-469-8500, ext. 3729
Koinonia
"Koinonia"--the Greek word for "fellowship", was often used to describe the church in the book of Acts. Come join us Monday and Friday as we pray, study the Bible, and share the gospel while growing closer to God and each other. Anyone is welcome, no matter their religion or upbringing. Discussion groups are in the works, or private meetings and Bible studies can be scheduled. We meet Down Under the cafeteria on Monday and Fridays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Advisor: Brian Balman, 913-469-8500, ext. 3333
Email: koinonia.jccc@gmail.com
Facebook: Koinonia
Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) is the fraternal name for the American Criminal Justice Association, a national association comprised of 221 active subordinate chapters located throughout the United States. Most of them are located in colleges and universities that offer criminal justice programs of study, including Johnson County Community College’s Zeta Rho Omega chapter. The objectives of the association are to improve criminal justice learning through educational activities, foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies, promote academic and public awareness of criminal justice issues, and encourage high standards of ethical conduct and professional training within the criminal justice field.
Advisor: Frank Galbrecht, 913-469-8500, ext. 4558
Facebook: Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Zeta Rho Omega chapter
L.U.N.A. welcomes all students, and we strongly believe that only through communication, education, and understanding between students will there be solidarity and love for other cultures. L.U.N.A. encourages all students to join in order to learn more about Latin American culture and to become more knowledgeable about immigration issues.
Advisor: Danny Alexander, 913-469-8500, ext. 3429
Advisor: Mysti Byrd, ext. 4276
- Meet a member of LUNA.
Mind's Eye Student Literary Magazine
Mind's Eye is JCCC's student literary magazine, designed to give students the opportunity to submit art, photography, fiction, poetry, and essays for publication and prizes. Students may also serve as editors for the magazine, reading submissions during the fall semester and deciding which manuscripts to publish.
Advisor: Tom Reynolds, 913-469-8500, ext. 3935
Website: Mind's Eye Literary Club
Mixed Ethnicities and Heritage Alliances
The Mixed Ethnicities and Heritage Alliance strives to establish a community atmosphere within the multi-racial population and raise awareness within our society.
Advisor: Carmaletta Williams, 913-469-8500, ext. 4224
Mobile Intensive Care Technician Student Association
The Mobile Intensive Care Technician Student Association provides an informative and educational forum to increase awareness of the changing dynamics of the EMS field and to keep abreast of activities affecting EMS education at JCCC. MICTSA is open to all JCCC students, with emphasis on students currently enrolled in the MICT program.
Advisor: Bob Parker, 913-469-8500, ext. 4204
M.O.S.A.I.C. – Making Opportunities for Students to Appreciate Inclusiveness
Built on a foundation of respect for cultural diversity, MOSAIC seeks to encourage JCCC students to value diversity, be inclusive of those who differ, improve multicultural relations, and eliminate hate. MOSAIC provides JCCC with events based upon issues of concern to students.
Advisor: Diane Kappen, 913-469-8500, ext. 5642
Muslim Students Association
The Muslim Students Association promotes unity and joint action among Muslim students, arranges and holds congregational prayers and Islamic religious festivals at appropriate times, promotes friendly relations between Muslims and non-Muslim students, and is involved in the intercultural activities, thus promoting intercultural understanding among students.
Refer to Center for Student Involvement for more information.
Organization of Black Collegians
The Organization of Black Collegians is a forum for students of all ethnicities, especially those who are African, African-American, or from the Diaspora, to meet, develop camaraderie, and to share talents, culture and energies with other students and the community. The Organization of Black Collegians is committed to enriching our communities with service to others.
Refer to Center for Student Involvement for more information.
Outdoors Club
The Outdoors Club seeks to educate and inform students about the outdoors. Also, this club will bring together students who have a passion for the outdoors to participate in activities such as fishing and hiking.
Advisor: Frank Syracuse, 913-469-8500, ext. 4154
Website: Outdoors Club
Paramedic Student Association
The Paramedic Student Association is made up of currently enrolled students in JCCC's MICT program. It is engaged in fund-raising activities and public service activities promoting the field of emergency medical care.
Advisor: Bob Parker, 913-469-8500, ext. 4204
Phi Theta Kappa is an Honor Society for students at two-year colleges. Members are encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national activities centered on themes of leadership, service, fellowship, and scholarship. Membership in the JCCC chapter, Alpha Iota Gamma is by invitation only with eligibility based on a 3.5 GPA and 12 completed hours of non-developmental coursework at JCCC. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa and the Kansas Region, please go to www.phithetakappa.org/
Advisor: Pat Decker, 913-469-8500, ext. 2512
Advisor: Sandra Moran, 913-469-8500, ext. 6490
Advisor: Michele Haverkamp, 913-469-8500, ext. 2434
- Meet a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club's purpose is to read, present, and discuss philosophical issues. We aim to both deepen and broaden our members' knowledge and understanding of philosophy.
Advisor: Omar Conrad, 913-469-8500, ext. 3495
Ping-Pong Club
The Ping-Pong Club is dedicated to bring the people of JCCC together through the sport. The club provides a place for students to play in a friendly and competitive atmosphere.
Advisor: John Hanysz, 913-469-8500, ext. 2478
Facebook: Ping-Pong Club
Pre-Medical Club
The Pre-Medical Club is designed to assist those interested in pursuing a career in medicine. This club provides a way for individuals to interact and gain the experience needed to be successful in a medical profession. Some activities planned include visits to universities, meeting with advisors, group volunteer work, and more to come. The Pre-Medical Club is always looking for new members.
Advisor: Mike Martin, 913-469-8500, ext. 3369
Advisor: Deborah Williams, 913-469-8500, ext. 4671
Facebook: Pre-Medical Club
Pre-Pharmacy Club
The Pre-Pharmacy Club provides students who have special interests with the knowledge and direction they need to succeed. Members are prepared for the admission process to pharmacy school and ideas and concerns are shared. The organization seeks to provide students with the tools to make them competitive applicants. Goals will be met through monthly meetings and the opportunity to hear distinguished guest speakers.
Advisor: Darwin Lawyer, 913-469-8500, ext. 3227
Advisor: Jeanne DeHaan, 913-469-8500, ext. 4683
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
The primary purpose of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club is to help JCCC students determine if a career in physical therapy is right for them. We will invite guest speakers with varying experiences in the profession to meet with us. Through community service, we will foster a spirit of team building amongst students and educate them about the current issues in physical therapy community. In addition, we will also help pre-physical therapy students become stronger candidates for physical therapy graduate programs.
Advisor: Pete Peterson, 913-469-8500, ext. 2461
Email: jccc.prept.club@gmail.com
Facebook: JCCC Pre-Physical Therapy Club
Psi Beta
Psi Beta provides an opportunity to discover the exciting happenings in the field of psychology. This organization sponsors speakers, conducts fundraisers, travels to out of town conferences and much more! Psi Beta is a friendly group and is open to all students with any interest in psychology.
Advisor: Michael Rader, 913-469-8500, ext. 3629
Advisor: Brad Redburn, 913-469-8500, ext. 3905
Queers and Allies
Queers and Allies is a place where those across the spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation can come together for socializing, understanding, and support. It is a place where we can use our numbers to show the school and the world who we are and how we live. Q&A invites and encourages everyone to join. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Advisor: Paul Decelles, 913-469-8500, ext. 3395
Advisor: Julia Spence, 913-469-8500, ext. 5657
Facebook: Queers and Allies
Rugby Club
A barbarian's sport played by gentlemen, the Rugby Club meets to train and orient new players, while giving valuable play time to veteran ruggers.
Advisor: Joe Sopcich, 913-469-8500, ext. 4434
Secular Student Alliance
The Secular Student Alliance seeks to organize, unite, educate, and serve students to promote the ideals of scientific and critical inquiry, democracy, secularism, and human-based ethics. The organization provides a forum for secular students to discuss their views and promote their secular values.
Advisor: Patrick T. Lafferty, 913-469-8500, ext. 4532
Simple Truth
Simple Truth wants to provide students with an opportunity to explore the possibilities of spiritual and mental growth and development at their level of desire. Simple Truth is affiliated with the Kansas City Church of Christ.
Advisor: Mike Jeffers, 913-469-8500, ext. 3752
The purpose of the organization shall be to give students the best opportunity to make a difference, develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise.
Advisor: Samira Hussein, 913-469-8500, ext. 3108
Advisor: Lynn Richards, 913-469-8500, ext. 4695
Website: SIFE
- Learn more about the SIFE Food Pantry.
Sigma Kappa Delta
Sigma Kappa Delta strives to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in English language and literature. The group provides cultural stimulation and promotes interest in English on two-year college campuses and in the communities they serve. Sigma Kappa Delta also fosters English in all aspects, including creative and critical writing; promotes good professional interaction among members; and exhibits high standards of academic achievement.
Advisor: Nathan Jones, 913-469-8500, ext. 4964
Simple Truth
Simple Truth wants to provide students with an opportunity to explore the possibilities of spiritual and mental growth and development at their level of desire. Simple Truth is affiliated with the Kansas City Church of Christ. Advisor: Mike Jeffers, 913-469-8500, ext. 3752
SKAI (Student Kansas Association of Interpreters)
Student Kansas Association of Interpreters (SKAI) is a student-governed organization for students enrolled in the Interpreter Training program or the Sign Language certificate program. Bringing students together in this study can be a valuable and rewarding experience.
Advisor: Stacy Storme, 913-469-8500, ext. 4103
Facebook: SKAI
Student Environmental Alliance
The Student Environmental Alliance is dedicated to all issues concerning the care and preservation of the environment. Our primary purpose are educating, sponsoring, participating in, and creating a social atmosphere while promoting environmental awareness and sustainability within our campus community.
Advisor: Steven Giambrone, 913-469-8500, ext. 4779
Facebook: Student Environmental Alliance
- Meet a member of the Student Environmental Alliance.
Student Experimental Theatre (S.E.T.)
S.E.T. offers interested students opportunities to write, develop, direct, and/or act in theatrical venues not associated with the regular academic theater season. The focus of the projects is solely dependent on the interests of the students and may or may not include public performances.
Advisor: Tim Noble, 913-469-8500, ext. 3558
Student Nurses Association
The Student Nurses Association's purpose is to contribute to nursing education in order to provide the highest quality care, offer programs that represent the fundamental interests and concerns of nursing students, and aid in developing the whole person as a professional with responsibility for the health care of people from all walks of life. Activities include involvement in nursing education standards, legislative issues, community affairs and collaborative efforts with nursing and other allied health organizations.
Advisor: Dr. Penny Chura, 913-469-8500, ext. 3383
The Student Senate provides government representation for the JCCC student body and allocates funds in support of student clubs and organizations. The senate is comprised of 25 senators-at-large and five executive board members. Elections for executive board positions take place in the spring semester, with senator elections occurring in the fall.
Advisor: Mindy Kinnaman, 913-469-8500, ext. 3534
Website: Student Senate
Facebook: Student Senate
- Meet the president and vice-president of Student Senate.
Swing Club
To teach students a more modern style of dance that can be applied to today's popular music while having fun dancing.
Advisor: Andy Anderson, 913-469-8500, ext. 3698
Facebook: Swing Club
Turkish Students Association
The Turkish Students Association's goal is to promote peace, dialogue, tolerance, love, compassion, and friendship through Turkish-themed activities.
Advisor: William Stockton, 913-469-8500, ext. 3720
Veteran's Club
The Veteran's Club is an inclusive, non-partisan group that supports all JCCC students connected to military services (Active Duty, Veterans, Reserve, Guard, and their dependants). The club's purpose is to provide networking, social activities, and opportunities to participate in community service and to further the advancement of Veterans in higher education.
Advisor: Kena Zumalt, 913-469-8500, ext. 3924
Email: Veteranservices@jccc.edu
Facebook: Veteran’s Club
Young Life
Young Life College is a non-denominational Christian ministry for college students. Students will participate in on-going local and regional leadership training sessions, as well as Bible studies, fellowship activities, and regional, national, and international mission trips.
Advisor: Tracy Hootman, 913-469-8500, ext. 6204



