STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
There are many benefits gained from joining a student club or organization, including meeting new friends. Club involvement also offers an opportunity for students to learn skills such as time management and group dynamics. These experiences, combined with academic learning, are the ingredients of a well-rounded education. Students are encouraged to join one of the various campus clubs or organizations because the experience gained can last a lifetime. Please take the time to review the list of updated campus clubs by contacting the Student Engagement Coordinator or the Director of Student Activities on your campus.
ANIME MANGA CLUB
Anime Manga Club is comprised of readers of Japanese animation and comic art. The group welcomes students and faculty who are interested in all things Anime, including print, movies, and personal creations.
ART CLUB
Melissa Johnson, Advisor
melissa.johnson@cayuga-cc.edu
Art Club is open to students who are interested in looking at, discussing, and making art. We try to use art to build and connect with the community through campus public art projects and community-based service projects. Each semester Art Club takes field trips to view artwork at museums and galleries in the region. We encourage anyone interested in learning about art, viewing art, and making art to join us.
CAYA (COME AS YOU ARE)
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
CAYA is an organization that celebrates diversity and welcomes students from all ethnic backgrounds in the planning and organizing of various programs and activities. We welcome all students to join the diverse organization that explores cultures and acknowledges commonalities among us. The club goals are based on openness, exposure, and celebration of the diversity on the CCC campus and in the surrounding community. We are stronger as a whole than the sum of our parts.
CAYUGA
COLLEGIAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Corey Zeller, Advisor
czeller@cayuga-cc.edu
The student-run newspaper, The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Collegian, offers students the opportunity to gain experience in news and sports reporting and writing, column, feature writing, copy editing, business advertising, and photography. Members of The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Collegian staff and others also host a weekly new-media show called CAYUGA BYTES. The variety talk show’s theme is Anything and Everything about »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ in a free form new media format which encourages students to contribute whatever they have to showcase as a live guest, on videotape, or through photos!
CAYUGA RECORDS
Michael Cortese, Advisor
cortese@cayuga-cc.edu
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Record Club offers its members the opportunity to further their knowledge of the recording industry by participating in various functions of »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Records, including recording albums, organizing release events, working with local recording artists, and marketing and promoting »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Records albums.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Mark Montgomery, Advisor
montgomery@cayuga-cc.edu
Creative Writing Club at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ invites students from all disciplines to share, write and discuss a wide range of writing: fiction (literary & genre), nonfiction, poetry, plays, scripts, and songs. The club is supportive, non-judgmental, and strives to make writers comfortable when sharing work.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB
Teri Misiaszek, Advisor
misiaszek@cayuga-cc.edu
The Criminal Justice Club provides opportunities to explore and further students’ knowledge of the criminal justice profession through related trips, guest lectures, community service opportunities, and events. This club is open to all who have a desire to learn more about justice.
DANCE CLUB
Kathy Zamniak, Advisor
kathy.zamniak@cayuga-cc.edu
Meet fellow students, local professionals, and alumni to continue exploring your love of Dance at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ. Our group seeks to embellish principles that will benefit mind and body development along with self-worth and discipline. Whether your interests lie in Broadway and Musical Theatre, traditional or contemporary dance, or even if you simply love dancing and the performing arts, Dance Club welcomes you.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLUB
Penelope Lupo, Advisor
plupo@cayuga-cc.edu
The Early Childhood club will provide social and educational support to early childhood students. They will promote early childhood education in the community and provide a forum to exchange ideas and address current issues in early childhood education. The club will engage in community service projects that support young children and early childhood programs.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL CLUB
John Campbell, Advisor
campbell@cayuga-cc.edu
A club organized by and for the benefit of students in Engineering Science as well as Mathematics and Sciences, Computer Technologies, Drafting and Design, Mechanical Technologies, and Electrical Technologies. Here is your chance to interact with faculty and students sharing technical interests to further those interests in technologies by taking field trips to potential transfer schools, plant tours of manufacturing facilities, listening to guest speakers, and attending meetings of professional societies like Manufacturing (SME), Quality Assurance (ASQ,) and Automotive Engineering (SAE).
GIS CLUB
Dr. Abu Badruddin, Advisor
badruddin@cayuga-cc.edu
GIS Club provides an environment for discussion and activities to increase awareness of Geographic Information Systems and its applications both inside and outside the college community. We invite GIS graduates, alumni, community leaders, educators, and professionals into the discussion, hence creating an appreciation of GIS and its potential across the disciplines. Also, we undertake monthly club meetings, field trips, community projects, and provide information about higher education and job opportunities in GIS and related fields.
HARLEQUIN PRODUCTIONS
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Bob Frame, Advisor
framer@cayuga-cc.edu
A main stage/studio theatre structure encourages activity in all aspects of theatrical activity, including acting, directing, production, and backstage work. Participation is based on expressed interest, and plays are selected to fit the interest and abilities of the individuals within the group. No experience is necessary! If you are interested in any facet of theatre productions, you are encouraged to join this organization! See Harlequin Productions.
HISTORY CLUB
Linda Frank, Advisors
lfrank4@cayuga-cc.edu
The History Club welcomes all students who want to learn more about History and enjoy meeting others who share their interests. Our club has visited local museums and historic sites, taken a bike tour along the Erie Canal, traveled to Washington DC, lobbied members of Congress to support the Tubman National Historical Park, and sponsored monthly films. Together with the Art Club, we also maintain historically-themed exhibits in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Library. All majors are welcome, and we especially encourage students in the History Concentration, those interested in careers in museum work, and students who plan to continue their studies in History beyond their time at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
JUDO CLUB
Albert Hughes, Advisor
ahughes1@cayuga-cc.edu
Do Katas, sport judo, ju-no-kata, and self-defense judo sound exciting? This club hopes to promote Kodokan judo and to develop each individual in his/her area of interest to the highest degree. Is this club for you?
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS (NSLS)
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ was started in 2015 and is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members. Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2021, we have 652 members who have access to nearly , an exclusive NSLS job board, a personalized letter of recommendation, and who learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts. to learn more.
NURSING CLUB
Danielle Moran & Edie Smith, Advisors
dmoran@cayuga-cc.edu
edie.smith@cayuga-cc.edu
Are you enrolled in the nursing program? Participation in the nursing club can be an excellent opportunity to collaborate in wellness and community service activities.
PTK (PHI THETA KAPPA)
Sheila Myers, Advisor
sheila.myers@cayuga-cc.edu
robert.humphrey@cayuga-cc.edu
PTK is the National Community Junior College Honor Society with more than 200 chapters in fully accredited community colleges throughout the country. Membership is open to selected students who attain a high scholastic average and who qualify in character and leadership qualities. PTK invites students to join who qualify at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
RADIO AND TELEVISION GUILD (RAT GUILD)
Jeff Szczesniak, Advisor
jeff.szczesniak@cayuga-cc.edu
This club is mostly comprised of students who are pursuing degrees in the telecommunications field. However, membership is open to all interested people. A host of campus activities revolves around this club, which encircles all aspects of broadcasting.
SCIENCE CLUB
Dr. Krista Giglio, Advisor
krista.giglio@cayuga-cc.edu
The Science Club meets every month and is open to any student interested in science or related fields.
SEXUALITY AND GENDER ACCEPTANCE (SAGA)
Dr. Jerimy Blowers, Advisor
jblowers2@cayuga-cc.edu
SAGA’s mission is to provide a safe environment for students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Our goal is to promote acceptance and tolerance within the campus community.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
The SAB was formed by the Faculty-Student Association to plan campus activities at both the Auburn and Fulton campuses such as lectures, stand-up comedians, magicians, concerts, films, and special events. The Board has been very active in providing events and activities that have helped create a vibrant campus atmosphere.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (SGO)
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
An “official” voice for students’ concerns and suggestions, providing leadership and direction for students, whether it be an individual student or club. SGO Executive Officers include a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Student Trustee. All executive positions are elected posts. SGO is responsible for distributing the budgets for student clubs.
TUTOR CLUB
Chris Motto, Advisor
chris.motto@cayuga-cc.edu
The Tutor club is an extension of the Learning Commons – Academic Support providing students with a sense of community, increased awareness of the services available at the CAS, and recruitment of new tutors on campus. Opportunities for civic engagement and learning leadership skills are provided.
VETERANS CLUB
Emily Cameron, Advisor
emily.cameron@cayuga-cc.edu
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s student veterans club is a veteran-focused student group. The club is dedicated to supporting, servicing, and enriching the lives of veterans, immediate family members, and veteran supporters at the college and in the surrounding community.
GAMING CLUB
Dr. Kelly Rowley, Advisor
rowley@cayuga-cc.edu
The Gaming Club promotes the involvement of students with peers, gamers, and others through the use of games. We provide a fun environment for people to expand their social venue and promote success through involvement within the college community.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ was started in 2015 and is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members. Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2021, we have 652 members who have access to nearly , an exclusive NSLS job board, a personalized letter of recommendation, and who learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts. to learn more.
NURSING CLUB
Danielle Moran and Edie Smith, Advisors
dmoran@cayuga-cc.edu
edie.smith@cayuga-cc.edu
Are you enrolled in the nursing program? Participation in the nursing club can be an excellent opportunity to collaborate in wellness and community service activities.
PTK (PHI THETA KAPPA)
Dr. Robert Humphrey, Advisor
robert.humphrey@cayuga-cc.edu
PTK is the National Community Junior College Honor Society with more than 200 chapters in fully accredited community colleges throughout the country. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. PTK club undertakes community service projects each year. We invite students to join who qualify at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
The SAB was formed by the Faculty-Student Association to plan campus activities at both the Auburn and Fulton campuses such as lectures, stand-up comedians, magicians, concerts, films, and special events. The Board has been very active in providing events and activities that have helped create a vibrant campus atmosphere.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (SGO)
Norman Lee, Advisor
leen@cayuga-cc.edu
An “official” voice for students’ concerns and suggestions, providing leadership and direction for students, whether it be an individual student or club. SGO Executive Officers include a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Student Trustee. All executive positions are elected posts. SGO is responsible for distributing the budgets for student clubs.
STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CLUB
The Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club promotes interest in the Occupational Therapy Assistant profession through social activities, service to the community, and professional development events. Membership is open to any »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ student who is enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
TUTOR CLUB
Chris Motto, Advisor
chris.motto@cayuga-cc.edu
The Tutor club is an extension of the Learning Commons – Academic Support providing students with a sense of community, increased awareness of the services available at the CAS, and recruitment of new tutors on campus. Opportunities for civic engagement and learning leadership skills are provided.
VETERANS CLUB
Emily Cameron, Advisor
emily.cameron@cayuga-cc.edu
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s student veterans club is a veteran-focused student group. The club is dedicated to supporting, servicing, and enriching the lives of veterans, immediate family members, and veteran supporters at the college and in the surrounding community.