Student Organizations
Available at the Columbus Campus (C), Grand Island Campus (G), Hastings Campus (H) and Kearney Center (K)
Membership in student organizations can be an important part of college life, both socially and academically.
The Ag Club works to increase student involvement and engagement in agricultural systems and to educate and inform citizens on the importance of agriculture. You’ll participate in leadership opportunities, community service projects and educational field trips.
Membership
Open to all students with an interest in agriculture
Contact Information
Wade Hilker
402-562-1247
wadlonhilker@picturesofcornwall.net
Alpha Delta Nu promotes scholarship and academic excellence in the profession of Nursing. It encourages pursuit of advanced degrees in the Nursing profession, as well as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility and recruits qualified individuals into the profession. Members will help sponsor one educational or recruitment project during the provisional membership period prior to induction, or at the discretion of the advisor.
Membership
Open to all students enrolled in the Nursing program; must have a 3.0 GPA in gen ed courses, and must have earned a "B" at least for all Nursing coursework, with no failures in any Nursing course.
Contact Information
Amanda Rooker
308-398-7594
amandarooker@picturesofcornwall.net
Shari Stickels
308-398-7807
sharistickels@picturesofcornwall.net
The Archery Club unites students and staff who share a passion for archery. Whether you’re an experienced archer or new to the sport, you’re welcome to come and advance your skills and knowledge in a safe, controlled and accessible shooting environment.
Membership
Open to all CCC students and staff
Contact Information
Dale Long
402-461-2549
dlong@picturesofcornwall.net
The Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational ministry committed to bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to all students. You’ll meet with other students each week for study and discussion.
Membership
Open to all students
Contact Information
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Columbus Bob Becker |
Grand Island Nick Freelend Rachel Brown |
The Criminal Justice Student Association works to develop leadership, cultivate fellowship among the students of CCC, promote volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow members to learn through service activities that meet community needs and provide members with educational and networking opportunities in all areas of the criminal justice field, including Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections
Activities include:
- Field trips
- Campus events
- Networking with students and faculty
- Opportunity to become a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society
Membership
Open to current criminal justice majors in good standing with the college at all CCC campuses and centers, and to other CCC students in good standing who support the purpose of the organization.
Contact Information
Grand Island
Michael David
308-398-7532
michaeldavid@picturesofcornwall.net
The Dance Team gives you an opportunity to perform dance routines at home athletic contests and to support athletic activities.
Membership
Membership by audition
Contact Information
Brenda Preister
402-562-1204
brendapreister@picturesofcornwall.net
The Diversity (Different Individuals Valuing Each other Regardless of Skin, Intellect, Talents, or Years) Club works to develop leadership, cultivate fellowship, and promote volunteerism among the students of CCC and to increase communication and awareness of the many differing identities.
Membership
Open to all students and staff
Contact Information
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Grand Island Maria Lopez |
Hastings Tara Bialis |
If you’re interested in the Fine and Performing Arts, you’ll find opportunities for performance, leadership and scholarship. Music ensembles include Spectrum, Concert Band and the College Choir. Theatre performances include two main stage productions each year and other opportunities such as student directed one-acts and the improv team.
Membership
Open to all interested students; scholarships, select ensembles and on-stage roles by audition.
Contact Information
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Vocal Music Jeff Kitson |
Theatre Stephanie Tschetter |
The Multicultural Club and the FOCUS Club promote diversity and harmony at CCC. As a member, you’ll help organize student activities, participate in student recruitment and outreach events, and do fundraising for program and student projects.
Membership
Open to all students and staff.
Contact Information
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Grand Island Maria Lopez |
Columbus CoLynn Paprocki |
Columbus Cindy Sanchez |
The Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) and Prism promote and educate about safety, dignity, and respect for students of all genders and sexual orientations and strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Membership
Open to all students and staff
Contact Information
| Hastings Taylor Carkoski 402-461-2484 taylorcarkoski@picturesofcornwall.net |
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The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Club will allow you to experience the hospitality industry and take advantage of different learning styles not available in the regular HMRM lab. You’ll also participate in community service activities and take field trips.
Membership
Open to HMRM students in good standing with the college.
Contact Information
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Lindsay Higel Rhonda O'Brien |
Courtney Rempe Dylan Krings |
Intercollegiate athletics give you a chance to participate in these varsity sports: women’s basketball, softball and volleyball and men’s basketball, golf and soccer. Teams compete under the auspices of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Membership
Membership through team tryouts.
Contact Information
Mary Young
402-562-1492
myoung@picturesofcornwall.net
Have fun through a variety of intramural and informal sports throughout the year. The schedule is posted on bulletin boards and includes activities such as sand volleyball, coed volleyball, 4-on-4 basketball, dodge ball, flag football and an annual Elks Golf Tournament.
Membership
Open to all students and staff.
Contact Information
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Columbus Austin Patzel |
Grand Island Nick Freelend |
Hastings Kimberly Milovac |
The Mechatronics Club develops leadership and cultivates friendship. It promotes volunteerism and the development of professional attitudes and interests capable students in Mechatronics. You will participate in special projects that allow club members to learn through providing service to the community.
Membership
Open to all students
Contact Information
Kearney
Jared Pettit
308-338-4010
jaredpettit@picturesofcornwall.net
Your creative side wants a place to excel. You only need training. Media Arts students specialize in broadcasting, graphic arts, multimedia, photography, video or the web. Your creativity is focused in fun and useful ways as you learn through community service learning projects, showcase your work on our student-designed website or on social media, or go on air at campus radio station KCNT. Members can work on The Black Squirrel, an online campus newspaper and assist with public design needs.
Membership
Open to Media Arts students.
Contact Information
Beth Kavan
402-461-2580
elizabethkavan@picturesofcornwall.net
The National Society of Leadership and Success offers you the opportunity to participate in empowering, skill-building leadership activities and to be the voice of student ideas, concerns and suggestions to the administration. The NSLS hosts a national speaker broadcast series for the public; has student representatives on various campus committees; and organizes the on-campus food and hygiene pantries, 5k run, trash pickup, holiday toy drives and blood drives.
Membership
Students with at least part-time status and a 2.5 GPA and who pay a fee to begin the membership process.
Contact Information
Grand Island
Meghan May
308-398-7436
meghanmay@picturesofcornwall.net
Through Phi Theta Kappa, you can develop your leadership and service skills, exchange ideas and share fellowship in an intellectual climate, and stimulate interest in continuing academic excellence. You’ll also help with such activities as the bloodmobile, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Easter Egg Hunt, America’s Promise/Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Read and recycling projects.
Membership
Students with at least 12 completed credits hours and a 3.5 GPA.
Contact Information
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Columbus Staci Prellwitz |
Grand Island and Kearney Ruth Kirkland |
Hastings Julie Mullen |
SALUTE promotes scholarship, encourages intellectual development, promotes research and fosters the spirit of intellectual development. It confers distinction for high achievement, promotes leadership development, stimulates student and faculty dialogue, enriches the intellectual environment of higher education institutions and encourages high standards of practice and ethical behavior. SALUTE promotes attitudes of professional responsibility for the public good. Members recognize high achievement and hold induction ceremonies
Membership
Open to students released or discharged from active military services honorably, who are enrolled at CCC and have completed at least 12 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Contact Information
ColumbusPatti Lee-Smith Grand IslandBarry Horner
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HastingsJordan Janssen KearneyShawn Patsios |
SkillsUSA provides you with training in leadership and personal skills such as dependability, teamwork, communications and customer relations. You’ll also build your confidence through competition, leadership development and service projects.
Membership
Open to all CCC students in good standing in their academic program.
Contact Information
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Hastings Reba Skalka |
Through the Student Activities Advisory Committee, you can help plan special and social events for the campus. A representative is part of the campus committee structure as a spokesperson for student ideas, concerns, and suggestions.
Membership
Open to any student in good standing with the college.
Contact Information
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Columbus Austin Patzel
Krynn Larsen |
Grand Island Nick Freelend |
Hastings Kimberly Milovac |
The Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association focuses on dental hygiene education, licensure and practice and promotes oral health care as part of total health. As a member, you’ll attend state and local dental hygienist’s meetings and student/faculty workshops, do fundraising for the organization and promote National Dental Hygiene Month.
Membership
Open to students accepted into CCC’s Dental Hygiene program.
Contact Information
Wanda Cloet
402-461-2470
wcloet@picturesofcornwall.net
The Student Occupational Therapy Association provides opportunities for OTHA students to enhance knowledge and experience of the occupational therapy profession through professional education and community and social activities. You will participate in fundraising, social interaction, hosting guest speakers, attending conferences, lunch and learn/seminars and volunteer opportunities.
Membership
Open to all students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum
Contact Information
Grand Island
| Callie Watson 308-398-7469 calliewatson@picturesofcornwall.net |
CCC’s Student Veterans of America chapters advocate for veterans, service members and their supporters at and outside of the college and work to enhance students’ professional and leadership development. You’ll help organize veteran student activities; participate in student recruitment, community service and outreach events; fundraise for projects and leadership retreats; and host Veterans Day and Memorial Day events. For more information, go to the student veteran organizations page.
Membership
Open to all students, including veterans, active duty, reservist, National Guard, and dependents.
Contact Information
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Columbus Patti Lee-Smith |
Grand Island Barry Horner |
Hastings Jordan Janssen |
The Students 4 Sustainability is a college-wide organization for students who are interested in learning more about sustainability and human interactions with the environment. You’ll meet virtually with students from across the college, complete projects and participate in service-learning activities.
Membership
Open to all students.
Contact Information
| Ben Newton 308-398-7962 benjaminnewton@picturesofcornwall.net |
If you have a disability or are disadvantaged, the TRiO Student Success Club will provide you with support, leadership opportunities and the opportunity to reach your potential for academic and career success. The club sponsors community service socialization and information sharing opportunities; offers orientation each August for new students; and supports special accommodations, advocacy, progress monitoring, counseling, tutoring and other services.
Membership
Open to students chosen as TRiO/SSS participants.
Contact Information
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Columbus Eric Lopez |
Grand Island AJ Hodtwalker |
Hastings Tara Bialas |
For more information, view the student activities calendar, sign up below or contact:
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Columbus Campus Heidi Acton |
Grand Island Campus Kazia Marquez
308-398-7417
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Hastings Campus Susan Klusman |