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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Information regarding clubs, activities, and events can all be found in the HCC Student Handbook, HCC Catalog, and in the Student Life office located in Student Services in the Community Commons Building. The following is a list of the student organizations currently being offered at HCC. Students are free to start their own organization or join any of the following:
If have a good idea for a club and others are interested, contact Amanda Barnard, Student Life Secretary, at (309) 268-8355 for information on how to form a club. Alpha Beta GammaAlpha Beta Gamma promotes the interests of students pursuing careers in business and will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about businesses outside of the classroom. Alpha Beta Gamma is a national business honor society for two year colleges in which specific requirements must be met for membership. To learn more contact Hal Wendling at (309) 268-8577. BacchusOur purpose is to provide peer education and mentorship on healthy living and safety through a variety of programs. These programs consist of BACCHUS led campus events, cooperation and integration of prevention and awareness during all other campus events to include sporting, entertainment and other leisure or official functions. In addition, we organize peer educational presentations and refer students to local supporting programs if they are in need of, or request further assistance. Our primary focus is on education through peer communication and mentorship, on the effects of alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse, personal fitness and nutrition, healthy living (life skills and self care), safe sex education and STD prevention, violence prevention and awareness, and peer intervention. To learn more contact Celeste Bradley at (309) 268-8029. Campus Crusade for ChristThe Christian Life Club is a non-denominational organization for
students looking for a place of fellowship. All students are welcome
to participate. For more information contact Amanda Barnard, Student Life Secretary,
at (309) 268-8355. Chi Gamma Iota (Club for Veterans)The goals of Chi Gamma Iota are to help in the facilitation of
the transition of reforming soldiers and veterans from the life
they have lived, to the academic achievements that awaits them.
The club meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion
Hall on North St. in Normal. For more information contact David
Lewis at (309) 268-8590. Chinese Student AssociationThe purpose of the Chinese Student Association is to develop leadership
and team work skills, promote diversity through involvement in cultural
activites like the Chinese New Year and the Moon Festival, and to
participate in other activities that enrich student life. For more
information contact Dr
Ruifang Cao at (309) 268-8592. Culture ClubFounded in the fall of 2007, Culture Club is designed to promote
diversity and explore other cultures by providing informational
programs and hosting international activities. Past Culture Club
activities have included the promotion of international holidays
around the world (i.e. Mexican Flag Day, National Tartan Day, etc.),
an international film night, a Chinese Cooking Session, and an International
Fashion Show. Culture Club meets twice per month. If you are interested
in joining, please contact Shanon
Dickerson at (309) 268-8664. First STEP Environmental ClubThe Environmental Club strives to increase awareness of environmental
issues in the college and community. First
STEP attempts to assist Heartland Community College in attaining
its environmental goals through Earth Day activities, participation
in community events, wetlands and prairie restoration on campus,
and by sponsoring speakers for students and community members. Contact
Mark Finley at (309)
268-8642 or Janet
Beach-Davis at (309) 268-8513 for more information. Freely Speaking Toastmaster ClubThe purpose of Toastmasters is to teach people how to speak in public through speech contests, educational workshops, and educational meetings. The group meets two Tuesdays per month, at 7:00pm. Intramural LeaguesIntramural leagues are available for basketball, volleyball and
softball. For more information contact Amanda Barnard, Student Life Secretary,
at (309) 268-8355. Nursing ClubThe Nursing Club offers support to nursing students by providing
resources geared toward the nursing profession. This club, available
only to those admitted to the HCC Nursing Program, also provides
a support mechanism for the demands of the nursing curriculum. To
learn more contact Sue Koos
at (309) 268-8751. Outdoor Exploration ClubThe Outdoor Exploration Club give students the opportunity to venture into areas such as spelunking, canoeing, hiking and more. Students experience the excitement and education only "Mother Nature" can provide. Contact Glen Bush at (309) 268-8621 for more information. Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Omega XI ChapterPhi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for community colleges.
To be nominated for the society, a student must have completed at
least 12 credit hours with a grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Members take part in social, community, and fundraising activities.
Phi Theta Kappa promotes student development in four core areas:
fellowship, scholarship, leadership and service. Opportunities include
state and national conferences, as well as many scholarships. Interested
students are encouraged to visit www.ptk.org
for more information. Contact Gayle
Johnson at (309) 268-8023 or Cindy
Johnson at (309) 268-8647 to learn more. Rotaract ClubThrough community service projects Rotaractors help improve the lives of people around them. Annual events include:
These activities help to develop leadership and professional skills
and establish a network of friends. Contact Pamela
Sweetwood at (309) 268-8168 for more information. Sigma Kappa DeltaThe Iota Gamma Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD), the English Honor's Society for Two Year Colleges has just completed its first full year as a student organization at HCC. During the past year SKD participated in book drives, scholarship fund-raising, poetry readings, "literary" film sponsorships and more. SKD members also enjoyed a Shakespeare play at Ewing manor, attendance at a lecture by internationally renowned scholar Stanley Fish, and the opera Die Fledermaus at ISU. To become a member, students must:
"Spectator" Student NewspaperThe "Spectator," Heartland's own student newspaper, provides students the opportunity to explore their own interests in the journalism, writing, and literature fields. Opportunities are available for writing, editing, design, photography and much more. The "Spectator" reports on what's happening. Students interested in earning credit may enroll in COMM 296, Newspaper Production. This course transfers as an elective. If you are interested in writing or doing artwork for a student newspaper, contact Susan Salazar at (309) 268-8620. Student Government & Student TrusteeThe Student Government and Student Trustee attempt to provide representation for the interests, needs, goals, and expectations of the student. To learn more contact Amanda Barnard, Student Life Secretary, at (309) 268-8355. Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC)SLACers organize activities such as booksales, poetry readings and Spring and FallFest activities. In addition, SLAC is a forum for students to become involved in library issues, programs and discussions. To learn more contact Carol Reid at (309) 268-8279. T.E.A.C.H.The T.E.A.C.H. (Tomorrow’s Educators And Children’s Heroes) Association is an organization for those interested in becoming teachers. Founded in the fall of 2005, this organization has been involved in several activities including: tutoring students, collecting school supplies, raising money for various causes, and sponsoring Teacher Appreciation Week for HCC faculty. This organization allows those who want to become teachers a chance to network with others with similar career goals, gain valuable leadership skills, obtain experiences by volunteering to work with children and learn more about scholarships and potential job opportunities. If you want to be a teacher, then you will want to be a part of this group. Join the T.E.A.C.H. Association today! Contact Karen Shaw at (309) 268-8581 for more information. Technology ClubThe Technology Club provides diverse opportunities for students
to socialize with each other and to advance their skills and knowledge
in broad areas of technology. The following chapter additions are
currently under consideration:
Contact Kim Travers
at (309) 268-8851 for more information. V.E.R.S.E.Members of V.E.R.S.E. (Verbal Expressions Rejecting Society's Expectations)
provide educational entertainment -- modeling shows, poetry summits,
dance teams and small productions. The club meets every Tuesday.
Contact David Lewis
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Heartland
Community College is dedicated to offering students not only opportunities
within the classroom but also opportunities outside the walls of
the classroom. One manner in which HCC does this is through
its Student Life Program. Heartland Community College's Student
Life Program offers a variety of student organizations, activities,
and events for the student to enjoy.
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