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Student Clubs & Organizations
2009 - 2010 (revised October 2009)
Active Minds
Advisor – Miguel Rivera, 506-3814, Daytona Campus 100/205
Active Minds is a club that will bring mental health awareness and education to our campus. The club will utilize peer outreach to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues and symptoms, as well as provide information about valuable resources and will encourage students to seek help if help is needed.
African American Student Union (AASU)
Advisors - Lennette Stewart, 506-3260, Daytona Campus 500/113
Warnell Vickers, 785-2061, DeLand Campus 7/151
The AASU is dedicated to promoting a better understanding of African American culture and influencing positive interaction among all cultures in the college community. The main focus of the AASU is the unification, support and nurturance of African American and Pan African students through programs and services that enhance academic performance, personal excellence, self-esteem, community awareness and equality.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Advisor – Richard Doolin, 506-4714, Daytona Campus 410/111
This club provides many opportunities for pre-med or pre-pharmacy majors to connect with each other on campus throughout the AMSA’s national network of members and alumni. Membership in the AMSA opens the door for many scholarship opportunities and makes an excellent resume listing.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Advisor – Bethany Creamer, 506-3756, Daytona Campus 300/236
ASID offers students the opportunity to prepare for rewarding careers in interior design by belonging to the leading association representing designers, industry and students. Through ASID membership, students can participate in a wide variety of learning experiences. Through interaction with thousands of practitioners and industry contacts, student members gain insight into the interior design profession.
Association of Student Surgical Technologists (ASST)
Advisor – Dana Earnest, 506-3747, Daytona Campus 320/428
The Association of Student Surgical Technologists promotes an awareness of the profession to the students of Daytona State College as well as the community. It is an avenue that provides exposure of the Surgical Technology student to professionals in their field, so that they may find employment upon graduation from the program.
Bachelor of Applied Science Club (BAS)
Advisor – Shana Gartlan, 506-3709, Daytona Campus 150/407B
The purpose of this organization is to promote academic success, career development, fellowship and community service among students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program. This organization embraces the belief that the study and practices of the principles of supervision and management adds economic and social value to the workplace and the community. All students in the Bachelor of Applied Science program are eligible to join the organization. All pre-BAS DSC students are also invited to join the club.
Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM)
Advisor - Job Clement, 506-3403, Daytona Campus 330/214b
The BCM is a Christian organization open to all denominations. Affiliated with the Halifax Baptist Association, the BCM has participated in many campus activities, such as the annual Cultural Festival, blood drives, Spring Break promotions, and luncheons for international students.
Business Club at Daytona State College
Advisors - Deanna Knight, 506-3295, Daytona Campus 200/406
John Weiss, 506-3792, Daytona Campus 200/426
Thaddeaus Mounkurai, 506-3545, Daytona Campus 330/216
Diana Joy Colarussa, 506-3606, Daytona Campus 200/406
The purpose of this club is to promote business education and enhance business principles and ethics. This association will act pursuant to federal, state, local, and college laws and regulations.
Campus Crusade for Christ (CCFC)
Advisors – Warnell Vickers, 785-2061, DeLand Campus 7/151
Cindy McAvoy, 506-3354, Daytona Campus 100/205
John McNeeley, 246-4808, Flagler Campus 2/113
This club is an interdenominational student Christian organization that provides regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible, including prayer services. This club provides opportunities for fellowship, encouragement and spiritual development among members.
Catholic Campus Ministry
Advisors – Eileen Whitwam, 506-3731, Daytona Campus 320/317
The purpose of our club is to provide spiritual education and faith formation for students of the Catholic faith and those interested in it, to enable the members to build a greater sense of community via social activities and to serve the local community as a means of witnessing our faith.
Chess Club
Advisors – Max Nagiel, 506-3829, Daytona Campus 200/414
The purpose of this club is to provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff of Daytona State College to learn how to play the game of chess; play chess against their peers; organize bi-yearly tournaments to participate in; and promote leadership, management, and democratic skills though officer positions.
Dance Club
Advisor - Kevin Veiga, 506-3183, Daytona Campus 220/217
The dance club’s purpose is to provide an extra-curricular opportunity for students interested in learning and performing various dance styles and techniques.
Environmental Club
Advisor – Debra Woodall, 506-3765, Daytona Campus 410/228
The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for students to actively participate in the improvement of the environment around campus and in our community as well as the world in general, and thereby realize that the solutions to world problems can be achieved through individual and small group involvement.
Falcons Cheerleading Club
Advisor - Denise Henson, 506-3307, Daytona Campus, 310/246
Coach - Samantha Payne, (386 569-1145
The Falcon Cheerleaders perform at all men’s and women’s home-court basketball games. These young men and women perform at various campus events, in addition to hosting fundraisers and participating in community service projects throughout the year.
Florida Nursing Student Association (FNSA)
Advisors – Wanda Lear, 506-3725, Daytona Campus 320/226
Karen Reilly, 506-3742, Daytona Campus 320/316
The FNSA is part of a national nursing association, which serves as a vehicle for nursing career development and educational advancement in the nursing profession. The FNSA has been involved in campus health fairs and other events.
Global Friends – International Student Organization
Advisor – John Brady, 506-3837, Daytona Campus 330/205
Global Friends is dedicated to promoting friendship and understanding among the many cultures that students represent at Daytona State College.
The organization sponsors annual events such as the International Dinner and participates in the college wide Cultural Festival.
Gospel Ensemble
Advisor – Ursula Scott, 506-3916, Daytona Campus 100/207
The Gospel Ensemble seeks to honor God in song by unifying students of various backgrounds and vocal ability to provide a service to the community, promote leadership skills and a sense of community.
Health Information Management Student Association (HIMSA)
Advisor - Nancy Thomas, 506-3748, Daytona Campus 320/548
HIMSA promotes career and educational development for students of the college’s Health Information Management program.
The organization has been active in many student events, such as Abilities Awareness Day and Student Welcome Back events.
History Club
Advisor - Dr. Nancy Duke, 506-4838, Flagler Palm Coast Campus
The History Club formed in the spring of 1997 in an effort to unite students interested in history and current events. The club has recently sponsored history film series, lectures, and field trips to historic sites.
Human Services Club (HSC)
Advisors – Dr. Olu Eniwaye, 506-3746, Daytona Campus 200/101
The Human Services Club was formed during the 1996-97 school year by students enrolled in the Human Services Program. The club introduces the students to the human services and social work professions, through guest speakers and participation in professional conferences and community activities.
Humanities Club
Advisor – Vincent Piazza 785-2079, DeLand Campus 7/156
We discuss world cultural topics; enhance student knowledge; encourage open discussion in the field of arts and history; stimulate multi-cultural interest and consequent enrichment of tests in the DeLand Library as well as campus arts; inform students of college programs and initiatives; organize field trips; and expand critical thinking.
In Motion Student Newspaper
Advisor – Elena Jarvis, 506-3268, Daytona Campus 300/221
The Daytona State College student newspaper, In Motion, is published monthly during the Fall and Spring academic terms. In Motion accepts letters to the editor from students, staff and faculty, as well as article submissions. You can gain valuable skills and experience by becoming a staff writer, artist, photographer or advertising sales representative. For more information, contact In Motion at 506-3686, or HYPERLINK "mailto:InMotion@DaytonaState.edu" InMotion@DaytonaState.edu.
Leo Omega
Advisor – Lynn Hawkins, 785-2051, DeLand Campus 4/129
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding.
Literary Society
Advisor – Elena Jarvis, 506-3268, Daytona Campus 300/221
The Literary Society is dedicated to promoting interest in creative writing. In the past, the organization has published an annual collection of short stories and poetry.
Philosophy Club
Advisor – Richard Grego, 506-3342, Daytona Campus 540/220
The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to examine, discuss, and speculate on social, psychological, scientific, metaphysical and cultural issues, and events of philosophical interest.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Advisors - Victor Pareja (Chapter Advisor) 506-4184, ATC Campus 215H
Casey Blanton (Daytona Campus Advisor) 506-3802, Daytona Campus 120/211D
Harry Shoff (Deland Campus Advisor) 785-2036, DeLand Campus 4/211
Nancy Duke (Flagler/Palm Coast Campus Advisor) 246-4838, Flagler Campus 1/116C
Heather Bonila (New Smyrna Campus Advisor) 423-6345, New Smyrna Campus 2/115
Phi Theta Kappa is a national honors society with a chapter (Mu Rho) recognized at DSC. The local chapter has officers and Advisors at all campuses. This is one of the most active student organizations at the college.
Psychology Club
Advisors - Alice Godbey (Daytona Campus) 506-3751, 330/207
Amy Osmon (Daytona Campus) 506-3537, 330/208
John McNeeley (Flagler Campus Advisor), 246-4808, Flagler Campus 2/113
The Psychology Club is an organization designed for students that are interested in, or plan on majoring in psychology. The Psychology Club meets regularly during the Fall and Spring semesters. The primary focus of the Psychology Club is to enhance the academic and personal interests of students interested in psychology by scheduling open forums, academic exchange, and scholarly presentations from faculty and guest speakers.
Rotaract Club
Advisor – Ram Nayar , 506-3776, Daytona Campus 410/110
The purpose of the Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.
Science Club
Advisor – Kathy Warren, 246-4830, Flagler Campus 2/106B
To promote an interest in science through hands-on learning activities and workshops; and to help our community and college through service.
Sigma Beta Delta (SBD)
Advisor – Michael Avery, 506-4378, Daytona Campus, 150/400F
International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration
SBD encourages and recognizes scholarships among students of Business Management, and Administration. For BAS students enrolled at Daytona State College who meet academic excellence. SBD students are the upper 20% of their class, at the time of invitation to membership, and have completed of at least one-half of the degree program in which they are enrolled.
Sigma Kappa Delta
Advisor – Sam Goldstein, 506-3617, Daytona Campus 320/240
Heather McDonald, 506-3443, Daytona Campus 540/203
To recognize academic success in English; to promote fellowship between students interested in academic success in English; and to develop the skills of its members.
Soccer Club
Advisors – Nick Petropouleas, 506-3409, Daytona Campus 330/211
Michael Phelan, 506-3486, Daytona Campus 130/110
Our purpose is to develop, promote and administer the game of soccer among DSC students.
Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA)
Advisor - Pam Ridilla, 785-2093, DeLand Campus 6/104
The purpose of this club is to promote dental hygiene,represent dental hygiene students, and to contribute to the improvement of the oral health of the community.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisors – Bruce Cook, 506-4417, Daytona Campus 130/116
Warnell Vickers, 785-2061, DeLand Campus 7/151
John McNeely, 246-4808, Flagler Campus 2/113
Melinda Hamilton, 423-6321, New Smyrna Campus 1/108
The purpose of the Student Government Association is to facilitate communication between students and college administrators and to encourage college policies and procedures that meet the needs of students in the areas of academics, activities and services.
The SGA holds open meetings each Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in building 130, room 154 on the Daytona Campus.
Student Massage Therapy Association (SMT)
Advisor – Richard Smith, 506-3229, Daytona Campus 320/137
To further educate the community about the profession of Massage Therapy and to represent the college in community outreach events by linking the program to the community, school, and staff.
Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Association (SOTA)
Advisor – Mary Beth Craig-Oatley, 506-3624, Daytona Campus 320/115
SOTA is part of a national organization, which promotes the profession of occupational therapy. SOTA has been very active in student events on an off campus, including Abilities Awareness Day, the SGA yard sale and Welcome Student days.
Student Paralegal Association (SPA)
Advisor – Linda Cupick, 506-3511, Daytona Campus 200/418A
The purpose of the Daytona State College Student Paralegal Association is to promote the paralegal education, and enhance appreciation of principles and ethics. This association will act pursuant to federal, state, local, and College laws and regulations, as well as, the Constitutional Laws of the Daytona State College SPA Club.
Student Photography Association
Advisor – Roger Linke, 506-3587, Daytona Campus 530/227A
This club is for students who are serious about the art of photography. The primary purpose of the organization is to provide Daytona State College photo students with opportunities to network with Daytona State College alumni and professionals in photography fields through workshops, field trips, lectures, portfolio critiques and mentoring programs.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association (SPTA)
Advisor – Robert Wagner, 506-3752, Daytona Campus 320/454
SPTA was formed in 1996-97 in conjunction with the introduction of a physical therapy training program at the college. The club has been active in various student events during the past year, and organized a few fund-raisers and activities.
Student Respiratory Care Association (SRCA)
Advisor – Aggie Garrison, 506-3780, Daytona Campus 320/453
The purpose of the SRCA is to promote public awareness of Respiratory Therapy as a field of medical practice through combining social activities, educational goals, and service projects. To expose the Respiratory Care student to a network of professionals within the health care field to aid them in future employment. This club also promotes recognition of the Respiratory Care Program at the College.
Student Support Services Club (SSS)
Advisors - Michelle Wallis, 506-3584, Daytona Campus 500/109
The purpose of this organization is to promote involvement in campus based activities to enhance the campus/college experience. The club is involved with fund-raisers, community service projects, leadership activities, cultural enrichment activities, and campus activities. Students must be a participant of Student Support Services to be a member of the club. We are housed in the Learning Center, but that does not mean every student who participates in the Learning Center’s services is eligible.
Surf Club
Advisor – Bruce Cook, 506-4417, Daytona Campus 130/116
The purpose of this club is to actively involve students with helping the environment, increase awareness about the coastal waters and surrounding environment. We will be interacting with other clubs and organizations of similar interest. We will be representing our school by competing in the National Scholastic Surfing Association’s College division, against other colleges.
Swim Club
Advisor – Amanda Bender, 506-4508, Daytona Campus 310/125
The objective and purpose of this club is to promote amateur swimming on an instructional and competitive level through supervised practices; provide members with the opportunity to improve their fitness level; and fostering the spirit of sportsmanship among its members.
Theatre Arts Club
Advisor –Geoffrey Kershner, 506- 4607, Daytona Campus 220/221
The purpose of this club is to create an environment for students who want to pursue their interest or career in the arts as well as expand their knowledge and appreciation of the many diverse forms of creative expression.
