Student Activities
 
 

The Student Activities Office (GW110) is located on the lower level of Green Woods Hall. The office is responsible for the operation of a variety of student- centered services such as student insurance, lost and found (also at the Information Center in Founders Hall),  event ticket sales, parking permits, and housing lists. This office also promotes student-sponsored educational, cultural, and recreational programs through clubs and the Student Senate.

The Student Senate, advised by Kathy Chapman, also works closely with this office in the budgeting of the Student Activities Fund.

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  Clubs and Organizations

Criminal Justice Association - Promotes the Criminal Justice Program at NCCC through speakers, programs and scholarship. Advisor: Barry D'Onofrio

Early Childhood Education - Promotes the well-being of the children and parents of the Child Development Center through activities, meetings, and fund-raising to benefit the Child Development Center. It encourages parent involvement and communication at the Child Development Center and in the College community. It develops a connection between the College students, the Child Development Center, and the surrounding community. Advisor: Linda Day

Fine Art Society - Provides art-oriented activities for all students who wish to participate in exhibits and presentations of student work. This club also sponsors lectures and trips to museums and galleries. Advisor: Janet Nesteruk

History Association

Medical Assisting - Provides meetings and social gatherings to bring together those people interested in health and health-related careers. Educates students, faculty and the general public on pertinent aspects of good health and disease prevention. This club promotes better health habits throughout the community and raises money to be added to the general scholarship fund in the club's name. Advisor: Barbara Berger

Northwest Deaf Club - The Northwest Deaf Club brings together deaf and hard-of-hearing students and students of American Sign Language for cultural, social and recreational activities. It promotes overall development of club members. It develops knowledge and skill in parliamentary procedures and helps students gain experience in group decision making. Advisor: Kellyann Parry

Northwest Educators of Tomorrow - Provides members with practical classroom experiences to enrich their future education as future educators. Advisor: Sharon Gusky

Peer Educators - Promotes and encourages healthy life choices through student training, awareness programs, information dissemination and community building. Advisor: Kathy Chapman

PTK Honor Society

Recreation Club - Provides healthy recreational and social activities for recreation majors and others interested in recreation. Advisor: Clark Schroeder

Student Health Insurance

CAVT -Connecticut Association of Veterinary Technicians

Ski and Snowboarding Club - Provides the opportunity for students (beginners, intermediates, advanced) to ski on a variety of terrain; promotes skiing as a student social activity, encourages non-skiers to learn to ski, and encourages both downhill and cross-country skiing as lifetime skills. Advisor: Steve Frazier

Spanish Club - The purpose of this club is to educate the college and community about Latin Culture, to participate in cultural activities and to promote community service. Advisor: Jessica Treat

Spectrum - Provides the opportunity to learn about the cultures represented in its membership and the world by taking off-campus excursions, socializing with each other, and offering cultural events. It provides academic/personal problem-solving support as a group. Advisor: Denise Linden

Student Senate - Student Activity Funds are disbursed and students' interests represented under the Constitution of the Northwestern Connecticut Community College Association. The Senate is composed of nineteen Senators - seven from the Freshman Class, Seven from the Sophomore Class, and five officers. Elections for Freshman vacancies are held by the first week of October.

The Senate administers the Student Activities Fund, charters student clubs and organizations, allocates funds to them and coordinates their activities, and is regarded as the official representative body for students. In this capacity, the Senate has the authority to consult and make recommendations to the faculty and administration regarding matters affecting student welfare. Advisor: Kathy Chapman

Women's Club - Promotes networking and dissemination of information among women students and the NCCC community. Advisor: Patricia Owen