The Mount offers many opportunities for students to participate in organizations and clubs.

CURRICULUM CLUBS

Art Club
The purpose of the Art Club is to stimulate interest in the visual arts within the school and community. Activities of the club in past years have included trips to various art museums in New England and New York.

CIS Club (Computer Information Systems)
The purpose of this organization shall be to increase awareness in computer technology and career opportunities as well as to provide an environment to allow CIS students to share knowledge, skills and information.

Computer Graphic Design Club
This group was formed in an attempt to increase awareness in communication technology of the future and to stimulate interest in graphic design within the College and the community.

Dental Hygienist Club
This group was formed to serve as the official association of the dental hygiene program students through which administration may communicate with the hygiene students as a body and also that the students may have a voice to the administration through such association, to promote the dental hygiene program at MWCC, and to bring about awareness of the program and participate in the college health program activities.

Early Childhood Education Club
The propose of this organization shall be to gather educators and future educators for increased understanding and open discussion of issues and trends that affect the early childhood eduction community. Furthermore, the organization will foster a collegial atmosphere among organization members and continue to enhane outreach to the children and families of the Garrison Center for Early Childhood Education.

Green Society
The propose of this organization is to increase awareness to members through further participation of education outside the classroom, to stimulate interest in the greenhouse and the Natural Resource program within the college and to the community, and to promote and develop ideas for the interest and welfare of the greenhouse and Natural Resource curriculum at the College. Membership is open to all MWCC students, faculty and alumni.

Human Service Club
The purpose of this club shall be to form a group of students to search for and assess the needs of the community and to utilize the group’s potential as helping members of that society by extending the helping process to others. All members of MWCC and its faculty are welcome to participate in all aspects of the Human Service Club and become part of a helping resource in the College community.

Legal Studies Group
The purpose of the Legal Studies Group is to provide an avenue to advance the legal education of students; to provide a forum for legal ideas and discussion; and to provide an opportunity to observe legal procedures.

Marketing Club
The purpose of the Mount Wachusett Community College Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association is to foster scientific study and research in the field of marketing; to develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge and definition of marketing principles; to improve the methods and techniques of marketing research; to develop better public understanding and appreciation of marketing problems; to study and discuss legislation and judicial decisions regarding marketing; to improve marketing personnel; to record progress in marketing through the publication of outstanding papers; to encourage and uphold sound, honest practices, and to keep marketing operations on a high ethical plane; and to promote friendly relations between students, faculty, and business people

Nursing Clubs (Freshman & Sophomore)
The purpose of the freshman and sophomore nursing clubs are as follows:

Freshman - To serve as the official body of the first year nursing students through which opinions/ideas may beexpressed and through which the administration of the College may communicate with the nursing students as a body. To promote the professional identity of the nursing students at MWCC. To stimulate participation in community/college health programs and activities. All first-year nursing students in the Nursing Program at MWCC shall become members of this association upon entrance to the Nursing Program. Membership shall be open to all General Studies Nursing (GSN) students as non-voting members who wish to participate in the activities of the club.

Sophomore - To serve as the official body of the second year nursing students through which opinions/ideas may be expressed and through which the administration of the College may communicate with the nursing students as a body. To promote the professional identity of the nursing students at MWCC. To stimulate participation in community/college health/wellness programs and activities. All second year nursing students in the NursingProgram at MWCC become members of this association upon entrance to the Nursing Program.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

CATS (Campus Activities Team for Students)
CATS develops, organizes, and implements programs which serve the cultural, educational, recreational, and social interests of the student body and the MWCC college community. Members participate in hands on planning and production for events such as the Fall Welcome Back Fest, Spring Fling, and the annual New York City Trip. Several members are selected to represent the club at the National Association of Student Activities conference.

iPublications
The purpose of this organization shall be to showcase the literary talents of Mount Wachusett Community College students and alumni. This goal will be achieved through the publication of i magazine. All students of MWCC are eligible to join the organization's staff.

The Mount Observer
This student newspaper, published monthly, is a public forum for all students at MWCC to discuss what is happening on campus. Students are invited to contribute articles, letters to the editor, photographs, cartoons and drawings. This is a student-run newspaper where students have a chance to express their views, develop professional portfolio’s through publication, and practice journalistic skills.

Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association is an elected group of students who represent students' interests to the College’s administration. The SGA assists in planning campus programming and in allocating funding to thestudent clubs and organizations on campus. The requirements for eligibility to run for a SGA position include being in good academic standing (minimum 2 QPA), and being enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits. Elections for SGA positions are held in September and April. For a full description of the SGA, please refer to the Student Government Association By-Laws in the MWCC Student Success Manual & Day Planner.

INTEREST & SOCIAL CLUBS

ALANA Club
The purpose of this club shall be to form a group of MWCC students who would support one another given their unique social, emotional and educational needs, as well as varying interests that exist. The group will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and promote positive changes on campus.

Campus Crusade for Christ Club
The purpose of this organization is to offer a place where Christian students can connect with other Christians and grow in their faith. This organization will also equip students to communicate their faith to others. The organization is open to all MWCC students.

International Club
The International Club is a group whose goal is to learn about the many cultures represented at Mount Wachusett Community College. Members of the group are encouraged to share perspectives on their cultural experiences through informal discussion and presentations. Occasionally, guest speakers attend the weekly meetings, and during the semester members of the group organize events on campus that provide opportunities to inform thecampus at large about ethnic and cultural diversity. The Club members also look forward to planning educational trips in the near future to culturally-rich locations such as Montreal, Canada and/or New York City. All students who are interested are welcome to join us at our meetings.

MARC Club (Mature Adults Returning to College)
The MARC Club purpose is to meet the needs of returning students within a social context. Mature students have a unique perspective and varying interests within the traditional academic environment. They also attempt to effect learning about group support and the importance of social interaction within the scope of a college education. MARC plans many trips and social events.

PRIDE (People Rising In Defense of Everyone)
PRIDE was formed to act as a social and support network for MWCC students, as well as to promoteawareness and acceptance of varied sexual orientations prevalent in today’s society. The group strives to achieve these objectives through interaction and education. All MWCC students are eligible to join the group.

HONOR SOCIETIES

Alpha Beta Gamma
The Chi Gamma chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma was established at MWCC to recognize and encourage scholarship among college students in business curricula. Requirements for membership include: 1) student must be enrolled in a business curriculum at MWCC; 2) student must have completed 15 credit hours with at least 12 hours of his/her work being in courses leading to a degree recognized by MWCC; 3) student must have established academic excellence of a 3.0 GPA in business courses as well as a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa
Students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits in residency and maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 will be invited to join Phi Theta Kappa. The MWCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is Phi Delta. The one time cost of membership is $48. In October and March of each academic year, eligible students are mailed an invitation to attend an orientation session for potential candidates. Benefits of membership are explained and applications are distributed at the orientation session.

Membership in any of the clubs and organizations listed on this pageis open to the entire student body of Mount Wachusett Community College, unless otherwise noted. New clubs and organizations are formed each year in response to student needs and interest. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, or in organizing a new student club or organization, stop by the student life office, room 151.

If you have a disability and may require accommodations in order to participate fully in program activities, please contact the director of the student life to discuss your specific needs.