Clubs & Organizations
Get Involved at North Central: Current Student Clubs & Organizations
Looking to make the most of your college experience? North Central Michigan College offers a variety of student clubs and organizations designed to help you connect, lead, and grow. Whether you're interested in academic clubs, cultural organizations, or leadership opportunities, there’s a group for you! Getting involved in campus activities is a great way to build your resume, develop valuable skills, and create lifelong friendships. Explore our diverse student organizations and find your perfect fit today!
- Membership in North Central Michigan College's student clubs and organizations is reserved for students who are currently enrolled in a minimum of one (1) credit hour.
- Student clubs must have at least six (6) current students actively involved as members of the group.
- Club Board members must be enrolled in six (6) or more credits.
- Club advisors must be current North Central faculty or staff members. Outside third parties and organizations are not permitted to advise student groups.
Interested in seing what student activites are happening and important dates to remember? Check out our Student Event Calendar.
Student Senate
Purpose: The Student Senate is a student-run government organization at North Central Michigan College. The Senate is how students may participate in institutional government by representation on Senate and College committees. Student Senate members assist in planning a variety of extra-curricular activities to be held throughout the year.
Student Senate meetings are held regularly during the year and are open to all who are interested.
Membership Criteria: Any currently enrolled North Central Student can participate in Student Senate.
Meetings: Set and announced each semester
Advisors: Leon Nash, 231-439-6443
Corey Lansing, 231-439-6349
Ashley Antonishen, 231-348-6830
Don't see what you're looking for? Start your own club!
Special interest clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to broaden their educational experiences. Students are encouraged to participate in the activities sponsored by clubs and organizations, or students can consider organizing new clubs. Membership in all organizations is open to any interested student.
I'm interested in starting a club!Phi Theta Kappa
Purpose: The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide the opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Membership Criteria: Must be a currently enrolled North Central student with a 3.5 minimum grade point
average, at least 12 credits completed, and induction into Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Meetings: Every 2 weeks, or every other Wednesday. General meetings are typically from 5 — 6
p.m.
Advisor: Kate Gardner, Erin Sonneveldt
Chelse Hawkins-Olivo, 231-348-6829
Residence Hall Council
Purpose: To improve the lives of Residence Hall members
Membership Criteria: Must be a resident in the NCMC Residence Hall
Meetings: Mondays, 9 p.m.; Residence Hall Lobby
Advisor: Leon Nash, 231-439-6443
Student Veterans Association
Purpose: The Student Veterans Association (SVA) of North Central Michigan College is a coalition
of student veterans, active-duty personnel, family members, and friends. Today more
and more veterans are coming home from deployments and exiting the military. It is
often difficult for service members to locate information on, understand, and obtain
the resources and benefits that they are entitled to. Many veterans are also overwhelmed
by a combination of emotional, financial, and cultural obstacles that hinder their
college education. We are dedicated to ensuring these veterans do not fall through
the cracks or get left behind as they work toward higher education and a better life.
Membership Criteria: Open to any currently enrolled North Central students who are interested in all things
veteran
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Advisor: Dallas Culvahouse
North Central Michigan College Student Nurses Association
Purpose: In accordance with the National Student Nurses Association's mission and the mission of NCMC, the mission of the North Central Michigan College Student Nurses Association is to:
- Organize, represent and mentor NCMC students preparing for their initial licensure as registered nurses.
- Promote the development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession.
- Advocate for high-quality health care in a multicultural society.
Membership Criteria: All currently enrolled NCMC nursing students are eligible to become members of NCMCSNA
(North Central Michigan College Student Nurses Association)
Meetings: Monthly, more if necessary; HESC 347
Advisor: Lisa Stabile
Dungeons & Dragons
Purpose: To provide an easy way to facilitate the formation of small groups to play Dungeons
& Dragons or similar games; additionally, to improve improv, creative writing and
general social skills.
Membership Criteria: Any currently enrolled North Central student(s) who can regularly meet online or
offline with their group
Meetings: Official meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. in room 536 in the
Athletics Center/Student Center. Individual groups will meet at their discretion.
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dallas Culvahouse
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Purpose: The Gender and Sexuality Alliance aims to provide a safe space here on campus for
LGBTQIA+ people and our allies within the community.
Membership Criteria: Any currently enrolled North Central student is welcome.
Meetings: Wednesdays, 4 p.m., BLC 49C
Faculty/Staff Co-Advisors: Shae Long-Kish, Kristin Jardine
Pickleball Club
Purpose: The Pickleball Club will serve as an organization for students to come and learn
and/or compete in the sport of pickleball. This club opens the opportunity for people
to experience playing the fastest growing sport in the world. We plan to compete in
tournaments across the state while improving on our individual skills within the sport.
Membership Criteria: Open to all currently enrolled North Central students willing to learn and compete
in the sport
Advisor: Steve Mindel
Clay Club
Membership Criteria: Any currently enrolled North Central students who have taken or are currently enrolled
in a ceramics class at North Central. Guests with no experience are more than welcome
to join, however they must be currently enrolled North Central students and fund their
own costs.
Meetings: Once per month or as needed in the Art Department, BLC Room 18
Faculty/Staff Advisor: Stephen Stuchell
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Mission: To offer Christian fellowship to students and faculty on campus.
Membership Criteria: Open to all currently enrolled NCMC students
Meetings: Every Wednesday 2:30 — 3:30 p.m., BLC Room 123
Advisor: Rod Anderson