Clubs, Organizations, and Special Interest Groups

Blue Unit: Committed to Community Service
Advisor: Kathy Boeger and Madison Green
Email: kboeger@kckcc.edu; mgreen@kckcc.edu

The purpose of the Kansas City Kansas Community College Blue Unit is to promote community service involvement, build friendships and develop leadership among its members.  Members will have the opportunity to participate in community service activities both on and off KCKCC's campus.  Community Service activities will be determined by the members.  Members will also have the opportunity to earn graduation cords. 

Advisor: Victor Ammons
Phone: 913-288-7233
Email: vjammons@kckcc.edu

The Catholic Students of Kansas City Kansas Community College is a group whose primary purpose is five-fold which is to provide a forum for Catholic Students attending KCKCC to share their faith as is articulated within the Catechism of the Catholic Church, offer a means for students who are Catholics but are from outside the Kansas City Metro Area to connect with other Catholic Faith Communities within the area, provide a forum for Catholic and Non-Catholic students to intellectually engage each other in contemporary social and moral issues, and serve as a support group for students, both Catholics and Non-Catholics, who are both from and not from the Kansas City Metro Area.

Advisor: Karisse Whyte
Phone: 913-288-7384
Email: kwhyte@kckcc.edu

The Christian Student Union is a non-denominational group of students desiring to study and know more about what the Bible has to say about today's world.

Anyone who is a believer in Christ or who would like to know more about Him is welcome. Guest speakers and movies provide helpful insights into the study of the Bible. The group meets each week to read and study the Word of God.

Advisor: Darren Elliott
Phone: 913-288-7295
Email: delliott@kckcc.edu

Student Debate Association (SDA) membership shall be open to all Student Association members of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). All members must actively participate in the Debate Program at KCKCC by being enrolled in a Debate class, competing for KCKCC at a tournament level, and have a legitimate interest in pursuing debate either professionally or academically.

Advisor: Gary Mosby
Email: gmosby@kckcc.edu

The mission of the Drama Club is to give leadership, creative, and management experiences to theatre students and to produce quality theatre with original, experimental, and socially significant plays. With the help of the faculty advisor and encouragement from the Theatre Department, students work in every phase of the operation, from directing to running a technical crew, designing costumes to ushering, from choosing the season to publishing and performing in it. Interested students should contact Gary Mosby, Coordinator of the Theatre Department, at 913-288-7106.

Advisor: Michelle Cape
Email: mcape@kckcc.edu

The Early Childhood Professionals was formed to provide students an opportunity for professional growth and development and networking with early care and education advocates for quality education and care for children and families.

Advisor: Allen Lenoir
Phone: 913-288-7154
Email: alenoir@kckcc.edu

Active on more than 1200 campus in the United States, ENACTUS provides college students the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. Sponsor: Allen Lenoir, Business Faculty Advisor, 913-288-7154.

Advisor: Roger Suggs
Phone: 913-288-7482
Email: rsuggs@kckcc.edu

Fringe Benefits of Education was founded in 2008, FBOE is a mentoring program that offers a circle of support for men & women between the ages of 17 and 24 to overcome barriers that cause hopelessness and disconnect from their dreams. Participation is open to young men & women who are on the fringe of transition, dropping out, losing hope of being successful, seeking employable skills, having a hard time transitioning, looking for ways to connect with community resources and wanting a better chance of beating the odds. Each participant will develop goal making skills, build lifelong friendships, networking opportunities, tutoring, and more. FBOE meets every Thursday (all year round) from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at KCKCC.

Advisor: Christopher Guthrie
Phone: 913-288-7553
Email: cguthrie@kckcc.edu

The Gamer Club provides students with the opportunity to build friendships with other students who like to play board games, card games, video games, etc... Students can attend gamer meetings to learn and discuss new strategies and tactics, explore new games, and build gaming skills. The Gamer Club involves students from friendly matches to on campus competitions.

Advisor: John Strafford
Phone: 913-288-7137
Email: jstafford@kckcc.edu

The Music Club is open to all students interested in music and music education. The club furnishes both educational and social activities for its members, provides members with up-to-date professional information, and visits other colleges and universities. Members also gain musical experience from participating in regional and national trips. Interested students should contact John Stafford, Room 2171, upper level of the Humanities and Fine Arts Building.

Advisor: Sarah Bowman
Phone: 913-288-7652
Email: sbowman@kckcc.edu

Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. 

In addition to this honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation online. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the top student leaders at their campus and across the country. Members are able to list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resume.  

Membership provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive online events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, insurance, and much more.

Advisor: Jennifer Gieschen
Phone: 913-288-7193
Email: gieschen@kckcc.edu

The Out, Questioning, and Straight Diversity Club, also known as the OQS Diversity Club, is a gay-straight student alliance. The club works to meet the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students, providing support and encouragement to the LGBT community. They work to build bridges among students of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. They promote education on issues affecting all students, including harassment, discrimination and bias. They organize charitable events and host social activities.

Advisor: Dr. Stacy Tucker
Phone: 913-288-7239
Email: stucker@kckcc.edu

Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society for two-year colleges acknowledges students for their efforts in the hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, and service to the community. KCKCC's Mu Delta Chapter students have been ranked by Phi Theta Kappa in the top 25 colleges internationally. Each year, Phi Theta Kappa students work on projects to present at regional and international conferences.

Advisor: Victor Ammons
Phone: 913-288-7233
Email: vjammons@kckcc.edu

What is Psi Beta - KCKCC Chapter?

Founded in 1982, Psi Beta is a national honor society for students attending two-year colleges, inviting students who plan to major or minor in psychology, as well as students who simply have an interest in psychology. Our mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of students by promoting and recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.

Membership

Membership is offered through your local Psi Beta chapter and is open to students who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 and have completed a college-level psychology course with a grade of B or higher. Chapters’ functions and activities are operated by the Psi Beta student members and faculty advisors, and the National Council guides the affairs and policies of the organization.

The Psychology Club at KCKCC.

Organized in 2018, it is opened to any students interested in the Scientific study of Human behavior and Mental Processes, irrespective of major and or minor.

"Citizen Diplomats working for world peace.”

Our Campaign builds on Phelps Stokes' power of BIG IDEAS in promoting the legacy of Prof. Ralph J. Bunche, UN Diplomat; Nobel Peace Prize Winner; Human Rights Advocate, and Founder- UN Peacekeeping Mission.

About Us - The RBS-Kansas City Kansas Community College Chapter is the first Ralph Bunche Society to be established within a community college in the United States. Our chapter was established on May 05, 2010. Our student members participate in Model UN, AU, NATO, OAS simulations and conflict resolution conferences in NY, Washington D.C. and nationwide. 

Sigma Phi Sigma, Mortuary Science Club
Advisor: Tina Belt
Email: tbelt@kckcc.edu

The Lambda Chapter of Sigma Phi Sigma is a national fraternity for Mortuary Science majors. Designed to promote professionalism, friendship, social activities, and scholastic achievement. This co-educational student-run organization is responsible for social activities, field trips, and community functions for its members.

Student Art Society, Art Club
Advisor: Clint Ricketts, Shay Dodson, & Shai Perry
Phone: 913-288-7383, 913-288-7103, & 913-288-7408
Email: cricketts@kckcc.edu sdodson@kckcc.edu sperry@kckcc.edu 

The club is open to all who are interested in arts in our community. The club visits local and regional art centers and participates in community outreach programs of the college. Current students and alumni have an opportunity to exhibit in the Follow the Dot Exhibitions and display art work at the local library.

Our meetings consist of viewing films concerning art and current issues that are addressed by the contemporary artist. The club goal is to serve the KCKCC student and broaden an understanding of the vitality of art in the world and in our community and to expand the opportunities to view and create art.

Advisor: Darren Elliott
Phone: 913-288-7295
Email: delliott@kckcc.edu

The Forensics Club is for students interested in competitive speech and competitive speech tournaments. The club is made up of team members who travel to tournaments representing KCKCC. The club also holds various High School activities, including the State Forensics Festival governed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. All students are welcome to join.

Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Advisor: Theresa Bachman
Phone: 913-288-7174
Email: tbachman@kckcc.edu 

The Student Nurses Association was formed to promote interaction and educational programming for all levels of nursing students. Interested students should contact the Nursing Department Office at 913-288-7174.

Student Organization of Latinx (SOL)
Advisor: Michelle Overholt and Dan Fitzgerald
Phone: 913-288-7625 and 913-288-7380
Email: moverholt@kckcc.edu and dfitzgerald@kckcc.edu 

The Student Organization of Latinx, or SOL (pronounced soul), gives students the opportunity to build leadership skills and to share their cultures with other students, faculty, staff, and the community at large. In addition, the club provides a chance for camaraderie and support for the purpose of retention and to help students to reach their educational goals. Contact 913-288-7625.

The KCKCC student senate (student government) works as a legislative body which includes: executive board members, student senators, and student club representatives from all the KCKCC clubs, organizations and special interests groups.  This legislative body is the voice for all KCKCC students. Through the voice of this body, issues concerning students, academics, faculty, staff, policies, procedures and the institution as a whole may be discussed during each of the bi-weekly general meetings held in the lower level of the Jewell Building.

Advisor: Wade Abel
Phone: 913-288-7592
Email: wabel@kckcc.edu

The Kansas City Kansas Community College Student Veterans Organization provides resources for veterans, military students and family members to reach their goals academically, socially, and be involved in the community. The SVO partner with our local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and other local organizations to promote Veteran Programming and Community Service opportunities.

The mission of Students for Global Peace is to promote a more peaceful, safer, and violence-free learning community and to further advocate for the ideals of diversity and social justice. 

Advisor: Mike Parrett
Phone: 913-288-7245
Email: mparrett@kckcc.edu

Therapy Club members are active with the respiratory therapy therapist and physical therapy assistant programs at KCKCC. Anyone interested in a therapy discipline or related health profession is welcome. The club provides career information, promotes health and wellness, and performs community service such as health fairs, smoking cessation services, and CPR training.

Advisor: Christopher Munoz
Phone: 913-288-7148
Email: cmunoz@kckcc.edu

The College Transfer Club is an organization for students whose plans are to transfer to from community college to a four-year institution. One of the many purposes of the College Transfer Club is to provide a smooth transfer process, provide students with an opportunity to navigate the educational, financial, and social options that are available for students. There are many benefits of participating in the College Transfer Club, such as taking college tours, attending transfer fairs, meet one on one with college leaders and staff, develop a transfer plan, etc... While some of the reasons are essential in helping students to choose a college, other reasons are beneficial to the social and personal development of the student, such as peer support, networking, up-to-date information about various colleges, communications skills, leadership skills, memorable opportunities, and exposure to a variety of four-year higher education institutions