Student clubs and organizations are a critical component of the learning environment in that students gain skills and experiences that will help them in their careers. Students are highly encouraged to participate in one or more of the following clubs and organizations. For information about joining or starting a new club or organization, contact Mara Cooper at 409-938-1211, ext. 660.
Handbook of Clubs and Organizations
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
ADVISOR: Michele Betancourt, Ext. 216 and James Tabor, Ext. 576/214
WEBSITE: www.com.edu/sga
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The Student Government is made up of an elected body of officers and one representative from each active organization. The role of the Student Government is to promote student participation in the decision-making process, to serve, protect, and represent the student body, to respond to the surrounding community and to protect the rights and secure all opportunities for every student. Monthly meetings are open to the college community.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (SAB)
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
WEBSITE: www.com.edu/student_activities
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The primary function of the Student Activities Board is to plan, develop, and conduct educational, recreational, social, cultural, and entertainment programs for the college community. It is an opportunity for students to decide how their student activities fees should be spent. In addition, participants have the chance to develop leadership skills, learn to organize and present special events, and meet more people. ALL credit students are invited to participate. Participants have the chance to earn $200 and $100 scholarships. Meetings are usually held every Tuesday at 12:30pm in the Student Center, Room 120.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE)
STUDENT SECTION OF THE GULF COAST CHAPTER
ADVISOR: E.C. 'Bear' Handwerk, Ext. 412
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This section of the society is designed for students who are planning careers as safety professionals. ASSE seeks to provide additional educational and leadership opportunities for students to learn more about their chosen area of study as well promoting interaction between students and professionals in the field of safety.
BIOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Marilynn Kish-Monlina, Ext. 328 and Tracy Orr, Ext. 575
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The purpose of this club is to promote interest in and awareness of the Natural Sciences. The club also offers members opportunities to work as a team and assume leadership roles and responsibilities. The goals of this club include increasing its members appreciation of the Natural Sciences by promoting and providing a better understanding of them through field trips, presentations, and other group activities; and enhancing its members team-building, leadership, and other personal qualities by providing activities and opportunities to develop these traits and skills.
CLAYBODIES.COM
ADVISOR: George Bowes, Ext. 349
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We are a student organization whose purpose is to foster a deeper understanding of ceramics and sculpture. We achieve this by offering the students at College of the Mainland experiences outside of the ceramic and sculpture courses. Such events as public showings and demonstration of ceramic and sculpture process give the students opportunities to interact with the public. Many times at these events students will also display and sell their work. This gives them the opportunity to discuss the ideas in their work with a larger population. It also helps students to discover what the market for their work may be.
COM AMIGOS
ADVISOR: Ciro Reyes, Ext. 273 and Amanda Garza, Ext. 308
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The friendliest club on campus! COM Amigos is a student organization open to students of all races or ethnicity who wish to promote and reflect the many aspects of the Hispanic culture. COM Amigos create activities surrounding Hispanic Heritage Month and plays an active part in Cinco de Mayo festivities. Our goals are (1) to promote awareness and educate the community on the richness and diversity of the Hispanic culture, (2) to work with other student organizations to encourage access to educational opportunities by the Hispanic community, as well as other under-represented groups, (3) to disseminate information concerning educational conferences, workshops, and scholarships available to Hispanic students.
COM ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Ext. 282 and Dr. Gay Reeves, Ext. 278
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The Pinning Ceremony is a longstanding tradition in nursing schools. It is symbolic of the transition from nursing student to the practicing nurse and recognizes the end of the students' academic career and the beginning of practicing their profession. A significant part of the ceremony is the actual presentation of an official nursing pin from the Director of Nursing, welcoming the new Graduate Nurse into the nursing profession. This mission of this Florence Nightingale Organization is to assist student in the transition from student to profession through the development, planning and implementation of the pinning ceremony. Students participate in the leadership, team work and management required to bring this event to fruition. The ceremony and student participation in this committee culminate the nursing educational experience, wherein the student will make the Florence Nightingale Pledge to hold themselves to a high ethical standard, advocate patient rights and devote themselves to the health and welfare of all humans.
COM MEN'S SOCCER CLUB
ADVISOR: Tige Cornelius, Ext. 418
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The purpose of this club is to provide an outlet for students who play soccer and would like to continue to play on a competitive basis.
COM OUTDOOR CLUB
ADVISOR: Maryann Urick, Ext. 418
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College of the Mainland's Outdoor Club strives to bring together people who have a common interest in the outdoors. Weekend outdoor trips, camping, canoeing, backpacking, climbing or caving are scheduled almost once each month. Anyone 18 years or older may participate (exception will be made if a credit student is 17 years old). Credit students only pay 1/2 price for the trips! Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:15pm in the Student Center, Room SC-120.
COM PHOTO CLUB
ADVISOR: Lisa Kress, Ext. 348
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The purpose of this club is to provide photographers/club members with the material and intellectual resources, inspiration, dialogue and sense of community for the purpose of improving their own work and increasing their knowledge of the medium.
COSMETOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Mary Gonzales, Ext. 236
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The cosmetology club is designed for the student who is outgoing and creative. The club encourages leadership and unity. The cosmetology program involves students working to help each other, have fun meeting and helping people in the community. As a club, students attend hair shows and work together as a family. They mentor as 'Big Sister; Little Sister' to one another.
DREAM ACT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION (DALO)
ADVISOR: Martin Perez, Ext. 524
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WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/dalo_dream
The purpose of this club is to inform students about the Dream Act and that every student has a right to go to college.
ECOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: Cissy Bodmer, ext. 227
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Our mission is to drastically raise the level of awareness of the overwhelming problem of our resources being eliminated and to provide education and ideas on ways to help alleviate the problem. Our goals are to educate and encourage students and staff to reduce, reuse and recycle; and to raise interest in the community for more ecology friendly products, practices and procedures. The Ecology Club welcomes and invites all COM students, both credit and non-credit and COM employees to participate in the recycling program and projects.
GAMERS UNION
ADVISOR: Julie Colarich, ext. 419
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Our goal is to unite all fans of any and all games, whether or not they are video, board, role play or otherwise; in a way that benefit and promote higher thinking through the gaming process. In order to do this, the Gamers Union plans to introduce potential students to our school via our activities, such as tournaments.
GEOLOGY CLUB
ADVISOR: tERY sHEEHY, Ext. 337
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The object of the Geology Club in common with College of the Mainland are: a) To promote the interest of Geology; b) To raise the standard of scientific knowledge; c) To develop the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. The objects of the Geology Club are promoted and developed through educational programs, conferences, committee projects, and programs direct towards College of the Mainland's students. The organization is organized exclusively for the scientific, literary, and educational purposes for the students of College of the Mainland in an informal atmosphere.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS GUILD
ADVISOR: Sparky Koerner, Ext. 347
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The purpose of IMG is to bring together student instrumental musicians who wish to share with each other information about their instrument such as performance literature, job availability, workshops, concert dates, etc. The IMG is open to all students enrolled atom COM. Goals of the IMG include getting the students of all different instruments to have a better understanding of the aspects of performing on these instruments. It is the goal of IMG to encourage instrumental music students to form performing ensembles with various instrumentation and practice toward concert performances. Another goal of IMG will be to provide clinics, workshops and performances by professional musicians. The IMG will encourage the members to set goals for their musical endeavors.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION (ISO)
ADVISOR: Rafael Naranjo, Ext. 353/212
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The International Students Organization shall provide platforms and opportunities for its members to participate in educational, cultural, political and social activities on and off campus. ISO is open to all full/part-time credit and non-credit students at COM.
NU PSI (COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB)
ADVISOR: Renea Dillon, Ext. 169 and Luanne Edens, Ext. 219
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We are here to provide community service, support College of the Mainland's efforts in any way possible, provide leadership opportunities for all officers and members of the club and take educational field trips (at least one per year).
ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE (OAAC)
ADVISOR: Beverly Mitchell, Ext. 528
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We provide members the opportunity to participate in activities and events that bring awareness to ones culture and the culture of others. We also seek to participate in the leadership skill building seminars/conference, placing high regard on community service and outreach in a diverse society.
PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK)
ADVISOR: Chris Allen, Ext. 333
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WEBSITE: www.txptk.org
PTK is an honors organization which enables active members to apply for PTK scholarships at four-year colleges. To be a member, students must have achieved a level of academic standards set forth by its National organization. The activities of PTK focus on the development of leadership, scholarship, fellowship and community service. To be eligible for membership a student must have a GPA of at least 3.6 with at least 12 college credit hours. Once a member, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS (MAES)
ADVISOR: Pete Early, Ext. 404
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WEBSITE: www.maes-natl.org
The purpose of this chapter is to promote excellence in engineering, science and mathematics while cultivating the value of cultural diversity. Our goals are to motivate and mentor students, empower students through educational MAES outreach programs, stimulate successful partnerships with the community and industry with tomorrow's leaders.
STUDENT AFRICAN AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD (SAAB)
ADVISOR: Earl Alexander, Ext. 147, Ext. 246 and Leroy August, Ext. 287
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WEBSITE: www.2cusaab.org
The sole goal of SAAB is to assist our participants to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally and in the community. SAAB is primarily comprised of male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan and implement programs that benefit their community at large. We encourage our participants to embrace leadership by being positive examples for each other through a strong commitment to academic achievement, unity, professionalism and community service through this brotherhood.
STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION
ADVISOR: Mark Greenwalt, Ext. 673
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The purpose of the Student Art Association is to bring together those interested in fine arts and to provide artistic experiences to COM students, faculty and staff as well as the community.
STUDENTS FOR CHRIST
ADVISOR: Tammy Stafford, Ext. 190
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This club is an interdenominational organization open to both Christians and non-Christians. We encourage all who are interested to attend with open hearts and minds. This is a time to slow down and pray for our campus, our world and each other. We are here to encourage positive growth and fellowship among students.
TEXAS NURSING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (TNSA)
ADVISOR: Marily Husby, Ext. 456
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WEBSITE: www.tnsa.org
The purpose of this organization is to provide the highest education for student nurses while aiding in the development of the whole person to have direct input into the standards on nursing education and influence on the education process and to model a high level of integrity among students in their dealings with people as they strive for excellence in everything they do. We abide by and will further the standards of nursing education and influence the education process legislation, program development and the use of technology. We model a high level of integrity and leadership among students in both their educational activities and their exposure to and contact with peers, other healthcare professionals and the public whom they care for.
VOCAL SENATE
ADVISOR: James Heffel, ext. 200/348
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This organization provides an infrastructure of support for varied projects developed by the Vocal Arts. Projects will vary from year to year and by semester, ranging from long-term processes such as international performance tours, to service work in our community.
VOCATIONAL NURSING STUDENT ORGANIZATION
ADVISOR: Dr. Gay Reeves, Ext. 278 and Misty Jones, Ext. 137
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The purpose of this organization is to assist students in the transition from student nurse to licensed vocational nurse (member of profession) through the development, planning and implementation of the pinning ceremony. Students participate in the leadership, team work and management required to bring this to fruition. A pinning ceremony culminates the experience, wherein the student will make the Florence Nightingale Pledge to hold themselves to al high ethical standard, advocate patient rights, and devote themselves to the health and welfare of all humans.
ZA KAISHO "THE CLUB"
ADVISOR: Mark Greenwalt, Ext. 673
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Our goals mainly consist of introducing the activities, traditions and oddities of a subculture to COM students. There are a lot of college students in our area who are interested in the same things that we are, but don't know where to interact with people of the same interests. We wish to provide students with a safe place to socialize and get suggestions on costuming, Anime, Manga and whatever else about our hobbies interests them.
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Mara Cooper
409-938-1211, ext. 660