2007 Clubs and Organizations

Asian Pacific Islander Awareness/International Club
Advisors:
Carole Yoshida-Bacula
623-935-8833
Elaine Trask
623-935-8881

The purpose of the APIAC is to reach out to those who want to learn and/or be a part of an organization which promotes racial, political, cultural, and self awareness of the Asian Pacific Islander minorities.

Black Student Union
Adivsor:
Arlisa Richardson 
623-935-8436

The purpose of the Black Student Union is to stimulate education by providing an awareness, recognition of and appreciation toward contributions by the Black American culture to the United States of America and to the world.

Christian Student Association
Advisor:
Iris Love
623-935-8828

The Christian Student Association is an organization that promotes and supports Christian values, leadership and awareness among Christian community college students. The CSA is not based on any particular religion or church affiliation, and is open to all community college students.

EMCC Fashion Club
Advisor:
June Andrus
623-935-8400

Future Teachers of America
Advisor:
Deborah Raffin 
623-935-8441

The purpose of the organization is to create a student network that will allow the students to bond, share knowledge and experiences.  While participating in club activities we will develop excellent communication skills, volunteerism, and leadership skills.  This club will be designed to enhance and work along aside preexisting organizations on campus such as America Reads and Inspire.Teach.

Gay Straight Alliance
Adivsor:
Sandy Zetlan
623-935-8458

GSA works to create a safe space within the EMCC community for GLBTQ students.  It does so through an alliance of GLBTQ and straight students.

Linux Users Group
Adivsor:
Randy Larson 
623-935-8077

The Linux Users Group includes all students who are interested in Linux education; higher level students will support lower level students, share learning experiences and knowledge, create and complete projects that support Linux education.

M.E.CH.A.
Advisor:
Christina Izaguirre 
623-935-8802

M.E.CH.A. (Movimento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) is an organization that promotes and supports higher education for Chicano/Hispano students.  M.E.CH.A. also encourages student involvement in cultural and social issues, on and off campus, especially those affecting the Chicano /Hispano community.

Philosophy Crue
Contact:
Herschel Jackson
623-935-8910

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate a strong interest in Philosophy, provide a campus community for philosophical reflection among Estrella Mountain Community College students, and promote a general climate of critical thinking and thoughtful questioning on campus.

Phi Theta Kappa
Adivsor:
Marylyn Bradley
623-935-8178

Phi Theta Kappa the International Honorary Society for Community Colleges is committed to promoting scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among talented community college students.  Beta Alpha Xi, the Estrella Mountain Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa achieved an outstanding Five Star Ranking in its five years of existence.  Each semester, students who have completed twelve (12) credit hours with a 3.25 grade point average receive an invitation to join the organization.

Social Awareness Club
Advisor:
Roberta Norales
623-935-8910

The Social Awareness Club focuses on bringing an awareness of social issues to the campus community.This club focuses on activism, awareness and tolerance.  Some social issues include gun control, the environment, health care and cultural diversity.

Pre-Pharmacy Club
Advisor:
Levi Torrison
623-935-8703

The purpose of this organization is to assist pre-pharmacy students in building a competititve acedemic resume and to prepare them for appyling to a College of Pharmacy.

Psi-Beta
Advisor:
Christopher Coleman
623-935-8952

Psi-Beta promotes the early interest in psychology, and enabling psychology students to take an active role in exploring all opportunities psychology offers.

Society of Physics Students
Advisor:
Dwain Desbien 
623-935-8474

The purpose of this chapter shall be the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of Physics, the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities, and the introduction of students to the professional community.

Writing Circle
Advisor:
Malik Toms 
623-935-8303

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate a strong interest in writing to provide fellowship among the writing enthusiasts and to promote original fiction or non-fiction production among the members.