ASCC Clubs & Programs

Clubs - Student Run Groups

Have a passion? We have funds to help you share the love. Start a club today!

Check out these current student-run clubs and contact them to find out how you can connect, build leadership skills and have fun!

Programs - ASCC Program Director Run Groups

ASCC programs request funds annually through the S&A Fee Committee. These ASCC Program Director led groups have pre-planned activities and some may require an audition or try-out to participate. If you’re interested, contact the ASCC Program Director to find out how to get involved.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The college affirms a commitment to freedom from discrimination for all members of the college community. The responsibility for, and the protection of, this commitment extends to students, faculty, administration, staff, contractors, and those who develop or participate in college programs. It encompasses every aspect of employment and every student and community activity. The college expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Harassment is a form of discrimination.

If you have questions or concerns about discrimination, please contact:

Title IX and ADA Coordinator (students and employees):
Human Resources
360-992-2105
hr@clark.edu 

View all Title IX Information.
Online discrimination and harassment complaint form: https://clark-gme-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid321909

Section 504 Coordinator (students):
Megan Jasurda, Director of Disability Access Center
360-992-2065
mjasurda@clark.edu or dac@clark.edu 

Anti-Hazing/Sam's Law

Clark College is committed to and maintains an atmosphere of social and ethical responsibility. It is the College's belief that learning and working occurs in environments where learners, employees, and visitors feel safe, secure, and welcome. Hazing is antithetical to this College’s commitment to maintaining a positive educational environment. The group or organization, regardless of chartered status, has the responsibility to ensure its activities are acceptable under this policy. Participation in hazing activities is against the law. This policy applies to hazing occurring in student organizations, groups, and activity between two or more people who are affiliated with the college regardless of whether it occurs at sanctioned or non-sanctioned events, on- or off-campus and is effective from enrollment to commencement, including breaks in the academic year.  Questions regarding the acceptability of a proposed organization activity should be discussed with the Clark College Office of Care & Conduct.  View Full Hazing Policy

Code of Student Conduct

All ASCC clubs can programs are expected to follow the Code of Student Conduct. View Code of Student Conduct

Accommodations

If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in groups or events contact Clark College’s Disability Access Center Office at (360) 992-2314 or (360) 991-0901 VP, or visit Penguin Union Building room 013

For more information contact: Student Life at studentlife@clark.edu 

 

Clubs and Programs List

A.C.E.S. (Alliance of Counseling Education Students) Club

Contact: Beth Castellani-Kelsay

 acesclubclarkcollege@gmail.com

Advisor: Sarah Blanchette

sblanchette@clark.edu 

Purpose:

The Alliance of Counseling Education Students (ACES) Club at Clark College is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive community for students interested in human services, addiction counseling, psychology, and related fields. Our mission is to create a space where students can connect, share experiences, and support one another throughout their college journey. We host and engage in various activities, including volunteering, celebrations, holiday parties, crafts, games, and engaging group meetings. By enjoying time together and having fun at our meetings, members develop bonds that enrich their experience at Clark College. We strive to positively impact each member's personal and academic growth while helping one another succeed.

Meetings: Everyother Tuesday from 5-6pm in HHL 104

Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 12, 26 and Dec. 3

Activities Programming Board (APB)

 

Contact:  (360) 992-2806

Program Director: Samantha Lelo

slelo@clark.edu

Purpose:

To provide free events where students can connect, engage, relax and have fun outside the classroom. Events are open to all students of Clark.

Meetings: Thursdays, 1 p.m. in PUB 160D

Activities Programming Board

Check out the college calendar of events for all student events https://www.clark.edu/about/governance/calendars/events.php 

Aerospace & Robotics

 

Contact: (360) 992-2297 

Program Director: Gothard Grey and David Reeves

ggrey@clark.edu  or  dreeves@clark.edu

Purpose:

Aerospace & Robotics provides Clark College students robust and rigorous project-based learning experiences for their pursuit of careers in the field of aerospace, robotics, and related industries. This group partipates in two major international team-based aerospace design/build competitions: one rocket and the other drone based.

Archer Gallery

 

Contact: (360) 992-2246

Program Director: Kendra Larson

klarson@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Archer Gallery serves the students and community of Clark College by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. Archer Gallery exhibits work by national and internationally renowned artists and connects the Clark College community with accessible and diverse perspectives from the contemporary art world.

www.archergallery.space

(ASL) American Sign Language Club

 

Contact: Analyn Rose

akrose@clark.edu 

Advisor: Becky Engel

bengel@clark.edu 

Purpose:

To connect Deaf and hearing users of ASL in an atmosphere that is fun, safe, and engaging. ASL Club meetings go beyond game time, also encompassing optional volunteer work, access to community events, and school-wide event planning. No prior language skills needed, as all pertinent information is also in written form. 

Meetings: Thursdays, 3:30pm - 5pm in HHL 110

Athletics

 

Contact: (360) 992-2268

Program Director: Laura Lemasters

llemasters@clark.edu 

Purpose:

The Clark College Athletics Department will enrich the greater community and the lives of student  athletes by instilling in them a lifelong enjoyment of sports and  physical activity.  With a commitment to diversity, integrity, and academic achievement, we provide a competitive and high quality range of sports programs that focus on learning teamwork and on student success.

www.clarkpenguins.com 

Discounted Fitness Center

 

Contact: (360) 992-2808

Program Director: Samantha Lelo

slelo@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Currently enrolled students can pay either $10.00 / quarter or $30.00 / year for the discounted fitness center pass.  Students take their photo ID to the Cashiers Office in Gaiser Hall to pay. Then, go to the Fitness Center in O'Connell Sports Complex (OSC).  While supplies last.

Students who are currently enrolled in Physical Education, HPE 266 or HPE 258 (Fitness Wellness) can use the fitness center free for that quarter.

https://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/fitness_center/

Child and Family Studies

 

Contact: (360) 992-2398

Program Director: Michele Volk

mvolk@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Monies allocated to this program support student workers to provide childcare for Clark students. Child and Family Studies offers high quality, flexible, and inclusive child care.

Clark Art Talks

 

Contact: (360) 992-2246

Program Director: Kendra Larson

klarson@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Clark Art Talks serves the students and community of Clark College by hosting a monthly art lecture series. Distinguished artists and art scholars from around the country share their experiences related to their art practices and provide unique insights into their varied career paths and artistic techniques.

www.archergallery.space

Columbia Writers Series

 

Contact: (360) 992-2173

Program Directors: 

Dawn Knopf
dknopf@clark.edu 

Alexis Nelson
anelson@clark.edu

Purpose:

Columbia Writers Series hosts professional writers--fiction, non-fiction, poets, playwrights, and screenwriters--to Clark College to  read from and discuss their work. This gives students an opportunity to meet, interact with, and learn from successful writers.

www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/cws/

Counseling and Health Center

Contact: (360) 992-2614

Program Director: Megan Jasurda

chc@clark.edu 

Purpose:

The Counseling & Health Center provides Clark Students with valuable advice, counseling, and treatment for health-related issues.

Counseling & Health Center 

The Iceberg

 

Contact: (360) 992-2637 or  (360) 992-2924

Program Director: Toby Peterson and Grant Hottle

Director Name
tpeterson@clark.edu

ghottle@clark.edu

Purpose:

An annual anthology of student comics featuring writing and art produced by Clark students and alumni. The Iceberg supports student leaders, the creation of the annual publication, and an event to showcase the final production.

Instagram: @clark.iceberg

Instrumental Music

 

Contact: (360) 992-2188

Program Director: Doug Harris

daharris@clark.edu  

Purpose:

Instrumental music provides a quality performance experience for all Clark students who wish to participate. Students have the opportunity to participate in Concert Band and Jazz Band.

Instrumental Music

Intramurals

 

Contact: (360) 992-2259

Program Director: Brad Hawkins

bhawkins@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Intramurals provides students with recreational opportunities regardless of skill or ability.

Intramurals

Model United Nations

 

Contact: (503) 929-0132

Program Director: Joe Cavalli

jcavalli@clark.edu

Purpose:

Model United Nations (MUN) offers students a chance to participate in mock representation and delegations.

Multicultural Student Affairs & Student Identity Groups

 

Contact: (360) 992-2672

Program Director: Rosalba Pitkin

rpitkin@clark.edu

Purpose:

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) focuses on supporting diversity at Clark by providing program support, services, and activities which foster multicultural perspectives. Some events include: the Student of Color Luncheons, Queer Student Luncheons, and Students with Disabilities Luncheons.

Student Identity groups provide opportunities for students to connect and gather with others who share their identities. Join one of the groups below: 

  • Black Student Union
  • Indiginous Peoples
  • Latinx
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Students with Disabilities

Upcoming Events

Orchestra

Contact: (360) 992-2195

Program Director: Don Appert

dappert@clark.edu

Purpose:

Orchestra provides students with an opportunity to participate in Orchestra concerts. Participation allows students to increase their musical skills, their knowledge of orchestral repertoire, and their own personal enrichment.

Clark College Music Events

 

Pep Band

 

Contact: (360) 992-2188

Program Director: Doug Harris

daharris@clark.edu

Purpose:

Pep Band provides students with an opportunity to participate in Pep Band and learn more about performance.

Phi Theta Kappa – Student Honor Society

 

Contact: (360) 992-2974

Program Director: Darci Feider

ptk@clark.edu

Phi Theta Kappa

Purpose:

Phi Theta Kappa, Clark College’s honor society, recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in programming focused on leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service.

All Clark College students are welcome to join our member meetings and participate in our local events.

Meetings: Every other Wednesday starting on Oct. 23, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in PUB 258A.

Phoenix 

 

Contact: (360) 992-2639

Program Director: Martha Lewis

mrlewis@clark.edu

Purpose:

A student art publication at Clark College. Original student art is compiled in the annual publication then distributed to students.

clarkphoenix.com

SADHA: Students of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association

 

Contact: (360) 992-2158

Program Director:  Kristi Taylor

 ktaylor@clark.edu

Purpose:

SADHA focuses on student professional development and community service through support of social, cultural, educational, and leadership experiences with the college campus, local community, and the National Dental Hygiene Association.

STEM Nerd Girls/Engineering

 

Contact:  (360) 992-2354 or (360) 992-2452

Program Directors:  

Tina Barsotti
cbarsotti@clark.edu

Carol Hsu
chsu@clark.edu

Purpose:

STEM Nerd Girls / Engineering provides opportunities for diverse learners to practice creative problem solving, competitions, and networking opportunities. By providing these opportunities, students are are encouraged to countinue their path in the STEM field.

Student Ambassadors

 

Contact: (360) 992-2770

Program Director: Amy Tam

atam@clark.edu 

Purpose:

The Student Ambassadors are responsible for outreach to Clark College students through general information.

Student Ambassadors

Student Government (ASCC)

 

Contact: (360) 992-2406

Program Director: Sarah Gruhler

sgruhler@clark.edu

Purpose:

The Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) Student Government acts as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, administration and the community. They are charged with review and implementation of the ASCC Constitution and Bylaws, club promotion and approval, recruitment for student involvement and oversight of the services and activities (S&A) fees.

ASCC Student Government
Student Government Meetings:
Mondays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
PUB 160D & Zoom:
https://clark-edu.zoom.us/j/84453270192?pwd=kvIaVpMZp9yC3bsDHHThoZu6guvaxs.1
Meeting ID: 844 5327 0192
Passcode: 184029

Student Government Budget Meetings:  Meet as needed on Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. when requests are submitted. 
PUB 160D & Zoom: 
https://clark-edu.zoom.us/j/83140148089?pwd=dpnhRw2i5v0hFQYf1rTcYeGasJPnVk.1
Meeting ID: 831 4014 8089
Passcode: 749235 

College Calendar of Events

Student ID's

 

Contact: (360) 992-2806

Program Director: Samantha Lelo

slelo@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Currently registered students can get a free Clark College Student ID and free C-Tran Bus Pass with valid photo ID through the Clark College Bookstore.

Clark College Student IDs

The Swift

 

Contact: (360) 992-2173

Program Director: Dawn Knopf

dknopf@clark.edu

Purpose:

A student literary publication at Clark College. The Swift compile original student literature in an annual publication distributed to students.

The Swift

Theater 

 

Contact: 360-992-2346

Program Director: Gene Biby

gbiby@clark.edu 

Purpose:

Theatre provides Clark students with quality stage productions during fall, winter, and spring term. See the below website for show information and times. Attendance is FREE to students with their Clark College ID.  

Theatre Productions

Veterans Club

 

Contact: Tysson Dykes

veteransclub@snafu.guru 

Advisor:  Eli Gonzalez 

egonzalez-roman@clark.edu 

Purpose:

This club aims to provide opportunities for veterans, their families, friends, and the public to come together for networking, socializing, and community volunteer work opportunities. 

Meetings: Sept. 25, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20 at 1pm in PUB 015

Vocal Music

 

Contact: (360) 992-2245

Program Director:  Jacob Funk

jfunk@clark.edu

Purpose:

Vocal Music encompasses the Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble, and Chorale. These groups provide all Clark College students who wish to participate with quality choral music performance experiences.

Vocal Music

World Languages - Japanese

 

Contact: (360) 992-2455

Program Directors: Michiyo Okuhara

mokuhara@clark.edu 

Purpose:

This program hosts Japanese related events on campus that provide learning opportunities to a large number of students and other audiences while contributing to the diversity and global education outreach of both Clark College and the community.

World Languages - Spanish

 

Contact: (360) 992-4085

Program Director:  Felipe Montoya;

fmontoya@clark.edu

Purpose:

This program hosts three international cultural events on campus to serve more students and the Clark College local community. The events will provide unique learning cultural opportunities to a greater audience so they can submerge in authentic cultural learning experiences. Some events will be Day of the Children, International Day and Day of the Dead.