Participation in activities or departmental clubs, honorariums and service organizations is a vital part of your life as a student at Skagit Valley College. Take a minute to read through the many ways you can be involved while at SVC.

All clubs and organizations are chartered by the ASSVC. The following is a list of all the active clubs and organizations and their faculty advisors. If you are interested in becoming involved in a club or organization, contact either the Student Life office or the club advisor directly.

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

It shall be the purpose of this organization to promote higher student learning by means of hands on exercises in combination with lectures outside of class, and other means of extra-curricular education. This organization shall also strive to become active in local communities through volunteerism and other community services. This club wishes to recognize those who have been excelling in the Administration of Justice Program through Skagit Valley College.

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDERS (API) CLUB

For more information contact Penny Perka at (360) 679-5303.

ART & LITERARY JOURNAL

The Art and Literary Journal is a high quality annual journal featuring the collected art, poetry and other works of students, faculty and staff. To inquire about contributing to or working on the journal, contact Chuck Luckmann at (360) 416-7696.

BLACK DIAMOND SKI AND RIDE CLUB (WHIDBEY)

The purpose of this club is to teach students to ski and snowboard. Those who already know how may want to just join to have fun or to help others learn. Contact Tamara Oakes at (360) 679-5328.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING CLUB

The purpose of this organization is to:  (1) to promote managerial, professional and technical potential through training and executive development, (2) to promote innovation and creativity to assure each individual full development of his/her own style within their limits, (3) to enhance opportunity for employment, (4) to develop an understanding of our free market enterprise system, and (5) to encourage ethical practice in marketing and distribution. Contact Kathy Payant at (360) 416-7776

CALLING ALL COLORS

Calling All Colors is open to ALL students. The Calling ALL Colors provides an environment of inclusion that encourages members to become successful leaders. By valuing our differences, we build upon our individual, team and club strengths and that makes all the difference in the world. Modeled after the Native American Way of Council, the club has one overall committee chair and the members alternate in positions of responsibility as committee chairs, thereby promoting leadership skill building. The club's goals are to create a sense of belonging and to develop unity through diversity. This is done via community service, fund raising, social activity planning, community event programming and attending conferences throughout the Northwest. Contact Anita Ordonez at (360) 416-7786. 

C.H.E.F. CLUB (Culinary Hospitality Education Foundation)

The purpose of this organization is to encourage, promote and regulate activities of students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program (CAHM), and to provide academic support to students. Contact Dani Cox at (360) 416-7721.

THE CARDINAL NEWSPAPER

The Cardinal Newspaper is published regularly during the school year. The Cardinal staff is always looking for others interested in writing, reporting, photography, layout and advertising. If you are interested in joining The Cardinal, contact us at 360.416-7710. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION CLUB

The purpose of this organization is to: (1) provide a support group for students to gather and share their common interests in the environmental conservation field and (2) provide an opportunity for students to meet and interact with education, research and environmental agencies' personnel in order to help improve their skills, knowledge and opportunities for job networking and employment in the field of environment conservation and monitoring. Contact Claus Svendsen at (360) 416-7816.

FIREFIGHTING CLUB

The purpose of this organization is: (1) to provide the means of continuing educational opportunities in the public safety field. (2) to organize, participate, and/or fund events for providing networking opportunities to further career goals. (3) to help improve the firefighter training program through committees and/or work parties.

HUMAN SERVICES CLUB

The purpose of this organization is to: (1) provide a support group for students to gather and share their common interests in the Human Services field, and (2) to provide an opportunity for students to meet and interact with education, research and Human Services Agency personnel in order to help improve their skills, knowledge and opportunities for job networking and employment in the field of Human Services. Contact Bob Malphrus at (360) 416-7704.

LATTER-DAY SAINT ASSOCIATION

This club has been established to help students enjoy a balanced, secular and spritual educational experience during their years of formal education. To promote charity, service, spirituality, righteousness, freedom, openness and understanding among LDSSA members and the Skagit Valley community. Contact Rick Reid at (360) 416-7600.

M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan/Chicana/Chicano Student Movement of our Homeland)

M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan/Chicana/Chicano Student Movement of our Homeland) promotes higher education, self-determination, scholarships and leadership through Indigenismo, Chicanismo, Carnalismo and Hermanidad. Contact Ted O'Connell at (360) 416-7963.

MEDA MENTORS

The purpose of the MEDA Mentors, the student club for the Medical Assistant Department, is to provide a voice for students, raise money for special equipment and supplies, tutor students, inform and guide students, promote the Medical Assistant Department, and create and participate in special projects for the betterment of all department students.

NURSES CLUB

The student Nurses Club is an association that helps to project the image of the nurse, both in the community at large and the college community, in the participation of health promotion activities. The club also provides opportunities for leadership and education beyond the classroom. Contact Susan Naas at (360) 416-7688.

PARALEGAL CLUB

The purpose of the Student Paralegal Association ("Paralegal Club") is to help students grow not only as Paralegals but as individuals. Monthly meetings provide a forum for members where creative input is welcomed. The Club provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills within the program through serving on committees, helping with fundraising projects, and contributing to the production of the annual Newsletter. We encourage and support student attendance at legal education seminars.

Students are also afforded many networking opportunities in the wider legal community, particularly through their participation in community services projects such as Christmas Adopt-a-family and the Law Day Free Legal Clinic, which in turn raise the profile of the paralegal program and promote our students to the public and potential employers. The Club is committed to working on future activities that serve the community and provide greater access to justice for all. Contact Ted Maloney at (360) 416-7774.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (Whidbey Only)

Contact Bob Holmberg for more information.

PHI THETA KAPPA

The purpose of the Theta Upsilon chapter is the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and the cultivation of fellowship and service among qualified students of Skagit Valley College. On the Mount Vernon Campus, contact MJ Tyler at (360) 416-7769 and on the Whidbey Island Campus, contact Jeff Stady at (360) 679-5309. 

RADIO CLUB

KSVR-FM is the student operated 100-watt radio station. It is the only FM station located in the Skagit valley. KSVR plays news and public service programming, and a wide variety of music including alternative and progressive rock, techno and electronic, Mexican, worldbeat, reggae, and more. KSVR is always looking for students who are interested in being on the air and in radio station management. To join KSVR, contact Rip Robbins at (360) 416-7711.

RAINBOW ALLIANCE

The Rainbow Alliance exists to create LGBT community at Skagit Valley College. We are a group of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans SVC people and the straight people who support them that come together as a community to share our lives with each other and to provide a safe space to be ourselves. Every one is welcome! Visit our MySpace page or email us at rainbow@skagit.edu .

SCIENCE CLUB

Science Club was founded to increase awareness and general likeability of the sciences. We do this by taking our science van out to numerous schools across the county, from high school to elementary, and performing simple yet exciting demonstrations. This sparks the interest of the students here at SVC, as well as the students at the schools we visit. We also have fundraisers on campus and go on several field trips to witness various scientific events -- from touring a new exhibit to attending breakthrough lectures at universities. The Club is based on the Mount Vernon Campus; contact svcscienceclub@yahoogroups.com for more information.

SKAGIT LITERARY SOCIETY

The purpose of the Skagit Literary Society is to sponsor events at the College and in the community that develop an interest in the literary arts. We publish and promote literary arts on campus as well as improve and support writing skills and creativity with events beneficial to community literary arts. Contact Chuck Luckmann at (360) 416-7696.

VETERAN'S CLUB

The club was founded to promote and encourage growth and academic achievement for veterans attending Skagit Valley College.  This is accomplished through: sharing knowledge and resources, camaraderie, support and events.  Vets helping vets!  For more information contact Mike Abbott at (360) 416-7804 or svc_vets@yahoo.com

VISUAL ARTS CLUB

This is the first year for the Visual Arts club at Skagit Valley College.  The purpose of the club is to provide art students with opportunities for professional development in the visual arts and to develop a community among art students.  Club activities include organizing workshops with professional artists, taking tours to universities, colleges and private schools, taking field trips to attend current exhibitions at museums and galleries throughout the northwest, organizing fundraisers, promotion and sales of student art and working together both in and outside of the studios.  Students who are interested in participating can find out more about the club from Ann Reid, Chair, Art Department (360) 416-7724.

WELDING SOCIETY

Our purpose is to promote the Welding Technical Program to Skagit Valley College students and to employers of the Pacific Northwest, for recognition of vocational learning and educational experience. To create skills of leadership, teamwork, and problem solving among members; apply welding skills and promote knowledge in a community or work environment. For more information contact Dan Nelson at (360) 416-7702.

WORSHIP FACTORY

The purpose of this club is to encourage other Christians to express themselves with music and artistic expression through corporate worship and community events. The club will have regularly scheduled gatherings to worship and encourage and events where we have motivational speakers and concerts.  For information, contact advisor Alan Muia
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