Student Clubs

Active Minds is a national organization present in more than 1,000 schools, communities and workplaces, including more than 500 student-led chapters. Members of this club are dedicated to increasing mental health awareness and decreasing stigma, changing the conversation about mental health on campus. WCTC’s Active Minds chapter helps students do this by providing opportunities through school events. This chapter continues to work towards building an open environment for all to speak up about mental health.

Advisor: Amy Machgan

Enhance your education with experiential opportunities in the aesthetics industry. Each member is committed to moving the organization forward so students continue to have the opportunity to attend industry-related educational events.

Advisor: Darlene Rose

This affinity club encourages women who are preparing to work in occupational fields where they are underrepresented. We promote the societal benefits of gender-inclusive work environments, provide resources relevant to this population of students, and foster a supportive culture for all women within the WCTC campus community. While women's experiences are centered, everyone is welcome to join us.

Advisor: Trena Anderson

This club furthers the development and awareness of students in the Architectural Drafting/Construction Technology field.

Advisors: Patrick Seitz, Stefano Liotta

This club enables students to understand what they believe and how to share those beliefs with others; provide opportunities for students to serve their community, while strengthening their relationship with Christ; and create a place on campus where students can spend time and develop relationships with other Christians. Meetings are very informal, and everyone is welcome to join.

Advisor: Stephanie Hubanks

Collegiate DECA focuses on preparing students for careers in retail, sales, marketing and business ownership. DECA helps students explore fields as diverse as e-business/e-commerce, advertising, wholesaling, fashion/apparel, design, food/food service, advertising/ promotions, sports and entertainment, hospitality/ travel/ tourism, culinary arts, international marketing, business-to-business marketing and other management and marketing-oriented careers. Through DECA, you’ll grow as a leader, strengthen your job skills, build your resume, contribute to your local community and make new friends.

Advisors: Ed Wierzbicki, Ann Mack

This club enhances a student’s education by providing experiential opportunities within the Barber/Cosmetology industry. Each member is committed to moving the organization forward so students continue to have the opportunity to attend industry-related educational events.

Advisors (day): Melissa Kelliher, Erin Conroy

Advisors (evening): Carey Miller, Vicki McGiverin

This club promotes awareness of police duties and responsibilities, education and training in law enforcement and procedures, and a cooperative learning environment with law enforcement agencies.

Advisor: Carianne Yerkes

This club advances the careers of dental assistants and promotes the dental-assisting profession through activities that enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to the public.

Advisor: Jessica Jacobi

SADHA helps students realize the importance of the dental hygienist’s role in community service efforts and continuing education.

Advisors: Kimberly Johns

This club is designed to allow students to further explore the field of early childhood education through engaging, hands-on activities and events driven by the Early Childhood Education Club Student Leadership Board. This club fundraises each year to offset costs for professional development opportunities, field trips, guest speakers and more! Community service projects that enhance the lives of children and families in the local community and globally continue to be a highlight each year. The overall goal is to strive for teamwork within the club and advocacy for the profession.

Advisors: Jennifer Koel, Tiffanie Kloida

Calling all gamers, enthusiasts and competitive spirits! Get ready to level up your gaming experience in WCTC’s state-of-the-art esports lab, designed to provide students the ultimate gaming experience. Learn more >

Advisor: Ian Sheeley

Advisor: Michael Jones

The Foundations of Teacher Education Club is designed to enrich the lives and careers of educators. This club provides students with professional development opportunities and is involved in many campus, community and global service projects.

Advisor: Carrie Perock

Graphics Club is designed for students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in the graphic arts and printing fields and provides members with publishing opportunities through periodic publications of a student journal.

Advisors: David Espurvoa

This club promotes the health information management professions through service to the community and social interactions; opportunities for leadership development; and the mentoring of fellow colleagues within the Health Information Technology and Medical Coding Specialist programs.

Advisor: Cheryl Evans

The WCTC HOSA - Future Health Professionals chapter is designed for those interested in expanding their knowledge in a variety of healthcare fields. HOSA is a student-led global organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition to students enrolled in health and biomedical sciences.

Student members will have opportunities to participate in leadership conferences, competitive events, skills challenges, volunteer opportunities, service projects and more. This club is perfect for health, pre-health, EMS and other students interested in health careers.

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Contact: Angela Lee

This club promotes professionalism among club members, develops and uses club resources and talents to increase members’ knowledge of the hospitality/culinary industry, and improves human relations through club and industry interaction.

Advisor: Jack Birren

This club explores, gathers and shares ideas through the achievements and goals set by the club. It also raises funds to offset costs for field trips, guest speaker honorariums and community service projects.

Advisor: Julie Harton, Anna Janke

Get involved and apply skills from the classroom to the real world. Club members participate in service-learning projects, emerging technology exploration, aspects of global business technology and professional development opportunities. This innovative club is part of the Business Information Technology department and welcomes any WCTC student interested in gaining additional knowledge and valuable real-world experience. The club meets twice a month in the L Building and meeting times are announced via Canvas and MyWCTC.

Advisors: William Barkhaus

This club develops leadership skills, fosters teamwork and citizenship, provides a liaison between MA students and other campus organizations, promotes occupational education, and develops community service and recreational, social and cultural activities.

Advisor: Jamie Billyard

The Multicultural Student Union (MSU) advocates for the empowerment of marginalized and traditionally underrepresented identities. It works to increase the invisibility of the difficulties facing these students and appoints members to key governance positions at WCTC.

Advisors: Cyndy Taormino, Christa Thao

The WCTC Nail Academy Student Union provides an opportunity to pursue a career in the art and science of manicuring. We aim to lay a foundation in both theory and practice that will prepare our students for an exciting journey leading to high self-esteem and a quality lifestyle. We strive to exceed not only what is expected from us, but also what we expect of ourselves. 

Advisor: Karen Damore

The NTHS recognizes students who have earned a 3.0 GPA or above in a one- or two-year degree or diploma program. This honor society promotes leadership, honesty, career development and skilled workmanship. Students are rewarded for their achievements and encouraged to set educational and career goals.

Advisor: Karen Ziegler

This club offers Nursing students support, information, service and leadership opportunities, camaraderie and friendship.

Advisors: Amber Grant, Cassie Prohaska

This recreational club helps students develop relationships and communication skills. We do this through collaboration in tabletop role-playing adventure games that emphasize critical thinking and problem solving.

Advisor: Jeffrey Kroll

This is WCTC’s chapter of the international honor society for two-year colleges. Students are invited to join and attend the PTK ceremony held during the fall semesters.

Advisor: Karen Ziegler

This dynamic group promotes hands-on, real-life learning experiences related to the real estate field through guest speakers, dinner presentations and real estate-related site visits. Students who are interested in real estate as a hobby or a career can network with classmates who have a mutual interest and meet with professionals in the field.

Advisor: Jenny Wiktorek

The SCRUB Club strives to develop and increase social interaction skills of members by working together. It provides opportunities for field studies and educational experiences and encourages community involvement through contacts and donations to charitable organizations.

Advisors: Carrie Galecke, Jessica Donahue

This club is for students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in the web design and web development fields. Learn new techniques and best practices in web design and network with other students who are interested in the profession.

Advisors: Catherine Rozek, Tyler Kowalchuk