The clubs listed below are currently active. Clubs retain their active status by maintaining a roster of five members each semester. Each club is also required to have a faculty of staff sponsor. '
Students with a particular interest are encouraged to start their own clubs. That process is outlined below.
The majority of the clubs listed below are active on the ECC campus in Union. Clubs at ECC's Rolla location are so noted.
A HERO Club (Adult Higher Education a Responsible Option)
Mission: To provide non-traditional age students with a learning community that focuses on community and college projects.
Sponsor: Eileen Acheson - ext. 6743, ekacheso@eastcentral.edu
Art Club
Mission: To create a vision of community around the arts.
Sponsor: Adam Watkins - ext. 6652, awwatkins@eastcentral.edu
Biotechnology Club
Mission:To provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership, and career preparation in the field of biology.
Sponsor: Dr. David Brooks - ext. 6628, dbrooks@eastcentral.edu
Bowling Club
Mission:To create an environment in which students can learn and enjoy the sport of bowling regardless of their skill level..
Sponsor: Stacy Langan - ext. 6648, sllangan@eastcentral.edu
Campus Crusade for Christ
Mission: To build relationshps with other Christian believers and to offer resources for those interested in learning about Jesus Christ.
Sponsor: Tom Fitts - ext. 6623, fittst@eastcentral.edu
Chess Club
Mission:To promote the study and enjoyment of chess.
Sponsor: Grace Austin - ext. 6695, austing@eastcentral.edu
Engineering Club
Mission: To provide an environment for students to explore science and engineering while serving ECC and the engineering program.
Sponsors: Dr. Barry Bookout - ext. 6684, barry@eastcentral.edu and Linda Arrington - ext. 6677, ldarrington@eastcentral.edu
Green Falcons
Mission: To involve and educate the ECC community about environmental issues.
Sponsor: Dr. Parvadha Govindaswamy - ext. 6627, pvgovindaswamy@eastcentral.edu
Literary Review
Mission: To create an outlet for creative writing, promoting literacy in our community, making student life on campus a more cultural experience. ECC Literary Review sponsors four Open Mics a year and also publishes a journal of student writing in the spring.
Sponsor: Josh Stroup - ext. 6646, jpstroup@eastcentral.edu
Web blog: ecclitreview.blogspot.com
Performing Arts Club
Mission: To provide an atmosphere in which music and theatre students can learn the necessary skills of working together professionally in order to accomplish common goals. Members also learn to network and build professional relationships.
Sponsors: Aaron Bounds - ext. 6697, asbounds@eastcentral.edu
Dr. Jennifer Judd - ext. 6696, limj@eastcentral.edu
Dr. Timothy Sexton - ext. 6698, tcsexton@eastcentral.edu
Vince Niehaus - ext. 6670, vince@eastcentral.edu
Phi Theta Kappa - Chapters at the Union Campus & Rolla Location
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for the two-year college. Members pursue activities that fall under the direction of the society's hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.
Mission: To recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development. Phi Theta Kappa membership is by invitation only and is based on attaining a 3.5 GPA as a full time student for a semester. Members must maintain an overall GPA of 3.2. Membership is open to all majors throughout the college, including anyone working toward a degree or certificate.
Rolla Sponsor: Dr. Beth Winters-Rozema - 573-458-0165, ekwinters@eastcentral.edu
Union Sponsor: Kevin Dixon - ext. 6631, kdixon@eastcentral.edu
Prism Club
Mission: To provide ECC students with the support and information regarding the L.G.B.T.S. (lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgendered and straight) community.
Sponsors: Leigh Kolb - ext. 6643, lckolb@eastcentral.edu & Linda Barro - ext 6645, barrol@eastcentral.edu
R & R Club
Mission: To amke time between classes more enjoyable by cultivating friendships through various activites such as card games, pool, video and gaming.
Sponsors: Dr. Bill Cunningham - ext. 6651, cunningb@eastcentral.edu
Rotaract
Mission: To give future young professionals the opportunity to volunteer their time to help the community. Rotaract is a Rotary sponsored service club.
Sponsor: Karen Klos - ext. 6614, klosk@eastcentral.edu
Student Government Association - Clubs at the Union Campus & Rolla Location
Mission: To represent the student body in all facets of college life and promote a close relationship with the administration, faculty, and student body for the general welfare of the college. Officers at both locations coordinate various activities and community service events.
Rolla Sponsor: Tracy Rusco - 573-458-0165 tlrusco@eastcentral.edu
Union Sponsor: Ryan McDonnell - ext. 6583, rtmcdonn@eastcentral.edu
Student Missouri State Teachers Association - Clubs at the Union Campus & Rolla Location
Mission: To provide a pre-service organization for future teachers and create a community within the group of students majoring in education. The organization works with MSTA on current trends and issues which affect the role and welfare of teachers in a democracy.
Sponsor: Dawn Bristow - 573-458-0165 or ext. 6612, drbristow@eastcentral.edu
Student Nurse Association – Clubs at the Union Campus & Rolla Location
Mission: To promote teamwork and leadership skills among student nurses while working to promote health in the community.
Rolla Sponsor: Andrea Garner - 573-426-6685, agarner@eastcentral.edu
Union Sponsor: Judy Bieker - ext. 6620, biekerja@eastcentral.edu
For more infomation on the clubs listed above contact the Student Activities Office located in Room 104 in the Multipurpose Building on the Union campus. Ryan McDonnell is coordinator of student activites and can be contacted at 636-584-6583 or at rtmcdonn@eastcentral.edu.
1. One full time faculty/staff sponsor.
2. 16 signatures of ECC students. (8 stating they will be in the club and 8 saying they will support this club)
3. Potential club members who agree to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct.
4. Submitted a club name and mission statement.
5. Verification of completion of these requirements by the Vice President of Student Development and one advisor to the Student Government Association.
Once these requirements have been met the Student Government Association will recognize the club at the next SGA meeting.
