Clubs & Organizations

Student Clubs

African American Student Union

Advisor(s): Stephanie Richardson

Strives to help the College community develop cultural awareness and sensitivity. Members promote understanding of their heritage and diversity as well as African American contributions to society.

Apple Core

Advisor(s): Pamela Swarts

Joins together other Macintosh users. The club members will have the opportunities to visit companies, experiment with technology, and build web sites through digital art and graphical design.

Art Club

Advisor(s): Maureen (Moi) Dugan

To create opportunities for students to be exposed to professional artists and their works, and to explore other art avenues to help in deciding career paths. The club looks forward to monthly workshops and trips to art galleries and exhibitions.

Business Forum

Advisor(s): Rick Dudkowski

Provides students with opportunities to network and develop contacts critical to professional success. Any student interested in a business career will benefit from participating in events and trips to major business centers.

CAB (Campus Activities Board)

Advisor(s): Clifford Scutella, Joanna Barefoot, Laura Keenan

CAB provides the majority of the social and cultural programs at GCC. They sponsor a number of activities, entertainers, lecturers, and performing artists as well as spectacular events and student travel programs.

CEO Club

Advisor(s): Barbara Shine

CEO Club seeks to inform and inspire entrepreneurship within all GCC students. Club members have created a "students in business" enterprise, (SCHOLARS Apple Cider Syrup and other products), where students experience how to lead and ensure business success.

Christian Students United (CSU)

Advisor(s): Debra Crossett

GCC's chapter of this worldwide, nondenominational student organization helps members find strength through Christian fellowship.

Computer Club

Advisor(s): Shawn Krest

From video games to career shadowing, the Computer & Technology Club at Genesee Community College gives students a hands-on opportunity to share their interest in technology with fellow students, faculty and community members. All interests are welcome: The CTC hosts “Game Night,” the annual all-night video game competition and also a Computer Repair Clinic for faculty.

COURIER Newspaper

Advisor(s): Kristine Dassinger

Student editors and journalists produce regular editions which focus on a variety of topics involving the campus community. Students are encouraged to explore the techniques of journalism, reporting, and editing.

Criminal Justice Club

Advisor(s): Barry Garigen

Heightens the interest and awareness of issues in and relating to the field of Criminal Justice.

DAC (Dactylology Club)

Advisor(s): Chip Green, Mary Hartman, Annette Blanchard

The purpose of the Dactylology Club is to broaden the experience of students and staff with the /deaf community through communication, experience and events.

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)

Advisor(s): Rick Dudkowski

GCC's DECA Club is part of a national organization for students interested in pursuing a career in business, marketing, or fashion retailing. The club exposes students to various career skills and activities through field trips and the annual College Fashion Show.

EARTH Club

Advisor(s): Michael Garrett, Donna Rae Sutherland

Helps raise environmental awareness within the campus community. The club demonstrtaes how simple and effective it is to beautify and preserve our planet's resources.

Education Club

Advisor(s): Christine Belongia

This club encourages and provides peer interaction, career preparation, and leadership opportunities to future educators.

Film Club

Advisor(s): Barry Chow

Film Club welcomes all students to participate; for communications students, they will have the opportunity to practice what they learn from production classes, for others, they can be involved in digital film making as producers, writers, actors and more.

FORUM Players

Advisor(s): Maryanne Arena

The theatrical organization of GCC. Students have an opportunity to experience acting and producing in a dramatic setting. Forum players produce several shows a year. Students can also compete at the American College Theatre Festival, and go on professional auditions.

Game Club

Advisor(s): Mary Knappen

To allow students to get together to play and share their knowledge of various games.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Advisor(s): Candice Faulring

Offers support and empowers gay and lesbian students, faculty, and staff. They work to educate the campus about sexual orientation issues.

GCC Armed Forces Council

Advisor(s): Student Activities

GCCAFC is a new organization created by military members, for military members. GCCAFC is one of the first and only Military/Veteran’s groups in the SUNY Community College ranks. The council is an organization that provides friendship among its members. GCCAFC also provides a place to talk to other veterans of the same generation and help ease the stress of military life created. The concept of veterans talking about things others would never understand is a constant theme. GCCAFC provides educational information and help to veterans and is involved in such activities as fundraising, community involvement, and Va. Hospital visits.

ISO (International Student Organization)

Advisor(s): Lauren Paisley, Amy Cleveland

Assists GCC's international students in making the transition into a new environment. The group promotes cultural awareness, while serving as a support network for the educational and social development of foreign students.

Literary Club

Advisor(s): Anita Whitehead

Highlights the creativity that exists at GCC. Students work to explore their imaginations and utilize writing as a form of expression.

Mathematics Club

Advisor(s): Mary Knappen, Michelle Abdella

Promotes and fosters interest in mathematics at the college and pre-college levels.

Native American Student Organization

Advisor(s): Victoria Campbell, Tracy Ford

The Group provides academic, social, cultural and leadership opportunities for Native American students. Anyone interested in Native American culture and contemporary issues is also welcome to participate.

New Age Circle

Advisor(s): Nichola Lerczak

New Age Circle club provides students interested in alternative religions, namely Paganism/Wicca, with a place to share information and ideas. We provide support in the form of educational workshops, seasonal celebrations and discussions. New Age Circle club also exists to spread awareness to the larger student body about Paganism/Wicca and other non-mainstream religious paths.

Nurses Club

Advisor(s): Patricia Kendall-Cargill, Catherine Wall

Pursues activities in the interest of nursing students and their career objectives. The major event of the club is the Capping and Pinning Ceremony to recognize the special accomplishments of the nursing students.

Off the Edge

Advisor(s): Kristine Dassinger, Tracy Ford

This club was established to provide a positive social environment for GCC students who are rationalists, humanists, skeptics, and freethinkers. They hope to enrich GCC campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialogue on matters of faith, science, politics, and reason. They wish to engage GCC students in issues of national and international importance surrounding freedom of conscience and secular education.

Office Technology Club

Advisor(s): Jean Chenu

This club is for students pursuing a career as a Administrative Assistant and/or Medical Administrative Assistant. The club gives students an opportunity to get behind-the-scene knowledge of working in an office environment.

Outdoor Adventure Club

Advisor(s): John McGowan, Rebecca Green

The purpose of this club is to relieve the stress of every day school life and promote healthy outdoor activity. It will also educate its members with proper etiquette and safety precautions in a fun and educational environment.

Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)

Advisor(s): Rafael Alicea-Maldonado, Jane Weston, Barbara Smith

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for students in 2 year colleges world- wide. The society promotes and provides academic excellence, leadership opportunities, service projects and fellowship amongst members. To be eligible for our chapter, Alpha Iota Upsilon, students must have 12 hours of Genesee Community College credit, an overall 3.6 GPA to be inducted, and a 3.3 GPA to maintain membership.

Physical Education Club

Advisor(s): Rebecca Dziekan, Kathleen Gurak

Established to promote the professional position and interests of Phys. Ed. Students, and to explore options related to further education and career opportunities in the physical educational field.

PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant Club)

Advisor(s): Christopher Caputi

Promotes awareness of Physical Therapy throughout the campus community. The club provides programs and events to enhance the knowledge and self-confidence among constituents.

Respect Campaign Committee

Advisor(s): Ellen Brokaw, Joanna Barefoot

The Respect Campaign is an initiative of the Student Government Association and is a joint effort between Student Activities and College Village. Its goal is to promote and create a more respectful environment at GCC and College Village among students, faculty and staff, and it encourages respect toward all people, the environment and self. It also focuses on service to those in need. The committee coordinates various programs throughout the year and anyone is welcome to join or contribute new ideas!

Respiratory Care Practitioners Club

Advisor(s): Christopher Stercula, Lori Woodruff

Established to support the activities that are of interest to the Respiratory Care students. The club works to raise the awareness of respiratory health throughout the community.

SCI (Success through Creative Ideas)

Advisor(s): TaShonda Gerald

Have a creative niche that you would like to explore? Than SCI is just for you! This club provides students with an outlet to express their creative ideas. Student interests range from dancing, singing, and stepping to event planning and programming. The group provides a positive, welcoming, and fun atmosphere that promotes group solidarity and social development.

SGA (Student Government Association)

Advisor(s): Clifford Scutella, Joanna Barefoot, Jennifer Newell, Nicole Schuth

SGA serves as representation for all GCC students and their collective interests. SGA promotes the cultural, educational and social needs of the campus community. This governing body takes responsibility in the decision-making process of the College.

SHAAG (Student Health Awareness and Advocacy Group)

Advisor(s): Jeannie Burdick, TaShonda Gerald

The main focus of this club will be on wellness from the whole person approach. The group would like to educate the student population about health issues that may be important to them. Possible topics would include depression, anxiety, sleep, weight, stress, mental health, and any other health related issues our students may want to explore.

STAR (Student Telecounseling Admissions Representative)

Advisor(s): Jennifer Miller

The STARs stay in contact with all recruits, applicants and continuing students by way of telephone. Through the efforts of the STARs, prospective students have a better understanding of our college and what opportunities we have to offer.

Student Paralegal Association

Advisor(s): Gregory Dalton

Established to enhance and promote the professional position and interests of Paralegal students. The club conducts seminars to supplement legal education.

Student Support Services Club

Advisor(s): Celina Bartz, Roberta Noto

Expose students to a greater variety of experiences (cultural, extra-curricular and skill development)

Student Survival Club

Advisor(s): John McGowan, Ebony Ross

Serves to provide students with useful information about college life, GCC departments and programs, and the local area, in order to help them “survive” college life here at GCC! Ask about our Fireside Chats!

Tourism Club

Advisor(s): Amy Slusser

Provides career information on Tourism & Hospitality industries through student planned trips and activities.

TV Club

Advisor(s): Barry Chow

TV Club produces various productions in and out of our Digital TV studio, we need talents, producers, hosts, guests, and your ideas. Join us and you can be seen and heard over cable television in Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston counties; or if you prefer, working behind the scene with our Communications student crew.

Western Art History Club

Advisor(s): Joyce Chizick

The Western Art History Club provides opportunities for students to explore our artistic cultural heritage through gallery visits and student planned field trips and activities.

WGCC Radio Station

Advisor(s): Valerie Pawlowski

Is the radio station of GCC, found at 90.7 FM. Students get hands-on experience in broadcasting and programming as disc jockeys, news reporters and music directors.