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

The purpose of the GCC Art Club is to provide a time and place for art majors and those interested in visually creative outlets to work on and discuss projects, both personal and school oriented.

Billiards Club

Advisor(s): Margaret Sisson

To allow students to improve their skills in the game of Billiards.

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.

CEO Club

Advisor(s): Barbara Shine

Chess Club

Advisor(s): Mary Knappen

To allow students to get together to play chess and share their knowledge of the game.

Color Guard

Advisor(s): Barry Chow

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 (Student 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, Scott Deming

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

DAC (Dactylology)

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

The purpose of the organization is to broaden our experience in communicating with the deaf community.

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.

Delta Psi Omega (Drama Society)

Advisor(s): Maryanne Arena

Is a chapter of the National Dramatic Honorary Society. Members of the local chapter are recognized for their faithful and meritorious work in the Stuart Steiner Theater.

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.

Fencing Club

Advisor(s): Tracy Ford

The Purpose of this club will be to teach those interested in the art of fencing, provide of a place to grow together, and advance in the skill of fencing.

Film Club

Advisor(s): Barry Chow

FLAG (Friends and Lesbians and Gays Group)

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.

FORUM Players (Student Theatre)

Advisor(s): Maryanne Arena

The theatrical organization of GCC. Students have an opportunity to experience acting and producing in a dramatic setting.

GCC Christian Fellowship

Advisor(s): Debra Crossett

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

ISO (International Student Organization)

Advisor(s): Lauren Paisley

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): Kristine Dassinger, Tracy Ford

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): Phillip Pickering, Mary Knappen

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

Music Club

Advisor(s): Ann Reid

Brings together students who have an interest in choral literature and classical music.

Native American Student Organization

Advisor(s): Victoria Campbell

The group explores cultural and social interests as well as contemporary issues relating to the indigenous peoples.

Nurses Club

Advisor(s): Mary Macdonald

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

Is of interest to student pursuing careers in management, business, and word processing. The club gives students an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes glances at activities in major business facilities.

OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant Club)

Advisor(s): Mary Hartman, Julie Call

Established to enhance awareness of Occupational Therapy as a health related profession. They promote therapeutic and beneficial activities for better health.

Outdoor Activity Club

Advisor(s): John McGowan

Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)

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

Students are eligible for membership when their QPI is 3.6 or more, with no grade below a D. The group promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and attends regional conferences.

Physical Education Club

Advisor(s): Margaret Sisson

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.

Psychology Club

Advisor(s): Elise Banfield

PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant Club)

Advisor(s): Morad Fairoz

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

Reader's Group

Advisor(s): Frank Mayo

Offers an opportunity for students to perform literary readings for the community. The group provides an instructional mechanism and artistic outlet for students.

Respect Campaign Committee

Respiratory Care Practitioners Club

Advisor(s): Christopher Stercula

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.

SAC (Student Activities Council)

Advisor(s): Joanna Barefoot, Christina East

SAC 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.

SGA (Student Government Association)

Advisor(s): Joanna Barefoot, Christina East, Virginia Taylor

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

Provides information and support to all interested in disabilities related issues.

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): Joanna Barefoot, Christina East

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!

Tourism Club

Advisor(s): Amy Bowles

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

TV Club

Advisor(s): Barry Chow

Get students interested in the field of TV production.

Western Art/History Club

Advisor(s): Joyce Chizick

Get students interested in western art and history.

WGCC (Student Radio Station)

Advisor(s): Sarah Canfield

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.