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Student Life Clubs and Organizations

• Animal Health Technology
• The purposes or objectives of the RCTC Animal Health Technology Students are: 1. to promote the professional and educational advancement of veterinary technicians, 2. to promote and maintain the professional image and high ethical standards of the veterinary technician. 3. to promote progressive and humane medical care for all creatures, 4. to promote and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with the veterinary medical profession, 5. to promote an interest in National Association of veterinary technicians, 6. to serve as a contact between members of NAVTA and the Animal Health Technology students, 7. to further the social and scientific advancement of R.A.H.T.S.
• Advisor: Layne Daniels
• Email: Layne.Daniels@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3112

• Armed Forces and Veterans Club
• The Armed Forces and Veterans Club is open to all students who are interested in supporting our troops and veterans.
• Advisor: Harry Kerr
• Email: Harry.Kerr@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3194

• Art Club
• The Art Club serves as an official organization for students interested in art history and the studio arts. The club will manage and host visiting artists selected by members. The club will organize field trips to museums, art centers and artist's studios as interest dictates.
• Website: Art Club
• Advisor: Catherine Egenberger
• Email: Catherine Egenberger@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7550

• Asian Student Organization
• The Asian Student Organization exists to help create awareness of the importance of higher education in the community, especially in the Asian communities in the city of Rochester; to provide the community, the college and the Rochester area, with opportunities for cross-cultural experiences; to offer assistance, support, and encouragement to the students of the University Center Rochester.
• Advisor: Ivonne TjoeFat
• Email: Ivonne.tjoe-fat@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7264

• Automotive Technician Club
• Advisor: Dave MacLeod
• Email: Dave.MacLeod@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3147

• BUM Club
• The BUM Club exists to promote The Building Utilities Mechanics Program on campus, in the community, and to increase interest in this field of study amongst potential students. It will help establish unity between first and second year students. The club will participate in school activities, and will participate in an annual event to better the community.
• Advisor: Tom Soltau
• Email: Tom.Soltau@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3130

• CAD Technology Club
• Advisor: Pam Benson
• Email: Pam.Benson@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3137

• Chess Club
• The purpose of the Chess Club shall be to serve as an official organization for students interested in chess. The club will manage and host visits from other chess clubs selected by members. The club will organize field trips to competing schools as interest dictates.
• Advisor: Paul Kinion
• Email: Paul.Kinion@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7523

• Design Club
• Students interested in computer graphics, multi-media, or digital music will enjoy this club. We will host speakers and workshops and learn more about the exciting new field of digital arts.
• Advisor: Jeffrey Jacobsen
• Email: Jeffrey.Jacobsen@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3139
• DFL Club
• To serve as an official organization for students interested in Democratic leaning politics. To promote Democrats on campus, in the community and to increase interest in this field of study amongst potential students. To create a social group that will encourage students to get involved with events on campus, in the community and volunteering for the good of all. The club will participate in school activities and events to better the community, which may include:
  • A forum of area legislators talking about educational issues or other issues
  • Learning about election strategies by working with local legislators and candidates
  • Working with other organization to register voters on campus
• Advisor: Greg Wright
• Email: Gregory.Wright@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3515

• Disc Golf Club
• Advisor: Richard Jordan
• Email: Richard.Jordan@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5009
  

• Drama Club
• The purpose of the Drama Club shall be to involve UCR students in theatre, as well as expanding the horizons of its members through theatre involvement and community contributions.
• Advisor: Jerry Casper
• Email: Gerald.Casper@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7569

• Ecology
• Advisor: Jennifer & Cory Rubin
• Email: Jennifer.Rubin@roch.edu or Cory.Rubin@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7149

• Engineering and Physics Club
• The purpose of the Engineering and Physics Club is to provide students who are interested and concerned in (1) raising awareness of engineering and physics, (2) provide support to their peers, (3) supporting activities at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) with an organizational structure to accomplish that purpose.
• Advisor: Rod Milbrandt
• Email: Rod.Milbrandt@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7503
• Web Site: www.physicsengineeringclub.schools.officelive.com

• Equestrian Club
• The RCTC Equestrian Club will serve as an organization in which to unify the collegiate horsemen of all levels and disciplines through mentoring, education, leadership and service. Encouragement will be provided through the union of horse enthusiasts with a common goal of educating themselves, and others through constant growth and learning.
• Advisor: Jonathon Holland
• Email: Jonathon.Holland@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5508
  
  
• Gay-Straight Alliance
• he purpose of the RCTC GSA is to provide a safe and friendly environment for the support of GLBTQA students, to maintain and to share with the college community the cultures of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people, and to offer support, encouragement and education to all students, faculty and staff at the University Center Rochester community.
• Advisor: Suzanne Szucs
• Email: Suzanne.Szucs@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-2811

• GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America)
• RCTC Student Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America.
• Advisor: Doug Courneya
• Email: Doug.Courneya@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-529-6114
• Health & Fitness Club
• The RCTC Health &FitnessClub is a newly founded student life club located in the Rochester Community and Technical College Campus. Aimed to promote and establish healthy life styles within the student population, the RCTC Health & Fitness Club offers a verity of activities and services for its members, all inclined for a heather, stronger, and more progressive college experience.
• Advisor: Brian LaPlante
• Email: Brian.LaPlante@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7106

• Horticulture Club
• The purpose of the Horticulture Club shall be (1) to serve as an official organization for students interested in the horticulture profession and to provide them with information about career directions and the credentials needed for their chosen career, (2) to promote and advance the profession and enrich the quality of education and preparation for the student, and (3) to provide an avenue for an exchange of information and ideas between students and horticulture professionals in their geographical area and nationally.
• Advisor: Robin Fruth-Dugstad
• Email: Robin.Fruth-Dugstad@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-529-6112
  
  
• International Students Club
• This club provides fellowship with foreign exchange students, and promotes an international dimension to the campus.
• Advisor: Glen Saponari
• Email: Glen.Saponari@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5511

• Law Enforcement Club
• This club provides learning experience outside the traditional classroom. The club also takes field trips to various law enforcement centers.
• Advisor: Harry Kerr
• Email: Harry.Kerr@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3194

• Lions Club
• Advisor: Joseph Schlichenmeyer
• Email: Joseph.Schlichenmeyer@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-536-5637

• Mu Alpha Theta
• Advisor: David Atwood
• Email: David.Atwood@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7524

• Music Technology Club
• Advisor: Young-Shin Choi
• Email: Young-Shin.Choi@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-2965

• Muslim Student Association
• This club strives to promote unity and joint action among the Muslims of RCTC, conduct social, cultural, religious and other activities in the best traditions of Islam.
• Advisor: Rana Mikati
• Email: Rana.Mikati@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7147
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• Rochester Collegiate Navigators
• We are a nondenominational group of college students united by our shared interest in Jesus Christ! We meet weekly to study and discuss the Bible, worship, and pray in various small groups. We also gather monthly for fun, friendship, conferences, and community service. We'd love for you to join us!
• Advisor: Steve Cole
• Email: Steven.Cole@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7462
  
  
• Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
• Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
• Advisor: Allan O'Bryan
• Email: Allan.OBryan@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-529-6156
  
  

• Student Nursing Forum
• The Student Nursing Forum is an official organization for all students interested in the nursing occupation. The organization promotes collegiality within nursing and works to serve the student body as well as the community at large. The organization follows the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Advisor: Jennifer Eickhoff / Rose Buns
• Email: Jennifer.Eickhoff@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7548
  
  
• Table Tennis Club
• Advisor: Mark Stanchfield
• Email: Mark.Stanchield@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-28-3508