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Student Life Clubs and Organizations

• African Student Organization
• The African Student Organization provides an academic and social support network for African students attending Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) andWinona State University- Rochester Center (WSU-RC). The organization focuses on providing academic support through peer tutoring and guest lecturers from the college community. The ASO will also promote the cultures ofAfrica on campus and in the community by sponsoring an annual lecture from a prominent African speaker.
• Advisor: Othelmo da Silva
• Email: Othelmo.daSilva@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7566

• 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: Simon Huelsbeck
• Email: Simon.Huelsbeck@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7190

• 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: Lori Halvorson-Wente
• Email: Lori.Halvorson-Wente@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7553

• Automotive Technician Club
• Mission statement goes here.
• 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 Club
• Mission statement goes here.
• 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

• Circle of Friends: GLBTQA
• Mission statement goes here.
• Advisor: Janell Holter
• Email: Janell.Holter@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3120

• College Cheer Team
• Mission statement goes here.
• Advisor: TBA
• Email: Carol.Nurmi@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7204

• Dance Club
• If you are interested in dance, even if you have no experience at all, the Dance Club is the place for you!.
• Advisor: Jennifer O'Neil
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• Phone: ?

• Dental Hygiene Club
• The Dental Hygiene Club exists to promote ongoing college/community relationships and to provide preventive dental services to RCTC students at a reduced fee.
• Advisor: Robin Paynter
• Email: Robin.Paynter@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3251

• Digital Arts 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: Daniel Vedamuthu
• Email: Daniel.Vedamuthu@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5031
  

• 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

• ECHO (Student Newspaper)
• The ECHO shall: provide a news, editorial and entertainment media for students, faculty, staff and administration; open a channel for free and responsible discussion to college students, faculty, staff and administration; constructively criticize and make suggestions in editorial matters; serve as an activity for students interested in publication work; provide a stimulating activity environment, challenging students to the task of organization, responsibility and working with others in a common effort.
• Advisor: Jim Loving
• Email: Jim Loving@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7204

• 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

• Environmentalism Club
• Mission statement goes here.
• Advisor: Tim O'Neill
• Email: Tim.ONeill@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-2961

• 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: Julie Christie
• Email: Julie.Christie@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5532

• Health Information and Technology Club
• The RCTC HIT Club will serve as an official organization for students majoring in HIT to promote the health information management (HIM) profession.  Student members will benefit from career information, networking with peers and career mentors, and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Mentor Program, Student Community of Practice, and Student Connection e-news, and virtual HIM professional virtual sessions.  The club will also conduct a minimum of one community or professional service event per year.
• Advisor: Judy Gust
• Email: Judy.Gust@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7456

• Honors Club
• The mission of the Honors Club is to serve as an official organization for students who are interested in broadening their education above the ordinary.  The Club will manage and host different events based on club members' interests.  The club will organize various field trips as interest dictates.
• Advisor: Jamie Parkin
• Email: Jamie.Parkin@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-5074

• 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: Janell Holter
• Email: Janell.Holter@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3120

• Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
• This club provides study and social activities to help Christians grow toward maturity.
• Advisor: Steve Cole
• Email: Steven.Cole@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7462

• 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
• Advisor: Brian Watters
• Email: Brian.Watters@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3117

• Martial Arts Club
• The Martial Arts Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 9 PM in SC108 (the Wrestling Room at UCR Regional Sports Center).
• We're the only dojo in town that lets you train for FREE. Learn self-defense, kick boxing, jujutsu, and more; come train with us for a month and get a free T-shirt!
• Advisor: Steve Bein
• Email: Steve.Bein@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-2815

• Mass Communications Club
• Mission statement goes here.
• Website: Mass Comm Club
• Advisor: Kendal Rasnake
• Email: Kendal.Rasnake@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7542

• Muslim Student Organization
• 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: Wail Kailani
• Email: Wail.Kailani@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-536-5384

• 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 GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America)
• RCTC Student Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents' Association of America
• Advisor: Robin Fruth-Dugstad
• Email: Robin.Fruth-Dugstad@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-529-6112

• 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: Susan Jansen
• Email: Susan.Jansen@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-285-7548

• Student Support Services
• We help provide academic advising, one-to-one tutoring, college visits and planning for transferring, workshop information, study skills and test taking assistance, etc.
• Advisor: Shannon Hansen
• Email: Shannon.Hansen@roch.edu
• Phone: 507-280-3543