ASCC Clubs & Programs
Clubs - Student Run Groups
Clubs give students an opportunity to meet new people, have fun and explore new things. Check out the current student-run clubs below and contact them to find out how to get involved!
Open to all students - See the opportunities below.
Programs - ASCC Program Director Run Groups
ASCC programs request funds annually through the S&A Fee Committee. These ASCC Program Director led groups have pre-planned activities and some may require an audition or try-out to participate. If you’re interested, contact the ASCC Program Director to find out how to get involved.
Clubs and Programs List
A.C.E.S. (Alliance of Counseling Education Students) Club
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Contact: Savannah |
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Advisor: Sarah Blanchette |
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Purpose: With a shared goal to create opportunities for connection, contribution, and career preparation, we come together as an alliance of counseling and care education students. With shared goals and aspirations, we work diligently to create a space for all who want to support each other, build community and a better world. Open to all students. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Activities Programming Board (APB)
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Contact: (360) 992-2806 |
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Program Director: Samantha Lelo |
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Purpose: To provide free events where students can connect, engage, relax and have fun outside the classroom. Events are open to all students of Clark. Meetings: Check out the college calendar of events for all student events https://www.clark.edu/about/calendars/events.php |
Archer Gallery
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Contact: (360) 992-2246 |
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Program Director: Kendra Larson |
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Purpose: Archer Gallery serves the students and community of Clark College by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. Archer Gallery exhibits work by national and internationally renowned artists and connects the Clark College community with accessible and diverse perspectives from the contemporary art world. |
ASCC Student Government
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Contact: (360) 992-2406 |
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Program Director: Sarah Gruhler |
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Purpose: The Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) Student Government acts as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, administration and the community. They are charged with review and implementation of the ASCC Constitution and Bylaws, club promotion and approval, recruitment for student involvement and oversight of the services and activities (S&A) fees. ASCC Student Government |
Asian American Culture Club
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Contact: Melina |
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Advisor: Mark Keats & Audrie Villanueva |
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Purpose: To bring awareness to asian cultures and to connect with like-minded peers. We plan to bring awareness about multiple asian ethnicities and bring events to Clark, showcasing those ethnicities. |
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Meetings: Email the contact. |
Athletics
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Contact: (360) 992-2268 |
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Program Director: Laura Lemasters |
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Purpose: The Clark College Athletics Department will enrich the greater community and the lives of student athletes by instilling in them a lifelong enjoyment of sports and physical activity. With a commitment to diversity, integrity, and academic achievement, we provide a competitive and high quality range of sports programs that focus on learning teamwork and on student success. |
Black Student Union Club
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Contact: Addie |
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Advisor: Vanessa Neal |
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Purpose: The Black Student Union at Clark College works to create a welcoming space where students can connect, support one another, and celebrate culture and community. We aim to encourage leadership, learning, and unity through events, service, and open dialogue. Our club is open to all students who want to promote inclusion, respect, and positive change on campus. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Campus Mom's Connect Club
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Contact: Ceirra Ceirramurphy2.0@icloud.com |
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Advisor: Sarah Theberge |
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Purpose: The Campus Mom’s Connect Club is open to all students with a focus on bringing student parents together to share resources, make friends, study, and talk about parent life. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Child and Family Studies
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Contact: (360) 992-2496 |
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Program Director: Rose Witteveen |
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Purpose: Monies allocated to this program support student workers to provide childcare for Clark students. Child and Family Studies offers high quality, flexible, and inclusive child care. |
Clark Art Talks
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Contact: (360) 992-2246 |
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Program Director: Kendra Larson |
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Purpose: Clark Art Talks serves the students and community of Clark College by hosting a monthly art lecture series. Distinguished artists and art scholars from around the country share their experiences related to their art practices and provide unique insights into their varied career paths and artistic techniques. |
Columbia Writers Series
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Contact: (360) 992-2173 |
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Program Directors: Dawn Knopf Alexis Nelson |
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Purpose: Columbia Writers Series hosts professional writers--fiction, non-fiction, poets, playwrights, and screenwriters--to Clark College to read from and discuss their work. This gives students an opportunity to meet, interact with, and learn from successful writers. |
Counseling and Health Center
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Contact: (360) 992-2614 |
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Program Director: Megan Jasurda |
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Purpose: The Counseling & Health Center provides Clark students with valuable advice, counseling, and treatment for health-related issues. |
Cru Club
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Contact: Jordan |
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Advisor: Allison McCrady |
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Purpose: To engage with students from all backgrounds who have an interest in studying the Bible and learning more about the Christian faith. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Discounted Fitness Center
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Contact: (360) 992-2808 |
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Program Director: Samantha Lelo |
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Purpose: Currently enrolled students pay $10.00 / quarter for the discounted fitness center pass. Students take their photo ID to the Cashiers Office in Gaiser Hall to pay. Then, go to the Fitness Center in O'Connell Sports Complex (OSC). While supplies last. Students who are currently enrolled in Physical Education, HPE 266 or HPE 258 (Fitness Wellness) can use the fitness center free for that quarter. https://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-life/fitness_center/ |
Dungeon and Dragons Club
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Contact: Wyatt |
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Advisor: Dani Depuy-Grpbb;e |
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Purpose: Run a Dungeons and Dragons club and campaign on campus with official time, room, and supplies. Other tabletop games may be offered depending on how populated the club ends up being. Open to all students. Meetings: Email contact. |
The Iceberg
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Contact: (360) 992-2637 or (360) 992-2924 |
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Program Director: Toby Peterson and Grant Hottle Director Name |
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Purpose: An annual anthology of student comics featuring writing and art produced by Clark students and alumni. The Iceberg supports student in the creation of the annual publication, and an event to showcase the final production. Instagram: @clark.iceberg |
Instrumental Music
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Contact: (360) 992-2188 |
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Program Director: Doug Harris |
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Purpose: Instrumental music provides a quality performance experience for all Clark students who wish to participate. Students have the opportunity to participate in Concert Band and Jazz Band. |
Intramurals
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Contact: (360) 992-2259 |
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Program Director: Owen Frasier |
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Purpose: Intramurals provides students with recreational opportunities regardless of skill or ability. |
Japanese Club
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Contact: (360) 992-2455 |
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Program Directors: Michiyo Okuhara |
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Purpose: This program hosts Japanese related events on campus that provide learning opportunities to a large number of students and other audiences while contributing to the diversity and global education outreach of both Clark College and the community. |
Latine Student Union Club
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Contact: Leonardo |
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Advisor: Rosalba Pitkin |
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Purpose: We hope to inspire and showcase more Hispanic culture at Clark College. We are open to all students interested in participating. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Land Surveying Club
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Contact: Rowan rblaikie88@gmail.com |
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Advisor: Brian Miyake |
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Purpose: The Clark College Land Surveying Club brings together students who share an interest in mapping, geomatics, and the science of measuring the world around us. Our mission is to give members hands-on experience with surveying tools, connect them with industry professionals, and prepare them for future careers in the field. The club also creates a friendly, supportive space where young surveyors can make friends, collaborate on projects, and meet others who share their passion for surveying and the outdoors. Through teamwork, learning, and community involvement, we aim to build both skills and lasting connections. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Model United Nations
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Contact: (503) 929-0132 |
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Program Director: Joe Cavalli |
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Purpose: Model United Nations (MUN) offers students a chance to participate in mock representation and delegations. |
Multicultural Student Affairs
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Contact: (360) 992-2672 |
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Program Director: Rosalba Pitkin |
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Purpose: Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) focuses on supporting diversity at Clark by providing program support, services, and activities for all students. Join us for quarterly community luncheons. |
Neurodiversity and Policy Club
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Contact: Sadie |
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Advisor: Shayna Collins |
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Purpose: To advocate and participate in community, politics, and activism through the lens of neurodivergence! (Also a space for neurodivergent people to hang out, learn and have fun. (Formerly known as the ADHD Club!) Open to all students. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Orchestra
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Contact: (360) 992-2662 |
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Program Director: Dr. Rafael Antonio Rodriguez |
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Purpose: Orchestra provides students with an opportunity to participate in Orchestra concerts. Participation allows students to increase their musical skills, their knowledge of orchestral repertoire, and their own personal enrichment. |
Pacific Island Student Union Club
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Contact: Mac |
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Advisor: Dolores Kelly |
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Purpose: A supportive and inclusive community that embraces our Pacific Island heritage, culture, and history while educating all members about us. Open to all students. Meetings: Email contact. |
Pep Band
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Contact: (360) 992-2188 |
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Program Director: Doug Harris |
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Purpose: Pep Band provides students with an opportunity to participate in Pep Band and learn more about performance. |
Phi Theta Kappa – Student Honor Society
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Contact: (360) 992-2974 |
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Program Director: Darci Feider |
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Purpose: Phi Theta Kappa, Clark College’s honor society, recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in programming focused on leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. All Clark College students are welcome to join our member meetings and participate in our local events. Meetings: Email the contact. |
Philosophy Club
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Contact: Andrew a.wilken@students.clark.edu |
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Advisor: Victor Morales & Jessica Luther Rummel |
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Purpose: To provide all students an opportunity to discuss philosophical essays, novels, movies and other mediums regarding topics that are relevant to today. We will discuss the material and the opinions people could have on them with an open-minded environment hoping to learn and grow from the material and each other. Meetings: Email contact. |
Phoenix
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Contact: (360) 992-2639 |
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Program Director: Martha Lewis |
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Purpose: A student art publication at Clark College. Original student art is compiled in the annual publication then distributed to students. |
Queer Agenda
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Contact: Bridgitte |
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Advisor: Alyssa Montminy |
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Purpose: The Queer Agenda creates a safe space for all students while building support in the queer community. We aim to bring together people at all roads of intersectionality, so that they might find a space for freedom and expression. Meetings: Email contact. |
SADHA: Students of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
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Contact: (360) 992-2474 |
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Program Director: Kristi Taylor |
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Purpose: SADHA focuses on student professional development and community service through support of social, cultural, educational, and leadership experiences with the college campus, local community, and the National Dental Hygiene Association. |
SNACC: Student Nursing Association of Clark College Club
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Contact: Kevin |
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Advisor: Susan Thornton sthornton@clark.edu |
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Purpose: SNACC's purpose is to help promote and grow nurse leaders. Open to all students. Meetings: Email the contact. Meetings at CCW (Clark College Building at WSU-V) and over Microsoft Teams. |
Speech and Debate Club
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Contact: Lily |
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Advisor: Ariel Albright aalbright@clark.edu |
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Purpose: The Speech and Debate Team at Clark College was once a team that boasted a proud tradition of high-level public speaking performances, competitive debate, and professional development leading to regular recruitment to four-year universities. We are looking to bring this team back to Clark College. We intend to compete at the local, regional, and even national level in debate and speeches in all eleven American Forensics Association Individual Events. These events include the oral interpretation of literature, memorized and originally written speeches, and limited preparation speeches. In terms of debate, we intend to compete in International Public Debate (IPDA), a limited preparation form of debate that is meant to be accessible to all. During team meetings, we will refine our skills and speeches for the competition level. No previous experience is necessary to join the team, and we are open to all. Meetings: Email the contact. |
STEM Nerd Girls/Engineering
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Contact: (360) 992-2354 or (360) 992-2452 |
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Program Directors: Tina Barsotti Carol Hsu |
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Purpose: STEM Nerd Girls / Engineering provides opportunities for diverse learners to practice creative problem solving, competitions, and networking opportunities. By providing these opportunities, students are are encouraged to countinue their path in the STEM field. Instagram: @clarknerdgirls |
Student Ambassadors
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Contact: (360) 992-2770 |
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Program Director: Amy Tam |
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Purpose: The Student Ambassadors are responsible for outreach to Clark College students through general information. |
Student ID's
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Contact: (360) 992-2806 |
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Program Director: Samantha Lelo |
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Purpose: Currently registered students can get a free Clark College Student ID and free C-Tran Bus Pass with valid photo ID through the Clark College Bookstore. |
The Swift
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Contact: (360) 992-2173 |
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Program Director: Dawn Knopf |
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Purpose: A student literary publication at Clark College. The Swift compile original student literature in an annual publication distributed to students. |
Theater
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Contact: 360-992-2346 |
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Program Director: Gene Biby |
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Purpose: Theatre provides Clark students with quality stage productions during fall, winter, and spring term. See the below website for show information and times. Attendance is FREE to students with their Clark College ID. |
Vocal Music
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Contact: (360) 992-2245 |
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Program Director: Jacob Funk |
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Purpose: Vocal Music encompasses the Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble, and Chorale. These groups provide all Clark College students who wish to participate with quality choral music performance experiences. |
Non-Discrimination Statement
The college affirms a commitment to freedom from discrimination for all members of the college community. The responsibility for, and the protection of, this commitment extends to students, faculty, administration, staff, contractors, and those who develop or participate in college programs. It encompasses every aspect of employment and every student and community activity. The college expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Harassment is a form of discrimination.
If you have questions or concerns about discrimination, please contact:
Title IX and ADA Coordinator (students and employees):
Human Resources
360-992-2105
hr@clark.edu
View all Title IX Information.
Online discrimination and harassment complaint form: https://clark-gme-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid321909
Section 504 Coordinator (students):
Megan Jasurda, Director of Disability Access Center
360-992-2065
mjasurda@clark.edu or dac@clark.edu
Anti-Hazing/Sam's Law
Clark College is committed to and maintains an atmosphere of social and ethical responsibility. It is the College's belief that learning and working occurs in environments where learners, employees, and visitors feel safe, secure, and welcome. Hazing is antithetical to this College’s commitment to maintaining a positive educational environment. The group or organization, regardless of chartered status, has the responsibility to ensure its activities are acceptable under this policy. Participation in hazing activities is against the law. This policy applies to hazing occurring in student organizations, groups, and activity between two or more people who are affiliated with the college regardless of whether it occurs at sanctioned or non-sanctioned events, on- or off-campus and is effective from enrollment to commencement, including breaks in the academic year. Questions regarding the acceptability of a proposed organization activity should be discussed with the Clark College Office of Care & Conduct. View Full Hazing Policy
Code of Student Conduct
All ASCC clubs can programs are expected to follow the Code of Student Conduct. View Code of Student Conduct.
Accommodations
If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in groups or events contact Clark College’s Disability Access Center Office at (360) 992-2314 or (360) 991-0901 VP, or visit Penguin Union Building room 013