ASCC Clubs & Programs
Connect, build leadership skills and have fun!
Non-Discrimination Statement
Student clubs and programs must be open and available to any Clark student regardless 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, honorable discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
Clubs
For more information contact: Club Coordinator Mila Smook at msmook@clark.edu
Want to join a club? Check out these student-run groups below and contact them to
find out what they’re doing and how you can participate.
Not seeing something you like and want to start your own group? It’s simple! Check
out the Club Handbook for the easy steps to start your own club today!
Programs
For more information contact: Student Life at studentlife@clark.edu
ASCC programs request funds annually through the S&A Fee Committee. These groups typically 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: Tosha Big Eagle |
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Advisor: Dr. Marcia Roi |
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Purpose: ACES Club is dedicated to connecting students with the prevention, intervention, and recovery communities through volunteer efforts that inspire lifelong learning, advancement, or knowledge, and healthy community partnerships. Meetings: Email the student contact directly for virtual meeting information. |
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: The APB provides a comprehensive events calendar to include 30+ enriching activities, educational lectures, family, social, awareness and diversity events to all students of Clark. Meetings: Mondays at 11:00am virtually Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 840 6926 1166 |
Archer Gallery
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Contact: (360) 992-2182 |
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Program Director: Michelle Ramin |
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Purpose: The Archer Gallery provides educational and cultural exhibitions at Clark College for students and the community. |
Athletics
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Contact: (360) 992-2268 |
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Program Director: Laura Lemasters |
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Purpose: This program provides support to the athletic programs at Clark College. Funds allocated to this program cover the costs of athletic insurance, tournament entry fees, officials, as well as training |
Christ's Club
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Contact: Justin Hymas |
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Advisor: Rebecca Martin |
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Purpose: A gathering place for all students who are interested to enjoy time together, learn from the Bible, and why people believe the Bible (apologetics). Students are encouraged to engage in activism by sharing the Christian faith when appropriate and to those who are willing to listen. |
Clark Art Talks
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Contact: (360) 992-2182 |
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Program Director: Michelle Ramin |
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Purpose: A monthly lecture series that invites artists to share their experiences and different artisitic techniques. |
Columbia Writers Series
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Contact: (360) 992-2161 |
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Program Directors: James Finley Alexis Nelson |
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Purpose: This program 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: |
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Purpose: This program provides Clark Students with valuable advice, counseling, and treatment for health-related issues. |
Clark Entrepreneur
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Program Director: Nathan Webster |
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Purpose: To encourge and support entrepreneural ideas within students and allow them access to resources to help grow ideas to actual business ventures. |
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. This program supports student leaders, the creation of the annual publication, and an event to showcase the final production. |
The Independent
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Contact: (360) 992-2972 |
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Program Director: Beth Slovic |
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Purpose: The Independent is Clark College's student news publication in print and online forms.
It provides coverage of activities on and off campus to include athletics, instruction,
facilities, administration, social issues and student government. |
Instrumental Music
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Contact: (360) 992-2188 |
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Program Director: Doug Harris |
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Purpose: This program 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) 992-2302 |
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Program Director: Ted Schatz |
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Purpose: This program provides drop in and play formats and events that aim to serve students
with recreational opportunities regardless of skill or ability. Opportunities include:
basketball, soccer and volleyball. |
Japanese Club
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Contact: Josephine Lowery |
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Advisor: Nami Inoue |
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Purpose: Our goal is to spread authentic Japanese culture in a fun way that engages the members to learn and share! Meetings: Email the student contact directly for virtual meeting information. |
Model United Nations
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Contact: (503) 929-0132 |
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Program Director: Joe Cavalli |
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Purpose: This program offers students a chance to participate in mock representation and delegations. |
Orchestra
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Contact: (360) 992-2195 |
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Program Director: Don Appert |
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Purpose: This program 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. |
Outdoor & Recreation
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Contact: (360) 992-2190 |
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Program Director: Ted Schatz |
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Purpose: This program offers students an opportunity to experience outdoor and recreation activities. The program encourages personal growth through outdoor skills and volunteering by connecting the students with other students and professionals with a wide range of outdoor and recreation skill levels. Some of the activities will include: hiking, ice skating, kayaking, outdoor challenge courses, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and white water rafting. |
Pep Band
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Contact: (360) 992-2188 |
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Program Director: Doug Harris |
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Purpose: This program provides students with an opportunity to participate in Pep Band and learn more about performance. |
Phoenix Art
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Contact: (360) 992-2639 |
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Program Director: Kathrena Halsinger |
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Purpose: A student art publication at Clark College. Original student art is compiled in the annual publication then distributed to the students. |
Phoenix Lit
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Contact: (360) 992-2305 |
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Program Director: Elizabeth Donley |
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Purpose: A student literary publication at Clark College. Original student literature is compiled in the annual publication then distributed to the students. |
SADHA: Students of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association
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Contact: (360) 992-2158 |
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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. |
STEM Nerd Girls
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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: This program provides opportunities for diverse learners to achieve their educational goals through the practice of creative problem solving, competitions, and networking opportunities. By providing these opportunities the program encourages students to countinue their path in the STEM field. |
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 Ambassador program is responsible for outreach to Clark College students through general information. |
Student Government (ASCC)
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Contact: (360) 992-2406 |
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Program Director: Sarah Gruhler |
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Purpose: Student Government is the Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) which 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, committee appointments, club promotions and approval, recruitment for student involvement and oversight of the services and activities (S&A) fees. Student Government Meetings: Are virtual and are listed on the college calendar of events. Student Government Budget Meeting: Are virtual and are listed on the college calendar of events. |
Students for Life Club
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Contact: Benjamin Poletti |
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Advisor: Joan Elizabeth Etter |
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Purpose: We are a space for students at Clark College to experience and influence the pro-life movement in their own community, through education and positive activism. Meetings: Email the student contact directly for virtual meeting information. |
Theatre
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Contact: (360) 992-2346 |
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Program Director: Gene Biby |
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Purpose: The Theatre program provides Clark students with theatrical opportunities both on-stage and behind the scenes. The program offers three shows during the academic year, one during each quarter. These shows are chosen with student engagement in mind and typically consist of an American standard in the fall, a musical in the winter, and a contemporary work in the spring, offering a range of theatrical opportunities. |
2020 Visionaries Club
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Contact: Esperalda Zuniga-Lemus |
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Advisor: Audrea Hagen |
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Purpose: To bring together a community of students living with disabilities and their allies and create a safe space where empowerment, activism, and community engagement are strengthened and amplified. Meetings: Email the student contact directly for virtual meeting information. |
Vocal Music
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Contact: (360) 992-2245 |
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Program Director: Jacob Funk |
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Purpose: The Vocal Music program 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. |
World Languages - Japanese
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Contact: (360) 992-2977 |
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Program Directors: Nami Inoue |
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Purpose: The World Languages Program provides Clark College students with language immersion travel opportunities of varying lengths and costs in Spanish and Japanese speaking countries. Each program determines eligibility criteria for participation and most programs travel in the summer, but on an alternating basis. |
World Languages - Spanish
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Contact: (360) 992-2770 x7790 |
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Program Director: Felipe Montoya |
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Purpose: The World Languages Program provides Clark College students with language immersion travel opportunities of varying lengths and costs in Spanish and Japanese speaking countries. Each program determines eligibility criteria for participation and most programs travel in the summer, but on an alternating basis. |
