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: ASCC Club Coordinator at ascccc@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: ASCC Finance Director at asccfd@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
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. |
Aerospace
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Contact: (360) 992-2569 |
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Program Director: Keith Stansbury |
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Purpose: This program provides students an opportuntity to participate in a team-based STEM experiencial project/aerospace design competition. Activities include the year-long design competition (such as NASA Student Launch), field trips to launch events, museums, and the University of Washington.
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Archer Gallery
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Contact: (360) 992-2182 |
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Program Director: Senseney Stokes |
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Purpose: The Archer Gallery provides educational and cultural exhibitions at Clark College for students and the community.
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Athletics
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Contact: (360) 992-2259 |
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Program Director: Christopher Jacob |
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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 supplies |
Clark Art Talks
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Contact: (360) 992-2182 |
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Program Director: Senseney Stokes |
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Purpose: Is 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 provides 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. |
The Independent
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Contact: (360) 992-2972 |
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Program Director: Dee Anne Finken |
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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: Rich Inouye |
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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) 992-2185 |
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Program Director: Travis Garrison |
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Purpose: This program provides structured sport leagues, tournaments, drop in and play formats, and events that aim to serve students with recreational opportunities regardless of skill or ability. Opportunities include: basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer and volleyball. Additional trips off campus such as rock climbing and kayaking are provided each quarter. |
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. |
Multicultural Student Affairs
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Contact: (360) 992-2053 |
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Program Director: Felisciana Peralta |
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Purpose: This program focuses on supporting diversity at Clark by providing support, services, and activities which foster a multicultural perspective. |
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) 992-7467 |
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Program Director: Dave Caldwell |
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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: Rich Inouye |
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Purpose: This program 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) 992-2681 |
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Program Director: Mark Magdaleno |
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Purpose: The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportuntities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programming. engages in educational opportunities focusing on leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. |
Phoenix - Student Literary Magazine
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Contact: (360) 992-2305 or (360) 992-2639 |
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Program Director: Elizabeth Donley & Kathrena Halsinger |
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Purpose: The Phoenix is the student art and literary publication at Clark. Original student art and literature is compiled in the annual publication then distributed fo 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. |
SNACC: Student Nursing Association of Clark College
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Contact: (360) 992-6047 |
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Program Director: Dianne Lucia |
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Purpose: This program promotes social activities and health-related service activities on and off-campus and provides an atmosphere that fosters life-long learning. Weekly meetings inform students of political trends in Nursing. |
STEM Nerd Girls
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Contact: (360) 992-2354 or (360) 992-2452 |
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Program Director: 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. |
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. |
Transitions Peer Mentors
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Contact: (360) 992-2618 |
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Program Director: Janette Clay |
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Purpose: This program supports and provides services to student academic success as well as personal development. This program's specific goal is to mentor students and help them navigate through barriers as they transition into higher level coursework from basic education. |
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 Director: Michiyo Okuhara & Yoko Sato |
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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) 992-2172 |
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Program Director: Erika Nava |
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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. |
