Academic Clubs and Organizations

Art Club

Art Club painterArt Club members support and promote the creative and educational aspects of art.

Biology Club

The mission of Biology Club is to enhance and expand the knowledge and understanding of biological issues.  It is open to all Columbia College students.

Criminal Justice Student Association

This association allows for those with an interest to learn about different aspects of the criminal justice field.  This exposure comes in the form of various field trips and guest speakers.  Issues dealing with the criminal justice field are pondered and discussed.  The association participates in a minimum of two community service activities each year. Membership is open to any student currently enrolled in Columbia College.

Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX)

DEX is an active organization that promotes students who are currently pursuing a degree in the field of business, finance, marketing or management. DEX members have the opportunity to illustrate their knowledge through state and national competitive events designed to enhance practical skills and experience in a diversity of business careers. Delta Epsilon Chi is a proactive organization that focuses on building self esteem and ethical business practices; it is also committed to community service and development activities.

Environmentally Conscious Organization (ECO)

The purpose of ECO is to establish and maintain a solid and efficient recycling program in each residence hall on campus. ECO would also like
to make an impact on campus and around the community by doing stream clean-ups, adopting roads to pick up trash, and taking field trips
to better understand out impact on the environment.

Forensic Science Student Association

FSSA provides students the opportunity to network with fellow forensic science students at the college and complement their learning through guest speakers and field trips.

Human Services Organization

The purpose of the Human Services Organization is to promote fellowship, serve the community, and expand the knowledge and
understanding of social issues.

Ivy Review Literary Society

Ivy Review Literary Society encourages all Columbia College students, faculty and staff to participate in the art, appreciation of creative writing, and in literary readings and in the publication of The Ivy Review literary magazine.  They operate in cooperation with the English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta.

Mock Trial Association

The mission of Mock Trial is to promote leadership, develop critical thinking, and gain experience and understanding of courtroom proceedings.  The Mock Trial team provides experiences in the field of law while competitively representing Columbia College in inter-collegiate competitions.

Model United Nations (Model UN)

The Model UN club of Columbia College promotes a better understanding and an interest in the function and processed of the United Nations (UN). Members of the Model UN Club role-play the part of a UN member state at a United Nations simulation that includes in teams from colleges and universities nationwide. Club members study political positions and views of their selected country in-depth.

Participant Advisory Council for Student Support Services (PAC)

Academic club participants

The purpose of PAC is to assist the Student Support Services staff in its efforts to enhance student retention and graduation, and provide leadership opportunities for SSS participants.  PAC is active in all aspects of SSS including serving as peer advisors and facilitating and supporting SSS activities, workshops, trips and cultural events.

Political Science Club

The mission of the Political Science Club is to provide a suitable environment for the free exchange of ideas among like-minded individuals and to organize and coordinate activities of interest for the members.  The goal is to educate, enlighten and spark interest in the field of political science.

Psychology Club

Psychology Club is open to all students who have an interest in psychology.  Its purpose is to make known and promote interest in the field of psychology and sponsor activities and gatherings for students interested in psychology.

Student Leaders Advocating Teacher Excellence (S.L.A.T.E.)

S.L.A.T.E. is an organization whose members have a sincere interest in encouraging professional development as well as serving as a social group by supporting students interested in education.  S.L.A.T.E. sponsors programs and events that encourage other students to take an active role in education and expose non-education majors to the field of education.