Social Clubs and Organizations
- A student group organized to promote and encourage responsible habits, lifestyles
and attitudes about the peer issues that college students face, such as alcohol,
smoking, staying fit and creating positive relationships.
- This organization seeks to promote unity, academic enrichment and career development
for black students and to be of service to the Columbia College community
and the surrounding communities.
- College Democrats work to spread the message of the Democratic Party and provides
a forum for discussion of progressive issues.
- The purpose of CCMAC is to develop a sense of unity and common purpose as members
discover, display, and explore physical, philosophical, and intrinsic properties
of martial arts as well as share these experiences with Columbia College
and the community.
- The Cougarette Dance Team serves as a fun, positive environment for dancers
to demonstrate their abilities and provide dancers with a venue to perform
at various college events.
- Elysium Players encourages all students, faculty and staff at Columbia College
to participate in the art of acting and the experience of theater.
- FCA is an inclusive organization which provides all collegiate and non-collegiate
athletes at Columbia College a community for athletic participation and Christian
fellowship.
- Furthering Interests and Education in Spanish Traditions Association (FIESTA)
is open to students with an interest in Hispanic culture and Spanish language. This
club promotes the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and provides
opportunities for discussion on related topics as well as practicing Spanish
language skills. Members also participate in service projects at Columbia
College and in the larger community.
- HORIZONS GSA is an alliance of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered)
and allied students who work to create an inclusive campus atmosphere. HORIZONS
seeks to educate people about the trials faced by LGBT persons and to help
overcome stereotypes and misperceptions about the LGBT community. HORIZONS
meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00pm.
- The International Club is open to all students. Members take an active
role in helping international students transition to American customs as well
as student life at Columbia College. This group promotes diversity, culture
and understanding through programming, social activities and service projects
at Columbia College and in the larger community.
- This organization provides support and assistance to the faculty and students
at Field Elementary School through the volunteer efforts of its members.
- A service committee of the Student Government Association, RHCA represents
the concerns of the residence halls to SGA. The group works to build
community in the halls and help plan necessary changes and improvements.
- A service committee of the Student Government Association, SAC previews, plans,
and implements activities for students ranging from entertainers to Columbia
community events.
- SGA is the direct tie between the student body and the college administration. They
represent the voice of the student body. Full-time day students have
voting privileges and may run for office in the fall and spring elections.
- Travel Club is focused on learning about other cultures through travel. We
promote local travel (here in Columbia, MO and surrounding cities), state travel
(day trips all around Missouri and adjacent states), national travel (2-3 day
trips to other states) and international travel (travel and/or Study Abroad
opportunities).