Social Clubs and Organizations
BACCHUS
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.
Columbia College Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
The purpose of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship is to promote the spiritual life of the students of Columbia College by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, discipleship, witness, and prayer, as well as to accommodate the Christian and the non-Christian’s development in understanding the Christian worldview.
Columbia College Democrats
Columbia College Democrats work to spread the message of the Democratic Party and provide a forum for discussion of progressive issues.
Columbia College Martial Arts Club (CCMAC)
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.
Cougarette Dance Team
The Cougarette Dance Team serves as a fun, positive environment for dancers to demonstrate their abilities and provides dancers with a venue to perform at various college events.
Elysium Players (Drama)
Elysium Players encourages all students, faculty and staff at Columbia College to participate in the art of acting and the experience of theater.
Horizons Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
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.
International Club
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, respect and understanding through programming, social activities and service projects at Columbia College and in the larger community.
Partners in Education (PIE)
This organization provides support and assistance to the faculty and students at Field Elementary School through the volunteer efforts of its members.
Residence Hall Council Association (RHCA)
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.
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is open to Columbia College students, faculty and staff with an interest in Hispanic culture and the 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.
Student Activities Commission (SAC)
The purpose of SAC is to plan, implement, execute and evaluate events, both on and off-campus, that provide entertaining and exciting social opportunities for the students at Columbia College. Examples of events include comedians, illusionists, dinner and a movie nights, day trips and more.
Student Government Association (SGA)
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
Travel Club is focused on learning about other cultures through travel. They 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).