Academic Clubs and Organizations

Art Club Art 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.

Columbia College Student National Education Association (CCSNEA) This is a national education association which promotes and advances the cause of education for all individuals.  The mission of the organization is to promote excellence among educators and protects the rights of educators and advance their interests and welfare.

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.  Membership is open to any student currently enrolled in Columbia College.

Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Promotes students who are currently pursuing a degree in the field of business, finance, marketing or management.  Members gain experience and necessary business skills while competing at the state and national levels and benefit the community by participating in community service.

Forensic Science Student Association FSSA provides students the opportunity to network with fellow forensic scientist students at the college and complement their learning through guest speakers and field trips.

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 This organization promotes better understanding and interest in the function and processes of the United Nations (UN).  Members of the Model UN club will also role-play the part of a UN member state at a United Nations simulation that includes participating teams from colleges and universities nationwide.

Participant Advisory Council for Student Support Services (PAC) 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 providing peer advisors, activities, workshops, trips and cultural events to the participants of SSS.

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.