AITP – SCC Association of IT Professionals, Student Chapter
This club is for anyone interested in keeping current on technology, business trends, and collaboration with other
tech professionals. Students will promote initiatives that not only shape the future of the local chapter but
advance the global IT industry.
Advisors: Dan Nickel & Kim Cartwright – Category C
American Welding Society
The SCC Chapter’s purpose is to promote the welding industry with education and understanding of the many areas
involved in the field such as testing, codes, filler materials, base materials, nondestructive testing,
metallurgy, blueprint reading, layout, welding processes, and promotion. Students have the opportunity to
compete in SkillsUSA.
Advisor: Karen Foster - Category A
Chess Club
This club is for members to play chess with each other, to receive chess instruction, and to participate in
chess-related events such as tournaments, simultaneous exhibitions, and master lectures.
Advisor: Leo Iacono - Category C
College Republicans
The purpose of this organization is to foster leadership and responsible citizenship, to promote the principles of
efficient governance and ethical behavior, and to aid in the promotion of Republican principles on campus.
Advisor: Nikki Isemann – Category C
Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ)
This group’s purpose is to help students encounter Jesus Christ, experience His good news, and embrace His mission of
love, locally and globally.
Advisor: Bob Zetocha - Category C
Early Childhood Student Group
The purpose of the SCC Early Childhood Student Group shall be charitable and educational and include, but not be
limited to, serving and acting on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of young children and their
families with special emphasis on development early childhood educators, fostering growth and development of the
young professionals through their work with, and on behalf of, young children.
Advisors: Crystal Kozak - Category A
Esports Club
The Esports Club is for students who like gaming and the culture that surrounds competitive gaming. This club will compete locally and nationally in tournaments using Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and PC. Students will meet business and industry professionals in the gaming community. Club members will have an opportunity to stream to Twitch or YouTube.
Advisor: Christopher Cummins
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community
through education, collaboration, and experience. Students will develop leadership and technical HOSA skill
competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health
Science Education instructional program.
Advisor: Jill Sand – Category A
Multi-Ethnic Student Organization (MESO)
This club provides opportunities for students to become more culturally sensitive to and aware of multicultural and
human relations issues. It provides a supportive gathering place for students from culturally diverse
backgrounds.
Advisors: Julian Gomez - Category C
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) – Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter
PTK promotes scholarship, development of leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified
students of the college. This national two-year college honorary organization is comparable to Phi Beta Kappa at
a four-year college. It is open to students who have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0
scale and have a minimum of 12 earned credits. Students are eligible to apply for PTK transfer scholarships to
four-year institutions.
Advisor: Rachel Mason - Category A
Physical Therapist Assistant Student Association
The Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association is established for the purpose of providing opportunities for
the enhancement of academic, social, professional and recreational aspects of student life and future physical
therapist assistants.
Advisor: Ian Thompson - Category A
Psychology/Sociology Club
The Psychology/Sociology Club is established for the purpose of working toward the betterment of the student body by
promoting interest, providing information, and providing activities that allow students in the social sciences
fields of psychology and sociology to learn and pursue their interest; developing and promoting a program of
social and educational activities related to psychology and sociology such as lectures, panels, discussions, and
movies for the benefit of the student body; promoting awareness and understanding for students about the field
and potential career paths; and providing opportunities for students to interact with faculty and staff outside
the classroom.
Advisors: Nicole Trevena Flores & Lyndie Christensen-Nader – Category A
SCC-Lincoln Food Pantry
The purpose of this organization is to provide food items and personal hygiene items to all SCC students in need.
Advisor: Brock Zautke - Category C
SCC Pride
This group provides LGBTQ+ students and allies a safe environment to gather and to promote community, related
education, and outreach for LGBTQ+ members of the SCC campus.
Advisors: Kalika Jantzen, & Kevin Forch - Category C
SkillsUSA
This club is an affiliate of national SkillsUSA, a national membership association serving students who are preparing
for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further
education. SCC’s chapter of SkillsUSA has a purpose to empower its members to become world-class workers and
entrepreneurs, leaders, and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and
industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our
nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded
in academics.
Advisor: Robert Epps - Category A
Student Senate
Student Senate is the student governing body of the campus, acting in an advisory capacity and representing students
in the College planning and decision-making process. Student Senate helps present student issues and enables
positive communication among the students, the administration and the Board of Governors. Student Senate
discusses safety issues around campus as well as issues pertaining to the betterment of the student body.
Student Senate oversees the committee which plans all campus activities for the term based on student interests.
Advisor: Rachel Mason
Student Veterans Organization
This group is established for the purpose of providing an affinity group for students transitioning to campus and
serves as a conduit for positive engagement with the campus. The goal is to provide student veterans the
opportunity to network with other veterans, discuss topics that student veterans face in a college setting,
raise awareness of challenges that student veterans face, raise funds to support veterans, and provide support
for veterans on campus and in the community.
Advisors: Mark Mason & Samuel Bethune - Category C
Young Democrats of SCC
The purpose of this organization is to foster leadership and active citizenship, to promote the principles of
progressive governance, equality, and ethical behavior, and to aid in the promotion of Democratic principles on
campus.
Advisor: Nikki Isemann – Category C