Club Corner

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The Clubs are Jumpin’ at
John A. Logan College!

TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN A CLUB

  1. Participate in activities that reinforce and supplement academic learning.
  2. Develop a variety of professional and personal skills including leadership, communication, teamwork, and project management.
  3. Socialize with fellow students and other individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  4. Contribute to service projects that benefit the campus and surrounding communities.
  5. Improve job and scholarship opportunities by applying skills and knowledge, showing evidence of involvement, and interacting with faculty, staff, and administrators.

AND ONE MORE REASON…IT’S FUN!

To join a club or participate in an activity, contact the club advisor at the phone number, office number, or email address provided.

For more information about clubs or other services of the Office of Student Activities & Cultural Events, contact us at activities@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287.

Student Clubs are listed in alphabetical order. Click on the name of the club or activity to find out more about it.

OTHER ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC)

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American Sign Language Club

This group provides social/recreational activities for deaf and hard of hearing students and bridges the gap between the deaf and hard of hearing and others. It promotes a College-wide awareness of the deaf and hard of hearing. It also facilitates students in the Interpreter Preparation Program with skills development and introduces sign language to interested individuals.

  • Club Advisor: Sheri Cook
  • Office: D267
  • Phone: 618-985-2828 Ext. 8450
  • Email: shericook@jalc.edu

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AmeriCorps

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Atheists & Agnostics

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Auto Body Repair

This club is for students involved in automotive studies, especially those in the Auto Body Repair program. Social functions and off-campus trips are scheduled. This club is a VICA chapter and has competed in state and national competitions. It also conducts car shows and auto raffles.

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Automotive Club

This group functions to improve the image of students and professional auto mechanics by continued support of the WIASE Mechanic Certification program of energy conservation and environmental protection in automotive service areas. The organization also strives to assist with the re-education of automotive instructors and technicians in the new techniques and to support John A. Logan College and its academic and technological training programs.

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Biology Club

The Biology Club seeks opportunities for excursions and provides an enriched environment for students preparing for careers in the biological sciences.

  • Club Advisor: Donna Ford
  • Office: C240
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8463
  • Email: donnaford@jalc.edu

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Black Students Association

The Black Students Association is concerned with education, economics, and cultural enrichment as these pertain to the John A. Logan College black population. Social functions and off-campus trips are scheduled annually.

  • Club Advisor: Toyin Fox
  • Office: B30
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8586
  • Email: toyinfox@jalc.edu

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Chi Alpha (Christian)

Chi Alpha encourages faith in students by providing an environment where they can learn and grow in Christ. They focus on international students and people of color and have programs that give worldwide experiences.

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College Scholastic Bowl

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Cosmetology Club

This club enables students enrolled in the Cosmetology Program to experience additional opportunities to further their knowledge in all areas of the beauty industry.

  • Club Co–Advisor: Mary Ann Troutman
  • Office: D271D – Cosmetology
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8406
  • Email: maryanntroutman@jalc.edu
  • Club Co–Advisor: Nancy Jo Crowell
  • Office: D271E – Cosmetology
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8242
  • Email: nancyjocrowell@jalc.edu

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Dental Assisting Club

This professional organization is involved in specific activities pertaining to the dental profession, such as attending dental conventions and making observations at dental schools and/or offices. The organization also strives to make its members better aware of the activities of the profession.

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Dental Hygiene Club - SADHA

  • Club Advisor: Pam Karns
  • Office: D171
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8639
  • Email: pamkarns@jalc.edu

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Fantasy and Science Fiction Game Club

This club provides JALC students, faculty, and staff with a club where persons with similar interests in Fantasy and Science Fiction can socialize and play a variety of games based on and around this interest.

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Filmmakers’ Club

Club members participate in the production of low budget films written and/or selected by club members.

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International Club

This organization provides foreign and domestic students with opportunities for social integration through programs and events designed to further international friendships.

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Investment Club

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John A. Logan College Community Band

The band consists of volunteers from the student body and the community. The group plays at College and civic functions.

  • Band Director: Mike Hanes
  • Phone: 618-201-6156
  • Email: hanes@siu.edu

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John A. Logan College Community Orchestra

The orchestra consists of volunteers from the student body and the community. The group plays at College and civic functions.

  • Orchestra Director: To Be Determined
  • Phone:
  • Email:

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Journalism Club (The Volunteer)

This club is open to any student interested in journalism. Most members are directly involved with The Volunteer, the John A. Logan College student newspaper. Students will travel to various printing places off-campus as available, attend social functions, and learn journalism skills.

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LIFE (Christian Club)

The Christian L.I.F.E. club is a non-denominational group where Christian students can get together, encourage one another and find ways to impact this college with the gospel of Jesus Christ. L.I.F.E. stands for Living In Fellowship Eternally. It reflects the unshakable assurance we share, namely that eternal life and perpetual fellowship with God and with each other is something everyone can enjoy, if they accept the gift that God has freely given them.

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LifeSavers of JALC

Lifesavers is a peer support suicide and crisis prevention program developed to train young adults to be caring listeners in their interactions with their peers. It involves a team approach to helping people cope healthfully with the challenges of drugs and alcohol, peer and family relationships, sexual issues, violence, academic problems, death, grieving, aggression, anxiety and suicide.

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Logan Choral Ensemble

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Model U.N. (United Nations) Club

  • Club Advisor: Dr. Jane Bryant
  • Office: C239
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8271
  • Email: janebryant@jalc.edu

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Nursing Club – ADN

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Nursing Club – Practical

  • Club Co-Advisor: Denise Orrill
  • Office: Du Quoin Extension Center
  • Phone: 542-9210
  • Email: deniseorrill@jalc.edu
  • Club Co-Advisor: Debbie Russell
  • Office: G218G
  • Phone: 618-985-2828 Ext. 8340
  • Email: debrarussell@jalc.edu

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Phi Theta Kappa

The local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was chartered on January 25, 1970. This national organization was founded in 1918, and is the community college equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honorary scholastic fraternity. Phi Theta Kappa provides recognition for academic excellence as well as opportunity for intellectual enrichment, social activities, and service to the College. Membership is by invitation.

  • Club Co-Advisor: Mark Rogers
  • Office: C236D
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8679
  • Email: markrogers@jalc.edu

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Political Science Club

This student organization exists to provide ample opportunities for involvement in practical applications of the concepts and principles of political science. This is accomplished by involvement in such activities as sponsoring campus political speakers, working in political campaigns, sponsoring voter registration drives, and traveling to the state and national capitols.

  • Club Advisor: Dr. Jane Bryant
  • Office: C239
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8271
  • Email: janebryant@jalc.edu

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Psi Beta (Psychology) Honor Society

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Realtime Captioning Technology Club

  • Club Advisor: Marilyn Haywood
  • Office: C259H
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8179
  • Email: marilynhaywood@jalc.edu

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Southern Illinois Writers Guild

The Guild meets at the College on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Area writers discuss their past for present works. There are also frequent readings and other events.

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Student Ambassadors

  • Club Advisor: Joe Hines
  • Office: C202
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8211
  • Email: joehines@jalc.edu

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Student Leadership Program

Students learn from individuals who serve in a variety of leadership roles at the College and in the community. There are usually three sessions per semester and topics vary by semester. Past sessions addressed communication, time management, overcoming fear, conflict resolution, and much more.

  • Contact: Adrienne Barkley Giffin
  • Office: B29 (This is also the Information Desk.)
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8287
  • Email: adriennebarkley@jalc.edu

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Student Senate

The Student Senate is the official student government of John A. Logan College. The Senate represents the student body as the voice of the students. The Senate addresses student issues, conducts service projects, and encourages student involvement.

  • Club Advisor: Adrienne Barkley Giffin
  • Office: B29 (This is also the Information Desk.)
  • Phone: 985-2828 Ext. 8287
  • Email: adriennebarkley@jalc.edu

Voters Registration Form Procedures

Under Reauthorization of the Higher Education Amendments, institutions who receive Title IV funding must make a “good faith” effort to inform their Degree seeking students of voter’s registration information. JALC provides its student population with voter’s information in a number of ways:

  1. Student Senate will take responsibility for spearheading voters’ registration drives on campus.
  2. Students can follow this link www.election.state.il.us to the Illinois State Board of Elections website. It offers all the facts and registering information a student needs to become a registered voter.

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Student Veterans United

This group serves to assist veterans transitioning from military to campus life, and to serve as an outreach mechanism for student veterans, College administration and faculty, and the campus community.

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T-Plus Tutors

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