Student Congress
The purpose of the Student Congress is to represent the student body in matters pertaining to Kaskaskia College. As the voice of the students, it is dedicated to securing, implementing, and protecting equal rights, privileges, and responsibilities for students. The Congress is committed to the best interests of Kaskaskia College.

Membership in the Student Congress consists of six (6) organizational representatives, six (6) at-large representatives, and four (4) officers. The officers are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Student Trustee serves in the Executive Council of the Congress. All candidates for membership must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours at Kaskaskia College and file a petition bearing the signatures of fifty students. Candidates must be endorsed by a recognized campus organization. Contact the Co-Advisors, Brad Odum at 618.545.3358 - email, bodum@kaskaskia.edu, or Jeff Sulcer at 618.545.3344 email, jsulcer@kaskaskia.edu.

Success Center and Success Center Lab
Success Center (L-109) and Success Center Lab, which is located within the library in room L-105, offers a number of services to enhance student success.

Paraprofessional and peer tutors are available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to assist students with their coursework in most core classes as well as in more specialized areas. Students are best served by making appointments with the tutors to ensure coordination with their class schedule; however, walk-ins are welcome.

The Success Center has handicap-accessible computer/work stations, assistance with resume writing, cover letters and job search information. We also keep a listing of currently available jobs both part-time and full-time.

The Success Center offers Career Services. It is never too early to begin preparing for employment after graduation. Workshops are offered in Skills Identification, Applying for Employment, Creating and Revising a Resume, and Preparing for an Interview. Free services in resume writing, mock interviewing, career advising, and skills identification are available. We keep a listing of current available jobs both part-time and full-time. Please call the Success Center at 618.545.3155 for assistance.

Kaskaskia College has a number of clubs and organizations for you to participate in. To find out more contact Crystal Gray, Co-ordinator for Student Activities at 618-545-3366

Academic Olympics
Based upon the well-known College Bowl program, the Academic Olympics features question-and-answer competitions between teams of community college students. Participating teams will meet in regional tournaments, with the regional winners competing in a statewide final.

BASIC
The purpose of the organization is to establish a group of Christian students for growth, fellowship, and outreach. The organization is non-denominational and welcomes students of all religious faiths.

Black Student Association
This organization motivates all students, regardless of race in shaping their own destinies within the College, and to stimulate pride in college life. To this end, BSA also uplifts hopes and dreams of the black community in relation to the College. For more information, contact Irene Young at 618.545.3034.

College Newspaper - Scroll
The Scroll, the College newspaper, is a project of the journalism classes. However, any student who desires to become a member of the newspaper staff may apply to the faculty sponsor. The Scroll provides the opportunity to record contemporary events and to write feature articles and editorials.

KC Community Builders
The Kaskaskia College Community Builders (KCCB) develops leadership and service while cultivating fellowship among students. KCCB aids in the development of the student’s professional role and promotes an awareness in the students that their efforts can and do make a positive difference in their lives and the life of the community.

KCCB promotes citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special building projects that are beneficial for our community that allow members of KCCB to learn through service activities. It promotes community awareness through working in and for various community sponsored projects.

Intramural Sports
Various co-ed recreational sport activities are offered throughout the year. For more information, contact Amy Troutt at 618.545.3164 or atroutt@kaskaskia.edu

International Students & Friends
The International Students and Friends organization is dedicated to promoting multiculturalism, Internationalism, global awareness and interdependence, and world peace. The organization also helps students to develop cultural awareness, tolerance and friendship.

KC Film Club
The KC Film Club offers students the opportunity to explore the world of cinema through direct participation in making a film. The Film Club is for those primarily interested in some aspect of movie making, such as writing scripts, directing, editing, filming, creating a budget, or working on the crew. Students learn what it means to collaborate on a major project and have fun in the process.

Phi Theta Kappa, Iota Omicron Chapter
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship, leadership, and service among community college students. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is recognized among top colleges in the state and nation and opens opportunities for financial consideration for students as they complete bachelor’s degree coursework.

To be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, a student must be regularly enrolled in a community college, have earned 12 or more credit hours that could be applied to a degree program, and have earned a career Grade Point Average of 3.5 or greater. Potential new members are evaluated and mailed an invitation. There is an initiation fee.

Rotaract
Rotaract is an international program for Kaskaskia College students who believe they can make a difference. Rotaract clubs provide an opportunity for young adults to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaract was founded by Rotary International and is sponsored by Rotaries in our local communities. For information call 618.545.3164.