Clubs & Organizations

Accounting Club members will discuss internship opportunities, completion of accounting curriculum certificates and the Associate’s degree and employment opportunities. It is the intent of the club that members will be able to commit time to the Success Center as tutors. Hopefully, the Accounting Club members will become active KC Accounting Program Advisors when they graduate and obtain employment. For more information, please contact David Michael.

The Agriculture Club is an organization dedicated to the improvement of agriculture for our school, our community and our country. When you get involved in this club, you will develop leadership and foster cooperation in agriculture throughout the college community.

For more information, contact Professors, Aaron Heinzmann or William Waggoner.

Membership in the Automotive Technology Student Organization is available to all students enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program at Kaskaskia College. The organization provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, expands interest in related activities outside the classroom, promotes professional and ethical development and builds active relationships with automotive employers, trainers, organizations and industry leaders. Alumni will be considered for special membership.

For more information, contact Charles DeBernardi

Come join us in our efforts to support Christian growth, fellowship, and outreach on our campuses.  Our organization is non-denominational and welcomes all students who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We meet monthly for Bible Study.

• Daily Bible Verse website
• See you at the Pole website
• The Gideons International website

The Black Student Association (BSA) is a student-oriented, minority organization in which all currently enrolled students, regardless of their age, race, or ethnic origin, at Kaskaskia College are welcome to join as student members. BSA is also open to any staff member associated with Kaskaskia College.

BSA’s mission is to assist students, regardless of their ethnic origin, to discover, define, explore, and demonstrate their destiny at their college and in their community through student-oriented cultural activities and community services.

For more information, contact Robert Rhymes 

KC"s Computers, Networks, and Emerging Technology (CNET) Club is open to students within the Computer Information Technology programs, as well as to anyone interested in fostering positive attitudes and skills in this field. The club is very active in college events, and engages in a number of community service activities. In recent years the club has provided on-site networking and computer maintenance work for area grade schools and government offices. The club is affiliated with the National Chapter.

For more information, contact Angenien Huffstutler 

Kaskaskia College's Cosmetology Club expands on the training and education students receive through the Cosmetology program. Members participate in educational programs and training seminars to enhance classroom learning and to promote understanding between cosmetologists and the public.

For more information, contact Chris Browne 

Thinking of going into administration of justice as a career? This is the club for you! The Criminal Justice Club will help you establish a more positive attitude toward administration of justice as a career.

For more information, contact professor Kenneth Ingersoll.

The purpose of the KC Dental Assisting Club is to actively participate in the promotion, development, and implementation of dental oral health in the Kaskaskia College Community. Involvement in the Dental Assisting Club will also include support of other Kaskaskia College clubs, and active involvement in community events. Membership is open to Dental Assisting students enrolled in the current semester.

For more information, contact Lori Schmidt 

FCA is committed to building up Kaskaskia College students, student athletes, faculty, staff, and coaches by presenting them with the opportunity to become the best individual they can be by sharing the word of Jesus Christ. FCA will look to strengthen the relationship of the KC students and student athletes by bringing them closer together through faith.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives… one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. The FCA Vision To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. The FCA Mission To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

Weekly Huddles - We are currently meeting in the evenings (usually Tuesday or Wednesday) on a weekly basis. Huddle dates are available by contacting sponsor Jenna Lammers or follow us on Instagram @kc.fca.

The Kaskaskia College Culinaries was established to supplement the culinary arts curriculum through participation in food-related events, to build a fellowship of students interested in food and to introduce those students to the world wide culinary community. Members are very active in preparing international dishes for the college's Celebration of Diversity, as well as providing gourmet dishes for various other college events. Members also travel to various locations to learn experience various culinary cultures.

For more information, contact Robert Rhymes 

Phi Beta Lambda is a professional association serving postsecondary students nationwide and abroad. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) membership is open to any student interested in the field of business. Involvement in PBL helps future business leaders convert their ambitions and abilities into financial success and professional recognition. As a Phi Beta Lambda member, you accelerate your climb up the career ladder. PBL gives you a head start on your career by helping you meet and make friends with present and future business leaders, practice business and leadership skills, plan career strategies, win individual and chapter awards in state and national competition testing a range of business skills, and attend professional seminars.

For more information contact Nathan Wilkins.

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honors society for two year colleges that focuses on scholarly learning, leadership development, service to campus and community, and fellowship. Students are invited for membership in Kaskaskia College's chapter, Iota Omicron, after completing at least 12 hours of coursework over two semesters and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.

For more information, contact Erin Landers at 618-545-3385 or ELanders@kaskaskia.edu.

The purpose of the Student Physical Therapist Assistant Club (SPTA) is to provide education and awareness of the Physical Therapist Assistant occupation. This is accomplished through special training programs, seminars, field trips, as well as social activities, and networking with professionals on both the local and national levels while supporting current and future PTA students. Membership in the SPTA is open to any currently enrolled PTA student, or alumni of the Kaskaskia College Associate Degree Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

For more information, contact Jane Herrmann 

Students enrolled in the Associate Degree Radiologic Program of Kaskaskia College are eligible for the Student Radiologic Club which provides special training programs and seminars as well as social activities to promote leadership in the Radiology field.

For more information, contact Mimi Polczynski.

All currently enrolled students of the Respiratory Program are eligible for membership which provides special training programs and seminars as well as social activities.

For more information, contact Beth Urban 

The purpose of the Kaskaskia College Sonography Club is to develop leadership and professionalism among student sonographers. The club will promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow members to learn by doing. Student will get to know faculty and build networks for professional growth.

For more information, contact Cynthia Hoffmann 

A student government is elected by the students at the beginning of each Fall term. The Student Congress members are the official representatives of the student body. The student government provides a means of organized student expression in the College and provides a method to encourage and promote interest in college affairs and activities.

For more information, contact Scott Crothers or Jordan Coffey 

Kaskaskia College's Student Nurse Organization (SNO) provides an environment for nursing students to meet and network among their peers. Through extra educational activities, social events and professional activities, the SNO helps:

• To nurture and develop students to their fullest potential
• To serve as an advocate for students in nursing education
• To prepare students for entry into the nursing profession

For more information, contact Rebecca McElhose.

The Kaskaskia College Student Practical Nursing Organization (KCPN) is open to all currently enrolled practical nursing students. Some of the purposes of this organization are to allow the students to explore employment opportunities, to further interest in the practical nursing program, represent the KCPN program at the annual state LPN convention, and to act as volunteers at various community and college functions.

For more information, contact Kim Storm 

The Kaskaskia College Theatre Guild is open to all KC students interested in working on play productions. Students are encouraged to audition for roles on stage, and/or work backstage on crew assignments. The Theatre Guild produces one main stage show in the fall and one in the spring. The Theatre Guild often performs at other events throughout the school year with scenes, sketches, and improvisations.

For more information, contact David Quinn 

The purpose of Kaskaskia College's Students in Entrepreneurial Leadership (SEL) organization is to further the concept of entrepreneurship throughout the KC District. Students in SEL accomplish this through operating their own student-run business, providing free management consulting to small businesses, and participating in community-service projects.

Just as Kaskaskia College is committed to life-long student learning and providing a quality comprehensive education, The Trio Club encourages students to provide leadership as well as promote networking through collaboration and volunteerism in a variety of campus and community events, offering a chance to enhance academic and career success.

For more information, contact Yvette Glasgow.

The Kaskaskia College Student Veterans Organization was developed to provide KC student veterans and their families a network of support while fostering an environment of patriotism on the KC campus and within the community.

The Kaskaskia College Veterans Club is open to all veterans, active military, spouses, dependents, or supporters of the military.

For more information, contact Carrie Hancock 

Kaskaskia College's Vocal Music Club is an organization that actively promotes the best in traditional solo vocal and choral literature through performance both on and off the campus. The group is open to any member of the KC Concert Choir or Community Chorale.

For more information, contact Lynda Marshall 

You are invited to join the Kaskaskia College Writers Guild, where you and your fellow writers can gather to share and discuss inspiration, tips, fears, strategies, and, of course, your own writing. The Writers Guild is open to students, faculty and staff of Kaskaskia College.

For more information, contact Joshua Woods