Clubs & Organizations

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 Professor, Aaron Heinzmann at aheinzmann@kaskaskia.edu.

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 Kevin Wheeler at kwheeler@kaskaskia.edu 

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.

• See you at the Pole website
• The Gideons International website

For more information, contact Kenneth Ingersoll at kingersoll@kaskaskia.edu or Bruce Fink at bfink@kaskaskia.edu.

The Black Student Association is an organization committed to motivating African-American students as well as all students, regardless of race, to shape their own destinies within the College and community. The club promotes cultural awareness and the attainment of a better understanding of the African-American culture, and also promotes cultural unity through education. Black Student Association (BSA) membership is open to all Kaskaskia College students and staff.

For more information, contact Jyron Oliver at 618-545-3024 or joliver@kaskaskia.edu.

The KC Cosmetology Club is established for the expressed purpose of developing leadership skills as well as an awareness of social responsibilities to encourage our students to participate in community and charity opportunities.  The secondary purpose of the KC Cosmetology Club is to provide professional experiences through guest speakers, seminars, and conventions.

For more information, contact Kelli Malone at kmalone@kaskaskia.edu.

The Criminal Justice Club is open to all students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program.  Members are given opportunities to participate in areas of need through club, college, and community sponsored events with an emphasis on servant hood and community involvement.

For more information, contact Professor Brennan Stover at BStover@kaskaskia.edu 

The mission of Fusion Club is to promote equality and inclusivity in the community and provide diversity education to all.  Fusion Club is open to all KC students, employees, and community members.

For more information, contact Byron Keller at bkeller@kaskaskia.edu.

Business Club is a business/accounting club focused on providing opportunities for students to learn more about careers in business and accounting fields. Members will hear from individuals involved in the fields and are encouraged to actively volunteer their time to be involved in events on campus. We hope to bring light to the business and accounting world for students and expand their knowledge of all things business/accounting!

For more information, contact Connor Pollmann at cpollmann@kaskaskia.edu

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 Michelle Hill at mhill2@kaskaskia.edu 

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 Eldred at jeldred@kaskaskia.edu or follow us on Instagram @kc.fca.

The ICT club looks to introduce members to an industrial work setting and show what it takes to complete tasks and assignments as a team in a skilled trades setting. We will also show the organization and decision-making processes needed to be successful members of an organization or group. This is designed to help mold future trade leaders, bosses, or supervisors.

For more information, contact Eric Howard at ehoward@kaskaskia.edu.

Kaskaskia Engineering Association (KEA) is an organization for students with an interest in engineering.

KEA’s mission is to promote and foster the interest in engineering through field trips, design projects, mentoring, and community service.

For more information, contact Michael Geiger at mgeiger@kaskaskia.edu.

FBLA Collegiate is a professional association serving postsecondary students nationwide and abroad. FBLA Collegiate membership is open to any student interested in the field of business. Involvement in FBLA helps future business leaders convert their ambitions and abilities into financial success and professional recognition.

As an FBLA Collegiate member, you accelerate your climb up the career ladder. FBLA 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 competitions testing a range of business skills, and attend professional seminars.

For more information, contact Kerri Richards at krichards@kaskaskia.edu.

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 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 Cheryl Rushing at crushing@kaskaskia.edu.

The purpose of the Respiratory Club is to develop leadership and professionalism among student Respiratory Therapist.  The club will promote leadership and volunteerism through various educational activities, social events and professional activities.  All currently enrolled students of the Respiratory Program are eligible for membership.

For more information, contact Beth Urban at burban@kaskaskia.edu.

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 at choffmann@kaskaskia.edu.

The SOS chapter at Kaskaskia College is designed to improve communication for both students and faculty within the campus and surrounding communities. The purpose of its founding is to offer communication advice, listening, suggestions, help, etc. as needed throughout the year by both Kaskaskia College students and community members. The SOS also seeks to recruit students into and enrich the communication courses on campus. As a chapter, we dedicate ourselves to serving our campus by being positive communicators that are strong role models with our own presentations and behaviors. 

For more information, contact Brandi Wilkins at bwilkins@kaskaskia.edu.

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.

The mission of our club, Student Congress, is to be 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 Kali Michael at kmichael@kaskaskia.edu.

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 Emily Eilers at eeilers@kaskaskia.edu or Rebecca McElhose at rmcelhose@kaskaskia.edu.

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 at kstorm@kaskaskia.edu.

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.

Well Suited is a project created by Club TRIO, in collaboration with Phi Theta Kappa and Getting Down to Business clubs in order to provide professional outfits to students who are seeking internships, attending career fairs, networking events or to attain employment. Professional clothing is provided to KC students free of charge. Well Suited staff also provides knowledge regarding appropriate professional appearance and dress through hands on experience in coordinating professional outfits. Well Suited is located on main campus at Kaskaskia College.

For more information, contact Yvette Nothaus at ynothaus@kaskaskia.edu.

The Kaskaskia College Veterans Club is open to any veteran, active military, dependent, or supporter of any branch of military. The club volunteers for many events on campus as well as events held by other organizations that support the military. Each year the club picks one or two organizations outside of KC and offer their assistance and/or support.

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

For more information, contact Jody Roper at 618-545-3085, jroper@kaskaskia.edu.

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.  The mission of The Writers Club is to encourage creative writing and cultivate its appreciation across Kaskaskia College.

For more information, contact Joshua Woods at jwoods@kaskaskia.edu or Lesley Brower at lbrower@kaskaskia.edu.

Kaskaskia College strives for academic and athletic excellence in a friendly and positive atmosphere through support of a well-balanced athletic program. Kaskaskia College competes in men's intercollegiate basketball, tennis, cross country and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams offered through the athletic program include: volleyball, softball, soccer, cross country, tennis and basketball. It is one of the athletic departments goals that KC be very competitive in all sports on the community college level and a full program of contests are scheduled each year. The College is a member of the Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC), Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC), and Region XXIX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Athletes must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale in a minimum of 12 hours of coursework to be eligible for athletic competitions.

Student athletes interested in intercollegiate athletics should contact the Athletic Director, Scott Steward, at 618-545-3440, ssteward@kaskaskia.edu for more information.

The Kaskaskia College Ecology Club is dedicated to the restoration, maintenance, and educational stewardship of our campus ecosystems. Through hands-on botanical projects, habitat conservation, and community partnerships, we aim to enhance campus biodiversity and foster environmental literacy among students and staff. The club is open to all active KC students.

Contact Lesley Bower at 618-545-3340, lbrower@kaskaskia.edu

The Music Club aims to provide opportunities for the students at Kaskaskia College to perform, discuss, experience, and share music. The club is open to all active KC students.

Contact Cody Paul at 618-545-3341, cpaul@kaskaskia.edu

The SPARKS club aims to promote leadership, professional responsibility, and connections with the community. Members will have the opportunity to explore occupations in the electrical field through local industry tours, receive industry leader mentorship, work on community projects, and develop skills essential to success in the workforce. Membership is open to students enrolled in the Residential and Commercial Electricity Program at Kaskaskia College.

For more information, contact Mark Litteken at 618-545-3478 or mail to: mlitteken@kaskaskia.edu

The Kaskaskia College Theatre Guild aims to provide opportunities for the practice and promotion of the performing arts at Kaskaskia College and to connect Kaskaskia College with other performing arts centers in the district (community theatres, cultural societies, etc.). The club is open to all active KC students.

Contact Nathan Young at 618-545-3324, nyoung@kaskaskia.edu

Turning Point USAs mission is to educate students about the importance of freedom, free markets, and limited government. We seek to identify, train, organize, and empower young leaders on our campus so they can engage in thoughtful discussion, advocate for conservatism, and promote principles such as patriotism, respect for life, liberty, family, and fiscal responsibility. The club is open to all active KC students.

Contact Aaron Heinzmann at 618-545-3381, aheinzmann@kaskaskia.edu or Bruce Fink at 618-545-3305, bfink@kaskaskia.edu

The mission of the Wellness Club is to promote holistic well-being on the KC campus by fostering a supportive community focused on physical health, mental resilience, and emotional balance. Through engaging activities, resources, and peer connections, they aim to empower individuals to prioritize self-care, build health habits, and create a culture of wellness on campus.

For more information contact Fran Windler at 618-545-3049, fwindler@kaskaskia.edu