Student Life
Student Clubs & Organizations

Approximately twenty clubs and organizations representing a variety of interests are active on campus. You are encouraged to participate in one or more of the groups.


All student organizations and activities must abide by the educational objectives and administrative regulations of Central Texas College as stated in official documents and the Student Organization and Sponsors Handbook. All activities and fundraisers must be cleared through the Student Life Activities Office before the event. Club sponsors must ensure that all club funds are deposited and disbursed properly through the club’s on-campus Agency Fund Account or local bank account.


If you have interests not represented by a student group, you are encouraged to start a new club by contacting the Director of Student Life, at 254-526-1258, or email to student.life@ctcd.edu.. The following is a list of active organizations on campus:


Clubs Sponsors Telephone
Air Conditioning Club (HVAC) John Pendleton 526-1115
Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Barbara Little 526-1830
Byways Literary Journal Michael Matthews 526-1694
Chess Club Steve O'Donovan 526-1610
Criminal Justice Club (learn more) John Cella 526-1275
Culinary Hospitality Arts Club (learn more) Ramona Lezo 526-1534
CTC College Conservatives Dr. Joyce Bateman Jones 526-1540
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) (learn more) Rick Hindman 526-1539
Epsilon Delta Pi (Computer Science) (learn more) Steve Schroeder 526-1164
Flight Team Michael Hutyra 526-1241
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) (website) Bertha Kondrak 526-1273
Gospel Choir Club Diane Dudley 526-1900
International Student Association (ISA) (website) Stephanie Legree-Roberts 526-1107
Mental Health Services Association Dawn Green 526-1856
Morton Hall Association (MHA) (learn more) Adele Magnani 526-1790
Muse Association (learn more) Celinda Hallbauer 526-1800
NAACP Renee Henry 526-1338
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (learn more) Sharon Carter 526-1898
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (learn more) Like us on Facebook Michael Kelley 526-1277
Phi Theta Kappa (learn more) Like us on Facebook Michael Kelley 526-1277
Psi Beta Psychology National Honor Society (learn more) Joyce Bateman-Jones 526-1540
Rotaract (learn more) Barbara Merlo 526-1999
Sigma Kappa Delta (learn more) Dr. Will Heath and Dr. Cornell 526-1239
Spanish Club Federico Schweizer 526-1757
Speech Team (website) Brandon Wood 526-1239
Student Government Association (SGA) (learn more) Kerstin Brooks 526-1258

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) (learn more)

 John Frith 526-1248
Student Nurse Association (SNA) Brenda Krause 526-1689
Student Veterans Organization (SVO) (website) Annabelle Smith 526-1205
Writer's Club (learn more) Michael Matthews 526-1695

Club Description


Culinary Hospitality Club
The CTC Culinary Hospitality Arts Club was established to provide culinary opportunities for aspiring chefs and inspire them to reach their full culinary potential. Student chefs can learn new skills and enhance existing sills through our numerous projects and fundraisers. These include bake sales, pie and cake fundraisers, barbecue fundraiser, the Chancellor’s Chili Cook-off and participation in campus events.  We also co-host the Patio Café dinners and lunches with students in the culinary classes. It is our desire to to bring a true sense of culinary arts to CTC.


Sponsor: Ramona Lezo, 526-1534, ramona.lezo@ctcd.edu


Criminal Justice Club
The purpose of the Criminal Justice Club is to provide a forum for Criminal Justice students to enrich their learning about Criminal Justice topics and careers in the Criminal Justice field. Also, the Criminal Justice Club wants to promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues. As, we, the CJ club, want to encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice degrees.

Sponsor: John Cella, 526-1275, jon.cella@ctcd.edu


Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) is an international organization for college students preparing for a variety of careers. Delta Epsilon Chi programs engage students from a variety of educational disciplines, while maintaining a strong focus on business-related areas such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship. Activities promoted by Delta Epsilon Chi integrate with and enhance the student's college curriculum. 

Sponsor: Rick Hindman, 526-1539, richard.hindman@ctcd.edu

Epsilon Delta Pi  
Students who have completed at least 15 semester hours, which includes at least six semester hours in computer science and who meet the scholastic requirements may apply for membership in Epsilon Delta Pi, a national honor society in the computer sciences. 

Sponsor:  Steve Schroeder, 526-1594; steve.schroeder@ctcd.edu.

Morton Hall Association
The Morton Hall Association serves as the governing unit for dormitory students and promotes dorm student awareness and interest. The association is also responsible for establishing fundraisers to help support dorm activities and improvements.

 

Sponsor: Adele Magnani, 254-526-1790 adele.magnani@ctcd.edu

Muse Association
To promote awareness fro the Central Texas College Fine Arts Department through community service and awareness of various programs the department has to offer, while cultivating and individual’s interest in the arts and give the individual a haven to network.

Sponsor:  Celinda Hallbauer, 526-1475, celinda.hallbauer@ctcd.edu

NFLPN (National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses)

The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses represents students that are currently attending the Vocational Nursing Program here at CTC.  We are active in community service events such as the book donation and the Texas Relay for Life.  We have a scholarship for a nursing student in the VN program or who is accepted to the program based on an essay that is turned in.  We have many ideas of how we would like to serve our community and help each other learn more about how to care for each other and the community. 

Sponsor:  Sharon Carter, 526-1898, sharon.carter@ctcd.edu

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is not your average honors organization.  We encourage academic achievement, but also provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills, positively change their campuses and communities, as well as prepare for future endeavors (internship, grad school, career).  Along the way, members often make valuable connections that can last a lifetime and make college a more rewarding experience.  NSCS offers over a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships every year.” (www.nscs.org)  To be a member of NSCS you must meet the following requirements:  minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40; complete at least 12 semester credit hours; enroll in at least 6 semester credit hours for the term.   

Sponsor:  Michael Kelley, 526-1277, michael.kelley@ctcd.edu

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is a nationally known honor society for students who have achieved a standard set up by their local chapter.  Phi Theta Kappa membership guarantees you access to more benefits than any other student organization. As a member, your academic excellence will be recognized with the Golden Key Membership Pin, membership certificate and identification card, notation of membership on your diploma and transcripts and the privilege of wearing regalia at graduation that sets you apart as a Phi Theta Kappa member.  Membership will also provide exclusive access online benefits including the eScholarship Directory, listing information on scholarships designated exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members; letters of recommendation for scholarships and employment; and press releases announcing your induction into the Society. To be a member of the Sigma Iota Chapter you must meet the following requirements:  Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 and maintain a 3.00 GPA following induction; complete at least 30 semester credit hours, with 12 of those credit hours from CTC; enroll in at least 6 semester credit hours for the current term.  If you think you meet these minimum requirements and would like to join, please send an email to the faculty mentor, Michael Kelley at michael.kelley@ctcd.edu . The email must contain your mailing address, phone number, email address, full name, and Student ID.  If you qualify, you will receive an email back from her in mid-October/March  with an acceptance letter and instructions to complete the application for induction and pay your one time dues of $60.00.

 

Open to all CTC students (Texas, Online and Continental)

 

Sponsor: Michael Kelley, 526-1277, michael.kelley@ctcd.edu

Psi Beta Psychology National Honor Society

The mission of Psi Beta Honor Society is to promote professional development of psychology students in two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
~Psi Beta National Council, June 9, 1996~ 

A student may join Psi Beta if he or she meets the following requirements:

1. Completed a college psychology course with a grade of B or higher.

2. Completed 12 hours of college coursework with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher, or your GPA is within the top 35% of GPAs at your college.

3. Shows interest in psychology.

5. Is in good standing in the community. 

6. Pays the $50 one time, lifetime fee.


 

Sponsor: Joyce. Bateman-Jones, 526-1540, joyce.bateman-jones@ctcd.edu

The CTC Rotaract Club

The CTC Rotaract Club is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.  There are more than 7,000 Rotaract Clubs in 163 countries. 

Sponsor:  Barbara Merlo, 526-1999, barbara.merlo@ctcd.edu

SGA 
The Student Government Association was formed as a medium through which CTC students can effectively voice their concerns. Members of this group have the opportunity to experience democratic processes; participate in intercollegiate organizations; work toward better student/faculty/administration relations; plan projects to better or beautify the campus and the community; and help plan and produce student activities and events.
Sponsor:  Kerstin Brooks, 526-1258, kerstin.brooks@ctcd.edu

Sigma Kappa Delta

Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society was established in 1996 to recognize outstanding students for their achievements in English. After having completed twelve or more semester hours of college credit, students who are initiated into the Tau Beta Chapter at CTC must be ranked in the top thirty percent of their classes in general, and they must have completed all college level English courses with a grade of "B" or better.


Sponsor: Dr. Will Health and Dr. Cornell, 526-1239


Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize college students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Participating students form teams on their college campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. An annual series of regional and national competitions provides a forum for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges. National champion teams advance to the prestigious SIFE World Cup. In addition to the community aspect of the program, SIFE’s leadership and career initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants as well as the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of emerging talent.

 

SIFE brings together a diverse network of university students, academic professionals and industry leaders around the shared mission of creating a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. By contributing their talents to projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, SIFE participants are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change.

 

Sponsor: Dr. John Frith, 526-1248, john.frith@ctcd.edu; Prof. Chastity Clemons chastity.clemons@ctcd.edu


Writer's Club
The purpose of the Writers’ Club is to provide an open forum for student writers to develop their work.  Weekly meetings include readings, presentations, and workshops.

 

Sponsor: Michael Matthews, 526-1695, mike.matthews@ctcd.edu