Student Services– Clubs and Organizations
Many career programs have developed clubs related to their program objectives. Each club has a faculty advisor and provides educational experiences for members. Clubs may be started by any interested group of students or by an instructor. In order for a club to be approved by the Student Government Association, it is required to have a constitution and an advisor. Many programs have developed a club which not only promotes Lakeshore Technical College but helps various civic organizations by conducting surveys, collecting money for charities, giving scholarships, and helping with workshops. Members of these clubs support their common career goals by attending workshops and seminars, taking tours, participating in state and national activities, setting up programs, and becoming acquainted with various organizations of their profession. Assistance is given to official program-related clubs through the Student Government Association.
Program-Related Clubs
Auto Collision Club
Membership in the Auto Collision Club is open to students enrolled in the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program. This club serves as the professional club for the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician program. Activities include educational and social events.
Auto Tech Club
Membership in the Auto Tech Club is open to students enrolled in the Automotive Maintenance Technician program. This club serves as the professional club for the Automotive Maintenance Technician program. Activities include educational and social events.
Business Professionals of America
The Business Professionals of America—Cleveland Chapter is made up of students enrolled in business education programs. Members of Business Professionals of America have the opportunity to:
- Learn how to work effectively with others.
- Learn and understand the needs of employers.
- Demonstrate occupational and leadership skills in competitive events.
- Derive satisfaction from helping others and serving their community.
- Develop leadership skills through activities, workshops, and conferences.
- Increase their knowledge of business and office occupations through professional activities involving speakers, tours, and seminars.
Child Awareness Association
Membership in the Child Awareness Association is open to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. This club serves as the professional club for the Early Childhood Education program. Activities include educational and social events.
Criminal Justice Students Association
All Criminal Justice program students are encouraged to join this association. The association has been active in community programs such as The March of Dimes Walk America, Two Rivers Community Care Day, Manitowoc Crime Prevention, and others. The students have also sponsored the "Adopt a Highway" program and are responsible for the highway in front of the college. The students also have formed study groups and have had several social events. Club-sponsored guest speakers have presented interesting topics at several meetings. The Criminal Justice Students Association has traditionally been very active in promoting the program, the career, and Lakeshore Technical College.
Dairy Club
Students enrolled in the Dairy Herd Management program are eligible for membership in the Dairy Club. The Dairy Club, an active club on campus, promotes dairying and agriculture throughout the nation and provides leadership opportunities for its members. Activities include judging workshops, skills contests, banquets, club tours, fund-raising activities, and state and national competitions.
Dental Assistant Club
Students enrolled in the Dental Assistant program may join the Dental Assistant Club. The club's objectives are to plan, finance, and undertake field trips or other social activities that are planned for the Dental Assistant program class. Club members visit elementary schools in the area to explain the benefits of good dental health during Dental Health Month in February. They may also participate in other community service projects during the year.
Dental Hygiene Club
The Dental Hygiene Club is organized to cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene and to represent the interests of the members in collaboration with other dental professionals.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Student Association (Inactive 2008-09)
The purpose of the association shall be to encourage understanding and cooperation among those engaged in academic and active Emergency Medical fields; to promote expansion of education, training, and teamwork; and to allow for social communication among educators, students, and emergency medical services personnel.
Farm Business & Production Management Club
The Farm Business & Production Management Club is comprised of currently enrolled students. Tours and activities highlighting new trends and technologies in the agribusiness field, in addition to the yearly raffle, are functions of this club.
Industrial Maintenance Club (Inactive 2008-09)
This club, open to students enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance program, serves as the professional club for the Industrial Maintenance program. Activities include educational and social events as well as field trips.
Information Technology (IT) Club
This club is open to any full- or part-time student enrolled at LTC who wish to develop a better understanding of the nature and functions of information technology. The club is actively involved and affiliated with its parent chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) by attending the AITP monthly meetings and outings.
LCSNA (Lakeshore Chapter of the Student Nurses Association)
Any student enrolled in the Nursing--Associate Degree program or enrolled at LTC as a prenursing student is eligible to become a member. The purpose of LCSNA is to aid in the development of the individual student and to urge students of nursing, as future health professionals, to be aware of and to contribute to improving health care for all people. LCSNA promotes support among fellow nursing students through regularly scheduled meetings, service projects, and social gatherings. Meetings provide a forum for program updates, speaker presentations to explore various nursing roles, and student body concerns. Annually, students are elected as delegates to represent LCSNA at the state convention. LCSNA officers comprise the executive board.
LTC SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Student Chapter
The purpose of this club is acquaint LTC students with professionals in human resource management, to acquaint students with the study of human resource management, to keep students up to date on new developments in the field via networking and internship opportunities, to develop a nucleus of future human resource professionals, and to adhere to a strict code of ethics as described by the Society of Human Resource Management.
Machine Tool Club (Inactive for 2008-09)
This club, open to students enrolled in the Machine Tool Operation program, serves as the professional club for the Machine Tool Operation program. Activities include educational and social events.
Medical Assistant Club
The Medical Assistant Club is open to all students (full- and part-time) enrolled in the Medical Assistant program. The club's objectives are to plan various social and educational events and to organize fund-raising activities to help finance these events. The club also serves to provide a basis for friendship among students at LTC and provides its members with the opportunity to meet with the Lakeshore Medical Assistant Club.
Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist (MAST) Club
The members of the Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist Club are students enrolled in the Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist program and a faculty advisor. The purposes of the Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist Club are:
- To develop a better understanding of the medical secretary field and the role of the medical secretary in the workplace through professional activities involving speakers, tours, and seminars.
- To promote the medical secretary field through different projects.
- To supply members with information from the national organizations of the American Association for Medical Transcription, the Health Information Management Association, and others, if pertinent.
- To serve as a social club for Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist program students.
- To provide a basis of friendship and close understanding of the students.
- To serve as a means to raise monies to provide for social or professional events planned by its members.
Paralegal Association
Membership in this association is open to students enrolled in the Paralegal program. Members are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through community service, fund-raising, and planning of activities. View club website
Supply Chain Management Club (Student APICS Chapter)
This club, open to all currently enrolled Supply Chain Management program students and alumni of the program, has the purpose of providing communications between the currently enrolled students and alumni. The past and present members of this club will also maintain close communication with the professional organizations of materials management (namely, the American Production and Inventory Control Society, National Association of Purchasing Management, traffic organizations, and the Society of Advancement of Value Engineering) in order to continually improve themselves professionally. The club also conducts charitable and social activities to bring about public awareness of this career and to help those in need. The funds for these activities will be provided by fund-raising activities.
Welding Club
The Welding Club is open to any student in an LTC Welding program. This club will provide input on Welding program issues to faculty and advisory committees; plan activities, trips, seminars and speakers; and develop better job skills.
Wisconsin Marketing & Management Association (WMMA/Marketing Club) (Inactive 2008-09)
The WMMA/Marketing Club is organized to promote the study, practice, and teaching of marketing; to encourage open ideas and views; to promote relationship among all members and of the business community; and to further the understanding of the importance of marketing. This club is dedicated to developing understanding of members’ knowledge and interest in marketing-related issues and opportunities to the fullest extent of benefits for society as a whole. Membership shall be composed of any and all students in the Marketing program with an interest in developing knowledge in marketing-related issues.
Nonprogram-Related Clubs
Gay-Straight Alliance
Do you want to join a group on campus that stands for equality among all? Are you interested in learning more about what you can do in your community and in your world? The Gay-Straight Alliance promotes education and information on equality for all regarding issues such as gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. This group is open to all interested students who want to make a difference.
International Bridges Club
The purpose of the International Club is to gather students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in learning about and exploring international topics and places to increase their knowledge and excitement about our global society. The club shall consist of LTC students, both current and non-current who are interested in learning and promoting more about International Education. The club will require active membership from those receiving monies from the International Education program to study abroad. The club will strongly encourage active membership from those applying for and studying internationally though LTC programs.
Nontraditional Occupations Club (Inactive 2008-09)
This organization is designed to generate interest from the general public, encourage cooperation and understanding among those pursuing a nontraditional occupation, provide support in reference to particular challenges faced by those in or seeking a nontraditional occupation, raise awareness of career opportunities, and encourage children in our community to explore their career and education options. Any student or faculty member of LTC may become a member of the NTO club.
Phi Theta Kappa
The vision of the LTC Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to enhance the experience of membership, to increase volunteerism, to promote fun activities that will strengthen members’ bonds with Phi Theta Kappa, and to provide our members with leadership opportunities that will enhance future work ethics and provide the skills necessary for a lifetime of success.
Student Impact Club
You want to make new friends and get involved at LTC, right? Student Impact is for you! Student Impact is an interdenominational, student-led, Christian organization open to all LTC students and staff. Student Impact exists to provide regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible, worship and pray, all in a group setting, which also provides opportunities for fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth among members. We seek to be a resource to the student body by offering opportunities to discuss spiritual matters and provide materials in the form of outside speakers, videos, books, and articles, all for their benefit and consideration. We also seek to be a catalyst for caring and compassion toward others which involves volunteering at and supporting various charitable organizations. We hope to share the love of Christ while providing a safe and comfortable opportunity for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Students for Diversity Club
Students for Diversity is a club or multicultural students and students who are interested in issues of diversity. The group brings students together to discuss multicultural issues on campus and in our communities and sponsors campus events celebrating diversity. All students are welcome to join.
Student Veterans Association
The LTC Student Veterans Association provides services to veterans and military members to assist with the transition from military to campus life. The LTC Student Veterans Association provides a welcoming environment to get information, gain skills, or to ask questions. We can help you to navigate the campus and its many services by knowing the campus well and by getting you to the right office or person to help you meet your specific needs.