Student life offers everything outside of academics and the classroom for your college success. Remember there's more to your education than books and lectures. Live the experience instead of reading about it. Get involved with Student Government or one of the many clubs on campus. If we don’t have a particular club that fits your interest, learn how to start a new club!

For more information contact:

The Office of Student Support & Development
Room C105
phone812.330.6199
fax: 912.330.6142
email: BLM_StudentSupport@bloomington.ivytech.edu

       Organizations

Student Government Association
We are the voice and ears of each individual student. Our goal is to help others realize their full potential through leadership, guidance, friendship and encouragement. All Ivy Tech Community College students are members of the Student Government Association and are welcome to attend SGA monthly meetings. SGA regularly supports activities on campus and in the community.
For more information please contact: BLM_SGA_Officers@bloomington.ivytech.edu or 812-330-6155

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Student Leadership Academy
The Student Leadership Academy provides students with developmental and experiential opportunities that foster leadership and community involvement. Through leadership education, advocacy, and volunteerism, students will become active citizens on campus, in their respective communities, and in the workplace. The Student Leadership Academy encourages students to move beyond cynicism, and become involved in community activities and services. Students who graduate from the academy receive a scholarship.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Keith Klein at kklein@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6262

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Phi Theta Kappa
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is "to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Jeremy Gaddis at jlgaddis@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6156
Advisor Doug Mattick at dmattick@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6059
Advisor Carol Parkinson at cparkinson@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6236
Advisor Jennie Vaughan at jvaughan@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6005
Advisor Gretchen Bass at gbass1@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6001
Advisor Steve Arnold at sarnold@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6047

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Kappa Beta Delta
The purposes of this society are to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management, and administration pursuing associate degrees , and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Steve Englert at senglert@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6108
Advisor Jim Heinzen at jheinzen@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6145

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Ivy Tech Community College Veteran's Association Coming Soon!

The Ivy Tech Veteran's Association is a support group of students, faculty, and staff that work to assist each other addressing hte unique situations of veterans returning to college after their active duty whether that service is recent or some time ago.

For more information, please contact:

Donn Hall at dofhall@ivytech.edu or at 812-330-6126

John Stephens at jstephens61@ivytech.edu or at 812-330-6065

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Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a student group that provides a safe, supportive, comfortable, and educational atmosphere in which all students can discover what it means to be a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and how the GBLTQA community is received by society as a whole. Major focuses will be on group discussion, diversity appreciation, social activities, and awareness both for the club and the campus as a whole.

For more information, please contact:
Advisor Caren Stoll at 812-330-6004 or cstoll7@ivytech.edu
Jamie Hollis at jhollis4@ivytech.edu

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Christian Challenge
Christian Challenge is a ministry of Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). BCM is a student-led, church-related student group that puts Christ at the center of its focus. We provide Ivy Tech students like you with social, leadership, outreach and worship opportunities in which you can be accepted for whom you are and challenged to develop your walk with God.
For more information, please contact:
Carla Smith csmith233@ivytech.edu
Vicky Lewis vlewis@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6121
Amber Havens bcm@indiana.edu
Toby Havens bcm@indiana.edu

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Computer Club
Computer Club Computer Club is to help advance and promote the advancement of the area of Computer Science on the Ivy Tech Community College campus. This task is accomplished by providing support and encourage to those involved in any course or activity pertaining to but not limited to Computer Science. The club also fully supports and assists and other organizations that ask for our help. The Computer Club will have LAN parties, field trips, guest speakers, and computer demonstrations.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Brett Pfingston at bpfingst@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6104
Advisor Bill Worden wworden@ivytech.edu at or 812-330-6132

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Criminal Justice
An integral part of the Criminal Justice program is an active Criminal Justice Club. The principal objective of the club is to sponsor functions for Criminal Justice students that include informal gatherings, speaker presentations, community service projects, and field trips. The Criminal Justice Club promotes professional and greater understanding between institutions of higher education and agencies of Criminal Justice. Service projects, guest speakers, field trips, as well as social events, are all part of the club's activities. Membership is open to all students, regardless of major.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Angela Maitland at amaitlan@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6103

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Creative Writing Club
The purpose of this organization is to create a forum for writing, and workshop for positive criticism. We also aim to build and present a multi-faceted forum that exhibits the talent of writers here on Ivy Tech's campus. We aim to share our writing with others, and learn more about various writing styles both poetic and beyond. Scribe Sanctuary shall also have a consistent connection with our local community through outreach programming, seminars, workshops, and by hosting events at local venues or on campus.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Annie Gray at agray@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6038
Advisor Elizabeth Starr at estarr@ivytech.edu 812-330-6048

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Ecology Club
Ecology Club fosters an appreciation of natural resources, and educates students about how they can protect our environment. Activities include club-sponsored trips and informational campaigns to raise awareness on campus. "Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children." (Ancient Indian Proverb)
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Sarah Cote at scote@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6501

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Ivy Tech College Democrats
FIn order to promote a better America, with equality and opportunity, we dedicate ourselves to organizing the participation of Democratic College students at Ivy Tech Community College. In this mission we welcome participation of all Ivy Tech Community College students. College Democrats work to enlighten students on issues, candidates, community projects, world affairs, and encourage students to participate in public service so that we may bring democracy back to the American people so political change can occur on the local, national, and state level.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Kelley Gardiner at kgardiner1@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6041
Advisor Don Hall at dofhall@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6126

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Ivy Tech College Independents (ITCCI)
The College Independents Party pledges "itself in the philosophies handed down by the forefathers of our Constitution of the United States and the equal treatment of all people in our country. The ITIP pledges itself on giving another alternative to voters to ensure that all voices are heard. The ITIP also is determined to support efforts to increase participation of college students in political affairs.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Office of Student Life

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Ivy Tech College Republicans
College Republicans are the campus affiliate of the Republican Party. We work on campaigns, bring conservative speakers to campus, organize community service projects, and have fun social events. And we want you to help us make a difference. Why don't you sign up right now, and plan on coming to our next meeting to get more info and see us in action?
For more information, please contact:
Doug Giles drgiles@ivytech.edu

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Ivy Tech Community College Student Nursing Club (ITCC-SNC) The Ivy Tech Community College Student Nursing Club (ITCC-SNC) is a pre-professional organization open to all students interested in the health care field. Designed as a support group, the club offers students a chance to network and learn from others in the nursing field. The club meets regularly throughout the year, and also encourages participation in community affairs, fundraisers, and other fun activities throughout the year which relate to health care and social issues.
For more information, please contact:
Advisor Linda Arnold at larnold@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6117
Advisor Leah Roy at larnold@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6110

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  Updated: 1/22/08