Club/Organization

Advisor

Campus

Email

Alternative Energy Group

Saad Eways

RGC

seways@austincc.edu

Disseminates information regarding alternative renewable energy sources.

Austin Space Aces

John Underwood

RGC

awood@austincc.edu

Brainstorm a functional experiment that can be tested in microgravity and prepare a proposal to fly an experiment with NASA.

G Force

Loretta Edelen

EVC

edelen@austincc.edu

Raise awareness and motivate students and their families about the benefits of higher education and how to prepare for it academically and financially.

History Society

Andres Tijerina

NRG

andrest@austincc.edu

Discussion of History and historical topics.

Men of Distinction (MOD) Squad

David Floyd

EVC

dfloyd@austincc.edu

Provide moral and technical support; to achieve personal, educational and cultural goals.

Phi Theta Kappa

Mary Kohls

RVS

kohls@austincc.edu

Honor Society that recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. Provides 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.

Students for Environmental Outreach

Amy Cunningham

RGC

amy@happysoil.org

To empower each individual to impact and change their environment for the better through educational enrichment and volunteer opportunities.

Writers Guild

Roy Garza

RGC

rgarza@austincc.edu

To promote further development of creative writing through literary events/functions, outings, hosting workshops and volunteering for the community.

Learning Uniting & Volunteering (LUV)

Lynn Beaman

EVC

lbeaman@austincc.edu

To socialize, support, and network with other foster care alumni students.

Miss New Thickness

Evelyn Miller

EVC

emiller2@austincc.edu

Support and help big women learn more about health and awareness.

UNICEF

Celeste Rios

EVC

republican4@yahoo.com

The purpose of UNICEF at ACC shall be to empower the community college to help the world's children by exposing them to the perils facing children and by providing opportunities to make a difference.

National Association of Home Builders

Joey Case

RVS

jcase@austincc.edu

Operates for the benefit of students in light construction curriculum and those engaged in allied curricula. Students participate for the purpose of mutual benefit in an interchange of information and experience with the National Assoc. of Home Builders of the U.S. and local affiliations.

Deaf Student Association (DSA)

Sean Loraas

RVS

sloraas@austincc.edu

Promote awareness and understanding of Deaf Culture, Deaf People and American Sign Language (ASL).

F.D. Anime Club

Michael Huff

CYP

mhuff@austincc.edu

To further appreciation of Anime as an art form and further understanding of Japanese culture

Hispanic Student Association

George Reyes

RVS

rey@austincc.edu

Encourage and actively support Hispanic student involvement in both school and community activities. To counter social and ethnic discrimination, and promote ethnic pride and culture through social gatherings.

Latino American Student Organization (LASO)

Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda

RVS

marianod@austincc.edu

To promote Latino Culture and promote and develop leadership abilities among its membership; participate and/or create cultural and educational events and collaborate with cultural entities.

Our World Multicultural Conversation Club

Paul Duffy

duffy@austincc.edu

Casual Engish conversaton practice for ESL students and Multicultural communications and relation opportunities for native engilsh speakers

Society for East Asian Cultures

Theresa Oh

RVS

moh@austincc.edu

To promote understanding and awareness of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture and language. Including the celebration of any other East Asian cultures.

World Community Club

Ellen Aoki

RGC

eaoki@austincc.edu

International club that serves to integrate students into the college community as well as the Austin community through social events and community services, to increase awareness of current events through news presentations and meetings, and to strengthen bonds between U.S.-born students and international students through the peer mentorship program.

Active 08

Cathy Setzer

NRG

cstzer@austincc.edu

Educates other students as to current issues and candidates and encourages being active in civic participation. "Your Vote is Your Voice."

American Sign Language (ASL) Friends United

Lisa Gelineau

RGC

lgelinea@austincc.edu

Provide opportunities outside of the classroom where students and users of ASL can meet, socialize, and improve their skills and understand one another.

Campus Antiwar Movement to End the Occupations (CAMEO)

Deb Ziegler

RGC

dziegler@austincc.edu

Organize and educate the surrounding community about the negative effects of militaristic policies. The primary focus is the current Iraq War but we also challenge the decisions made regarding Afghanistan.

Ethics Debate Team

Thom McFarland

RVS

thommac@austincc.edu

Encourage students to think critically about the world and its problems, objectively problem solve, acquire solutions to complicated problems within society, pop culture, government, and issues of "morals" seen from different perspectives.

gAy to Z

Julie Kleinhans-Urrutia

RGC

jkleinha@austincc.edu

The purpose of this club is to promote safety, awareness, education, and act as a resource for GLBTQS students. We are committed to all people courageously being who they are.

Student Government Association (SGA)

Marisa Walden

RGC

mwalden@austincc.edu

The Student Government Association is the main voice of the student body. The SGA works to improve the quality and value of the educational experience at ACC by acting as an advocate for student concerns.

Underwater Adventure &
Travel Club

Clint Davis

RGC

cdavis@austincc.edu

The purpose is to give students the opportunity to travel abroad and experience other cultures by gaining a better understanding of multicultural issues and challenges.

We the People

Ursula Garza

NRG

ugarza@austincc.edu

Discuss current political issues of interest, and inform the student body through use of media. Give students the power to make a difference in politics.

Professional/Vocational Clubs

Criminal Justice Club (CJC)

F. Dale Toler

CYP

ftoler@austincc.edu

Provide students with educational and networking opportunities in the academic, criminal justice, and law enforcement communities. CJC also facilitates training opportunities for law enforcement personnel.

Physical Therapist Assistant Club (PTA)

Karen Jacobs

EVC

kjacobs@austincc.edu

The group promotes communications with the PT community & promote wellness through participation in health care events on campus and in the community

Occupational Therapy Assistant Club (OTA)

Kim Taylor

EVC

ktaylor@austincc.edu

Provide OTA students with opportunities for professional networking, promote occupational therapy in Austin, and encourage community service involvement.

Student Vocational Nursing Association (SVNA)

Sandra McCray-Marshall

EVC

marshall@austincc.edu

Increase interactions and cooperation at the Vocational Nursing level, provide community service, increase professional awareness, and involvement.

Recreational/Health Clubs

Chess Club

Don Lavigne

NRG

dlavigne@austincc.edu

Promote the game of chess, and to provide an opportunity for ACC students to play casual chess.

The Gaming Club

Robert McGoldrick

RGC

rmcgoldr@austincc.edu

Promote gaming as an entertainment medium and further the knowledge of game design and programming.

Martial Arts Club

Michelle Iskra

CYP

miskra@austincc.edu

Promote understanding and interest in the Martial Arts and to help its members develop a kinship and respect for each other.

Religious Clubs

Campus Crusade for Christ

Nancy Miller

NRG

nmiller@austincc.edu

Is an interdenominational student group that assists students in their daily walk with Christ.

Christian Students

Annalisa Arnold

SAC

aarnold@austincc.edu

To provide an environment for Christian students and hold bible studies and mentoring on campus.

Visual/Performing Arts Clubs

Alpha Chi Chi

Tommie Acree

EVC

tacree@austincc.edu

Non greek step team with a focus on performance.

The UFA One Year Project

Mocha Herrup

RGC

herrup@austincc.edu

To give students the opportunity to participate in the production of a feature length film

Other

Mac User Group

Geoffrey Schulman

RGC

gschulma@austincc.edu

Help students with MAC issues and promote MAC awareness

50+ Club

Gloria Sutton

RVS

gjsutton@austincc.edu

Provide a voice and support for students over 50 years of age.