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 Student Life

Club and Organization Descriptions

Art Appreciation Association

The mission of the Art Appreciation Association is to present art workshops open to all students, participate in off campus art related activities and give students, alumni and the art community members opportunities to exhibit and sell their work in the annual Art sales.

Advisor Contact Information:
Jennifer Joffee

jjoffee@inverhills.edu

651-450-3769

 


 Asian Pacific Group

Asian Pacific Club was founded to help inform IHCC students about Asian cultures. All are welcome! 

Advisor Contact Information:
Sarah Doman-Flygare

sflaygar@inverhills.edu

651-450-3733

 

 

 Asian Subcontinent Club

The Asian Subcontinent Club works to represent the subcontinental Asian community, Which includes countries such as Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Advisor Contact Information:
Nichelle Bottko

nbottko@inverhills.edu  

651-450-3733

 

 

African Drum Ensemble

Take it for credit or for fun! African Drumming is an ensemble group that students can participate in African hand and stick drumming, singing and dancing (emphasis on drumming). Students are encouraged to use their memory in retaining the music and cultural information that accompanies the music.                

Contact for More Information:

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Black Student Union

To promote awareness of diversity on the campus and to the community. To allow students an opportunity to explore other educational aspects of diversity.

Advisor Contact Information:
Grace Jones                            Absera Abraham

gjones@inverhills.edu    or        aabraha@inverhills.edu

651-450-3682                          651-450-3742

 

 

Christian Fellowship

The mission of the Christian Fellowship Club is to be a Christian resource to Inver Hills students. We seek to introduce people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and help Christians on campus to grow spiritually. This is accomplished through Bible studies, fellowship/fun activities, educational venues and service opportunities

Advisor Contact Information:

Sean Olson

solson@inverhills.edu
651-450-3594

 

 

College Democrats 

The purpose of this club is to create a positive influence to the students, encouraging them to make their voices known in future elections. While, educating students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party, promoting the election of local, state, and national Democratic candidates, and working to affect political change on the local, state, and national level.

Advisor Contact Information:

Dave Page 

dpage1@inverhills.edu

651-450-3540

 

 

College Republicans

The mission of the College Republicans is to get students involved with the political process, work with local legislators and politicians and promote the election of Republicans at all levels.

Advisor Contact Information:

Nichelle Bottko

nbottko@inverhills.edu

651-450-3530

 

 

CNT+ Club (Computer Club)

The mission of CNT+ Club is to learn about computers and information technology, and to build a social and professional network, to benefit the college and the community though educational events,

and to gain experience in the field through hands-on-training and discussion.  

Advisor Contact Information:

Dave Pickens

dpicken@inverhills.edu

651-450-3748

 

 

Criminal Justice Club  

Advisor Contact Information:

Student_Life@inverhills.edu

 

 

 

Emergency Medical  Services Student Association (EMSSA)

The EMSSA is a volunteer student organization dedicated to providing service and community education regarding Emergency Medical Services. Our members offer CPR classes and education to the public about the emergency medical services profession. We provide first aid stand-by services for sporting events and community events. Our members are mostly EMT-Basic certified college students who are studying to become paramedics at Inver Hills Community College. You can also visit their website: http://www.ehs.net/emssa/

Advisor Contact Information:

Dave Page

dpage@inverhills.edu

651-450-3576

 

 

Ethiopian Student Association

 

Advisor Contact Information:

Woubejig Shiferaw

wshifer@inverhills.edu

651-450-3595

 

 

French Club

The club exists to afford IHCC students a place to meet and share their common interests in French culture. It also allows students to share French culture with the greater campus community.

Advisor Contact Information:

Steve Hartlaub

shartla@inverhills.edu

651-450-3776

 

 

Gay Straight Alliance

The Inver Hills Community College Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) works to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and tolerance of diversity in sexual orientation, while working to encourage awareness, promote education, and provide a forum for discussion about issues of sexuality. The group strives to combat homophobia, discrimination, and harassment in order to create a place of support, respect, pride, and safety for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) members and their supporters.

Advisor Contact Information:

Stan Rothrock                       Nichelle Bottko

srothro@inverhills.edu   or      nbottko@inverhills.edu

                                            651-450-3530
 

 

German Club

The mission of the IHCC German club is to promote diversity on campus and to better acquaint the college community with the people, language, food and culture of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Check our website out by Clicking Here.

Advisor Contact Information:

Nichelle Bottko

nbottko@inverhills.edu

651-450-3530

 

 

Go Vets (Veteran's Organization)

The Go Vets Club provides support, fellowship and communications to veterans, their families and the students of Inver Hills Community College.

Advisor Contact Information:

Jeff Greenwood

jgreenw@inverhills.edu

651-450-3780

 

 

IHCC Vocal Jazz Group

This group gets together to appreciate and perform pieces of music. Auditions are held at the beginning of the semester, and a concert is typically held at the end.

Advisor Contact Information:

Nichelle Bottko

nbottko@inverhills.edu

651-450-3530

 


 

International Student Club

The club's mission is to have International/Multicultural Students interact with students of diverse cultural backgrounds at IHCC and to bring awareness of the rich diverse culture from their countries of origin.

Advisor Contact Information:

Woubejig Shiferaw                Shelly Auldrich

wshifer@inverhills.edu    or    sauldri@inverhills.edu

651-450-3595                       651-450-3510

 

 

Inver Hills Music Jam

Inver Hills Music Jam is a group of musicians and music enthusiasts who get together to play and appreciate music.

Advisor Contact Information:

Anthony Titus

atitus@inverhills.edu

651-450-3773

 

 

Math League

Participate in the two national Student Math League exams sponsored by AMATYC

(American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges.)

Promote interaction between different levels of mathematics students hopefully leading to a greater retention of students. Check out our website by clicking here

Advisor Contact Information:

Carrie Naughton

cnaught@inverhills.edu

651-450-3785

 

 

Muslim Student Club

The mission of the Muslim Student Club is to educate the Inver Hills community about the religion of Islam and its culture.

Advisor Contact Information:

Student_Life@inverhills.edu

651-450-3530 

 

Nursing Club

To provide structure of leadership and involvement in order to promote professional and personal growth within the realm of student by providing social, educational and recreational activities for students.

 

Advisor Contact Information:

Lora Kincade

lkincad@inverhills.edu

651-450-3600

 

 

Outdoor Student Association

The Outdoors Association is an open ended community that accepts all current students who are interested in becoming more active and learning about the outdoors in a group setting. We plan to hold both seminars and trips on and off campus for various outdoor-themed activities throughout the entire academic year.

Advisor Contact Information:

Student_Life@inverhills.edu

651-450-3530

 

Phi Theta Kappa

An internationally recognized honor society for two-year college students. Members organize a wide variety of activities and compete on local and national levels, and many are eligible for additional scholarship assistance at their transfer schools. Students must meet GPA requirements to join.

The Inver Hills Phi Theta Kappa chapter is very active and has been regionally and nationally recognized. Our members have competed for and won national scholarships and have been named as USA Today All-Minnesota Scholars.

Please see the PTK website for more information. 

Advisor Contact Information:

Richard Jewell                     Vicky Knockerbocker

rjewell@inverhills.edu    or     vkincke@inverhills.edu 

651-450-3566 B-136             651-450-3745

 

 

Somali Student Club

To welcome new Somali students to IHCC and assist with their adjustment to life on campus. To promote awareness and encourage the involvement of the IHCC/Somali community in issues and concerns of the Somali population.

Advisor Contact Information:
Julie Benolken

jbenolk@inverhills.edu

651-450-3622

 

 

Spanish Club

 

Advisor Contact Information:

Sarah Napoli                        Josephine Books                  Brent Glass

snapoli@inverhills.edu    or    jbooks@inverhills.edu    or    bglass@inverhills.edu

651-450-3626                       651-450-3694                       651-450-3754

 

 

S.O.L.D.- Student Organization for Leadership Development

and Leadership Retreats

Inver Hills Community College Student Life department is offering emerging and existing campus student leaders opportunities to develop and improve their leadership skills. A variety of workshops and retreats are available throughout the year. Stop by the Student Life Office for more information, or... 

For More Information Contact :
Brent Glass

bglass@inverhills.edu

651-450-3754

 

 

Student Activities Budgeting Committee (SABC)

Students participating in the Student Activities Budgeting Committee are responsible for managing an annual budgeting process derived from Student Activity Fees. These fees are assessed to each student that attends Inver Hills (collected as part of your tuition/fees for each credit you're registered for). The SABC helps decide what your student monies will fund at Inver Hills. They decide on budget allocations for student clubs as well as special requests for college events and celebrations. 

For More Information Contact :
Brent Glass

bglass@inverhills.edu

651-450-3754

 

 

Student Ambassadors

These students assist the college with recruitment, retention and public relations. Ambassadors reach out to prospective and current students to make them aware of the programs and services we have available. Ambassadors promote student activities and campus involvement; give campus tours and assist faculty and staff with campus events.

If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, stop by the Student Life Office in the College Center, room 116 for more information, and to pick up an application.

Advisor Contact Information

Jason Nuehaus                     Shelly Auldrich

jneuhau@inverhills.edu    or   sauldri@inverhills.edu

651-450-3311                       651-450-3510

 

 

Students for Liberty

Students for Liberty is the Libertarian Club at Inver Hills Community College.

Advisor Contact Information:
Dave Berger 

dberger@inverhills.edu

 651-450-3545  

 

 

Student Senate

The Student Senate is the officially recognized representative of the student body at Inver Hills. Members of the Student Senate provide student opinion on college committees and policies. The Senate also develops projects and activities for members, the college, the community, and at the state capitol.          

Advisor Contact Information:

Jason Nuehaus                     Zach Sullivan

jneuhau@inverhills.edu    or   zsulliv@inverhills.edu

651-450-3311                       651-450-3727

 

 

Teacher Education Club

The Education Club exists for the following purposes:

  • To better understand the teaching profession
  • To learn about different school methods and organization
  • To reinforce the value of teaching
  • To make connections between schools and the community
  • To support and network "self-help" for students interested in the field of education

Advisor Contact Information:

Anne Auten

aauten@inverhills.edu

651-450-3758

 

 

Theater Club

The mission of the Theater Club is to provide a safe and comfortable environment to allow students to express themselves through the dramatic arts. We also provide opportunities for those who are interested in the various aspects of theater production such as costuming, tech., lighting, directing, etc.  

Advisor Contact Information:

Meri Golden

mgolden@inverhills.edu

651-450-3593

 
  

 

VIBE- Volunteering Individuals Brings Empowerment (VIBE)

To empower individuals, families, and communities through volunteer work.

Advisor Contact Information:

Tom Reis

treis@inverhills.edu

651-450-3717
 

Cheryl Redinger

creding@inverhills.edu

651-450-3306

   

 

Other Opportunities

 

  

EMS Memorial Bike Ride (New York to Virginia)

 

Katrina Relief Trip

VIBE and the department of Human Services have collaborated to send students to New Orleans to help in the rebuilding of the city. You can take it for credit or as a student activity. This past year a group of 30 students, faculty and staff went to New Orleans and stayed and worked with Hands On New Orleans. If you want to learn more check out their website to see pictures, videos, and blog entries. This is an annual trip that is organized through the VIBE club. If you would like more information you could go to that club meeting, or you could contact either of the club advisors: Tom Reis who can be reached at treis@inverhills.edu or 651-554-3717 or Cheryl Redinger who you can find at creding@inverhills.edu or 651-450-3306

 

 

Theater Acting

and Theater Tech

Get involved with one of our campus productions! See Performing Arts for more information. You can get involved on stage or behind the scenes.               


Fall Semester Production Contact:

George Roesler 

groesle@inverhills.edu

651-450-3588

 

Spring Semester Production Contact:

Meri Golden

mgolden@inverhills.edu

651-450-3593

  

 

Timberwolves/Lynx/ Twins Games

 Periodically throughout the year, Rec. Sports will offer tickets for Timberwolves, Lynx and Twins games at a discount for Inver Hills Students.

For more information contact:

Tom Johnson

tjohnso@inverhills.edu

651-450-3676

 

TV Production "Inside Inver Hills"  

  

Inver Hills regularly produces a ½-hour news program called “Inside Inver Hills” for Northern Dakota County Cable (Town Square Television). Students can volunteer to take part in productions as camera operators, sound technicians, on-air anchors, or studio technicians. Students can also sign up for a class in television production under “Journalism” in the course offerings.

For more information, contact:

Dave Page

dpage1@inverhills.edu.  

651-450-3540

This page last modified: 10/21/2009

 
 

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