Clubs and Organizations

All students are urged to participate in any student organization. There are few restrictions involved in forming student clubs. There are no limitations to club size and any number of individuals may form an organization after obtaining a faculty or staff advisor and completing necessary paperwork. An organization must be officially recognized by the Student Government Association and the College prior to requesting and utilizing College facilities for activity purposes. The College will establish priority for use of its facilities.

Here is a sample of some of our outstanding clubs and organizations. Further information about forming clubs/organizations or participating in activities is available from the The Office of Student Life, located on the upper level of the Charles E. Rollins Center, 215-968-8257. Visit the website at www.bucks.edu/life/sga/clubs_orgs.html.

Anime
The purpose of the club is to offer an enrichment of the japanese culture through anime (japanese animation) to the students of BCCC. Also to gather together fans of the culture and the genre.

Web Site: http://www.bucks.edu/~anime/

Advisor: Kimiko Manes, (215) 504-8500 x6690

BC3D Sculpture Club
The objectives of this club is to function as a cocurricular group whose focus is to further their knowledge and understanding of 3 dimensional art, it’s ideation and processes. They meet every second Friday of the month at 2 pm in 3D Arts Center.

Advisor:  Jon Burns, 215-968-6377

BC3 Music Society
Our goals are to: enhance campus social life through music; promote, organize and encourage music events on campus; provide students with opportunities to perform in a live setting; build awareness of different kinds of music. We're open to everyone on campus, not just music majors.

Advisor: Jeff Baumeister, 215-504-8500 x6838

Black Student Union
The purpose of this club is to provide a positive support unit for African American students here at Bucks, and serve as a cultural, educational and social resource for the college. To promote, plan, and integrate school and community activities that stimulate intellectual, social and moral growth of the African American community at Bucks.

Advisor: Matt Cipriano, 215-968-8257

Lower Bucks Campus Programming Council 
Coordinates and schedules cultural and social events for the student body of the Lower Bucks Campus.

Advisor: Warren Cumming, 215-781-3939 and Jim Sell 215-781-3938

Bucks County Printmaking Society
The purpose of this club is to support printmaking and papermaking as vital contemporary art forms and encourage the appreciation of the printed image and all related media. They meet Thursdays at 7 pm in Hicks 106.

Advisor: Caren Friedman,  215-968-8671

Camping, Caving, Climbing, and Conservation Club  (4 C's Club)
The purpose of this club is to offer Caving, Camping and Climbing to students of Bucks in regards to the conservation and protection of the wildlife and environment.

Advisor: Holly Madison,  215-968-8089

The Centurion
The College’s student newspaper, reports campus activities, student opinions, and community news. Students gain valuable experience in all aspects of newspaper production. Students interested in writing for the paper, should contact the newspaper’s office in the Rollins Center, Room 128. The Centurion is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters.

Web Site: http://www.bucks.edu/~centurio/

Advisor: Tony Rogers, (215) 968-8165

Chess Club
The purpose of this club is to promote and  teach BCCC students the game of chess.

Clay Club
The purpose of this club is to create an environment that enables its members to grow in technical proficiency of their ceramics skills and a forum for discussion of the nature of art, craft, and industry.

Advisor: Mike Stek, Contact him by dailing 215-968-8500, press 2, record msg., dial 6561, press #

Cultural Diversity Club
Promotes the awareness of cultural diversity through social and educational functions.

Advisor: Clare Doyle, 215-968-8564

Dance, Dance, Dance also known as D3 (Meets at Upper Bucks Campus)
The purpose of this club is to learn, teach, and experience a diversity of dance cultures. The group shall meets at least twice monthly, with additional meetings called when necessary.

Advisor:  Jim Fillman , 215-258-7752

Dance Squad 
Become more in tune to your own flexibility, physical strength, and unique creativity to bring forth school spirit during games and special events.

Advisor: Donna Greenfield, Contact her by dailing 215-968-8500, press 2, record msg. dial 6647 press #

Drama Club (currently inactive)
Uunites drama students and enthusiasts, giving both the opportunity to perform before the College community.

Advisor: Pat Engle , 215-968-8153

Faith, Hope and Charity
Helps fellow students who need a fresh start in life and also to raise funds for community service organizations who help the needy in our community.

Website: http://www.bucks.edu/campus_life/goals/cfhc.htm

Advisor: Betsy Sell, 215-968-8029  

Future Teachers Organization (Meets at Newtown and Upper Bucks Campus)
This organization was formed to give Education majors the opportunity to extend their field of study. To provide a forum for all members of the association an opportunity for discussion of and involvement with matters of Education. Check theFuture Teachers Organization’s website for meeting dates and locations.

Web Site: http://www.bucks.edu/~fto

Advisor: Barbara Boyle, 215 968-8075

Glass Arts Society
This is a co-curricular club for students interested in the art of glass blowing and glass sculpture. The Glass Arts Society meets Thursdays at 6:00pm in the 3D Arts Building.

Web Site: http://www.bucks.edu/~glassart

Advisor: Karl Carter, 215-504-8548

Habitat for Humanity (Meets at the Upper Bucks Campus)
Supports the Bucks County Habitat for Humanity organization through volunteer work, fund raising and advocacy.

Advisors: Rodney Altemose & Sandi McLaughlin 215-258-7751

Hub, The
The purpose of the Hub is to create an environment of recreational gaming available to a wide range of preferences and age groups. Our club is aimed at showing individuals the benefits and excitement of the digital age and its possibilities.

Advisor: Robert Porche  215-968-8577

Hillel
Is open to anyone who is interested in the Jewish faith and culture.

Website: http://www.multicampushillel.org

Advisor: Nancy Steigerwalt, 215-968-8461

International Unity
Shares cultural information with the campus community, to offer help to all students, and to provide an exchange network on campus experience.

Advisor:  Marlene Barlow, 215-968-8137         

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 
Is open to anyone who is questioning the credibility of Christianity, the relevance of Jesus Christ or seeking Christian fellowship.

Website: http://www.ivcfbucks.homestead.com

Advisor: Scott Bradshaw, 215-968-8453

Italian Club 
Is for all interested in Italian culture and language, sponsoring Italian talks, films, concerts, dinners and events.

Website:http://www.bucks.edu/~rusnakm/italianclub

Advisor: Matthew Rusnak, 215-968-8169

Kappa Beta Delta 
Is a national honor society for business students who have completed at least 15 semester hours and have earned a GPA that places them in the top 20% of all students in their specific programs.

Advisor: Charles Beem, 215-968-8237

LaTertulia
The Spanish Club acts as an organization that will join together those interested in Spanish language and culture by providing an environment that supports the learning of Spanish language and culture.

Advisor: Elena Gamauf and Carol Smolen

Martial Arts  
Develops skills in several different martial art forms while teaching individuals to work to their fullest potential.

Advisor: David Briggs, 215-968-8446  or contact him by dailing 215-968-8500, press 2, record msg. dial 6551, press #

Nursing Club
Provides meetings for all nursing students to promote unity and general welfare of the members. Members conduct at least two community service projects a year.

Advisor: Anne Marie Strecker, 215-968-8318

Open Door Club 
Provides support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students. The organization promotes awareness and education of their issues as well as fostering an environment of mutual respect and a celebration of the diversity of all people.

Club email: bucksadvocate@earthlink.net

Advisor:  Frank Levy, Contact him by dialing 215-968-8500, press 2, record msg. dial 6410, press #

PA-S.W.A.T
The Pennsylvania Students Working Against Tobacco is committed to empowering the campus communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to choose and promote a tobacco free lifestyle and environment.

Advisor: Matt Cipriano 215-968-8257

Phi Theta Kappa 
Is a national honor society comprised of students with a cumulative average of 3.5 or above. The four hallmarks of the society are Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Fellowship.

Website: http://www.ptk.org

Advisors: Charles Beem, 215-968-8237

Sirens 
Educates women to empower themselves in relationships in the workplace and home, the political process, and society as a whole by offering support through workshops, speakers, forums, and mentoring from professional women on campus and in the community.

Advisor: Celia Shiffer, 215-968-8166

Ski Club 
Welcomes non-skiers to advanced to join in ski outings, meetings, and social activities.

Website: http://www.bucks.edu/~skiclub

Advisors: Earle Myers 215-968-8442 & Joe Walsh 215-968-8289

Social Science Club 
Conducts trips and works with other groups to sponsor social, political, and service activities.

Website: http://www.bucks.edu/~socsci/sshp.html

Advisor: Tony Wolf, 215-968-8287

Students in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E): Newtown Campus 
Is for students interested in local business activities, networking, and educational projects in the business community.
 
Websites: http://www.sife.org (National Website) & http://www.bucks.edu/~sife (School Website)
 
Advisors: Mitch Aglow, 215-968-6470

Student Government Association
 Represents the student body to the College Administration, faculty, and Board of Trustees; supports clubs and organizations; promotes participation by the students on college committees; administers their portion of the college activities fee. Meets every other Tuesday at 12:30 in Rollins 115 with executive meetings every other Tuesday in the Council Office.

Website: www.bucks.edu/sga/index.html

Advisor: Matt Cipriano, 215-968-8257

Student Update -TV News
Familiarizes members with broadcasting skills and techniques while producing entertaining and informative programs to the Bucks campuses.

Website: www.bucks.edu/~s_update

Advisor: Ron Feeback, 215-968-8437

Tyler Literary Society  
Produces the College literary publication issued each semester. Students may submit fiction, drama, poetry, science fiction, criticism, discursive essays, photographs, and drawings.

Advisor: Kelly Kelleway, 215-968-8666

Ultimate Frisbee Club

The purpose of this club is to offer a new sport to the students at Bucks, meet new friends, play competitively against other teams and to spread the word of Ultimate Frisbee as it becomes more popular sport.

Advisor: Kelly Gredone, 215-968-8253

Union Program Board
The UPB is dedicated to promoting educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities for Bucks students. The board strives to maintain a diverse program through the efforts of its officers and committees.

Advisor: Matt Cipriano, 215-968-8257

Upper County Programming Committee (Meets at the Upper Bucks Campus)
Coordinates and schedules cultural and social events for the student body of the Upper County Campus.
 
Advisors: Jim Fillman, 215-258-7752