Student Senate
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 welcome to attend monthly meetings.

The senate regularly supports activities on campus and in the community.
For more information please contact:
(812) 330-6333

Advisors:
Kurt Messick
kmessick@ivytech.edu
Neil Frederick
nfrederi@ivytech.edu

Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The CAB officers plan and organize events on behalf of the student body. As an officer, you will gain leadership experience which can be a valuable addition to your resume. You will work with vendors, community leaders, and faculty and staff at the Ivy Tech. This is an excellent opportunity to learn event planning, time management, and public relations. Positions are hired by the Office of Student Life and Leadership and the Office of Student Development. There are five positions, of which 2-3 will be filled in the spring semester and the remaining being filled in the fall semester.

Please see the office in C105 for more information.

Advisor: Mike McNichols
mmcnichols@ivytech.edu
(812) 330-6333

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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."
Advisors:
Annette Spurgeon
aspurgeo@ivytech.edu or (812)330-6097
Doug Mattick
dmattick@ivytech.edu or (812)330-6059
Michelle Hamric
mhamric@ivytech.edu or (812)330-6059
Carol Parkinson
cparkinson@ivytech.edu or (812)330-6236
Contact Advisor:
Dr. Steve Arnold
sarnold@ivytech.edu or (812)330-6236

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Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Career/Technical Student Organization whose mission is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Programs include competition in over 50 business-related events through the Workplace Skills Assessment Program, and the Special Recognition and torch programs which encourage chapters and individual members to participate in service and community projects. Students may attend the State Leadership Conference in February and the National Leadership Conference in May.

For more information, contact advisor Betty Hazlett at bhazlett2@ivytech.edu.

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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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Clubs

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: Obie James at 812-330-6235 or ojames@ivytech.edu

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Christian Challenge
Christian Challenge is a student-led, church-related student group that puts Christ at the center of its focus. We provide Ivy Tech students 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. Meetings are conducted weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 in C 100A. The meetings are informal, and many students are on their lunch break and bring their lunches.

For more information, please contact:
Vicky Lewis vlewis@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6121
Jessica Duncan jduncan71@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6013

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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 Creative-writing Club is a come-as-you-are student organization called [sic], after the latin "sic,"?meaning "as such,"?often used in academic papers to indicate a mistake or irregularity in the original, quoted text: we may be irregular, but we are what we mean to be.? [Sic] offers students the opportunity to create a writing community, to give voice to their experience, and to?make concrete images?out?of the abstract void of ideas.? One of [sic]'s major projects is to publish an annual literary magazine: We publish writing, photography, and art by current, prospective, and former students, faculty and staff members of Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington.? The magazine is a student-run, community magazine.? Other projects?that [sic] engages in include community service activities, fundraising events, writing workshops, informational outings and monthly club meetings.

For more information, please contact the club's co-advisors:
Emily Bobo at ebobo1@ivytech.edu
or
Annie Gray at agray@ivytech.edu

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

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Ivy Tech College Independents
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
The Ivy Tech Community College Student Nursing Club  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 Michelle Hamric at mhamric@ivytech.edu? or 812-330-6118
Advisor Jenn Richards at jrichards84@ivytech.edu? or 812-330-6105

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