Student Organizations
Campus Activities Board
The purpose of the Connersville Activities Board (CAB) is to plan and implement social, cultural, recreational, service and civic engagement activities for the student body. Student volunteers comprise the CAB, which meets regularly to plan events and activities and effectively utilize campus funds. We plan activities for students and their families throughout the year.
All students are welcome to participate as a CAB team member!
For more information about the Connersville Activities Board, upcoming events at Ivy Tech Connersville, or to become a member, please contact Mary Louise Edwards at (765) 966-2656 Ext. 1208 or medwards14@ivytech.edu.
IvyTRAC (Ag Club)
IvyTRAC (Ag Club) is one of the newest student organizations on the Ivy Tech Community College Richmond Campus. This club was created in order to promote agriculture interests among the students to better our communities by enabling them to identify and acquire the skills needed for a successful career in agriculture, agribusiness, horticulture, or natural resources. To develop and enhance character, citizenship, and patriotism. Contact advisor Tom Tully or call 765-966-2656 ext. 4103.
Medical Assisting Club (MEA)
MEA Club purpose: To establish and direct students to develop the technical, critical thinking and networking skills for the medical workplace.
Open to students in the Medical Assisting program as well as the Office Administration (OFAD) Medical Specialty program. The club provides opportunities for networking, socialization, certification, and meeting classmates and faculty with common interests and goals. It allows for participation in college life and provides input into the Medical Assisting program. Students will enjoy professional speakers and interact with potential employers. Students will also be a part of fund-raising activities to support the medical assisting students and the community through philanthropy. Each year the club sends delegates to the national convention to bring back new and innovative information to share with others and sponsors a year end Pinning Ceremony to honor all graduating members of the Medical Assisting Program and club.
For more information, contact Rebecca Keen or call 1-800-659-4562 x 1162 or 765-966-2656 x 1162.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Scholarship | Leadership | Service | Fellowship
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges. Its purpose is to recognize and promote academic excellence by providing leadership development opportunities for service in chapter activities on campus and through regional Phi Theta Kappa activities.
To be considered for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, a student must:
- Be in a degree-seeking program pursuing either a technical certificate or an associate degree
- Have completed 12 semester hours of coursework toward a degree
- Have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Visit Phi Theta Kappa online: http://www.ptk.org/
Click here to view/download the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Bylaws.
For more information, contact Valerie Ray at 1-800-659-4562 or 765-966-2656 extension 1265.
The Scrapbook Club
Our purpose shall be to create awareness and interest in the preservation of memories through scrapbooking. The Scrapbook Club promotes teambuilding, professionalism, fellowship and learning through various activities.
As a member, you have access to a wide variety of scrapbooking tools and cropping supplies necessary to express your creative side! The Scrapbook Club is a way for all students to get together, share their creativity, and meet other students with similar interests.
Meetings and special activities are held twice monthly. Time is designated to scrapbooking, guest speakers, learning new techniques and pitch-in dinners. Join us as we travel to Crop and Expo events and plan fun weekend getaways. Fundraising, community service projects, and a small commitment from you will ensure the success of our mission.
Membership is open to any Ivy Tech Community College student who maintains a grade point average of 2.0 and Ivy Tech Alumni that are in good standing. As a member you will be required to participate in a minimum of two fundraising projects per semester to benefit from club funds.
For more information about joining the Ivy Tech Scrapbook Club, contact advisor Sheila Braughton or call 765-966-2656 x1218 or 1-800-659-4562 x1218.
Student Nursing Club (SNC)
Are you interested in the nursing program and would like to meet other students in the program? Are you already in the nursing program and interested in working as a team with other members of the Student Nursing Club? The SNC is open to all students. Started in spring of 2006, this club is already on its way to doing great things.
The meeting dates and times will also be posted on the My Campus tab of Campus Connect and throughout campus. Snacks will be provided. Bring your lunch if you like.
For more information contact Kim Guard or call 765-966-2656 ext. 1156.
