No matter your program, hobby or interest area, theres a club or organization on campus for you! Contact the advisor listed for more information.
Clubs with an asterisk (*) next to their name are clubs that the student may join only if the student is majoring in that field.
You are welcome to stop by the Student Life office, 104 Iowa Hall at anytime or call 319-398-5578.
Agribusiness Club
Develop your personal contacts and employment opportunities by meeting local agri-business professionals, plus broaden your understanding of the profession and develop leadership skills. Affiliated with the national Agri-Marketing Association.
Advisor: Rhonda Clough - 319-398-5899 ext. 5132
Washington Hall rclough@kirkwood.edu
Accounting Club
Explore accounting career options, prepare for the real world beyond course instruction and network with accounting professionals.
Advisor: Samantha Ternes - 319-398-5899, ext. 5956
126 Nielsen Hall sternes@kirkwood.edu
Accounting Club Site - http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=685
American Sign Language Club
We promote the study of American Sign Language, as well as appreciation and understanding of deaf culture by organizing educational and cultural activities. Open to all interested members of the college and the local community.
Advisor: Linda Krog 319-398-5480
350 Benton Hall lkrog@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Bob Vizzini 319-398-5480
350 Benton Hall bvizzin@kirkwood.edu
Animal Health Technology Club
Train to be a leader while you explore this exciting career field. Affiliated with the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Technology Association. Open to students in the Animal Health Technician and Animal Services programs.
Advisor: Anne Duffy 319-398-4978
Animal Health Technology - Washington Hall aduffy@kirkwood.edu
Anime Club
Display your creative work in a social setting with other students who share your love for anime.
Advisor: Catherine Schaff-Stump 319-398-5581
125D Linn Hall cstump@kirkwood.edu
Art Club
Visit museums, attend workshops, and truly enjoy the freedom and expression of art through mutual sharing of ideas and art appreciation.
Advisor: Doug Hall 319-398-5401
322 Nielsen Hall dhall@kirwkood.edu
Automotive Technology Club
Develop your professional automotive technician image by advancing your organizational skills and experiencing social activities. Open to Automotive Technology students.
Advisor: Dan Hall -- 319-398-5484
Auto Technology Center dlhall@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Gary Jorgenson -- 319-398-5474
Auto Technology Center gjorgen@kirkwood.edu
Business Professionals of America
Develop your leadership skills and career-related competencies, and grow both personally and professionally. BPA enhances your social awareness, civic responsibility and understanding of the business community. The mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills.
Advisor: Kimberly Schultz -- 319-398-4924
236 Nielsen Hall kschult@kirkwood.edu
Business Professionals of America - Iowa City
Be a leader in business. Youll learn the trends in office management and professional standards. This club is affiliated with the national BPA organization, but independent of the Cedar Rapids club.
Advisor: Steve Abram -- 319-887-3629
106 Iowa City Campus sabram@kirkwood.edu
Clay & 3D Art Club
Promote creativity and community through artistic practice. Members produce artwork, plan and execute an exhibition/sale each semester. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund excursions, conference attendance and visiting artists. Open to students enrolled in jewelry/metalsmithing, ceramics, sculpture and glass classes.
Advisor: Conifer Smith 319-398-4960
330 Nielsen Hall csmith@kirkwood.edu
Iowa City Computer Club
Provides a social setting for students who are interested in computer networking, hardware, troubleshooting and more.
Advisor: Keith Hench 319-887-3623
khench@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Joe DeMaria 319-887-3643
jdemari@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: John Dawson 319-887-3944
jdawson@Kirkwood.edu
Culinary Arts Club
Expand your culinary expertise in production and service associated with restaurant/food service professions. Youll expand your professional interests, leadership qualities and fraternal relationships. Open to Culinary Arts students and honorary members.
Advisor: Mary Jane German - 319-398-5468
Hospitality 217 Iowa Hall mgerman@kirkwood.edu
Dental Lab Technicians
Provides a social medium and also serves a key role in financing and organizing a trip to a national convention. Solely for Dental Lab students to aid in public awareness of dental technology.
Advisor: Betty Mitchell -- 319-398-5400
221 Linn Hall bmitche@kirkwood.edu
Designers Limited
Expand your awareness of interior design careers and professional organizations. Open to all students.
Advisor: Sheryl Konen - 319-398-4917
334A Nielsen Hall skonen@kirkwood.edu
Diesel Power Club
Explore the diesel mechanics profession, learn practical safety and become a leader in your professional life, plus develop fraternal relationships, meet industry leaders and organize projects. Open to all students.
Advisor: Jim Zach - 319-398-4967
Washington Hall jzach@kirkwood.edu
Emergency Medical Technician
Join an active group that promotes medical emergency awareness and new lifesaving techniques.
Advisor: Brian Rechkemmer 319-398-7118
East Campus: Continuing Education brechke@kirkwood.edu
Environmental Club
Take care of the environment through composting and recycling, promote appreciation of the outdoors and the environment, and distribute information about parks in Kirkwoods seven-county service area.
Advisor: Barb Dobling 319-398-5899 ext. 5716
218 Cedar Hall bdoblin@kirkwood.edu
Fashion Club
Participate in fundraisers, take trips to major fashion market cities and expand your knowledge of fashion careers. Distributive Education Clubs of American (DECA) affiliated. Open to all students.
Advisor: Jessica Santillan - 319-398-5595
333 Nielsen Hall jsantil@kirkwood.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Athletes, coaches, students and all whom they influence, embark upon the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, seeking Him in their relationship and in the fellowship of the church.
Advisor: Josh Troutman - 319-398-5596
Michael J Gould Kirkwood Recreation Center jtroutm@kirkwood.edu
Fine Diners Inn
Attend food-related functions, and conduct fundraisers and cook-offs.
Advisor: Dave Dettman 319-398-5899 ext. 5156
207 Mansfield Center ddettma@kirkwood.edu
Forget-Me-Nots
Develop fraternal relationships with fellow Floral Careers students and explore the professional side of floral careers. Open to Floral Careers students and honorary members.
Advisor: Linette Geissler - 319-398-5441
Horticulture/Floral Careers lgeissl@kirkwood.edu
Global Leadership Organization
Promote awareness and cross-cultural understanding of students at Kirkwood from countries around the world.
Advisor: Catherine Schaff-Stump - 319-398-5581
125D Linn Hall cstump@kirkwood.edu
Health Information Technology
Grow as a professional in the health information technology field by exploring common interests and concerns among students in this area.
Advisor: Betty Haar 319-398-4923
221 Linn Hall bhaar@kirkwood.edu
Hoof N Horn
Compliment your classroom learning through a series of planned co-curricular beef production activities, such as beef shows, the annual leadership conference and participation in PAS (Post-secondary Agriculture) competition. Open to students interested in beef production.
Advisor: Terry Chapman - 319-398-5568
Washington Hall tchapma@kirkwood.edu
Horticulture Club
Develop your leadership, management and organizational skills through special conferences, group projects and participation in Post-secondary Agriculture Competition (PAS).
Advisor: Jim Meisheid - 319-398-5899 ext. 5141
Horticulture/Floral Careers jmeishe@kirkwood.edu
Inter-Collegiate Horse Judging Team
Expand your horse judging skills by competing in National Inter-Collegiate Horse Judging contests and events promoting the equestrian sciences and animal care.
Advisor: Megan Green - 319-398-5899 ext. 5135
Horse Education Center mgreen@kirkwood.edu
Inter-Collegiate Livestock Judging
Expand your livestock judging skills by competing in National Inter-Collegiate Judging contests. Students also organize and operate their own show.
Advisor: Terry Chapman - 319-398-5568
Washington Hall tchapma@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Community College Democrats
Encourage voter registration, help with local elections and participate in community service projects, while at the same time educating the community about the Democratic Party.
Advisor: Nancy Sauerman 319-398-5899 ext. 5706
213 Cedar Hall nsauerm@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Community College Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Increase your knowledge and skills in electrical and computer engineering, electronics, information systems and technology, and grow as a professional.
Advisor: John Symington 319-398-5899 ext. 5329 jsyming@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Nancy Smith - 319-398-5899 ext. 5292 nsmith@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Jim Trepka 319-398-7146 jtrepka@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Dance Team
Practice the latest moves, then perform at college sporting events.
Advisor: Tera Pickens 319-398-5612
Admissions, 116 Iowa Hall tera.pickens@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood for Christ
Become a future Christian leader through discussion and Christian fellowship. This organization serves the spiritual and emotional needs of students, and teaches them how to do the same for others.
Advisor: Jim Crowther - 319-398-5899 ext. 5344
125 Nielsen Hall jcrowth@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Pre-Law Association
Learn more about legal professions, law school and the law school admissions process, and the American legal system. Open to Legal Assistant students.
Advisor: Wendy Geertz - 319-398-5576
209 Cedar Hall wgeertz@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood College Republicans
This group tackles important issues of the day and staunchly advocates conservative principles. Students work closely with other local, state and national Republican leaders in campaigning and advancing conservative ideals.
Advisor: Lee Belfield 319-398-5899 ext. 1088
207C Iowa Hall lbelfie@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Saddle Club
Broaden your equestrian experience and knowledge through shared information, activities and travel, and at the same time develop your communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Advisor: Otis Armstrong - 319-398-4950
Horse Science (Washington Hall) oarmstr@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Nellie Wilson 319-398-5882
Iowa Equestrian Center nwilson@kirkwood.edu
Kirkwood Student Productions
Members apply their knowledge and media field training to broadcasts of Kirkwood Eagle basketball games and jazz concerts, plus they produce a monthly student-oriented newscast. All programming airs on the KTS cable channel.
Advisor: Gale Smetana - 319-398-7163
101D Linn Hall gsmetan@Kirkwood.edu
Medical Assistants
This group promotes unity among medical assistant students, and introduces them to the value of professional organizations. Open to students in the fall Medical Assistant program.
Advisor: Bev Philpott - 319-398-5899 ext. 5328
223 Linn Hall bphilpo@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Dawn Eitel 319-398-5564
221 Linn Hall deitel@kirkwood.edu
Multi-Cultural Club
Students share cultural backgrounds, discover common interests, discuss ideas for future events at the college and in the community, and support other students.
Advisor: Martha Perez 319-887-3621
334 Iowa City Campus mperez@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Calvin Gaston 319-887-3620
112 Iowa City Campus cgaston@kirkwood.edu
Nursing Concepts 3
Develop your leadership skills in the nursing field. Open to students in health-related courses.
Advisor: Connie McCall 319-398-4992
223 Linn Hall cmccall@kirkwood.edu
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Provides leadership development and exploration of the OTA field through conferences and interaction. Students tour health facilities and participate in community service projects.
Advisor: Nicky Miedema 319-398-4941
221 Linn Hall nmiedem@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Kim Prevo 319-398-7124
223 Linn Hall kprevo@kirkwood.edu
Phi Theta Kappa
Provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service for exchange of ideas and ideals in an intellectual climate.
Cedar Rapids Advisor: Richard Underwood 319-398-5587
330A Benton Hall runderw@kirkwood.edu
Iowa City Advisor: Lynne Zeman 319-887-3625
211 Iowa City Campus lzeman@kirkwood.edu
Philosophy Club
The philosophy club engages in fun, informal discussion of important and not so important ideas about morality, religion, ethics, knowledge, and the nature of reality. No previous philosophy training needed or required.
Advisors: Chris McCord - 319-398-5899, ext. 5713 (cmccord@kirkwood.edu) and David Bullwinkle 319-398-5404
Physical Therapy Assistants
Promotes professional growth and leadership in the Physical Therapy field. Enhances common interests and concerns among students in this area.
Advisor: Maggie Thomas - 319-398-4991
221 Linn Hall mthomas@kirkwood.edu
Pork Promoters
Enhance your knowledge of swine production through club sponsored co-curricular activities, such as regional conferences, agriculture shows, job fairs and high school presentation. Group members compete in Post-secondary Agriculture student (PAS) events.
Advisor: Rich Rourke 319-398-4900
Washington Hall rrourke@kirkwood.edu
Professional in Surgical Technology
Expand your professional awareness of the Surgical Technologist field, as well as develop your leadership skills and experience.
Advisor: Melissa Carnahan 319-398-5513
221 Linn Hall mcarnah@kirkwood.edu
Programming Club
Participate in fun group programming projects, plus youre your own program or computer game.
Advisor: Jerry Fottral 319-398-5899 ext. 5343
226 Nielsen Hall jfottra@kirkwood.edu
Respiratory Therapists Club
Compliments Respiratory Therapist classroom experience through fund-raising to send members to state conferences. Also donates to Camp Super. Open to all second year Respiratory Therapist students with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Advisor: Dennis Harger - 319-398-4987
221 Linn Hall dharger@kirkwood.edu
Retail Marketing/Management Club
Increase social unity and grow as a professional in marketing career fields. Youll attend local and regional conferences, as well as plan and implement projects. Affiliated with DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi Association)
Advisor: Mark Abel - 319-398-5440
126 Nielsen Hall mabel@kirkwood.edu
Soccer Club
Compete in mens and womens soccer with other colleges. Open to all Kirkwood students.
Advisor: Jim Off - 319-398-5650
144 Jones Hall joff@kirkwood.edu
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=14235
Student American Dental Hygienists Association
Help improve public dental health and advance the art and science of dental hygiene. Open to Kirkwood students in the Dental Hygiene program.
Advisor: Shaunda Clark - 319-398-5514
223 Linn Hall sclark@kirkwood.edu
Student Nurses Club
Promotes leadership and development in the nursing field. Students in health-related courses welcome.
Advisor: Connie McCall -- 319-398-4992
223 Linn Hall cmccall@kirkwood.edu
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Want to make a difference? SIFE can help develop your leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise.
Advisor: Bob Walker - 319-398-5526
123 Nielsen Hall bwalker@kirkwood.edu
Tennis Club
The Kirkwood Tennis Club is a group that meets informally, usually on Friday afternoons, at the Kirkwood tennis courts. Matches are arranged, and a ladder may be established with phone numbers for all faculty, staff, and student participants.
Advisor:Kevin Nebergall 319-398-5899 ext. 5830
125J Linn Hall kneberg@kirkwood.edu
United Nations Association Student Alliance
This group fosters discussions and provides information about the work of the United Nations.
Advisor: Jeremy Brigham 319-398-4911
216 Cedar Hall jbrigha@kirkwood.edu
Unity
We provide a positive environment and share concerns for gay, lesbian and bisexual students and allies.
Advisor: Arbe Bareis - 319-398-4956
Cedar Hall room 336C abareis@kirkwood.edu
Ecology Committee
The Ecology Committee helps to increase awareness of environmental issues and address campus environmental concerns. We work with staff, faculty and students to promote recycling, energy conservation and educational opportunities.
Advisor: Barb Dobling 319-398-5899 ext. 5716
218 Cedar Hall bdoblin@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Rita Tiedt 319-398-5439
147 Linn Hall rtiedt@kirkwood.edu
Parking Appeals Committee
Student delegates meet with an administrative committee that reviews parking ticket appeals and renders decisions on parking violations. We also make recommendations to the college about parking-related concerns.
Advisor:Mary Huffman - 319-398-5578
Student Life office, 104 Iowa Hall mhuffma@kirkwood.edu
Safety Committee
Student delegates meet with an administrative committee that reviews, reports and resolves safety issues on campus. We also implement plans for accident prevention.
Advisor: Thomas Kaldenberg - 319-398-5561
Facilities tkalden@kirkwood.edu
Music and Theatre
Instrumental Music
Chamber Ensemble: A small instrumental ensemble performing traditional concert literature. Performs for campus and community groups.
Concert Band: A large instrumental ensemble performing repertoire from various style periods. Performs on and off campus to promote musical education for students and audiences.
Jazz Combo: A small instrumental ensemble performing traditional and contemporary jazz. Performs on campus and for community groups.
Jazz Ensemble: This 20-piece band performs both traditional and contemporary jazz for on-campus audiences and community groups. Designed to promote musical education.
Advisor: Tim Feldkamp - 319-398-5598
375 Cedar Hall tfeldka@kirkwood.edu
Vocal Music
Choral: A 60-member choir performing a variety of historical and contemporary styles of music for campus and community groups.
Jazz Transit: A vocal ensemble performing traditional and contemporary jazz for students, community groups and in competitions.
Advisor: Ray Salucka - 319-398-4959
380 Cedar Hall rsaluck@kirkwood.edu
Theatre
Student-produced comedy, musical and dramatic performance for students and the community. Students are responsible for acting and all technical elements for three productions each year.
Advisor: Rick Anderson - 319-398-4913 ext. 5389
Drama (acting) 351 Benton Hall rdander@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Doug Anderson - 319-398-4914
Drama (tech) - 368 Cedar Hall danders@kirkwood.edu
Athletics
Varsity sports include mens and womens basketball, softball, baseball, womens volleyball and mens golf. For more information about these sport programs, please contact Johnson Hall.
Contact: Judy Usher 319-398-4909
Johnson Hall jusher@kirkwood.edu
Cedar Valley Divide
Kirkwood's student-published literary magazine.
Advisor: Tonja Robins 319-398-5989
117I Linn Hall trobins@kirkwood.edu
Communiquθ
Student-generated campus newspaper.
Advisor: Sarah Wilson - 319-398-5444
113G Linn Hall swilson@kirkwood.edu
Intramurals
Open to all students, regardless of athletic background. The goal is participation and fun, with more than 70 organized leagues and special events to choose from. Events range from traditional sports such as basketball and volleyball, to ski trips, arcade games and trivia contests.
Coordinator: Josh Troutman 319-398-5596
Michael J Gould Recreation Center jtroutm@kirkwood.edu
KAPS: Kirkwood Activities, Programs and Services
If youre enthusiastic, creative, energetic and ready to develop leadership skills, this is the job for you! KAPS students earn money while working with other students to plan and coordinate programs, entertainment and other Student Life activities.
Advisor: Seth Vander Tuig 319-398-5578
Student Life office, 104 Iowa Hall svander@kirkwood.edu
Student Ambassadors
Ambassadors work with the Kirkwood Admissions office in activities that include assisting with high school student campus visits, serving as a guide for individuals and groups touring campus, leading housing tours, participating in college fairs and providing career guidance activities for elementary schools. Ambassadors develop a strong understanding of Kirkwood and are identified as campus leaders.
Advisor: Tera Pickens 319-398-5612
Admissions, 116 Iowa Hall tera.pickens@kirkwood.edu
Advisor: Shannon Bartell 319 398-5899 ext. 5788
Admissions, 104 Iowa Hall shannon.bartell@kirkwood.edu
Student Senate
Have you ever thought about lobbying at the state and national level, attending leadership training on and off campus or participation in college decision-making? To be a senator, you mush have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be enrolled at least six credit hours. You can become an at-large member of the senate or become a senate representative for one of Kirkwoods clubs and organizations.
Advisor: Seth Vander Tuig 319-398-5578
Student Life office, 104 Iowa Hall svander@kirkwood.edu
You are welcome to stop by the Student Life office, 104 Iowa Hall at anytime or call 319-398-5578.
