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Student Organizations 2008-09

Last Updated: 10-31-08

 

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ACADEMIC & HONORS ORGANIZATIONS

 

Kappa Phi Kappa (Ohio State University at Newark Education Honorary)

 

President- Alisha Abbott abbott.129@osu.edu
Vice president- Kacey Neville neville.36@osu.edu
Secretary-Sarah Stansell stansell.6@osu.edu
Treasurer-Charlotte Bloise bloise.1@osu.edu
Advisor- Edie Norlin norlin.123@osu.edu
Advisor-Karen Prost prost.1@osu.edu

 

Our focus is reaching out to Newark campus students who have an interest in the field of education. Our primary emphasis is exposure to classrooms, attendance at conferences and informational presentations.

 

 

Laurel Collegiate Honor Society (Honor Society)

 

President- Katie Waldrop waldrop.67@osu.edu
Vice President- Chris Barrington barrington.9@osu.edu
Secretary-Jon Holmes holmes.190@osu.edu
Advisor- Mary Bendixen-Noe bendixen-noe.1@osu.edu

 

The Laurel Collegiate Society strives to promote and reward academic excellence and achievement, to foster academic growth of students and the Ohio State Newark campus to encourage relationship between honor students and faculty, improve academic environment and provide opportunities for all students of the campus.

 

 

Phi Theta Kappa (COTC Academic Honorary)

 

For information: Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students and provide the opportunity for growth and development through leadership and service as well as to foster positive intellectual stimulation through dialogue, presentations and experiences.

 

 

Psi Chi (Ohio State University at Newark Psychology Honorary)

 

President-Erica Ward ward.599@osu.edu
Vice President- Jason Mehringer mehringer.1@osu.edu
Treasurer-Martha Hensley-Wessell hensley-wessell.1@osu.edu
Advisor- Melissa Jungers jungers.2@osu.edu

 

Psi Chi is a national honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

 

 

Newark Campus Student Ambassadors

 

Advisor-Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

Student Ambassadors serve in multiple capacities, the most visible of which may be as the campus tour guides by guiding, directing, informing and teaching prospective students what to expect from campus life. Student Ambassadors also serve as special assistants representing the students' broader campus communities. Special events include concerts, grand openings, alumni events, new student orientations, conferences, etc.

 

 

 

ATHLETIC & RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

Fencing Club

 

President - Keith Johnson johnson.3902@osu.edu
Vice-President - Stefan Zardinkdas zardinskas.1@osu.edu
Treasurer - Jeff Cremean cremeans.33@osu.edu
Secretary - Jeremiah Morehouse morehouse.62@osu.edu
Advisor - Joseph DiPaolo dipaolo.18@osu.edu
Advisor - Fred R. Coventry coventry68@hotmail.com

 

The purpose is to promote fencing as a viable means for students, faculty, and staff to reach a higher level of physical and mental well being.

 

 

Titan Intramurals Club

 

President - Matt Adkins adkins.353@osu.edu
Vice President - Sarah Hackemoeller hackemoeller-1001@cotc.edu
Secretary /Treasurer - Karen Keller athlstu3@cotc.edu
Advisor - Bret Whitaker whitaker.77@osu.edu

 

Provides members with opportunities to engage and interact in fair, safe, and recreational sports programs.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

 

Newark Campus Habitat for Humanity

 

For information: Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

Habitat for Humanity is a club that informs and educates people about housing issues for at-risk families in the United States and around the world. Habitat helps build homes in conjunction with the local affiliate and carries out activities such as Alternative Break trips to work with Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge program.

 

 

 

GOVERNANCE ORGANIZATIONS  

 

Newark Campus Student Activities Board (SAB)
 

President- Brice Tabler tabler.19@osu.edu
Vice President - Cody Rostorfer rostorfer.12@osu.edu
secretary - Ranaita Lithiluxa lithiluxa.2@osu.edu
Treasurer - Theresa Kohne kohne.5@osu.edu
Digital Media Design - Abby Randle randle.20@osu.edu
Advisor - Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

The Student Activities Board is the major programming organization on the Newark campus of Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark. The Board's purpose is to provide programs of a cultural, recreational, social, and educational nature. The Student Activities Board strives to bring the most innovative, exciting, and popular entertainment to the students of the Newark campus, whom they serve.

 

 

Student Government Newark Campus (SGNC)

 

President- Stephanie Volbrecht volbrecht.2@osu.edu
Vice President - DeAsha Long long.723@osu.edu
Secretary - Erica Ward ward.599@osu.edu
Treasurer - Reid Holbert reid_elliot1984@yahoo.com
Advisor- John Berry

berry.19@osu.edu

                                       

The Student Government provides an outlet for student opinions on matters of student interest, building leadership among members, enabling students to contribute to the overall objectives of the Newark campus and the welfare of the community. SGNC is a representative body for all students on the Newark campus and is responsible for conveying their wishes and desires to the faculty, staff, and administration.

 

 

 

MULTI-CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

DIRECTIONS

 

President –  Nicole Horton    horton.127@osu.edu
Vice President – Tamarak Harris harris-123@cotc.edu
Treasurer – Stephanie Volbrecht volbrecht.2@osu.edu
Advisor – Dr. Peter Hennen hennen.6@osu.edu
Advisor – Elizabeth Weiss  weiss.197@osu.edu
Advisor – Linda Benefield lbenefie@cotc.edu

         

DIRECTIONS is a gay/straight alliance for the Newark campus community which provides a safe and supportive environment for the exploration of issues pertaining to sexual orientation and non-traditional gender identity. DIRECTIONS also sponsors outreach and educational events to increase understanding of these issues on the Newark campus.

 

 

Ebonye Horizons

 

President- Ryan Parks parks.17@osu.edu
Vice President- Jesse Stevens stevens-1209@cotc.edu
Secretary- DeAsha Long long.723@osu.edu
Treasure- Brittney Cherry cherry.82@osu.edu
Advisor- Vorley Taylor taylor.1051@osu.edu

                

The Ebonye Horizons club is for students to share and learn different cultural knowledge as well as to introduce new and current students to a new world. Ebonye Horizons will help to bring more diverse backgrounds to the Newark campus.

 

 

Student Cultural Council

 

President- David Shivers shivers.17@osu.edu
Secretary- Jennilyn Martinez martinez.269@osu.edu
Treasure- Janie Bowman bowman.1127@osu.edu
Advisor- Vorley Taylor taylor.1051@osu.edu

                

The objectives and purposes of the Student Cultural Council (SCC) are to support designated programs offered by the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs through advertisements, demonstrations, and participation, as well as support other cultural and diverse organizations.

 

 

 

SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

The Buckeye Business Club

 

President - Bobbie Burnette burnette.18@osu.edu
Advisor- Diane King king.152@osu.edu

 

The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students  to become familiar with the business community and the opportunities available in the business field. This will also get students introduced to opportunities available through the campus, the club and the Fisher College of Business.

 

 

Collectible Card Game Club

 

President - Matt Duda duda-102@cotc.edu
Vice President - Bill Coventry coventry.9@osu.edu
Treasurer - Michael Glasmyer glasmyer.7@osu.edu
Advisor-Joe Snow jsnow@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to bring together students on the Newark campus who enjoy playing CCG's.

 

 

College Republicans

 

Director - Raymond Warner warner.325@osu.edu
Advisor- Mike Mangus mangus.4@osu.edu

 

This organization's purpose is to engage in the study of and foster the understanding of Republican ideals.

 

 

COTC Radiographic Technology

 

President- Jami Graves graves-103@cotc.edu
Treasurer- Holly Chesser chesser-101@cotc.edu
Advisor- Linnea Hopewell hopewell@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to support and encourage radiology students in their educational experience through recreational, social and educational activities.

 

 

Democrats of the Newark Campus

 

President - J. D. Armour armour.22@osu.edu
Vice President - Jeff Cremeans cremeans.33@osu.edu
Secretary - Adam Trombley trombley.11@osu.edu
Treasurer - Peter Strohmeyer strohmeyer.7@osu.edu
Advisor- Professor Mitch Lerner lerner.26@osu.edu

 

The purpose of this organization is to engage in the study of and foster the understanding of Democratic ideals.

 

 

Digital Media Design Students (DMDS)

 

President John Spadafore spadafore-101@cotc.edu
Vice President – Tricia Schwartz pht35mm@yahoo.com
Secretary- Linda Miller linda-katherine@roadrunner.com
Treasurer- Heather Cooper cooper-115@cotc.edu
Advisor- Kathleen Kinney  kkinney@cotc.edu

                      

The purpose is to promote, enhance, and further develop educational and social achievements and interests in digital media.

 

 

Forensic Science Club

 

President- Tonya Messer messer-104@cotc.edu
Vice President- Reba Holley holley-102@cotc.edu
Treasurer- Tabitha Dye dye-105@cotc.edu
Secretary- Dréa Voldhoff veldhoff-101@cotc.edu
Advisor-Richard M. Vade Bon Coeur 

rvadebon@cotc.edu

           

The purpose is to develop in prospective members an understanding of the organization; provide for the members a voice in matters affecting them; influence the conditions under which prospective members are being prepared for their professional roles in society; and advance the interest and welfare of prospective members.

 

 

Future Federal Law Enforcement Club

 

President- Jeremiah Morehouse morehouse.62@osu.edu
Vice President - Dave Severt jdsevert@aol.com
Advisor- Mike Demko mdemko@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to prepare interested students physically and academically for careers in federal law enforcement. Also to advocate careers in federal law enforcement to those who might not have otherwise been interested.

 

 

History Club of the Newark Campus

 

Director - Randy Charles tekhex@alltel.net
Advisor Mike Mangus  mangus.4@osu.edu

 

The purpose of the organization is to engage in and to foster the understanding of history.

 

 

Introspect (Psychology Club)

 

President- Chris Barrington barrington.9@osu.edu
Vice President- Martha Hensley-Wessel hensley-wessell.1@osu.edu
Treasurer- Stephanie Volbrecht volbrecht.2@osu.edu
Secretary- Erica Ward ward.599@osu.edu
Advisor- Marilee Martens martens.22@osu.edu
Advisor - Jill Coleman coleman.482@osu.edu

 

The objectives and purposes of Introspect are to promote, enhance and further develop educational and social achievements and interests in psychology; influence the conditions under which prospective members are being prepared for their professional role in society,  and advance the interest and welfare of the prospective members. Ten percent of all money received in each fund raiser will be donated to the Ruth Scott-Sara Staats Memorial Scholarship Fund. Activities sponsored by Introspect include community service, volunteer work, bake sales, cookouts, ice skating, bonfires, bowling, movie nights, and attending research conferences.

 

 

Newark Earthworks

 

President- Candice Splain splain.4@osu.edu
Vice President - Amy Crow crow.52@osu.edu
Faculty Advisor- Richard Shiels  shiels.1@osu.edu

 

The objectives and purposes of the Newark Earthworks Club are to educate students about Earthworks in our area and other areas and the culture and history surrounding them; provide an opportunity for members to visit Earthwork sites; and to create learning opportunities for others interested in learning about the mounds.

 

 

Outside The Box

 

President – Adam Staley staley.82@osu.edu
Vice President – Emily Walker walker.900@osu.edu
Secretary - Ashley Wessel wessel.26@osu.edu
Treasurer - Jered T. Morris jedimastermorris07@yahoo.com
Advisor- Professor Dave Williams williams.1343@osu.edu

 

The purpose is to encourage members to research improvisatory theatre.

 

 

Philosophical Society of the Newark Campus

 

Director - J. R. Kenney kenney.56@osu.edu
Advisor- Mike Mangus mangus.4@osu.edu

 

The purpose is to encourage free thought and debate on the Newark campus.

 

 

Rough Draft: The English Club at The Ohio State University at Newark

 

President - Ashley Caggiano caggiano.2@osu.edu
Vice President - Jonathon Holmes holmes.190@osu.edu
Secretary - Terry Gomes gomes.13@osu.edu
Treasurer - Megan Boeshart boeshart.11@osu.edu
Advisor - Dan Keller keller.507@osu.edu
Overseer (Advisor) - Derek Boczkowski boczkowski.1@osu.edu

 

The English club will serve as a centralized organization purposed to facilitate activities centered on the study and love of all things English.

 

 

S.N.O. – Student Nurses Organization

 

President- Jennifer Matheny matheny-102@cotc.edu
Vice President- Karen Resh resh-101@cotc.edu
Secretary- Charlotte Caldwell caldwell-103@cotc.edu
Treasurer - Lindsay Wahl miller-121@cotc.edu
Advisor Cindy Washington cwashing@cotc.edu
Advisor - Susan Manausa smanausa@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide the highest quality health care and to provide support and communication among the students in nursing education.

 

 

Surgical Technology Student Organization

 

President- Christine Ronde ronde-101@cotc.edu
Vice President- Samie Long long-114@cotc.edu
Treasurer- Mary Mathis lilly-101@cotc.edu
Advisor- Kim M. Gates kgates@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to bring Surgical Technology students closer together, to raise money to provide the students with equal finances to attend conferences and functions, and to help around campus.

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Ski Club

Coordinator –  Scott Wilson

swilson@cotc.tec.oh.us

 

The Ski club promotes social interaction between COTC and Ohio State Newark students while enjoying the healthy, physical exercise of downhill skiing.

 

 

 

NON-ACTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

 

Alite (not active)

Advisor – Prof.Angelica Hrinca Diaconesc hrinca-diaconesc.1@osu.edu

                                                        

Alite's purpose is to glorify God, and to be a positive force on campus and in the community by showing God's love through fellowship, worship, and acts of kindness and service. 

 

 

Bipartisan Alliance of the Newark Campus (not active)

Advisor- Mike Mangus mangus.4@osu.edu

 

The purpose is to promote bipartisan cooperation.

 

 

Broadway Bound (not active)

Advisor- Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

The purpose of this organization is to expose students and the community whom may (or may not) have been previously exposed to any musical theatre.

 

 

BuckeyeThon Newark (not active)

For information: Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

BuckeyeThon raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Children's Miracle Network, participates in the annual dance marathon, and informs the community of their efforts.

 

 

Campus Crusade for Christ (not active)

 

Campus Crusade for Christ gives opportunities to hear and respond to the gospel of salvation through faith in Christ Jesus as well as helping individuals form a relationship with God. Activities include Bible studies, social events, and concerts.

 

 

College Gaming League Club at Ohio State Newark and COTC (not active)

For information: Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

The goal of this organization is to further gaming on this campus; to promote gaming and bring gamers together on campus.

 

 

International Multicultural Association (IMA)- (not Active)

Advisor – Vorley Taylor taylor.1051@osu.edu

 

The purpose of the organization is to foster support and awareness of ongoing social issues, events and topics affecting the global society.

 

 

Invest- The Business and Marketing Club (not active)

Advisor- Murray Brunton mbrunton@cotc.edu

 

The purpose is to offer students from all fields and disciplines an extra-curricular opportunity to prepare for the work force and graduate school in all matters of business. The group will assist members in orientation and networking with resources and prospective employers. Invest programs will be an opportunity to learn about and discuss current issues in business, economics, finance and management. Invest is the OSUN/COTC student branch of The Marketing Research Association.

 

 

Ohio State University at Newark Honors Society (not active)

 

The Ohio State University at Newark Honors organization strives to promote and reward academic excellence and achievement, to foster academic growth of students and the Ohio State Newark campus to encourage relationship between honors students and faculty, improve the academic environment and provide opportunities for all students of the campus.

 

 

OSUN Dodge Ball Club (not active)

Advisor- Donald Yau dyau@math.ohio-state.edu

 

The Dodge Ball Club offers students an opportunity to participate in dodge ball games.

 

 

OSUN Ultimate Frisbee Club (not active)

Advisor-Michael Mangus mangus.4@osu.edu

 

The Ultimate Frisbee Club strives to get students involved on campus, to promote teamwork and commitment, to promote exercise and to have fun.

 

 

Project S.T.R.I.V.E. (Serving Together Responsibly in Volunteer Efforts) (not active)

 

The purpose of Project STRIVE is to seek out and respond to the social and economic needs of the community. The organization engages students in events and activities through volunteerism and service, while promoting service-learning opportunities through personal growth and reciprocal experiences.

 

 

Scrapbooking Club-Scrapworks (not active)

Advisor- Holly Mason hmason@cotc.edu

 

The mission of this organization is designed to provide a space for students who enjoy scrapbooking to create and exchange ideas.

 

 

Wild Carrot: The Newark Campus Hungry Minds –Film Association (not active)

 

The purpose of this organization is to provide an educational forum for the discussion of culturally diverse films. The organization also seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of the logistics of film making.

 

 

Student Organization Handbook

 

Student Organizations Forms

 

 

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