Clubs and Organizations

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The Office of Student Life supports a variety of student clubs and organizations.  Clubs provide all students an opportunity to pursue their interests, develop leadership skills, and learn outside of the classroom.  For more information, or to start a new organization, contact the Office of Student Life at (239) 433-6908, or stop by S-102 in Taeni Hall.

Current clubs on Lee Campus

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African-American Student Association (A.A.S.A.)

President:  Sinetia Jean
Advisor:  Brian Page

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AASA.ESC?ref=ts&fref=ts

To promote academic excellence, leadership skills and an appreciation of African-American history and heritage.

Airsoft/Paintball Club

Advisor:  Arigo Gilmore

Armed Servicemembers Continuing Education

President:   Robert Legrow
Advisor: William Shuluk

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ACE.EDISON/

To bring all branches of service together and aid in the transformation from service member to student. To help fellow Veterans, Military families, and students in our community.

B.L.E.A.C.H.

President:  Jenn Gibson
Advisor:  Dr. Rebecca Gubitti

To promote the inner beauty of students at Edison State College and the community.

Boarding Club

President:
Advisor: Dr. Wayne Thomas

Campus Activities Board

President:  Stephania Romulus
Advisor: Angela Hodge
Campus Activities Board is open to all students who wish to become involved in the process of planning events presented by the Office of Student Life. CAB also strives to promote an active and engaged student lifestyle.

Cardiovascular Tech Club

President: Symantha Campagnolo
Advisor:  Jeff Davis

To bring awareness to the CVT Program at Edison State College and the community as a whole, and to promote the mission of the CVT program to produce competent cardiovascular technicians.

Chess Club

President: Micah Wagner
Advisor: William Shuluk

To encourage competitive and friendly chess play on campus. It will provide an accessible environment for amateur, intermediate, professional, and social chess players to engage in competition, exchange strategy, and solve chess problems. The ESCCC (Edison State College Chess Club) aims to promote a deeper appreciation for the sport by involving students in chess lectures, evaluating historic/notable games, and organizing tournaments.

Chi Alpha

President:  Megan Campbell

Creative Writing Club

President:  John Gibson
Advisor:  Dr. Maria Cahill

To celebrate writing at Edison State College through writing workshops, campus write-ins and creative writing fundraising events.

Dental Hygiene Club

President:  Jennifer DeValk
Advisor:  Karen Molumby

To raise funds for its members to cover the costs of board exams or other needs to obtain professional licensing.  To provide oral hygiene products to the public at discounted prices.  To maintain professional memberships for its members.

Edison Democrats

President: 
Advisor: Laura Weir

To promote student participation in the electoral and political process, focusing on the Democratic Party.

Edison Republicans

President:  Tracy Jacobs
Advisor:  Laura Weir

To register students to vote, to educate and discuss local, state and national issues, and to invite dialogue from all points of view.

Edison State Club Red Cross

President:  Chris Bronton
Advisor:  Jeff Ziomek

To support the American Red Cross mission, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.  It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Chapter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement.

Euclidean Society

President:  Oleg Timuta

Advisor:  Don Ransford

To stimulate interest in mathematics by providing public recognition of superior mathematical scholarship and by promoting various mathematical activities beyond the classroom.

Film & Drama Society

President:  Peggy Fleming
Advisor:  Dr. Wendy Chase

Foreign Language Club

Presidents: Arpalicho Cocco
Advisor: Courtney Lanute

Gay-Straight Alliance

President:  Cody Harvey

Advisor: Elaine Schaeffer

To spread the word against defamation on campus.  To create a safe zone for the LGBT community and their allies.

Ichiban Anime Society

President:  Charles Maurer
Advisor:  Whitney Rhyne

To promote the appreciation of Japanese animation through regular viewings and discussion.

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

President: Jacqui Ellis
Advisor:  Melanie LeMaster

Kappa Delta Epsilon

President:  Stephanie Lehman
Advisor:  Joyce Rollins

An honorary education fraternity which supports the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment and professional ideals among its members. We are an active group engaged in preparing our members for the teaching profession.

Latin-American Student Association (L.A.S.A)

President:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LASA.LEE

To promote Latin American culture and heritage, and to educate, serve and help advance the Latino community.

Martial Arts Club

President: Rachel Karouzos

Advisor: Dr. Brian Botts

Model UN

President: Stephen Morash
Advisor: Laura Weir

To involve students in the study and discussion of global issues. Additionally, the goal includes the development of critical skills useful throughout life such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, compromise, and cooperation.

National Student Nurses Association

President:  Robin Grondin
Advisor:  Patricia Zebrook

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ESCNSNALeeCampusChapter

To promote and encourage collaborative relationships with nursing and health related organizations.  To contribute to the education of nursing students, develop professionalism, and participate in community activities.

Paralegal Club

President:  Robert Blanks
Advisor:  Mary Conwell

To promote knowledge about paralegal careers and provide networking opportunities in the legal community.

Philosophy Club

President: Alexandra Fahnlander

Advisor: Dr. Russell Swanson

The Philosophy Club is devoted to providing an environment where members of the Edison State College community can explore philosophical ideas and develop critical thinking skills primarily through discussion.

Phi Theta Kappa (P.T.K.)

President:
Advisor: 

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.

Photo & Video Club

President:  Denis Dominguez

Resident Housing Association Club

President:

Advisor: Nicole Fisher

RHA is a student-run organization designed to provide communication, education, leadership and community development opportunities for students in the residence hall system. RHA will serve as the voice of development opportunities for students in the residence hall system. RHA will serve as the voice of residents, to the campus and the community.

Respiratory Care Club

Advisor:  Jeffrey Elsberry

SCUBA Club

President: Justin Lorio
Advisor: Jonathan McKenzie

The Edison State College SCUBA Club aims to unite students to enjoy scuba and ocean conservation.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiveEdisonFL

Sigma Alpha Alpha

President: Julio (JC) Perez

Advisor: Rio DeArmond

To assist in creating a lifelong relationship between each student and the college by providing an opportunity to interact with the ESC Alumni Association prior to graduation.  Sigma Alpha Alpha will assist in establishing communication between current students and alumni.

S.O.E. News

Advisor:  Dr. Martin Tawil

To inform all students about current educational changes.

Student Economist Union

President:  Yannier Lesende
Advisor:  Harold Van Boven

To apply the ideology of truth to economic theory and application in an effort to better manage our scarce resources for the benefit of society.

Student United Way

Talking And Listening Klub (T.A.L.K.)

President:  Kevin Payen
Advisor:
  Cynthia Enslen

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ESC.TALK?ref=ts&fref=ts

To empower all students to communicate effectively and responsibly in a diverse society.

T. E. A. C. H.

President:  Rachel Phare-Latura
Advisor:  Dr. Regina Miller

To attract new students to the SOE (School of Education) and to encourage diversity within the student population and throughout the SOE program.

U.S. Green Building Council

President:  Melvin Jordan

To purpose of the USGBC is to foster scientific study and research in the field of environmentally sustainable building; to develop and disseminate knowledge in sustainable building research and design; to improve the methods and design of sustainable buildings, and to develop better public understanding and appreciation of the challenges and solutions posed by improved sustainable building practices.