Student Clubs
At Spoon River College there are many ways to get actively involved in college life and one of those is by joining a club or organizations.
You can get involved in organizations that are aligned with your course of study. Or become a part of a club that peaks your personal interest.
Why not join an organization that allows you to highlight your academic achievements and get actively involved in your community and make a difference?
Whatever you choose -- get involved! For more information on student clubs and organizations, contact the office of the Director of Athletics and Student Life.
Alpha Gamma Tau is a fraternity for students in the agriculture program. Its goals are to develop leadership, to identify career interests, provide scholarships to eligible students, and to enhance personal development. Member also host a livestock judging contest, a public speaking contest, and a sales contest.
Alpha Tau is a fraternity for students in the automotive technology program. The purpose for this organization is to improve the automotive program by helping recruit new students, provide educational opportunities, and field trip experiences.
Drama Program consists of class work in acting and the interpretation of plays, in addition to the production of a major state play each year. Scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and returning sophomores for both acting and technical theater work. Auditions for these grants are held each spring. Drama Group on MySRC.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world. The SRC chapter is an unincorporated, student-run organization. For information, contact Jeanine Bloyd, HfH Faculty Advisor, Canton campus at jbloyd@src.edu.
Kaleidoscope is Spoon River College's literary magazine. It offers all members of the college community the oportunity to have short stories, poems, essays, and artwork published. It is published each spring.
PEEPS (People for Earth's Ecological Preservation) is a student organization works to improve the environment through projects, educational field trips and other activities through the exploration of all areas of science.
Macomb Campus Chapter
Current Projects:
- Starting a campus recycling program. We want to place several bins all over campus to collect paper and plastic
- Selling our mugs as a fundraiser. We are selling on campus and at Macomb Farmers Market
Our Future Projects:
- An educational field trip to Chicago to view the environmental display at the Museum of Science and Industry
- Planning more ways to green our campus and raise environmental awareness among students and staff
- SRC PEEPS members serving as mentors to the Macomb High ecology club
- Showing an environmental movie in the auditorium – open to everyone
- Participating in the WIU environmental summit
Past Projects:
- Conducted campus electronics recycling drive
- Field trip to green festival in Chicago
- Toured organic farm
- Toured prairie restoration
- Field trip to renewable energy fair in Oregon Illinois
PEEPS meet every Monday at noon in M208 on the Macomb campus. For information, contact Kristy Boggs, Biology instructor, Macomb campus at kristy.boggs@src.edu.
Canton Campus Chapter
Current Projects:
- Recruit student membership
- Sponsoring of Science Café on September 27, 2007
- Selling PEEPS mugs as fundraiser
- Co-op with Macomb PEEPS chapter to develop campus-wide recycling program
The PEEPS Canton Campus chapter plans to meet weekly. For information, contact Stacy Swanson, Chemistry instructor, Canton campus at stacy.swanson@src.edu.
Phi-Mu-Tau Fraternity which stands for "Fingers-Mind-Tools" is an organization made up of students enrolled in the diesel tractor technology program. Phi-Mu-Tau provides a scholarship for a deserving fraternity member each year.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Nu Delta Chapter is the internationally recognized honor society for two-year colleges. Spoon River College's Nu Delta Chapter offers membership to students who distinguish themselves academically.
PTK International Honor Society of the Two-Year College
SNA - Student Nurses Association - The purpose of this organization is to facilitate and initiate participation in community service, volunteer work, wellness activities, and professional organizations for nursing students. The SNA club also supports nursing on a national scale with social events designed to enhance cohesiveness and support among the nursing students.
