At Hocking College, you're sure to find a club or organization that suits your interests. If you're interested in joining or learning more about any of the organizations listed here, call 740.753.3591, x6539
Please note: club web sites are maintained by students themselves. Hocking College does not control or monitor them in any way, and is not responsible for the content within.
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Accounting Club
This club is famous for sponsorship of an annual CAR SHOW where winners receive trophies for the top 100 entries. This takes the form of a festival with music and food provided during the Spring Quarter. They also have a pizza booth at the Great Outdoor Adventure. A good time for new students to meet returning students. Contact Randy King in OAK 211, or at king_r@hocking.edu.
Archaeology Club
If you want to learn about the culture of the past through archaeological digs and analysis of what you find on digs, this club is for you. They support the study of fossils, artifacts and relics.
Contact Annette Erickson at ericksen_a@hocking.edu or ext. 6306 or in NR office to learn more.
Broadcast Club
This club provides technical/engineering support for school and community activities including dances, concerts, car shows, and events. Funds are raised through these activities and electronic equipment raffles. Funds help support the campus radio station and new equipment purchases.
See Harry Tompkins in JL 341 or e-mail him at tompkins_h@hocking.edu.
Ceramics Club
This club performs several fund raising events (working at the Great Outdoor Adventure) so that members can attend the annual meeting of the American Ceramic Convention, and purchase books/materials. This club is the student branch of the American Ceramic Society and the student chapter of ASM International.
Contact Gail Jordan in the Shaw Lab 113 or at jordan_g@hocking.edu.
Compressor Club
This professional networking group of students in the Compressed Air and Gas Systems program meet to discuss professional topics, travel to industry field trip sites and much more.
Contact Steve West at west_s@hocking.edu.
Collegiate Secretaries International
This club is an organization on campus that promotes the Office Management Technology and Professional Secretaries International through networking. Past activities include attendance at National Conventions in New Orleans, the Mall of America at Bloomington and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Contact Dorothy Poling at poling_d@hocking.edu for more information.
Computer Science Club
Students interested in computer science should be involved with this club. Students work to raise money in order to attend professional conferences that are associated with the computer industry.
Find Mark Yanko in Shaw Lab 209, or at yanko_m@hocking.edu.
Culinary Club
The American Culinary Federation activities are promoted by the students in the Culinary Club. Fund raising activities include many culinary projects for outside groups.
Tom Landusky at The Inn at Hocking College Inn is the advisor and can be contacted at The Inn at Hocking College, or at landusky_t@hocking.edu.
Dietetics
The Dietetics Club is involved with all sorts of activities- from earning the top grades (in several quarters) to working with children about nutrition at KidsFest, this group is busy!
Contact advisor Donna Wamsely at wamsely_d@hocking.edu, or in SEO 309.
Drafting & Design
Drafting & Design students provide tutoring for new students as well as help with recruiting efforts during the orientation process each quarter. A minimum GPA requirement exists for Drafting Club membership.
Find Neil Hinton in JL 371, or email hinton_n@hocking.edu.
Eco Adventure Club
This new and exciting club is great for the Eco Adventurer. Meetings are
Thursdays at 12 in the NR Lounge.
The group‘s advisor is David Wakefield. Contact him at wakefield_d@hocking.edu
Heavy Equipment Club
This group promotes environmental restoration internally and externally and offers support to current students to enhance educational and professional growth. You'll find help in securing outside job sites for training, establishing industrial contacts for job placements, and assistance with recruitment and fund raising events to raise money for equipment.
Contact Ted Hayes at hayes_t@hocking.edu.
Fish & Wildlife
This club encourages students to explore various aspects of Fish & Wildlife Management career positions. The group also works to encourage and promote professionalism in the fish and wildlife management field and provide a better understanding of the position. This group also provides its participants with vital job experience.
Contact the group's advisors, Henry Barrows (barrows_h@hocking.edu) , ext. 6575.
Horse Club
The purpose of the club is to promote the Equine Studies and promote education and interest in the many horse programs offered at Hocking College.
Contact Tina Romine romine_t@hocking.edu.
The Green Club
Advisor: Tim Rice Phone: 740 753 6541 rice_t@hocking.edu
President: Jason Rainey
This group focuses on environmental issues and education whilst promoting recycling, alternative energy and sustainable living.
Kappa Beta Delta (Business Honor Society)
This club promotes academic excellence in business curricula. Interested students must be business majors with at least a 3.0 accumulative grade point average and completed 12 hours of business related classes to be eligible.
If you have further questions, contact Barbara Sunderlin at sunderlin_b@hocking.edu or Sue Chiki at chiki_s@hocking.edu.
Interpretive Club
The Interpretive Club is open to all Hocking College students and staff interested in learning about/participating in Natural and Cultural Interpretation. Trips have included Roscoe Village, bird banding near Lake Erie, visiting the Cincinnati Zoo, and both the Feast of the Hunter's moon and Wolf Park in Lafayette, Indiana. Members also design and lead programs for the general public, assist in exhibit design for Hocking Woods Nature Center and Robbins Crossing, and present programs for nearby parks and schools.
For more information, contact Ken Bowald, NNR 202, or at bowald_k@hocking.edu.
MEISA Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association
This is a club for students interested in the Music and Entertainment industry.
The group‘s advisors Justin Martin or Dwight Heckleman can
be reached at 740-753-9366, within Washington Hall.
Skills USA
Advisor: Mike Summers Phone:740 753 6494 electrical@hocking.edu
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President: Katie Van Camp
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
SIFE is a non-profit organization that is sponsored by many large companies and corporations from around the world. The Students In Free Enterprise team at Hocking College is comprised of students from various technologies and cultural backgrounds that are committed to achieving SIFE goals.
Contact Dave Aiken at aiken_d@hocking.edu or Sue Chiki at chiki_s@hocking.edu
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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa's chapter at Hocking College is Alpha Mu Delta. Students with accumulative grade point average of 3.5+ are eligible for membership. Community service, leadership, and participation in cultural programs are stressed. The club is involved in highway cleanups, Toys for Tots, and the American Cancer Society.
See Julie Cohara (cohara_j@hocking.edu) in the Student Center, phone 753-6545
Kappa Beta Delta (Business Honor Society)
This club promotes academic excellence in business curricula. Interested students must be business majors with at least a 3.0 accumulative grade point average and completed 12 hours of business related classes to be eligible.
If you have further questions, contact Barbara Sunderlin at sunderlin_b@hocking.edu or Sue Chiki at chiki_s@hocking.edu.
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Hocking Heights Hall Council
This club unifies the residents of Hocking Heights Residence Hall by providing educational and social programming, and serving as a forum for student issues and concerns.
Contact Lisa Phillips-Smith at phillips_l@hocking.edu.
Summit on the River Hall Council
With a similar purpose as Hocking Heights Hall Council this organization works for and with the students who live at the Summit on the River.
Contact Lisa Phillips-Smith at phillips_l@hocking.edu.
Sycamore Hall Council
This group is similar to the other hall councils.
Contact Lisa Phillips-Smith at phillips_l@hocking.edu.
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Collegiate Ministry
This non-denomination group is getting started and determining their activities.
Contact their advisor Bill Bales in OAK 210 or bales_b@hocking.edu.
Herpetology Club
Interested in snakes and reptiles? Consider this group! This organization works to promote and educate others on the science related to reptiles and amphibians.
Dave Sagan can be reached at sagan_d@hocking.edu for more information.
Hocking College Disney College Program Alumni Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the Walt Disney World College Program and maintain an outstanding Alumni Chapter that serves the following purposes:
- Assist returning College Program participants to readjust to both campus and academic life while providing an outlet for sharing Disney experiences and memories.
- Stay in constant and unceasing communication between all existing Alumni Chapters and Alumni across the country.
- “Dream it. Do it. Disney.” with participation in the local community by volunteer and community service projects.
- Recruit and prepare future participants embarking on the Walt Disney World College Program.
Contact Lisa Steadman steadman_l@hocking.edu or Alana Partridge alana.partridge@disney.com for more information.
Navigators for Non-Traditional Students
This group was founded as a support for students who aren't traditional college students. Maybe you've been out of high school for a few years (or many!). Maybe you have a family that you're trying to juggle in addition to school. This road is tough, and sometimes it helps to learn from the stories and experiences of others. Study groups, outings and much more have stemmed from this resourceful gang.
Contact Micky Bungard at bungard_a@hocking.edu or ext 7042.
The Learning Connection
If you are a first generation college student and would like some help getting through college, come and enjoy trips, events, tutoring, computer use and other help from the Learning Connection.
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Climbing Association
If you love climbing this is the club for you. Get together with others who share your love for the sport. Meet Thursdays at the Student Center.
Contact Tim Rice (rice_t@hocking.edu) at the Student Center, phone: 740.753.6541 for more information.
Outdoor Club
If adventure and great outdoors is what you are looking for, then you have found it. This club goes on trips throughout the year to appreciate the great outdoors. If you are interested in snow skiing, white water rafting skydiving and more, you'll need to check out this active organization.
Contact Ron Cass in NNR 103 or at cass_r@hocking.edu.
GreenForce
If you are interested in a Global Adventure, check out www.greenforceusa.org or contact Jack Welker on (740) 753 7151 for the trip of a lifetime. See Jack at JL 154.
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Bible Club
This non-denomination group meets Thursdays in the student Center.
Contact Bill Bales in OAK 210.
Light4Christ
Christian Group. For more information contact their advisor J.D. Smith at jayd@light4christ.com, or by phone at 591-6542
Rainbow Club
We are the newly formed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally group formed on the campus of Hocking College located in Nelsonville, Ohio. For more information contact their advisor Ron Luce at luce_r@hocking.edu or by phone at extension 7164.
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