Student Organizations

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

The Student Engagement & Leadership department at Lakeland provides an opportunity to pursue personal or professional interests or talents through organized involvement with other students and faculty/staff advisors. There are currently more than 30 active organizations. Student Engagement & Leadership will also assist in forming an organization to better accommodate your interests. You are encouraged to take an active role in campus life at Lakeland. From your involvement, you will develop skills in such areas as communication, organizational leadership, creative abilities and analytical skills, which will be valuable in both your personal and professional life. Membership in all organizations is open to any Lakeland student. The registration of a student organization shall not be construed as approval, endorsement or sponsorship by Lakeland Community College of the organization's publications, activities, purposes, actions or positions.

Amnesty International	Co-Advisor: Christopher Skubby Phone: 440.525.7161 Email: cskubby@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2029 Co-Advisor: Michelle Smith Phone: 440.525.7159 Email: msmith@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2044 Our vision is of a world where everyone - despite race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender - enjoys all human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other recognized human rights standards.
Anime Anonymous	Advisor: Patric McLaughlin Phone: 440.525.7353 Email: pmclaughlin@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2081 Anime Anonymous brings together students who are curious or enthusiastic about anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)	Co-Advisor: Mario Petitti Phone: 440.525.7328 Email: mpetitti@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-235 Co-Advisor: Christina Corsi Phone: 440.525.7226 Email: ccorsi3@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-238 CAB is responsible for bringing various social, educational and entertainment events to campus. CAB membership is open to any Lakeland student interested in planning programs such as the annual Halloween Bash and Spring Fling, movies, performers, and interactive events. CAB officers are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for their work. Stop by the CAB office in S-224 today! Also, find CAB on Facebook.
Campus Christians	Advisor: Ken Sharkey Phone: 440.525.7209 Email: ksharkey@lakelandcc.edu Office: A-1023 Campus Christians provides the opportunity for students to share the gospel with others through bible studies, singing, praying, and sharing experiences with other Christians or seekers.
Civil Engineering Technology Students Association (CETSA)	Advisor: TBD CETSA promotes interest, awareness, fellowship and academic excellence in the civil engineering field for civil engineers and civil engineering technology students at Lakeland.
Gamer's Guild	Co-Advisor: Carl Stitz Phone: 440.525.7443 Email: cstitz@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3045 Co-Advisor: Paul Havens Phone: 440.525.7139 Email: phavens@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-238 The Gamer's Guild promotes responsible playing of organized role-playing and strategy games in an atmosphere of friendly and pleasant fellowship. No prior experience is needed to enjoy these activities or to become part of the Guild.
The Green Group	Advisor: Lisa Lewins Phone: 440.525.7339 Email: llewins@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-152 The Green Group promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through educational and local outreach programs.
Hispanic Student Union	Advisor: Allison Heslop Phone: 440.525.7576 Email: ahaslop1@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2024 The Hispanic Union Club creates an environment in which its members can get together and learn the customs, share ethnic foods, and celebrate festivals and holidays of Latin countries and cultures.
International Student Club	Co-Advisor: Hyojin Jeong Phone: 440.525.7448 Email: hjeong@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2080 Co-Advisor: Connie Sheykhany Phone: 440.525.7166 Email: csheykhany@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3036 The International Student Club allows students to socialize and learn customs, share food, and celebrate festivals and holidays of different countries.
Lake Effect Radio Station	Advisor: Jesse Eastman Phone: 440.525.7743 Email: jeastman@lakelandcc.edu Office: U-109 Lakeland's closed-circuit radio station Lake Effect gives students first-hand experience in broadcasting and communications. Applications are accepted each semester for the positions of D.J., engineer, production engineer, music director and program director.
Lakeland Equality Alliance (LEA)	Co-Advisor: Susan Wadkowski Phone: 440.525.7457 Email: swadkowsky@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3042 Co-Advisor: Michelle Smith Phone: 440.525.7159 Email: msmith@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2044 The Lakeland Equality Alliance (LEA) creates a positive environment at Lakeland Community College for students of all orientations who seek to promote equality and diversity on campus.
Lakeland Karate Club	Advisor: TBD The Karate Club provides guidance and training in the martial arts and promotes an interest in karate as a modern sport and physical fitness.
Lakeland Signers	Advisor: Jeanette Brossmann Phone: 440.525.7187 TTY: 440.525.7644 Email: jbrossman@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2075 The Lakeland Signers provides skill building, networking, educational and outreach opportunities to students who are interested in American Sign Language and the deaf community.
Lakeland Student Government (LSG)	Advisor: Mario Petitti Phone: 440.525.7328 Email: mpetitti@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-235 LSG is the representative body of the students of Lakeland. The board consists of nine members. LSG representatives participate in various decision-making committees on campus that are responsible for rules and regulations governing the entire college. LSG officers are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for their work. Stop by the LSG office in S-226 today! Also, find LSG on Facebook.
Lakeland Travel & Hospitality Club	Advisor: Debra Barnick Phone: 440.525.7832 Email: dbarnick@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2027 The Travel and Hospitality Club promotes the sharing of knowledge and employment opportunities among different industries within the fields of travel and tourism, hospitality management, and culinary arts.
The Lakelander (Student-Run Newspaper)	Advisor: Maggie Mayes Phone: 440.525.7462 Email: mmayes@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-218 The Lakelander keeps the Lakeland community apprised of newsworthy events connected with the college and the community.
Model UN/NATO Club of Lakeland Community College	Co-Advisor: Christopher Skubby Phone: 440.525.7161 Email: cskubby@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2029 Co-Advisor: Michelle Smith Phone: 440.525.7159 Email: msmith@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2044 The purpose of this student club is to learn about international relations and policies of foreign countries, and to prepare for conferences that model real United Nations (UN) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meetings.
Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society	Co-Advisor: Carl Stitz Phone: 440.525.7443 Email: cstitz@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3045 Co-Advisor: Connie Sheykhany Phone: 440.525.7166 Email: csheykhany@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3036 Mu Alpha Theta promotes scholarship, enjoyment and understanding of mathematics among high school or two-year college students. Students are eligible if they have had at least one mathematics course at or above the College Algebra/Precalculus level, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all two-year college courses and a "B" or better in all mathematics courses at or above the College Algebra/Precalculus level.
Paralegal Association	Advisor: Laura Barnard Phone: 440.525.7352 Email: lbarnard@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-113 The Paralegal Association strives to promote and expand interests and opportunities in the legal field for paralegals and paralegal students at Lakeland.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)	Co-Advisor: Matthew Hiner Phone: 440.525.7545 Email: mhiner@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2039 Co-Advisor: Andrea Musial Phone: 440.525.7158 Email: amusial@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3047 Advisor: James Dailey Phone: 440.525.7533 Email: jdailey@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2026 PTK provides opportunities for members to participate in leadership, scholarly and social functions, as well as provide service to their college and community. To qualify, a student must have accumulated at least 12 credit hours at Lakeland and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Letters of invitation to join PTK are sent to students who meet the requirements listed above at the beginning of fall and spring semesters.
Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society (SKD)	Co-Advisor: Angela Weaver Phone: 440.525.7719 Email: aweaver@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2040 Co-Advisor: Tobin Terry Phone: 440.525.7740 Email: tterry@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2042 SKD is the national honor society for students of English at two-year colleges.To qualify for membership, a student must complete a minimum of one non-developmental college English course, receive a B or above in all Englishcourses, have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA, and complete at least one semester of college coursework.
Society for the Aid of Non-Profit Organizations (SANPO)	Advisor: Michael Billings Phone: 440.525.7425 Email: mbillings@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-3051 SANPO works with The Lakeland Foundation to raise money for nonprofit organizations through fundraisers and other activities.
"The Stage" Drama Club	Advisor: Greg Truhan Phone: 440.525.7136 Email: gtruhan@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-3051 The Stage Drama Club provides an artistic, dramatic outlet to students who wish to explore the world of drama.
Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association	Co-Advisor: Maryanne Zavarella Phone: 440.525.7188 Email: mzavarella@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-315 Co-Advisor: Donna Mazzone Phone: 440.525.7032 Email: dmazzone@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-313 The Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA) cultivates, promotes and sustains the art and science of dental hygiene.
Student Nurses' Association (SNA)	Co-Advisor: Christine Dalpiaz Phone: 440.525.7445 Email: cdalpiaz@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-2119 Co-Advisor: Patsy Gehring Phone: 440.525.7244 Email: pgehring@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-321 The Student Nurses' Association works to promote responsible participation of nursing students in college and community activities, especially those related to nursing. SNA acts as Lakeland's representative body in local, state and national student nursing organizations.
Student Radiologic Technology Association	Advisor: Tina Barnauskas Phone: 440.525.7319 Email: tbarnauskas@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-201 The Student Radiologic Technology Association promotes student interest and awareness in local, state and national radiography associations.
Student Respiratory Therapy Association	Advisor: Cathie Kenny Phone: 440.525.7343 Email: ckenny@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-14 The Student Respiratory Therapy Association promotes responsible participation of Respiratory Therapy students in college and community activities related to the respiratory care field organizations.
Student Surgical Technologist Association	Advisor: Nancymarie Phillips Phone: 440.525.7016 Email: nphillips@lakelandcc.edu Office: H-211b The Student Surgical Technologist Association provides college and community awareness of the educational standards and the scope of practice of a surgical technologist.
Thousand Shoes Skat Dance Club	Advisor: Ken Sharkey Phone: 440.525.7209 Email: ksharkey@lakelandcc.edu Office: A-1023 The Thousand Shoes Skat Dance Club promotes student awareness of all forms of dance through the arts while focusing on praise and worship.
Veterans Supporting Veterans Group	Advisor: Barbara Mancari Phone: 440.525.7529 Email: bmancari@lakelandcc.edu Office: E-114 The Veterans Supporting Veterans Group supports veterans and their families by providing support and encouragement through the educational process.

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