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 Advisers. 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.

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Accounting Club	Co-Adviser: James Racic Phone: 440.525.7189 Email: jracic@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-117 Co-Adviser: Nichole Dauenhauer Phone: 440.525.7741 Email: ndauenhauer@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-157 The goal of the accounting club is to promote student awareness of the accounting profession, provide students with the opportunity to network with accounting professionals and promote the importance and desirability of a career in accounting.
Actively Caring for People	Co-Adviser: William Armstrong Phone: 440.525.7415 Email: warmstrong@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3051 Co-Adviser: Don Davis Phone: 440.525.7833 Email: ddavis@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2052 The purpose of the Actively Caring for People is to cultivate a more compassionate and empathetic culture through acts of kindness at Lakeland Community College.
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society (ADN)	Co-Adviser:Cheryl Goergen Phone: 440.525.7309 Email: cgoergen@lakelandcc.edu Co-Adviser: Gina Marie McKee Phone: 440.525.7179 Email: gmckee@lakelandcc.edu ADN is the Honor Society for Associate Degree Nursing Students. To qualify for membership, a student must receive a B or above in all nursing courses, have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA in all nursing courses, have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, and have demonstrated conduct that reflects integrity and professionalism on campus and in all clinical areas. Students meeting the eligibility requirements will be invited for consideration for induction in the third semester of the second year in the RN nursing program.
Active Society for Animation Preservation (ASAP)	Co-Adviser: Bonnie Prall Email: bprall@lakelandcc.edu Co-Adviser: Jason Prall Email: jprall@lakelandcc.edu The purpose of ASAP is to bring together students who are curious or enthusiastic about anime, cartoon, manga, comics, internet pop culture and Asian culture.
Black Student Union	Co-Adviser: Ken Sharkey Phone: 440.525.7209 Email: ksharkey@lakelandcc.edu Office: A-1027 Co-Adviser: Deborah Hardy Phone: 440.525.7446 Email: dhardy@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-1053 The Black Student Union (BSU) advocates for cultural identity by encouraging scholarship, leadership, academic excellence and career exploration among black and minority students. The BSU fosters social consciousness, development and exploration of identity, culture and connections between student, faculty, staff and the Lakeland community.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)	Adviser: Christina Corsi Phone: 440.525.7226 Email: ccorsi3@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-237 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	Co-Adviser: Jeanette Brossmann Phone: 440.525.7187 Email: jbrossmann@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2075 Co-Adviser: Karen Macdonald Email: kmacdonald@lakelandcc.edu 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.
Construction Management Student Organization	Co-Adviser: Mike Hoffner Phone: 440.525.7184 Email: mhoffner@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-151 Co-Adviser: Jason Ohlsson Email: johlsson1@lakelandcc.edu The purpose of the construction management student organization is to: promote professional skills of those within the field, expose students to affiliate companies and accreditations, and strengthen students' professional image or portfolios. Students will gain experience, skills, create relationships, and be provided opportunities through extracurricular activities.
Early Childhood Education Club	Adviser: Cris Vanek Phone: 440.525.7196 Email: cvanek@lakelandcc.edu Office: L-01 Early Childhood Education Club is a voluntary student association that promotes pride and professionalism within the student body of the Early Childhood Education Program by providing opportunities to plan educational seminars, advocacy efforts, social events and fund-raising activities to benefit our students and the surrounding communities through student engagement.
Gamer's Guild Gamer's Guild Email: gamersguild@mail.lakelandcc.edu	Co-Adviser: Carl Stitz Phone: 440.525.7443 Email: cstitz@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3045 Co-Adviser: Joeseph Mastromatteo Phone: 440.525.7443 Email: jmastromatteo2@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3039 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	Co-Adviser: Lisa Lewins Phone: 440.525.7339 Email: llewins@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-152 Co-Adviser: Cris Vanek Phone: 440.525.7635 Email: cvanek@lakelandcc.edu Office: L-24 The Green Group promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through educational and local outreach programs.
Hispanic Club	Adviser: Lissette Lopez Piepenburg Phone: 440.525.7576 Email: lpiepenburg1@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2024 The Hispanic 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-Adviser: Hyojin Jeong Phone: 440.525.7448 Email: hjeong@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2080 Co-Adviser: 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	Co-Adviser: Jesse Eastman Phone: 440.525.7743 Email: jeastman@lakelandcc.edu Office: U-109 Co-Adviser: Tim Pringey Phone: 440.525.7748 Email: tpringey2@lakelandcc.edu Office: U-109 Lake Effect is Lakeland's closed-circuit, internet streaming radio station located in room S-215. It gives students firsthand experience in broadcasting, communications, event planning, marketing and networking. Applications are accepted each semester for DJ positions. Elections are held as needed for officer positions such as public relations, production and programming directors. View Lake Effect Radio's shows at livestream.com/lakeeffect.
Lakeland Equality Alliance (LEA)	Co-Adviser: Susan Wadkowski Phone: 440.525.7457 Email: swadkowski@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3042 Co-Adviser: 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	Adviser: Larry Feldman Phone: 440.525.7164 Email: lfeldman@lakelandcc.edu Office: AFC 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	Co-Adviser: Jeanette Brossmann Phone: 440.525.7187 TTY: 440.525.7644 Email: jbrossman@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2075 Co-Adviser: Jenine Mahendranath Phone: 440.525.7193 Email: jmahendranath@lakelandcc.edu Office: A-2130 Co-Adviser: Angie Battistone-Potosky Phone: 440.525.7193 Email: abattistone-potosky@lakelandcc.edu Office: A-2130 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)	Adviser: Mario Petitti Phone: 440.525.7328 Email: mpetitti@lakelandcc.edu Office: S-237 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 Student Veterans of America	Adviser: Edward Evans Phone: 440.525.7529 Email: eevans3@lakelandcc.edu Office: E-117 The Lakeland Student Veterans of America Group assists veterans and their families by providing support and encouragement through the educational process.
The Lakelander (student-run publication)	Adviser: James DeMonte Phone: 440.525.7458 Email: jdemonte1@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2080 The Lakelander is the college's student-driven publication featuring literary and visual art as well as campus news and commentary. Students may submit creative work and news items to be included in this magazine-style, full-color publication.
Model UN/NATO Club of Lakeland Community College	Adviser: Christopher Skubby Phone: 440.525.7161 Email: cskubby@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2029 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	Adviser: Carl Stitz Phone: 440.525.7443 Email: cstitz@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3045 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	Adviser: Rebecca Gabriel Phone: 440.525.7352 Email: bgabriel@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-155 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-Adviser: Matthew Hiner Phone: 440.525.7545 Email: mhiner@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2039 Co-Adviser: Andrea Musial Phone: 440.525.7158 Email: amusial@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3047 Co-Adviser: 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.
The Science Club	Co-Adviser: David Pierce Phone: 440.525.7341 Email: dpierce@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-3041 Co-Adviser: Marty Shingler Phone: 440.525.7293 Email: mshingler@lakelandcc.edu Office: T-110 The Science Club's primary purpose will be to increase interest in science both from students and surrounding community members in the various activities that Lakeland Community College has to offer.
Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society (SKD)	Co-Adviser: Gretchen Frank Phone: 440.525.7249 Email: aweaver@lakelandcc.edu Office: B-2040 Co-Adviser: Natalie Hopper Phone: 440.525.7212 Email: gfrank3@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-2083 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.
SkillsUSA Club	Co-Adviser: Suzanne Baker Phone: 440.525.7265 Email: sbaker@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-1001M Co-Adviser: Melinda O'Connor Email: moconnor28@lakelandcc.edu The purpose of the SkillsUSA club shall be to serve members by preparing for technical, skilled and service occupation careers, by developing their occupational, academic, leadership and employability skills.
Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association	Co-Adviser: Maryanne Zavarella Phone: 440.525.7188 Email: mzavarella@lakelandcc.edu Co-Adviser: Donna Mazzone Phone: 440.525.7032 Email: dmazzone@lakelandcc.edu Co-Adviser: Jennifer Gerrick Phone: 440.525.7197 Email: jgerrick2@lakelandcc.edu 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-Adviser: Clotilde Dwyer Phone: 440.525.7792 Email: cdwyer@lakelandcc.edu Co-Adviser: Peter Orr Phone: 440.525.7308 Email: porr4@lakelandcc.edu 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 Parent Association	Co-Adviser: Cris Vanek Phone: 440.525.7196 Email: cvanek@lakelandcc.edu Office: L-02 Co-Adviser: Gloria Lane Phone: 440.525.7322 Email: glane@lakelandcc.edu Office: C-1076 The purpose of the Student Parent Association is to create a campus community for student-parents that promotes awareness of the Lakeland organizations and community resources available to them. The group will encourage and promote understanding of the student-parent experience to Lakeland staff, faculty and administration.
Student Radiologic Technology Association	Adviser: Tina Barnauskas Phone: 440.525.7319 Email: tbarnauskas@lakelandcc.edu The Student Radiologic Technology Association promotes student interest and awareness in local, state and national radiography associations.
Student Respiratory Therapy Association	Adviser: Cathie Kenny Phone: 440.525.7343 Email: ckenny@lakelandcc.edu The Student Respiratory Therapy Association promotes responsible participation of Respiratory Therapy students in college and community activities related to the respiratory care field.
Student Surgical Technologist Association	Adviser: Janice Lawrenz Phone: 440.525.7016 Email: jlawrenz1@lakelandcc.edu The Student Surgical Technologist Association provides college and community awareness of the educational standards and the scope of practice of a surgical technologist.

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