Many opportunities exist for students to get involved in co-curricular activities at SVCC. These opportunities enhance and encourage total development of those who participate. Opportunities exist for involvement in the following areas:

Athletics-

• Intercollegiate
• Intramural Sports

Performing Arts-

• Concert Band
• Concert Choir
• Speech
• Theatre

Phi Theta Kappa

Student Activities-

• Student Government
• Student Organizations
• Student Ambassador Program

Intercollegiate Athletics

The College has developed an outstanding program of inter-collegiate athletics. Sports programs for women include basketball, cross-country, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Men's sports programs include basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Athletes have the opportunity to compete for conference, regional, and national honors during the year. Athletic achievement awards are offered in each sport for outstanding student athletes. The College's Athletic Department conducts athletic summer camps in a variety of sports.

SVCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in NJCAA Region IV. Sauk Valley is also a member of the Arrowhead Athletic Conference. Other conference members include Black Hawk, Black Hawk East, Carl Sandburg, Highland, Kishwaukee, and Illinois Valley.

The College abides by all NJCAA academic requirements and the NJCAA Code of Conduct to assure the integrity of Sauk Valley Community College, our student athletes and coaches. SVCC also requires all athletes to participate in a substance abuse prevention program that includes random substance testing. The College mascot is the Skyhawk, and the colors are red, white, and black. For further information visit our website at www.svcc.edu/community/athletics

Intramural Sports

Sauk maintains a program of intramural athletics for those not wishing to compete in an intercollegiate sport. The offering of intramural activities is based upon student interest and participation. Contact the Intramural Office at 815/835-6234 or 815/835-6401.

Performing Arts

Student and community members are provided opportunities to be involved in a wide range of music and theater activities. The following opportunities exist each semester:

Concert Band: The College Concert Band is open to all student and community musicians. Concerts are given each semester.

Concert Choir: The choral program offers a full selection of music activities. The program is open to all students and community members. The Choir performs several times and gives a concert each semester. The Collegiate Singers is a smaller musical group that performs at the annual Serenade in Blue concert/dance. Other vocal ensembles may be organized depending on student interest.

Speech: Sauk Valley Community College has a comprehensive oral interpretation/performance program that performs at the state and national levels. Performance students present a Readers' Theatre and also perform at major universities across the nation.

Theatre: At least one major theatrical production is performed each semester. Casts are selected from open auditions; and productions include drama, comedies, musicals, and one-act plays. Opportunities to learn technical aspects of theatre are also available.

Student Activities

The mission of Student Activities is to involve and support students in extra-curricular learning activities that will help develop life skills such as critical thinking, effective leadership, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, cultural appreciation, and the ability to relate to people who are different from oneself.

This mission is accomplished through exchange of information and participation in experiential activities that ensure an opportunity to:

• Participate in all-campus activities and initiatives;
• Participate in the process of student government;
• Participate in student organizations that represent a multitude of student interests; and
• A challenge to attain advanced levels of performance of those skills that are learned in the classroom.

Student Government

Student Government is a vital part of campus life at Sauk. Some of the responsibilities of Student Government include representing the student body to the SVCC administration and Board of Trustees, sponsoring campus-wide activities, recognizing new student organizations, allocating programming money to student organizations, and completing community service activities. Additionally, Student Government members serve on college-wide committees in conjunction with SVCC faculty and staff.

No experience is necessary to be a member of Student Government. Information regarding Student Government membership and meeting times may be obtained from the Student Government Office or the Dean of Student Services. Minimum GPA and credit hour requirements vary for each student government position. For more information, contact the Dean of Student Services 815/835-6326 or visit our website at www.svcc.edu

Student Organizations

There are a variety of student organizations at SVCC. The student organizations have a wide variety of purposes that include social, educational, recreational, and/or cultural interests. If you are interested in joining an existing organization or forming a new organization, contact the Student Activities/Cross-Cultural Coordinator, 815/835-6432 or visit www.svcc.edu/students/student.organizations for current listing of recognized student organizations and clubs.

Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador Program is designed for motivated and enthusiastic Sauk Scholars and other Sauk students to assist with college recruitment and public relations activities.

Activities include:

• Discover Sauk Day
• College Night
• Job Fair
• Student Panels
• Individual/Group Tours
• Visiting area schools
• Any other major on-campus/community college-sponsored functions

Benefits include:

• Enhancing leadership and communication skills
• Making valuable professional connections
• Building your resume
• Meeting new people and having FUN!!!

The Student Ambassador Program is open to all Sauk students that want to volunteer in promoting and representing the College on-campus or in the community. For more information, contact 815/835-6240 or 815/835-6421.