September 2021 Volume 4, Issue 7
Sauk Valley Community College’s 2021-2022 active student organizations list:
A.L.A.S. - Association of Latin American Students
Our mission is to provide a better scholastic, cultural, political and social life for students and to bring more Latino students to SVCC. Members sponsor programs that focus on promoting and understanding diversity. For more ALAS activities and SVCC events, please visit and like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SVCC.ALAS
Club Advisor: Ana Salgado ana.s.salgado@svcc.edu
Association for Disability Awareness
Association for Disability Awareness (ADA) is dedicated to removing social stereotypes about people with disabilities. They strive to create awareness, educate others about “abilities,” and participate in campus and community life. ADA serves as a support system for students with learning differences and challenges. We encourage involvement from students both with and without disabilities. Please visit and like our Facebook page: SVCC Association for Disability Awareness Club
Club Advisor: Sandra Geiseman sandra.d.geiseman@svcc.edu
Criminal Justice Club
Criminal Justice Club educates and provides opportunities while promoting professionalism. The club seeks to develop skills, values, and knowledge among its members. This is accomplished through hosting activities/events, participating in campus activities, and providing community/campus service. The club is not limited to Criminal Justice majors.
Club Advisor: Stephen Miko stephen.f.miko@svcc.edu
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Sauk Valley Community College is an interdenominational Christian organization. Activities include Bible discussions, prayer, games, service projects, and having spiritual conversations with anyone who is interested. The organization's statement of faith can be found here, but anyone is welcome to the meetings, regardless of beliefs.
Club Advisor: Kevin Megill kevin.m.megill@svcc.edu
Magic Club
Magic Club provides opportunities for casual/tournament play of Magic the Gathering and instruction/information to players interested in the game. The club meets regularly on Thursdays from 3:00 - 9:00pm in the cafeteria to play casual Magic: The Gathering, the collector card game.
Club Advisor: James Chisholm james.r.chisholm@svcc.edu
P.R.I.D.E. - Promoting Respect, Individuality and Diversity for Everyone
P.R.I.D.E. - Promoting Respect, Individuality and Diversity for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Allies Coalition that provides a supportive network, a positive social outlet and a caring environment. Educational programs and activities advocate fairness and respect for students, faculty and staff.
Club Advisors: Joe Strabala-Bright joe.a.bright@svcc.edu & Rachel Brunner rachel.d.brunner@svcc.edu
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international academic honor society that recognizes academic achievement. There are chapters in 1100 two year colleges across the U.S., as well as Japan, Germany, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Club Advisors: Audrey Smith audrey.e.smith@svcc.edu & Rachel Brunner rachel.d.brunner@svcc.edu
Rad Tech Club
The purpose of this organization is to advance and supplement the field of Radiologic Technology; to promote professionalism, scholarship, leadership, and social responsibility through school and community involvement.
Club Advisors: Diana Brevitt dianna.h.brevitt@svcc.edu & Maggie Young maggie.a.young@svcc.edu
Rotaract Club
Rotaract is a student club that is affiliated with Rotary Club International and local Rotary Clubs found in Dixon, Rock Falls, and Sterling. Rotaract is focused on: (1) "Service Above Self" and will conduct local service projects and at least one international fundraising event each year, (2) providing opportunities for students to grow their leadership skills, and (3) interacting with local Rotary Club members to develop a professional network with local business, government, and educational leaders from across our community.
Club Advisor: Lori Cortez lori.a.cortez@svcc.edu
Sauk Future Educators
The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for all education majors to explore and develop a greater understanding of education as a profession. Sauk Future Educators encourages academic advancement by offering professional development opportunities with faculty, staff, and community members. It also allows education majors opportunities for social interaction and for developing important community outreach and service skills needed for the teaching profession. Please visit and like our Facebook page: Future Educators of Sauk Valley Community College
Club Advisors: Amanda Eichman amanda.k.eichman@svcc.edu & Beth Smaka beth.smaka@svcc.edu
Sauk Valley Ag Club
The purpose of this club is to represent the Sauk Valley Community College Agriculture Program at on and off-campus events as well as at area high school visits. The Sauk Valley Ag Club also gives students the opportunity to attend agriculture-related conferences, trade shows, industry tours, workshops, and student competitions through professional organizations.
Club Advisor: Kevin Larsen kevin.m.larsen@svcc.edu
Science Club
The purpose of this organization is to allow students interested in the sciences to explore biology, chemistry, physics and all areas of science by Learning about and enjoying science through activities such as discussions, speakers, field trips and tours. Volunteering in ways that may benefit the community such as conservation and ecology and working with local science related organizations. Gaining contacts with other students, faculty and staff at Sauk Valley Community College who share a common interest in science. Please visit and like our Facebook page: SVCC Science Club.
Club Advisor: Lori Anton lori.h.anton@svcc.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA is a vital part of campus life. Responsibilities include representing the student body to the administration, sponsoring campus-wide activities, serving on college-wide committees, recognizing new student organizations, and allocating programming money to student organizations. For activities and events, please visit the Student Government web section and like our FB page: SVCC Student Activities or Instagram.
Club Advisor: Ana Salgado ana.s.salgado@svcc.edu
Student Nurses Association of IL (SNAI)
The purpose of this organization shall be to serve the needs of SVCC Student Nurses by providing encouragement, support, and resources to foster professional development and achieve their educational and career goals.
Club Advisor: Pam Eubanks pamela.a.eubanks@svcc.edu