Clubs/Organizations
Here is a list of clubs/organizations that are taking place now!
Criminal Justice Student Association: The purpose of the Criminal Justice Student Association shall be to educate support and
provide experiential learning in the Criminal Justice field for the Criminal Justice student body. Our Goal is to create social network
relationships between students, alumni and working Criminal Justice professionals, that focuses on building communities of members who share
interests and activities within the Criminal Justice field. To learn more about the Criminal Justice Student Association please Contact the CJSA
President: Karen Wentz at
wentz.karen@student.oaklandcc.edu or visit our website
http://www.oaklandcc.edu/CriminalJustice/OCC_CJSA_Website.htm
Film Society: The objective of the Film Society is to explore film as a form of art and as entertainment, in order to enhance our
understanding of the medium, and to promote the appreciation of film within the greater college community. Every 2nd and 4th Wed from 2-3:30pm in
G106. Please contact jlnewman@oaklandcc.edu for information on joining. Check them out at
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16877535086 or contact Advisor Bob Anderson
for more information: rwanders@oaklandcc.edu, 248.232.4043
Gamers Guild: The goal of this group is to have fun playing all types of games (including video games, tabletop games, board
games etc) with fellow gamers. This group meets in the Game Room, G106 every Wednesday from 1:00 pm till 8:00 pm. Visit their webpage at:
http://z10.invisionfree.com/United_Gamers_Guild/ Contact Club President: Ed Hong at:
ani_artist@hotmail.com or Faculty Advisor Shawn Dry at:
sddry@oaklandcc.edu
International Youth Fellowship (IYF): Is a youth
organization based on Christian values, the IYF hopes to develop leaders of
the next generation through spiritual fellowship, cultural exchange, and
volunteer service. The IYF is currently established in over 70
different countries around the world and many different universities,
colleges, and other tertiary institutions. The IYF engages in weekly Bible
studies, cultural performances, national and international conferences, and
the one year overseas volunteer program the “Good News Corps”. For
more information and club meeting times and locations, contact:
President
Glen Heil at iyfmichigan@gmail.com or (248) 884 3235 or Advisor Robert Bruhn (ESL Faculty) at
rcbruhn@oaklandcc.edu or 248) 232 4045.
Math Club: A project of the Math Dept, contact Club Advisor Janet Peart at
jepeart@oaklandcc.edu
to learn more about their fun Math Problem of the Week contests.
Men’s Volleyball Club: The purpose of the Men’s Volleyball Club is to promote correct play of volleyball and further advance the
skills and abilities of its members. We aim to achieve this by doing three things: 1) Playing more volleyball; 2) Playing in a variety of
formats, 2v2, 4v4, 6v6; and 3) Playing more skilled opponents. Included in playing more volleyball is training and repetitive practice
through instruction from qualified instructors. We have a goal to have fun by playing well. For information contact Jessica Newman at
the Student Life Center
jlnewman@oaklandcc.edu or Club President Jim Trumble at
gmetrouble@hotmail.com.
Psychology Club: The purpose of the Psychology club is to provide students an opportunity to explore further the field of Psychology. This includes visiting Psychology venues; meeting other professionals; attending conferences and workshops; engaging in research; discussing and/or holding activities of pertinent psychology topics with the OCC student body; and networking within the Psychology Community as a means of
enhancing the members academic and professional careers. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month in D348 at 1pm. Please join us or email Advisor Kathy Tiell at kltiell@oaklandcc.edu for more information.
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) - A nationally recognized academic honor society, it participates in numerous on-campus and off-campus
events, including many community service projects. Interested parties must have at least a 3.5 GPA to qualify for membership. Phi Theta Kappa
(Omicron Rho Chapter AH) Contact: Michelle Casanova - (248) 232-4511
SA3 Student Government: SA3, which stands for Student Activity & Action Alliance, is the official student governing body of the
Auburn Hills Campus. The purpose of SA3 is to promote student participation in campus activities and decision making processes; enhance the
quality of student recognition as it relates to student rights and concerns through student guided conflict resolution; promote commitment to
individual responsibilities according to the policies, procedures and bylaws of OCC; and activities, and programs to benefit the student body
academically and socially, and foster campus–community connectivity. Each year, Elections are held campus wide during the first week
of April for its Executive Board of Officers. Candidates interested in running for each year’s Executive Board must submit an application
electronically to the Student Life Office between Jan 15th and February 4th (please email
occahstudentcenter@oaklandcc.edu to obtain this form). In addition to the SA3 Exec Board’s elected officers, its voting membership is
made up of one Officer from each registered student organization. General Membership is extended to the student body at large; i.e. all AH
Campus enrolled students are members. General Membership Meetings are held every first Friday of the month from 1:30-3:00pm in G240.
General Membership Meetings give students an opportunity to voice concerns and receive updates on current issues and projects the SA3 is working
on relevant to the student body. Student issues or suggestions for consideration of the Exec Board may be submitted via a SA3 Student
Concern/Suggestion Form and dropped off in the Student Life Office, G108; via email to
ahstudentcenter@oaklandcc.edu; or in person at a General Membership Meeting. Forms may be
downloaded by clicking here: SA3 Student Concern/Suggestion Form. Student Organizations seeking
SA3 funding should download this Funding Request Form for consideration.
SMP (Student Mentor Program): Is student organization whose mission is to help and encourage by providing, promoting and developing friendships through a much needed support system. To become a Student Mentor you must have completed 12 credits at Oakland Community College. Prospective mentors are interviewed and approved by the officers of the Student Mentor Program. Contact Club President Archie Marques at
marques.arthur@student.oaklandcc.edu. Please also check out our website at: www.occmentors.com
Tuned Out: This club is for Singers and musicians. Come join the fun! If you like to write and perform music, this is the club for you! We have practice sessions on campus and an opportunity to play live on stage. Join us for our jam sessions every Wednesday at 4:00pm - we meet up by the piano in G building. All students and alumni are welcome as well as outside guests. For further information
contact Club President Jessi Desclute machchaos_7@yahoo.com.
Writers Block Club: The purpose of Writers Block is to provide a creative and performance venue for writers of all genres through
poetry readings, discussion of member writings, open mic events, workshops and campus wide literature projects. Meetings are held in the Student
Center (G Bldg) near the piano every Friday from 3:30-5:00pm. Visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13594016994
Contact Club President Enid Parham at: esparham@oaklandcc.edu or Faculty Advisor Trish Harris at
pamarbac@oaklandcc.edu
ZenAni Anime Club: The point of this club is simply to have fun and learn more about the things in Asian pop culture
(particularity anime but not exclusively) we like with similar minded people. The club meets every week in the Student Center Room G106 every
Thursday from 1:00 pm till 8:00 pm. Their web page is: http://z9.invisionfree.com/ZenAni_Anime_Club/ Contact Club President: Ed Hong at:
ani_artist@hotmail.com or Faculty Advisor Shawn Dry at:
sddry@oaklandcc.edu
Other Clubs