Current Student Organizations & Clubs
The research is clear: Getting involved OUTSIDE the classroom results in better performance
INSIDE the classroom. Please see the list below for contact information for many active
clubs on campus, or... START A NEW CLUB! For information on how to start/re-start a club, visit the Clubs & Organizations webpage.
ACTION CLUB
Advisors: Jim Tolbert, PH 644-7648
Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1pm - 2pm
Purpose: To provide opportunities for the disabled people on campus, to not only socialize
with others, but to aid our community through volunteer service.
Email: jim.tolbert@gcccd.edu
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
Advisor: N/A
Meeting Time: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Bldg. 54, Room 500
Purpose: To empower the diverse women of Grossmont College by providing opportunities
for them to engage in purposeful conversations about women's issues, participate in
community service and workshops which help them develop applicable skills and build
a network of uplifting peers.
Email: heriberto.vasquez@gcccd.edu
AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (ACJA)
Advisor: Sharon Sampson, PH 644-7958
Meeting Time: 1st Fri/month, 6:00pm, Bldg. 51, Room 575
Purpose: The purpose of this club shall be to promote and enhance members’ knowledge
of the criminal justice field and professionalism in the field by providing educational
and networking activities.
Email: sharon.sampson@gcccd.edu
AMSA AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Advisor: Taneisha Hellon
Meetings: Will Resume Fall 2021
Purpose: To foster a community of future physicians by providing outstanding resources, education,
and guidance to pre-medical students so that they may become leaders and excellent
role models for future physicians-in-training. We seek to foster our philosophy of
diversity and community service in pre-medical students whilst bringing awareness
to the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine.
Email: taneisha.hellon@gcccd.edu
Website: https://amsagc.wixsite.com/amsa
ARABIC CLUB
Advisors: Sonia Ghattas-Soliman, PH 644-7348
Yousra Qudeimat, PH 644-7454 x3460
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 4:30pm, Griffin Center
Purpose: To promote Arab culture and provide a community to practice Arabic culture.
Email: sonia.ghattassoliman@gcccd.edu; yousra.qudeimat@gcccd.edu
CALIFORNIA NURSING STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (CNSA)
Advisors: Sarah Babini, PH 644-7450
Judy Medina, PH 644-7061
Meeting Time: 8/27/18, 9/24/18, 10/22/18, 11/19/18 11:00am-12:00pm, Bldg. 34, Room 201
Purpose: To lead by example, creating a statewide community of politically conscious,
technologically savvy, and socially aware nursing students. California Nursing Students'
Association fosters the transition of the student to the role of the professional
nurse through the development of leadership, activism, and advocacy. California
Nursing Students' Association supports scholarship, volunteerism, and mentorship to
influence nursing education and nursing care in California.
Email: sarah.babini@gcccd.edu ; judy.medina@gcccd.edu
CALWORKS CLUB
Advisors: Gabrielle Gosselin, PH 644-7785
Gerardette Nutt, PH 644-7785
Meeting Time: Mondays, 1:00pm, Griffin Center
Purpose: To support students who are striving to create a better future by pushing
to achieve their academic goal. CalWORKs Club wants to provide productive activities
for students and their families which means collaborating and promoting advocacy with
our college and community and support one another as they go on their educational
journey.
Email: gabrielle.gosselin@gcccd.edu; gerardette.nutt@gcccd.edu
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY CLUB (CVT) 2019
Advisor: Liz Barrow, PH 644-7895
Meeting Time: Mondays, 11am, Bldg. 34, Room 262
Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be to unify the CVT Class of 2019
and to organize fundraisers and product sales for a graduation celebration.
Email: liz.barrow@gcccd.edu
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY CLUB (CVT) 2020
Advisor: Liz Barrow, PH 644-7895
Meeting Time: Contact advisor for meeting dates and times.
Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be to unify the CVT Class of 2020
and to organize fundraisers and product sales for a graduation celebration.
Email: liz.barrow@gcccd.edu
CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Advisor: John Oakes, PH 677-7345
Meeting Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12:30pm, Library & Griffin Center
Purpose: To develop the spiritual life and abilities of the students in relation to
God, to each other, and to the world at large within a Pentecostal Christian context
and in a manner consistent with the teaching of the Assemblies of God USA. As part
of this mission, Chi Alpha seeks to introduce fellow collegians to an authentic relationship
with Jesus Christ.
Email: john.oakes@gcccd.edu
CHILD DEVELOPMENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION - CDSA
Advisor: Lindsey Hanlon
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 12:15pm, Bldg. 100, Room 111
Purpose: To help students who are interested in child development get involved on
campus and gain experience for the future.
Email: lindsey.hanlon@gcccd.edu
CHINESE CLUB
Advisor: Claire Liu, PH 644-7454 x3546
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 4:30pm, Bldg. 53, Room 555B
Purpose: To expose the community to the Chinese culture and learn Chinese language
in a fun, constructive environment. We also have a mission to stay up-to-date with
the events and policies in China that develops a new sense of national identity and
place in the world.
Email: claire.liu@gcccd.edu
CIRCLE K CLUB
Advisor: Sarah Martin
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm, Bldg. 55, Room 527
Purpose: Inspire people to better our world and provide constructive opportunities
for students to become involved on their campuses and communities through service
work to others in need. Circle K members have the chance to work with fellow students,
children in the community, and other adults in need of special programs.
Email: sarah.martin@gcccd.edu
CLUB ITALIANO
Advisor: Martha Bandini, PH 644-7454 X3935
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 3:50pm, Bldg. 53, Room 538
To place an effort on conserving and promoting the Italian language and culture on
campus.
Email: martha.bandini@gcccd.edu
COMPUTER SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
Advisor: Hau Nguyen, PH 644-7555
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 2:00pm, Bldg. 55, Room 530
Purpose: To empower the Grossmont community to exceed all expectations through compilation,
organization, and presentation of information on computer technologies
Email: hau.nguyen@gcccd.edu
CULINARY CLUB AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Advisors: JoJo Rossi, PH 644-7469; Greg Smith, PH 644-7469
Meeting Time: 1st Friday of the month, 3:00pm, Bldg. 60, Room 173
The purpose fo our club is to use cooking and tasting as a way to explore, learn and
develop a sense of community.
Email: jojo.rossi@gcccd.edu; greg.smith@gcccd.edu
DREAMERS MOVEMENT CLUB
Advisors: Susan Berry, PH 644-7236
Gabriela Soto, PH 668-1726
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 10:00am, Common Ground, Bldg. 60, Room 206
Purpose: The Dreamers Movement student organization aspires to educate, support and
guide students who have faced academic and personal hardships due to their AB540/undocumented
status. Our organization will assist incoming, and currently enrolled students with
their college transition and retention needs while also providing a supporting community
for the development of student's necessary sense of belonging. Dreamers' Movement
believes that education is a human right that should be guaranteed to all. We hope
to advocate for such right for our AB540/undocumented community.
Email: susan.berry@gcccd.edu; gabriela.soto@gcccd.edu
EOPS CLUB
Advisors: Cintya Da Cruz, PH 644-7010
Brian Woolsey, PH 644-7648
Meeting Time: Mondays, 4pm, Bldg. 36, Room 340A
Purpose: To create a fun environment in which members cooperate together to foster
their leadership, spread cultural awareness, provide services for the community, and
help with education.
Email: cintya.dacruz@gcccd.edu; brian.woolsey@gcccd.edu
FILM PRODUCTION STUDIO NETWORK AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Advisors: Robert Lacher
Suda House, PH 644-7272
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 5:30pm, Bldg. 20, Room 211
Purpose: To facilitate the production of student made movies, films, videos and media.
Also to increase collaboration between any and all departments at Grossmont College
and students interested in the media arts.
Email: robert.lacher@gcccd.edu; suda.house@gcccd.edu
FUTURE BROADCASTERS OF AMERICA
Advisors: Ruth Eggett, PH 644-7465
Evan Wiring, PH 644-7465
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 11:00am, Bldg. 20, Room 212
Purpose: To educate and train students in the ways of radio and broadcast communication
via Griffin Radio.
Email: ruth.eggett@gcccd.edu; evan.wirig@gcccd.edu
GERMAN CLUB
Advisor: Astrid Ronke, PH 644-7454 x3888
Meeting Time: Contact club advisor for meeting dates and times.
Purpose: To provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere where people can feel comfortable
to express their interest in the German language and culture.
Email: astrid.ronke@gcccd.edu
GRIFFIN GAMERS
Advisor: Joseph Shoopack
Meeting Time: Fridays, 12:30pm, Bldg. 55, Room 530
Purpose: To provide a platform for students to discuss, compete, debate, socialize
and play various games. We will also host events and tournaments to gain funds for
the club.
Email: joseph.shoopack@gcccd.edu
INDIVISIBLE CLUB
Advisors: Michele Perchez, PH 644-7335
Gary Waayers, PH 644-7454 X3718
Meeting Time: Mondays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, ASGC Clubs Room
Purpose: To promote social and political student engagement and to cultivate youth
leadership. The Indivisible team at Grossmont College achieves this through organizing
educational and political awareness events that allow students to become more involved
in the political process.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
Advisors: Bryan Lam, PH 644-7209
Meeting Time: Monday at 2:00 pm in College Conference Room - Building 10 Room 106
Purpose: The purpose of the club shall be to provide a forum for the interaction of
American and International students, to promote cultural enhancement of all students
through social, cultural and educational events and activities and to assist new students
in adapting to college life on campus and beyond.
Email: bryan.lam@gcccd.edu
Email: grossmontinternation@gcccd.edu
Website: Visit the International Club website
THE JAPANESE CLUB
Advisors: Keiko Ito, PH 644-7454 X3504
Paul Vincent, PH 644-7741
Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:45 - 1:45, contact advisor for location.
To expose and introduce students to Japanese culture and tradition. Moreover, to promote
friendship and encourage the diversity of the Grossmont College Community.
Email: keiko.ito@gcccd.edu; paul.vincent@gcccd.edu
THE JOB CLUB
Advisor: Mark Pressnall, PH 644-7867
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 3:30-4:00pm, Career Center, Bldg.
60, Room 140
Purpose: To provide a place for students to build a network with peers, faculty members,
and professionals in their field of interest to help guide their career pathway.
Email: mark.pressnall@gcccd.edu
NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP CLUB
Advisors: Susan Berry, PH 644-7236
Irene Palacios, PH 644-7834
Meeting Time: Every other Friday, 12 - 1pm, Common Ground
Purpose: To connect students and develop leaders.
Email: susan.berry@gcccd.edu; irene.palacios@gcccd.edu
ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Advisors: Amanda Robbins, PH 644-7795
Chris Rice, PH 644-7795
Meeting Time: Meetings will be held in the Health Building, contact advisors for dates
and times.
Purpose: To give our students all the tools and knowledge to succeed in life as an
orthopedic technician.
Email: amanda.robbins@gcccd.edu; chris.rice@gcccd.edu
PHI THETA KAPPA
Advisors: Catherine Sayre
Alan Traylor, PH 644-7507
Meeting Time: Fridays, 2:30pm, Bldg. 36, Room 329
Purpose: To promote scholarship, the development of leadership and service and the
cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of this college.
Email: catherine.sayre@gcccd.edu; alan.traylor@gcccd.ed
RESPIRATORY THERAPY CLUB 2019
Advisors: Peggy Wells, PH 644-7448
Carey Flores, PH 644-7311
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 12pm, Bldg. 34, quad
Purpose: To promote Grossmont College's Respiratory Therapy Program, and help provide
leadership to our fellow cohorts and organize/represent our class.
Email: peggy.wells@gcccd.edu; cary.glores@gcccd.edu
RESPIRATORY THERAPY CLUB 2020
Advisors: Peggy Wells, PH 644-7448
Carey Flores, PH 644-7311
Meeting Time: Contact advisors for meeting times and locations.
Purpose: To promote Grossmont College's Respiratory Therapy Program, and help provide
leadership to our fellow cohorts and organize/represent our class.
Email: peggy.wells@gcccd.edu; cary.flores@gcccd.edu
SCIENCE CLUB
Advisor: Jeff Lehman, PH 644-7341
Meeting Time: Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, Bldg. 30 Rm. 250
Purpose: To reach out to students and broaden their knowledge and interest in science
through fun-filled activities that positively impact the community.
Email: jeff.lehman@gcccd.edu
SCULPTURE CLUB
Advisor: Jim Wilsterman, PH 644-7292
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm, Bldg. 23, Room 112
Purpose: To promote and facilitate an appreciation of sculpture at Grossmont College.
Email: jim.wilsterman@gcccd.edu
SISTAHOOD
Advisors: Lina Kearn, PH 644-7543
Lida Rafia, PH 644-644-7770
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm, Common Ground
To provide a safe environment where women of color can break stereotypes, embrace, empower and build a sisterhood.
Email: lina.kearn@gcccd.edu; lida.rafia@gcccd.edu
SOGI - SEXUAL ORIENTATION/ GENDER IDENTITY CLUB
Advisor: Joel Castellaw, PH 644-7805
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11:15am - 12:20pm, Common Ground, Bldg. 60, Rm.
206
Purpose: To create a safe and open community and provide space for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered, queer, intersexed, and asexual people (LGBTQIA) and their allies, as
well as other students that identify as non-heteronormative. SOGI endeavors to create
a safe space for students to express and explore their identity without judgment,
where they can be their full authentic selves, and receive peer support.
Email: joel.castellaw@gcccd.edu
SOS - SIDELINERS OF SOCIETY CLUB
Advisors: Susan Berry, PH 644-7236
Heriberto Vasquez, PH 644-7844
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:00-12:45pm, Common Ground, Bldg. 60, Rm. 206
Purpose: To inspire and mentor the dreams and creative abilities of students.
Email: susan.berry@gcccd.edu; heriberto.vasquez@gcccd.edu
SPANISH CLUB
Advisor: Lina Davalos, PH 644-7000
Meeting Time: 10/22/18, 11/19/18, 12/5/18, 6:30-7:00pm
Purpose: Our aim is to arouse and enhance your interest in the diversity of Spanish
speaking cultures, as well as develop a cultural appreciation of the traditions and
customs of these cultures.
Email: Lina.Davalos@gcccd.edu
ZION BIBLE STUDY CLUB
Advisor: Daniela Sow
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 5:00-9:00pm, Bldg. 36 Rm. 340
Purpose: To innovate and encourage students to become upstanding citizens; while also
promoting leadership and humility. We will use the power of the bible to reach brotherly
and sisterly love, while doing volunteer events to help positively influence the school
and the entire community as a whole.
Email: daniela.sow@gcccd.ecdu