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Get involved on campus to find friends and make the most of your Wabash Valley College experience. The numerous WVC clubs and organizations offer opportunities to become acquainted with other students, develop leadership skills, and work with those who share similar interests. Clubs range from honorary to career-focused to multicultural to special-interest groups. You can join an existing organization, re-establish an inactive club, or even form a new club.
Click on the student organizations below to learn more!
Membership is open to any student enrolled in Manufacturing Technology programs. Its goal is to promote the students’ involvement and enhance their knowledge of any of the Manufacturing trades. Also, it encourages social interaction among the students and promotes a forum for fundraising and developing activities.
Contact Information:
Jay Carter, Lead Instructor
Advanced Manufacturing
(618) 263-4999 ext. 3645
Students eligible for membership are those involved in the Agri-Business, Agri-Production, and agriculture transfer programs. Its goals are to foster an educational and fraternal spirit among agriculture students, to develop and promote the field of agriculture, and to serve as a cohesive element between alumni and current students of agriculture.
Contact Information:
Alex Mahrenholz, Lead Instructor
Agriculture Production
(618) 263-5502
Doug Robb, Lead Instructor
Agriculture Business
(618) 263-5501
The National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, in order to promote scholarship and academic excellence in the profession of nursing, has established the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society in order to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of Nursing.
The objective of the OADN Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society shall be to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. The society shall encourage the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility. Additionally, the society shall participate in the recruitment of qualified individuals into the profession of nursing.
Contact Information:
wvcadmissions@iecc.edu
This Club provides the following opportunities for WVC students: A connection in the agriculture industry between youth organizations and the Farm Bureau; Includes all majors and students interested in agriculture; Leadership, personal/professional development opportunities for those interested in information, education, and legislation in agriculture; and a connection with the Illinois Farm Bureau organization for ensuring member retention and engagement.
Contact Information:
Alex Mahrenholz, Lead Instructor
Agriculture Production
(618) 263-5502
Doug Robb, Lead Instructor
Agriculture Business
(618) 263-5501
Students eligible for membership are those enrolled in the Diesel Equipment Technology program. The goals of the organization are to develop competent and aggressive leadership, to create and develop an appreciation for diesel mechanics as a career, to strengthen the confidence of new students through fellowship, and to encourage competitions with similar state and national student groups.
Contact Information:
Scott Balding, Lead Instructor
Diesel Equipment Technology
(618) 263-5191
Membership is open to students taking classes that pertain to programs within gunsmithing. The club’s mission is to bring awareness to the gunsmithing program and to bring together the people within it.
Contact Information:
Brian Wick, Lead Instructor
Gunsmithing
(618) 263-5172
The purpose of the Health Professionals Club is to give students who are planning for a career in the medical and allied health science fields, an opportunity to gain knowledge and information related to, but not limited to, the professional school application process, professional school curriculum, and present and future career opportunities. Membership is open to any student having interest in the following medical or health science fields: premedical, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, pre-sports medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-radiography, and pre-respiratory therapy.
Contact Information:
Todd Gill, Assistant Professor
Life Science
(618) 263-5162
Any WVC student is eligible for membership. The Club promotes better understanding among students of different countries, including our own. It offers a friendly hand ready to help the new student in some problems he/she may encounter. It also helps the student from other countries or cities within our own country, to adjust to his/her new environment and develop social interaction with the community. The Club holds periodic meetings and celebrates special occasions to learn about each other’s culture.
Contact Information:
Tracy Robinson, International Student Liaison
(618) 263-5085
Students eligible for membership are those enrolled in Marketing Business Management programs. The purpose of the Club is to foster an educational and fraternal spirit among Marketing Business Management students, to develop and further the field of business, to serve as a binding element between alumni and current students, to interpret the duties performed in the business field, to engage in individual and group projects of a business nature, and to promote increased student interest in academic, athletic, and community projects.
Contact Information:
Tosha Baker, Lead Instructor
Marketing Business Management
(618) 263-5189
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Membership in the Rho Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is determined by scholastic rank. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and be in a degree program. Founded at WVC in 1968, Phi Theta Kappa’s purposes are to promote scholarship, develop character, and to cultivate fellowship. Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for community college students.
Contact Information:
Chase Bramlet, Professor
English / Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
(618) 263-5121
Player's Guild is a club focused on making new friends and enjoying a shared hobby. We play Dungeons and Dragons, board games, card games, and occasionally video games. We include people from all walks of life and teach each other about our different interests. We believe that anyone with even the vaguest interest in games should stop by and see just how fun it is to share it with others.
Contact Information:
Ronda Hockgeiger, Instructor
Social Services Specialist
(618) 263-5108
Membership is open to any student enrolled in a Radio-TV Broadcasting course or related courses and also former or present members of the Radio-TV staff. Its purposes are to promote the development and growth of the Broadcasting program throughout the listening and viewing area and to provide sources for fundraising and promotional activity.
Contact Information:
Kyle Peach, Lead Instructor
Radio-TV Broadcasting
(618) 263-5531
The Red Rage is the official student fan club for Wabash Valley College. Red Rage was founded to provide the ultimate collegiate fan experience for our student body. This organization is dedicated to supporting our student-athletes from every collegiate sport on campus.
Contact Information:
Patrick Harris
Advisor / Head Soccer Coach
(618) 263-5072
The purpose of the Science Club is to provide an opportunity for students to explore careers in science, participate in community outreach, prepare for future endeavors in science, and enjoy a shared interest in science and scientific fields through social and service activities. Membership is open to any student with an interest in science.
Membership is open to all students on campus. The Club’s goal is to encourage students to read and discuss the Bible. The Club meets on a regular basis for fellowship, Bible study, and social activities.
Contact Information:
Tosha Baker, Lead Instructor
Marketing Business Management
A drama club for students ages 5 –105! People work together to entertain the community and bring the love of the Arts to generations. An extracurricular activity designed to engage students in the performing arts and theater. The club’s mission is to give opportunities for community members to participate in the ARTS. The club offers activities throughout the year for people ages 5-105! Classes and experiences in art, drama, dance, music, and other mediums of self-expression.
Contact Information:
Carla Cadwalader, Lead Instructor
Early Childhood Education
(618) 2633-5019
Membership is open to any student currently enrolled in the Social Services program. Its goals are to provide opportunities to expand students’ knowledge of the roles of social service workers and of the opportunities provided in the various social service agencies.
Contact Information:
Ronda Hockgeiger, Instructor
Social Services Specialist
(618) 263-5108
The purpose of this organization shall be to aid in preparation of Nursing students for the assumption of professional responsibilities; aid in the development of the student as a democratic citizen by promoting individual and group activity in the College and the community; encourage the student to promote and maintain high educational and personal standards, and provide an opportunity for exchange of ideas; provide an opportunity for self-expression on the part of each individual student.
Contact Information:
The purpose of the SPTA Club is to encourage one another in the knowledge of healthcare, wellness, and serving our community. To collaborate on new ideas, speak to others about the Physical Therapy Program, and a place for all health care like-minded individuals to support one another in academic goals, fundraising, and forging a new club for those who come behind us. Membership is open to current SPTA, future SPTA, faculty whose courses include Health and Science at Wabash Valley College.
Contact Information:
Kinsey Whitaker, Program Instructor
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Student Senate is the legislative body representing the students. It is comprised of officers representing the student body at-large and delegates from each of the chartered clubs and organizations on campus. The following specific conditions must be met by a student before being eligible to serve on the Student Senate as a member or as an officer or to hold office in a student organization within the College: 1. Must be a full-time student. 2. Must maintain good scholastic standing. As an organization, the Student Senate sponsors numerous campus-wide activities throughout the year.
Contact Information:
Kyle Peach, Lead Instructor
Radio-TV Broadcasting
(618) 263-5531
The purpose of TOY is to provide an opportunity for college students to explore careers in education, participate in community outreach, prepare for future endeavors in education, and enjoy a shared interest in the development of children and service activities.
Contact Information:
Carla Cadwalader, Lead Instructor
Early Childhood Education
(618) 2633-5019