Campus Clubs
Looking for more than just books and classes? MJC’s student clubs offer a great way to enrich your academic experience with new activities and friends. We have clubs that focus on everything from careers, recreation and athletics, to social events. So if you want to make professional connections as well as make new friends JOIN A CLUB today! Concerts, BBQs, coat drives, political awareness booths, multi-cultural affairs, and free films are just the beginning!
For more information contact Carmen De La Cruz at delacruzm@yosemite.edu
Inter-Club Council Team Campus Life & Student Learning needs an Inter-Club Council (ICC) Team! This is a great opportunity to learn something new and gain valuable leadership skills. If you want to be part of this team, apply today and become our next ICC Deputy Speaker
ICC Deputy Speaker Responsible for running the ICC meetings if the ICC speaker is absent. ICC Clerk
Responsible for recording meeting minutes and keeping record of meetings.Click here to apply today!
If you have any questions about ICC, contact Carmen De La Cruz at delacruzm@yosemite.edu Fall 2021 Virtual Club Rush
Join us on our Virtual Club Rush! In place of our traditional in-person event, we have a Zoom event with clubs covering all areas of interest and careers. College isn’t just about academics, it’s also about the fun you have connecting with new friends and our clubs are the place to connect!
Zoom recording for Virtual Club Rush September 2nd: Click here to view
Zoom recording for Virtual Club Rush September 3rd: Click here to view
Club List
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB
What is ASL Club? The ASL Club also seeks to educate and share the rich culture of the Deaf Community with the Modesto Community. In addition to functioning as a source of information on the Deaf Community, the Club hosts social. Examples of ASL Club sponsored Events to include playing games, monthly pizza night gatherings, and movie nights. The ASL Club also hosts a deaf panel. (As for now, zoom meeting due of COVID 19)
Who can join? The ASL Club is open to all Modesto Junior College students. You do not have to be Deaf or fluent in ASL. Many club members are beginning students, and the club is a great place to meet others who sign and to use ASL in a relaxed setting. The ASL Club is a good place for anyone interested in learning about Deaf culture. Deaf Americans have a rich and unique culture. Many members are from other countries and can tell you about the Deaf and hearing cultures of their countries. The ASL Club is as much about people and culture as it is about language.
Advisor: Tara Mello mellot@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Sept 14 & 28. Oct 5 & 19, Nove 2 & 30 Dec 7th at 5:00 PM
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98022738457?pwd=ejRGcEZ4NUhWZGNibU9ZNVcwaDRNZz09
Password: ASLCLUB
ANTHROPOLOGY CLUB
This is the group for the anthropology club. This club is designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of anthropology and all of its respective disciplines. Our topics include anything related to biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, or archaeology.
Advisor: Andrew Hayes hayesa@yosemite.edu and Susan Kerr kerrs@yosemite.edu
Contact us at: mjcanthropologyclub@gmail.com
Want to learn more about the Anthropology Club view this Video: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3VjV5Vo0hD
Meetings: Monday's 4:30 p.m.
CAT Room 201
Meeting ID: 928 9097 5109
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/564239003626064/
BUSINESS CLUB
Our mission is to offer students interested in management/administration to expand their personal and professional competences within the Business Industry. The purpose of the MJC Future Business Professionals Club is to provide students interested in a career in Business Administration with insight of various aspects of the industry. The club will allow students to network with industry representatives, alumni, faculty, and other students to provide them with skills and information for their interest in the Business Industry.
Advisors: Alexander Piccininni piccininnia@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Thursdays 2:00 p.m. Forum Hall 254
CHEER CLUB
The cheer club aims to promote and uphold school unity, spirit, and pride while representing the institution to its highest degree. The cheer club also aims to help students develop lifelong skills, values, and friendships.
Practice is every Monday and Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-9:30 am and Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cheer club participates at all Football and Basketball home games. Click here for schedule
Cheer club will have tryouts during the summer. Follow MJC_Cheer on Instagram for updates.
Contact Advisor Nick Stavrianoudakis at stavrianoudakisn@yosemite.edu for more information
Pirates Cheer
Cheer Clinic: DEC. 14th, 15th, & 16th 3-5:30pm in the GYM
Tryouts: DEC. 19th & 20th 3-5:30pm
We’re looking for YOU for Spring 2023!
Do you have what it takes to be a MJC Pirates Cheerleader?
Do you have Pirate spirit and Love to dance?
Would you like to be a part of an exciting and fun group of people?
Come Cheer with us! Make some great new friends, while supporting FABULOUSE MJC Pirates
Sports teams! Openings will be filled during December tryouts.
Registration fee is $50 contact Coach Serena Navarro to receive your info packet: serena152184@my.yosemite.edu, or Serenanavarro.d1@gmail.com
ELECTRONIC MUSIC CLUB
The Electronic Music Club is a student club promoting original composition as a musical collective, dedicated to the advancement of all genres.
Advisor: David Dow dowd@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Every Wednesday 5:00 p.m. -6 p.m.
Location: PAC Room 243
FREEDOM FORUM
We are the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan political science club, established and maintained by the students of Modesto Junior College. Our main purpose is to promote and encourage political awareness and involvement amongst the students and community of the greater Modesto area in relation to global, national, state, and local politics. Encouraging political participation is one of our main goals.
Advisor: Steven Miller millers@mjc.edu
GEOLOGY CLUB
The Primary function of the Geology Club is to maintain current knowledge of geology; to gain knowledge, and assist others in learning about geology; to generate interest in the field of geology; as a group that is commited to each other, the growth of the club, and the study of geology.
Advisor: Garry Hayes hayesg@my.yosemite.edu
Meetings: Every Thursday at 12pm
Location: MJC West Campus SCC 326
GREAT VALLEY ASTRONOMY CLUB
The purpose of this organization shall be to:
- Emphasize astronomy outreach in the community.
- Engage students in activities such as using telescopes.
- Expose the community to the wonders of the universe and the celestial bodies contained therein.
- To help people increase their understanding of astronomy and how the study of astronomy affects our understanding of our planet, life, and science.
- Organize events and gatherings with telescopes and club activities such as fundraising.
Advisors: Dan Chase chased@yosemite.edu Noah Hughes hughesn@mjc.edu
Meetings: Fridays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Zoom: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/96798505019
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International Club is a club designed to bring students from the United States and the world together. We stimulate and promote friendship and understanding between foreign students, American students, and the community. The club coordinates a yearlong program of activities that are educational, cultural, and social. Members are expected to participate in fund-raisers, community service, and club activities. More than anything else, they are expected to make new friends and have fun.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MJCinternationalclub Instagram: @MJCInternationalClub
Advisor: Kate Hey heyk@yosemite.edu
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:20pm-3:20 pm
Forum Hall Room 235
INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The InterVarsity club at MJC provides a space to discuss issues of faith, search out what’s in the Bible, explore who Jesus is, and build community with other students. Small groups meet weekly via Zoom. Everyone is welcome!
For more information on InterVarsity, please check out this video: https://vimeo.com/445623683
Advisor: Michael Akard akardm@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
Location: MJC East Campus Student Center
For more information visit: https://linktr.ee/mjcintervarsity
MJC PRE-HEALTH CLUB
The Pre-Health Club is open to all students interested in entering the healthcare field. In a typical semester, we participate in Science Nights on campus, volunteer with community outreach efforts, and attend a yearly Pre-Health Conference.
Advisor: Jennifer Richmond richmondj@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Second and Fourth Friday's of the month 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/2416522954?pwd=cUt3akRaWVFPOEZoSHVPbDNvQXV5dz09
Instagram: @mjcprehealthclub
MUSICIANS GUILD
The Musician's Guild collaborates with MJC's music department, campus and the greater Central Valley community to spread the joy of music.
We organize events and provide opportunities for our community to connect through all styles of music. We believe music bridges all differences and strive to create a closer and more vibrant campus and community through our shared love of music.
We invite you to join us and collaborate on your musical projects, make connections with artists within our community, or provide local music talent for your next campus or community event.
Advisor: Travis Silvers: silverst@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location on East Campus Music Room 112
PARROTS CLUB
The Parrots Club of Modesto Junior College aims to push members toward open mindedness, inclusion, and general understanding of the LGBTQ+ Community.
Advisor: Joshua Sigman sigmanj@yosemite.edu
Meetings: First and Third Wednesday of each month 5:45pm-6:45 pm at Student Center Fireside Lounge
RESPIRATORY CARE CLUB
The Respiratory Care Club seeks to educate the community in cardio-pulmonary health and healthcare issues. The club develops partnerships with community healthcare providers and health organizations to provide members with opportunities to participate in many healthcare-related activities. We promote enthusiasm and a positive learning experience by providing a supportive network of students interested in the respiratory care profession. Membership is open to all active MJC students interested in respiratory care
Advisor: Richard Dyer: dyerr@yosemite.edu
Meetings:
SPORTS MEDICINE CLUB
In September 2016, the Modesto Junior College Sports Medicine Club was officially formed. Its mission is as follows:
To provide students with opportunities for association and interaction with the Sports Medicine faculty and Athletic Administration of Modesto Junior College; to instill the desire for self-improvement and scholastic excellence. A student does not have to be enrolled in the Sports Medicine classes to be involved. The club usually meets every 1st & 3rd Monday's at 1 pm. It is a student-run club and often students choose to have guest speakers from various health care professions, attend field trips to other athletic training or sports medicine facilities and host an annual winter gathering of current and MJC alumni to help continue networking throughout their careers.
Advisor: Jamie DeRollo: derolloj@mjc.edu
Meetings:
VISUAL ARTS CLUB
The Visual Arts Club is a collaborative environment focusing on exploring different forms of art and creativity. Meetings include workshops about how to draw and work with different materials, visiting artist lectures, and learning more about pursuing a career in the arts.
Advisor: Chelsea Gilmore: gilmorec@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Wednesdays 4pm-5pm Room 102
YOUNG FARMERS
1. To provide an organization that will serve to bridge the gap between high school age and the time when an individual may take membership in an adult agriculture organization.
2. To supplement classroom work with citizenship training such as leadership, cooperation,
and responsibility.
3. To promote activities designed to give students an opportunity to participate in
the program of work of the organization and learn the principles of working together.
4. To encourage social and recreational activities.
5. To cooperate with FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs in their activities.
6. To assist and cooperate with other agriculture organizations.
7. To increase the members' knowledge in agriculture through systematic education.
8. To acquaint members with agriculture legislation.
9. To acquaint members with government services.
10. To help young persons in getting established in agriculture.
Call (209) 575-6479 for meeting times and information about any of these clubs.
Advisor: Lori Marchy marchyl@yosemite.edu and Ryan Amaral amaralr@yosemite.edu
Meetings:
Ice Cream Social September 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm East Campus Patio
October 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm ACE Pavilion
Fall Festical November 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ACE Pavilion
Movie Night December 7, 2022 at 6:30 pm ACE Pavilion
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ICC Meetings
ICC Meetings take place the second and forth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. via zoom.
PAPERWORK PROCEDURE:
In collaboration with the Business Services Office, there are new processes associated with Club procedures and forms. Please visit the ASMJC Documents page for more information and to access club forms.
Club Registration Packet
Club Responsibility Contract
Fund Drive Form
Non-Instructional Trip Form
Campus Life Club Handbook
Event Planning Checklist
Travel Planning Checklist
Club Constitution and Bylaws Template
Club Charter
To be considered for a new club or organization, please submit the club meeting room request form (not available due to COVID-19) along with the club's Constitution and/or Bylaws to delacruzm@yosemite.edu. For more information on establishing a chartered club, please email Carmen De La Cruz at delacruzm@yosemite.edu
How to Join...
For more information about a specific club, email the Campus Life Program Specialist Carmen De La Cruz at delacruzm@yosemite.edu
Club Advisors
What is a Club Advisor?
An effective advisor has a strong belief in the club/student organization, a desire to help students succeed, a willingness to share expertise, and a commitment to spend time with the organization. District staff or faculty can be club advisors. For more information, contact delacruzm@yosemite.edu
Roles and Responsibilities
- Be aware of all club plans and activities
- Attend all club meetings and events
- Keep a club calendar to be aware of club events
- It is each club advisor’s responsibility to oversee all aspects of the event
- Guide club members to work responsibly
- Attend club meetings and be present at events
Your responsibility is to act reasonably while performing your role. Consider yourself a representative of both the college and the club. Also, we encourage clubs to have an advisor and co-advisor.
An effective advisor allows students to make decisions and learn from their experiences. While it may be your first reaction to intervene and fix the mistakes you see, this is not the role of an advisor. Assist club members in benefiting from their experiences by using mistakes as teachable moments.
Conversely, while it may be easy to sit back and say “everything is a learning experience, I won’t interfere with what they say or do,” it is your responsibility to ensure that students understand what consequences could result from the decisions they make. In other words, be proactive when a potentially controversial or policy-related situation or decision is discussed.
The Importance of Planning Ahead
Most campus activities and events require planning ahead. It is recommended to plan at least a month in advance in order to have all paperwork completed in time, especially when requesting funds. Large events need to be planned six months ahead. The best idea is to map out all the semester's plans early and then work ahead a semester.
Responsibilities for Traveling with Students
Due to COVID-19, there is limitations to travel
- Emergency preparedness
- Employer Pull Notice Program-Attached with a DMV Printout (on file)
- Known medications/food allergies
- Be conscientious about traveling with students with disabilities
- No alcohol consumption (Students and Advisors)
- If students leave with you, they come back with you
Poster/Flyer Regulations
Club Finances
Part of the educational experience students gain in a leadership position is learning how to manage a budget and maintain fiscal records. Your primary role regarding finances will be to monitor expenses, provide feedback on the budget, and sign off on college forms as the club advisor. Your signature (in addition to a student officer signature) signifies that club money is being spent appropriately.
Taking money home and maintaining outside bank accounts for the club is not permitted. Should you have an event during the weekend or in the evening, please let security know at 575-6351 and they can assist you to deposit money.
When fundraising for events, a budget must be completed in advance. What is the cost of the fundraising event? What is the expected revenue? Understanding the budget is necessary to determine whether or not the club’s goals can be reached.
Club Development Training Sessions
Training Modules
How to Plan an Event
PowerPoint
How to Run an Effective Club Meeting
How to create an Agenda Handout
How to Fundraise as a Club
ICC Agendas
ICC Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2021
Newsletters
Campus Club Behavior
YCCD Board Policy 7-8057
Members of the Yosemite Community College District embrace the value of civility, which promotes mutual respect, fairness, concern for the common good, and politeness. The diversity of thought and ideas, on which an academic community thrives, is best maintained by a policy of respect and civility.
Campus Life Policy
Staff and students conducting business as part of Campus Life & Student Learning will do so in a professional manner. There will be zero tolerance for behavior (s) that are attacking, abusive, uncivil, unfair, or impolite. Such behaviors will result in disciplinary actions. This may include for staff and students, loss or suspension from Campus Life programs, clubs, activities or events.
Campus Life Complaint Process
As is the case for every department on campus, students and staff have the right and are encouraged to voice their opinions should there be an issue or situation with which a student or staff disagrees. In the Campus Life & Student Learning Department, the following steps can be taken to resolve issues:
Student Workers- If at any time there is an issue with any of the Campus Life student workers on either campus, please report it to a Campus Life Staff member.
ASMJC Member- If at any time there is an issue with any of the members of ASMJC on either campus, please report it to the Campus Life Manager Alejandra Espinoza.
Club Issues-If at any time there is any issue concerning clubs, please report it to Campus Life & Student Learning Manager Alejandra Espinoza
Campus Life Manager-If at any time there is an issue with the Campus Life & Student Learning Manager Alejandra Espinoza, please report it to the Dean of Student Services & Public Relations Bryan Justin Marks
* Students and Club Advisors please note, complaints and concerns must follow proper protocol. This means complaints and concerns should be addressed at the first level and work their way up. Persons with complaints who choose to skip protocol or steps will be re-directed at each level to follow the proper process.
Campus Club Improvements (2015-Present)
Campus Clubs are at the heart and soul of healthy and happy campus life for students. Over the past four years, the Office of Campus Life has worked to improve the club polices, procedures, and the overall club experience. Activities and events for clubs can present challenges as most events and activities involve not just the Office of Campus Life but often several YCCD and MJC offices as well. Some of the more prominent changes and improvements for clubs have included:
Staff Assistance
Previously, Campus Life assistance for clubs consisted of accepting and processing
paperwork. Today, our program specialist is assigned to train and assist clubs with
paperwork, club planning, club fundraising, and other aspects of running a club.
This has led to getting questions answered faster, mandatory club trainings being
more detailed, and more year-round assistance. The program specialist is available
by appointment and during a walk in hours. However, the main role of the program
specialist is to teach and assist clubs, not complete everything for a club. This staff
position has many responsibilities in addition to clubs.
Paperwork
Previously, paperwork was all handwritten and had to be picked up in person. Today,
all paperwork is available online and in fillable form. In the future we plan on
having clubs be able to submit forms online.
Mandatory Club Trainings
Previously, Club Trainings were mandatory each semester (twice a year) and only two sessions per semester were offered.Today, Club Trainings are required only once a year and offered over 15 sessions all different times and days for, including MJC's Institute Day. Additionally, advisors and club execs are sent monthly, weekly, and daily reminder emails to attend the sessions.
Optional Club Trainings
Previously, there were no extra trainings. Today, the Campus Life specialist hold 10-12 trainings a year on paperwork, fundraising, creating events, holding successful meetings, and more.
Club Charters/Meeting Rooms
Previously, the club charter process was five pages long, required 5 signatures from
multiple offices, was required each semester, and had to be voted on for all clubs
each semester. Additionally, separate paperwork had to be filled out to reserve a
meeting room and that paperwork required 5 signatures and was submitted to facilities.
Rooms would be booked almost 4 weeks into the semester. Today, the club charter paperwork
is an online google form. It is the same form as the club meeting room request form.
Additionally, once that form is submitted, the room is booked right away (within a
week).
Signature Process
Previously, paperwork required the signature of the college Vice President, Dean of
Student Services, Associate Dean of Student Services, ASMJC President, Club Advisor,
and Club President. This was in addition to signatures for food, media, and finances.
Paperwork took anywhere from 6-8 weeks just for signatures before moving forward and
was often lost. Today, paperwork requires the signature of the Associate Dean, Club
Advisor, and Club President. Paperwork is in the Campus Life Office for no more than
24 hours and paperwork typically makes its way around campus in two weeks.
Club Recognition
Previously, clubs had not been recognized with any type of awards ceremony for at least ten years. Three years ago, Campus Life created the Gala Awards Ceremony. This is an Oscar-like event that recognizes the club of the year and advisor of the year. Additionally, clubs that receive this awards are given $500 for club activity. In 2019, Campus Life will add the Club ICC Rep of the Year, Club Executive Officer of the Year, and will recognize the ICC Speaker and Deputy Speaker at the 5th Annual Gala.
A lot of changes have taken place over the past four years. This is a combination of the wonderful constructive feedback given to Campus Life staff over the past years and the creative, dedicated, and passionate work of the Campus Life program specialist.