Clubs & Organizations

Student Organizations at Edgewood College
Advisors
New Clubs and Organizations
Guidelines for Campus Organizations

Please contact the Office of Student Activities at 663-2244, or visit Room 241 in Predolin Humanities Center for contact information on the following student organizations:

10K Edgewood Branch
Organization dedicated to accumulating 10,000 hours of community service among Edgewood College Students.
Advisor: Steve Bullock                        Email: sbullock@edgewood.edu
                Carol Cohen                         Email: cohen@edgewood.edu

Achievements in Medicine (AIM)
Pre-Professional student organization for students interested in continuing education in the field of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and other health related fields.
Advisor:  James G. Goll                       Email: jgoll@edgewood.edu

Ambassadors
Students who work with admissions to help promote Edgewood College to incoming students.
Advisor: Jenna Jacobson                    Email: jjacobson@edgewood.edu

Amnesty International
Dedicated to promoting the fair treatment of prisoners of conscience all over the world.
Advisor: John Fields                             Email: jfields@edgewood.edu

Black Student Union (BSU)
Dedicated to promoting a positive atmosphere to all students of African descent.
Advisor: Pearl Leonard-Rock               Email: prock@edgewood.edu

C3: Consciousness, Coffee and Conversation
To create a safe, feminist group where one can speak about feminist issues in an open forum. Our goals are to raise consciousness about women’s issues on the Edgewood College campus. One doesn’t have to consider themselves a feminist to join, but the goal is to raise awareness in students regarding issues that can be viewed through a feminist lens.
Advisor: Lisa King                                   Email: lking@edgewood.edu

Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The Campus Activities Board strives to enhance the educational and social experiences of the Edgewood College community by providing quality entertainment and opportunities to develop leadership skills. The group’s mission is two-fold: to offer excellent entertainment and to create opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.
Advisor: Monique Minkens                     Email: mminkens@edgewood.edu
Campus Activities Board website

Chaos
Student organization which sponsors both scholastic and social activities for students interested in math.
Advisor:  Ken Jewell                                   Email: jewell@edgewood.edu
Chaos website

Child Life Association
An organization for students interested in a careers working to assist families and children during hospitalization.
Advisor: Heidi Miranda                             Email: hmiranda@edgewood.edu

Criminal Justice Association (CJA)
For students interested in criminal justice.
Advisor:  Tambura Omoiele                    Email: tomoiele@edgewood.edu

Edgewood Business Association (EBA) & SIFE
Student Organization for those interested in business topics such as marketing, ethics, economics and communication.
Advisor:  Denis Collins                              Email: dcollins@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College Accounting Club
Works to support accounting students in their learning inside/ outside of the classroom.
Advisor: Ken Macur                                      Email: kmacur@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College Art Therapy Students (E-Cats)
Edgewood College Art Therapy Students (ECATS) is a professional and social student organization. Its mission is to provide educational, service, and creative experiences that support the art therapy academic major and the community of art therapy students. Each year ECATS sponsors a variety of programs and events such as presentations by prominent speakers, field trips, open art studio, movie nights and potluck suppers.
Advisor: Janice Havlena                               Email: jhavlena@edgewood.edu

Edgewood Science Society
To create an environment for science students to socialize and learn about science in a group setting as well as raise awareness of science issues.
Advisor: Kelly Grorud

Communication Studies Club (EC3)
A student organization on campus for all Communication Studies majors and minors in order to develop both professional and peer contacts within the academic and business realms.
Advisor: Kelly Mella                                         Email: kmella@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College Dance Team
The team performs at athletic events and helps to increase school spirit.
Advisor: Erika Bozinovski                             Email: ebozinovski@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College Democrats
To raise the political dialogue and activity on campus.
Advisor: Steven Davis                                    Email: davis@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College Republicans
Provides an open forum for students with conservative/Republican beliefs and/or principles.
Advisor: Kevin Biller                                       Email: biller@edgewood.edu

Edgewood Review
Edgewood’s Student Art and Literary Magazine
Advisor: David Young                                     Email: dyoung@edgewood.edu

English Teaching Club
A community of English majors that receive and provide support, information, and advice to declared and potential English Teaching majors.
Advisor: Stefan Hagemann                             Email: shagemann@edgewood.edu

Esperanza
Aims to bring hope to the community by servicing those in needs specific emphasis on the Latino Community, including ESL tutoring at Edgewood and in the school district and volunteering wit the Centro program at Centro Guadalupe
Advisor: Elizabeth Tryon                                  Email: etryon@edgewood.edu

Faith Builders
To provide students of all Christian denominations with faith-based activities.
Advisor: Mary Klink                                           Email: mklink@edgewood.edu

Friends Like Us
An education and advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender individuals and their allies.
Advisor: Kasey Dewitt & Ryan Lucas          Email: dewitt@edgewood.edu

Habitat for Humanity
Service group that assists in building affordable homes for families who find it difficult to obtain housing.
Advisor: Steve Bullock                                     Email: sbullock@edgewood.edu

History Club
An organization offering students the opportunity to engage History Department faculty and other students in meaningful discussion about a variety of important topics.
Advisor: Andrew Witt                                       Email: awitt@edgewood.edu

International Club
Organization for cross-cultural exchange.
Advisor: Sara Friar                                           Email: sfriar@edgewood.edu

Math Association of America (MAA)
This student chapter of the MAA is organized to promote interest in the mathematical sciences and help students gain exposure to math related activities, degrees, and careers.

Music Education National Conference Collegiate (MENC)
To gain experience within the field of music education.
Advisor: Beatriz Aguilar                                    Email: baguilar@edgewood.edu

On the Edge Newspaper (OTE)
Edgewood College’s award winning student newspaper that is written, edited, and designed by students.
Advisor: Jack Vitek                                            Email: jvitek@edgewood.edu

Peer Educators
Working with students to educate them on sexuality, relationships and unhealthy relationships, as well as alcohol and drug abuse prevention and emotional and physical health promotion.
Advisor: John Boyne                                        Email: jboyne@edgewood.edu

Psychology Club
Student group for those interested in psychology.
Advisor: David Lambert                                  Email: lambert@edgewood.edu

Residence Life Advisory Board
This is a student organization that works toward positive change in the residence halls to help create the best possible on-campus living experience for students.
Advisor: Rob Ryan                                         Email: rryan@edgewood.edu

Senior Core
Committee of graduating seniors who raise money for their Senior Class Gift. They also plan events and communications that build affinity amongst their class and excitement for Commencement. In doing so, they hope to encourage an attitude of gratitude for those who have helped them accomplish these goals.
Advisor: Mara Williams                                   Email: mlwilliams@edgewood.edu

Sports Marketing Association
Students will get hands-on experience in sports management and marketing through collaboration with the School of Business and Athletic departments and other sports organizations in the community.
Advisor:  David Petroff                                      Email: dpetroff@edgewood.edu

Sports Ministry
Organization for student-athletes interested in strengthening their faith.
Advisor: Bethany Brewster                               Email: bbrewster@edgewood.edu

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Organization for student-athletes.
Advisor: Brian Hoefer                                        Email: bhoefer@edgewood.edu

Student Government Association (SGA)
Organization that represents students and promotes activism and awareness on the Edgewood College campus.
Advisor: Louise Paskey                                    Email: lpaskey@edgewood.edu
                Ken Macur                                           Email: kmacur@edgewood.edu

Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Student group for those interested in nursing.
Advisor: Kari Westphal                                      Email: kwestphal@edgewood.edu

Student Wisconsin Education Association (SWEA)
Pre-Professional organization for education majors.
Advisor: Patrick Fleming                                    Email: pfleming@edgewood.edu

Theatre Assembly Planning Committee (TAPCO)
To provide information, resources, and activities for the benefit of any student wishing to Participate in theatre, regardless of major.
Advisor: Jeanne Leep                                       Email: jleep@edgewood.edu

Wacktastics (Improv Team)
An organization to perform improv for audiences who enjoy theater, as well as to provide a happy environment / outlet for those who love to perform improv.
Advisor: Jeanne Leep                                       Email: jleep@edgewood.edu

Witness for Peace
Organization to support peace, justice, and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices which contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Advisor: Andrew Witt                                          Email: awitt@edgewood.edu

The Wood’s Edge
To provide opportunities for social outdoor activities (e.g. camping, hiking, canoeing, skiing) and to get involved in environmental issues at a local, state, national, or global level.
Advisors: Nicole Kime                                       Email: nkime@edgewood.edu
                 Jim Lorman                                        Email: lorman@edgewood.edu
                 Karen Thomas                                   Email: kthomas@edgewood.edu

Every student organization must have an Edgewood faculty or staff advisor.  Advisor responsibilities include: providing continuity, program consultation, interpretation of College policy, financial supervision, coaching of club officers, attendance at meetings and attendance at activities.  Each organization selects an advisor who is then approved by the Student Government Association and the Student Affairs Committee.

Students who want to forma new club or campus organization can get permission from the Director of Student Activities to hold preliminary meetings.  They must agree to conduct their activities according to the regulations in the Student Handbook.  The Director of Student Activities is available to help and advise students who want to form a new campus group.  If the preliminary meetings are successful, the group can become an officially recognized campus organization by submitting a request for official recognition to the Student Government Association.  A request for recognition must include the following:

• Name of organization
• Purpose and goals of organization
• Names of active members
• List of officers and chairpersons
• Member eligibility (Organizations can not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or disability)
• Process for selection of officers
• Meeting frequency
• Name of faculty or staff advisor
• Means of funding

This information can then be included in a formal constitution and by-laws if appropriate.

After approval by Student Government Association, the new organization is recommended to the Student Affairs Committee for official recognition.  All organizations are required to submit yearly forms regarding status of the organization.

Sponsoring Special Events
All campus organizations which have been officially recognized by the Student Affairs Committee are eligible to hold functions and meetings in campus facilities. Representatives from the sponsoring organization should contact the Director of Student Activities at least two weeks before the event if they need assistance or if the event is open to students beyond the group's members.

To reserve a room, a Facilities Reservation Form must be submitted to the Reservation Manager at the Campus Assistance Center at least two weeks before the event. Requests for AV equipment, food service, and room set-up are included on this form. The Food Service Director will be happy to suggest menus and provide other catering information.

If alcohol is to be served at an event, approval must be obtained from the Director of Student Activities or the Campus Programs Coordinator one week in advance, and all guidelines and regulations contained in the College Policy on Alcohol and Drugs, from the Student Handbook, must be strictly observed.

The sponsoring organization is responsible for clean-up immediately following the event.