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ART CLUB
GCCC Art Club exists to provide opportunities for participation in art centered exhibitions, lectures, workshops and demonstrations in Southwest KS. The club provides GCCC students with the opportunity to expand their artistic knowledge through service and travel. Participants create a diverse and supportive artistic community while serving as ambassadors of the arts to GCCC and Southwest Kansas.
GCCC Art Club unites like-minded students to encourage formation of arts centered communities through various events and demonstrations. GCCC Art Club provides members the opportunity to experience visual arts and culture by traveling to see contemporary and historical art not available in our local community. Contact Brian McCallum, brian.mccallum@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9419 or Michael Knutson, michael.knutson@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9644 for more information.
ASSOCIATION OF NURSING STUDENTS
This is the official organization for students in the nursing and pre-nursing courses. The association acts as an information group, stimulates interest in the profession and promotes participation in campus and community projects. ANS is also active in sponsoring an annual pinning ceremony in conjunction with GCCC graduation. Sponsors: Larry Jenkins, lawrence.jenkins@gcccks.edu, Shellie Emahizer, shellie.emahizer@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9566, and Sherri Williams, sherri.williams@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9616.
ATHLETICS
The College sponsors intercollegiate participation in football, baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer and rodeo for men, and volleyball, basketball, rodeo, cheer, dance, golf, soccer, softball, cross country and track and field for women. The College is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
The athletic program is designed to provide competition in sports for any student who can qualify for the teams and who meets College, conference, and national association requirements. Physical conditioning, teamwork and cooperation, competitiveness, mental discipline, and spectator enjoyment are among the objectives of the program. Athletic Director, Mike Pilosof, mike.pilosof@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-0352.
ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE
Garden City Community College Sports Medicine Department offers the opportunity to gain clinical shadowing and hands-on skills experience in the field of athletic training. This program serves to advance the education of students that are pursuing degrees in the medical field. It lends well to those seeking careers in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise science, health education/research, nursing, EMT/paramedic, and others. Students of the program assist the certified athletic trainers in the treatment and care of student-athletes across 17 NJCAA teams on campus. Those that join have the chance to learn first-aid, emergency care, injury evaluation and treatment techniques, functional anatomy, and much more. Students provide medical coverage at practices and games and may have the opportunity to travel with our athletic teams to conferences, regional, and national events. Academic scholarships are available to those that qualify (grade point average and time commitment requirements will apply). Sponsor: Harley Beck, harley.beck@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9617.
BAND/INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC/MARCHING BAND
Membership in the band is open to all students for one hour of credit per semester. Previous band experience, a desire to contribute to campus life, enthusiasm and pride are requirements for prospective band members. The Broncbuster Band plays all home football and basketball games. The band, with the other College musical organizations, makes an annual tour of Southwest Kansas high schools in the spring. Sponsors: Christopher Johnson, christopher.Johnson@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-6544 and Makenzi Johnson, makenzi.Johnson@gcccks.edu, (620) 275-3250.
BLOCK AND BRIDLE
A nationally recognized agriculture organization, membership is open to all students wishing to learn more about agriculture, agriculture careers and/or to further develop agricultural skills. Sponsor: Clint Alexander, clint.alexander@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9527.
BOOKBUSTERS
The mission of the GCCC Bookbusters Club is to explore and create literature and creative writing together with respect outside of a structured classroom environment. Students participate in the creation of Project 1919: GCCC’s Magazine of the Arts. Students take a leadership role in organizing meetings and events centered around their specific interests in these topics. Students do not need to be English majors to participate in this club. Sponsor: Seth Kristalyn, seth.kristalyn@gcccks.edu, (620) 275-3223.
BRIDGES / LSAMP
As part of the two separate federal grants, GCCC grants Bridges and LSAMP scholarships for STEM majors. Each student must work on a small research project throughout the academic year and develop a research proposal for submissions to a national research conference. Additionally, students receive tutoring, advising, and work experience as lab assistants as needed. Sponsors: Perla Salazar, perla.salazar@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9551, and Shelli Lalicker, shelli.lalicker@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-0425.
BRONCBUSTERS ROBOTICS TEAM
The Broncbuster Robotics Team exists to provide GCCC students the opportunity to build and compete with robots against other colleges and universities while learning about mechanics, electronics, and coding. The team seeks to complement the robotics and mechatronic degree program at the college while also giving students outside the area of study to explore robotics. Sponsor: Yuriy Drubinskiy, yuriy.drubinskiy@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-0428.
CHOIR/VOCAL MUSIC
The choir is open to all students on either a credit or non-credit basis. The College choir presents one major performance each semester as well as several other public appearances throughout the year. Participants in choir have many opportunities for rewarding musical experiences. Sponsor: Sean Boller, sean.boller@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9787.
CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE
GCCC Christian Challenge provides a ministry to individuals in the campus community who desire to know and love God and to make God’s love known to others. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and Staff. Sponsor: Helen Weeks, helen.weeks@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9542.
CLAY TARGET CLUB
Garden City Community College Clay Target Club provides a safe, fun, and competitive environment for college students. The league will focus on student athletes who wish to improve their trap shooting skills. The club is an extracurricular co-ed activity. Club members are welcome to participate in the league. Sponsor: Dru Saddler, dru.saddler@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-0443.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ TAU EPSILON LAMBDA
Persons who are actively engaged in the field of criminal justice and students who are criminal justice majors are eligible for membership. Includes Criminal Justice Competition Team: Members of the Criminal Justice Competition Team are selected on grades, leadership abilities and involvement. Members must be a criminal justice majors and become a member of the American Criminal Justice Association/ Lambda Alpha Epsilon, which sponsors regional and national competitions. Kansas criminal justice programs also sponsor additional in-state competitions during the year. The team has been successful at state, regional and national levels in all the competition categories including written tests, crime scene investigation, physical agility, and firearms. GCCC’s competition team has won numerous regional awards and three national championships. Sponsor: Brandy Unruh, brandy.unruh@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9503.
FARM BUREAU COLLEGIATE PROGRAM
Kansas Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Farm Bureau program offers students the ability to enhance their leadership skills through experiences and opportunities within the Farm Bureau organization to become agricultural leaders. Sponsor: Clint Alexander, clint.alexander@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9527.
GC3 STUDENT MEDIA
See your work in print and online. Be a part of a group while learning graphic design, reporting, videography, video and audio editing, public relations, marketing, and sports media. Help students, faculty, and staff by telling them about breaking news that affects their lives or giving them a voice. Work in a state-of-the-art media lab to produce multimedia for the campus and community. Learn marketable skills in both your specific subject area as well as in management and human relations.
Join the hundreds of GC3 Media alumni who got their start with GC3 Media and are now media managers, editors, writers, graphic designers, on-air talent, public relations specialists, salespeople, and many other occupations. Students must enroll in Media Production I, II, III, IV (JRNL-113, 114, 203 or 204) and will receive course credit and a grade for their participation. In addition, students are eligible for scholarships. Jobs are available at skill levels ranging from basic to highly technical; compensation is commensurate with the skill level and time commitment required. Jobs with GC3 Media are available for students without regard to major. Although many of the students are Communication majors, other students are studying Art, Education, Computer Science, English, etc. All staff members are required to be full-time students at GCCC and must be in good standing, with a 2.5 minimum grade point average. Enrollment is by permission only. Sponsor Stacey Carr, stacey.carr@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9466.
HALO
The Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) is organized for the purpose of promoting cooperation between students of various ethnic groups and to sponsor awareness programs that involve all students in activities and social functions. Membership is open to any student. Sponsors: Johana Gonzalez, johana.gonzalez@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9674, and Vicky Reyes, vicky.reyes@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9788.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB (I-CLUB)
The purpose of this club shall be to foster fellowship among all students, promoting dialogue towards intercultural understanding, enriching the campus & the Garden City Community through cultural meetings and events. Sponsor: Cayla Thomlinson, cayla.thomlinson@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9743.
INTRAMURALS
An intramural athletic program is available for students who wish to participate in an extra-curricular activity. The program, operated by the Student Activities Coordinator & students, offers various activities including basketball, dodge ball, sand volleyball, volleyball, flag football, Soccer, softball, pickle ball, etc. Student interest may provide for additional activities. Scholarships are offered to those students who are full-time students, maintain 2.5 GPA, help run intramural games & are able to meet once a week for planning are eligible. Sponsor: Britnie Novack, britnie.novack@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9690.
MEAT JUDGING TEAM
The GCCC meat judging team began in 1988. Overall, meat judging was started as a way for students to utilize industry concepts and equations to compete with other Colleges and universities with an animal science curriculum. Many industry leaders look for the career traits that meat judging team members have, including decision-making, note-taking, communication, and time management skills. Team members are awarded books and tuition scholarships for two years. Sponsor: Dr. Clint Alexander, clint.alexander@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9527.
PHI THETA KAPPA
The national honor society for two-year Colleges promotes scholarship, fellowship, and service for students who are invited to membership. Students who earn a 3.5-4.0 cumulative grade point average and who have completed twelve hours toward a degree program are invited to membership each semester. Active chapter members participate in the Honors Study, chapter social activities, and service projects for the campus and community. Opportunities are also available for participation in activities with other chapters and on the state and national level. Members of the Alpha Xi Upsilon Chapter are recognized at graduation and in several activities during the year on campus. Sponsors: Winsom Lamb, winsom.lamb@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9589 and Tammy Hutcheson, tammy.hutcheson@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9623.
PRISM
PRISM is an acronym for Promoting Respect and Inclusion of Social Minorities. The purpose of this organization is to promote awareness, understanding, and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, questioning, and transgender issues at the GCCC campus and GC Community through advocacy, social activities, and community service. Contact: Brian McCallum, brian.mccallum@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-0419 and Michael Knutson, michael.knutson@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9644.
QUIZ BOWL TEAM
Quiz Bowl is a traveling team, similar to Scholars Bowl, that competes with other community colleges in state and national tournaments throughout the school year. Tournament questions include topics from community college curricula, including literature, social and physical sciences, math, geography, art, music, history, pop culture, current events, and sports. Scholarships for competitive players are available.
Sponsors: Cody Cundiff (620) 276-9582, cody.cundiff@gcccks.edu and Haley York (620) 276-9643 or haley.york@gcccks.edu.
SCIENCE & MATH CLUB
The Science and Math Club at Garden City Community College exists to promote knowledge and appreciation of science and math among GCCC students. This is done by promoting science and math through activities and events, such as demonstrations, learning how to use and then using 3D printers and software, and attending community events with science-related activities. Sponsor: Nicole Dick, nicole.dick@gcccks.edu (620) 276-9686.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Scholarships are offered for those students willing to work an average of twelve hours a week at the Student Center Game Room and assist in the advertising and overseeing of student activities. All students are encouraged to apply but only those who can maintain a 2.0 GPA and are full-time students are eligible.
Past SAC events include; air hockey tournaments, game nights with pizza, ping-pong tournaments, pool tournaments, etc. Sponsor: Britnie Novack, britnie.novack@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9690.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
SGA is the student representative governing body of the College. It meets each week for discussion of campus activities, problems, and necessary improvements. Scholarships are offered for executive (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations) students. All students are encouraged to apply but only those who can maintain a 3.0 GPA and are full-time students are eligible. Students are encouraged to participate in both the SGA and the activities it sponsors. Sponsor: Britnie Novack, britnie.novack@gcccks.edu, (620) 276-9690.
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