Clubs and Organizations

Explore your interests, meet people, and develop valuable leadership and organizational skills. Guided and funded by the Student Government Association, each club and organization receives guidance from a full-time faculty or staff advisor. Current and recent clubs and organizations are listed below. Click each for information.

Want to join a club?
Stop by the Office of Student Involvement located in the Student Union (Room 3208) for more information.

Fall 2023 Clubs

Provide students with extra- curricular understanding of Accounting, Audit, Tax & Consultancy as a Career and the Types of Situations with which Accounting experience is requisite.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays Common Hour – Alternative weeks with the Economics and Investments Club
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

The AI Club serves as a place of community for discussing, learning about, and working on topics related to machine learning and artificial intelligence across disciplines. Meeting activities include discussions of current events in AI, professor talks, tutorials, and workshops.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:25 pm
Meeting Location: Technology Center, Room 8376
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Alpha Beta Gamma is an international business honor society for students who have completed 15 credits, have earned a 3.0-grade point average both overall and in business courses, and are pursuing a degree in business (including Office Technologies and Hospitality and Tourism). Student members are eligible for several business scholarships and are recognized at an annual ceremony.

Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: Contact Advisor
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The Anti-Discrimination Club primarily centers its efforts on combating discrimination on campus. We achieve this by educating students about the various manifestations of discrimination. At our club meetings, students are encouraged to contribute ideas for discussion topics. To address discrimination on campus comprehensively, we employ outreach strategies, such as distributing captivating flyers throughout the campus. These flyers will provide guidance on how to respond when someone encounters discrimination. Furthermore, we are excited to host influential speakers from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds who will share their insights into discrimination, enhancing our understanding of this issue. This is a student-run club, so students will really be able to contribute their ideas/concerns and really be apart of both the educational and outreach aspects of the club!

Meeting Time: Every other Thursday from 12:30-1:20
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

RCC Art Club’s mission is to organize and execute art events on campus, art events in the community, and take field trips to art museums and galleries in NYC and surrounding area.

Meeting Time: Bimonthly on Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Zoom and in-person
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

The mission of the Campus Players is to explore and highlight the talent and creativity of our students through a variety of Visual and Performing Arts mediums, including Theatre, Film, Music, Dance, Musical Theatre and Cinema!

Meeting Time: Occasional Thursday meetings at common hour, to be shared in email threads. Rehearsals for the production are daily and at 7pm.
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The objective of this chapter/club is to promote the science of chemistry in and around the SUNY Rockland community. The club helps to obtain experience in preparing technical material, fosters professional spirit and instills professional pride in chemical sciences. Activities include: webinars, experiments and chemical research.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Meeting Location: Contact Advisor
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

To give students at Rockland Community College the opportunity to learn and play chess in a casual, fun, and friendly environment. We also encourage competitive play for those who seek it.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1221
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To provide fellowship, bible studies and events in the Christian traditions.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic II, Room 2215
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

The Computer Science Club at Rockland Community College is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of computer science enthusiasts. We offer students opportunities to expand their knowledge, collaborate on innovative projects, network with students sharing same interest. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced coder, join us to explore, learn, and connect in the exciting world of computer science!

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The mission of the Criminal Justice Club is to create an opportunity for students to learn about the criminal justice profession and those impacted by the criminal justice system.

Meeting Time: Two Tuesdays per month at 12:30 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Our main purpose is to develop and encourage computer security awareness and application by providing students with the tools and education they need to advance their computer security careers. To accomplish this goal, we organize community outreach programs about security related topics, host tech talks and guest speakers and participate in security related competitions and conventions. We hope to increase the overall knowledge of all SUNY Rockland Community College students in an effort to help them be better prepared to protect themselves.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:40 – 1:30 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

The mission is to let students have fun with video games and watch movies.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: Technology Center, Room 8171
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The purpose of this club is to organize groups to play Role-Playing Games like, but not limited to, Dungeons and Dragons. It will attempt to provide members with the resources necessary to do this. All new or experienced players are welcome.

Meeting Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Meeting Location: Student Union, Room 3217
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The Club has discussions on the current economic issues, and have a Howthemarketworks investment contest

Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday, 12:40 – 1:25 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1214
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To provide opportunities for interested students to come together and explore applications of engineering through hands-on projects, field trips, and other related events.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1209
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To provide students with extra curricular activities related to entrepreneurship and small business organization and start-up.

Meeting Time: Tuesday’s common hour – alternating weeks with the Economics & Investments club
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

We want to provide a safe space to students offering support and new experiences through educational presentations, workshops and fun activities both in and out of campus.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1230
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To build housing with low income families.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic II, Room 2215
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To promote the Haitian culture.

Meeting Time: Thursdays
Meeting Location: Academic II, Room 2109
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Hillel is a club that welcomes all students and specifically caters to Jewish students looking for a familiar community. Hillel also provides Jewish knowledge and Jewish experiences to the broader student population.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic II, Room 2202
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The Honors Newsletter Club looks to educate both the RCC community and the Rockland County community about the Sam Draper Honors Program and its many students. By learning more about the Sam Draper Honors Program, we hope that more students feel inspired to join. By joining the Honors Newsletter club, students will have the opportunity to advance their creativity, photography, writing, graphic design, and gain greater leadership skills.

Meeting Time: Fridays, 2:00 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1216
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

RCC honors student-run podcasting club. Our mission is to give students a chance to voice their experiences and opinions, address academic/mental well-being, dispute societal standards, and discuss relevant topics in the world, as well as on campus. In this club the goal is for everyone to learn how to create a podcast, brainstorm ideas, get students on campus involved through interviews, and be able to freely express their ideas.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Black Box Theater (Cultural Arts Center, Room 7100)
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

This cub will help students become more social, be more comfortable with public speaking or just simply have fun by leading them through various improv games.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Black Box Theater (Cultural Arts Center, Room 7100)
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

RCC’s award-winning literary magazine, is published annually by students and faculty members. It contains student art and photography as well as fiction, poetry, essays and other creative writing by students.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2:00 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

The purpose of International club is to support students on campus with other cultures. It provides an opportunity for everyone of different nationalities and backgrounds to come together. It’s a safe space for minorities and those who just want to embrace many cultures.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:40 – 1:15 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The Marketing Club is working to promote the College and student voice through digital and print advertising. We are the student voice through promotion of the many amazing things happening on campus.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm
Meeting Location: Contact Advisor
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To provide and maintain an organic garden space on campus for the RCC community. We plant seeds and seedlings that are optimal for the time of season, and direct students in supporting and caring for the veggie and flower plants to harvest. Also important is space and fence maintenance, pond, and growing beds for optimal harvest success. We also pay attention to and identify wild edible plants and other plants of interest like milkweed that attract butterflies and praying mantis eggs.

Meeting Time: Fridays, 2:45 – 5:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1115 and outside at garden
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The poetry club provides a space for students to engage with poetry in new and exciting ways! We will write poetry with guidance from our Faculty Advisor, Dr. Nolan (RCC’s resident faculty poet), share ideas and inspiration, and read poems both from each other and established poets.

Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday during common hour 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: TBD
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Psi Beta’s mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of all students at two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.

Meeting Time: Biweekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The Memore Fit and Wellness Club is dedicated to promoting fitness and wellness by offering weightlifting workshops to teach different exercise forms and providing valuable nutritional advice and information. Our mission is to help people in their fitness journey or who are just curious about learning something new. We will be measuring our success by the happiness and progress of our members as they become the best versions of themselves. We aim to foster a thriving community while continuously improving the wellness of our students.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Promote the value of history including local history through club meetings and discussions as well as participate in campus wide events.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 12:00 pm virtually
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The RCC School Idol Club is looking to bring all those who want to be idols a chance to shine, and giving those who love idols a chance to share their love for them.

Meeting Time: biweekly for non performing members and weekly for performing members
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Stepping is a form a dance that is usually looked over, our mission is to give it the attention it deserves . By bringing together a group of people who want to showcase a talent that grabs immediate attention.

Meeting Time: Tuesday, 12:30 pm 4:00 – 6:00 pm; Wednesday, 2:00 – 6:00 pm; Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Meeting Location: Contact Advisor
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To construct robotic or related entities, and educate students on how to code.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Somos El Futuro (We are the Future) focuses on helping Hispanic and Latinos students with support, resources and opportunities to help them excel academically. The club offers workshops, a peer mentoring program and events to help students whether they’re struggling finically, academically, or emotionally.

Learn more about Somos el Futuro

Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

The purpose of the Student Nurses Association at Rockland Community College is essentially to provide a support group for our nursing students on campus. SNA is here to provide resources, support, and guidance throughout each student’s tenure in the program. SNA coordinates monthly workshops and activities throughout the semester for everyone to participate in.

Meeting Time: Monthly meetings at 1 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1201
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

We the members of the Rockland Community College Sustainability Club dedicate ourselves and our actions to the purpose of securing an enduring earth. We will work to raise awareness and promote discussion of sustainability and actively engage RCC and the Rockland County Community.

Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic II, Room 2207
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

  • To provide a forum on campus for students who are interested in a career in teaching.
  • The opportunity to be amongst students who are working toward similar academic
    success.
  • The ability to provide assistance to new or current students who are interested in a career in teaching.
  • To be part of a group that provides an educational and fun learning environment.

Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: TBD
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To empower aspiring entrepreneurs with a holistic understanding of online and offline modern business practices. Drawing from firsthand experience in starting and scaling businesses, the club will provide comprehensive insights into leveraging the internet, mastering face-to-face networking, understanding the intricacies of brick-and-mortar operations, and crafting impactful brand stories. Our mission is to cultivate a community of versatile future business leaders who can seamlessly navigate digital and physical business landscapes, capitalizing on opportunities in both realms to drive entrepreneurial success.

Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: TBD
Advisor Contact: [email protected], [email protected]

At the Veterans Club, our mission is to extend a welcoming hand to veterans who may not yet know about our organization and access to benefits available to them. We are dedicated to ensuring that every veteran in our community is aware of the support, camaraderie, and resources that we provide.

Meeting Time: Every other Thursday, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Meeting Location: Academic I, Room 1105
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

To welcome and encourage all students to participate in a fun activity.

Meeting Time: Tuesday and Thursday
Meeting Location: Fieldhouse
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

At Rockland Community College’s Women In Business (WIB) Club, our mission is to cultivate a supportive community that empowers women in the pursuit of successful careers. We are committed to promoting gender equality in the workplace by providing essential skills and resources. Our club serves as a nurturing environment where members can learn, grow, and network. Through knowledge-sharing, different learning programs, and social events, we inspire our members to embrace all different types of challenges. By fostering meaningful relationships and offering guidance, we aim to help women achieve their aspirations and thrive in the business world.

Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: TBD
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

This mission is to build confidence, leadership, community spirit, and the necessary business skills to succeed no matter what educational or career path they may choose.

Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: Contact Advisor
Advisor Contact: [email protected]

Student BOARDS

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a group of dedicated student leaders that represents and expresses the needs of all students so their college experience achieves the optimum balance between education and involvement. We ensure that RCC students’ needs and concerns are met. This body oversees student activities fees that are allocated to various clubs and events on campus. The SGA is composed of 5 Executive Board members, 10 Sophomore Senators, and 10 Freshman Senators.

Mission Statement
The Student Government Association of Rockland Community College is determined to advocate for the student body, representing the voice of the student’s academic needs. As student leaders, the Student Government Association will seek to involve its peers in some form of extracurricular activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their college experience and instilling more school spirit. We feel that by encouraging student involvement, it will assist the entire College in working toward the common goal of making our school even better than what it is today.

Our mission…

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a committed student-led college programming organization responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and hosting various social, cultural, educational and entertainment events on and off campus. In addition, SAB oversees all student clubs and organizations and acts as their liaison with the Student Government Association (SGA). SAB provides a resource that encourages organization, communication, friendship, and leadership.

Leadership Programs

Eleanor’s Community College Emerging Leaders (ECCEL) Program is an intensive leadership and service based program hosted at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill. This program is partnered with four community colleges in the lower Hudson Valley area: Dutchess Community College, Orange County Community College, Ulster County Community College, and Rockland Community College. A maximum of 9 students from each community college each year are selected for this opportunity. ECCEL prepares students to lead in all aspects of their lives – personal, academic, professional and community. With a focus on self-discovery, skill development, experiential learning and global citizenship, the program will contribute significantly to students’ academic achievement and workforce success and prepare them to lead in a global society. Students complete 3 weekend retreats, a networking dinner and workshop, and a community impact project at each institution. Students accepted into ECCEL become Louis B. Greenspan Scholars and receive special certificates of completion in June at the programs close.

Program benefits include:

  • $300 stipend for full program completion
  • A section for ECCEL on your co-curricular transcript
  • Invaluable leadership training useful for your future career
  • An invitation to the Outstanding Student Service Awards Ceremony
  • Experience to include on your resume

The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at Rockland Community College was started in 2019. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members.

Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2021 we have 546 members who have access to:

The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life.
If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:

  • Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
  • Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
  • Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.
  • Access to private networking events.

Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. You can contact Elizabeth Perez ([email protected]). If you have any other questions, visit nsls.org to chat with a team member or email ([email protected]).

What do I have to do to become inducted?
Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace.

Is this recognized on campus?
We are a Student Involvement program sponsored by the SGA. As of 2021, we had 546 in our chapter and there are more than 1.4 million members nationwide.

Honors Societies

Business leaders know the value of serving others. RCC’s chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society, has embraced that credo. Club members volunteer for community events like the Good Samaritan Blood Drive, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk, Walk for Domestic Abuse, and a toy drive for underprivileged kids. They expand their knowledge of the corporate world with visits to places like the Museum of American Finance on Wall Street. Guest speakers from the local business community offer first-hand insights and advice.

Beta Beta Beta provides opportunities for students to develop their interests in the wide-ranging field of biology. Members are encouraged to participate in research activities and have presented their findings at such recognized events as the SUNY Innovative Exploration Forum and the Beta Beta Beta NE-1 District Convention. Members also select their own field trips and community events, such as the Body World Exhibition in NYC, Earth Day events, and various hikes in Rockland County. At meetings, club members read and discuss scholarly journals in various biological topics and complete research experiments.

International honor society founded in 1911. Membership exceeds 1.2 million worldwide.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Take advantage of many rewarding opportunities on campus and in the community for PTK members. The PTK induction ceremony for new members is in late April. Come to our Fall and Spring information sessions and learn more. Eligibility requirements include a minimum 3.6 GPA and 12 credits earned with no incomplete grades.

The Sigma Chi Eta Speech Communication honor society offers a forum to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication. Students explore transfer and career options. Recent activities include theater presentations, symposia, panel discussions and visits by guest speakers. New members are inducted each Spring.

Leadership Programs

The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at Rockland Community College was started in 2019. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members.

Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. Our members have access to:

The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life.

If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:

  • Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
  • Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
  • Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.
  • Access to private networking events.

Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. You can contact Elizabeth Troutner at [email protected]. If you have any other questions, visit nsls.org to chat with a team member or email ([email protected]).

What do I have to do to become inducted?
Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace.

Is this recognized on campus?
We are a Student Involvement program sponsored by the SGA. As of 2021, we had 546 in our chapter and there are more than 1.4 million members nationwide.