CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Trocaire experience extends far beyond the classroom with an array of extracurricular activities from which to choose to meet your particular interests. Take part in activities with students like you - including those non-traditional students with family and work obligations.

Student clubs and organizations evolve from either personal interests and needs or academic interests.  Those funded through the student life fee must have an advisor and have bylaws on file in the Student Activities Office.  Trocaire will recognize only those clubs/organizations whose purpose is in accord with the philosophy and mission of the college.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA – PBL College Division

PBL is the premier business education association preparing students for careers in business and success in life. With 11,000 active members, 500 college and University Chapters and 1000 advisers, PBL is one of the largest collegiate business student organizations in the nation. PBL offers you:

• Career preparation through conferences and networking with business and community leaders.
• Student scholarships from business partners, as well as recognition through specialized membership and career development programs.
• State and national leadership conferences.
• Competitions in more than 50 different business, technology and skill competitive events.

Membership is open to any Trocaire student.

Advisor Hal P. Kingsley, Room 352 

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSING ASSOCIATION (NSNA)

Trocaire Student Nurses Association is a recognized constituent of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). As such its purposes are:

• To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of health care.
• To provide programs representative of fundamental interests and concerns to nursing students.
  
• To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, his/her responsibility for health care of people in all walks of life.

Membership is open to students currently in Nursing and those students already accepted into the program.

Advisor: Mary Ann Deb, Room 245.

PHI THETA KAPPA

Alpha Pi Eta, the Trocaire chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, is an international honor society for two-year colleges. A formal induction ceremony is held in the fall semester.  Membership is based upon a cumulative average of 3.50, service to others, and commitment to the local chapter. New members are invited into this prestigious organization each year.

Co-Advisors: Tony Funigiello, Room 122 or Ann Smith, Room 341

PRACTICAL NURSING CLUB (SPNA)

The focus of the LPN Club is to enhance the academic experience of students pursuing studies in the practical nursing field. The Club provides a level of social enjoyment and support for its members. SPNA participates in community service activities. All SPNA club members are also members of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services, Inc. Membership is open to students currently in the Practical Nursing Program.

Advisor: Linda Andreessen, Room 430.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CLUB

The Radiologic Technology Club was organized for the following purposes:

• To provide the students enrolled in or entering the Radiologic Technology Program with current information pertinent to their professional development as well as promoting a positive attitude and reinforcement of the Code of Ethics of Radiologic Technologists.
• To inform members of the continuing educational and career opportunities available in the field of diagnostic imaging.
• To provide opportunities for social and academic interaction with fellow students, faculty and guest speakers in the field.
• To enhance students academically by providing support and assistance for their personal education.

Advisor:  Carol Weber, Room 342

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The purpose of this organization is to be the voice of the students as it pertains to quality of student life at Trocaire, to encourage self-government, and to promote responsibility, dedication, and cooperation among the students and in their relations with the faculty and administrative offices of the College. The Student Activities Coordinator serves as the advisor to the Student Association.

If you are interested in becoming a Student Leader or would like to join the Student Association - please stop by the Student Activities office, Room 122.

Advisor: Tony Funigiello, Room 122

The club is expressly for Early Childhood Education students.  The group aims to bring together students both to promote professional growth as well as to advocate for children and the Early Childhood Profession.

Advisor: Elaine Davis, Room 413