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.

In order to assure that student interests are represented in college governance, representative students sit on several college committees, including the Board of Trustees, Extended Cabinet, the Security Advisory Committee as well as other planning groups as needed. Many of the student representatives for these committees are filled from the members of the Student Association.

DIVERSITY CLUB

The Diversity Club is forming in the fall of 2009 as an opportunity for students to share their cultures and preferences with the college community. A more formal description of this club will be written once the club meets.

Advisors:

Brandon J. Supernault, Transit Road Campus Room 102

Tony Funigiello, Choate Campus Room 129

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 (open to any Trocaire student).

Advisor Hal P. Kingsley, Room 101 (Transit Road) ext. 2558

HOSPITALITY CLUB

"Bring all students that have an interest in the hospitality industry together. Through fundraisers and community events the Trocaire Hospitality Club will work together to raise money for scholarships, field trips, and other initiatives that will benefit the college and local communities. Similar to any successful hospitality venture, the Trocaire Hospitality Club will embrace the importance of professionalism, teamwork, diversity, and communication."

• The Trocaire Hospitality Club was organized for the following purposes:
• To provide all students with an interest in the hospitality industry a place for social and professional networking.
• To provide club members with the academic tools to become successful leaders in the Hospitality Industry.

Advisor: Brandon J. Supernault, Transit Road Campus Room 102

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, Choate Campus Room 245

ORIENTATION LEADERS

Orientation leaders are recruited each year to help our incoming students at orientation. The responsibilities of the orientation leader includes; registration, answering new student questions, setup, cleanup, public speaking, and leading our new students through the orientation process. This essential function of orientation is critical to the success of the orientation process. Leaders are needed for orientations at both campuses.

Advisor: Tony Funigiello, Choate Campus Room 129

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY

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

Advisors:

Susan Horrocks, Choate Campus, Room 417

Brandon Supernault, Transit Campus, Room 207

POETRY CLUB

The Poetry Club is open to ALL students who share an interest in poetry, literature, or writing. The Poetry Club developed with the following purposes in mind:

• To provide all students with an open forum for sharing their poetry and creative writings.
• To provide opportunities for social and academic interaction with fellow students, faculty, staff, and guest speakers.
• To provide students who are seeking to enhance their creative writing skills with opportunities for personal enrichment and creative development.
• To aid in the promotion of the College’s deep sense of education and collaboration within the community.

Advisors:

Emily S. Ryan, Adjunct Faculty

Mark S. Bialkowski, Librarian

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, Choate Campus 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, Choate Campus Room 342

The purpose of this organization is to be the voice of the students as it pertains to quality of student life at Trocaire. To help encourage self-government and promote responsibility, dedication, and cooperation among the students and in their relations with the faculty and administrative offices of the College. The Associate Dean of Students serves as the advisor to the Student Association. S.A. meets once a month and new members are always welcome.

Advisor: Coordinator of Student Activities, Choate Campus Room 133.

The Association of Student Surgical Technologists is a student organization that is committed to:

• Enhance the Surgical Technology Profession to ensure quality patient care.
• Exchange professional knowledge, expertise, and ideas in the field of Surgical Technology.
• Promote a high standard of Surgical Technology performance for quality patient care.
• Motivate interest in continuing education for Surgical Technologist’s.
• Fundraise for the annual Surgical Technology Pining Ceremony.
• Community service.
• Promote and maintain communication and cooperative relationships with other professional health care organizations.
• Encourage and explore the diversified role of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Advisors:

Linda Kerwin, Choate Campus Room 332

Kimberly Heeb, Choate Campus Room 333

Kathleen Strachan, Choate Campus Room 334

TROGREEN TEAM

The TroGreen Team was organized for the following purposes:

• To foster an environmental awareness among the students, faculty, and staff of Trocaire College.
• To inform members and non-members of various environmental initiatives, issues, and solutions that impacts the Trocaire community and the universal community as well.
• To promote an ecologically responsible college through campus-based initiatives such as paper and bottle recycling, waste reduction, car-pooling, and neighborhood clean-ups.
• To enhance the overall experience of students, faculty, and staff at Trocaire College.

Advisor: Ryan Hartnett, Choate Campus Room 406