Participating is a great way to meet new people, get involved and develop leadership skills.

Chartered Clubs and Organizations

The following is a list of chartered clubs and organizations. Remember, student interests change on a regular basis, so this list may change often. Check with the Student Activities Office for club contact information.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)/ Pre-Med Club
Advisor: Nick Kapp
(650) 738-4415
AMSA, also known as the Pre-Med Club, provides assistance and support for medical field majors and sponsors forums discussing health issues.

Anthropology Club
Advisor: Lori Slicton
(650) 738-4152
The Anthropology Club is for students who are interested in anthropology. All majors are welcome. Members can expect involvement in a wide array of activities: from educational presentations to diverse cultural programming.

Associated Students of Skyline College (ASSC)
(Student Government)
Advisor: Amory Cariadus
(650)738-4327
ASSC is Skyline College's student government organization. ASSC represents the interests of students to college and district administrators and campus committees, allocates funds to clubs, and works for the general welfare of students.

Black Student Union (BSU)
Advisor: Murrell Green
(650)378-7301x19184
BSU's goal is to establish a supportive and positive community for African American students and to increase campus awareness of issues related to the African American community. Membership is open to all students. Members can expect involvement in a wide array of activities ranging from cultural presentations to conferences.

Cosmetology Club
Advisors: Lori Biagi
(650)738-4420
The Cosmetology Club's main purpose is to assist cosmetology students to become more educated about and responsible and dedicated to their profession; raise funds to help support students in competitions, field trips and seminars; and generate money for scholarships.

Democrats Club

Differently-Abled Club
Advisor: Lucia Lachmayr
(650) 738-4146
The club's purpose is to spread awareness of people with disabilities and to provide a network for all students and a voice for advocacy.

Environmental Club

Filipino Student Union (FSU)
Advisor: Liza Erpelo
(650)738-4119
FSU's mission is to promote Filipino-American community ties and instill in students an appreciation for the Filipino history and culture.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Advisor: Alec Bates
(650)738-4374
GSA was established to increase the visibility of gays, lesbians and bisexual students on campus and to dispel heterosexist myths. The club is a resource for gays on campus to meet in a safe, discreet environment and to discuss pertinent issues.

Hermanos Club
Advisor: Pablo Gonzalez
(650)738-4139
The Hermanos Club is designed to promote education in the Latino community. The club discusses, advocates for and educates students and members of the community about issues that affect Latinos/Chicanos/Hispanics. The club provides services, creates unity, and promotes advocacy and education to the members of the campus.

Hoops Club
Advisor: Justin Piergrossi
(650)738-4367
Skyline Hoops serves the members of the college and community by offering opportunities to participate in the game of basketball. These opportunities are presented through youth camps, clinics and tournaments. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of the sport, the Skyline Hoops Club also promotes lifelong benefits of playing basketball.

Honors Transfer Club
Advisor: Katharine Harer
(650)738-4412
The Honors Transfer Club seeks to reflect the ideals and standards that the Honors Transfer Program emphasizes. The club's mission is to become the active link between the program and its students, to create a strong sense of community, to foster scholarship and academic excellence, and to communicate to the student body at large that the program is within their reach.

International Students Association
Advisor: Carla Campillo
(650) 738-4315
The club provides support for our international students, leadership opportunities and also a chance to make friends. The purpose is to integrate our members into the student body and to serve as an avenue for cultural exchange between local and foreign students as well as a model for tolerance.

Journalism Club
Advisor: Nancy Kaplan-Biegel
(650)738-4297
The Journalism Club was established with the dual purpose of fostering interest in journalism as a career path and of educating the campus on media literacy issues as they pertain to journalistic practices. Activities focus on providing further training for campus journalists, giving students interested in journalism as a career path more exposure to the field, and offering a forum to discuss ethical and professional issues.

Kababayan Dance Troupe
Adviser: Bonifacio Valera
(650) 738-4271

Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Advisor: Lucia Lachmayr
(650)738-4146
LASO cultivates future Latino leaders by promoting social and cultural awareness among its members and the Skyline community. LASO utilizes the experience of mentors and the knowledge gained through conferences, workshops and personal development to create a supportive environment that promotes student advancement.

Middle Eastern Club
Advisor: Johannes Masare
(650)738-4288
The Middle Eastern Club brings students of Middle Eastern cultures and non-Middle Eastern cultures together to encourage understanding and celebrations of all communities.

Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honor Society)
Beta Theta Omicron Chapter
Advisor: Christine Case
Pacific Heights 214
(650)738-4376
Phi Theta Kappa is an internationally acclaimed honor society serving two-year institutions that offer associate degree programs. Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate in which to exchange ideas and ideals,  lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Applications are available on the Skyline College Phi Theta Kappa Web site or in Pacific Heights 214. Please submit the application, along with an unofficial transcript, to the Phi Theta Kappa Office with a one-time membership fee of $65.00.

Photography Club
Advisor: Arthur Takayama
(650)738-4208
The Photo Club is committed to furthering the understanding and practice of photography as a significant visual art, including color, black and white, digital, and other methods. The Photo Club strives to play a creative role in the Skyline College community through skill-sharing workshops and weekly membership labs.

P.O.D.E.R.
(emPowering Ourselves to Demand Educational Rights)
Advisor: Jacquie Escobar
(650)738-4305
P.O.D.E.R's goal is to empower students to demand educational rights and to serve the community by promoting educational awareness specifically related to state laws and regulations.

Polynesian Club
Advisor: Leigh Anne Sippel
(650) 738-4408


Respiratory Therapy
Advisor: Ray Hernandez
(650)738-4457
The purpose of the Respiratory Club is to foster discussion among students about respiratory therapy related functions.

Running Club
Advisor: Sunny Diaz
(650)378-7301x19069
The Skyline Running Club is organized to further the understanding of the dynamics of running and walking as a significant part of health. Discussions and workshops on athletic attire, hydration and nutrition will assist all club members in obtaining their personal goals.

Science and Math Club
Advisor: Tiffany Reardon
(650)738-4244
The Science and Math Club meets to discuss subjects related to science and mathematics. It provides an environment that helps science and math majors follow an appropriate academic path related to their major. This club organizes field trips and activities that benefit members both recreationally and academically.

Skyline Fellowship (Christian)
Advisor: Eloisa Briones
(650)738-4227
The Skyline Fellowship provides an environment in which Christians of various denominations and affirmations may gather on campus to build friendships and encourage each other in their faith, and to provide opportunities for students unfamiliar with the Christian faith to learn more about Christianity.

Skyline Organization and Club Council (SOCC)
Advisor: Amory Cariadus
(650)738-4327
The S.O.C.C. provides student clubs and organizations a vital linkage between student groups, the A.S.S.C. and the campus community. The primary function of the S.O.C.C. is to aid tSkyline College clubs in providing quality activities and services that meet the needs of their membership, the student body and the campus community.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Advisor: Tiffany Reardon
(650)738-4244
SHPE's objective is to increase the success rate of Hispanic students majoring in Engineering, Computer Science and Math at Skyline College. It offers leadership opportunities for SHPE members. SHPE provides contacts and networking opportunities with local industries for employment and personal growth. Members are given the opportunity to create hands-on projects related to the field of engineering and to attend both regional and national conferences.

SPACE (Child Development Center's Club - Student Parent Association for Child Enrichment)
Advisor: Judy Heldberg
(650)738-7070
SPACE provides enriching and stimulating activities, as well as a positive environment, for children in the community.

United Nations
Advisor: Katharine Harer
(650)738-4412
This club fosters multicultural unity among our students and an understanding of international issues and provides outreach to the community.

Women in Transition (WIT)
Advisor: Lori Slicton
(650) 738-4157
The purpose of this organization is to educate community college students about the accomplishments of women and to integrate students into the current women's rights movement. It offers women opportunities to learn leadership skills through service to women's organizations on campus and in the community, and it provides a network for women and men to share life experiences and socialize.

Starting a New Club or Organization
Interested students can pick up a copy of the Student Organization and Club Manual from the Student Activities Office, Room 6212, or download the information from the Associated Students of Skyline College. The manual contains policy and procedure information, club rosters, advisor contracts and sample constitutions - everything you will need to get your new student group started. For more information about starting a new club, contact the ASSC Vice President at (650) 738-4327.

 


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