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Clubs and Organizations
Your experiences as a full or part time college student are a unique period in your life. You will manage classes, work, and other responsibilities all while establishing new friendships with your classmates. Clubs are designed to add value to life on and off campus. You will find endless opportunities to:
- meet others, make connections, gain social contacts, establish friendships
- Participate exciting experiences while learning about yourself and the world around you
- develop and hone vital leadership skills
- transfer classroom theory into practice
- build your resume and portfolio
- discover your values, potential and campus spirit
As a member of the QCC Community, we know you will contribute in working to make our campus even more vibrant. Below are a list of clubs at QCC. If you would like more information on how to join on when they meet, email Michael Beane at mbeane [at] qcc.mass.edu. If none of these Clubs interest you, start your own Club! Stop by the Fuller Student Center for more information on how to get started.
Anime & Gaming Club
The Anime and Gaming Club unites students in their hobbies of anime viewership and participatory gaming. Through these common interests, the club deepens its members' knowledge by engaging the rich culture of Japenese animation and interacting with the creativity of the characters and vast fictional worlds of electronic and tabletop gaming. To students with a fledging interest or lifelong passion, The Anime and Gaming Club offers comradery among peers sharing in the enjoyment of parsing these niche genres of entertainment.
ALANA (Americans of African, Latino, Asian, and Native American descent)
ALANA is a civic engagement student organization. It is open to all student members of the QCC Family. ALANA provides a space for its members to gain leadership and organizational skills. It also provides a space for them to discuss the social, cultural, and historical forces that have shaped their communities and identities. ALANA programming initiatives promote awareness of the intellectual and cultural production of Americans of African, Latino, Asian, and Native American descent.
ALANA sponsors a broad range of cultural programming and civic engagement initiatives. The QCC chapter of ALANA has a special interest in history and expressive culture. ALANA sponsors the Sankofa Lecture Series, as well as three annual poetry readings: Local Harvest (October), Worcester Women Poets (March), and the Worcester Poetry Showcase (April). ALANA collaborates with the School of Humanities and Education and the Worcester Country Poetry Association to sponsor these events. This distinctive contribution makes ALANA unique among student clubs at QCC and in the network of ALANA clubs in Worcester. ALANA participates in Crossing Boundaries, an annual conference sponsored by the network of ALANA clubs at several other colleges in the Worcester Consortium.
ALANA is dedicated to serving the civic, cultural, educational, and social needs and interests of its members, the QCC Family, and the city of Worcester.
Brothers and Keepers
The Brothers & Keepers Club is designed to assist students in obtaining the confidence, resources and skills needed to succeed academically and socially in the community and at Quinsigamond Community College. The club places emphasis on academic success and also addresses retention and transitional issues that impact college student development. The club is open to all males enrolled in the college.
Business and Entrepreneurship Club
The purpose of the Business and Entrepreneurship Club is to create the opportunity for all QCC students to expand their knowledge of business and entrepreneurship.
Chess Club
All students may be members of the Chess Club. They should have an interest in chess no matter what their level of knowledge. Members must remain in good academic standing with a QPA of 2.0 better.
Christian Student Union
The purpose of this organization is glorify God on the Campus of Quinsigamond Community College by establishing and advancing a loving community of students and faculty that exists to know Jesus Christ and make him known through personal relationship with Christ, meaningful friendships with one another and engagement in Christ’s mission to impact the world.
Criminal Justice Club
The purpose is to provide all of the students of the college community with a liaison to the various criminal justice professions including but not limited to: police, probation, prison/correctional, legal, and all other local, county, state and federal public safety and legal professions
Dental Hygiene Club
The Student American Dental Hygiene Association is composed of the College’s First and Second Year Dental Hygiene students. The Association’s purpose is to promote professionalism and maintain active participation in the American Dental Hygiene Association. Dental Assisting Students maintain active participation in the American Dental Assisting Association.
The Dental Clubs are dedicated to promoting Dental Health Education and service in the community. The Dental Clubs are open to students registered in the Dental Programs and are comprised of three clubs:
- First Year Dental Hygiene Club
- Second Year Dental Hygiene Club
- Dental Assisting Club
Early Childhood Education Club
The Early Childhood Education Club offers students enrolled in the Early Childhood Program an opportunity to support their profession, families, and children in this community. Students plan and participate in field trips to enhance their professional knowledge and raise funds for families in need through a holiday toy drive. Also as members of the Worcester Association for the Education of the Young Child, students participate with the community in celebrating the Week of The Young Child.
Engineering Club
Discuss environmental, technological, and safety issues and their effects on the community and society.
Gateway to College Club
The purpose of this organization will be to create a safe environment for all the current/graduated students of the GTC program along with students transitioning from high school to college. In addition the club members will assist the GTC staff in outreach and other special projects.
Human Service Club
The purpose of this club is to promote an interest in Human Service activities among students. Students are involved in advocacy, outreach, and fund raising, which support student efforts to participate in activities such as meetings and conferences throughout the state and the nation.
Human Services Honor Society
This is a QCC sponsored honors society for those in the human services field.
Music Club
Music Club is an all-out, highly strung, beat bashing club, that’s all about the music. Anyone can join. There are three factions to Music Club: performing, appreciation, and learning. For anyone who has always wanted to sing, or play an instrument in front of a crowd, music club offers many opportunities to do so. Or if you like music, but are not interested in performing or learning, a group within Music Club meets weekly to discuss music, whether your taste are current, older, or classical. All discussions are welcome. And then there are those who only wish to learn. If you have ever thought of learning an instrument but never gave it a try, Music Club is a great place to learn. We hold weekly lessons, at no cost, for anyone that is interested. No matter what genre you’re into music club does it all! If you have the passion we have the music.
Nursing Club
This club is designed to provide its members with an opportunity to identify with the nursing profession and to foster intellectual, educational and social activities related to nursing. The club’s outstanding event of the year is the candlelight pinning ceremony
The “Open Door” Newspaper
The Open Door is QCC's newspaper and is published monthly. Look to the Open Door for important updates from various student offices, educational departments, as well as general campus news and happenings. Readers can expect to find helpful information on many aspects of the college as well as sports and entertainment news. It is a student run publication supervised by staff and the editor. All students are encouraged to contribute on a free-lance basis or make a commitment to be a staff member. We welcome photographs, drawings, poetry, creative writing, opinion pieces, other contributions, and suggestions. Deadlines and submission information can be found on the inside page of the paper. Contact us at opendoor [at] qcc.mass.edu, or stop by the office in the Fuller Student Center.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for Community and Junior Colleges. The purpose of this scholastic society is to recognize and encourage fellowship, scholarship, leadership, and service among two-year college students. In pursuit of these ideals, its members enter into an intellectual and cultural fellowship that extends beyond a particular campus to regional and national networks.
Through the achievement of high academic standards, recognized qualities of good citizenship, leadership, and service, Phi Theta Kappa members enrich not only themselves but their colleges, their communities, and their society. For eligibility, Quinsigamond students are required to be enrolled in an associate degree program or certificate program, have a 3.5 QPA, have earned at least 16 academic credits, be of good moral character with recognized qualities of citizenship. The on-campus chapter is Alpha Zeta Theta. It is, indeed, an honor for students to be selected to this prestigious organization.
To learn more, visit our Phi Theta Kappa Website.
Pride Alliance
Membership is open to anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. The purpose of the Alliance is to increase awareness and understanding of gay and lesbian issues on campus and to give members a safe and open forum for discussion. Members share experiences and information about community happenings, and they work together on planning educational programs and social events.
Psi Beta
QCC sponsors a local chapter of Psi Beta, a national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges. The QCC Psi Beta chapter regularly meets along with the Psychology Club and provides the same opportunities for engaging with psychology as does the Psychology Club. However, members of Psi Beta receive additional benefits, such as recognition for academic excellence and eligibility to win Psi Beta awards. Due to its status as an honor society, students must meet certain standards of academic excellence to join. For more information contact chapter advisor Professor Valarie Clemente at vclemente [at] qcc.mass.edu and visit the Psi Beta website at www.psibeta.org.
Psychology Club
The QCC Psychology club provides an opportunity for students to engage in psychology beyond the classroom. It provides a point of social contact for students interested in psychology and organizes numerous activities related to psychology. Recent activity highlights include organized participation in community outreach efforts and fund raising to provide guidance and support to local populations, awareness raising initiatives about suicide, and sponsorship of a guest lecture series in psychology. The club is open to all QCC students. For more information contact chapter advisor Professor Valarie Clemente at vclemente [at] qcc.mass.edu
Quinsigamond Activities Committee
The Quinsigamond Activities Committee will assist the Office of Student in the planning and implementation of all ongoing social, cultural, and recreational activities at Quinsigamond Community College.
Radiologic Technology Club
The purpose of this club is to provide the College community with a liaison to the profession of Radiologic Technology and, specifically, to the Quinsigamond Radiologic Technology Program. The club serves as a vehicle to introduce its members to local, state, and national Radiologic Technology organizations and provide through social and educational functions, a means of expanding its members’ knowledge and appreciation of the profession.
Respiratory Care Club
This club provides a vehicle for Respiratory Therapy students to become further integrated into the student body outside the health programs. Its objectives are to promote group cohesiveness and personal growth, promote the respiratory care profession, and sponsor various fund raising events that will support students’ efforts to attend educational meetings.
S.H.E. (Support, Help, Encourage)
Support, Help and Encourage (S.H.E.) is a club envisioned to support help and encourage women in their academic, personal, and professional endeavors at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC). Providing participants with connections and opportunities to network within the QCC family communities. We strive to have fun and discuss relevant issues that pertain to women’s well-being.
Theatre Guild
The QCC Theatre Guild exists to provide students an opportunity to assist in the development of plays for theatrical productions on campus. The theatre group looks to produce a play in the spring along with other events throughout the year. Students are encouraged to become involved in all areas of play production from set design to taking the lead.
Veterans Club
The purpose of this club is to provide an array of support for veterans, their family members and students who are serving in the armed forces through activities on campus and in the community. The veterans club also provide members with comprehensive support services.