Student organization directory

Student organizations can be an important part of your growth during your college career. Not only do they provide the resources needed to succeed in the world, they can give you some of the best people you’ve ever met, building friendships that last a lifetime.

Academic

Creative Writing Club

The Creative Writing Club creates a sense of community among those who love to write creatively, helps individual members improve their skills and creative writing abilities and supports the interests and activities of its members.

Advisor: David Ruderman, PhD
President: Milo Flood

Psychology Club

The objectives and purposes of the Psychology Club are to promote, enhance and further develop educational and social achievements and interests in psychology, influence the conditions under which prospective members are begin prepared for their professional role in society, and advance the interest and welfare of the prospective members. Activities sponsored by introspect including community service, volunteer work, bake sales, cookouts, ice skating, bonfires, bowling, movie nights and attending research conferences.

Advisor: Jim Wirth, PhD
President: Molly Rudduck

THE Engineering Technology Association

THEETA helps future engineers by creating a networking platform for BSET Engineers. Although the group does work to grow the community of Engineering Technology students at The Ohio State University, the group is open to students at COTC as well.

Advisor: Sandra Soto-Caban
President: Thomas Maul

Event Programming

Campus Activities Board (CAB)

CAB works together to brainstorm, discuss and plan social activities for the COTC and Ohio State Newark campus community.

Advisor: MaLisa Spring
President: Allie Nelson

Faith-Based

Cru Campus Ministry

The purpose of Cru is to help to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others.

Advisor: Percella Gualtieri
President: Sarah Daw

Journey Campus Ministry

Journey Campus Ministry is a unified body of students dedicated to the search for God’s purpose in our lives. This often means that we cannot be followers; rather, that we must set ourselves apart from what is considered to be the norm or present-day trend. We welcome all who want to obey what Jesus called the greatest two commandments; to love God and one another.

Advisor: Kenneth Madsen, PhD
President: Hannah Jacks

Honorary

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Each semester, eligible students meeting the minimal academic requirements will be invited to join COTC’s Alpha Theta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Membership provides opportunities for leadership, access to scholarships, fellowship and community service.

Advisor: Amanda Waser
President: Sophia Tosi

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Advisor: Chris Robinson, PhD
President: Bell Justice

Multicultural

African Student Association

The African Student Association (ASA) welcomes everyone with a willingness to learn about the African culture. ASA has the goal of creating a positive and fun vibe on campus while promoting and maintaining African culture, raising awareness at Ohio State Newark and COTC. Their vision is to empower, teach and unite African students and every student on campus.

Advisor: Rachida Labbas
President: Aaron Sakwa

Cultura Viva

Cultura Viva introduces the campus community to Latin/Hispanic culture while bringing light to challenges the Latin culture faces such as: immigration, language barriers and more. The group brings the campus community together by enjoining Latin/Hispanic activities and to raise funds for organizations that directly impact the Latino and the Hispanic community.

Advisor: Vorley Taylor
President: Maria Luisa Abreu Peraza

Pride Out Loud

Pride Out Loud establishes an all-inclusive alliance for the COTC and Ohio State Newark community to provide a safe and supportive environment for the exploration of issues pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity. The group will provide an environment that encourages social support for students, faculty and staff who may be dealing directly with such issues and to encourage social ties with other supportive students, faculty and staff.

Advisor: LaTashia Reedus
President: Danni Tsegaye

Student Cultural Council

The objectives and purposes of the Student Cultural Council (SCC) are to support designated programs offered by the Office of Multicultural Affairs through advertisements, demonstrations and participation as well as support other cultural and diverse organizations.

Advisor: Vorley Taylor
President: Malachi Hardison

Service

Help Our Planet Earth (HOPE) Club

HOPE Club enriches and enhances the university/college experience for students by providing the opportunity to assemble and create positive change on campus and within the Newark community, integrate the two communities and improve the atmosphere of the campus and Newark community while offering leadership and service opportunities to the Ohio State Newark and COTC students.

Advisor: Coryn Gonzales
President: Molly Rudduck

Special Interest

Active Minds

Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and to building strong campus culture and communities. Through education, research, advocacy and a focus on young adults. The group is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting changed in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued at The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. We believe no one should have to struggle alone. By empowering young adults to speak openly about mental health, we can reduce stigma, encourage help seeking, and prevent suicides.

Advisor: Stephanie Rowland
President: Chelsea Shipley

American Sign Language Student Organization

ASLSO provides a space for students to engage with one another through ASL, to promote deaf cultural awareness and to broaden ASL skills through campus and community engagement activities.

Advisor: Jaime Bruner
President: Rachel Howard

Crochet Club

The Crochet Club provides a social outlet outside of the classroom for students to gather together and create handmade items. The organization also recognizes the group as an opportunity to boost the mental health of its members, allowing for a lifelong passion for the arts and providing a way to give back to the local community with handmade items.

Advisor: Amy Mangus
President: Theodore Garret

Ghosts & What Not

The purpose and objective of the Ghosts & What Not student organization is to investigate paranormal activity and explore haunted locations. Members will gather evidence of unexplained phenomena and create a community of people with similar interests.

Advisor: Rachel Brandenburg
President: Dash Dunmire

Table Top Role Playing Game Club (TTRPGC)

TTRPGC develops and maintains a social community of individuals with an interest in role playing games and lore and provides a space for members to engage with others and find a community of other RPG players for entertainment and relaxation.

Advisor: Cheryl Cash
President: Nichelle Dunn