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Student Clubs

Joining a student organization at WCTC can help you to get the most out of your college experience by making professional contacts, meeting new people, making lifelong friends, and learning more about your profession. Additionally, involvement in student organizations helps hone leadership, team building, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills.

Many of WCTC's student organizations tie directly into a specific academic program area on campus. We also have several special interest organizations. Each organization has a staff or faculty advisor and student membership of 10 or more students. The Student Government Association provides financial support to the organizations through Student Activity Fees. Organization members identify all functions of their organization such as the constitution, programming, membership guidelines, and participation in state and national activities.

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Architectural Club

Purpose

The purpose of the Architectural Club is to further the development and awareness of students in the workforce in the Architectural Drafting/ Construction Technology field.

Advisor

Norman Menard - 262.691.5151

Barber Cosmetology Club

Purpose

The Barber Cosmetology Club was created to enhance a student’s education by providing experiential opportunities within the Barber/Cosmetology industry. Each student member is committed to moving the organization forward so students continue to have the opportunity to attend industry-related educational events.

Advisor

Kathleen Schauer, 262.695.3414

Campus Crusade for Christ

Purpose

The purpose of Campus Crusade for Christ is to bring glory to God by meeting the spiritual needs of interested students and faculty at WCTC. Campus Crusade for Christ provides an environment where any student may investigate the claims of Jesus Christ and consider how these claims affect their life.

Advisor

Vicki Walterman, 262.691.5104

Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)

Purpose

DECA is a student centered organization with a focus on preparing for careers in retail, sales, marketing, and business ownership.

The purpose of DECA is to serve its diverse international membership as a professional organization, providing leadership and career-oriented opportunities to develop and enhance tomorrow's leaders. DECA helps students make informed career choices by providing opportunities to explore fields as diverse as e-business/e-commerce, advertising, wholesaling, fashion/apparel, design, food/food service, advertising/ promotions, sports and entertainment, hospitality/ travel/ tourism, culinary arts, international marketing, business-to-business marketing and other management and marketing-oriented careers.

Get involved

Students - Grow as a leader. Strengthen your job skills. Meet new friends. Build your resume. Invest in your future. Contribute to your local community.

Industry Professionals and Alumni - we need you your expertise for competitive events and special networking opportunities. Plan to hire your next successful employee from DECA. Please contact our local advisors for more information.

Experience the Benefits of DECA

  • Leadership Development
  • Vocational Understanding
  • Civic Consciousness
  • Social Intelligence

Advisor

Greg Schneider - 262.691.5423
Ed Wierzbicki - 262.691.5434

Dental Assisting Club

Purpose

The object of the Dental Hygiene Assisting Club is to advance the careers of dental assistants and to promote the dental-assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing, and professional activities that enhance the delivery of quality dental healthcare to the public.

Advisor

Diane Turner - 262.691.5272

Dental Hygiene Club (SADHA)

Purpose

The purpose of SADHA is to assist students in realizing the importance of the Dental Hygienist's role in community service efforts and continuing education.

Advisor

Pamela Brilowski - 262.691.5561

Diversity Club

Purpose

The WCTC Student Diversity Club promotes the understanding of social, religious, racial, and economic cultures and seeks to create a welcoming environment for all students.  We believe in valuing our similarities and differences in that diversity enriches everyone.

Advisors

Beth Felch, 262.691.5023
Manuel Santos, 262.691.5395

Education Club

Purpose

The purpose of the Education Club is to promote the importance of "Early Childhood Education" within the WCTC community as well as the community at large.

Advisor

Karrie Aleshire - 262.691.5428

Electronics Technology Club

Purpose

The Electronics Technology Club provides a H.A.M.M. radio for anyone who wants to use it. Current club members help new members with projects. The club takes field trips related to the electronics industry.

Advisor

Jesse Stuller - 262.691.5573

Fire Service Organization

Purpose:

  • Further firefighter education outside of class
  • Network within the community
  • Discuss employment opportunities and strategies
  • Build stronger relationships among local fire departments
  • Inform WCTC as a whole about fire safety and prevention via flyers, posters, booths, etc.
  • Inform high school students, college students, firefighters currently on local fire departments, and any other persons interested in the fire service program about the Fire Protection Technician Associate Degree at WCTC.
  • Hold fundraising activities to support the organization and to help start scholarship funds to deserving firefighters in the Fire Protection Technician Associate Degree at WCTC.
  • Volunteer projects to help the school.

Advisor

Tom Schlei - 262.691.5187

Hospitality and Culinary Club

Purpose

The purpose of the Hospitality and Culinary Club is to promote professionalism among club members; develop and use club resources and talents to increase club member's knowledge of the Hospitality/Culinary Industry; and to improve human relations through club and industry interaction.

Advisor

Randy Grippe - 414.704.0580
Mic Pietrykowski - 262.691.5303

Industrial Maintenance Technician Club

Purpose

The Industrial Maintenance Technician Club (IMT-C) is a student-based occupational organization that promotes the importance of industrialized maintenance through leadership, organization, community service, and demonstrations.

Club activities focus on career awareness and exploration for current and future students and the general public. In addition to promoting industrial classes at the high school level and stressing the importance of technical skills, the club also partners with local business and industry.

Advisor

Pam Fox

Interior Design Club

Purpose

The purpose of the Interior Design Club is to explore, gather, and share ideas through the achievements and goals set by the club. The Interior Design Club mission is to raise needed funds to offset costs for field trips, guest speaker honorariums, and offer funding for community service projects. The goal is to strive for teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie within our organization.

Advisor

Brooks Kyler-Eberlein - 262.691.5307

Kappa Theta Rho (Law Enforcement Organization)

Purpose

The purpose of LEO is to increase awareness of police duties and responsibilities; to obtain education and training in law enforcement and procedures; and promote a cooperative learning environment with law enforcement agencies.

Advisor

Christopher Campbell

Medical Assistants Club (MAC)

Purpose

The Medical Assistant Club is an occupational student club formed to develop leadership skills, foster teamwork and citizenship, provide liaison between MA students and other campus organizations, promote occupational education, and develop community service and recreational, social, and cultural activities.

Advisor

Maribeth Blankenheim - 262.691.5397

Metal Fabrication/Welding Club

Purpose

The Metal Fabrication/Welding Club is committed to building the leadership skills of its members and building a stronger more cohesive team in an effort to become better and safer welders. The club also capitalizes on the strengths of its membership to manufacture products to sell during fundraising periods.

Advisor

Michael Brown, 262.691.5430

National Technical Honor Society

Purpose

The NTHS recognizes those students that have obtained a 3.0 GPA or above in a one or two year diploma program. This honor society promotes leadership, honesty, career development, and skilled workmanship. Students are rewarded for their achievements and encouraged to set Educational and Career goals.

Advisor

Paul Butrymowicz - 262.691.5308

Nursing Club

Purpose

The purpose of the Nursing Club is to offer students enrolled in nursing an opportunity in which to find support, information, service and leadership opportunities, camaraderie and friendship.

Advisors

Erika Derbyshire - 262.691.5165
Cindy Dunbar - 262.691.5165

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Purpose

PTK is the International honor Society of the Two Year College. The WCTC PTK group meets on a regular basis and provides fellowship while doing community service. WCTC PTK chapter is Alpha Rho Zeta.

Advisor

Kathleen Kaufelt - 262.691.5285

Surgical Technologists Club (SCRUB)

Purpose

The Scrub Club strives to develop and increase social interaction skills of members by working together. This interaction can help develop a spirit of teamwork and collegiality between the members. The Scrub Club provides opportunities for field studies and educational experiences and encourages community involvement through contacts and donations to charitable organizations.

Advisors

Vicki Walterman - 262.691.5104
Sharon Corrao - 262.691.5407

Technical Association of the Graphics Artists

Purpose

The purpose of TAGA is to establish and maintain an organized body of individuals who are dedicated to pursuing careers on the Graphic Arts and Printing field and to provide members with publishing opportunities through periodic publications of a student journal.

Advisor

Dina Vees - 262.695.3432