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2024-25 Catalog 
  
    Oct 14, 2024  
2024-25 Catalog

Student Life



The Student Life Department is committed to providing students every opportunity to make the most of their time here at PCC. Our aim is to enrich the student experience and promote lifelong learning by fostering an inclusive community that will empower students to lead and serve through meaningful involvement – whether it be helping plan an event, taking on a leadership role, or participating in clubs.

The Associated Student Government

The Associated Student Government is the student governing body which is available at all campuses – Durango, Fremont, Mancos and Pueblo.

Mission Statement

Empower students by creating opportunities to become involved and provide leadership while collaborating with the college and community in order to establish a supportive environment for our PCC students so they become personally enriched.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of Pueblo Community College Associated Student Government is to represent the student population on all campuses by pursuing social, political, academic and administrative initiatives of interest to our growing and diverse student body. In addition, the Pueblo Community College Associated Student Government shall act as a liaison between the student body and the college administration, the overall college community, the local, state and federal governments and other individuals and organizations. The ultimate task of the Associated Student Government is to address the needs, problems and concerns of the student body and to carefully listen to suggestions from the student body.

Student Organizations

All PCC students are encouraged to join any campus/site organization that is recognized by the Associated Student Government and advised by a member of the faculty/staff. A student must be in good standing and meet the entrance requirements of the organization.

Fremont Campus

Automotive Club

The Pueblo Community College/Canon City High School Auto Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn and gain experience in the automotive area outside of regular class time. The Auto Club is open to students currently enrolled in auto classes and students not able to take auto classes but interested in automotive.

Health Professions Club

The Student Nurse’s Club is open to all pre-nursing, first-year and second-year nursing students. It is a service club that works with the Associated Student Government to support campus activities. Members also serve as volunteers for various community fairs and clinics, enhancing the health of the public through education, action and service.

Students Helping Students Club

Students Helping Students is a club of students getting together to help other PCC students by utilizing the talents and abilities of all its club members. This club’s mission is to give advice or point students in the right direction.

Pueblo Campus

Art Club

The Art Club seeks to enhance the cultural atmosphere of PCC, to provide artistic students with a forum where they can discuss art esthetics and technique, and to provide a voice in the Associated Student Government to represent the community of artists on campus.

Colorado-ADN Club (Associate Degree Nursing Club)

PCC Nursing students and other interested students can join this club for the promotion of Associate Degree in nursing. The club acts as an advocate for student ADNs; it also helps them enhance the health of the public through education, action and service.

Esports Club

Esports Team Mission is to provide a college-level sports team that competes fairly and has a positive impact at PCC and in the community. The team will provide alternative activities for students that engage their general interest and provide skills for future employment in technology.

Fire Science Club

The purpose of the Fire Science Club is to promote fire safety awareness and to educate, prepare and demonstrate what to do in case of a fire-related emergency, how to safely handle emergency situations and to educate about the potential hazards found in households, businesses and the workplace.

History Club

The History Club encourages and promotes the study, exploration and appreciation of history through discussions, travel to historical sites and research. It recognizes excellence in the study of history through competitions and other academic forums.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Club

This club acts as an advocate for occupational therapy to enhance the health and wellness of students and the general public. It participates in education, action and service projects on campus and in the Pueblo community.

National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success, and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities. It is the largest leadership honor society in the nation with over 700 chapters in excess of 1,600,000 members nationwide. The NSLS exists for the sole purpose of creating lasting positive change. Through program benefits, scholarships and awards, and more, the NSLS encourages community action, volunteerism, personal growth, and strong leadership. The NSLS chapter at Pueblo Community College began in Spring 2022, with 243 members.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

PBL seeks to develop competent and aggressive business leaders at Pueblo Community College through networking, creating business opportunities, and competition.

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is an international scholastic honor society for two-year community and junior colleges. Phi Theta Kappa recognizes student academic achievement at PCC and promotes academic excellence at the college. To be eligible for membership, a student must be currently enrolled with a 3.5 grade point average after completing 12 or more credit hours of college-level work. PCC’s Alpha Rho Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is an active society, participating in many community service, scholarship and fellowship events. After induction, a student may select standard or enhanced membership, which is determined by the level of participation in chapter activities. As a Phi Theta Kappa member, you will be honored at graduation for outstanding academic achievements.

President’s Leadership Program (PLP)

The President’s Leadership Program provides a network of academic courses, co-curricular and service learning opportunities that address intellectual and pragmatic issues of leadership and followership in American life.

PS CARE

The mission of Psychology and Social Work: Careers and Resources for Education (PS CARE) shall be to provide students interested in the areas of psychology and/or social work with a student support system to help with awareness, resources and education for future careers. PS CARE offers member’s opportunities to participate in activities designed to provide awareness of social issues and assistance for those in need in the Pueblo community.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club

The PTA Club promotes physical therapy through various activities during the academic year, encourages participation in service activities for the community, and promotes professional and career development at the local, state and national level.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club

The mission of the PCC STEM club shall be to mentor members, provide resources for scholarships and provide support for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics students at PCC. Assistance with proofreading of scholarship essays for admittance into four-year institutions is provided. As a club, we will also participate in campus and community events.

SkillsUSA Welding Club

The Goal of this club is to stress continuous quality improvement, professional development and workforce orientation by means of mock interviews, welding competitions, manufacturing facilities tours, community service and other extracurricular activities that will help build a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and positive citizenship.

Space Grant Robotics Team

The Space Grant Team is in association with the Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC), which is funded by NASA and is a statewide organization involving 17 colleges and universities in Colorado. COSGC hopes to inspire PCC students to become involved with engaging, hands-on experiences in programming and designing in many different endeavors such as balloon satellites, robotics and electronic wearables. This organization also gives students the opportunity to become involved in many areas of scientific research.

Spectrum

The Spectrum club aims to be a place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, allies, and two-spirited individuals to feel safe and accepted. We celebrate LGBTQI2+ people and their unique cultures. We welcome and encourage healthy discourse in the effort to understand one another better. We seek to increase LGBTQI2+ resources and support for students at PCC.

Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador program allows PCC to recognize students and to employ their talents for the good of the college. Student Ambassadors – a key part of the Office of Recruitment team – help with campus tours, recruitment activities, special events and speaking engagements on the Orman and Fremont Campuses. To learn about eligibility requirements, contact the Director of Recruitment at the Orman Campus or email recruitment@pueblocc.edu.

Student Chapter American Dental Hygienists Association (SCADHA)

Dental Hygiene students are automatically members of SCADHA and associated with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. SCADHA meets monthly for business and professional development, as well as to organize community service and fundraising projects to finance its community and school activities. It emphasizes personal and professional development, encouraging students to assume responsibility for the procedural and financial aspects of managing a professional organization.

The League of TRIO Students

The League of TRIO Students provides students with experiences and opportunities to further their education through service learning projects, fundraising, and campus & community activities. Students strive to educate the Pueblo community about issues relating to first-generation, limited income, underrepresented students, and students with documented disabilities; all while advocating for their fellow TRIO participants.

TRIO Upward Bound

Provide students with experiences and opportunities to build their leadership skills to educate the Pueblo community about issues relating to TRIO programs and to be more visible on campus and within the Pueblo community.

Veteran Service Group

The primary purpose of the Pueblo Community College VSG is to provide a network of campus and community support for military veterans. The VSG will also work with PCC administration to ensure that the needs of current and prospective student veterans continue to be met.

PCC Southwest Campus

Student Nurse Association

Open to second-year nursing students. Members work with the area Colorado Nurse Association.