The college encourages students to participate in activities apart from studies to build new relationships, to foster cooperation and responsibility, and to develop skills and interests. To get involved or to suggest new activities, stop by the Student Activities Office in the Student Center, Room 212A or call Carissa Kollath at 402-844-7159 or e-mail carissa@northeast.edu.

Student Government

Student Government Association - eleven students who are elected or appointed to represent the student body on campus. They serve on all major councils and committees, assist in the planning and promotion of student activities, boost student morale, and voice student concerns and opinions to the college administration. Lisa Reifenrath 844-7269 or Carissa Kollath 844-7159.

Student Activities Council (SAC) - comprised of representatives of student clubs and organizations to coordinate and implement activities including Monday Night @ the Movies and Wacky Wednesdays. Student Activities Office, 844-7159

SPORTS & GAMES

Basketball
Men's Basketball  Dan Anderson, Coach, 844-7315

Women's Basketball  Matt Svehla, Coach, 844-7316

Intramural Sports -student oriented sporting activities, which are run by the students. Any person registered for a class at NECC may participate. Most activities are co-ed. Planned on a seasonal basis.
Carissa Kollath, 844-7159

Student Center Game Room - located in the upper level of the Student Center, the game room offers students the opportunity to relax between classes. There are pool tables, a ping pong table, foosball, and TV. A computer lab is also available with student I.D.
Student Activities Office 844-7159

Cox Activities Center Weight Room - open to all NECC students FREE with student I.D. Hours vary during the week and on Saturdays. Check in with Weight Room supervisor at Cox Activities Center prior to use.

Clubs and Organizations

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Student Club or Organization Northeast Community College has a number of student organizations to choose from. For details, contact the sponsors listed, or Carissa Kollath, Coordinator of Student Activities, 402-844-7159.

Some clubs, organizations, and activities have specific requirements; however, many are open to any interested full- or part-time student. All college organizations must have a sponsor.

NECC Chapter of AAWCC (American Association for Women in Community Colleges) is an organization that encourages educational program development for women; supports women in leadership roles; promotes and offers workshops and presentations; cultivates fellowship among women; and disseminates information on courses, programs, and services for professional women.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Club - organized to unite members involved in air conditioning and refrigeration into a single body, to provide assistance to members on any air conditioning and refrigeration related subject
Paul Bailey, 844-7230
Scott Owen, 844-7231

Art Club - organized to unite members involved in art into a single body, to provide assistance to members on obtaining any Art related sources
Michael Lynch, 844-7384

Audio & Recording Technology Club - a student organization affiliated with the Audio Engineering Society, Inc. Organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow Audio Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the Audio and Recording profession. To interest capable men and women in Audio and Recording as a career.
Timothy Miller, 844-7365
Anthony Beardslee, 844-7364

Auto Body Club (inactive) - organized to unite members involved in Auto Body into a single body, to provide assistance to members
Scott Berg, 844-7225
Howard Meier, 844-7226

Automotive Club - organized to unite members in Automotive Technology into a single body, to provide assistance to members on obtaining any related sources
Lyle Kathol, 844-7212
Bowdie Otte, 844-7213

Broadcasting Club - formed to teach the members more about the broadcast industry; to develop friendships among broadcast students; and to build leadership skills by giving students the responsibility to operate the club.
John Skogstoe, 844-7359
KHWK Radio, Cable Channel 22
844-7357
John Skogstoe, 844-7359
CTN College Television Network
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Building Construction Club - a student chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. Organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow BC Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the residential construction profession. To interest capable men and women in residential construction as a career.
Roger Geiger, 844-7228
Mike Frank, 844-7228
Clayton McDonald, 844-7228

Computer Information Processing Club - organized to stimulate student interest and activity in computers and to promote scholastic achievement among all students interested in computer information
Richard Chrisman, 844-7291

Criminal Justice Association - organized to further the professional development of the Criminal Justice majors and minors and support the criminal justice system in campus and community activities.
Matthew McCarthy 844-7345

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Debate / Speech(Phi Rho Pi Club)- a national speech honorary to promote forensics. Students have opportunity to participate in drama productions at NECC. The forensics squad enters several tournaments each year, participating in debate, extemporaneous speaking, oratory, persuasive speaking, and other events.
Melissa Lemke-Elznic, 844-7371

Diesel Club - organized to unite members involved in Diesel Mechanics in to a single body, to provide assistance to members on obtaining any Diesel related sources.
Craig Evans, 844-7220

Diversified Ag Club - organized for students interested in agriculture. For more information, contact
Bernie Thyen, 844-7184

Drafting Club (Tau Delta Sigma) - a chapter of the Nebraska Technical Drafting Society organized to foster the development of competent, aggressive leadership in the field of Drafting Technology. To encourage scholarship, social activities, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice. To create a pride in our school and in our society. To further a higher standard of industrial ethics and culture and the civic and industrial welfare of the community.
Harry Lindner, 844-7311

Drama/Theatre
The Northeast Players is the college’s theatre group. At present, they present a full-length play every spring semester. Productions have included everything from Shakespeare to Inge, from slapstick comedies to murder mysteries. In addition to the performing aspect, students are also introduced to the technical side of theatre, taking charge of crews for set construction, lights, sound, and the like. Tuition grants are available for students willing to become more involved. For more information, contact Pam Saalfeld, theatre director, at 844-7347.

Early Childhood Organization - organized to unite members involved in early childhood into a single body, to provide assistance to members on obtaining any early childhood related sources.
Sharyn Thomas, 844-7332

Electricians (ERC) Club - organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow ERC Chapter members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the Electricians Residential and Commercial profession. To interest capable men and women in Electrician Residential and Commercial as a career.
Anthony Hoffman, 844-7205

Electronics Club (E Club) - organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow E Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the electronics technology profession. To interest capable men and women in electronics technology as a career.
Vern Seier, 844-7198
Russ Bowker, 844-7198

Horticulture Club (Hort Club) - organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow Horticulture Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the Horticulture profession. To interest capable men and women in Horticulture as a career.
Kurt Pytleski, 844-7681

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) – a national organization to assist career-oriented business students in developing a better understanding of office professions and the business world.  To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the Administrative Assistant Profession.
Diane Born CPS, 844-7303

Lineworkers Club - organized to promote active citizenship and volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow NECC Lineworkers Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To promote the development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the Utility Line profession. To interest capable men and women in Utility Line as a career.
Kyle Voecks, 844-7195

Livestock Judging Team - competes in intercollegiate judging contests throughout the year in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky, and Texas. Also assists with livestock contests held on campus and host an annual judging contest for 4-H members in the area.
Michael Roeber, 844-7183

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Multicultural Club - open to students who are actively interested in diversity and internationalism, and organized to develop leadership and service through the ideals of understanding and tolerance in a diverse community. To cultivate a diverse fellowship among students of NECC. To promote volunteerism by conducting special projects that allow Multicultural Club members to learn through providing service activities that meet community needs. To bring to light an increasingly diverse world and how it relates to all professions and disciplines.
Liz Mendoza, 844-7151
Shelley Lammers, 844-7282

MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Northeast Area Jazz Ensemble
  Dr. Jim Boullion, 844-7355
• Northeast Jazz Machine
  Dr. Jim Boullion, 844-7355
• Northeast Singers Express
  Linda Boullion, 844-7354
• Ebony & Crimson
  Linda Boullion, 844-7354

Phi Beta Lambda - Students interested in business skills development.
Angie Shaffer, 844-7297

Phi Theta Kappa - National two-year college scholastic honorary fraternity for full-time students who maintain 3.5 grade point average or above organized for the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of this college.
Julie Ptacek, 844-7349
John Miller, 844-7380
Amy Ries, 844-7317

Physical Therapist Assistant Club - organized to unite members involved in PTA into a single body, to provide assistance to members on obtaining any PTA related sources.
Tere Karella, 844-7326

PUBLICATIONS

• The Viewpoint - the college newspaper, published by students
  Jason Elznic, 844-7674
• Voices From Out of Nowhere - a collection of student drawings, creative writing, and photography, which is published yearly by students under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
  

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Rodeo Club - open to students interested in any rodeo event, organized to stimulate student interest and activity in rodeo and the community; to strengthen, improve, and promote the participation of college sports; and to promote scholastic achievement among all students interested in rodeo. Qualified students may participate in NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association) sponsored college rodeos for individual points to qualify for the College National Finals. Club members travel to several college rodeos each fall and spring.
Kevin Kock, 844-7187

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

• Resident Assistants - a team of student housing residents selected to assist with the daily operation of the on-campus resident housing facilities.
  Student Life Office - 844-7149
• Student Ambassadors - is a team of eight selected students who help promote Northeast by hosting campus tours, hosting and participating in appreciation/recognition activities, speaking to civic organizations in their hometown and Norfolk, and sending thank you and other cards to prospective students
  Samantha Wolfe, 844-7283
  

Skills USA Club - an International student club for students interested in vocational skill development.
Wayne Cross, 844-7313

Student Education Association (SEA) - affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA) through the NEA Student Program (NEA-SP) and with the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA). Organized for the promotion and development of professional attitudes among students preparing to enter the teaching profession. To interest capable men and women in a teaching career. To encourage a careful selective standard for persons admitted to approve programs of teacher education. To influence the conditions under which prospective educators are prepared.
Mary O'Boyle, 844-7386

Student Nurses Association - a constituent of the Nebraska State Student Nurses' Association organized to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care. To provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns. To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.
Karen Weidner, 844-7329

Vet Tech Club - organized to promote and represent the Vet Tech profession by being examples of top technicians, not only at meetings but also in every day life.
Shelli Keiser, 844-7186

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ARE YOU INTERESTED?

DO YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS?

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP IN ANY OF THE NECC STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS?

If so, please email Carissa Kollath carissa@northeast.edu
Or drop by the Student Activities Office
Room 213, Student Center 844-7159