Clubs & Organizations
Join up and join in!
Cincinnati State offers a variety of clubs and organizations, so students have the opportunity to jump in and get involved. Check out the list below to see if something piques your interest, or contact Student Activities to discuss the possibility of starting a club or organization you think would be a good addition to the list.
Adult Learners on Campus
American Culinary Federation (ACFI) Junior Chapter at MCI
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Association of Medical Assisting Students (AMAS)
Beyond Borders
Black Student Union (BSU)
Cincinnati State Drama Club
Cincinnati State Gamers
Cincinnati State Toastmasters
Cincy4Christ
CinState Ad Club
College Republican Club
Environmental Club
Firefighter Training Crew Club (FTC)
Health and Fitness Club
International Student Association
Integrative Massage Therapy Organization (IMT)
Interpreter Training Program Club (ITP)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Occupational Therapy Club (OTA)
Ornamental Horticulture Club
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Rainbow Alliance
Society of Women Engineers
Spanish Club (CSSC)
Student Ambassadors
Students in Free Enterprise
Student Senate
Surgical Technology Association (STA)
Unity Club
Veterans Helping Veterans Association
Adult Learners on Campus
Adult Learners on Campus provides support for non-traditional students and offers leadership development and social activities for students and their families.
Contact: Crystal Bossard, Isabel Brown, Sandra Dees, Jennifer Jackson
Phone: (513) 569-4756, (513) 569-4797, (513) 569-1740, (513) 569-1702
American Culinary Federation (ACFI) Junior Chapter at MCI
The ACFI’s purpose is to promote culinary arts and certification through competitions such as the ACF National Junior Hot Food, the Knowledge Bowl, and Student of the Year, and to promote their professional goals by bringing in speakers and chefs to educate about modern culinary arts trends.
Contact: John Kinsella
Phone: (513) 569-1664
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The ASCE student chapter participates in a variety of community, academic, and industry events, including concrete canoe and surveying competitions, Habitat for Humanity projects, and local chapter meetings. Membership is open to students in the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Technologies.
Contact: Carol Morman
Phone: (513) 569-1770
Association of Medical Assisting Students (AMAS)
AMAS enhances learning opportunities, connects with future employers, and impacts the health and well being of the local community. They strive to be mentors for future students and to be health care ambassadors for the College.
Contact: Daphne Robinson
Phone: (513) 569-1684
Beyond Borders
The Beyond Borders Club purpose is to seek to raise awareness and provide aid for humanitarian crises worldwide.
Contact: Andre Leslie
Phone: (513) 569-1646
Black Student Union (BSU)
BSU’s purpose is to unify students and encourage black awareness. BSU helps students prepare for academic success and to be a positive influence in the community and workforce of tomorrow.
Contact: Katrina Rugless
Phone: (513) 569-1825
Cincinnati State Drama Club
The purpose of the Drama Club is to provide entertainment and culture in the form of performing arts to the students, faculty and staff and community of the College.
Contact: Tom Reese or Brenda Maples
Phone: (513) 569-1555
Cincinnati State Gamers
This club provides a fun and safe playing environment for Magic: The Gathering, and holds regular meetings and playing competitions on and off campus.
Contact: David Hoctor
Phone: (513) 569-4961
Cincinnati State Toastmasters
The mission of Cincinnati State Toastmasters is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Contact: Melissa Scott
Phone: (513) 569-1540
Cincy4Christ
The purpose of Cincy4Christ is to meet the spiritual needs of the students here on campus through meetings, discussions, and conferences.
Contact: Scott Johnson
Phone: (513) 919-9626
CinState Ad Club
Through this AAF College Chapter, students build experience and receive professional advice, network, and gain recognition in the creative community and have fun sharing ideas with other students and professionals.
Contact: Dave Killen
Phone: (513) 569-4960
College Republican Club
This club encourages youth involvement in the Republican Party, and supports the ideas of the Republican Party at all levels of government development and leadership skills.
Contact: Tracy Metsch
Phone: (513) 569-1576
Environmental Club
The Environmental Club promotes environmental awareness by participating in special projects in the community. The club also promotes the Environmental Engineering Technology Program by visiting area high schools.
Contact: Ann Gunkel or Ann Fallon
Phone: (513) 569-1783 or (513) 569-1750
Firefighter Training Crew Club (FTC)
The FTC furthers the firefighting education of its members and joins together those who have an interest in fire service.
Contact: Phillip Vossmeyer
Phone: (513) 569-1415
Health and Fitness Club
The club’s goals are to enhance the educational process and promote social interaction through various college and community activities and provide information and support for those students entering into the professional fitness and health-related fields.
Contact: Michele Suding
Phone: (513) 569-1238
International Student Association
The International Students Association provides support to international students and a chance to interact with other international and American students through meetings and gatherings.
Contact: Yolanda Lawrence
Phone: (513) 569-1543
Integrative Massage Therapy Organization (IMT)
The IMT club provides support for the Medical Massage Therapy students and promotes well-being and holistic health through medical massage and therapeutic touch.
Contact: Daphne Robinson
Phone: (513) 569-1684
Interpreter Training Program Club (ITP)
The ITP Club serves ITP students and local deaf communities by providing guest speakers, tutors, and mentors.
Contact: Cheryl Roddy
Phone: (513) 569-1717
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
The purpose of the Cincinnati State NAHB is to recognize students who are willing to volunteer their time, education, and experience in order to increase interest in the home building industry among students.
Contact: Tom Burns
Phone: (513) 569-1749
Occupational Therapy Club (OTA)
The OTA’s purpose is to educate the members in becoming Occupational Therapy Assistants and promote OT awareness
in the community.
Contact: Cindy Kief or Claudia Miller
Phone: (513) 569-1691 or (513) 569-1598
Ornamental Horticulture Club
The Ornamental Horticulture Club provides a casual atmosphere where ideas and professional information is shared. The club helps with the sale of special holiday arrangements, and the money raised helps fund student trips to competitions and professional meetings. Club members also volunteer their time at the greenhouse.
Contact: Elke Hartman, Mark Deacon, or Heather Wiggins
Phone: (513) 569-5765, (513) 569-1644, or (513) 569-1645
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
PTK is the International Honor Society for two-year colleges. Membership requires a 3.5 grade point average and is by invitation from the College President. PTK provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for lively fellowship, and for the stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Contact: Al Eilers, Tom Kober, or Brenda Maples
Phone: (513) 569-1547, (513) 569-1680, or (513) 569-1555
Rainbow Alliance
The Rainbow Alliance provides a safe, supportive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students by embracing diversity and discouraging discrimination.
Contact: Tom Grogan
Phone: (513) 569-1426
Society of Women Engineers
This club’s mission is to create networking and support opportunities for women in non-traditional technical fields, and to engage in outreach activities to encourage women to consider technology careers.
Contact: Linda Pohlgeers or Kimberly Richards
Phone: (513) 569-1772 or (513) 569-1771
Spanish Club (CSSC)
The Cincinnati State Spanish Club (CSSC) explores the global customs, language and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American cultures and facilitates their appreciation through cultural awareness projects, community venues, information gathering, and networking.
Contact: Rosa-Maria Moreno
Phone: (513) 569-0842
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassador are a group of students selected to represent Cincinnati State at various events on and off campus. Student Ambassadors serve as college employees and act as liaisons between the college and the community.
Contact: Yady King
Phone: (513) 569-4795
Students in Free Enterprise
The mission of Students in Free Enterprise is to provide college students the opportunity to make a difference in the community and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise.
Contact: Carolyn Waits Michael Chikeleze, or Paul Callahan
Phone: (513) 569-1441, (513) 569-1455, or (513) 569-1601
Student Senate
The Student Senate serves as a liaison between students and the administration of Cincinnati State. Students are encouraged to get involved, and may serve as an officer or representative.
Contact: Brenda Maples
Phone: (513) 569-1555
Surgical Technology Association (STA)
The purpose of the STA is to provide support for the Surgical Technology students by creating a working relationship with other health care organizations, and by helping Cincinnati State students prepare for the many changes within the profession they have chosen.
Contact: Wanda Dantzler
Phone: (513) 569-1673
Unity Club
The purpose of the Unity Club is to unite young men and women at Cincinnati State, promote high academic achievement, provide service to the College and community, create a community of brotherhood and sisterhood, and ignite school spirit and unique activities to the campus.
Contact: Marcia Caulton
Phone: (513) 569-5749
Veterans Helping Veterans Association
The Veterans Helping Veterans Association purpose is to support veteran students in their transition to collegiate life.
Contact: Yolanda Lawrence
Phone: (513) 569-1543
