Students at DACC are represented by a twelve-member Student Senate. Senator elections are held each September. Senators must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative grade point average of 3.00 ("C") and carry a minimum of nine semester hours. Petitions for a senate seat may be obtained from the Career Services Office in Lincoln Hall 104.
The purposes of the Student Senate are:
Student Trustee
Danville Area Community College has one advisory-voting member who is
a student enrolled in the College under the jurisdiction of the DACC
Board
of Trustees. The election for the Student Trustee is held in
April
by the student body. Qualifications are published annually by the
Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
DACC recognizes the important role that campus clubs can play in developing students' personal and professional interests. Campus clubs and organizations may be formed by requesting official recognition from the Dean of Student Services. To gain official recognition, the club or organization must take the following steps:
This information must be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Student Services & Basic Skills. The Dean shall determine the status of club recognition. Clubs which are officially recognized may request monetary support of $50.00 per year from the Student Activities Budget through the Dean of Student Services.
Each campus club or organization is free to choose members upon the basis of individual merit. Any exclusion from membership shall be on the basis of published and justified criteria. Campus clubs, organizations, or their affiliates who discriminate against or exclude members on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, nationality, religion, or handicap will not be granted college recognition. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to generate income. Community involvement, including patron support in the form of advertisements, ticket sales, attendance, and contributions, is encouraged.
Clubs may request support for special activities which promote the general welfare and community relations of the College. Requests for support for special activities should be directed to the Vice President for Student Services & Basic Skills.
Scheduling Club/Organization Activities
On-campus club activities which require use of campus facilities
must
be scheduled through the Vice President for Student Services &
Basic
Skills’ office. Call 443-8754 (Vice President’s Administrative
Assistant)
with your request well in advance (two weeks) of the activity, to be
included
in the College's Master Calendar.
The club/organization's advisor must attend all club functions. Depending upon anticipated attendance, an additional faculty host may be required. Both the advisor and the host must be in attendance throughout the function, and are responsible for closing the function at the designated hour. Costs for additional security required may be billed to the club sponsoring the event.
Special speakers may be invited to address a club, organization, or student body. The club advisor should contact the Vice President for Student Services & Basic Skills prior to inviting a speaker to obtain speaker approval and to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
GET INVOLVED - JOIN A DACC CLUB OR ORGANIZATION
Ag Club
Members of the Ag Club farm the DACC Land Lab, sponsor National "Ag Day" and the annual "Farm Toy Show". The club is affiliated with the Illinois Association of Community College Agriculturists and participates in activities sponsored on the state level such as the Ag Bowl. Craig Potter (Ag and Math/Science Instructor) is the advisor and can be contacted by e-mailing potter@dacc.edu.
ARISTOTLE CLUB
The Aristotle Club is a DACC student organization that combines science, technology, creativity, and fun. Activities may include field trips to local businesses, hospitals, parks, universities, and museums; campus activities such as designing and maintaining an ecology habitat; and community involvement such as K-12 outreach, parades, and festivals. Wendy Brown (Microbiology Instructor) is the advisor and can be contacted by e-mailing wbrown@dacc.edu.
ATHENA CLUB
The Athena Club is a student organization for and about students with disabilities. The Club is named for Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. The purpose of the Athena Club is to raise awareness about the opportunities available to individuals with disabilities, to educate the community and help dispel myths surrounding disabilities, to assist students with disabilities in the development of self-advocacy skills, and to provide interpersonal support and social acitivities for DACC students with disabilities. The Club meets every other week in the Student Support Services Center on the first floor of Cannon Hall. For more information contact Becky Osborne at 443-8702 (TTY 443-8701) of bosborne@dacc.edu.
ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS (AITP)
The DACC Chapter is a member of the international organization which is the largest professional association in the field of computer management. Membership in the association serves to encourage college and university students to broaden their interest in the field of information processing. The DACC Chapter promotes community consciousness, effective student-teacher relationships, and educational experiences beyond the classroom and provides students the opportunity to communicate with the information processing community and explore career opportunities in the field. Jane Brown (Information Systems Instructor) is the advisor and she can be contacted by e-mailing janeb@dacc.edu.
BSA - BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION
This organization sponsors educational, cultural, and social activities to support the representation and academic achievement of African-American students. Membership is open to all students and staff of the DACC Community. For more information contact Stephanie Potts (Student Support Services Program Specialist) who is the advisor by e-mailing spotts@dacc.edu.This newly organized club provides an avenue of expression for students interested in Historical Reenactment, Medieval Reenactment, Medieval Fantasy, and Ancient and Classical Military Engineering. Activities are designed to reenact the classic combat and culture of the true Arthurian Era (app. 400 - 600 A.D.) Jeff Hutton (Manufacturing Technology Instructor) is the advisor and has been involved with Britannia Legion activities for over eighteen years. For more information contact him by e-mailing jhut@dacc.edu.
CHEERLEADING SQUAD
The Cheerleading Squad supports the men’s basketball team at home games and some away games. The Squad is open to both male and female students. Students interested in becoming a member of the Squad should contact Coach Lori Jones (Financial Aid Office Specialist/Veterans Affairs) by e-mailing lojo@dacc.edu.
CHRISTIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
This non-denominational organization nurtures and supports Christian
fellowship, growth, and outreach. Activities include attending
concerts, watching videos, prayer meetings, and discussions regarding
issues college students face. Brian Fink is the sponsor and he
can be contacted
by e-mailing bfink@dacc.edu.
COLLEGE SINGERS
This organization affords students the opportunity to participate in a chorale ensemble for mixed voices and at the same time earn three hours of humanities credit through enrollment in MUSI 152, College Singers. The Chorale Ensemble performs at a limited number of campus and community events. For more information contact Eric Simonson (Music Instructor) by e-mailing simonson@dacc.edu.
DANCE TEAM
The Dance Team is a performing group which supports the men’s basketball team during half-time of home games. The Dance Team also serves as the “Spirit-team”. Their collective presence at all the home games supports the Cheerleading Squad in cheering on the Jaguars. For more information contact Coach Lori Jones (Financial Aid Office Specialist/Veterans Affairs) by e-mailing lojo@dacc.edu.
DANVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The orchestra is open to students who qualify by audition and carries one hour of humanities credit per semester for students who enroll in MUSI 151, Orchestra. Up to four hours of credit may be earned. For more information contact Eric Simonson (Music Instructor) by e-mailing simonson@dacc.edu.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
The College is an NJCAA, Division II recognized school which fields several highly competitive intercollegiate teams including men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country and track, men’s baseball, golf, and soccer, and women’s volleyball and softball. A limited number of Athletic Scholarships are available in each sport for students who meet the award criteria as determined by the College and by the NJCAA, Division II. For more information contact the Athletic Department, 443-8807.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND PROGRAMS
International Field Trips are sponsored on an occasional basis during Spring Break and Summer Term in conjunction with enrollment in designated liberal arts or science classes. The College also participates in Study Abroad programs on a semester or year long basis. For more information contact Mary Coffman (Liberal Arts Instructor) by e-mailing mcoffmann@dacc.edu.
JAGUAR BOOSTER CLUB
An athletic booster club which sponsors various fund raising activities to support some of the costs for special equipment and other needs of the Jaguar Athletic Teams. The Booster members also assist with ticket sales, video-taping, and with scheduling entertainment and manning concessions at athletic events. Sharon Geske (Booster Club Secretary/Treasurer) can be contacted at njcaa@dacc.edu.
MENTORING PROGRAM
The DACC Diversity Team welcomes all students to participate in the Mentoring Program. Each student is paired with a DACC faculty or staff member who serves to assist the student in making a smooth transition to college life and to support his/her achievement. Activities for Mentors and students are scheduled throughout the year which encourage and promote positive relationships among people in the diversified DACC Community. For more information e-mail Amy Scudera (Diversity Team member) at ascudera@dacc.edu.
MINORITY TEACHERS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (MTEA)
The MTEA which was founded at Eastern Illinois University provides an avenue for minority students to address issues which they may encounter in their pursuit of career choices in the field of education or other related areas. Monthly activities are scheduled and the participants travel to the annual MTEA Conference sponsored by Eastern Illinois University. Carla Boyd (Student Diversity Advocate) is the advisor and she may be contacted by e-mailing cboyd@dacc.edu.
PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK)
PTK is the recognized academic honor society for community college students. To qualify for membership in PTK, a student must have earned a minimum of twelve semester hours of credit with a cumulative grade point average of 4.5. Lori Garrett (Science Instructor) is the advisor. She may be contacted by e-mailing lgarrett@dacc.edu.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS CLUB
The activities of the PAC are to 1) provide a forum for students to discuss political issues, 2) serve the College Community by sponsoring events, disseminating information, and collaborating with other College groups in joint projects, 3) expand the understanding of politics through observation and/or involvement in community activities and in collaborating with community based groups, and 4) increase student, College, and community interest in political affairs and issues. Dr. Chuck Hantz (Political Science Instructor) is the advisor and he may be contacted by e-mailing chantz@dacc.edu.
RAL TECH CLUB
The Rad Tech Club was established in 2005 for students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology Associates Degree program at Danville Area Community College. This campus orgainzation is primarily interested in facilitating participation in radiologic technology conferences to expand our students' knowledge of the field. The club also has a community service component and assists in organizing a student social function at program completion.
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This Program provides additional intellectual stimulation, challenge, opportunity, and enrichment for highly motivated students. The Program is designed to expand intellectual horizons and to strengthen the student’s academic experience at DACC. Students must apply and meet eligibility requirements to be admitted to the Scholars Program. To learn more about the program contact Lori Garrett (Science Instructor) by e-mailing lgarrett@dacc.edu.
TAE KWON DO CLUBThrough the Tae Kwon Do club, members learn traditional Tae Kwon Do. The principles that members are taught are captured in the seven tenets of Tae Kwon Do; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit, community service and love. Members' behavior with respect to these seven tenets is monitored and any violations may result in expulsion. Members must acquire an approved martial arts uniform, and must wear the uniform in order to participate in class sessions which will be held two or more times a week. For more information contact Jeff Williams, the club advisor. He can be reached by e-mail at jeff@dacc.edu.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
This organization is open to any student who has an interest in electronics. Activities are designed to provide exploration of careers in the electronics field such as robotics, computer-controlled industrial automation, maintenance of audio and video transmission and receiving equipment, and others. Participants also have opportunities to network with individuals employed with electronics-related businesses in the community. Jeff Wise (Info Systems Instructor) is the advisor and he can be reached by e-mailing jwise@dacc.edu.
VERMILION FESTIVAL CHORUS
This is a community chorale group open to DACC students. The group meets weekly for practices and performs scheduled concerts for the community of major choral works. Students may earn one hour of humanities credit per semester by enrolling in MUSI 150. Up to four credit hours may be earned. For more information contact Eric Simonson (Music Instructor) by e-mailing simonson@dacc.edu.