Student Organizations 2012-2013
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American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) promotes excellence in architecture education, training and practice, to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines, to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration, and to organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture. |
Luis Rios 575-527-7747 |
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Automotive Technology Association(Skills USA) The purpose of this organization is to promote and enhance Automotive Technology as a profession through educational and social means. Also for members to gain experience in the shop and in the field. Membership is open to any and all interested in Automotive Technology. |
Wade Matthews 575-527-7589
Elizabeth N Barnes 575-993-4630 |
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Building Construction Technology Association-BCTA (Skills USA) The goal of this organization is to promote and enhance building construction technology as a profession through educational and social means. BCTA participates in NM Skills-USA and National Skills-USA related activities. BCTA also enables students' hands on training in Building Construction by helping with community repairs using all Carpentry related skills. |
Juan Reyes Kevin Gall 575-644-3526 |
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DACC Education Club The purpose of this organization is to promote professionalism in the education field, to provide mentors for new educational students, to hold fund raisers for field trips which will enhance knowledge of students in the education fields, and aid in the furthering of majors in the education fields and other educational development opportunities as seen fit by the members and faculty advisors. |
Tamara Gantzler-Woods 575-528-7044
Lynn D. Lewis 575-527-7525 |
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DACC Student Art Association The DACC Student Art Association promotes the awareness and support of the visual arts at DACC and within the local community. |
Glenn Schwaiger 575-527-7752 |
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DEBUG Club The purpose of the DEBUG Club is to further learning opportunities and share information in the electronic data processing field. Communication between the student, faculty, administration, other organizations at Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico State University, and the community at large will be encouraged. |
John Carter 575-528-7269
Gus A. Piña 575-527-7563 |
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Dental Assisting Student Association (DASA) DASA seeks to benefit the student while at the same time benefitting the dental community. The club participates in health and career fairs, attends and competes in conferences, and participates in professional development. The club also participates in "Give Kids a Smile" at the numerous local schools and at DACC Dental Clinic. |
Vita Hoffman vhoffman@nmsu.edu
Martha McCaslin mmccasli@nmsu.edu |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography The purpose of this organization is to promote professionalism and aid in the furthering Diagnostic Medical Sonography majors educational development as seen fit by the members and faculty advisor. |
Faith Hutson 575-528-7063
Darla Matthew 575-528-7047
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Drafting and Graphics Association (DAGA) DAGA seeks to develop leadership skills and to provide experience and networking contacts in the field of drafting. This club is comprised of three national organizations: The American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and Skills USA. DAGA regularly participates in functions of the Home Builders Institute and works closely with the Las Cruces Home Builders Association. |
Eugene Hernandez 575-528-7225
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Electronics (Skills USA) The purpose of this organization is to expose students to employment and career opportunities in the field of electronics technology by developing leadership and professional skills. |
Luis Meza 575-527-7564 |
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ENACTUS Club ENACTUS club is a partnership between business and higher education that is preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders to create a better world for everyone. ENACTUS club students form teams that serve their communities by developing projects that take what they learn in the classroom and use it to solve real world problems for real people. The ENACTUS club program concentrates on five areas: market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and business ethics. ENACTUS club teams present the results of their community projects annually at regional, national, and international competitions. |
Andy C. Saucedo 575-527-7661 |
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Gadsden Roadrunners The purpose of the organization shall be to encourage students to get involved in a student organization at the Gadsden branch of Doña Ana Community College. Students will develop and support student activities for fellow students and the communities surrounding the Gadsden Center. This organization provides the student the opportunity to become involved with extracurricular activities; to interact with the educational and business communities; to facilitate the transition from school to the work environment; and to enhance the student's education by encouraging professionalism, leadership, and academic excellence. |
Suzanne Hill 575-882-6804 575-882-6803 |
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Games, Animation & Modeling Association- Producers of Pictures and Sound (GAMA-POPS) The student club, CMT GAMA POPS, shall exist to support students of the business and arts of the entertainment and media industries; and to encourage the association with professional and vocational organizations including, but not limited to: ACM SIGGRAPH, New Mexico High Tech Consortium, and Skills USA. |
Lamaia Vaughn 575-639-3636
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Hospitality Organization for Service and Tourism (HOST) The purpose of this organization is to educate in order to aid in the recruitment, retention, and support students in the hospitality industry. To build and maintain relationships between hospitality professionals and students, in ways that encourage lifelong commitment to the organization and the college. HOST prepares students for advancement within the hospitality industry. HOST allows the student the opportunity to view and experience hospitality through travel and other enriching cultural experiences. |
Gemma Nicholson 575-528-7264 Kim Seifert 575-527-7518 |
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Kappa Beta Delta The purpose of this society are to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration pursuing associate degrees, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. |
Susan Williams 575-527-7721
Laura De La Cruz 575-528-7353
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Lerdo Student Exchange The club exists for the purpose of supporting the academic and cultural exchange of students between Doña Ana Community College and Centro de Bachillerato Technologico Industrial y Servicios #4 (CBTIS #4). Students at DACC with interest in academic and cultural diversity are eligible to join the club. |
Tim Chappell Hillary Avitia 575-527-7576 |
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Manufacturing Club The purpose of this organization is to expose students to employment and career opportunities in the field of manufacturing technology by developing leadership and professional skills. |
Luis Meza 575-527-7564
Marco Garay 575-527-7719 |
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) The purpose of Alpha Omega Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Doña Ana Community College shall be the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of this chapter. Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization which recognizes academic achievement in two-year colleges. Any DACC student who has completed at least 12 hours of course work leading to an associate degree with a grade-point average of 3.5 and has full citizenship rights is eligible for membership. |
Amy Garcia Schwebke 575-527-7739 Krista Kozel Linda Skalic 575-528-7259 |
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Pride in Diversity Alliance The purpose of this organization is to promote tolerance and equality among students of all sexual orientations and gender identities through educational efforts and awareness-building; to inform members and the student body of issues and events affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and straight ally students; to create a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and to create a safe, welcoming space for LGBT and Straight Ally students to socialize and talk together about issues they hold in common. |
Kurt Depner 575-642-1179
Susan Williams 575-650-3725
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Radiologic Technology Club The purpose of this organization is to promote professionalism and aid in the furthering of Radiologic Technology majors educational development as seen fit by the members and faculty advisor. |
Tammara Chaffee 575-527-7772
Annja Cox 575-527-7581
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Respiratory Therapy Club The purpose of this organization is to promote professionalism and aid in the furthering of Respiratory Care majors educational development. This club is for both first- and second-year respiratory care students. Students participate in fund-raising activities to allow members to attend state and national medical conferences. Students of the club also participate and perform in local as well as state conferences. |
Virginia Durant 575-650-6314 |
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Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA) The objectives of this organization shall be to cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene, to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession, and to contribute toward the improvement of the oral health of the public. The club is composed of students in the Dental Assisting Program. Professional development opportunities are available through participation in programs at the local, state, and national level. In addition, students participation in local community service activities. |
Kathleen Bettinger 575-528-7020
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Theatre Arts Club (DACC-TAC) The purpose of this club will be to promote and provide opportunities for those who are interested in theatre and theatre productions to do so, at Doña Ana Community College. |
Layle Chambers 575-528-7048 |
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Women in Technology (WIT) The purpose of the organization shall be to encourage and support female students to pursue education, training and employment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with emphasis of computer technology as a key component of success in these fields. In accordance with the purpose of all student organizations as stated in the Student Handbook, this organization provides the student the opportunity to become involved with extracurricular activities; to interact with the educational and business communities to facilitate the transition from school to the work environment; and to enhance the student's education by encouraging professionalism, leadership, and academic excellence. |
Mary Sletten 575-528-7335 Leilani Benoit lbenoit@nmsu.edu
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