2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

Student Support ServicesCHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERThe college operates a not-for-profit ChildDevelopment Center for children from infant to10 years old. Children of students, employees,and the general public are accepted on a spaceavailablebasis.The center has a capacity of 156 children. Childcare services may be scheduled on a full-day basisfor all patrons. Contracted hourly care is availablefor children of SCC students only.The program provides educationallyappropriate activities that meet the social, physical,and intellectual needs of the child. Informationabout the Center is available at the CDC, the informationdesk, and other locations on campus.STUDENT ACTIVITIESAt St. Charles Community College, you will beable to take part in a variety of social and culturalactivities and events. They include the activities ofstudent organizations, on- and off-campus recreation,films, concerts, lectures, dances, exhibits,intramural competitions, club sports, and otheractivities as student interest warrants. Activities aredesigned to promote enjoyable and informal learningopportunities. The Student Activities Office welcomesstudent input in the planning of new activitiesand encourages all students to stop by Room 102 inthe College Center to use all resources available.STUDENT SENATEThe Student Senate is formed each year by aprocess of appointment and general election. Itsofficers are elected by the members. The Senateacts as the voice of the student body and serves onvarious college committees. All students areencouraged to participate in Student Senate.STUDENT HONOR SOCIETIESPhi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the internationalhonor society for two-year colleges. Students areinvited into the society based on their record ofacademic excellence, moral character, and citizenship.The Alpha Xi Chi chapter has two inductionsfor new members each year, elects its own officers,participates in many activities on and off campus,and attends four major conferences per year.Alpha Delta OmegaAlpha Delta Omega (ADO) is the nationalhonor society for students who major in the fieldsof criminal justice and human services. It is alsoopen to professionals in those fields. The newAlpha Pi chapter held its first induction ceremonyin January 2002. Students with a GPA of 3.0 orabove are eligible to apply for membership. ADO isaffiliated with the National Organization of HumanServices Education and with the Human ServicesStudent Organization at SCC.STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSStudent organizations provide enriching learningand social experiences beyond the classroom.Organizations include:Alpha Delta Omega (honor society)Alumni AssociationArt ClubCampus Crusade for ChristCriminal Justice Student OrganizationEducation of Young Children ClubHistory ClubHuman Services Student OrganizationInternational ClubMath ClubPhi Theta Kappa (honor society)Returning Learners ClubRoller Hockey ClubStudent SenateAdditional clubs and organizations are encouraged.New proposals should be brought to the studentactivities coordinator. Approval forms forproposed clubs or organizations may be picked upin the Student Activities Office in Room 102,College Center.INTRAMURALSStudents can participate in a variety of nonintercollegiatesport competitions through the I-League Program. I-Leagues are SCC’s intramuralprogram. These sport competitions are designedto be fun and range from non-competitive to semicompetitivein skill level. SCC currently has basketball,volleyball, and soccer for individual or teamsign-ups. For more information about I-Leagues,visit the Student Activities Office, 102 CC.37