Western Iowa Tech is committed to the student experience. Besides the clubs that are supported by the college, there are planned activities that students can participate in throughout the year. See our Calendar for an idea of what's going on at WITCC now. These can range from movie night in the community room at the dorms to ski trips and shopping trips to karaoke in the cafeteria. Our Student Activities coordinator works hard to make sure that your experience at WITCC is not only educational, but fun as well.
Anime Discussion Group |
Purpose: To watch and analyze different genres of anime, Japanese animated film, and to explore Japanese culture.
Activities: Weekly meetings to view and discuss anime; fundraisers; cultural exchanges. |
Auto Tech Club |
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Business Professionals of America |
Purpose: To prepare students for the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills
Typical Activities: Participation in the Torch Awards Program for service to the local chapter, the school, and the community plus involvement with an array of community service projects including Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Gospel Mission, CSADV, Boys and Girls Home, and March of Dimes. Torch awards are presented at local, state, and national levels.
Requirements: Any WITCC student enrolled in a business course or program is eligible to become a member. |
Chi Alpha |
Purpose: To build community and promote the spiritual and social life of WITCC students. We meet on campus in groups of varying size and style. These gatherings are informal, infused with music and interaction, and cover topics from relationships to the nature of truth. These meetings are opportunities for students to meet God, each other, and the needs of the community.
Typical Activities: Weekly on-campus Bible studies, social events such as bonfires, video scavenger hunts, BBQs, Thanksgiving meal for WIT apartment residents, leadership training weekends, ice-skating, bowling and preparation of care packages for WIT apartment residents
Requirements: We are not a fraternity or sorority. We invite everyone to be a part, regardless of background. |
Dental Assisting Club |
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Drama Club |
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Gay Straight Alliance |
Purpose: The Gay Straight Alliance is an eclectic group of students and employees of WITCC interested in serving as a bridge between the gay and straight communities. It is the intent of this organization to provide a constructive forum where members of the community express themselves without an acknowledgement of sexual orientation. It is committed to increasing understanding and acceptance of gay individuals in society and decreasing harassment, violence, and oppression.
Typical Activities: Providing presentation of Safe Zone cards and facilitation of forums and guest speakers in the Siouxland area pertaining to GBLT concerns. Participating in service activities such as city clean-up projects, Gospel Mission assistance, and LIVESTRONG wristband sales. |
Horticulture Club |
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Housing Council |
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PAS - Post Secondary Agriculture Student Assoc. |
Purpose: Provide an opportunity for developing leadership abilities through participation in the employment experience programs, course work, and organizational activities
Typical Activities: Field trips and participation in national competitions, in club fundraisers and in the annual WIT Ag Day where students and industry meet to explore mutual opportunities
Requirements: Enrollment in any Agriculture program |
Phi Theta Kappa - Beta Zeta Mu |
Purpose: To be an outstanding chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an Honor Society for two-year colleges. It is based on four principle hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service
Typical Activities: Participation in community service projects such as American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Hospice Journal Porject, and Grant Writing Project
Requirements: A 3.5 cumulative grade point average with a minimum completion of 12 semester credit hours |
Police Science Club |
Purpose: To be a conduit for police science students to broaden their perspectives by getting involved with college leadership activities in the Student Senate as well as in the community
Typical Activities: Sponsored women from the Domestic Violence Shelter and volunteered time to the "Support Our Troops" campaign
Requirements: Enrollment in Police Science program |
Science Club |
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Spanish Club |
The Spanish Club is an organization that is made up of people who have an appreciation or desire to learn about the Spanish language and/or culture. Spanish language skills are not required; only an interest in promoting the culture and the knowledge that will help to improve relations. We will have opportunities to improve your language skills if you choose to participate in them or you can JUST ENJOY THE CULTURE. We are currently fund-raising for the Winterim trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For more information contact Bea Houston at ext. 3218 or Beatrice_Houston@mywitcc.com. |
Student Senate |
Purpose: Representatives are elected from various programs of instruction. Provide the student body with a voice in college affairs as voting members of the senate. Organize and underwrite many special events planned for students. To represent the student body in contact with faculty and administration
Typical Activities: Political/Legislative Events, Leadership Opportunities, Fund Raisers, Picnics, Live Entertainment, Intramurals
Requirements: Must be a registered WITCC student in good standing and have a G.P.A. of 2.0 |
WIT Masters |
Purpose: The mission of this Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop and practice communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth
Requirements: Anyone over 18 years old can be a member. Fees are $16 for initial fee, then $23 semi-annual dues |
Women Tech Club |
Purpose: The goal is to help women/girls better understand opportunities in technology related education and careers
Typical Activities: Present technology awareness sessions to specialty groups such as Sioux Trails Girl Scouts and the WINGS conference
Requirements: Passion for advanced technology |
Purpose: Field trips related to the auto industry
Typical Activities: Fundraising for field trip to Auto Show in Chicago, Gopher Motors Engine Rebuilding Plant in Minneapolis
Requirements: Enrollment in an Automotive program and a willingness to participate in fund raising activities.
Purpose: To provide a mechanism to raise and provide financial support for the students with professional development activities
Typical Activities: Conduct bake sale and raffle to support activities such as student membership in the American Dental Assistants Association and attending the Iowa Dental Assistants Association Annual Session in Cedar Rapids
Requirements: Enrollment in Fundamentals of Dental Assisting and Dental Assisting Specialties
Purpose: Provide an opportunity to explore various aspects of drama and performance
Typical Activities: Performing one-act plays at various WITCC activities such as WITStock and attending Siouxland dramatic productions
Requirements: The club is open to faculty, staff, and students
Purpose: Increase knowledge of plants and the greenhouse/turf industries
Typical Activities: Spring Bedding Plant Sale, Holiday Poinsettia Sale
Requirements: Enrollment in Horticulture program
Purpose: Promote residence life activities
Typical Activities: Organize and implement Easter Egg Hunt, Kick-Off Cook-Out, and WITStock Festival
Requirements: Be a resident of student housing
Purpose: To engage in science learning outside the classroom
Typical Activities: Field trips to location ssuch as the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Stone State Park, Ashfalls Fossil Bed State Park, and the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
Requirements: Enrollment in any program
