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Student Organizations

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Business Organizations

  • Accounting Association/Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter- ACCT

    The purpose of the Accounting Association is to further the purpose and objectives of the IMA and its student members at UHCL, to promote and facilitate cooperation and communication between UHCL-AA/IMASC student members and regular IMA members, and to provide a means through which UHCL-AA/IMASC members may benefit from IMA services.

    President: Heather Kulhanek, heather.kulhanek@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Don Kyle, donaldlkyle@comcast.net, 281-283-3174

    Website: Facebook - ACCT ,www.uhclaa.org
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - ACFE

    The UHCL Student Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a local chapter of the world-wide Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The UHCL Student Chapter seeks to provide students with opportunities to increase their professional development through speaker events, community service, and involvement with other student organizations. The UHCL Student Chapter promotes education and research to prepare students for professional careers in fraud-related fields.

    President: Tiphanie Justice, Justicet2317@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mattie Porter, Porter@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3163

    Websites: Facebook - ACFE, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/acfe
  • American Marketing Association - AMA

    The purpose of the University of Houston-Clear Lake Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association shall be to develop sound thinking in marketing theory and more exact knowledge and definition of marketing principles and skills to develop better public understanding and appreciation of the marketing function and marketing careers to encourage and uphold sound, honest practices, and to keep marketing operations on a high ethical plane. To promote friendly relations between students, faculty, and business people and to provide students with opportunities for professional development

    President: Shayma Patil, Patil.Shayma@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Williamson, williamson@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3192

    Website: Facebook - AMA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/ama
  • Healthcare Student Association - HSA

    The purpose of the Healthcare Students Association shall be to provide its members with opportunities to increase their competencies as they further their education and professional development in healthcare administration, to assist in program development, student recruitment, and student involvement within the Healthcare Administration Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and to serve as a forum for student issues and concerns and to act as a representative voice for its members to both UHCL and HADM.

    President: Jason Payne, payne.jw@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Phillip Decker, decker@uhcl.edu

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/hsa
  • Legal Studies Association - LSA

    The Legal Studies Association is a student organization dedicated to pursuing the interests and meeting the needs of U of H students interested in law related careers.

    President: Marisol Grimaldo, amgrimaldo@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: James Benson, benson@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3177

    Website: Facebook - LSA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/lsa
  • Management Information Systems Organization - MISO

    The purpose of the organization shall be to engage in any activities that further the interests of its members. These activities shall comply with the rules and regulations issued and administered by the University of Houston-Clear Lake and the Student Government Association

    President: Naeem Ahmad, naeem959@hotmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Doug Steel, steel@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3189

    Website: Facebook - MISO, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/miso

Education Organizations

  • Association for Childhood Education International - ACEI

    The purpose of ACEI is to change children’s lives for the better, seeing the transformation of all children to impact the world around them. Being the change we want to see for tomorrow, today.

    President: Aishah El-Akkari , libraaishah@aol.com
    Faculty Advisor: Donna Kirkwood, kirkwoodd@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3567
    Faculty Advisor: Shanna Graves, gravess@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3578

    Website: Facebook - ACEI, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/acei
  • Bilingual Education Student Organization - BESO

    The purpose of BESO is to promote bilingual education throughout the university as well as the community. We will strive to educate others on the benefits of bilingual education, and work together to form a solid foundation on which to build a better future.

    President: Daniela Graciadannigracia@yahoo.com,
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laurie Weaver, Weaver@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3584
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Judith Marquez, Marquez@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3591

    Websites: Facebook - BESO, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/beso, acei.wordpress.com/
  • Student Council for Exceptional Children - SCEC

    The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) aligns with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The purpose of the SCEC is to promote and advance the education and welfare of exceptional children and youth by enhancing the educational and professional growth of the members of the organization. SCEC promotes and encourages fellowship and interaction among students, faculty and alumni. By providing resources and opportunities in the field of special education, members will engage in charitable, civic or educational activities that will contribute to the education of the public in the community.

    President: Tracy McKinley, tracy.mckinley@comcast.net
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Randy Seevers, Seevers@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3534

    Website: Facebook - SCEC, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/scec
  • Student Reading Council - SRC *

    The purposes of the Student Reading Council are: (1) to exchange ideas and techniques with regard to reading programs; (2) to encourage innovations and research in reading programs; (3) to provide service to literacy agencies in Harris and Galveston Counties; and (4) to sponsor conferences, meetings, workshops, and study groups designed to implement the group’s purposes. The Council is affiliated with the International Reading Association.

    President: Mesh Felvegi, felvegi@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Charlene Carter, carterlc@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3572 *

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/src
  • Texas State Teachers Association-Student Program - TSTA-SP

    TSTA-SP promotes interest in young adults interested in education and strive for higher standards of preparation. We provide members with professional and personal development opportunities and help them gain an understanding of the history, ethics and programs of the education profession. Members have the opportunity to participate in professional and community projects at the local, state, and national levels.

    President: Brandie Neely, brandie.neely@hotmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Carmen Conley, conley@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3504
    Faculty Advisor: Jana Willis, willis@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3568

    Website: Facebook - TSTA, www.wix.com/tstauhcl/tstauhcl, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/tsta-sp

Honor Societies and Leadership Organizations

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success - NSLS

    NSLS (also known as Sigma Alpha Pi) is a nationwide community that dramatically improves one’s ability to successfully attain desired outcomes. The Society guides individuals through the process of identifying and committing to focused and dedicated actions that lead to their personal success.

    President: Juanita Hall HallJ8424@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Jennifer Clark, clarkjen@uhcl.edu, 281-283-2611
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephen Cherry, cherry@uhcl.edu, 281-283-7600

    Website: Facebook - NSLS, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/nsls
  • Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society - AKDI *

    The name Alpha Kappa Delta implies social research for the purpose of service. It is a non-secret, democratic, international, sociology honor society.

    President: Angela Miller *
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mike McMullen, Mcmullen@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3435
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephen Cherry, Cherry@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3435

    Websites: Facebook - AKDI, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/akdi
  • Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society - APS *

    The purpose of Alpha Phi Sigma is to recognize and promote academic excellence among students pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree in Criminal Justice or pursuing a minor in Criminal Justice at UH-Clear Lake.

    President: Erica Hernandez, hernandez@uhcl.edu
    Chapter Advisor: Dr. Tiffiney Cottledge, tbcottledge@hotmail.com
    Chapter Advisor: Dr. Everette Penn, pennev@uhcl.edu
    Chapter Advisor: Dr. Steven Egger, egger@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - APS, www.aps-uhcl.org/
  • Beta Alpha Psi - BAP *

    In seeking to promote and recognize scholastic achievement and professional excellence among financial information students and alumni, our objectives include: To encourage interest in the financial information professions, to provide opportunities for members to interact with financial information and business professionals, faculty, and other students, to provide informative programs, encouraging the development of professional growth, to increase interaction with Houston area financial information firms and industries.

    Vice President: Heather Kulhanek, Heather.Kulhanek@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Zhaohui Xu, xuzhao@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - BAP, www.bap-uhcl.org/
  • I/O Psi - IOPSI

    The purpose of this organization shall be to recognize students who have performed exceptionally well in the program of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

    President: Kaitlyn Morton, kemorton29@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alex Milam, MilamA@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3332
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Scott McIntyre, McIntyre@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3428

    Website: Facebook - IOPSI, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/iopsi
  • Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education - KDPI

    Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was established to promote excellence in education and fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The purpose of the Omicron Kappa Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi is to do this while maintaining a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, to quicken professional growth, and to honor achievement in educational work. Membership is granted to those who meet the minimum requirements depending on their university status.

    President: Kristie Williamson, kwill116@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Kent Divoll, divoll@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3634

    Website: Facebook - KDPI, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/iopsi
  • Omicron Delta Kappa - ODK

    Omicron Delta Kappa was founded on December 3rd, 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. In the tradition, idealism and leadership of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the founders stated that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized; that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors; and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. Omicron Delta Kappa places emphasis upon the development of the whole person by recognizing those skills and qualities in leaders and by encouraging leaders to foster those skills and qualities in others. The Hilary Jo Karp Circle was founded at the University of Houston—Clear Lake on March 11, 1984 with 26 charter members. Originally named the Atrium Circle, the Hilary Jo Karp Circle has inducted more than 350 students and 75 faculty and staff in its twenty-seven year history.

    President: Chris Mathey, matheyc8625@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Bartsch, bartsch@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3327
    Faculty Advisor: Sandra Nelson, nelsons@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - ODK, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/odk
  • Psi Chi - PSICHI *

    The purpose of Psi Chi is to advance the science of psychology and to encourage, stimulate, and maintain the scholarship of individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology. The goals of Psi Chi for members and officers are to provide academic recognition to its inductees and to stimulate professional growth through a network of special events, speakers, and materials pertaining to the field of psychology.

    President: Kendra Riney, flutrby52@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chad Wetterneck, wetterneck@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3364
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chris Ward, wardchris@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3303

    Website: Facebook - PSICHI, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/psichi
  • Sigma Tau Delta

    The purpose and objectives of this Organization shall be to recognize scholastic achievement, to advance the study of global literature, to encourage reading, to promote the mastery of written expression, and to foster a spirit of community among those who specialize in the study of literature.

    President: Amber Criswell, amber.criswell@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Clody, clodymc@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3390

    Website: Facebook - SIGMA, coursesite.uhcl.edu/hsh/Whitec/SigmaTauDelta/default.htm

Human Science & Humanities Organizations

  • Applied Behavior Analysis Student Organization - ABASO *

    The primary purpose of this organization is to educate the students of the University of Houston – Clear Lake campus regarding the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. The secondary purpose of this organization is to advance the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through providing a forum for open discussion regarding research ideas.

    President: Mia Caccavale, mncaccavale@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Fritz, Fritzj@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3427
    Faculty Advisor: Sarah Lechago, lechago@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3331

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/abaso
  • Art Association - ART *

    The purpose of the Art Association is to give members information on the art world, promote campus art, host or conduct workshops for members’ benefit, and sponsor special field trips to various museums and art-related showings. The goals of this organization include an annual Christmas art sale as a main fund raising project, and to support the arts in general.

    President: Cameron Rowe, artassociation@uhcl.edu
    President: Paul Ritchey, ritcheypaul@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Jason Makepeace, artassociation@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3422

    Websites: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/art
  • Clinical Psychology Student Association - CPSA *

    The goal of this organization is to supply information to students in the Clinical Psychology graduate program and all other interested students pertaining to both present and future needs. Speakers, workshops, program issues, employment concerns, and doctoral studies are a few of the areas of interest. CPSA also aims to increase social interaction among students, between students and faculty, and beyond to the professional community.

    President: Kendall Phillips, kendallbphillips@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Short, shortmb@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3324

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/cpsa
  • Communication and Digital Media Association - CDMA

    The UHCL Communication and Digital Media Association exists to develop better public understanding of all forms of communication and media, to encourage and uphold sound and ethical practices, to promote friendly relationships between students, faculty, and field experts, and to provide a support system for both undergraduate and graduate students studying communication and/or digital media.

    President: Carla Bradley, bradleyc@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Anne Henry, henry@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - CDMA
  • Criminology Student Organization - CSO

    The purpose of the Criminology Student Organization is dedicated to helping criminology students explore career paths by presenting speaker’s in the field of criminology and criminal justice, arranging interesting field trips that take the criminology student into the real world of criminology and arranging opportunities to network with community resources. Expectations of CSO members include volunteering for UHCL sponsored activities, attending UHCL workshops, supporting our UHCL staff and faculty members and contributing time to CSO sponsored community projects as well as volunteering at community based organizations where they can be of service.

    President: Brenda Ross, brenda.ross9@gmail.com

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/cso
  • Cross-Cultural, Anthropology and Sociology Student Association - CASSA *

    Create networks between the Cross-Cultural, Anthropology and Sociology programs/students and Greater Houston Area professionals in diverse fields. Additionally, CASSA seeks to foster relationships with former, current and incoming CRCL/ANTH/SOCIO students to create an effective alumni network by sponsoring on-campus events such as speaker series related to issues of cultural diversity.

    President: Tonya Tipton, tonya275@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Kovic, kovic@uhcl.edu

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/cassa
  • Family Therapy Student Association - FTSA

    The Family Therapy Student Association aids in promoting the common professional development of those who are interested in Marriage and Family Therapy. It also attempts to provide an informational forum for educational, networking and social opportunities, and a chance to share knowledge and experience. This organization will hold general membership meetings, provide continuing education for students and the community, support family therapy program projects, contribute to the educational resources at the university, publish information on student activities, and co-operate with other professional groups in furthering the profession of family therapy.

    President: Rachel Hensley, rachelhensley75@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jared Dupree, dupreew@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3448

    Website: Facebook - FTSA, www.ftsa-uhcl.org
  • Fitness and Human Performance Honor Society - FHPHS *

    The purpose of FHPHS is to promote, educate and research fitness and human performance.

    President: Chris Seponski, ponskind@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Bill Amonette, amonette@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3381

    Website: Facebook - FHPHS, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/fhphs
  • History Club - HIST

    We aim to increase the study of history and promote the History Department at the University of Houston-Clear Lake among history majors and those interested in history through social, intellectual, and service outlets. We visit one museum or historical site per month and hold one club meeting per month during regular semesters. We also sponsor one history related community service project per full semester. Members can earn honor cords by participating in our organization as well.

    President: Rachel Gunter, gunterr8621@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barbara Hales, hales@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3411

    Website: Facebook - HIST, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/hist
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - HFES

    The UHCL Student Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) is a group of UHCL students and scholars interested in the field of human factors and ergonomics who organize events and activities for the benefit of the students, the human factors community, and HFES."

    President: Wimberly Hoyle, sloane11@gmail.com
    President: Tasha David, ms.tdavid@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Camille Peres, peressc@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3412

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/hfes
  • Political Science Student Association - PSSO *

    The Political Science Student Organization's statement: The Political Science Student Organization is to encourage students to become more aware of political issues and increase participation within our local, state, and federal governments. We pride ourselves on intelligent debate, the exchange of information, and the never ending opportunity to gain more insight and knowledge. Our club is designed to accept any persons regardless of political views or opinions’, diversity in our group essential. People from different ideologies and backgrounds will only make the group politically, economically, and socially stronger.

    President: Meggan Brown, meggan.brown90@gmail.com

    Website: *
  • Social Work Student Organization - SWSO

    The Social Work Student Organization (SWSO), is a supporter of the University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL) Bachelor's of Social Work Program (BSW). This organization was created to connect UHCL SWSO members that are in the BSW Program as well as others from different disciplines at UHCL that are interested in social work. SWSO also offers experiences through meetings and activities that introduce students to the social work profession and provides information about social services to members and the university community.

    President: Maria Wilson, wilsonfamily.maria@gmail.com
    President: Penny Woodard, samnpen88@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Arch Erich, erich@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3388

    Website: Facebook - SWSO, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/swso
  • Society for Human Resources Management - SHRM *

    The UHCL chapter of the Society for Human Resorce Management serves the needs of our campus community's HR students by providing essential resources for becoming successful in the HR profession. Our purpose is to provide networking opportunities for our members, keep them up to date on current HR developments, ease the transition from the classroom to the business world, and ensure that our students become effective partners in developing and executing organizational strategy.

    President: Kelley Rojas, kelleycamille@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alix Valenti, Valenti@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - SHRM, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/shrm

Intercultural and International Organizations

  • Black Students Association - BSA

    The purpose of the Black students Association, BSA, is to promote activities of common interest, as well as cultural and educational benefits for the African and African American student body. BSA is an organization that strengthens unity in the community and concerns to ones members. The vision of BSA is to be the premier student organization for African and African American emergent leaders.

    President: LaKita Costner, kitacost@aol.com

    Websites: Facebook - BSA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/bsa
  • Chinese Student Association - CSA *

    To unite student body and to promote cultural, social, and leadership development of college students of Chinese interests attending University of Houston at Clear Lake.To build a better studying and living environment for all Chinese students and to make their life more colorful.

    President: Yawei Li, liy2777@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Lei Wu, wul@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3854

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/csa
  • Hispanics Advancing Culture, Education, & Roots - HACER

    HACER works to advance and enhance the cultural awareness of the various subcultures of Hispanic heritage to the Clear Lake community; to promote self-awareness of ethnic heritage and instill pride in that heritage; to utilize that pride in heritage to succeed in all academic or professional activities. We aim to help students of Hispanic and non-Hispanic descent realize their full potential as students and citizens, and to aid students in all possible ways to improve their educational endeavors.

    President: Monique Martinez, martinezm7802@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Daniel S. Haworth, haworth@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - HACER
  • Indian Students Association - ISA

    We are an independent association recognized by the University of Houston Clear Lake and was formed for the Indian students. We organize special events, participate in them and try to keep India and its cultural heritage alive in our hearts far away from home in the United States. Helping each other in times of need is what brings us together and in strengthening our community. Ours is an ever expanding community comprising of not only Indian but students of foreign origin as well.

    President: Rupesh Vallam, rupesh4ever@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sheerekha Subramanian, subramanian@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3430

    Website: Facebook - ISA, www.isauhcl.org/
  • Latino and Hispanic Heritage Student Association - LAHHSA *

    Our goal is to provide a platform at UHCL where Latino students can start a dialogue among the various Latin American nations on campus and within the surrounding communities. It is our hope that this open communication will raise consciousness about the diversity within the Latin American nations, and encourage unity as a result of knowledge that insights understanding a peace.

    President: Ann Reynoso, ann_rey@hotmail.com

    Website: *
  • Nepalese Student Association – NSA

    The Nepalese Students Association helps to promote communication between Nepalese students and its community at University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL), help newly arriving Nepalese students transit easily at UHCL and to introduce and preserve Nepalese cultures and traditions through cultural awareness and create healthy environment to exchange education among students.

    President: Shiva Sedai, shivas8911@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - NSA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/nsa
  • Taiwanese Student Association - TSA

    The purpose of this organization is to serve Taiwanese students on campus by helping them adapt to campus life at UHCL. TSA provides programs and activities to promote Taiwanese students’ participation in campus social events and to increase the community’s understanding of the Taiwanese culture.

    President: Chih-Wei (Jeremy) Hsu, u0308046@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Morris Liaw, liaw@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3876

    Website: Facebook - TSA
  • Vietnamese Students Association - VSA *

    The purposes of the Vietnamese Students Association are to support newly-arriving Vietnamese students and to help them adjust to campus life at UHCL; to introduce the Vietnamese culture to the UHCL community; to promote interest in community service; and to serve the common interests of the members.

    President: Thao Ninh, ntphuongthao1986@gmail.com

    Website: Facebook - VSA, www.vsauhcl.org/
  • Celtic Connections – CC *

    The pupose of the organization is to promote awareness of the Celtic Culture. We will acheive this through events and activities which will share the Celtic Culture with members of the University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL) community.

    President: Clare Leonard, Leonard@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - CC, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/celtic

Religious Organizations

  • Baptist Student Ministry - BSM

    The purpose of the UHCL BSM is to provide a ministry to persons of the University of Houston-Clear Lake community, leading them toward faith in God through Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, guiding them in Christian growth and discipleship, and involving them in responsible church membership.

    President: John Duvall, john_Duvall@msn.com
    Faculty Advisor: Jason Miller, j4millers@aol.com

    Website: Facebook - BSM, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/bsm, www.myspace.com/uhcl_bsm
  • Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship - XA

    XA works to share the good news of salvation through Christ with the UHCL community, discipline Christians in all aspects of the Christian faith so they are equipped to lead lives that glorify and honor God, provide opportunities for fellowship, discussion, prayer, and Biblical training regarding the needs of students, and provide a link to the local church.

    President: Victor David Kalyanapu, victordavid.kalyanapu@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: None

    Website: Facebook - BSM
  • Muslim Students Association - MSA

    The ultimate goal of the Muslim Students Association is to encourage both Muslims and non-Muslims to evolve intellectually and spiritually during their time at UHCL and to become enlightened, responsible, and just individuals. MSA also tries to break stereotypes and clear misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.

    President: Asma Parkar, asma6905@gmail.com

    Website: Facebook - MSA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/msa
  • Soka Peace Group - SPG *

    Soka Peace Group is a network for students, staff, faculty and anyone in the UHCL community that promotes involvment, peace, culture, education, happiness and information about Nichiren Buddhism/SGI-USA.

    President: Irene Abercrombie, abercrombie@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Maria Curtis, curtis@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3429

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/spg

Science and Computer Engineering Organizations

  • Amazon Tree - ATREE

    To provide a forum for all members who are working on Amazon research projects, who have participated on Amazon trips, are interested in participating in future Amazon trips, and/or for those who have an interest in tropical rainforests, Amazon conservation and ecology. Encourage students to participate in the UHCL study abroad program. Provide a forum for Amazon and tropical rainforest study and research as well as educate the community.

    President: Alisa Capetillo, a.capetillo@ymail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Cindy Howard, howardc@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3745
    Faculty Advisor: Michael Hunt, huntm@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3375

    Website: Facebook - ATREE, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/atree
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - IEEE

    The purpose of the IEEE is three-fold: First, to provide career services and networking opportunities for students with faculty and industry representatives. Second, to inform students about new technologies, research, promote educational and technical development. And third, to act as a venue for students to collaborate with each other academically.

    President: Jose Alfredo Nava, alfredo_2002@hotmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Hakduran Koc, KocHakduran@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3877

    Websites: Facebook - IEEE, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/ieee
  • Physics Club - PHYSICS

    The UHCL Physics Club began as a group of students who studied together to help their classes. It is open to grad and undergrad students of all majors. We provide mutual support and study help for all students. We go to conferences and participate in SGA activities.

    President: Louisa Riofrio, sailorstarfightr@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Garrison, garrison@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - PHYSICS
  • Pre-Health Association - PHA

    The purpose of this organization shall be to promote interest in the field of Biology and to introduce members to individuals in the fields of research, medicine and related careers, dentistry, and education. Pre-Health Association is an organization committed to bettering our university, building relationships within our community, and expanding our knowledge of the biological sciences. Our organization mentors students and helps provide the connections and resources to help members achieve their goals. Through our motivation and the recruitment of others, the Pre-Health Association will continually evolve.

    President: Rexhina Alushi, rexhi_2006@hotmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rick Puzdrowski, puzdrowski@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3750

    Website: Facebook - PHA
  • Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry - SETAC

    The student chapter of the global organization SETAC, UHCL-SETAC provides a forum for students with opportunities to attend the regional/national level meetings and help identify the professional areas of their interest. UHCL-SETAC is an ideal platform for students in the Environmental Chemistry or Toxicology to establish professional contacts and obtain information regarding research being conducted in the corresponding fields. Besides, UHCL-SETAC strives for team work, educating members about field and laboratory protocols and methodologies in the aforementioned fields.

    President: Khem Paudel, arueffect@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cindy Howard, howardc@cl.uh.edu, 281-283-3745

    Website: Facebook - SETAC, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/setac
  • Society of Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals - SIHSP

    The purposes of the Society of Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals shall be: To stimulate among its membership a continuance of interest in Environmental Health and Safety and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. To promote the advancement of the Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Environmental Health and Safety professions and to foster the professional well being and development of its members within its campus and community. To develop an acquaintanceship and fellowship among those who teach and those who practice in the professions of Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Environmental Health.

    President: James Dark, jamesdark1@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Magdy Akladios, Akladios@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3744

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/sihsp

Special Interest Organizations

  • Gamers' Guild - GAME

    Imagination, Unlimited frontier...
    These are the voyages of the UHCL Gamers’ Guild...
    It's ongoing mission to seek out new games in cards, boards, and rpgs...
    To boldly game where no other gamer has been before...

    President: Brian Boyd, brian.boyd@houstontx.gov
    Faculty Advisor: Mr. David Day, day@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3355
    Faculty Advisor: Mr. Robert Bartsch, bartsch@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3327
    Faculty Advisor: Ms. Carol Carman, carman@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3606

    Websites: Facebook - GAME, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/game
  • Kappa Colony of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority Inc. - DXN

    Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Interest Group: M.E.T.A.M.O.R.P.H.I.S. is committed to the furtherance of multiculturalism by promoting diversity and cultural awareness in our local community, the University of Houston Clear Lake and throughout the world. Our purpose is to promote multiculturalism by educating the community and our peers about diversity and the importance of cultural awareness. Our sisters lead by example, act with passion and embrace all cultures in the task of educating others in a variety of issues. We fulfil this goal by participating in numerous community activities and volunteer work throughout the community alongside other fraternities, sororities, and campus organizations.

    President: Danielle Aguirre, aguirred@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Dr. Maria Curtis, curtis@uhcl.edu

    Website: Facebook - DXN
  • Model Arab League Student Association - MALSA

    MALSA is a student-inspired and student-run organization at the University of Houston -- Clear Lake that seeks to promote and encourage participation in the Model Arab League by UHCL students, to build resources (time, space, and finances) that support the participants in preparation for the Model and enable the participants to enjoy the full academic, social, and career benefits that participation in the Model allows. These goals will be obtained through the building of a long-term self-supporting infrastructure and network. MALSA members are committed to increasing cross-cultural awareness and dialogue, to in-depth academics with a qualitative research base, and to high ethical standards in everything that they do.

    President: Evgenia Terekhova, terekhova.j@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Maria Curtis, curtis@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3429

    Websites: Facebook - MALSA
  • Rugby Club - RUGBY *

    The purposes of the Rugby Club are to - Promote unity among persons with an undying interest in the play of rugby ,Provide an avenue for athletic and sporting behavior found only on the intercollegiate level ,Secure players, coaches, and spectators an opportunity to act as ambassadors for UH-Clear Lake

    President: Todd Oliver, toddoliver55@hotmail.com

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/rugby
  • UHCL Sports Association - SA

    We are a student organization focused on providing a way for students to network and get involved through a common interest. We will provide an opportunity for students to gather and play a sport the organization chooses for that month. Additionally we will meet once a month to make decision on the upcoming events and learn the sport of the month.

    Vice President: Chasidy Bell, chasidybell@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: William Amonette, amonette@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3381

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/sa
  • Student Veterans of America - SVA

    The purpose of this organization shall be to foster fellowship of current and former members of the active and reserve components of the United States Armed Forces and their families by providing mentorship and advice to all military veterans, and assist members of the veteran community in transitioning into their educational pursuits.

    President: Randy Seawright, rseawright@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Cheryl Rohde, rohdec@uhcl.edu, 281-283-2024

    Website: Facebook - SVA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/sva
  • Sustainability Club - SC

    To introduce and promote everyday sustainable practices to the UHCL community, the Clear Lake area, and the State of Texas to better our natural environment.

    President: Henry Hodde, hoddeh@uhcl.edu
    Faculty Advisor: Kathleen Garland, garland@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3249

    Website: Facebook - SC
  • University of Houston-Clear Lake Cricket Club - UHCL-CC

    UHCL-CC works to promote the sport of Cricket at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and in the USA. This will involve participation in matches and tournaments with other universities under the auspices of the national body, American College Cricket, teaching cricket to individuals, hosting cricket practice, & activities.

    President: Vivek Sanjay Kotadia, vivek1579@gmail.com
    Faculty Advisor: None

    Website: Facebook - UHCL-CC
  • Unity Club - UNITY *

    The purpose of the Unity Club is to discuss and resolve issues pertaining to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders in the personal, social, and student life of its members, UHCL students and faculty, and the community. The organization will promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender awareness through educational workshops, guest speakers, and community activities that will accentuate the gamut of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender art, literature, academia, and culture. Participation in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender conferences and activities nationwide is encouraged and when deemed pertinent to the collective good of the Unity Club and its community, field trips will be organized.

    President: Valerie Siman, valerie_siman@yahoo.com
    Faculty Advisor: Ms. Lindsay Humphrey, humphrey@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3975

    Website: Facebook - UNITY, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/unity
  • Women Studies Student Association - WSSA

    Our purpose is to bring awareness and spark interest in issues concerning the role gender plays in our lives. Through WSSA we hope to incite community wide involvement in women's issues through discussions, seminars, film viewing, and other activities designed to educate and inform peers.

    President: Rachel Reed, rwreed@ymail.com
    Faculty Advisor: Angela Howard, HowardA@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3369

    Website: Facebook - WSSA, www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/wssa
  • Young Americans for Liberty - YAL *

    YAL is a politically, economically, and socially conscious organization. The primary purpose of our organization is to present a moral approach to political, economic, and social issues and legislative decisions. The core principles we will push are an appreciation and overall understanding of individual liberty, a sensible foreign policy, and sound money. Our objective is to provide a voice for young Americans who are frustrated with the statist approach to political, economic, and social issues practiced by the leadership of both major political parties. Our goal is to influence these young Americans to vote for political candidates who embrace individual liberty, a sensible foreign policy, and sound money.

    President: David Torres, torresd07@gmail.com

    Website: www.uhcl.edu/studentorgs/yal
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