Student Clubs and Organizations at El Centro Page ContentStudents interested in joining a student club or forming a new one should either contact the club advisor listed or the Office of Student Engagement and Retention. All student clubs must be officially recognized by the Office of Student Engagement and Retention.Student Clubs and Organizations African Student AssociationTo promote, advance, and support African American student success, retention, and social activities. Contact: Mike Ogbeide, 214-860-2055; Robert Reyes, 214-860-2664; Larry Macklin, 214-860-2482 Anime ClubTo promote better understanding of other cultures and language through Anime. Contact: Peter Brown, 214-860-2345 American Society of Interior DesignLead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability. We showcase the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide. Contact: Risë Talbot, 214-860-2353; Ron Reed, 214-860-2338 Biology ClubTo promote the field of biology to the students of El Centro. Contact: Robin Graham, 214-860-2268 Black Student AssociationTBA Contact: Florine Humble, 214-860-2633 Chemical Calculations ClubTo promote exam-readiness and successful completion of chemistry courses CHEM-1411,CHEM1412,CHEM2423 and CHEM-2425 Contact: Jozef Borvak, 214-860-2333 Drama Club To promote a better understanding of theatre and its impact. Contact: Peter Brown, Vanessa Mercado-Taylor Environmental ClubTo promote alternatives to better the college campus at El Centro. Contact: Maggie Lopez, 214-860-2015; Bethan Salle, 214-860-2734 Fashion SocietyTo have educational and social events for students in fashion design and fashion marketing, allowing exposure to industry professional, field trips and guest speakers. Contact: Brenda Carlson, 214-860-2344; Carmen Carter, 214-860-2721; Emmanuel Tobias, 214-860-2379 Fellowship of All Christians (FAC)To serve the college and wide community by showing love for our neighbors as we love ourselves. Contact: Derrick Payne, 214-860-2788 Going Above My Everyday (G.A.M.E.R.) Contact: Demetrius Bomer, 972-391-1448 iLEAD Leadership AcademyThe El Centro iLEAD Student Leadership Academy is a student leadership program that effectively develops civic responsible student and community leaders. The program is designed to connect and engage students from diverse backgrounds to develop and improve interpersonal communication and leadership skills, successfully navigate through college experiences and become actively engaged student leaders. Contact: Shaneé Moore, 214-860-2137 International Interior Design AssociationTo advocate for design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation, education and community outreach to increase the awareness of the interior design profession. Contact: Ron Reed, Risë Talbot League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)To advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of the under-represented populations of the United States. Contact: David Barrientos, Hilary Taylor, Cynthia Alva Molding Authentic People (M.A.P)TBA Contact: Demetrius Bomer, 972-391-1448 Mu Alpha ThetaRecognize students who perform well in Mathematics. Contact: Cassandra Bowell, 214-860-2366 Multicultural Student OrganizationProvide on and off campus opportunities for volunteers hours and community services. Contact: Joseph Davila, 214-860-2477 OB/GYN Education ClubTo promote opportunities for academic, cultural, social and recreational experiences through group programs and activities for sonography students and faculty. Contact: Lynn Schluns, 972-860-5053; Pam Crawford, 972-860-5055 Paralegal Student AssociationTo promote paralegal student networking and events. Contact: Christy Madden, 214-860-2320; Angelica Cuevas, 214-860-2785 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)To celebrate and recognize academic achievement of two-year college students and provided opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. Learn more about Phi Theta Kappa. Contact: Eduardo Moralez, 214-860-2676; Kendra Harrison, 214-860-2258; Monica Medina, 214-860-1438; Myisha Coleman, 214-860-2707 Powerlifting/ Weightlifting Club Contact: Michael Higgins, 214-860-2472 Rising StarTo allow Rising Star student to be involved in a club and be successful at El Centro. Contact: Grace Huang, 214-860-2728; Jenny Hevel, 214-860-2727 Sigma Alpha LambdaSigma Alpha Lambda is a National Leadership and Honors Organization dedicated to developing the individual and serving our campus and community. The mission of Sigma Alpha Lambda is to recognize members for academic achievement, to engage members in service, and to develop members for leadership. Service is the foundation of our leadership development model as well as the leadership of the organization itself. Contact: Shaneé Moore, 214-860-2138 Sister 2 SisterEmpowering the development of academic and social advancement of female students. Contact: Maggie Lopez, 214-860-2015; Myisha Coleman, 214-860-2707 SkillsUSATo enhance and elevate technical training through completion while including leadership training to prepare our students to be job ready-day one. Contact: Sheila Hyde, 214-860-2209; Swee Goh, 214-860-2203 Social Games ClubTo play and understand the videogame industry. Contact: Maggie Lopez, 214-860-2015 Sonography ClubTo provide opportunities for academic, cultural, social and recreational experiences through group programs and activities for sonography students and faculty. Contact: Lynn Schluns, 972-860-5053; Pam Crawford, 972-860-5055 STEM ClubExpose students interested in STEM subjects to career/transfer pathways, internship, scholarship and fellowship. Contact: Myisha Coleman, 214-860-2707 Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA)To develop professional responsibility as it pertains to the dental hygiene profession and promote oral health through community service and fundraising projects. Contact: Sheila Vandenbush, 214-860-2301; Donna Wicker, 214-860-2308 Student Government Association (SGA)Promote the development of students' skills in leadership, program organization, promotion, communication, initiative, and self-reliance. Learn more about Student Government Association (SGA). Contact: Shaneé Moore, 214-860-2138 Student Nursing AssociationTo involve nursing students in the student organizations and give out information regarding nursing. Contact: Carol Johns, 214-860-972-860-5026; Patty Melton, 972-860-5035 Student Veterans AssociationPromotes student veteran’s educational experiences, maximizes networking and employment opportunities, and helps facilitate the transition to a four-year university. Contact: Martell Williams, Maribel Cruz, Hillary Gallego Writing ClubTo inspire, motive and share creative ideas writing ideas. Contact: Kathleen Woodhouse, 214-860-2039 Visual Arts ClubTo foster continued interest in the visual art through guest speakers, workshops and field trips. Contact: Jill Foltz, 214-860-2434; Omar Hernandez, 214-860-2456