Clubs & Organizations

Welcome to the Clubs and Organizations page for Central Arizona College!  There are a variety of opportunities to be involved in leadership, social, service, religious, educational, ethnic, and cultural clubs and organizations.  Please note that all clubs are not available at each campus.

For specific information regarding a club please contact

Office of Student Engagement & Activities

FOR SPC & MAR INQUIRIES

Travares Peterson
Phone:  (520) 494-5095
Email:  travares.peterson@centralaz.edu

FOR STC & SMC INQUIRIES

Alexsondra Nathan
Phone:  (480) 677-7815
Email:  alexsondra.nathan@centralaz.edu

Prior to registering a club/org, please contact either Travares or Alexsondra to discuss the following:

Purpose of Club/Org, Benefit of Club/Org at CAC,
Marketing of Club/Org, etc.
Roles & Responsibilities of Club Advisors

Recognized Clubs/Organizations 2023-24 & Campus Locations

  Black Student Union (BSU)District-wide
  Campus Activities Board (CAB) – Maricopa
CAC Theater Society
– District-wide
  Christian Challenge – District-wide
  Council of Student Advisors (CSA) – District-wide
  Crochet Club – SMC
  National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)District-wide; By Invitation
  Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)District-wide
  Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)District-wide; By Invitation
  Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)District-wide

Advisors are an important part of every student organization. Generally, the purpose of a faculty/staff advisor is to serve as an on-campus resource to students within the organization. Additionally, advisors help with the growth and development of students, provide consistency and communicate goals to future members, and assist in the area of program content and purpose.

The role of an advisor may vary depending on the organization’s needs. The scope of an organization’s activities, the effectiveness of its officers, the time commitments of the advisor and other factors determine the nature of an advisor’s involvement with the group. Advisors should never consider themselves as only a requirement for registration.

Click the following link to access the Advisor Roles & Responsibilities document.

Student Engagement will also host bi-weekly advisor office hours to answer any questions during the Spring semester! Will update with days/times prior to semester start.

Funding

Recognized student organizations/clubs will be able to request funding for events through the Office of Student Engagement. The request of these funds should be for smaller events or meetings. For larger events, conferences, trips, etc. clubs/orgs will be responsible for raising their own organizational funds.

To apply for event funding, please complete the ‘Event Funding Proposal’ form below. The Office of Student Engagement will review your proposal and determine whether your club/organization is eligible to receive all, some, or none of the requested funding. Once you submit, an email containing additional instructions and information will be sent to you.

*Please allow 3-4 business days upon submission for an approval decision.
**For events with external vendors, please allow 2-4 weeks.

Event Funding Proposal Form

Fundraising

Recognized student organizations/clubs can use fundraisers to put money into their account for trips, conferences, food, prizes, giveaways, etc.

Basic Guidelines

– Organizations are allowed to sell food during a fundraiser.
– An organizational member must COMPLETE and PASS a certified Food Handler’s course through the State of Arizona.
– All food items must be pre-cooked, purchased, or donated food from a health-inspected location. (i.e. a restaurant or grocery store).
– The sale of home-prepared or cooked food is not permitted.
– A currently enrolled student member(s) & a faculty/staff advisor of the sponsoring recognized student organization must be present during the entire time of the event.
– Event sponsors are responsible for ensuring that proposed activities comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
– More guidelines or policies may be added by the discretion of the Office of Student Engagement.

**IMPORTANT** –  Funds acquired through use of the ‘Event Funding Proposal’ form can not be used for fundraising purposes. Those funds are to support clubs/orgs while they find out how to raise funds for their organizational use. If funds provided by the Office of Student Engagement are used for fundraising, the club/org will be responsible for reimbursing the Office of Student Engagement account.

Christian Challenge

The Christian Challenge club is a joint venture between Central Arizona College and the Baptist churches of the Southern Baptist Convention and is part of the Baptists Collegiate Ministries.  The BCM is a nationally recognized program having a large student involvement and the longest history of Christian student groups.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK)

The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) provides an opportunity to develop leadership and service, lively fellowship for scholars, and the stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.  Membership in this club is a privilege earned by qualifications, honor, and service.

For more information, reach out to them via email at Honors.education@centralaz.edu or by visiting www.centralaz.edu/ptk

Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)

The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at CAC was established in the fall of 2023. Our purpose is to bring students together to learn about history and the United States Constitution. YAF chapter members uphold the ideas of individual freedom, free enterprise, limited government, strong national protectionism and traditional conservative values through educational activities, special events, and campus leadership.

To join, please attend our bi-weekly district meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5 PM. 

Contact us: centralaz.yaf@gmail.com, for more information.

Follow us on Instagram @YAF.CAC

Join us on Blackboard by completing the YAF Enrollment Request

How to Join YAF Video Tutorial