Clubs & Organizations
There is never a lack of opportunities to get involved at CT State Northwestern! All of Northwestern’s clubs and organizations look forward to welcoming new students. And with a variety of them to choose from – all representing a diversity of student interests – you’re sure to find a group for you. If not, you can always start your own club – all ideas are welcome!
Computer and Analytics Club
The Computer and Analytic club engages in both in-person and virtual events that explore students interested in modern computer technology, speaking with industry guests, and more.
Advisor
- John Jagtiani, john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu
Business Club
The Northwestern Business Club promotes organizational leadership to students looking to master professional life-long learning attributes and the further the building of an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality. Students in this club encourage an environment that promotes the development of skills in communication, leadership and networking.
Advisor
- Gail Kulas, 860-738-6304, gail.kulas@ctstate.edu
Criminal Justice Club
This group promotes the Criminal Justice Program at NCCC through speakers, programs and scholarship.
Advisor
- Michael Emanuel, 860-738-6389,michael.emanuel@ctstate.edu
Dungeons and Dragons Club
This group promotes the well being of our members and uses role-playing as a healthy emotional outlet and to help further members’ understanding of themselves and others.
Advisor
- Doug Mooney, 860-738-6401, douglas.mooney@ctstate.edu
Early Childhood Education Club
The purpose of this club is to advocate for young children and their families within our surrounding communities, to network and build connections with organizations that support children and families in various capacities within the northwest region of Connecticut, and to promote the personal and professional growth and development of our club members.
Advisors
- Tracy Smith,tracy.smith@ctstate.edu
- Charles Kelly,charles.kelly@ctstate.edu
History Association
This group promotes an appreciation of the historical past through shared discovery. It furthers historical knowledge and advances critical thought.
Advisor
- Todd Bryda, 860-738-6302, todd.bryda@ctstate.edu
LGBT+ Club
This group strives to strengthen and sustain a welcoming and inclusive community for all NCCC students and provide resources on LGBT+ community.
Advisors
- Bilal Tajildeen, bilal.tajildeen@ctstate.edu
- Hillary McCarty, hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu
- Jermey Whitnell, jermey.whitnell@ctstate.edu
American Sign Language Club
This group brings together deaf and hard-of-hearing students, as well as students of American Sign Language for cultural, social and recreational activities.
Advisor
- Aiswarya Vincent, aiswarya.vincent@ctstate.edu
Student Nurses Association
This group promotes accountable, compassionate and skilled graduates that can continually advance the art and science of the nursing profession.
Advisor
- Doddie Murphy, dolores.murphy@ctstate.edu
Northwestern National Association of Veterinary Technician in America (NAVTA)
NAVTA promotes educational and social activities for Veterinary Technology students, furthering their knowledge and involvement with animals within our community and beyond.
Advisor
- Hillary McCarty, hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu
Literature Club
The Northwestern Literature Club’s main objective is to promote literacy in the Northwestern Community by reading through various published works of poems, magazines, and novels.
Advisor
- No Advisor Currently, Contact Andrew Wetmore, andrew.wetmore@ctstate.edu for more information
Sports Club
This club meets regularly to play miscellaneous sports games. It promotes physical health and well being while teaching the importance of team work. If you are interested in learning more please contact their advisor below.
Advisor
- Robert Turner, robert.turner@ctstate.edu
Outdoor Adventure Club
This club promotes healthy living, social interaction, and exercise through fun outdoor excursions such as hiking, rock climbing, ziplining, and rafting. The club operates on the philosophy of “Challenge by Choice”: club members are encouraged to participate in activities at the level which they feel comfortable.
Advisors
- Melissa Bettigole, a.bettigole@ctstate.edu
- John Jagtiani, john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu
Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Nu Epsilon Chapter
This group provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Membership is extended by invitation to all students who are enrolled in an Associate Degree Program, have accumulated 12 credits, have a 3.45 grade point average and who are of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of citizenship.
Advisors
- Crystal Wiggins, 860-738-6310, crystal.wiggins@ctstate.edu
- Todd Bryda, 860-738-6302, todd.bryda@ctstate.edu
- Stacey Williams, 860-738-6427, stacey.williams@ctstate.edu
Poetry Club
Students explore the world of poetry together through expression of written and verbally performed literature.
Advisors
- Jenny Gilley, jenny.gilley@ctstate.edu
- Ryan Garesio, ryan.garesio@ctstate.edu
Student Government
The Student Senate serves as the governing body representing CT State Northwestern students for the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the student body, to stimulate interest in activities contributing to our improvement and to provide every student with experience in democratic government.
Advisors
- Andrew Wetmore, 860-738-6344, andrew.wetmore@ctstate.edu
- Jacqueline Kuns, jacqueline.kuns@ctstate.edu
Drama Club
Advisor:
- Maggie Sullivan, margaret.sullivan@ctstate.edu
Get involved!
Contact the Student Activities Office for more information.
860-738-6343
andrew.wetmore@ctstate.edu