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Student Development: Student Clubs & Organizations

All registered students are eligible for membership in the clubs and organizations of their choice. Students are encouraged to form additional clubs and organizations to meet special needs or interests.  All new clubs and organizations are a part of the Inter-Club Council (ICC) after approval from the Board of Trustees.  Having a minimum of 10 students, faculty advisor and completing the necessary paperwork is all that is needed to begin.  The Student Development Office, located in the HUB assists all clubs in processing paperwork and maintaining all the club's financial records and banking needs.

Active Clubs, Spring 2025

  • A2MEND Club

    • Advisors:  Devin Mosley, devin.mosley@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Monthly on Thursday's at 3:30p.m in HUB - Umoja Village 

    • Club Focus:  To promote the enhancement of enrollment, success, empowerment, leadership, networking, professionalism, and graduation of individuals among African American, Latino, and other male students at Antelope Valley College. 

  • Alpha Iota, Honors Society

  • Alpha Omega Student Ministry

    • Advisors:  Larry Ramirez, larry.ramirez@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday's at 12:30p.m in Uhazy Hall Lobby

    • Club Focus:  To create a space where matters of the Christian faith and their intersection with culture and personal ethics can be openly explored. 

  • Anthropology Club

    • Advisors:  Dr. Darcy Wiewall, darcy.wiewall@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Friday's at 2:00p.m in UH - 223

    • Club Focus:  To provide students of all academic backgrounds and fields of study the opportunity to explore the discipline of anthropology in all its facets:  archaeological, cultural, biological, and linguistic. Thereby, sponsoring original research opportunities, open lectures, forums, and activities related to the discipline.

  • AVC Christian Club

    • Advisor:  Carlos Pinho, carlos.pinho@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Tuesday & Thursday's at 6:00p.m in Sage Hall

    • Club Focus:  ​To focus on fostering spiritual growth, community, and service by encouraging outreach programs that help the local community, whether through volunteering or supporting those in need. We create a safe, welcoming space for members to discuss their faith, share experiences, and support each other in living out Christian values in their daily lives. 

  • AVC Society of Women Engineers

    • Advisor:  Ellen McIsaac, ellen.mcisaac@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Friday's at 4:00p.m in UH - 253

    • Club Focus:  ​To empower and support women in the STEM field. To encourage a community that promotes diversity, inclusion, and excellence in STEM through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.  

  • Child Development Club

    • Advisor:  Yadira Arellano, yadira.arellano@avc.edu

    • Meetings: TBD

    • Club Focus:  To support all students in the field of Child and Family Education.

  • CNSA Club

    • Advisor:  Jennifer Rock, jennifer.rock@avc.edu, Debra Dickinson, debra.dickinson@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Monthly on Saturday's at 10:00a.m in UH - 209 and via Zoom (meeting times may vary depending on student schedules)

    • Club Focus:  To create an atmosphere of professional behavior and foster the transition from student to professional nursing through leadership, activism, and advocacy.

  • Deaf Studies Association 

    • Advisor:  Maurice Boyd, maurice.boyd@avc.edu  

    • Meetings: Twice a month on Tuesday & Thursday's at 5:00p.m in T-400B 

    • Club Focus:  A place to welcome all new or beginning students interested in expanding their awareness of Deaf Culture. 

  • Electronics Club 

    • Advisor:  Rick Motawakel, rick.motawakel@avc.edu  

    • Meetings: Bi-Weekly on Wednesday's at 12:00p.m in DL - 117 

    • Club Focus:  To provide students with hands-on experience in soldering, electronic repair, and troubleshooting, members will learn valuable skills, work on personal and group projects, and assist others in repairing broken electronics. 

  • Film Production

    • Advisor:  Kevin North, kevin.north@avc.edu, Mustafa Yasar, mustafa.yasar@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Tuesday's at 3:30p.m in YH - 204

    • Club Focus:  To bring together aspiring filmmakers by making connections both personal and professional to help with members careers.

  • Free Talk Podcast

    • Advisor:  Francisco Fuentes

    • Meetings: Monthly on Thursday's at 3:00p.m in MH 249

    • Club Focus:  To provide students with hands-on experience in podcast production, teaching them the technical and creative aspects of podcasting, including scripting, recording, editing, and distribution. Promote student voices through collaborative podcast projects, while encouraging public speaking, teamwork, and storytelling skills.

  • Gamer Club

    • Advisor:  Francisco Fuentes, francisco.fuentes@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Wednesday's at 3:00p.m in MH - 249

    • Club Focus:  To promote awareness of E-sports and create a welcoming environment for casual, competitive gaming.

  • Literature Club

    • Advisor:  Rachel Jennings, rachel.jenningstafar@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Bi-Monthly on Tuesday's at 2:30p.m in YH - 102

    • Club Focus:  To read and discuss various forms of literature while promoting literacy in the community. 

  • MENA (Middle Eastern and North African)

    • Advisor:  Carina Giorgi, carina.giorgi@avc.edu, Sawsan Farrukh, sawsan.farrukh@avc.edu, Amy Andrada, amy.andrada@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Bi-Weekly on Thursday's at 4:00p.m via Zoom

    • Club Focus:  To celebrate Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and North African countries while providing students with support and space. 

  • Nurses on the Rise

    • Advisor:  Jennifer Taylor, jennifer.taylor@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Monthly on Monday's at 1:00p.m in T600J

    • Club Focus:  To collaborate and organize fundraising efforts to support our pinning ceremony.

  • Pre-Law Club

    • Advisor:  Carlos Pinho, carlos.pinho@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Bi-Weekly on Wednesday's at 3:30p.m in MH - 246

    • Club Focus:  The goal is to promote diversity and access to higher education in the legal field, provide students with skills and experience for their future careers, and foster a sense of character and community dedication.

  • Photo Club

    • Advisor:  Aaron Giesel, aaron.giesel@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Wednesday's at 12:00p.m in YH - 210B

    • Club Focus:  To establish a connection between local photographers.

  • Psychology Student Organization

    • Advisor:  Fredy Aviles, fredy.aviles@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Thursday's at 5:30p.m in MH - 248

    • Club Focus:  We, as students of Antelope Valley College, in order to support the academic pursuits of its members, facilitate psychology-related activities and promote the learning of psychology.

  • Queer Pride Club

    • Advisor:  Dr. Greg Langner, greg.langner@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Bi-weekly on Tuesday's at 12:30p.m at the AVC Pride Center in the HUB

    • Club Focus:  To create a friendly and safe environment for people of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies alike through social support and inclusivity. We discuss relevant LGBTQIA2S+ topics, have fun meeting new people, and facilitate activities as well as fundraisers to continue to support our students. All are accepted and welcome!         

  •  Rotaract

    • Advisor:  John Vento, john.vento@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Bi-weekly on Thursday's at 2:00p.m in LH - 100

    • Club Focus:  For young adults to take action through community and international service, learn leadership skills, participate in professional development, and embrace cultural diversity and gain global perspective.   

  • Umoja Club

    • Advisor:  Nikki Riley, nikki.riley@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Weekly on Wednesday's at 2:15p.m in the Umoja Village inside the HUB

    • Club Focus:  Foster unity, mentorship, and a strong sense of community among AVC students.   

  • Veterans Club

    • Advisor:  Greg Bormann, gregory.boremann@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Twice a month on Friday's at 2:00p.m in SSV - Veterans Resource Center 

    • Club Focus:  To provide social groups to help veterans adjust to and become successful in civilian and college life; to bridge the gap amongst veterans and students at AVC.

  • Welding Club

    • Advisor:  Travis Lee, travis.lee@avc.edu, Caleb Healey, caleb.healey@avc.edu

    • Meetings: Tuesday's at 2:00p.m in AL - 101 and Thursday's at 12:30p.m in DL - 132 

    • Club Focus: To create a strong community of students interested in further developing hands-on experience while promoting creativity and innovation.