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Student Activities & Organizations
Student activities are designed to provide special out-of-classroom experiences for MCC students. MCC students wishing to start a new organization or activity should contact Elaine Peterson, Supervisor of Student Development, in room 303A (in the MCC Student Union). Suggestions can also be made in the Student Senate office, room 303E.
For information about current MCC student activities and organizations, click on the links below:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes/FCA
FCA is an organization for both athletes and non-athletes. FCA gives students opportunities to participate in religious-centered campus service and community projects and activities. “Leadership through leadership” is the group’s central focus.
Honors Program
The MCC Honors Program is for students who are willing to pursue and complete work beyond the usual academic requirements of regular courses. The program challenges students to think, analyze, investigate, and discover at a more advanced leve than commonly demanded, and it provides special recognition and rewards for academically outstanding students. The value of honors work and credit includes helping students reach their potential, enhancing the strength of academic transcripts, improving transfer and scholarship opportunities, and enhancing a resume. Click here for more information about the MCC Honors Program.
Multicultural Club
The MCC Multicultural Club is open to all students. The club sponsors events throughout the year, not only to welcome the 30-40 international students who attend MCC each year, but to also educate the students, faculty and staff about the diverse world in which we live. Informational days are offered in the student union with booths about different countries and cultures. In addition, the club sponsors a bowling night once a year, and members also attend a Halloween costume party and Thanksgiving Feast provided by MCC faculty and staff. Students are also often called upon to speak to elementary school children about their home countries and cultures.
Membership is free to all MCC students. For more information, contact club sponsor Deana Inman at (641) 752-7106 or 866-MCC-IS-IT, ext. 5712.
Music
 The music program at MCC offers an opportunity for interested students and community persons to enjoy vocal and instrumental music for college credit. Music groups may be formed as student/community interest arises, and such performance groups appear for both college and community organizations and events.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Alpha Iota Chapter Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. The Alpha Iota Rho Chapter was chartered in 1984 to recognize the academic achievements of students at Marshalltown Community College. Potential members are invited to join and must meet chapter eligibility requirements. A one-time membership fee is required of all members. The inductions of new members are conducted in the fall and spring semesters of each academic year.
Current eligibility requirements include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher, completion of 12 semester hours or more in a two-year program, and currently enrolled as a student at the time of invitation. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to remain in good standing. If a student's GPA falls below 3.5, the student will be placed on probation. The student will have a semester to bring up his or her GPA to 3.5 or higher to meet chapter eligibility. If a student fails to bring grades back up to the standard at the end of the probationary period, the student's name will be removed from the chapter rolls.
 Benefits include the Golden Key Membership Pin, membership certificate, identification card, the notation of membership on diplomas and transcripts, notation in graduation programs, recognition as academic scholars during the graduation ceremony, and the privilege of wearing the Phi Theta Kappa stole during commencement.
Membership also provides exclusive access to a compilation of innovative benefits available to all members online. Highlights of the online benefits include the eScholarship Directory, listing scholarship opportunities nationwide designated exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members.
Listings for all Iowa colleges and universities that provide scholarships can also be found on the Phi Theta Kappa website. These benefits give members the academic, scholarship, and employment tools that will help them attain their goals for the future.
For more information, contact co-advisors Pele Waddilove , room 115, or Dr. Tom Colbert , room 515.
Student Activities Council (SAC)
The Student Activities Council (SAC) is an open membership student leadership organization that plans the year's agenda of out-of-classroom activities, including dances, parties, many special event days, coffeehouse entertainment, and lectures. Members are nominated from the student body during fall and spring membership drives. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month throughout the academic year. (SAC membership may be utilized for credit in GO299, Co-op Government. See the Supervisor of Student Development for details prior to enrolling.)
SAC has permanent offices in the Student Union area, room 303D. Contact Elaine Peterson , Supervisor of Student Development, for more information.
Student Senate
The Student Senate, an open membership student leadership organization, is the primary student governing body. As an important part of the college community, Student Senate affords the opportunity for input and participation in the internal functions of the college as they affect the student body
The Senate's main areas of concern are student welfare, political action, community service, and the administration of the student activities budget. State and national leadership conferences, as well as local leadership retreats, are on the annual agenda for members of this group.
Senate members are elected annually by vote of the student body; in addition, campus organizations elect representatives to Student Senate . Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month throughout the academic year.
OWLS (Older, Wiser, Learners)
OWLS, a local Iowa adult student organization, was developed in the 1970's by now retired Student Service faculty member Janet Meade. Addressing a need to promote self-help in student programming and provide service to the college community, the club has been reactivated based on student interest. Adult students often feel out of place in the classroom and they have different needs than the traditional 18- and 19-year old college students. Club members can support each other by discussing their common efforts to balance work, school, family and other commitments.
Members also provide student peer insight and leadership to other prospective and new MCC students who share their concerns. Meetings started in September, 2005, and currently the organization is growing to become a major college influence. There are no dues, but donations are welcome.
Members work on projects from orientation tours to co-sponsoring a gift drive for the House of Compassion Adopt-a-Family project. Active members will have an opportunity to apply/compete for a small limited-fund book scholarship in 2007. Working membership helps students reinforce leadership skills and can provide opportunities for additional references through networking within the organization.
Additional information is available by contacting faculty advisor and charter sponsor Dr. Dava James, room 217, (641) 752-7106, Ext. 5740.
Theater Program 
MCC's Theater Program offers students the opportunity to participate in college play productions in either the acting or technical fields. The MC Squared Players perform in a recently renovated black box-style theater in Helio Portes Lecture Hall. Some productions are held in conjunction with Marshalltown Community Theater at the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse. Productions have ranged from world-premier comedies like "Hog Lot Heaven" to American classics such as "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." For more information contact Janel Lageschulte.
Travel Abroad
Each fall the Iowa Community College Study Abroad Consortium offers students the opportunity to travel and study abroad for credit. Students live with host families, and an Iowa community college faculty member accompanies students as coordinator and on-site professor.
A variety of coursework is available. Generally, students earn 12 to 15 credits during the Study Abroad semester; all credits are transferable. Applications for the Travel Abroad program are typically due in June. Contact MCC Chief Academic Officer Dr. Chris Russell for more information.
Youth for Understanding
MCC is one of 15 community colleges nationwide participating in a unique exchange program organized by Youth for Understanding (YFU) International Exchange. YFU is a private, non-profit educational organization dedicated to international understanding and world peace. YFU carries out one of the world's oldest and most respected international youth exchange programs.
YFU Newsletters
MCC and YFU offer area residents the opportunity to "welcome the world home" by opening their homes and hearts to international students who will be arriving each summer. Upon their arrival, students will live with volunteer host families within reasonable commuting distance of the college. Students take part in all aspects of college life, from attending classes to joining sports and club activities. The host family provides room, board, love and guidance, and the experience of what everyday life is like in the United States.
MCC's YFU coordinator, Barb Jennings , and will be happy to answer questions and share information on the host family experience.
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