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Clubs and Organizations

Student organizations form an integral part of the overall Student Life program at the College. All students are encouraged to participate in clubs and organizations at the College. Information on "How To Form a Student Organization" is available in the Student Life Department at each campus. The following student organizations have a chapter on the InterAmerican campus of Miami Dade College:

Anime Club

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Jackie Loftus
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6321
  • Purpose: 
  • The Anime Club intends to learn about and appreciate Japanese culture through films, art, and music. The club will also attend applicable cultural events throughout the school year.

Best Buddies

  • Advisor: 
  • Mr. Walter Anders
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6360
  • Purpose: 
  • The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance to lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships by matching College student volunteers with persons with intellectual disabilities

B.U.G. Bicycle Users’ Group

  • Advisor: 
  • Dr. Rene Revuelta
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6562
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of B.U.G. is to organize potential bicyclists for the purpose of educating, supporting, and improving conditions for bicycling to school. B.U.G/’s philosophy arises from observing and scientifically thinking about the negative ecological and sociological impact our culture is having on the social fabric of the community and environment.

COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Oneyda Paneque
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6707
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of this chapter shall be to advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities and to promote related educational, scientific , and charitable purposes. Specifically, the chapter intends to assist and provide support to the Florida state/provincial unit of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in all its efforts on behalf of persons with exceptionalities, and to participate in all appropriate governance activities of CEC subject to the general supervision and control of CEC.

CROSSWALK

  • Advisor: 
  • Mr. Stephen Johnson
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6003
  • Purpose: 
  • Crosswalk is a campus group for students who want to study the Bible, discuss ways to apply its teaching to everyday life, and search for opportunities to serve others.

Dancing with Style

  • Advisor: 
  • Dr. Marisol Varela
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6359
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of this organization is to encourage students to express themselves through dance, to learn about different cultural dances, and to promote health awareness.

Future Educators of America

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Rebecca Sanchez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.3471
  • Purpose: 
  • Future Educators of America club is to provide an association for students interested in the field of education, provide a strong emphasis on recruitment of students, promote excellence, enhance the quality of the school's educational program, promote a positive image of education to the community, and encourage members to be positive role models.

IAC Math Club

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Belarmino Gonzalez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6226
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of this organization is to increase student involvement in mathematical activities by providing training, discussions and educational enhancement programs on all aspects of the topic.

IEEE Student Chapter

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Diego Tibaquira
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6565
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose shall be the dissemination of knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of electrical engineering, electronics, radio, allied branches of engineering or the related arts and sciences, as well as the furtherance of the professional development of students.

Kappa Delta Pi

  • Advisor: 
  • Dr. Melinda Prague
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6075
  • Purpose: 
  • Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. The Society is a community of scholars dedicated to worthy ideals: recognizing scholarship and excellence in education; promoting the development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices; enhancing the continuous growth and leadership of its diverse membership; fostering inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues; and maintaining a high degree of professional fellowship. For more information, please visit the KDP website.

LIT (Literature Invites Thinking) Club

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Emily Sendin
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6172
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of the LIT Club is to promote and enhance cultural and community activities related to literature, the arts, and humanities at the InterAmerican Campus.

Miami Dade College Democrats

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Emily Sendin
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6172
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of the MDC Democrats is to grow and strengthen the Democratic community on and off campus by discussing, publicizing, and promoting the ideals of the Democratic party.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Student Chapter

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Marlene Morales
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6223
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of the NSTA student chapter is to acquaint preservice teachers of science with the support resources available from NSTA, provide additional professional development in science education to preservice teachers. and to create a network with other preservice teachers of science at universities or colleges across the world.

Phi Theta Kappa

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Jackie Loftus
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6321
  • Purpose: 
  • Phi Theta Kappa is to promote the International Society's four hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and community service. For more information please visit our PTK web site.

Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology

  • Advisor: 
  • Dr. Miriam Frances Abety
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6564
  • Purpose: 
  • Psi Beta serves as a means of national recognition of students' early interest in and dedication to psychology and scholastic achievement; provides opportunities to become acquainted and involved with the larger field of psychology; provides a forum for developing one's perspective about psychology and sense of community and identity with others in the field; enhances leadership skills and encourage research; and provide greater opportunity for student/faculty interaction outside the classroom.

Salsa Club

  • Advisor: 
  • Mr. Humberto Perez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6249
  • Purpose: 
  • The Salsa Club is to provide a venue for students who are interested in "salsa" dancing and provide instruction for those interested in learning how to dance.

Schools for Schools

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Carlos Gonzalez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6172
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of Schools for Schools is to raise awareness and money towards the catastrophes occurring in Uganda, Africa.

Service for Peace, InterAmerican Campus Chapter

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Carlos Gonzalez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6028
  • Purpose: 
  • Service for Peace promotes awareness about local and global issues through civic involvement and service learning.

Sociology Club

  • Advisor: 
  • Dr. Ronald L. Stubbs
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6619
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of the Sociology Club is to provide a forum for students to develop sociological awareness and a sociological imagination through participation in community-oriented events, community exploration, immersion in social issues and service-learning.

Student Government Association

  • Advisor: 
  • Ms. Patty Tejeda
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6037
  • Purpose: 
  • Student Government Association is to insure student representation within the college community, realize the benefits of unified action, promote democratic citizenship, accurately represent the student body, and provide a forum for the enactment of policies beneficial for the student body.

Students Working for Equal Rights (SWER)

  • Advisor: 
  • Prof. Alex Salinas
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6172
  • Purpose: 
  • SWER is a student-led movement grounded on grassroots organizing that seeks to bring about equal rights and opportunities for all, including youth, immigrants, and the oppressed. We work for access to education, civic engagement, and leadership development for direct action on social issues.

The Spotlight

  • Advisor: 
  • Mr. Paulo Jimenez
  • Phone: 
  • 305.237.6739
  • Purpose: 
  • The purpose of The Spotlight is to create a greater interest in journalism in our community, to stress the importance of the freedom of expression as journalism students, and to hold regular meetings for the study and discussion of problems pertinent to the interest of the Spotlight.
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