Clubs on Campus
by Gloria Saldivar
Are you a student who wishes to be more involved on campus? Want to meet new people, but don’t know how or where to start? Join a club! There are a whole network of clubs on campus that are waiting for you! We have the Taft College ASB, Best Buddies organization, Literary club, On our own club, phi Theta Kappa, and Psychology club.
Associated Student Body (ASB): The associated student body is in charge of making student opinions on campus be heard. Their mission statement is “To provide a means for responsible and effective participation in the governance of the campus; provide an official voice through which students’ opinions may be expressed; and provide opportunities for all members of the college community to establish memorable experiences and life-long relationships through activities and events connected to Taft College”.
Best Buddies: Best Buddies is an international non-profit organization. Their mission statement is “To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs)”.
Literary club: The Literary club here on campus is for those students who enjoy writing. Their mission statement is to “provide editorial and production experience in literary publication to students of Taft College, assist the community of Taft in networking with writers globally, and promote imaginative literature in Kern County”.
On Our Own club: This club is intended to prepare and guide those that seek to be independent. Their mission statement is “To provide a resource of support for those individuals endeavoring to live independently. The members of the “On Our Own Club” will organize fundraising events and campus activities. Through participation, volunteerism, and interaction in community activities, club members will contribute to their community and gain skills relevant to a healthy and participatory lifestyle”.
Phi Theta Kappa: This is an honor society organization. They recognize students with academic excellence throughout their two years in community college. Their mission statement is “To offer a myriad of opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment, and personal development through programs based on Phi Theta Kappa’s four hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship”.
Psychology Club: This organization on campus puts its emphasize on projects that are to be presented to the psychological community. Their mission statement is “To learn, to teach, and to lead”.
Now that you have read a brief description about each club and organization on campus; it’s time to think about which one suits you best and get signed up! Remember, the experiences and memories formed during the most important times of our lives are the ones that stay with us forever. Make college memorable and get involved!
To find out more about these clubs and organizations go to the “student services” tab on the Taft College website and click on “student life”.