Student Clubs and Organizations
Academic, Major, and Career-Related Clubs
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Accounting Society
The society is open to majors who have completed at least three terms of study in accounting with a C average.
http://www.utica.edu/accounting
The Asa Gray Biological Society
Membership is automatic for all biology majors and faculty and is open to all students and faculty interested in the biological sciences. The society is named in honor of the great American botanist who was born in nearby Sauquoit and educated in the Utica area. The society expands and enriches the educational experience of students interested in biology through a variety of activities including seminars, colloquia, social events, and publication of an alumni newsletter.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The student chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is one of five student chapters in the country of the global organization of certified fraud examiners.Members receive, as part of their membership fee, a copy of the ACFE bi-monthly Fraud magazine, discounted prices on local seminars, select books, manuals, self-study courses, and access to other ACFE resources.The chapter’s mission is to have students and alumni take advantage of networking benefits and resources through the ACFE and educate the public, including corporations, on the risks of fraud and how they can be realistically prevented.Students whose majors encompass the detection or investigation of financial crimes are encouraged to become members. www.acfeucstudentchapter.com
Charles Drew Pre-Medical Society
The purpose of this organization is to provide information and support to help ensure the success of Utica College students interested in the medical field.This organization also provides a forum for the discussion of issues pre-med students might face, and provides information on possible medical school programs to which students would be interested in applying.In addition, the organization establishes a network between students, faculty, and health professionals by organizing dinners and other social activities.The organization informs students about, and assists them in building contacts for, available internships, shadowing, volunteering, research, or jobs that may aid in the making of career decisions.Members also serve the community through volunteering at shelters, clinics, hospitals, or other service organizations.
Criminal Justice Student Association
The association is open to all full-time students having an interest in criminal justice. The purpose of the association is to acquaint its members with various criminal justice activities and procedures. The club sponsors a fall weekend trip to New York City where students are provided with a rare opportunity to spend eight hours riding along with New York City police officers. Spring events include a one day trip to the State Police Academy or other criminal justice facilities.
Economic Crime Investigation Student Association (ECISA)
ECISA is open to all full-time students having an interest in ECI, and strives to expand students’ opportunities within the field of economic crime. In addition to sponsoring programs and forums of interest to ECI students, every member works diligently towards the opportunity to attend the annual national conference of the Economic Crime Institute by helping with fundraising and giving time for volunteer activity.Juniors and seniors who are active in the association are invited to attend the conference, which is usually held in the Washington, DC area. for more information please go to
http://www.uticaecisa.org
Gamma Iota Sigma Professional Risk Management and Insurance Fraternity
This organization, a chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, provides students with opportunities to increase their understanding of risk management and insurance issues. The purpose of Gamma Iota Sigma is to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as professions; to encourage the high moral and scholastic attainments of its members; and to facilitate interaction of educational institutions and industry through networking and by fostering research activities, scholarship, and improved public relations. Members network with industry professionals and other students with similar interests to enhance their career opportunities.
Geology Club
The purpose of the Geology Club is to enrich the minds of students in the Geoscience major or any other student willing to learn about the field of geology. Some of the goals of the club are to organize field trips to the many geologically historical places in and around central New York and for people interested in geology to get together.
The Harold Frederic English Society
This club is named in honor of Harold Frederic, a native of Utica, New York and noted American novelist and journalist of the nineteenth century. The purpose of the society is to enrich the educational experience of students majoring in or interested in English and American language, literature, and culture. Through a variety of activities and events, members of the club will explore outside the classroom their interests in language and literature, and bring to the campus at large opportunities to do the same.
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Herodotus History Club
The club was formed to foster the examination of topics of historical importance. It also seeks to help its membership in the pursuit of information regarding career options and graduate study.
Investment Association
The purpose of the Investment Association is to allow students to gain experience and exposure to investing by taking part in managing a securities portfolio.
http://www.utica.edu/investment
The James Sherman Political Science Society
This group was named in honor of a distinguished former vice president of the United States who was a native Utican, and serves the intellectual interests of the Utica College community. The society sponsors lectures and discussions, helps prepare students for careers or professional schools, and acts as an advisory group to the government and politics faculty in planning and evaluating the government and politics major program.
Physical Therapy Society
The society is open to all physical therapy majors and students interested in applying to the program. Its purposes are to explore topics relevant to the profession, assist in the improvement of the program where appropriate, promote the profession and program to the local community, and engage in activities that benefit the local community.
Psychological Society
Although the group is predominantly psychology majors, it is open to all students who wish to join. The group consists of students and faculty advisers who all share a strong interest in psychology and topics relating to it. The purpose of the group is to search out careers and opportunities in, and become better acquainted with, the various fields of psychology; to promote understanding and cooperation between faculty and students in psychology; and to work together in improving the curriculum for psychology majors.
Psychology-Child Life Society
The club is open to all child life majors or other interested students. The purpose of the organization is to spread an awareness of the child life major throughout the campus and community. Throughout the year, the group sponsors several bake sales, flower sales, and a band in the Strebel Student Center. The main project for the year is Children and Hospitals Week, during which numerous activities are organized.
http://www.utica.edu/pclsociety
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The society is a national organization of public relations students and is affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America. The College’s Raymond Simon Chapter was the second chapter to be organized in this national society. The UC group meets monthly and sponsors a wide variety of activities, including an annual spring trip to visit public relations firms.
http://www.utica.edu/prssa
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
This group is open to all students interested in the field of human resource management. The UC chapter is a student chapter of the national organization, which is made up of professional human resource managers. Members receive numerous publications from the national headquarters plus many other benefits and services. The Utica College chapter meets regularly throughout the year for workshops, discussions, and guest lectures given by experienced human resource managers.
Student Affiliates of American Chemical Society
This group exists to promote the public's perception and understanding of chemistry and chemical science through public outreach programs and public awareness campaigns. In addition, the group provides opportunity for peer interaction for students in the sciences.
Student Gerontology Society
This is an academic society/club formed to increase awareness about and generate interest in the study of aging. The society serves as a vehicle for engaging students in educational and social programs that will assist them in participating in their communities and in their professions.
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The Student Nurses Association
The association is open to all students in the Utica College nursing program. Its purpose is to promote interaction among students and professional persons in order to promote a wider understanding of the nursing profession.
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
This student organization is open to occupational therapy majors and is affiliated with the American Occupational Therapy Association.Its purposes are to provide community service through various projects, information to promote a wider understanding of the profession, and professional activity and development at the student level.
Student Teacher Education Club (STEC)
STEC is open to any student who expresses an interest in the field of education. The purpose of the organization is to encourage a coalition among Utica College students who are interested in the education field, thus increasing participation in academic issues relevant to education, and to develop a professional atmosphere by promoting interaction between students and faculty.
Therapeutic Recreation Society
The society is open to all therapeutic recreation majors and interested students.
The Writing Guild
This organization fosters an ongoing campus-wide conversation about writing through peer tutoring, sponsoring workshops and discussions, and sharing other Writing Center resources. Membership is restricted to students working as tutors in the Writing Center.
