Student Organizations
Organizations are sanctioned by the college and generally receive funding through college activity fees.
College Bowl — This is a varsity sport of the mind. This challenging competition is a cross between Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit. Moraine Valley’s College Bowl Team competes in the Skyway Conference Tournament, and the fall and spring regional tournaments. (708) 608-4177
Combat to College Student Veterans’ Organization — This organization’s mission is to inform all Moraine Valley Community College veterans of all their current education benefits and to provide a strong network to help achieve future academic and career goals, leading to the development of lifelong friendships and peer support. This organization is open to all family members of veterans, Department of Defense, State Department employees and all who support the Student Veterans’ Organization’s mission. (708) 608-4068
Forensics (Speech Team) — Students engage in competitive public speaking or dramatic interpretation at intercollegiate competitions. Travel required; three to five weekend tournaments each semester. (708) 974-5556, morainevalley.edu/forensics
Inter-Club Council — The council consists of elected representatives of all chartered clubs on campus. The ICC meets twice a month to organize and conduct events and discuss student issues. The ICC approves the charters and constitutions for all clubs and coordinates club trips, events and fundraisers. (708) 974-5353
International Conversation Partners Program/International Student Ambassadors — This program offers Moraine Valley’s international and American students the opportunity to learn about cultures and countries throughout the world. The International Conversation Partners program pairs international and U.S. students for conversation and English practice. The International Club offers trips, events and cultural activities for students to socialize, build new friendships, develop leadership skills, and increase international awareness.
Peers Educating Peers (PEP) — PEP is a group of trained student leaders whose primary goal is to promote and support healthy lifestyle choices in our community college environment. PEP provides an opportunity for interested students to educate fellow students about topics that lead to positive/healthy choices and personal safety. These trained leaders will educate the college community about issues such as alcohol and substance use and abuse, sexual responsibility, keeping physically fit, HIV/AIDS, self-esteem, stress management, healthy eating, family relationships, and mediation.
Phi Theta Kappa — This is the international honors society of two-year and community colleges. Since 1918 Phi Theta Kappa has chartered 1,100 chapters and inducted over one million members. Moraine Valley’s chapter, Alpha Iota Lambda, conducts meetings, initiates service projects, attends special activities geared toward the annual honors study topic, and is active on the state and national levels of PTK. A 3.5 grade point average and at least 12 credit hours are required, and there is a one-time induction fee. (708) 974-5353, morainevalley.edu/ptk
Student Government Association (SGA) — The SGA upholds the mission, strategic priorities and core values of Moraine Valley by promoting awareness, leadership and service, and serves as a forum for an open exchange of ideas. The SGA acts as an advisory committee for the student body and as a voice of the student. The SGA is a liaison to the college administration. (708) 974-5353, morainevalley.edu/sga
Student Trustee — The student trustee, elected from the student body, represents the students on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Other responsibilities include representing the Student Government Association at college functions and serving as the Illinois Community College Board Student Advisory Committee representative. The student trustee must be willing to commit a minimum of five hours a week to the position and be willing to travel off campus. Elections occur every spring semester. (708) 608-4165, morainevalley.edu/sga