Lake-Sumter Community College

Lake Sumter Community College
Lake Sumter Community College

Clubs & Organizations At LSSC . . . .

Student Ambassadors

To apply - Ambassador Application

The Student Ambassador program at LSSC is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. Students who are selected as ambassadors should possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a genuine interest in meeting new people, and a sense of pride for LSSC and their community. Students must have a 3.0GPA to be eligible to apply, and in return for 80 hours of volunteer service per term, ambassadors receive a $600 stipend and $700 scholarship. Applications are accepted one time a year from May-July.

Advisor: Mrs. Erin O'Steen Lewin 365-3506
lewine@lssc.edu

 

Brain Bowl

An LSSC team of 5-6 students who compete in academic competitions with other colleges. The Eligibility requirements: 2.5 GPA and enrollment in at least 6 semester hours. Students receive a scholarship for active participation.

Advisor: Mr. Scott Pierce 435-6418
pierces@lssc.edu

 

Campus Diplomats

A team of students focused on leadership and service. Diplomats plan, organize and carry-out student events and projects. Diplomats also assist other departments when requested. Eligibility requirements: 2.5 GPA and enrollment in at least 6 semester hours. Students receive a scholarship for active participation.

Leesburg Advisor: Cindy Lackey 323-3650 lackeyc@lssc.edu
South Lake Advisor: Linda Karp 352-2147 karpl@lssc.edu

 

College Democrats

A club that brings together students interested in the political process. Students work on voter registrations, social issues, and increasing awareness about Democratic candidates in upcoming elections. Open to all students.

Advisor: Ms. Karen Levin 323-3638
levink@lssc.edu

 

Computer Club

This organization serves as a support group for students focused on understanding the computer in general. The club also serves as a link with the general computing community and as a clearinghouse of information and ideas in the rapidly evolving areas of computer science and graphic arts. Open to all students.

Advisor: Mary Jo Rager 365-3550
ragermj@lssc.edu
Organization President: president1@lscs.us

 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

A club for Christian athletes and students who desire fellowship and to learn about Jesus Christ through weekly meetings including guest speakers, small group Bible studies, songs, games and skits. Members give back to the community through service projects during the year.

Advisor: Mr. Rich Billings 323-3678
billingsr@lssc.edu

 

Florida Future Educators' Association

FFEA helps students become more aware of opportunities available in the field of teaching. The club seeks to foster interest in and promote teaching as a profession. Open to all education majors and others interested in teaching.

Advisor: Ms. Debra Dabney 323-3641
dabneyd@lssc.edu

 

Health Information Students' Association

HISA is a link of communication, resource sharing, and study sessions for Health Information students at LSSC. HISA raises funds and sponsors activities which promote networking in the community and celebrates the success of program graduates.

Advisor: Ms Brandy Ziesmer 435-6414
ziesemerb@lssc.edu

 

Musical Organizations

Musical performing groups on campus include Jazz Repertoire, Jazz Lab Band, LSSC Orchestra, Musicum Collegium, and Choral Group. Open to all students.

Advisor: Dr. Peter Arcaro 323-3651
arcarop@lssc.edu

 

Nursing Students' Association

LSSC’s Nursing Students’ Association’s goal is to aid nursing students in the preparation for their professional responsibilities. It assists students in developing the responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life. It promotes and encourages participation in community affairs which improve health care and the resolution of related social issues. It is open to pre-nursing and enrolled nursing students.

Advisor: Ms Nicole Tinney 365-3581
tinnyn@lssc.edu

 

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is an international scholastic honor society for Community and Junior colleges. Membership is open to students who have completed a term of at least 20 semester hours of college credit with a GPA of 3.5 and maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 once inducted. Eligible students are invited to join each fall and spring.

Advisors: Dr. Debra Hicks 536-2124 hicksd@lssc.edu
Ms. Jackie Pierce 323-3631
 piercej@lssc.edu

 

S.A.F.I.R.E.

Club E-Mail: safire@lssc.edu
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An open discussion group/club whose members talk about the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Anime genres. Membership is open to any student interested in these topics.

Advisors:
Ms. Rechel Gump
787-3747 ext.   4213 gumpr@lssc.edu 
Mr. Phillip Suttkus 
787-3747 ext. 4508 suttkusp@lssc.edu

 

Student Government Association

As the official representative of all tudents, the SGA’s purpose is to plan student events, facilitate discussions of issues, present student suggestions to the faculty and administration, and to act in an advisory capacity to students. Open to all students.

Leesburg Advisor: Cindy Lackey 323-3650 lackeyc@lssc.edu
South Lake Advisor: Linda Karp 536-2147 karp@lssc.edu

 

Theatre Arts Society

TAS is a club which fosters interest and promotes the performing arts at LSSC. Opportunity is provided for experience in all phases of theater. Open to all students.

Advisors: Mr. Greg Cumbaa 365-3562 cumbaag@lssc.edu
 Mr. Gary Rogers 323-3614
 
rogersg@lssc.edu