Student Clubs
Central Penn's small size makes it possible for everyone to participate in student clubs. Students find that getting involved helps to develop leadership skills and it looks great on a resume. With the various clubs Central Penn offers, students are sure to find something that will suit their interest.
Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society)
Recognizes academic excellence of undergraduates, graduates and law students.
Patrick Hughes, Advisor
Campus Christian Ministries
Campus Christian Ministries is a nondenominational group that meets weekly to apply Biblical principles to today’s world, to encourage and support one another in Christian living, and to socially interact with one another.
Emily Peters & Pastor Joe, Advisors
Club M-EdClub M-Ed is dedicated to students in the Allied Health field who serve the community through volunteer efforts. Activities include a Big Brother Big Sister program, health-related tours, and community service.
Nikki Marhefka, Advisor
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Gamma Beta Phi is an honor and service organization dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in education, to promoting the development of leadership ability and character in its members, and to fostering, disseminating, and improving education through appropriate service projects. Membership is open by invitation to students who have completed 12 or more credits with a 3.0 GPA.
Tom Marchi, Advisor
International Travel Club
The International Travel Club is open to all students who may be planning to participate in Central Penn’s Immersion program.
Howard Davidson, Advisor
Legal Studies Society
The Legal Studies Society is a club dedicated to promoting educational, networking, and community service opportunities for students participating in the Paralegal and Legal Studies programs.
Randi Teplitz, Advisor
Marketing Club
Students interested in sales, advertising, marketing research, public relations, sales promotion, Internet marketing, or retailing careers are invited to join this exciting club. Members develop outstanding leadership, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills by completing business and community service projects.
Diane Pickel, Advisor
PTA Club
The PTA Club is open to any student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This club helps students build a sense of civic and social responsibility by participating in volunteer work on campus and in the community. The organization increases health awareness in local schools and visits nursing homes, hospitals, and daycare facilities. The club encourages study groups and offers tutoring assistance to fellow PTA students. Club members will have the opportunity to travel to conferences each year and participate in the American Physical Therapy Association.
Dr. Krista Wolfe & Dr. Nicole Patterson, Advisors
Ski ClubThe Central Penn Ski Club is organized each fall term for the upcoming ski season and is perfect for all students, faculty, and staff interested in skiing.
Harve Tannenbaum, Advisor
Student Activities Committee
The Student Activities Committee is a vehicle for students to have input into campus activities such as activities, speakers, or other presentations on campus.
Ed Moran, Advisor
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors give tours to prospective students while they are on campus for class visits, open houses, and other special events.
Courtney Drahovsky, Advisor
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the communication link between the student body and the staff/administration. Students from all majors are encouraged to participate.
Dean Ed Liesch, Advisor
Toastmasters
The Susquehanna Ice Breakers Toastmasters Club is an organization whose mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to improve his/her communication and leadership skills. This club is open to all Central Penn students, faculty, and staff as well as the surrounding community.
Robert Donley & Dilip Abayasekara, Advisors
Travel Club
This club is open to all students and staff. It sponsors several social events during the year and helps raise funds for various charities. The main focus, however, is to raise funds for one or more annual trips. Club members use the funds toward paying for their own trip expenses, but the trip is open to everyone in the community. In the past several years, the club has gone on a Bahamas cruise and has also traveled to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Freeport, and Cancun, Mexico.
Lynn Shuster, Advisor
Leadership Programming
Central Penn is dedicated to providing access to Leadership Development for all students. A variety of offerings are available on a regular or short-term basis for students to become involved.
Common Hour
Central Penn provides the unique opportunity for College students to develop leadership skills and to gain perspective on the various spiritual and cultural aspects of life through Common Hour events. Every Wednesday from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. a special presentation is available for the campus community. These events may range from well-known speakers to successful graduates, musicians, artists, and community leaders.
All students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to broaden their educational experience. The Common Hour schedule is noted in the calendar and will be widely publicized each term.
Peer Mediation
The Central Pennsylvania College Peer Mediation program provides training and mediation opportunities for students who wish to help resolve disputes involving students at Central Penn. An outgrowth of Central Penn’s Alternative Dispute Resolution courses, this program is available to all students who meet minimum academic and disciplinary criteria. A brief training course certifying the student as a Central Penn Peer Mediator is required for participation.
Peer Mentoring
Peer mentors guide incoming freshman students through their first few terms so they can successfully navigate questions as they arise. Mentors should complete at least two academic terms, be in good behavioral standing, complete an interview, and hold a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Shaashawn Dial & William Lindsey, Advisors







