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

Central Pen Club
Central Pen is a literary magazine featuring the work of students, faculty, and friends of Central Pennsylvania College.

Maria James, Advisor

Club M-Ed
Club 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.

Craig Munns, 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.

Robert Donley & Randi Teplitz, Advisors

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

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
This is the collegiate version of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). PBL attends state leadership workshops and state and national competitions. PBL is open to all students.

Tara Blomvall, 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

Public Relations Club
The Public Relations Club provides access to professional development in the field of public relations. Members gain exposure to best practices and industry standards while learning useful resume and career preparation tips from established PR professionals.

Maria James, Advisor

Ski Club
The 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 Liesch, 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.

Sarah Davidson, 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.

Janice Moore & MJ Zygmont, Advisors

Theatre Club
Students interested in the entire theatre process will gain experience through acting, directing, marketing, and behind-the-scenes work. Productions will include children’s theatre as well as one-act plays. Field trips to local theatres will be available to members of the club.

Heather Doyle, 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 12:30 to 1:30 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, but those taking Oral Communications and students accepted into the Leadership Honor Academy are required to attend the Common Hour events. The Common Hour schedule is noted in the calendar and will be widely publicized each term.

Leadership Honor Academy (LHA)
Students with the desire to participate in a prestigious leadership opportunity and willing to go above and beyond are invited to consider applying for the Academy. Students can apply for acceptance into the program upon acceptance to Central Penn or prior to earning 80 credits. Admission into the Academy is competitive and considers the person as a whole. While grades are important, so, too, are demonstrated leadership, commitment, integrity, and the will to succeed. Application to the Academy is open to all full-time students and will require an interview, letters of reference, and a self evaluation.

Cadets will participate in a series of leadership activities, including Common Hour events, Leadership Series, the Student Leadership Training Institute (SLTI), community service activities, and physical training, and will serve as ambassadors or the ‘eyes’ of the college. Cadets will be expected to model the Big Eight and serve as role models for the campus. Cadets will be involved in ceremonies, have special pinning or capping events, and will graduate with Leadership Honors. Cadets will also be expected to wear their Academy uniforms on Common Hour Wednesdays. For more information on the application process, call the Student Services office to set up an appointment with the Retention and Placement Coordinator.

Leadership Toolkit
A dynamic three-session workshop that enables students to develop their skills in creating agendas, taking and distributing meeting minutes, setting goals, running effective meetings, and building membership. The leadership toolkit is held during the fall 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.

Student Leadership Training Institute (SLTI)
The Student Leadership Training Institute (SLTI) is a training program for student leaders and those students who are interested in leadership. The program is designed to enhance their development as effective leaders. The students will gain knowledge and skills that will help them in all spheres of their lives, in college as well as in their careers and home lives. The leadership institute runs during the spring term.