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At Muscatine Community College it is the college's philosophy that co-curricular activities complement the academic program, Muscatine Community College Madrigal and we encourage you to find an activity that fits your interests and talents. Much personal growth during college results from participation in campus activities, clubs and organizations.

If you can't find an activity that interests you, you can try starting a new one. Activities at Muscatine Community College are financed by activity fees that you pay every term in addition to regular tuition. Student representatives elected to the Student Senate are responsible for assessment and disbursement of this activity fee. This method guarantees that your interests will be considered in the activity program.

Student Senate
Ag Tech Club
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Phi Theta Kappa
EXCEL Honors Program
Business Professionals Of America
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intramural Athletics
Calumet
College Choir and Variety Singers
Drama


Student Senate
The Student Senate is the representative body that gives voice to the student activities and student policies of the campus. The Student Senate constitution outlines the duties, membership and organizational structure of the Muscatine Community College Student Senate. For names of Student Senate representatives, contact the Advising Center.

Ag Tech Club
This club is designed to promote better understanding of agricultural production, sales, economics and related lines of agricultural work and provide students the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills. The Ag Tech Club is part of the Agribusiness and Technology Program at MCC.

Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Affiliated with the Distributive Education Clubs of America, Delta Epsilon Chi is designed to promote better understanding of the agri-business industry. Associate membership is open to all others.

Phi Theta Kappa
Beta Zeta Phi is the MCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Invitation to membership is extended by the chapter to students who have completed at least 12 hours of course work and who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The organization offers opportunities for transfer scholarships as well as intellectual enrichment and personal development through programs based on the four hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship.

EXCEL Honors Program
EXCEL, Muscatine Community College's honors program, is designed to provide students who have a high level of academic achievement with opportunities beyond current curricular offerings. students who are accepted into this program will be introduced to higher level thinking skills and invited to use them in a variety of settings. Through classroom and field activities, student experiences will extend beyond the limits of the traditional classroom. EXCEL is a special opportunity for highly motivated students.

Honors students enroll each semester in a two-semester-hour colloquium series that concentrates on the exploration of new ideas and the integration of concepts. Students will complete an approved honors project as part of this requirement. Students who have been admitted to Muscatine Community College may be invited to register for membership in EXCEL if they meet one of the following criteria:
A 3.5 grade-point average.
An ACT composite score of 25 or above.
A recommendation of a faculty member.

To be considered for membership, you may submit an application to Kathy Sunderbruch.

Business Professionals Of America
The Business Professionals of America is an integral part of the secretarial and clerical programs. It helps students develop by providing an opportunity to:
Meet and get to know fellow students in the Office Technology program.
Develop leadership abilities.
Participate in state and national events which encourage individual excellence.

Intercollegiate Athletics
Muscatine Community College offers intercollegiate competition in
men's baseball and women's softball. The college is a member of the Iowa Junior College Athletic Association. Athletics are governed by the Director of Athletics, and rules are set forth by the executive committee of the Iowa State Association for Community College Athletics. Muscatine Community College is also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Intramural Athletics
Both men and women students may enter competition in the intramural program throughout the academic year. Student interests are considered in the selection of activities that are developed into a well-rounded program. Students who participate in intercollegiate sports may also take part in the intramural program during their off-season and in activities other than their competitive sport.

Calumet
The Calumet, Muscatine Community College's student-produced newspaper, is published ten times during the academic year. Students may earn 1, 2, or 3 hours of credit by working on the staff through practice in communication classes. Students may earn up to six total credit hours. The Calumet is also open to all students of Muscatine Community College. The Calumet is a forum for student expression, and students make all content decisions.

The Calumet's newsroom is equipped with the latest desktop publishing equipment and a fully stocked darkroom allows photographers to improve their skills. The newspaper strives to provide students with hands-on experience.

Students interested in writing, photography, art, ad sales, business management and newspaper production should contact advisor Michael Knock for more information.

College Choir and Variety Singers
Muscatine Community College Choir is a mixed chorus open to all students who wish to participate in vocal music. No previous experience is required, and an audition is not necessary for entry in this organization.

Variety Singers is a select group, open only to advanced students. The group performs many civic and school concerts throughout the year. Membership usually includes 16 students, and an audition is required.

Instrumental ensembles such as Brass Choir and the College/Community Jazz Band may also be offered.

Drama
Students attending Muscatine Community College have an opportunity to participate in an exciting form of drama. The Bob Roach Little Theatre provides a flexible environment for staging a wide variety of theatrical events. The staging area is also intimate. Members of the audience are seated close to the action, which challenges actors and technicians alike.

The Muscatine Community College dramatic season provides at least one major production a semester. Types and styles of production vary according to student needs and interests. Musicals, comedies, dramas, original plays and touring children's theatre have been some of the previous student experiences. Students are needed for all areas of stagecraft acting, bookkeeping, costuming, drawing and designing, lighting, makeup, properties, publicity, set construction and painting and box office.

Working scholarships are available to any Muscatine Community College student regardless of major. Anyone interested in applying should contact the drama program director.