Student Organizations

Student Government (College-wide)

Student Government exists to promote student involvement in campus activities, assist and maintain order among student organizations, represent concerns brought forth by the student body, and encourage community outreach.

Student Veteran Association (College-Wide)

The SVA's mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. Join veteran students for friendship and group discussions.  Beau Everitt and Carlos Olivarez- Advisor

Forensic Team (College-wide)

This speech, performance and debate team competes from September-April, travels to two or three tournaments a semester, and OCC covers the cost of judging, registration and etc.  Undergraduate students can compete in one or more events (Informative Speaking, Poetry, Dramatic Interpretation, Parliamentary Debate and more), earn college credit for their work, and can even be eligible for scholarship money. See Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League (MISL) and Oakland Community College Forensics on Facebook for more information.
Carole Bennett - Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3692

AUBURN HILLS CAMPUS

Gamers Alliance

It's our purpose to provide a fun, stress-free environment where students can game, chat, and easily make friends with people with a variety of interests. This club is a place where anyone can come and find a warm welcome because we accept, encourage and appreciate people from all walks of life. We love to game and we love to chat. Come down to room G-104 (the glass "Fishbowl" room in the far end of the Student Center by the Raiders Store) or room G-106 during one of our games or ask about us in the Student LIFE office in G-150! Shawn Dry - Advisor

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

InterVarsity is an evangelical campus mission serving students and faculty on college and university campuses nationwide. Our vision is to see students and faculty transformed campuses renewed and world changes developed through the power of the Holy Spirit and the good news of Jesus. Join us for weekly bible study, fellowship and more. We can also often be found in the Student Center recruiting. Stop by and say hi! Mark Hopkins- Advisor

International Student's Club

We, the students of the Oakland Community College (OCC) campus at Auburn Hills are of multiethnic origin, and in order to promote international goodwill and friendship, unite to ordain and establish this constitution. Let there be understanding and respect among us; derived from our efforts as scholars, and our respective social and cultural heritage. Sarah Lemelin - Advisor

Optimists International

The Optimist Club at Auburn Hills Campus is the collegiate branch of Optimists International, Clarkston, Michigan chapter. Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local clubs whose members work each day to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their communities, and in themselves. Our collegiate club is committed to optimism and self-development for the improvement of youth and community. It gives OCC students opportunity to help local youth through membership in one of the largest service organizations in North America. Our campus branch specializes in outreach, friendships and advocacy for OCC students and youth with autism spectrum disorder. Robin Brose - Co-Advisor and Kimberlea Reid - Co-Advisor

Spectrum

We celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; welcoming everyone regardless of how they self-label. Join our club and be yourself in a supportive environment! Michelle Samtouni - Advisor

Students for Sensible Drug Policy

Students for Sensible Drug Policy is a global student organization dedicated to ending the racially and economically devastating War on Drugs by replacing it with policies and conversation rooted in science, health, and human rights. We neither condemn or encourage drug use. We understand that drug use occurs, no matter the legality, and are dedicated to making sure that those who do use substances can do so as safely as possible, given the inherent risks of drug prohibition. We are committed to educating the public about drugs and encouraging an empowering environment of harm reduction and sensible policy. Lonn Monroe - Advisor

The Economics and Finance Club

The Economics and Finance club of OCC strives to help students network, build relationships and the soft skills necessary to navigate the professional world, as well as discuss current events regarding the global economy. If you are seeking to build meaningful relationships that are based in your love of all things business, please join us! Walter S McManus - Advisor

HIGHLAND LAKES CAMPUS

Dental Hygienists Association

The professional organization for dental hygienists is the ADHA. There is a state component (Michigan Dental Hygienists Association) and a local component for Oakland County. Activities include dental health presentations to local schools and community organizations. All incoming dental hygiene students are charged a membership fee of $65 a year. Students are elected to the board from the student membership. The officers include: president & treasurer (2nd year students) and vice president & secretary (1st year students). Renee Fox - Advisor & Tina Wilson

Nursing Student Association

The Oakland Community College Nursing Student Association (OCCNSA) is an active group within the nursing program, the college and the community. It is a chapter member of the state (Michigan Nursing Student Association) and the national (National Student Nurse Association) organizations. OCCNSA is the largest chapter in the state of Michigan and 4th in the national group. OCCNSA holds monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month with special speakers. The group is also involved in many community activities including collecting school supplies for area children, food and blanket drives for area shelters, and volunteering in the Mobile Nurse Clinic. For more information, please visit the NSA Facebook page.
Rosalind Woodson- Advisor

Psychology Club

This organization meets once a month to discuss current psychology issues. Speakers, topical movies and field trips are key components.
Dr. Krishna Stilianos - Advisor &
Professor Meta Lothman

SIGN Club

Support, Inspire, Grow and Network! The SIGN Club seeks to support and expand student knowledge of and experiences in American Sign Language and the Deaf community. The club holds workshops and maintains a strong presence at community events. Its members share ideas and experiences in order to grow at a professional and personal level.
Pam Klock - Advisor

Spectrum

We celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; welcoming everyone regardless of how they self-label. Join our club and be yourself in a supportive environment! Kurt Stanley - Advisor

ORCHARD RIDGE CAMPUS

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

We demonstrate Islamic values and positively represent the Muslim community through various events to promote understanding and communion between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities of Oakland Community College.

Julie Seiler - Co-Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3798

Tony BaracoCo-Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3563

French Club

Kathryn Stewart - Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3678

Intercultural Student Organization

The Intercultural Student Organization (ISO) at Orchard Ridge campus enhances understanding of the differences between oneself and people from other countries or other backgrounds, especially differences in attitudes and values. The Mission of this organization is to provide support to international students, educate the community about cultures and religions throughout the world, celebrate diversity, and organize both entertaining and charitable events. President: Tiffany Abbo Email: abbo.tiffany@student.oaklandcc.edu.

Pam Micallef - Co-Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3459

Cindy Finger-Hoffman - Co-Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3624

Jewish Student Organization (JSO)

We are the Jewish Student Organization (JSO) at Oakland Community College! Under the guidance of the Hillel of Metro Detroit, the JSO @ OCC host a variety of events (both on and off campus) to help bring Jewish life and culture to OCC campuses.

Rhonda Brown - Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3455

OCC Productions

Camera rolling... action! The OCC Productions film club was created for students who have a respect for film and the passion to create them. Whether it's in the pre-production phase (writing, planning, storyboarding, etc.), the production phase (shooting, lighting, directing, acting, etc.), or the post production phase (editing, screening, etc.). Just as important as making films we also screen films and videos for entertainment, inspiration, and aesthetic awareness.

Jack Cronin - Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3793

Hispanic/Latinx

This organization serves to establish a bond between the Hispanic/Latinx students, faculty, and the general community to promote the development of educational opportunities and to increase awareness of Hispanic/Latinx culture. This group will provide a central forum for the open dialogue of political, spiritual, cultural, economic, social and academic conditions in the Hispanic/Latinx community.

Alfred DeFreece - Advisor
Phone: 248.522.3555

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ROYAL OAK/SOUTHFIELD

National Leadership Society of Success

The Society is the nation's largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. With over 475 chapters, the Society currently has over 475,000 members nationwide. In addition to honorable distinction, the Society provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus or online. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the top student leaders at their campus and across the country. Members are able to list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resume. Membership is for life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive on-campus events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, insurance and much more.

Stacey Jackson
Yolanda Hargrove