Clubs & Organizations
If you have any questions about the clubs listed, or would like to start a new club, stop in at the Office of Student Life and Activities (Room SLC 109) located in the lower level of the Warner Student Life Center.
If you would like to get in touch with the officers of any of these organizations, contact the advisor listed or leave your correspondence in the club's mailbox located in the Clubs and Organizations Room (SLC 109) in the lower level of the Warner Student Life Center.
Alpha Pi Theta (The Brookdale Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa)
Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society/service organization that recognizes achievement among two-year college students. A student is invited to join if his/her cumulative GPA is 3.7 or above and he or she has 12 credit hours completed, and is matriculated into a major. Alpha Pi Theta, the Brookdale PTK chapter is not only concerned with academic achievement, but encourages the four Phi Theta Kappa hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship through club-sponsored activities and programs including, regional/national workshops and conferences. Advisors Dr. Shahin Pirzad (732) 224-2904 and Angela Saragusa (732) 224-2635
Anthropology Club
No copy at press time; advisor Barbara Jones (732) 224-2837
Art Club
This club presents opportunities for students to participate in art functions beyond the classroom. Advisors Celeste Chirichello (732) 224-2621 and Marie Maber (732) 224-2881
A.S.I.D. (The Brookdale Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers)
Students in this organization participate in activities that promote and enhance their understanding of the interior design profession. Club activities include campus projects, field trips and social events. Advisors are Patty Blaser (732) 224-2622 and Celeste Chirichello (732) 224-2621
B.A.R.C. (Brookdale Amateur Radio Club)
Students gain insight into the world of ham radio operators through meetings, seminars and social events. Advisor John Magliacane (732) 224-2948
Brookdale Waterwatch
No copy at press time; advisor Carl Gigliotti (732) 224-2805
Biology Club
No copy at press time; advisor Sally Cohen (732) 224-2132
Black Student Union
An organization dedicated to familiarizing all students with the cultural heritage of the African American people. Advisors Carl Calendar, (732) 224-2514 and Sheri Stanford, (732) 224-2137
Brookdale Asia Society
Members focus on the cultural legacy of Asia through meetings, art programs, special events, and field trips. Advisor Linda Wang (732) 224-2861
Campus Crusade for Christ
Members explore Biblical claims in terms relevant to issues, concerns, and complexities of current living. Advisor Karilyn Hapstack (732) 224-2513
Campus Democrats
No copy at press time; advisors Alex Idavoy (&32) 224-2008 and Sherri West (732) 224-2410
Chess Club
No copy at press time; advisor Brandon Gramer (732) 224-7901
Circle K International
A service organization for college students which helps develop future leaders and active citizens, the club is actively involved with Kiwanis and Key Club International. Through personal involvement on campus and in the community, club members develop valuable leadership and organizational skills. Advisors Bruce Marich, (732) 224-2798, MaryJo Burkhard, (732) 224-2391 and Diane Wran-Farris (732) 224-2367
Collage
Students compile original poetry, prose, photography, graphics, drawings, and computer images for publication in Collage Brookdale's Student Magazine of the Arts. Students gain valuable skills in editing, book design, and desktop publishing during the production of Collage, which is published at the end of the Spring Term and distributed free to students. Advisors Tim Burke, (732) 224-2724 and Geanna Merola, (732) 224-2667
College Republicans
No copy at press time; advisor John Costigan (732) 224-2337
Computer Science Club
No copy at press time; advisor to be announced.
Creative Writing Club (formerly the English Club)
Members have the opportunity to hear exceptional speakers and participate in discussions of literature. Advisors Laura McCullough (732) 224-2053 and Suzanne Parker (732) 224-2650
Criminal Justice Club
Members in this organization participate in activities that enhance their understanding of criminal justice professions. Club programs include field trips, guest lecturers and special events. Advisor Anthony Pelicane (732) 224-2545
Dance Club
No copy at press time; advisor Doreen Laperdon-Addison (732) 224-2526
Engineering Student Association
This club encourages engineering lectures and discussions beyond the classroom, based on student interest. Advisors Jermael Bowen (732) 224-2087 and Lisa Hailey (732) 224-2278
English Club
Members have the opportunity to hear exceptional speakers and participate in discussions of literature. Advisors Laura McCullough (732) 224-2053 and Suzanne Parker (732) 224-2650
Equestrian Club
Members develop and extend their interests in equine sport through guest lecturers and group activities. Advisor Leila Wollman (732) 224-2538
Fashion Society
No copy at press time; advisor Marilyn Ryder (732) 224-2553
GBLTQ
(Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender and Questioning)
This club provides supporand an opportunity to share mutual concerns. Members will be involved in activities and events of interest to the group. Advisors Dennis Elgrim and Keith Heimann (732) 224-2603
History and Political Science Club
This organization explores historical issues and events through guest lectures, panel and group discussions, conferences, and field trips. Members provide a forum for an exchange of ideas on various issues of local, state and national importance. Advisors Tom Cioppa (732) 224-2708 and Jess Levine (732) 224-2975
Horticulture Club
Members in this organization participate in activities that promote horticultural knowledge and experience through campus projects, field trips and social events. Advisors Leslie Van Cleve (732) 224-2387 and Ron Kudile (732) 224-2405
Human Services Club
Members become familiar with the requirements and employment opportunities in the community mental health field and further their knowledge of the human services available for Monmouth County Citizens Advisor Amy Gingold (732)224-2546
International Students Association (ISA)
The ISA is a multicultural organization for international and American students. ISA enables students to share their cultural heritage with the Brookdale community. Members participate in social activities, offer guidance to international students and gain leadership experience. Advisor Leila Wollman (732) 224-2538
Ireland Club
No copy at press time; advisor Paul Zigo (732) 224-2029
Latin American Association
Members can become familiar with the history, concerns, and cultural traditions of Latin Americans. Advisor Luis Luna (732) 224-2499
Music Club
Club members meet regularly to exchange ideas, increase musical growth, and most important, to perform and share music. Advisor Helen Benham (732) 224-2065
Nursing Student Organization
Activities, events and learning experience in the nursing field are provided for members. Advisors Eileen Ford, (732) 224-2641 and Gail Harrigan (732) 224-2531
Paralegal Club
The goal of this club is to increase the awareness in the legal community, and the community-at-large of the talents and the scope of the trained paralegal. This group also seeks to support and benefit students in the Paralegal Studies program through the scheduling of guest speakers, programs, and alternate learning experiences, including career opportunities and other related topics. Advisor Barbara Gonos (732) 224-2541
People for Early Childhood Education (P.E.C.E.)
This organization is devoted to the better understanding of young children and focuses on the Children's Learning Center. The club's activities include field trips, chat sessions, films and lectures. Advisors Sandra Ziss and Julie Murphy (732) 224-2306
Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
Psi Beta Honor Society recognizes outstanding psychology students and promotes excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service. Advisor Joel Morgovsky (732) 224-2846
Psychology Club
This club encourages excellence in psychology, and experience in psychology, and seeks to expand students' knowledge and experience in psychology. Advisors Brent Costleigh (732) 224-2547 and Rajkumari Wesley (732) 224-2170
Radiologic Technology Student Organization
No copy at press time; advisor Terry Konn (732) 224-2696
Respiratory Care Association
No copy at press time; advisor Carol Schedel (732) 224-2692
Senior Adults Growing Educationally (S.A.G.E.)
Members plan and carry out social activities and help develop a program of courses designed to meet the needs of senior adults. Advisor Duncan Circle (732) 224-2507
Speech Alliance
Dedicated to full participation in intercollegiate forensics, the club helps students take full advantage of opportunities in forensic competition to acquire, improve and sharpen basic human communication skills. There are frequent intercollegiate tournaments in the U.S. (and abroad when funds are available) for students competing in any or all three areas of forensics including debate, public speaking and oral interpretation of literature. Orientation, coaching, rehearsal, performances and post-performance evaluations take place on and off campus during the academic year. No experience is necessary and all students are encouraged to join. Availability for weekend travel is advisable. Advisors Howard Miller (732) 224-2312 and Dan Leyes (732) 224-2530
Spirituality and Paranormal Research Club
No copy at press time; advisor Laura McCullough (732) 224-2053
The Stall (Student Newpaper)
Students publish the official student newspaper and gain experience in print journalism and communication. Advisor Joe King (732) 224-2141
Theater Club
No copy at press time; advisors Sherri Vanderspiegel (732) 224-2522 and John Bukovec (732) 224-2605
Women's Student Organization
No copy at press time. Advisor Roseanne Alvarez (732) 224-2684
