Student Clubs

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Associated Students of College of Marin (ASCOM) and clubs at the College of Marin (COM) are student-initiated and run. Involvement outside of the classroom provides opportunities to develop valuable leadership skills, explore areas of interest and passion, and prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution or future career opportunities.  Students learn effective communication skills, cross-cultural experiences across populations, working with others, and making friends.

Interclub Council

The Inter-Club Council (ICC) is a student-run organization that oversees the work and progress of student clubs on Campus and is also an auxiliary committee of ASCOM for this matter. ICC is an open floor for student clubs to be able to collaborate, share ideas, and discuss any other student interest-related topics together as a team during the ICC Meetings, in which each student club is represented by an ICC representative who has been elected. ICC aims to serve as a bridge for ASCOM, Clubs, and the student body to have the opportunity to build a community, advocate for students, and improve social life on Campus.

Student Clubs

*Please note that, according to the bylaws, student clubs that register in the fall semester will remain in good standing through spring semester. ALL student clubs become inactive at the end of the spring semester and must be reactivated the following semester by submitting a new and updated membership roster.

There are various student clubs at COM, including those that focus on academics, transferring to a college or university, careers, culture/diversity, honor societies, and special interest topics.  

How to START a Club

STIntroduce tEP 1: Have at least six currently registered COM students as members. 

STEP 2: Officers must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be currently enrolled in one course. 

STEP 3: Have an advisor who is a COM employee (faculty or staff member).  Provide your prospective Advisor with a copy of the Advisor Responsibilities document for review.

STEP 4: Create a Club Constitution.

STEP 5: Fill out a Club Membership Roster and meet with an Office of Student Activities and Advocacy representative to confirm that all paperwork is complete. 

STEP 6: Fill out Meeting Agenda Item Request form to be put on the ASCOM Student Government agenda to be officially approved and recognized.

How to RENEW your Club

STEP 1: Have at least six currently registered COM students as members. 

STEP 2: Officers must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and five units. 

STEP 3: Have an advisor who is a COM employee (faculty or staff member). 

STEP 4: Review and edit your Club Constitution, if needed.

STEP 5: Submit a completed Club Membership Roster and Constitution to the Office of Student Activities and Advocacy by the end of the first full month in each semester. 

Current Clubs

Academic Honors

Alpha Gamma Sigma (Active)
Promotes scholarships for qualifying students and encourages community involvement; qualified membership will be noted on the official transcript.
Contact: Andrea ([email protected] - Advisor),Luna ([email protected]- Advisor),Trine ([email protected]- Advisor) or Facebook

Arts and Entertainment

COM Art and Design Club (Active)
To cultivate a community of student artists, to collaborate, share, and celebrate art. Bring art projects to COM campus, engage in discussions, critique, and have art shows.
Contact: Laura Richard ([email protected]- Advisor)

COM Funky Jams Club (Inactive)
To establish an inclusive musical community.
Contact: Trevor ([email protected] - Advisor)

Drama Club (Active)
Promote appreciation for live theater, see live performances and publicity, and gratitude for the COM Drama  Program and performances.
Contact: Erin Mcbride Africa ([email protected]- Advisor)

Script Slayers (Active)
We meet to explore dramatic literature, collaboratively bringing pieces to life, and examine the historical and societal impact of PF theatre.
Contact: Erin McBride Africa ([email protected]-Advisor)

Cultural/Ethnic/Population Specific Interest 

Heritage of Asia & the Pacific (Active)
To provide representation on campus for students and staff of Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American heritage, a safe space to celebrate our cultures or discuss issues, as well as a connection point for our community to access resources for professional or personal success .
Contact: Shinna Kim ([email protected]- Advisor)

Puente (Academic based)
A Latino Interest Learning Community tied to academic success, graduation, and transfer.
Contact: Luz ([email protected] - Faculty)

Umoja (Academic based)
An African American Interest Learning Community tied to academic success, graduation, and transfer.
Contact: Troy ([email protected] - Faculty)

Environmental  

Anthropology Club (Active)
To bring people with a love of Anthropology together so we can learn& have fun discussions about recent finds and discoveries in the many different fields of Anthropology,
Contact: Jessica Park ([email protected] - Advisor), Lisa Schwappach ([email protected]- Advisor)

Environmental Action Club (Active)
It aims to increase the environmental awareness of COM students and works to build a more sustainable campus and community. 
Contact: Joe ([email protected] - Advisor) 

Contact: (snewton.marin.edu - Advisor)

Sustainability Club (Active)
They are providing an integrated learning experience on sustainability for COM students. Club activities will promote the appreciation and use of land considering sustainability principles.
Contact: Fernando Agudelo-Silva ([email protected] - Advisor) 

The Naturalists Club (Active)
To go on guided extra-curricular field trips to better understand and appreciate our natural landscape. 
Contact: Joe Mueller ([email protected]- Advisor)

Health  

Student Nurses Association (Active)
To conduct business for the nursing students and support the students and faculty as needed.
Contact: Lyza Myers MSN, RN ([email protected] - Advisor)

Political and Social Action

The Model United Nation Club (MUN) (Active)
To prepare students to attend Model U.N. conferences, where we join students from all over the world to debate international issues and work together on resolutions to make the world a better place. 
Contact: Paul ([email protected] - Advisor)

Abortion Rights Club (Inactive)
To help people more easily access abortions. To create a community around abortion at COM, in Marin, CA, and beyond.
Contact: Susan ([email protected] - Advisor)

Students for Social Justice (Inactive)
Students for Social Justice works to create an atmosphere of equity at the College of Marin and our community by tackling social injustice both locally and globally.
Contact: Susan ([email protected] - Advisor)

Philosophy Club (Active)
Engaging in philosophical topics and having healthy debates are also important. We also will have conversations about general philosophies and their applications.
Contact: John Marmysz ([email protected]-Advisor)

Political Discussion & Debate  Club (Active)
To provide COM students with a safe space to expose themselves to new ideas & practice their debate skills.
Contact: Paul Cheney ([email protected]-Advisor)

Professional and Workforce Development

Architecture Enthusiast Club (Active)
It brings together architects and like-minded designers, thinkers, and others interested in discussing and learning about architecture.
Contact: Elisabeth Doerman ([email protected] - Advisor)

Computer Science Club (Active)
Connecting computer science students with peers who can network and learn more about the industry.
Contact: Paul ([email protected] - Advisor)

Data Science Club (Inactive)
A community where Data Science projects can be worked on as a team, knowledge can be shared, and discussions can take place.
Contact: David Everitt ([email protected] - Advisor)

Economics Club (Active)
To inform College of marin students of the latest Macro and Micro economic trends. 
Contact: Hector Saez ([email protected] - Advisor)

Entrepreneurs' Club (Inactive)
To help individuals and students discover their why and true passions. This club may appeal to anyone interested in business, wants to own a business, or has absolutely no idea which direction or career path they should take.  
Contact: Timothy Wat ([email protected] - Advisor)

Transfer Club (Inactive)
The transfer club aims to build a stronger culture at the College of Marin by being an active link between the Transfer and Career Center and students. It aims to provide peer support and up-to-date information to students planning to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Contact: Abby Mallari ( Advisor)

Recreational

Badminton Club (Inactive)
Play and learn badminton, all welcome.
Contact: Scott ([email protected] - Advisor )

Cycling Club (Inactive)
To build a community around cycling at COM. 
Contact: Emily Fox ([email protected] - Advisor ) Yahica Crawford ( [email protected] - Advisor) 

Chess Club (Inactive)
To promote the enjoyment and strategic thinking that the game of chess provides by creating a supportive and inclusive environment for players of ll levels to learn, play, and improve together. 
Contact: Marco Gonzales ([email protected] - Advisor)

Lifters Society (Inactive)
This is a great group to connect with fellow peers about physical fitness and personal development. The club will foster a culture of mutual support and progress tracking.
Contact: Hien D. Nguyen ([email protected] - Advisor)

Support

Unloaded (Inactive)
Supporting students at the College of Marin who are curious about or affected by substance use, substance addiction, or behavioral addiction.
Contact: Yashica Crawford ([email protected] - Advisor)

For more information or questions, please contact [email protected].