Student Clubs & Organizations

International Student Club

To unite international students and provide forums and opportunities to integrate with other students.

Advisor

Maria Hernandez
International Student Advisor
mhernandez@necc.mass.edu

Parnassus Literary Magazine

Parnassus is a student-run publication consisting of short fiction, poems, creative nonfiction, and all types of printable art and photography. It is a venue that has existed since 1965 for creative NECC students to share their arts and talents with the entire school and beyond. New editions are published yearly at the end of each spring semester. Parnassus allows creative students at NECC an opportunity to express themselves and provides an opportunity for the entire student body, faculty, and staff to share the arts and talents of students and to be published in an award-winning book that has a national audience.

Visit the Parnassus Literary Magazine website for more information, submission details, and an archive of each issue from its nearly fifty year history.

Work from any NECC student, faculty, or staff may be submitted to Parnassus staff at any time during the semester. Acceptance of material is determined by a vote of active staff members. Any active NECC student can join the staff; calls for new members go up at the beginning of each new semester.

You can also read more about Parnassus in the NECC Newsroom:

• NECC has One of the Top Student Literary Magazines in US and Canada
• NECC Alumna Visits “Home” With her Book
• NECC’s Student Magazine Receives Award…Again
• Sexton Returns to Alma Mater for Poetry Reading
• Stephen King guest author in Parnassus

Awards

Parnassus has won the following recent awards.

2008

Second Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place with Merit, ASPA awards
Best Gallery Section, ASPA awards

2009

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Finalist, ACP Magazine Pacemaker awards
First Place with Merit, ASPA awards
Silver Medal, NCMPR awards

2010

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Silver Crown, CSPA awards
First Place, ASPA awards
Best Page Design, ASPA awards

2011

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Best in Nation: ACP Pacemaker Awards
Gold Crown, CSPA awards
First Place, ASPA awards
Gold Medal, NCMPR awards

2012

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place, ASPA awards

2013

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place, ASPA awards 

2016

First Place, ASPA awards 
Second Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards

2017

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, ASPA awards 
Gold Medal, NCMPR awards

2018

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, ASPA awards 
District One Medallion Award, NCMPR awards

2019

Winner, ACP Pacemaker Awards

Advisor

Patrick Lochelt
English Department
plochelt@necc.mass.edu

Student Government Association

An appointed group of students who strive to be the voice of the student body and uphold fair representation for all members of the college.

Advisor

Stephanie Haskell
Coordinator of Student Activities, Office of Student Life
shaskell@necc.mass.edu

The National Society of Leadership & Success: Online Chapter

The NSLS is the nation’s largest honor society. Students are selected for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. The NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation within the online chapter of NSLS for NECC students. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate.

Advisor

Stephanie Haskell
Coordinator of Student Activities, Office of Student Life
shaskell@necc.mass.edu

Veterans & Service Person’s Organization

The Veteran and Service Person’s Organization functions as a beneficial organization to all veterans, service persons and their relatives, by informing and providing information on benefits mandated by federal, state, and private agencies. The organization will also serve as a group of support, fellowship and camaraderie, for all of the above mentioned.

Advisor

Kalyn Ryll
Veterans Center
kryll@necc.mass.edu

NECC Cheerleading Team

This student group promotes Knight Spirit among the NECC community, meets 2 times a week, and cheers for the NECC Men’s Basketball Team. All students are welcome to join regardless of talent, skills, or experience in cheerleading.

Advisor

Noelia Figuereo
College Navigator
nfiguereo@necc.mass.edu
Instagram: NECC Cheer

Alpha Beta Gamma, Beta Omicron Chapter

Alpha Beta Gamma is a National Business Honor Society dedicated to honoring above average students. As an Organization, Alpha Beta Gamma holds fundraisers for community charity as well as other needs that may arise.

Membership initiation is only open once a year, so any vacancies remain open until the following initiation ceremony.

Advisor

Pam Donahue
Business Department
pdonahue@necc.mass.edu

American Sign Language Club

The ASL Club discusses, shares, and promotes an understanding of ASL and Deaf Culture at NECC and in the community. By increasing awareness and knowledge of deaf people and their culture and increasing access to the resources (films, faculty and facilities) at NECC, members strive to increase the responsiveness of the College to students in ASL programs and Deaf Culture.

Members network and socialize with other students who share a common interest in the many aspects of ASL and Deaf Culture, including art, poetry, theater, history, politics, linguistics and the future of ASL and Deaf Culture worldwide.

Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff who share these interests and concerns.

Advisor

Kevin Fleese
Deaf Studies
kfleese@necc.mass.edu

Amnesty International

Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any government or political system, nor does it support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights.

Advisor

Andy Morse
Global Studies
amorse@necc.mass.edu

Anime Club

The purpose of the Anime club is to bring students together with a common interest in Anime. Members will be introduced to a plethora of genres within the medium and will leave with a deep appreciation and understanding of the dynamic art form.

Advisor

Marc Mannheimer
Art Design and Photography
mmannheimer@necc.mass.edu

Bacon Boardgamers

The goal of this club is to encourage healthy competition, mental stimulation, and social interaction through board games.

Advisor

Michael Cross
Natural Sciences
mcross@necc.mass.edu

Commonwealth Honors Club

Connect diverse, passionate scholars focused on community outreach, personal academic excellence, and student development.

Advisor

Ginger Hurajt
English Department
ghurajt@necc.mass.edu

Community Outreach Group

The goal of the Community Outreach Group is to give NECC students opportunities to create and carry out projects around social and environmental issues of concern to the group. The emphasis is on working toward practical solutions to specific problems, to improve the environment on both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, and to educate the community about social and environmental issues.

Advisor

Meredith Gunning
Philosophy
mgunning@necc.mass.edu

Criminal Justice Club

The Criminal Justice Club’s goal is to promote social interaction and to enhance the educational process through various Club activities. It also provides information concerning employment opportunities, training and certification to Criminal Justice majors.

The Criminal Justice Club also sponsors such activities as guest speakers, field trips and training courses.

Advisor

Paul Cavan
Criminal Justice
pcavan@necc.mass.edu

Early Childhood Education Club

Advisor

Gail Feigenbaum
Early Childhood Education
gfeigenbaum@necc.mass.edu

Game Development Club

Students will explore their creativity by collaborating with peers on the creation of small video game development projects.

Advisor

Michael Penta
Computer & Information Sciences
mpenta@necc.mass.edu

Gender Sexuality Alliance

The purpose of the Gender Sexuality Alliance is to teach and promote tolerance and acceptance between any and all groups of gender, orientation, race, or life style. The GSA also aims to fight discrimination and prejudice between said groups both on and off campus.

Advisor

Krista Titone
Department of Behavioral Sciences
ktitione@necc.mass.edu

Global Politics Club

The goal of the Global Politics Club is to create an opportunity for students to discuss politics, government, and international affairs. The Club hosts guest speakers and sponsors field trips to local sites that are of political significance.

Advisor

Steve Russell
Global Studies
srussell@necc.mass.edu

Improv Club

Have fun playing theater related games and activities without the stress of memorizing scripts.

Advisor

Maurisa Charest
Arts, Business, Communication & Tech
mcharest@necc.mass.edu

NECC Music and Choral Club

The NECC Music Club performs music at the College for the community. The group also creates informational music activities such as jam sessions, caroling and viewing educational music videos. The Music Club explores the current music technology as well as music careers and various College music programs to which NECC students might be able to transfer.

Advisor

Alisa Bucchiere
Music Department
abucchiere@necc.mass.edu

NECC Music Club

The purpose of the club is to develop and promote musical performances by student groups, as well as guest artists, assist NECC students in developing their careers and strengthening cultural and educational understanding through guest speakers, educators, films and field trips.

Advisor

David Garcia
Performing Arts
dgarcia@necc.mass.edu

Nursing Club

The nursing club strives to create a community which serves the nursing student through social and community services activities.

Advisor

Jaime McLennan
Nursing
Jmclennan@necc.mass.edu

Phi Theta Kappa — Honor Society

PTK’s mission is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of students while promoting individual growth through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programming.

Advisor

Andy Morse
Global Studies
amorse@necc.mass.edu

Psi Beta

Provides opportunities to become acquainted with and involved in the larger field of psychology.

Advisor

Sheila Pierre
Behavioral Sciences
spierre@necc.mass.edu

Radiologic Technology Club

The Radiological Technology Club is intended to aid the student participants in the enhancement in their profession by exploring opportunities for employment and continuing education in the Radiological Sciences. They aim to promote the interest and enthusiasm within the profession of Radiologic technology and awareness to the general public.

Membership will provide activities that will enhance their learning experience.

Advisor

Patricia Willett
Radiologic Technology
pwillett@necc.mass.edu

Respiratory Care Club

The Respiratory Care Club is dedicated to educating and elevating awareness around lung, health, and air quality issues.

Advisor

Jennifer Jackson-Stevens
Respiratory Care
jjacksonstevens@necc.mass.edu

Students for a Democratic Society

The purpose of the Students for a Democratic Society is to create a forum that allows students to discuss and explore the injustices and oppression within our society with a greater goal of raising community awareness.

Advisor

Stephen Slaner
Global Studies
sslaner@necc.mass.edu

The Environmental Club

An outlet for students who are passionate about caring for the environment to share their ideas and actively help the environment alongside others who share their beliefs.

Advisor

Mark Reinhold
Natural Sciences
mreinhold@necc.mass.edu

Triple Threat Glee Club

An outlet for students who are passionate about caring for the environment to share their ideas and actively help the environment alongside others who share their beliefs.

Advisor

Brianne Beatrice
Theater Department
bbeatrice@necc.mass.edu