Student Activities
International students at many opportunities every day to make new friends and explore
the American culture here at Spokane Community College. American students are eager
to learn more about the Global community, and will be glad to meet you. We encourage
international students to share their experiences with American students, to ask
about our culture and customs, and to reach out to American students with friendship.
Friendship will surely be returned.
The Spokane area's ethnic markets help accomodate
cultural diversity and customs.
Peer Mentors
The International Peer Mentors (IPM) program matches international with American
(resident) students in peer mentoring teams. This unique program provides peer support
for internationals and Americans that expands each student's intercultural experiences
and communication skills for one academic quarter or more.
International and resident students have the opportunity to learn more about SCC,
Spokane, and the world through activities and friendship with their peer mentor.
Please see the Peer Mentor page for more information.
Athletics
International students are welcome to participate in college-level and intramural
sporting activities. The SCC has a wide range of intercollegiate athletic programs.
Men's teams participate in cross country, basketball, track, golf, tennis, soccer
and baseball. Women's teams participate in volleyball, cross country, basketball,
track, softball, soccer, golf and tennis. The men's and women's teams participate
in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
- Basketball
- Fun Runs
- Volleyball
For more information, please visit the CCS Athletics website.
General Fitness
SCC has one of the best general fitness facilities in the City of Spokane.
- The
Fitness Center includes a circuit workout as well as great cardiovascular and
strength equipment, a warm-up area, and a stretching and abdominal work area.
- Students can enjoy the Olympic-quality swimming
pool or try out the excellent weight
room.
SCC also offers special programs for all students, including international students:
- Physical
Education Classes, including Aerobic Fitness, Basic Fitness, Basketball,
Cross Training, Fast Fitness, Fit for Life, Karate, Weight Training
- Sports
Camps, including Baseball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Soccer, Tennis,
Track and Field, and Volleyball
- Swimming
Classes for all levels of swimming skills
Student Government
The Spokane Community College prides itself on having a full Student Government
body to help manage important matters and act as liasons between students and SCC
administration. The Student Government body is comprised of fellow students with
open minds and listening ears.
International students have many opportunities to be involved, including:
Associated Student Government (ASG)
The purpose of the Associated Student Government (ASG) is to best represent the
needs of the students to faculty, administration, and government officials. The
ASG is made up of the Associated Student Council (ASC) and the Student Activities
Council (SAC).
Associated Student Council
The purpose of the Associated Student Council (ASC) is to best represent the needs
of the students to faculty, administration, and government officials. ASC budgets
and allocates Service and Activity (S&A) Fees. S&A Fees are the portion
of each student's tuition allocated back to them through this fund. ASC also coordinates
student tenure review committees and members, allocates student building funds,
and represents students at the Board of Trustees meetings and student lobby organizations.
All students are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings.
Student Activities Council
The function of the Student Activities Council (SAC) is to plan and coordinate all
activities on the campus with clubs and organizations within the school. The SAC
reviews and publicizes various activities and events offered to students. Everything
from lectures to musical entertainment to comedians to family nights are organized
through this council. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Learn more about Student Government
or Student Activities.
Service Learning
Service learning is a method of teaching and learning that engages students in meaningful
service to their communities through careful integration of academic instruction.
Service learning gives students an opportunity to use knowledge gained in classes
to address the needs of their neighborhoods and community.
Bookstore
The SCC Bookstore is located in the Lair. This well-stocked store carries new and
used textbooks, general interest books, a full line of school supplies, tools, computer
software, and many items of convenience for students.
Festivals
SCC students are urged to participate in the many cultural events and festivals
that occur throughout the year on the campus of SCC, and in the City of Spokane.
These include:
Performing Arts
Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities
The Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities is dedicated to integrating liberal
arts and humanities with the technical programs offered at SCC. The Center is also
a significant way for SCC to contribute to the community's cultural life. The Hagan
Foundation Center for the Humanities is a place where a community of minds can gather
to explore various perspectives and ideas.
This year's theme is "Sustainability: Living Lightly, Living Well" .
Throughout the academic year, the Center will be the place where people and ideas
regarding sustainability will meet. Members from the college and the community will
be given the opportunity to examine sustainability from a variety of perspectives
- from the food we eat and the cars we drive to the houses we live in and the literature
we read.