Catalog 2011–2012 ARTISTS’ UNION: Open to all students currently enrolled in the College who share an interest in Art and Design. Activities include field trips, visiting artist lectures and demonstrations, and informal social meetings. Advisor: Liangshu Han, ext. 2680 ASHRAE: This club promotes membership in the Massasoit Student Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers and is a liaison to the Boston and national chapters of ASHRAE. The club serves as a vehicle by which students may network with professionals in the heating and air conditioning industry. All HVAC students are encouraged to join the club, but any student with an interest in the heating and air conditioning industry is welcome to join us. Advisor: John Fitzgerald, ext. 2161 BEYOND RECOVERY: Recovery from various forms of addiction is possible for everyone. All members of the Massasoit community are welcome to this safe and supportive group to share experiences and promote a lifestyle free of addiction. Advisor: Ryan Daily, ext. 1469 DENTAL ASSISTANT CLUB: Participation in this club is limited to those currently enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program. The purpose is to promote and sponsor activities and events that encourage a career in this field. Membership will encourage liaisons to professional associations, attendance at dental meetings, and the Yankee Dental congress, field trips, and community service projects for dental health education. Advisor: Judy Shannon, ext. 2754 ELECTRO CLUB: The purpose of this club is to promote interest in Electro-Mechanical Technology and Electronics Technology programs. Field trips to related industries and guest speakers are planned to expand an understanding of the job opportunities in these fields. Advisor: Paul O’Hara, ext. 2145 PHI THETA KAPPA: Officially known as the honor society for community and junior colleges. Students must have at least a 3.50 cumulative average and have completed a minimum 12 credits in a degree program at Massasoit. Advisors: Charles Mastrangelo, ext. 1918 Claire Krasnow, ext. 1904 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: The campus governance body that oversees the student activities program. Each student is a member and may vote and hold office in the association. Students interested in holding a position as a Student Senator may run for election each fall. The offices of the Student Senate are President, Vice President (one for each campus), Secretary (one for each campus), and a Treasurer. Advisor: Deb Connolly, ext. 2118
Student Internships Qualified students in selected areas may, with approval, receive college credit for experiential learning situations in a chosen subject or career area. The student internship experience allows the student to apply the theoretical skills learned in the classroom to actual on-site job situations. Internship opportunities currently exist in Child Care Education, Computer Information Systems, Human Services, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Liberal Arts Transfer General, and Art and Graphic Design. Students wishing to participate in internship study may obtain information from the chairperson of their major department.
Student Life Office The mission of Student Life is to create an inclusive campus environment by assisting our students in discovering and utilizing their talents while acknowledging and respecting the talents of others. By offering comprehensive programming, college-sponsored organizations, and service opportunities, Student Life promotes a global community and the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of our diverse student body. Student Life understands the necessity of individual expression in successfully representing the Massasoit community. Students are encouraged to plan, organize, and implement programs that promote intellectual, social, and emotional growth for the benefit of the entire College community. Contributions from all individuals are welcome and never
74