Clubs and Organizations
Student Clubs and Organizations are an essential part of Highline College’s community. Clubs and organizations have been organized by Highline College students with common interests and career goals. Clubs offer a comfortable atmosphere for students to experience personal growth, gain leadership skills, meet new friends, and share common interest.
How can we meet your club needs?
Highline College students are welcome to create clubs! Here are the steps to creating a club:
- Have an idea and be currently registered in Highline College classes
- Find 4 other Highline students who would like to join your club
- Find Highline College staff or faculty member who can consent and commit to advising your club
- Apply for club recognition by filling out the Clubs Form, linked below
- Complete Clubs Leader Training with Clubs Consultants and provide for them proof of completion of Voices for Change Training
- Be approved for recognition at the next ASHC meeting
- Fill out and submit a Clubs Form to reserve your club meeting space.
Please visit our online Clubs Directory, linked below, to see what clubs are active at Highline College:
When club leaders need something from Clubs Team, like help with scheduling regular club meetings, requesting supplies, requesting approval for a club event and/or club travel, they fill out various club forms. Linked below is the webpage that hosts our various forms.
Check out what our various clubs have been up to by visiting our Clubs News webpage, linked below. If your club would like to be featured on this webpage, please let us know by filling out a Clubs Form (CCs)
Highline College clubs are supported by the Clubs Team at the Center for Leadership & Service. Clubs Team consists of four Clubs Consultants (CCs) who encourage and support Highline Students to make their ideas a reality. Once recognized, clubs have access to materials/supplies, meeting space, and advertising support. Clubs may also request approval and funding for supplies, food, and travel. Please let us know what your club needs by filling out a Clubs Form, linked below.
An advisor’s primary responsibility is to make a strong commitment to the group and to aid in personal growth of the individuals in that group. Above all, advisers should be available to students on an individual and group basis, maintaining an open and honest relationship with the members.
Advisors play a key role in development of Recognized Student Clubs and Organizations and its individual members. Being an effective advisor requires developing a style that matches the organization’s needs and goals. When developing this style, it is important to keep in mind the goals of the organization, the types of activities they are involved in, and the overall mission of Highline College. Prior to agreeing to be an advisor, determine the role and time commitment required.
The day-to-day operations of the organization should remain the responsibility of the officers/members, not the advisor. The main objective of an advisor is to be available to guide and assist the officers/members in the mission and goals of the organization.
Club Advisor Guidelines
The advisor should be familiar with the Club Program’s expectations and guidelines for Student Clubs.
- Be familiar with the nature and objectives of the club as well as the policies and procedures outlined in the club handbook.
- Understand serving the students well requires time and energy. Advisors must be available on campus to lend assistance and attend functions of the club.
- Attend club meetings regularly or as agreed upon with the Club President/Vice President.
- Attend all major on or off-campus events and off-campus club trips. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Clubs Program Leadership Advisor.
- Obtain information of events, programs meetings, and activities from the student organization involving potential liability.
- Assist the student organization with the development of meeting agendas, feedback, and goal setting.
- Nurture and develop the students’ leadership skills.
- Model professional attitude and behaviors.
- Provide continuity for the student organization.
- Provide suggestions that lead to positive outcomes.
- Be an advocate for student concerns.
- Familiarize yourself with the role/processes of Highline College.
- Sign all paperwork seeking Club Advisor authorization of expenditures. NOTE: Before making expenditures, always gain prior approval from the CLS or expenses incurred will not be reimbursed by CLS.
- Enforce and report violations of the Student Conduct Code to the Office of Community Standards and Conduct and the Clubs Program Leadership Advisor.
Contact Information
The Center for Leadership & Service and the Clubs Program is a resource for advisers as well as students. If you have questions, please contact the Clubs Program Leadership Advisor, Cassie Geraghty, at cgeraghty@highline.edu or call (206) 592-3892.
Email: clubteam@highline.edu
Club Team Hours
Monday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.