Clubs and Student Organizations
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Family, Career, Community Leaders of America Collegiate Association (FCCLA-CA)The mission of FCCLA-CA is to promote leadership development and personal growth through interactive programs and communications focusing on the Family and Consumer Sciences.
The purposes of the organization shall be as follows:
- To provide mentorship to the FCCLA members.
- To promote the processes of FCCLA.
- To assist advisors in maintaining and strengthening their FCCLA chapters.
- To promote FCCLA among FCS educators, school administrators, and the community.
- To encourage future and current FCS educators to implement FCCLA within their curriculum.
- To strengthen the leadership and communication skills of its members.
- To strengthen the function of the family within the community.
Officers shall have the following qualification:
- Paid annual membership dues.
- GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and willingness to assume responsibilities as needed by the association.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Club (FCEDS Club)The primary activities of the undergraduate club include:
- Field trips
- Professional development
- Exhibitions
- Student recruitment
- Educational program
Club officials are as follows:
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| Faculty Advisor: | Loa Christensen |
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
Club Managers of America (CMAA) -- Cyclone Chapter
The Cyclone Chapter of Club Managers Association of America advances the profession of club management by fulfilling the educational and related needs of its student members.
This mission is accomplished through the following strategic priorities:
- Providing state-of-the-art educational programs
- Representing the student members and Iowa State University's Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (HRIM) program to club managers and a broader public
- Providing unique information and resources that increase student member's performance and career potential
- CMAA meetings year-round with club managers in the Iowa and Illinois region.
- Educational sessions with hospitality industry professionals.
- Club tours and outings.
- Annual Wine Dinner fundraiser.
- Whispers of Christmas Silent Auction fundraiser (first time online in 2002).
- Attendance at the World Conference on Club Management.
- Service to the hospitality profession through club employment opportunities.
- Career development through club internships. Ability to build certification as a student towards becoming a Certified Club Manager (CCM).
- Networking with club professionals from around the world.
- Access to CMAA educational and research materials to improve understanding of the club management field.
The Cyclone Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) was founded over a decade ago. The chapter seeks to instill high levels of hospitality skills in its members while representing Iowa State University and the HRIM program as a dynamic student organization on a national level.
For more information, please contact Dr. Bob, CMAA advisor.
Graduate Student Association of Hospitality Management
The Graduate Student Association of Hospitality Management will provide graduate students in foodservice and loging management at Iowa State University opportunities to:
Promote closer ties between members and hospitality professionals,
Encourage activities to promote research and scholarship, and
Encourage collaboration between members and support club functions.
Textiles and Clothing
MODA is a student run organization in the Textiles and Clothing Department. We have a variety of speakers that come in and speak with us about their experience in this field. We also go on a variety of trips to see fashion shows in places such as Kansas City and Chicago. To learn more about MODA, please contact our advisor, Chris Leiran Wise.
Fashion ShowStudents in the Textiles and Clothing program may choose to participate in the annual fashion show. This event is usually held in the spring. For further information contact Natalie Sanger.
Common ThreadsThe Common Threads Learning Community is constructed of a group of first year students enrolled in the undergraduate Textiles and Clothing program and majoring in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production. As a residential Learning Community, the adjustment to college life is eased as students in Common Threads (CT) attend a set of classes together and live in the same residence hall. Specially selected upper-class peer mentors reside with the students and serve as coordinators of academic and social activities. Living together enables students to easily organize a study group for an upcoming test, develop teamwork skills while collaborating on a project or seek immediate and diverse feedback on a problem for a class. For more information, visit the Common Threads Web page or contact Christine Leiran Wise .
