Departmental Clubs


AIGA  Delgado (American Institute of Graphics Arts)

Designed to promote excellence in all aspects of Visual Communications and foster lifelong professional development among its members with AIGA and its New Orleans and national affiliates.

Contact: Kathleen Joffrion            671-6350      CP10, Rm. 212

 Art Club

The purpose of The Art club is to promote an appreciation of the arts, to bring students together with an interest in arts, to promote the work of student artists and Faculty, to promote art and art activities in the college and Community, and to promote art education on the Northshore.

Contact: Douglas Brewster     dbrews@dcc.edu             Covington Site

 Charity Association of Student Nurses (CASN)

This organization aids in preparing students to assume their professional responsibilities upon graduation. Students enrolled in the associate degree program are eligible to become member of this organization and by so doing, become members of their state and national student associations. Active participation in the association provides the opportunity for professional, educational, and social activities.

Contact:  Mary Trosclair               571-1339      CSN, Rm. 620

           Carol Leefe                     571-1324      CSN, Rm. 502

Construction Specification Institute

Promotes awareness of the construction industry and jobs available to our students through co-op and apprenticeship programs.

Contact: Victor Mirzai                   671-6184      CP22, Rm. 124

Culinary Club

Delgado students majoring in Culinary Arts may become junior members of the New Orleans chapter of the American Culinary Federation, a national professional organization for cooks and chefs.

Contact: Dr. Mary Bartholomew    671-6199      CP11, Rm. 135A

Delgado Architecture Student Organization

Architecture students work together to promote their profession, participate in architecturally-related activities in the community, and support each other academically and socially.

Contact: Victor Mirzai                             483-4869      CP22, Rm. 111

Delgado Education Association

This organization benefits the students in the Education/Early Childhood Education program and Allied Health programs on all Delgado Community College campuses. Membership is open to students who are interested in Education.

Contact: Barbara Thomas             671-6510                CP01, Rm. 119E04

Melissa Gemeinhardt       mgemei@dcc.edu   WB04,          Rm. 14

Delgado Paramedic Association

Membership is to open to any student who has been accepted and /or currently enrolled in the Association Degree Program for EMT-Paramedic. The purpose of the association is to begin lifelong professional development and growth among its organizations, and to educate the public on the extended role of the Emergency Medical Technician in the community.

Contact: Sharmain Hughes                     671-6220      CP04, Rm. 136

Delgado Student Dietetic Association

Membership is open to any declared dietetics major and the purpose of the club is to maintain high academic standards among its members. We also promote the exchange of information and create opportunities for students to interact with professionals involved in the New Orleans Dietetic Association, Louisiana Dietetic Association, and the American Dietetic Association.

Contact: Debbie C. Kern               671-6233      CP04, Rm. 308

Growthworks Horticulture Club

Growthworks objective is to encourage work in horticulture, and to foster environmental stewardship. The organization promotes personal and professional growth through horticultural experience. Membership is open to current students, faculty and staff.

Contact: Virginia Fortson              671-5418      CP, Horticulture Portable

Delgado Design Association

This organization studies the interior decor of office buildings, hotels, houses, and other architectural elements. They also establish contacts in the community and offers academic and professional support to students.

Contact: Erin Sanders                            671-6372      CP01, Rm. 318E

American Assembly of Men in Nursing (AAMN)

Men in Nursing is an organization designed to provide camaraderie and unity among male students through their participation in community projects and extracurricular activities. As a chartered school organization, MIN addresses the needs of male students through organizational representation. It is an organization designed to help in professional growth.

Contact: Michael Santone             568-6411      CSN, Rm. 517

Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA)

MEISA is open to students in the music and business departments on any Delgado Community College campus or learning center.

Contact: Peter L. Cho                             671-6370      CP01, Rm. 312W5

National Association of Homebuilders (Student Chapter)

Works with the New Orleans Homebuilder's Association to help establish jobs within the architectural, construction and technology curriculum at Delgado. Develops job networks, tutors students and invites professional speakers in the architectural and construction fields to speak on campus.

Contact: Victor Mirzai                             671-6184      CP22, Rm. 124

The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN)

This is the professional organization for licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses and practical/ vocational nursing students in the United States. Membership is based on a three-tier concept of local, state and national enrollment. It consists of licensed practical nurses. In September, 1991, a new category of affiliate membership was established to allow those who have an interest in the work of NFLPN but who are neither LPN's nor PN students to join. Affiliate members receive all communications and may attend all NFLPN meetings but do not have the right to vote or hold office. NFLPN has members in every state in the United States.

Contact: Noella McCullum                       LTC, Jeff.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

This organization works with local industry in the New Orleans area to establish co-op jobs for students in the engineering field. The club also invites professional speakers to campus, and provides tutoring services for engineering students. This club includes The Society of Professional Engineering Technology Students.

Contact: 671-6176            

Student Organization Radiologic Tech (SORT)

Contact: Carleen Boudreaux                          671-6210               CP, 01, Rm. 312 E

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

The mission of SIFE is to bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. Open to all majors.

 Contacts: 
Ken Savoy                   ksavoi@dcc.edu      West Bank
John Guess                 jguess@dcc.edu     Northshore

Charles Alfortish        calfor@dcc.edu      City Park    

Veterinarian Technology Technician Organization (VETT)

The purpose of this organization is to offer support and resources to students transitioning to the limited admission program as well as those students currently admitted to VETT.

Contacts: Jennifer Limon                 985-893-6290      207 E. Lockwood, Covington