Student Organizations
Campus Life
Thaddeus Stevens College strongly supports student organizations that contribute meaningful experiences for students to enhance their cultural, social, physical, and spiritual development.
Student organizations are open to all members of the student body and are designed to encourage the participation of all interested students without requirements that might exclude any member of the student body.
The Student Government Association reviews and recommends clubs and organizations. Students interested in starting a new club or organization work with the Vice President for Student Services to begin the process.
Student Clubs
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)
American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) A student chapter of the ADDA. Focused on improving the science of graphic communications and design, initiating and encouraging a continued program of education for self-improvement and progress through increased knowledge, and fostering a spirit of fellowship among members.
Advisor: Don Hart
Email: hart@longhai66.com
Architecture Club
The Architecture Club has been formed to cultivate a vibrant community of passionate individuals who share a common love for architecture. Together, we celebrate the art and science of architecture, embracing its capacity to shape the world we inhabit. At the Architecture Club, we envision a community that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for transforming the built environment into meaningful experiences.
Advisor: Tedd Williams
Email: willams@longhai66.com
Black Student Union (BSU)
The Black Student Union encourages Black students and students of all races and ethnicities to engage in cultural enrichment and intellectual growth that center African American culture, lifestyle, and history. BSU is committed to raising awareness about issues impacting the African American experience.
Advisor: Valdijah Brown
Email: brownv@longhai66.com
Boxing Club
This is an excellent opportunity to get an excellent cardio workout. It is open to anyone who wishes to learn boxing techniques. This club practices offensive and defensive skills. Students will be privileged to use bag gloves, heavy bags, hand wraps, and other equipment.
Advisor: TBA
Email: studentservices@longhai66.com
Esports
Esports offers competitive tournaments and an online community where students can view tournament broadcasts, share clips from their favorite games, and chat with other Thaddeus Stevens College gamers.
Advisor: Jonathan Ober
Email: ober@longhai66.com
Latino Scholars Alliance
Latino Scholars Alliance is a representative body of students of Hispanic origin charged with the authority to provide a supportive social and academic network of peers. The organization celebrates the diverse cultures and heritages of Hispanic origin, and membership is open to the entire College community.
Advisor: Heriberto Arjona
Email: arjona@longhai66.com
Outdoor Club
The Outdoors Club is dedicated to activities that explore or are based in the great outdoors. Activities have included hiking, fishing, ice fishing, archery, kayaking, snow tubing/skiing, turkey calling, axe throwing, canoeing, camping, and trout raising. The Outdoor Club also participates in at least one community service environmental or conservation service project each year.
Advisor: Heath Edelman
Email: edelman@longhai66.com
Phi Theta Kappa – Beta Nu Delta Chapter
Invitation to join the Beta Nu Delta Chapter honor society is extended to full-time students maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Personal enrichment is gained through the organization’s four hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.
Advisor: Stacy Thornwall-Rogers
Email: thornwallrogers@longhai66.com
Power Source
Students meet on a regular basis to fellowship and share faith-based experiences.
Advisor: Tim Draper
Email: draper@longhai66.com
Joint Residence Hall Council
A representative body of residential students initiating and carrying out relevant policies concerning residence hall life and promoting the general welfare of life on campus. Joint Residence Hall Council provides students the opportunity to participate in the development of student activities and events on campus, participate in administrative processes and practice their leadership skills as representatives of their residence halls.
Email: reslife@longhai66.com
Skills USA Competition
Students may participate in competitions through SkillsUSA to test their technical skills against their peers and industry standards. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors, and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work.
Advisor: Kyle Young
Email: young@longhai66.com
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
A student chapter of the national organization dedicated to inspiring, preparing, and supporting students for the advancement of manufacturing.
Advisor: Christopher Way
Email: wayc@longhai66.com
Spectrum LGBTQ+ Alliance
The Spectrum LGBTQ+ Alliance provides a safe and supportive community for Thaddeus Stevens College students who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or questioning.
Advisor: Rebecca Schultz
Email: schultz@longhai66.com
Student Government Association (SGA)
A representative body voicing student opinions concerning cultural and academic life and sharing proportionately in the development of College policy.
Advisor: Patricia Meley and Melissa Weathers
Emails: meley@longhai66.com and weathers@longhai66.com
Tech Phi Tech Fraternity
A fraternity founded in 1986 to encourage and sponsor the development of collegiate activities, community service, brotherhood, and scholarship.
Advisor: Dr. Vincent Miles
Email: miles@longhai66.com
Women in Technology and Trades
A blend of social and educational activities provided for women on campus.
Advisor: Andrea Biesecker
Email: biesecker@longhai66.com
Yearbook Staff
An opportunity for students to participate in the Thaddeus Stevens College yearbook production.
Advisor: Mike Brady
Email: brady@longhai66.com
Young Lions Club
The Young Lion Mentoring Club is a supportive club that nurtures students’ potential. Through mentorship, guidance, and empowerment, the club aims to cultivate leadership skills, personal development, and academic excellence among its members. By providing a platform for mentorship relationships to flourish, the club strives to inspire confidence, resilience, and ambition in young adults as they navigate their educational, professional, and personal journeys.
Advisor: Emerson Cottrell
Email: cottrell@longhai66.com
Get Active
Intramural Sports
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology maintains several intramural sports. Check out the Campus TVs, weekly Student Bulletin Newsletter, and social media for details on what/where/when!
Casual and fun
Student Groups
Student groups meet casually on a regular basis. Any student interested in joining or starting a group may contact Student Services. Active groups are listed below.
The Table: Feasting on God’s word, The Table is a weekly bible study with a provided meal.
Trading Card Game (TCG) Group: Students gather weekly for trading card games and board games.