ECTC is a member of the Kentucky Collegiate Quick Recall League (KCQRL). With enough student interest, a team is formed to travel around the state regularly to compete in tournaments. Practices are held one day a week and are open to all students. When there is sufficient interest, an intramural league is formed and regular matches are held among on-campus teams.

The American Design Drafting Association is a national nonprofit professional organization that offers membership to students of design drafting programs. Students enrolled in Computer Aided Design and Drafting, and Engineering programs are eligible for student membership:

The Bio Club seeks to promote interest and awareness of biological science, provide a "hands on exploration" of the scientific field and engage guest speakers to discuss the impact of science in our world today. Biology club members may also serve the college community by offering tutoring in selected biology classes with the support of their faculty sponsor, Shannon Brown.

This is an organization of Baptist students open to all in promoting Christian fellowship in college life. Formerly, Baptist Student Union, the club provides activities for worship, discussion, social life, witness and ministry. BSU provides free lunch at meetings on once a week in the Science Auditorium. All faiths are invited to attend.

This is an organization of Catholic students open to all in promoting Christian fellowship in college life. Formerly the Newman Club, The Catholic Campus Ministry meets Wednesdays from 1:00-1:45pm in the Science Auditorium. Everyone welcome!

The Elizabethtown Chess Club welcomes everyone of all ages and playing strength.
We meet every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM on the main campus. Refer to the contact person below for the specific room and building location of the meetings.
Club membership is free.

Please visit our website:
http://www.geocities.com/elizabethtownchessclub/

ECTC Chorus is a special interest organization for learning and recreation and is also a one-hour credit class that can be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join. Choristers sing music in a variety of styles. Each semester, the students participate in a Variety Show and a more formal concert. Practices are held twice a week.

The Purpose of The College Republicans is to provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge of parliamentary law, the political process and the importance of voting. Membership is open to all interested ECTC students.

The Community and Economic Development Center, located in the Central Regional Post secondary Education Center Building with WKU, provides you and the community with high quality technical and soft skills training programs at a reasonable cost in an attempt to serve your lifelong learning needs. Classes change each semester, pick up a schedule at the CEDC Office.

The ECC student newspaper. A great organization for any person interested win working for a paper to gain use in in gaining experience in writing, editing, and photography.

The CJ Club will offer activities supporting student development and leadership by providing guest lecturers, topical career information and fellowship opportunities for the ECTC community. The Club will be affiliated with Lamda Alpha Epsilon, a national criminal justice organization that shall provide nation-wide networking and scholarship opportunities for ECTC students. The Richard McGrath Memorial Fund Award is a scholarship award for students interested in the criminal justice field.

The Dixie FireFighters Association is an educational Association serving the firefighters in the Lincoln Trail Area Development District. The organization promotes firefighter education, fire prevention, and provides an avenue for communicating information to member emergency service personnel. The Association helps to:

Although a faculty/staff initiated club - students are invited to attend. For more information,

The Fitness Center is located on the lower level of the Student Center and access is free to all ECC Students. Exercise equipment includes bike, stepper, treadmill, rower, weights, and aerobic tapes.

The Gay Straight Alliance provides information, education, and opportunity for growth and support to the homosexual, bisexual, trans gender, and heterosexual student body as well as faculty, staff, and the community at large who may wish to participate. Through solidarity actions and social events we offer a safe place where people can come together for a fulfilling college experience.

HOSA is a national student organization open to all students enrolled in health related programs. By providing opportunities to develop occupational and leadership skills, HOSA activities prove to be an important part of the instructional program. HOSA membership:

The Heartland Review features poetry, prose, art. ECTC students, faculty, staff,alumni and community members may submit original fiction, poetry, art.

Intramural activities are encouraged for both full-time and part-time students. Sufficient interest by students and faculty in past years has led to participation in such events as beach volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, chess, checkers, video gaming and flag football events. For more information on intramural activities contact the Student Affairs office in room 102 ATB.

This group is ECTC's Political science club. This club intends to provide a forum to discuss a range of topical political issues in a non-partisan, civil forum.

The Kentucky Association of Nursing Students is a pre-professional organization for those students enrolled in nursing education. KANS meets monthly.

This is an International honor society specifically for two-year colleges dedicated to encourage scholarship, leadership and service. Membership is by invitation to students based on grade point average achieved on college work (3.5 Cumulative GPA after 12 college hours), character and citizenship. Phi Theta Kappa meets twice a week, Monday at 3:00 and Tuesday at 1:30 in room 148 ADM.

As a national post secondary business organization for students with an interest in business, membership in Phi Beta Lambda:

The purpose of this club is to provide a focal point of information and education concerning domestic violence and its effects. The members, along with the college, will collaborate with other organizations to provide information and promote awareness.

This club is for anyone interested in playing or learning to play ping pong.

The Morrison Gallery Writers' Roundtable Poetry Series are held the third Thursday of each month in the Morrison Gallery in the Administration Building. Open to all who want to read their own or someone else's poetry or just listen.

This is an undergraduate student organization in psychology. The one requirement for membership is an interest in psychology. The club will sponsor programs and activities during the school year on various topics promoting the field and encouraging career planning for psychology majors.

Club members are mostly practical nursing students however this club is open to any student with an interest in health careers. One of the planned projects is fundraising for the Practical Nursing Pining ceremony. Members of this club will gain leadership skills and have opportunities through the running of the club to practice team-bulding and prioritizing.

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for college students who want to make a difference.

SkillsUSA is a national organization of post secondary and secondary students enrolled in technical education programs. The Night chapter meets twice a month, and the day chapter varies their times. Membership in the local chapter:

The Student Ambassadors serve as an official public relations unit for ECTC. They provide campus guests with tours as part of the Welcome Center. Ambassadors often travel “off-campus” visiting schools and civic clubs carrying the mission of ECTC into the community. To become a student ambassador interested parties must fill out an application located in room 102 ATB. Particular emphasis is placed on speaking abilities, knowledge of the College and level of student involvement. Student Ambassadors must have a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible. A scholarship is awarded to each ambassador. For an application or more information,

The Student Government furnishes a representative body of student to reflect the opinions and wishes of the student body and to provide a medium through which student opinion may be presented to the ECTC administration and/or faculty. The Student Government also serves as the official student body of ECTC, especially in affairs referred to the Government by the administration and/or faculty. They supervise all affairs involving students in which the administration and/or faculty is not directly involved, support acceptable administration policy, and promote among students an active interest in College affairs. Two officers are elected for the Student Government Association: President and Vice President. SGA meetings are open to all students once a week in the Student Center. Four officers are elected for the Student Government Association as well as eight members.

The Street is the student-supported official publication of ECTC. The Street is published monthly throughout the academic year and is free on campus to all students, faculty and staff. Always looking for students to help write, take pictures and sell advertising. Students can sign up for CMS142 and receive one hour credit as well.

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), a business student organization, meets twice a month.

VICA is a great opportunity for students to gain recognition for achievement in their program area of study. Besides leadership skills, VICA offers students an opportunity to develop critical relationships among other students and to create a network of professionals, enhancing their career choices once they have graduated. Students are also given the opportunity to measure their skills through organized local, state, and national competition. These competitions are held annually. Competing gives the student a sense of accomplishment as well as a direction for setting personal goals. Friendships made in VICA last a lifetime and many graduates return to the college to help judge and direct the competition. The VICA link will show pictures to give the viewer a small glimpse into the competition that takes place at the technical college every year and faculty from both schools are welcome to come see what VICA is all about. Let me know if you liked this information and would enjoy further correspondence.

The Morrison Gallery Writers’ Roundtable meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Arnold’s Café on Ring Road. Open to all who want to share comments about their work in progress.