Clubs & Organizations
Highlands encourages students to look beyond the classroom. The office of Campus Life oversees several clubs and organizations that are established by students. Each club represents a unique interest, both educational and academic in nature. Every chartered club and organization is open to all Highlands students.
All chartered clubs/organizations must (re)apply to the office of Campus Life during the fall semester (no later than September 15) of each school year to be officially recognized by the university. Chartering of a new club/organization may take place at any time.
ACTIVITIES BOARD
Type: Social
Purpose: To encourage participation in the planning and organizing of activities.
Advisor:
Margaret Gonzales (505) 454-3495
Department: Campus Life
ALPFA
Type: Professional business
Purpose: To enhance the opportunities of students in business related fields.
Advisor: Mary V. Romero (505) 454-3580
Department: School of Business
ANTHROPOLOGY CLUB
Type: Educational Club
Purpose: Foster interest in the subject of Anthropology including club meetings; field trips, and scholarly pursuits through the anthropology book club and discussion groups.
Advisor:
Warren Lail (505) 454-3542
Department: Behavioral Sciences
ASL CLUB
Type: Academic/Social
Purpose: Promote the study of American Sign Language and awareness of Deaf culture through interaction with the local and larger deaf community and students of ASL and deaf culture from other colleges/universities.
Advisor:
Carol Litherland (505) 426-2141
Department: Language & Culture
ASSOCIATION OF SOCIOLOGY
Type: Academic
Purpose: Present research at Conferences.
Advisor:
Erika Derkas (505) 454-3432
Department: Sociology
BILINGUAL GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION
Type: Social Work
Purpose: Maintain an association of persons involved in Bilingual Bicultural Social Work.
Advisor:
Dolores Ortega, PhD. (505) 454-3567
Department: School of Social Work
COUNSELING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (COSA)
Type: Special Interest
Purpose: To support, inform, and meet the needs of the students in the Graduate Counseling Program, and the community.
Advisor:
Paige Dunlap (505) 891-6941
Department: Counseling
CROSSROADS ART CLUB
Type: Art
Purpose: Promote art on campus and support student activities.
Advisor:
David Lobdell (505) 454-3570
Department: Visual and Performing Art
DISC GOLF CLUB
Type: Social
Purpose: To develop great character by participating in a fun, competitive, and friendly sport.
Advisor:
Jorden Grimm (505) 454-3260
Department: Facilities Services
EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE CLUB
Type: Health promotion
Purpose: To raise money for ESS students to attend conferences related to health.
Advisor:
Kathy Jenkins (505) 454-3479
Department: Exercise and Sport Sciences
FIRE ESCAPE BIBLE CLUB
Type: Bible Study
Purpose: To give NMHU Students an opportunity to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Advisor:
Tiffany Darling (505) 454-3217
Department: Women’s Basketball
GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION
Professional/Academic
Purpose:
To promote social justice on campus and within the community.
Advisor:
Lawrence M. Montano (505) 454-3310
Department:
School of Social Work
HIGHLAND UNIVERSITY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY (HUGS)
Type: Academic/Social
Purpose: To further the education and fellowship of Geology Students at NMHU.
Advisor:
Michael Petrouis (505) 454-3513
Department: Environmental Geology
HU SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
Type: Going green, recycle, etc.
Purpose: To encourage sustainable life styles, energy, efficiency, and ecological awareness on campus and in the community.
Advisor:
Ken Bentson (505) 454-3501
Department: Natural Resources Management
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB
Type: Social/special interest
Purpose: To learn about the different cultures, be part of the community and show our cultures to others.
Advisor:
Tina Clayton (505) 454-3058
Department: International Educational Center
LAMBDA KAPPA PSI SOROITY
Type: Sorority
Purpose: To bring unity and diversity among women on campus.
Advisor:
Debra Olivas (505) 454-3319
Department: Academic Success
MEDIA ARTS CLUB - MAC
Type: Academic/social
Purpose: To create and enhance a professional production environment and to explore new methods of media production.
Advisor:
Kerry Loewen (505) 454-3312
Department: Media Arts
NMHU BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Type: Social
Purpose: A group dedicated to promoting a position image of Black culture at Highlands.
Advisor:
Yvette Wilkes (505) 454-3197
Department: Housing and Student Conduct
NMHU CHEERLEADERS
Type: Social
Purpose: To promote pride and tradition throughout the school year.
Advisor:
Dennis Marquez (505) 454-3007
Department: ITS
NMHU CHESS CLUB
Type: Strategic Game Playing
Purpose: To promote critical thinking and strategic value while enjoying the benefits that Chess brings.
Advisor:
Helen Boudreau (505) 454-3553
Department: Student Support Services
NMHU COWGIRL RUGBY “JILLEROOS” CLUB
Type: Rugby
Purpose: To encourage fitness, teamwork, and overall have fun learning the sport of Rugby.
Advisor:
Mary Shaw (505) 454-3407
Department: Biology
NMHU ICE SKATING CLUB
Type: Athletic
Purpose: To promote enjoyment of figure skating at NMHU and the community.
Advisor:
Gil R. Gallegos (505) 454-3076
Department: Math Department
NMHU NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB
Type: Social Club
Purpose: To provide social activities through which club members can meet and connect with others, and plan, present and participate in social activities that celebrate the Native American cultures of Highlands.
Advisor:
Rochelle Yazzie (505) 426-2049
Department: Native American Student Services
NMHU NEWMAN CLUB
Type: Religious
Purpose: To help and encourage students' walk with God, and their ability to worship Jesus Christ through their individual talents, whatever they may be.
Advisor:
LouAnn Romero (505) 454-3087
Department: School of Social Work
NMHU PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
Type: Performances
Purpose: Recruitment and promotion of Highlands music and theater departments.
Advisor:
Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann (505) 454-3573
Department: Music Department
NMHU RUGBY CLUB “VATOS”
Type: Athletic
Purpose: Promote physical fitness and sportsmanship.
Advisor:
Dick Greene (505) 454-3365
Department: Biology
NMHU STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Type: Honorary
Purpose: Assist within the office of recruitment to recruit prospective students.
Advisor:
Julia Andrada (505) 454-3323
Department: Recruitment Office
NMHU WOMEN FOR A CHANGE
Type: Academic
Purpose: Organize events/educational outreach, present at conferences.
Advisor:
Erika Derkas (505) 454-3432
Department: Sociology/Women’s Studies
NU ETA
Type: Sorority
Purpose: To promote sisterhood.
Advisor:
Thomasinia Ortiz Gallegos (505) 454-3127
Department: Office of Academic Support
PHI ETA SIGMA
Type: Honor Society
Purpose: To acknowledge students with a 3.5 gpa and above.
Advisor:
Margaret Gonzales (505) 454-3495
Department: Campus Life
PHI KAPPA PHI
Type: Honorary
Purpose: To promote academic excellence among upper division students.
Advisor:
Carolyn Newman (505) 454-3383
Department: School of Education
PICAYUNE LITERATURE CLUB
Type: Literary
Purpose: To promote literacy, publishing.
Advisor:
Daniel Martinez (505) 426-2073
Department: Humanities/English
PINK CLUB
Type: Social
Purpose: To promote breast cancer awareness and recognize local breast cancer survivors.
Advisor:
Kacy Cochran (505) 454-3355
Department: Athletics
PSI CHI
Type: Honorary
Purpose: To encourage student collaboration, academic excellence and the dissemination of knowledge.
Advisor:
Maura Pilotti (505) 454-3562
Department: Behavioral Sciences
SCIENCE CLUB
Type: Academic
Purpose: Promote careers in Biomedical Science including research, medical, dental veterinary science.
Advisor:
Carol Linder (505) 454-3263
Department: Biology
SEXY GREEN
Type: Environmental
Purpose: To help recycle and promote a cleaner Las Vegas and world.
Advisor:
Donna Martinez (505) 454-3238
Department: KEDP Radio Station/Ilfeld Auditorium
SIGMA TAU DELTA
Type: Honors
Purpose: Promote Enlgish Studies
Advisor:
Daniel R. Martinez (505) 426-2073
Department: English
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS
Type: Career/Science
Purpose: To help future foresters interact with community and current foresters for networking, etc.
Advisor:
W. David Hacker (505) 454-3263
Department: Natural Resources
STUDENT CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP
Type: Religious
Purpose: Evangelizing the gospel and encouraging one another in Christianity.
Advisor:
Eldora Morris
Department: Academic Support (505) 310-2351
TIMBAVEGA SALSA CLUB
Type: Salsa Club
Purpose: To promote a positive activity @ Highlands.
Advisor: Carlos Mora
Department: Physical Education (505) 429-9282
TKE FRATERNITY
Type: Social Fraternity
Purpose: Provide a better understanding of fellow young men, and aid in social, personal and educational development.
Advisor:
Jim Manderino (505) 454-3199
Department: Foundation Office
WALK THE WALK BIBLE STUDY
Type: Faith (Religious)
Purpose: To promote Faith within an individual.
Advisor:
Andy Martinez
Department: Exercise and Sports Sciences (505) 454-3124
Last Updated 1/26/10