List of Student Organizations by category
Academic/Major related - Fall 2007 through Spring 2008
| Organization Name | Purpose | President | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advancement of Native Americans | To further the work of, enhance the public understanding of and appreciation for Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other minorities in science. | Edgar Vargas | eddefc@aol.com |
| Advertising Club | To educate, challenge, and assist individuals interested in various communication and business fields. | Juliette Hermens | dutchsurfergirl@hotmail.com |
| Air Force Honor Guard | To present and protect the National Colors, Air Force Colors, Guard weaponry and equipment with the utmost discipline and dedication, and to provide its members with the leadership needed and training demanded of these high expectations. | Bor Sheng Goan | bgoan@ucsd.edu |
| Afrikan Student Drama Association | To represent the concerns of African students in matters that affect them and our community. | Brittany Allen | asdasdsu@gmail.com |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta | To encourage and recognize excellence in premedical scholarship and to use its resources to benefit health organizations, charities and the community. | Gabriel Guerrero | guerrero619@hotmail.com |
| American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | To advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics, and to promote the professionalism of those engages in these pursuits. | Alejandro Aguirre Jr. | avaguirre@gmail.com |
| American Medical Student Association | AMSA is the nation's largest and oldest independent organization of physicians-in-training. Our mission is to connect members with resources and opportunities to help them reach their goal of going to medical school. | Miranda Slater | mlslater219@yahoo.com |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | For students to gather in a social environment to enhance their knowledge in the field of civil engineering through projects as well as meeting with professionals. | Justin Barrett | justinm.barrett@gmail.com |
| American Society of Interior Designers | Promotes knowledge, sharing, community outreach, advocacy, and strives to advance the interior design profession, and in the process demonstrate & celebrate the power of design to positively change lives. | Sylvia Neil | Sylvia.neil@gmail.com |
| American Society of Mechanical Engineers at SDSU | To promote the development and increase preparation in the field of mechanical engineering, as well as provide academic support to members. | Kimberly Uvemura | kimuyemura@gmail.com |
| Anthropology Graduate Student Association | To provide a unified graduate voice. Serve as a political vehicle as well as organize social agendas. | Sam Kobari | skobari@gmail.com |
| Associated General Contractors and Construction Management Association (AGC/CMAA) | To encourage interest in the construction industry and to provide members with opportunities to meet industry professionals through social events. | Daniel Shiruey | swgp13@aol.com |
| Association for Computing Machinery | To promote and inform about new technologies. | Johnson Hak | sushibug@gmail.com |
| Association for Information Technology Professionals | To assist students with finding job opportunities and information about the field of Information Systems, as well as network with other students and professionals with similar interests. | Sarah Knopp | s.knopp@gmail.com |
| Association of Pre Pharmacy Students | To support and aid those who would like to explorer their options in the pharmaceutical field, learn more about pharmacy schools and find out about the prerequisites. | Renee Merrill | bluerain88@hotmail.com |
| Aztec Dharma Bums: Buddhism/ Meditation Group | To develop and maintain a community of SDSU students who are interested in both the theories and practices of the rich Buddhist Tradition. | Sean Butler | sbutler@rohan.sdsu.edu |
| Aztec NMUN (National Model United Nations) | To organize and prepare San Diego State University student representatives in an effort to successfully participate at the national Model United Nations Conference. | Rachel Weinshaw | hermusic@gmail.com |
| Bilingual Educators Career Ladder Association | Bilingual Students pursuing a career in education | Marlene Tavarez | malene818@gmail.com |
| Black Student Science Organization (BSSO) | To provide academic and social support to African American students on the SDSU campus and to provide outreach and service to the neighboring communities of SDSU. | Vogue Robinson | bssosdsu@yahoo.com |
| California Nursing Students' Association – SDSU Chapter | To represent the school of nursing, increase awareness to the school and community regarding nursing, and to provide service to the community. | Arlene Hady | arlenehady@gmail.com |
| Child and Family Development Student Organization | To get students more involved in the CFO major. To provide volunteer opportunities, resources for internships, graduate school, and career options as well as networking | Paulette Adams | Adamspaulette37@hotmail.com |
| Collegiate Union of Health Related Education (CUHRE) | To bring together pre-professional health students for peer advising and support, as well as obtain guidance from our advisors. | Ashley White | pre-vet.ash@hotmail.com |
| Criminal Justice Honor Society – Alpha Phi Sigma | To promote critical thinking, rigorous scholarship and lifelong learning and to keep abreast of advances in scientific research and to elevate the ethical standards of criminal justice professionals and to sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional thinking. | Jacqueline M. Brown | eta_psi_sdsu@yahoo.com |
| Delta Sigma Pi | Organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. | Steven Mckillop | steven.mckillop@gmail.com |
| Exercise Science | Expand our knowledge of the field of exercise science and prepare to enter a career in this field | Marcus Wolford | sucramdw@yahoo.com |
| Finance and Investment Society | To provide a professional environment which introduces its mentors to various career opportunities within the finance industry. | Connie Sundstrom | csundstrom@san.rr.com |
| Formula Society of Automotive Engineers | Build and test the 2008 racecar for 2008 competition, as well as support automotive engineering and motorsports on campus. | Jerry Lee | sae.sdsu@gmail.com |
| Furniture Design Association | To remain involved with university activities and inform interested students about craft. | Marcus Papay | marcesemo@gmail.com |
| Future Athletic Trainers Society | To educate students and the public about the profession of athletic training. | Isak Yoon | fatspresident@yahoo.com |
| Future Educators of America | Assist middle/high school and college students in exploring teaching as a career choice, provide realistic understanding, and encourage a diverse population to consider a career in education. | Joy Lollio | jclollio@hotmail.com |
| Future Physical Therapists Society (FPTS) | To promote academic success in the field of physical therapy, awareness of professional growth, and overall health to all individuals of the public. | Christine Hernandez | uku.kamalani@yahoo.com |
| Graduate School of Public Health Director’s Student Advisory Council | Serves as the liaison between students and faulty. DSAC organized social, academic development, and volunteering events. | Noelle Gronroos | ngronroo@gmail.com |
| Graduate Social Work Association (GSWA) | Unspecified | Laura Draman | lauradraman@yahoo.com |
| Hispanic business Student Association | Create leadership and opportunities for the advancement of young Hispanic professionals. | Michael B. Palza | palza_mike@hotmail.com |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Association | To learn about the industry of hospitality through the collaboration of students and professionals, while also promoting community service. | Jason Girard | htmjason@gmail.com |
| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | To provide network for electrical and computer engineering students by providing speaker series and promoting a community of peers in the field of engineering. | Ryan Payne | rpayne_sdsu@cox.net |
| International Business Society | Act as a central source for SDSU students to integrate into the International Business community with the goal of enhancing their educational, social, and financial well-being. | Joanne Nikolov | joannenikolov@gmail.com |
| ISCOR (International Security and Conflict Resolution) Student Society | ISCOR is open to all majors interested in international affairs and diplomatic studies. | Marie-Claire Balea | iscorss@gmail.com |
| Jewelry Student Co-Op | To serve as a creative collective focused on advancement of metalworking techniques and continuing the practice of instruction of old methods. | Barbara Knuth | brbrknuth@yahoo.com |
| John Burdette Binkley Squadron – Arnold Air Society | To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates, particularly within the AFROTC, and to aid in the development of effective Air Force Office. | Patrick Goingco | p_goingco@hotmail.com |
| Journalism and Media Studies Association | Promote Academic Excellence, enhance professional development, engage in service and leadership to JMS, provide communication and community to those interested in the goals of JMS | Ryan James Dee | ryanjdee@aol.com |
| Le Cercle Francais / The French Club | Share interests in French and Francophone culture. | Sarah Haynes | ledbetterday@yahoo.com |
| Linguistic Student Association | To promote and facilitate the study of linguistics through expediting and organizing various events. | Jessica Whitsett | jrabay@yahoo.com |
| Meetings and Events Student Association | Students interested in the meeting and event industry can get hands on experience in planning, develop networking skills and create working business relationships. | ||
| National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology San Diego Local Chapter | To promote and advance the field of audiology to enhance and cultivate a healthy learning environment for audiology doctoral students. | Sierra Brower | sierra.brower@gmail.com |
| Naval Reserve Offices Training Corps (NROTC) | To educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve. | Tommy Coffey | tcoffey@hotmail.com |
| Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity | To provide undergraduate students with an interest in pursuing a law career with support, networking opportunities, and information concerning law school admittance and the field of law in general. | Amelia Diedrich | ameliadiedrich@gmail.com |
| Philosophy Club | For self and group enlightenment in all things philosophical. | Sean Butter | sbutter@rohan.sdsu.edu |
| Physician Assistant Student Association | To demonstrate unity with the goal to secure knowledge about our future careers as physician assistants. | Cameron Craig | ccraig08@yahoo.com |
| Poetry Club | To study and write poetry, promote poetry readings, and foster a sense of community among writers. | Ted Hughes | hughest@rohan.sdsu.edu |
| Pre-Dental Club | To provide guidance, practical experience, and dental school admission success to students interested in the dental professional field. | Jason Keckley | mr.keckley@hotmail.com |
| Pre-Nursing Society | To provide pre-nursing students with a support system and network where they can become more actively involved in both the health community and nursing major. | Eric Pitt | president_prenursingsociety@yahoo.com |
| Psychology Club | To expose students to a variety of fields in psychology and assist students in their professional goals. | Janelle Pineda | nellygirljp@aol.com |
| Public Relations Student Society of America | Cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship b/w students and professional PR practitioners. | Jillian Hunger | jilliankhunter@gmail.com |
| Scholars of Homeland Security | To provide SDSU Homeland Security graduate students, alumni, and faculty (as well as similarly related SDSU graduate program students) a professional scholastic student organization modeled after a federal government field office dedicated to preventing, preparing for, and responding to a homeland security crisis. | Will McCormick | Willmccormick49@msn.com |
| School Counseling Graduate Student Association | To promote professional growth and leadership development of students in the School Counseling Program and to inform prospective students about the School Counseling Program at SDSU. | Andrew Anderson | aanderson1979@gmail.com |
| School Psychology Student Association | To promote professional growth of students in the School Psychology Program. To educate students and the community about the services and practice of psychology in the schools. | Rene Mendoza | mendoza_mft@yahoo.com |
| Skull and Dagger Dramatic Society | To provide students, faculty, and anyone interested, opportunities to further their knowledge of the theatrical arts. | Robert Schiefer | xschiefx@mac.com |
| Society of Physics Students | To promote the advancement of Physics education and awareness to the campus and community. | Rick Navarro | navarro@sciences.sdsu.edu |
| Society of Women Engineers | To succeed and advance in highly desirable career aspirations in engineering and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. | Michelle B. Jordan | swesdsupresident@gmail.com |
| Student Accounting Society | Assist accounting students in becoming better informed about the profession and providing them with networking skills. | Kim Trinkle | kimtrinkle@gmail.com |
| Student Nutrition Organization | To provide information on the various fields of dietetics, food service management, food science, health, and fitness. | Valerie Kaimo | valkaimo@gmail.com |
| Student Association for Graduates in Educational Technology (SAGE) | To provide a sense of community between and among students, alumni, and faculty of the Department of Educational Technology. | Daniel Novak | daniel_novak@yahoo.com |
| Student Public Administration Association | To enhance the educational experience of Public Administration students both academically and socially. | April Taie | fourthmonth@gmail.com |
| Student Veteran Organization at San Diego State University | To ensure that veterans, active duty military, reservists, and family members are made aware of all benefits they are entitled to. | Nathaniel Donnelly | n.donnelly.svo@gmail.com |
| Students for Public Health at SDSU | To improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across San Diego and around the world. | Monica Neslage | monicaneslage@hotmail.com |
| Success Enabled Pilots | Develop the qualities expected of professional pilots to include: leadership, time management, and especially aeronautical knowledge. | Patrick Townend | sdsuep@hotmail.com |
| The Excursion Club | To develop the mind & body in the outdoor setting. Members will learn sustainable methods and become environmentally aware while improving their pyhsical health by frequent outdoor activities on all levels. | Desmond Ho | hos@@rohan.sdsu.edu |
| Unite for Sight | Unite for sight is a non-profit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. | Stephanie Ward | stephanieward103@msn.com |
| Writer’s Collective at San Diego State University | To serve as an educational and practical tool for students who desire to develop knowledge and expertise of all aspects of the field of professional literary writing by providing members with opportunities to plan, organize, host, and participate in literary events. | Tony Bonds | drweezer00@hotmail.com |