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Constitution Day & Election Information

Come join us in the Student Life Centers on each campus and enjoy such amenities as free coffee, Xbox One, board games, pool tables, foosball, and ping pong. Our CLC Food Pantries are now open and various food items are available for students. You can access the food pantry by going to the Student Life Center on each campus.

Student Senate

Mission Statement: The Student Senate provides leadership opportunities furthering CLC students’ development and builds community through programs, activities, and student organizations.
Email the Student Senate at ssenate@clcmn.edu

Student Senate
The CLC Student Senate is the official voice of the students of Central Lakes College. Each campus has its own Student Senate with each group having the autonomy to govern their own affairs.
Mission Statement: The Student Senate provides leadership opportunities furthering CLC students’ development and builds community through programs, activities, and student organizations.

Senate Meetings
Brainerd Student Senate
Tuesdays at 12pm in E354 and via Zoom

Staples Student Senate
Thursdays at 12pm in C170 and via Zoom

Email Erich Heppner at erich.heppner@clcmn.edu with any questions or for the weekly meeting Zoom link.

What do Student Senators do?

  • Student Senators represent the student body to the college administration and are asked to make decisions about important topics that directly impact students.
  • Student Senators serve on the Student Life Budget Committee, which funds sports, activities, and clubs.
  • Review new policy or procedure at Central Lakes College that impacts students.
  • Approve any new club or any new use of Student Life money.
  • Tuition and fees cannot be raised without consultation with the Student Senate.
  • Serve on campus committees such as Technology Fee Committee, Drug and Alcohol Compliance Committee, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, and many more.
  • Senators accept leadership roles in campus scholarship fundraising activities, dignitary visits, recruiting events, and other campus-wide events.

Apply to be a Senator

Student Senate Documents
Constitution
Bylaws

Campus Clubs

As a student, it is so important to study and attend all of your classes regularly. For many students it is also important to get involved, and become a part of campus life. At Central Lakes College, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of clubs and organizations. You’ll have the chance to make friends and engage in new experiences. Read on for more information about the exciting opportunities that await you.

Club Forms and Guidelines

Club Handbook

Club Application Form

Current Clubs

Club Name Advisor Name Advisor Email Club Campus
Natural Resources Club Dr. William Faber william.faber@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Horticulture Club Theri Wasniewski theri.wasniewski@clcmn.edu Brainerd
CLC Cares Club Erich Heppner erich.heppner@clcmn.edu Both Campuses
Robotics Club Nate Peterson nathan.peterson@clcmn.edu Staples
Diesel Technicans Club Jeff Klehr jeff.klehr@clcmn.edu Staples
Heavy Equipment Club John Maleski john.maleski@clcmn.edu  Staples
PN Nursing Club Sarah Jennissen sarah.jennissen@clcmn.edu Staples
E Sports Club Dane Seelen dane.seelen@clcmn.edu Both Campuses
Equality Coalition (LGBTQ Club) David Thompson david.thompson@clcmn.edu Brainerd
PAH Club (American Sign Language Club) Tanya Hoting-Mrazek tanya.hotingmrazek@clcmn.edu  Brainerd
Marine & Powersports Club Paul Hofmann paul.hofmann@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society) Kate Porter kathleen.porter@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Global Connestions Club Tracey Kloeckl-Jimenz tracey.kloeckl-jimenez@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Psychology Club Alita Reque-Peterson alita.reque-peterson@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Dental Club Katie Thalberg katie.thalberg@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Machine Trades Club Jim Tyrell james.tyrell@clcmn.edu Staples
AD Nursing Club Jill Lechner jill.lechner@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Eco Club Jason Edens jason.edens@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Trap Shooting Club Robb Kolodziej robb.kolodziej@clcmn.edu Both Campuses
Bent Pine Journal Club Brandy Lindquist brandy.lindquist@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Humanities Common Ground Club James Rutledge james.rutledge@clcmn.edu  Brainerd
Business Club Nick Heisserer nick.heisserer@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Intravarsity Club Jeff Dirks jeff,dirks@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Recovery Club Troy Schreifels troy.schreifels@clcmn.edu Brainerd
Snowmobile Club Jordan Getty jordan.getty@clcmn.edu  Brainerd

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