Clubs and Organizations
100 Black Men of America
Monmouth University Box: 1
Contact: Nicole Martinez
Phone: 732-571-3462
The 100 Black Men of America encourages and fosters the advancement of African Americans and other minorities through mentoring students on topics such as life skills, social and emotional skills, and moral character; education to stimulate and promote intellectual growth and development; increasing awareness on health and wellness; and creating financial literacy by providing fundamental money management skills.
Accounting Society
Monmouth University Box: 38
Contact: Professor Douglas Stives
Phone: 732-263-5894
The objectives of the Accounting Club shall be to foster scientific study and research in the file of accounting, develop sound thinking in accounting theory and more exact knowledge and definition of accounting principles, etc. Membership in this organization shall be open to any student of the Monmouth University community who shows interest in our objectives.
African/American Student Union (AASU)
Monmouth University Box: 34
Contact: Kamal Kornegay
Phone: 732-263-5871
The purpose of AASU is to provide a forum for students with a common bond to unify and support each other, and share the cultural achievements of black people within the University community. The AASU is an educational, social, and political force on campus to represent and advocate the concerns, problems, and image of African American students. Students can bring about a positive change through working collectively, united together in the community.
All Lifestyles Included (ALI)
Monmouth University Box: 14
Contact: Nancy Mezey
Phone: 732-263-5631
The purpose of All Lifestyles Included is to raise awareness of homosexuality in the community and the Monmouth University campus. The group works towards fostering an environment, which helps people of all sexual orientations to feel comfortable with people from all lifestyles, in an effort to present an understanding Monmouth University campus where no one is made to feel that they have to hide their own sexuality.
Artists for Change
Monmouth University Box: 20
Contact: Tom Baker
Phone: 732-571-3627
The purpose of Monmouth University Artists for Change is to appreciate and experience the world of art, to provide a forum to discuss other’s individual ideas and artistic expressions, to provide artists a means to utilize their ability in the real world, and to offer an opportunity for artists to socialize.
Bowling Club Team
Monmouth University Box: 45
Contact: Lesbia Marrero
Phone: 732-263-5869
The purpose of the bowling club sport is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for the sport of bowling. This group competes against other collegiate club teams or teams.
Catholic Centre at Monmouth University
Monmouth University Box: 28
Contact: Karen Bently
Phone: 732-571-3429
The Catholic Center at Monmouth University is a relaxed home atmosphere where all students are able to grow spiritually, meet new friends, and learn more about the Catholic faith. Events include Sunday Mass, bible study, a coffeehouse, retreats, and BBQs.
Cheerleading Team
Contact: Amanda Grace
Phone: 732-571-3415
The cheerleading team exists to provide school spirit at the university. The team works with SGA, Athletics, The Pep Band, and The Dance Team to support Monmouth University. The cheerleaders perform at all home football games, men’s and women’s home basketball games, select away and tournament games.
Chemistry Club
Monmouth University Box: 19
Contact: Professor Carolyn Supplee
Phone: 732-263-5538
The purpose of the Chemistry Club is to promote social interaction of students in the sciences, to provide students with an opportunity to experience preparing and presenting technical material before science audiences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges facing the modern chemists and other scientists. Anyone interested in chemistry is free to join.
Christian Ambassadors
Monmouth University Box: 24
Contact: Linda Flaming
Phone: 732-571-3657
Christian Ambassadors is a campus organization whose primary purpose is to provide fellowship among Christian believers in an effort to improve and strengthen each individual’s spiritual growth. Christian Ambassadors is open to all Monmouth students.
Community Service Club
Monmouth University Box: 4
Contact: Marsha McCarthy and Jean Marie Caruso
Phone: 732-571-3578
The Community Service Club is a campus organization whose primary purpose is to become involved in ongoing volunteer services, to identify the need for services within the community and provide them, to become involved with local community service events, and to represent the University as a positive force within the community.
CommWorks
Monmouth University
Contact: Deanna Shoemaker
Phone: 732-263-5194
The object of CommWorks is to promote and encourage interest in performance skill and to consistently seek flexible and varied programs of performance activities in this discipline. The organization strives to provide, present, and support regular informative, educational, and/or entertaining programming throughout the year, both on and off campus. Programs may involve public speaking, oral interpretation, discussions, debates, and other projects that promote and encourage performance skills in all dimensions.
Council for Exceptional Children
Monmouth University Box: 9
Contact: Professor Wendy Harriott
Phone: 732-263-5905
The Council for Exceptional Children is an internationally known organization for educators in the field of special education. This local council holds regularly scheduled on-campus meetings in addition to co-sponsoring a yearly Spring Symposium. Its community service projects involve working with and providing assistance to handicapped children.
Counseling Students Association
Monmouth University
Contact: Professor Kathleen Armstrong/Professor Wendy Harriott
Phone: 732-263-5731
The Graduate Psychology Association’s purpose is to provide a group for all those interested in psychological issues. Specifically, the group’s objectives are to promote awareness of experiential opportunities in the field and to sponsor events that expand the educational awareness of psychological issues. Moreover, the association serves as a forum for academic issues and concerns.
Criminal Justice Club (Lambda Alpha Epsilon)
Monmouth University Box: 26
Contact: Professor Ronald Reisner
Phone: 732-571-3529
Membership in this organization shall be composed of Monmouth University students who have declared criminal justice as their major or minor area of study. The objectives of this club are to improve criminal justice through educational activities; promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues; and encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in the criminal justice system.
Cycling Club
Contact: Theresa Gibbon
Phone: 732-263-6003 x 3065
The Cycling Club promotes and educates those interested in cycling, exercise, health, and fitness; sponsors group rides; offers support of cycling education, and offers members the opportunity to compete in ECCC competitions.
Dance Team
Monmouth University Box: 39
Contact: Kristen Isaksen
Phone: 732-263-5562
The Dance Team serves Monmouth University to bring spirit and reassurance to athletic teams, as well as to compete against other teams to satisfy their own competitive standards. The squad performs at competitions, as well as a number of special events such as parades and fraternity and sorority functions.
Economics and Finance Club
Monmouth University Box: 10
Contact: Professor Robert Scott lll
Phone: 732-263-5532
The purpose of the Economics and Finance Club is to combine similar interests of economics and finance through various activities such as guest speakers, field trips, projects, course work, tutoring, and social activities. The club affords the student body various opportunities to explore issues concerning the nation’s economy and financial markets.
Fair Trade At Monmouth
Monmouth University Box: 22
Contact: Rosemary A. Barbera
Phone: 732-571-3606
Fair Trade at Monmouth is a collaboration of students working towards global economic and social justice through the promotion of Fair Trade products, principles and policies. The group seeks to increase awareness of Fair Trade amongst the MU community with the goal of creating a Fair Trade campus of various products.
Gender Studies Club
Monmouth University Box: 5
Contact: Professor Laura Kelly
Phone: 732-263-5852
The purpose of the Gender Studies Club is to promote gender equality among Monmouth University and the surrounding communities; to promote an understanding of how gender inequality intersects with other forms of inequality such as race, class, and sexuality; to communicate, understand, and attempt to find resolutions for the issues of gender injustice and these related forms of inequality for all members of society; to facilitate an open and stereotype-free atmosphere where every type of person will feel welcome regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, age, or national origin; and to organize events related to these themes.
Global Service Project
Monmouth University Box: 16
Contact: Kevin Dooley
Phone: 732-571-4471
The purpose of Global Service Project is to make Monmouth University students more aware of global issues and to enable students to study abroad for internships. Membership is open to all currently enrolled full-time students of any major or minor.
Graduate Criminal Justice Association
Monmouth University
Contact: Professor Brion Sever
Phone: 732-571-4440
The Graduate Criminal Justice Association is dedicated to the furthering of professionalism and the fostering of assistance and understanding between the students of Monmouth University, the community, and the criminological and criminal justice fields.
Habitat for Humanity
Monmouth University Box: 36
Contact: Natalie Ciarocco
Phone: 732-263-5481
The purpose of Habitat for Humanity is to aid in Habitat for Humanity programs, including building homes, fund raising, and other related activities, to help the local community (in association with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter) by providing affordable houses for local families in need, and to bring Monmouth University students who are interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity together.
HILLEL
Monmouth University Box: 35
Contact: Ruth Jamnik
Phone: 732-923-4788
The purpose of the Monmouth University Hillel is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. Hillel provides students with religious, social, and cultural events that enable students to deepen their connection to Jewish identity and the global Jewish community. Furthermore, Hillel provides the general student population with a better understanding and appreciation of Judaism as a religion, as well as a culture.
History/Anthropology Club
Monmouth University Box: 31
Contact: Professor Richard Veit/Professor Kathy Smith-Wenning
Phone: 732-263-5699
The purpose of the society is to promote fellowship among anthropology majors. The society welcomes all Monmouth students to participate in lectures and activities that stimulate interest in the various ethnic cultures that exist both on and off-campus.
Ice Hawks Club
C/O Monmouth University Athletic Department
Contact: Tina Sevastakis
Phone: 732-571-7572
The Ice Hawks will provide a means for which students can participate in playing ice hockey at the club level against other institutions for higher learning. Membership includes full-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participants will be selected after a series of tryouts, to be held one month prior to the start of the season. The team as a whole (players and coaches) will adhere to the guidelines set forth by USA Hockey game officials.
Information Technology Association
Monmouth University Box: 18
Contact: Professor Maureen Paparella
Phone: 732-571-4452
The purpose of the IT Association is to foster awareness of current topics in technology through the campus community, to keep abreast of current and developing technologies in industry and in education, and to nurture relationships with external information technology organizations.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Chapter
Monmouth University Box: 30
Contact: Professor William Tepfenhart
Phone: 732-571-3480
The purpose of the IEEE Student Chapter is to promote growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for engineering and science. The group also supports the co-curricular experience and offers an opportunity for practical and realistic experience in related professions. Membership is open to anyone interested in engineering and science.
International Club
Monmouth University Box: 12
Contact: Barbara Nitzberg
Phone: 732-571-3478 x3640
Monmouth University currently enrolls more than 125 international students representing some 28 countries. The International Club has traditionally been active in promoting international student life on campus and in the surrounding community. Club membership is open to all Monmouth students (regardless of national origin). Students new to Monmouth are encouraged to attend biweekly meetings and semester activities. The International Club assists new students with orientation to the campus and with the cultural/social life in the United States.
International Reading Association Monmouth University Council
Monmouth University Box: 21
Contact: Professor Mary Lee Bass
Phone: 732-571-4490
The purpose of the IRA is to provide an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to become part of the leading advocacy group for worldwide literacy, to facilitate literacy connections with Monmouth University’s greater community, to foster lifelong reading, and to reach out and support literacy development initiatives for children of any age.
Italian Club
Monmouth University Box: 13
Contact: Professor Maria Simonelli
Phone: 732-263-5808
The Italian Club was established to promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for Italian culture. It also provides support and opportunities for the cocurricular experience at Monmouth. Anyone interested in the Italian culture is welcome to join.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Monmouth University Box: 65
Contact: Colleen Johnson
Phone: 732-571-3462
The Knitting & Crochet Club teaches how to knit or crochet to those interested in learning. They also participate in community service projects such as knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for the homeless in the Long Branch area.
LaCarboneria Philosophy/Religion Club
Monmouth University Box: 15
Contact: Professor Pasquale Simonelli
Phone: 732-263-5738
The club promotes open philosophical discussions, debates, and self-evaluation to enliven the passion for the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. It encourages Monmouth University students to be more aware of the philosophical/religious issues around them and in their personal lives.
Latin American Student Association
Monmouth University Box: 23
Contact: Kasey Sanders
Phone: 732-571-3559
LASO encourages and initiates relationships between Hispanic and non-Hispanic students through multicultural awareness, promotes the need for pursuing a higher education within minority communities, and allows a forum in which potential members can work toward common goals. The organization’s goal is to be recognized as fundamental leaders in the University community, serve in numerous ways, and reach out to members of all communities, especially to those of Latin and minority backgrounds, advocating that there is strength in numbers.
Management and Marketing Association
Monmouth University Box: 6
Contact: Professor John Buzza
Phone: 732-263-5575
The Management and Marketing Association apply management and marketing concepts to the business environment. The purpose is to bring business leaders to Monmouth University to help the students gain more knowledge of industry practice.
Monmouth Student Athletes Advisory Council (MSAAC)
Contact: Cliff Rowley and Ed Occhipinti
Phone: 732-263-5833 and 732-263-5834
Monmouth University Pep Band
Monmouth University Box: 40
Contact: Aimee Parks
Phone: 732-571-3569
Membership in the Monmouth University Pep Band is open to all registered Monmouth students. Members must be in good academic standing. The Pep Band works hand in hand with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, the Athletics Department, Student Government, and the Cheerleading Squad, in its efforts to promote and support the activities and events sponsored at Monmouth University.
Muslim Student Association
Monmouth University Box: 56
Contact: Associate Dean Golam M. Mathbor
Phone: 732-263-5523
The Muslim Student Association was established to facilitate the practice of Islam and to encourage and enhance friendship and cooperation among Muslim students. The group also cultivates a positive image of Islam and Muslims in the University community.
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Monmouth University Box: 43
Contact: Merrisa Jones
Phone: 732-263-5544
The National Council of Negro Women’s purpose shall be to foster a wide student interest and participation in activities by providing leadership, programs, and services. Any student of the Monmouth University community is welcome to become a member.
Outdoors Club
Monmouth University Box: 61
Contact: Professor William Reynolds
Phone: 908-601-2736
The purpose of the Outdoors Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal of nature through the various activities we sponsor.
Paintball Club
Contact: Brev Creech
Phone: 732-263-5496
The paintball club promotes the game of paintball to Monmouth University, uniting students and staff who share a similar interest in America’s third fastest growing sport. The paintball club also has the goal to have some members compete against other university or local paintball clubs in competition format.
Political Science Club
Monmouth University Box: 17
Contact: Professor Joe Patten
Phone: 732-263-5742
Events include monthly coffee hours where students, faculty, and staff engage in discussion and debate local, national, and international politics. Guest lectures, films, campus-wide activities, fund raisers, voter registration drives, and debates between candidates for state and national elections are other programs the club is developing.
Professional Nurses Association (MUPNA)
Contact: Professor Joanne McGurl
Phone: 732-923-4634
The purpose of the MUPNA is to contribute to nursing education and help to provide for the highest quality of healthcare; to aid in the development of nurses’ professional role and their responsibility for the healthcare of people in all walks of life; to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns; to promote awareness and involvement in nursing education; to act as a liaison between nursing faculty, administration, student government, and nursing students; and to provide an online means of communication for the nursing community at Monmouth University.
Psychology Club
Monmouth University Box: 33
Contact: Professor Gary Lewandowski
Phone: 732-263-5476
The members of the Psychology Club of Monmouth University are dedicated to the service of the student body, the Department of Psychology, the University, and the community at large. We are dedicated to achieving and maintaining a standard of academic excellence, providing enrichment through service and educational programming, and promoting the advancement of student participation and achievement within and beyond the academic forum.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Monmouth University Box: 29
Contact: Professor Sheila McAllister-Spooner
Phone: 732-571-7553
The objectives of PRSSA are to encourage the understanding of current theories and procedures in the practice of public relations, to provide students of public relations with the opportunity to become acquainted not only with their peers but with professional practitioners as well, to encourage students to adhere to the highest ideals and principles of the practice of public relations, and to instill in them a professional attitude.
REBEL
Monmouth University Box: 37
Contact: Chris McKittrick
Phone: 732-263-6261
REBEL University is a youth-run and youth-led organization focusing on tobacco education and cessation. REBEL strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and to educate all on the dangers of tobacco use.
Monmouth University Box: 44
Contact: Kevin Franken/Gerard Scharfenberger
Phone: 732-263-5525/732-571-3440
The College Republicans Club make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party; aid the election of republican candidates at all levels of government; encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at local, state, and national levels; and develop political skills and leadership abilities among students as preparation for future service to the party and community.
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Monmouth University Box: 2
Contact: Eric Mochnacz/Brad Bennett
Phone: 732-571-3465
The purpose of the RHA is to represent the resident students of Monmouth University to the administration and to communicate and cooperate with the Office of Residential Life. The RHA assists in the planning, promotion, and execution of programs held for individual halls, buildings, areas, or for all resident students in general.
Rotoract
Monmouth University Box: 64
Contact: Paul Dement
Phone: 732-263-5679
The Rotaract Club develops professional and leadership skills, emphasizes respect for the rights of others, promotes ethical standards and the dignity of all occupations, provides opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs, and motivates young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
Senior Class
Contact: Amy Bellina
Phone: 732-571-3586
The Senior Class strives to make sure that the seniors of Monmouth University make their last year the best one yet. By organizing activities such as the Senior Auction and Senior Week, the organization finds creative activities for their class to enjoy throughout the year.
Snowriders Club
Monmouth University Box: 8
Contact: Professor Robert Scott, lll
Phone: 732-263-5532
The Snowriders Club is open to all Monmouth students who are academically in good standing. The Snowriders plan skiing and snowboarding trips, and hold meetings on a regular basis during the course of each semester.
Social Work Society
Monmouth University Box: 3
Contacts: Professor Elena Mazza
Phone: 732-263-5373
The Social Work Society welcomes all social work majors. This organization allows for informal contributions to the policy-making process of the Department of Social Work. Student suggestions have been utilized in broadening the content of some courses. The Social Work Society has a dual focus of service to those in need and the enhancement of professional education.
Sociology Club
Monmouth University Box: 25
Contact: Professor Nancy Mezey
Phone: 732-263-5631
The purpose of the Sociology Club is to encourage individuals to educate themselves and others about sociological issues within society, to sponsor sociological discussions about topics of interest relating to society and its structural components, to provide a forum to hold discussion for students interested in sociological issues, and to offer Monmouth University students ways in which to utilize their sociological education and awareness to the benefit of others both on and off campus.
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
Monmouth University Box: 41
Contact: Professor Pasquale Simonelli
Phone: 732-263-5738
The South Asian Student Association promotes a learning environment of South Asian Culture and helps Monmouth University students to become more aware of South Asian events. The club offers viewpoints of South Asia that will help Monmouth students have a better perspective for a global understanding.
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Monmouth University Box: 68
Contact: Amy Bellina
Phone: 732-571-3586
SAB is the events-planning board of Monmouth University. SAB provides entertainment for the entire student body. All students are welcome to help plan and promote movies, concerts, comedians, special events, lectures, novelty acts, trips, and multicultural events. SAB works with professional performers to provide a wide variety of entertainment.
Student Alumni Association (SAA)
Monmouth University Box: 7
Contact: Jen Harris
Phone: 732-571-3489
SAA is a service organization encouraged by the Office of Alumni Affairs to provide a link between current students and alumni through a structured format of activities and events. SAA holds regular meetings each semester and can be found on the Monmouth University Web site.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Monmouth University Box: 63
Contact: John Buzza
Phone: 732-263-5575
The mission of SIFE is to provide members the best opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. SIFE educates others about market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business ethics.
Students Taking Action and Responsibility Today (START)
Monmouth University Box: 50
Contact: Nicole Martinez/William Mitchell
Phone: 732-571-3462 and 732-263-5644
START’s purpose is to improve the students, University, and surrounding communities through positive and peaceful action and to express the common passion for peace and community solidarity. START also has the goal to appreciate and embrace the five aspects of peace including pro-environment, pro-tolerance, pro-opportunity, pro-self, and pro-humanity through a series of events, discussions, and presentations.
Swimming and Water Polo Club
Monmouth University Box: 11
Contact: Robert Voorhees
Phone: 732-263-5601
The Swimming & Water Polo Club promotes the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for swimming and water polo and supports the co-curricular experience.
Voices for Choice
Monmouth University Box: 58
Contact: Lisa Vetere
Phone: 732-571-3611
Voices for Choice works for sexual reproductive freedom for all people through public awareness and education as well as political and social action regardless of sex, gender, identity, race, ethnic origin, age, marital status, ability, sexual orientation, or parenthood.
Wrestling Club
Contact: William Schindler
Phone: 732-263-5768
The wrestling club promotes the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for wrestling. Members may participate in competitions against other college clubs or local wrestling clubs.
