Clubs and Organizations
Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of student life at Bay Mills Community College. The college encourages students to participate in all activities and clubs sponsored by the Student Council and Student Services personnel.
To learn more about student activities and clubs, please contact our Student Engagement Specialists, LaTara LeBlanc or Lily Kuzmik.
Student Eligibility for Office and Activities
A student must be a “student in good standing” to participate in BMCC activities. These activities include seeking a seat on the Student Council and traveling as part of a BMCC sponsored event, such as the annual AIHEC Student Conference, transfer trips to other colleges and universities, and club activities. Good standing is defined as making satisfactory progress toward a degree, at least 70% attendance in all registered classes, no outstanding financial obligations to the College, no misconduct issues as defined in the Student Handbook, and, if seeking election to the Student Council, you must carry at least an eight (8) college credit load.
Student Council
The Student Council at BMCC may consist of full and part-time students, with the exception of BMCC employees. Student Council officers include a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms. Officers are elected from the student body-at-large at the beginning of the fall semester each academic year. The Student Council President also represents the students as an ex-officio member of the BMCC Board of Regents.
The Student Council provides BMCC students the opportunity to participate in self-government. The objective of the Student Council is to teach its members, through active participation in college government, responsibilities and duties to their fellow students and to the college. The Student Council sponsors extracurricular activities and promotes student interest in the college as a whole. It fosters understanding among the faculty, students, and administration and can serve as a student representative when issues important to the student body need to be brought to the attention of the administration.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Group
Bay Mills Community College is proud to be a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Each March, BMCC sends a group of students and coaches on an all-expense paid trip to the AIHEC conference – a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with Indigenous students and educators from across North America.
Want to be part of it? Students can join the AIHEC group as early as September! Simply email LaTara or Lily to sign up.
At the conference, you’ll:
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Network with peers and professionals.
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Build your resume.
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Find t-shirts and swag from other colleges.
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Compete in events like the knowledge bowl, chess, art, scientific posters and presentations, Mr./Ms./Mx. AIHEC, and more!
Don’t miss your chance to represent BMCC, grow your skills, and make lifelong memories.
BMCC PRIDE Collective
The BMCC PRIDE Collective is our 2SLGBTQIA+ group dedicated to creating a safer, more
inclusive environment for everyone. Whether you're a current student or an alumni, and whether you learn on-campus or online – you're invited to be part of this community!
You can join anytime. Simply fill out this form to get involved.
As a member of the BMCC PRIDE Collective, you'll have the chance to:
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Make a real difference at BMCC and within the student body.
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Help develop activities, events, and celebrations for PRIDE Month and beyond.
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Connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies in a supportive space.
Your voice matters. Your ideas count. Let's build something amazing together.
Interested in Starting a Club or Activity?
Do you have an idea for a club for activity? BMCC wants to help make it happen!
On-campus and Online students can apply at any time throughout the year – whether you're interested in an on-campus or virtual club.
To get started, email the SSC (Student Support Center) at [email protected] with the following:
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Your club or activity idea.
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Name of a BMCC employee who has agreed to serve as your club advisor (a BMCC employee advisor is required).
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A proposed name for the club or activity.
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A short description of what the club/activity will do.
Applications are reviewed and approved by Student Council. Once approved, your club or activity will receive a start-up fund at the beginning of each academic year to help you get going!
Examples of past and possible clubs/activities are but not limited to:
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Newsletters
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Media clubs (podcasts, books, music)
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Special interest clubs (hobbies, culture, advocacy)
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Committees (event planning, student life, wellness)
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Event organizers (holiday or national day observances, cultural celebrations, guest speakers)
Have a vision? Let’s bring it to life!