» Student Activities
Students at Ranken find multiple support services designed to help them experience
success at Ranken, in their careers and in their personal lives. For example,
Ranken:
- Provides students with the opportunity to become involved on campus and in
their professional lives, through a number of Student Organizations
- Gives students the academic assistance they might need to succeed in their general
education courses through our Student Achievement Center
- Offers students a place where they can find help in dealing with their personal
and career concerns through our Counseling Center
- Has made several Housing Options available for students who want to live closer
to campus, and is building an on-campus dormitory, scheduled to open in fall 2006
Student Organizations
 Skills USA (formerly VICA) participates in the regional, state, national and international skills competition, in which students perform technical jobs and skill tests.
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) promotes excellence in architectural
 education, training and practice; fosters an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; and organizes architecture students and combines their efforts to advance the art and science
of architecture.
Women in Technology (WIT) provides female students and female employees at Ranken a forum to discuss issues, socialize and get acquainted with other females on campus.
The group has monthly meetings throughout
the school year.
Instrumentation Society of America is a national organization supporting the Control Systems industry.
 Student Ambassador Program is comprised of an influential group of students who are passionate about Ranken and want to spread the word about their positive educational experience to prospective students. Ambassadors assist in a variety of activities including giving campus tours, planning campus wide events and helping the admissions office in a general capacity.
Student Government Association is the
representative body for students at Ranken.
It provides students with a voice to the College administration through active participation in monthly meetings, giving them an avenue of
communication to provide input on the decisions that affect them. Each major class nominates
a representative and an alternate to attend monthly meetings.
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor
society offering a variety of opportunities for scholarship, intellectual enrichment and personal development  through programs based on Phi Theta Kappa’s four hallmarks: scholarship,
leadership, service and fellowship.
Ranken Automotive Club consists of car, truck
or motorcycle enthusiasts. Membership is free and open to all Ranken students, faculty and staff. The club organizes an annual car show and participates in related activities throughout the year.
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