KC Clubs & Organizations
The Kansas City campus offers a wide range of groups and organizations for students. Whether for professional development, or for social enrichment, there is something for everyone.
There is more to college life than books and exams
The following information describes the student organizations available on campus. Please check the weekly announcements on your Student Portal or stop by the Office of Student Services for meeting times/locations.
ACTIVATOR CLUB
Promotes and supports Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique by instructing students on the philosophy, science and art as taught by Activator Methods.
ACUPUNCTURE CLUB
The purpose of the Acupuncture Club is to learn about Meridian Therapy/Acupuncture and how to apply it to our practices and future patients. Common topics include:
- the basic meridians
- Korean Hand Acupuncture
- Auricular Therapy
- the treatment of various conditions.
Dr. Lawrence Beem, a diplomat in acupuncture and an Associate Professor here often instructs the club at Cleveland. This club is especially good for students interested in getting certified in acupuncture, to learn the basics and get a better understanding of meridian therapy
ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC CLUB
The purpose of the Animal Chiropractic Club is to educate students about animal chiropractic through increasing the awareness of law and legislature as it applies to animal chiropractic; to seek a working relationship between veterinarians and chiropractic students; and to establish communication with the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY
The purpose of the Applied Kinesiology (AK) club is to provide a supervised, academic arena to discuss and investigate current concepts within the diagnostic technique known as Applied Kinesiology. In meetings members will explore the relationship between structual, chemical and mental faults as it relates to the "triad of health," introduced by Dr. George Goodheart, DC. Club members will refine their functional assessment skills in posture analysis, gait analysis, muscle testing and static/motion palpation as it relates to AK.
BETA CHI RHO
This Fraternity was established by the late Dr. Cleveland Jr. and has been a part of the school for 60 years. This organization was designed to promote the science and art of chiropractic and the Cleveland Chiropractic College in every way possible. And to inspire and develop its members mentally, morally, physically, socially, and ethically along chiropractic lines; and to develop its useful and modern advancements, and its professional administration to the general public at large. Beta Chi Rho (BXP) is the only Fraternity/Sorority on campus.
DIVERSIFIED CLUB
To help students learn, practice and improve their abilities with the Diversified Technique. The goals of the club are: expose students to Diversified Technique, improve skills to be prepared to enter clinic, develop a relationship with clinicians and provide an opportunity for students to maintain their skills especially between Tech IV and clinic.
FEMALE STUDENT CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION
The FSCA is a student chapter of the World Congress of Women Chiropractors. Our purpose is to discuss challenges and advantages for female chiropractors. Our goal is to develop business and communication skills that will help attain success in practice.This club offers opportunities to meet and visit with experienced, successful field doctors.It helps build a kinship among female students, professors, and doctors. Guest Speakers. Networking. Shadowing possibilities. Friendship. FUN!
FOUNDATION FOR CHIROPRACTIC PROGRESS (F4CP)
The Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Chapter falls under the National F4CP organization which they will report to and follow the guidance of at all times. The purpose of this club is to educate the public on the benefits and effectiveness of chiropractic care through positive media exposure.
FUNCTIONAL BIOMECHANICS CLUB
The purpose of this club is to help students learn to find, analyze and fix biomechanical dysfunction. This will be accomplished by watching videos or live demos of people walking, running or performing other functional movement then training members to identify dysfunctions, helping students become more confident and efficient in analyzing gait and other functional movements.
KANSAS CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION – Student Chapter
The club's goals are to help students stay informed of current Chiropractic information in the state of Kansas. The club also offers guest speakers on a variety of other Chiropractic topics from both the business and political sides. Whether or not you plan to practice in Kansas, this club has something for everyone.
MEN'S SOCCER CLUB
The CCC Men's Soccer Club gives students a chance to show their talent on the soccer field while emphasizing physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Weekly practices are held on campus then the team competes in local recreational matches.
MENTORS CLUB
Mentors are here to:
- encourage and support Tri 1 students in their integration into Cleveland Chiropractic College and to continue that support throughout their education
- serve as an example of professionalism and optimism during a rigorous curriculum
- help students feel welcome as an important addition to the student body
- offer assistance when possible and advice where needed.
MOTION PALPATION CLUB
Motion Palpation is a hands-on, diagnostic club. We practice finding motion restrictions (e.g. subluxations) in the spine as well as the extremities. We employ both clinical neurology and biomechanics. We are a "hands-on" club, but we are not an adjusting club. We do not endorse or subscribe to any one technique.
PEDIATRICS
Pediatrics educates students about the importance of pediatric care within the chiropractic profession and gives the students the knowledge and techniques needed to give proper care to the pediatric patient.
PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CLUB
The goal of this club is to provide fellowship and friendship for students with career interests outside the scope of chiropractic care including research, medicine, osteopathy, nursing, naturopathy, etc. The students in the club use their gifts and unique talents to give back to the community and find creative ways to serve others.
RESEARCH JOURNAL CLUB
The purpose of the Research Journal Club is to spread the word about new research in chiropractic to students by discussing recent research articles. Typically a doctor reviews the article and then the group will meet to discuss.
SACRO OCCIPITAL TECHNIQUE CLUB
The purpose of the SOT club is to inform students about the Sacro-Occipital Technique and to help them become competent in SOT while becoming better student clinicians. Club meetings are hands-on to increase student proficiency.
SPORTS COUNCIL
The Cleveland Chiropractic College Sports Council is devoted to the overall performance of the athlete. The club will focus on areas such as nutrition, fitness prescription, athletic injuries, and rehabilitation of the athlete as well as the application of chiropractic thereto. The Sports Council will bring in professionals from around the area in order to accomplish these goals. The club will also work with athletes on-site to put all this knowledge to use as well as gain experience utilizing all aspects of chiropractic through the athletic arena.
STUDENT AMERICAN BLACK CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION (SABCA)
The American Black Chiropractic Association was founded in 1982 by Dr. Bobby Westbrooks when he realized there was a need for supportive services for minorities in the chiropractic profession. SABCA is the student chapter of this national organization and is working to instill ABCA's values to students on the CCCKC campus through community service and volunteer opportunities.
STUDENT AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION (SACA)
SACA is the student organization under the American Chiropractors Association dedicated to providing pertinent information regarding the future of the chiropractic profession. Major goals include providing a resource of information, a cohesive professional approach to achieving recognition as a primary care provider in the eyes of the legislature and continue to perform as the largest professional organization dedicated to the promotion of the entire field of chiropractic.
STUDENT CHRISTIAN CHIROPRACTIC CLUB
To provide students an opportunity for Christian fellowship and support, as well as the opportunity to visit with Christian chiropractors through either on or off campus visits.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The purpose of the Student Council is to represent the students individually and collectively. In more specific terms however, we adhere to the following:
- To provide personal growth and professional development for members via leadership experience.
- To work with the College administration and alumni toward improving the campus community while enhancing and promoting the educational program.
- To encourage and support fellowship among the entire student body through formal and informal settings.
STUDENT INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION (SICA)
The objectives of this organization are to enlighten students regarding the views of the ICA, our nation's oldest Chiropractic organization, and to represent the members of the Student ICA, individually and collectively, to provide for their welfare, to maintain and enforce a system of self-government by the members of the Student ICA, to promote student interest and membership in the International Chiropractors Association, to foster school spirit, to assist the College with student activities and programs, to cooperate with the Alumni and to promote the chiropractic profession.
WORLD CONGRESS OF CHIROPRACTIC STUDENTS (WCCS)
The World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) is an international forum representing the chiropractic profession. There are some 14,000 active WCCS members around the world that represent 31 different chiropractic colleges. Since its inception in 1979 the annual conference brings together an array of international student members to discuss issues pertinent to the chiropractic profession. The WCCS endeavors to accurately distinguish the international student consensus on issues vitally important to the chiropractic profession. The main objectives of the WCCS are to: 'Unify the chiropractic profession from within and to unify the health care community with the interest of contributing to world health, well-being and to promote the exchange of new ideas from a student perspective.' Every year the international WCCS chapters converge on one destination for a one week congress to collaborate on significant issues from all over the world.