Student Organizations
The CCE regularly supports around 20 community-engaged student organizations. Check out the list below for information on the student organizations that work with our office! Each student organization is grouped by our Issue Coalition categories below. Click "show all" at the bottom of the colored blocks below to see all areas at once.
** Not sure what issue area you are most interested in yet? Use the BreakOut student organization to explore various issues in the local and regional community.
If you've landed on this page because you are interested in beginning a new community-engaged student organization and working with the CCE, OR because you are a current student leader looking for a resource, check out the quick links below!
Student Organizations working with D11 schools must:
- Fill out the registration online.
- Print a PDF copy of the complete form, sign it, then show your ID with paperwork to the school visitor check-in office when you go for the first time.
Supported Student Orgs by Issue
Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others!
MusiCC: seeks to provide an opportunity for CC students to connect with the Colorado Springs community, and through one overarching theme—music. We believe that there is a huge wealth of talented musicians, ranging from concert pianists, to opera singers, to dexterous percussionists, and we want to take this musical talent to those who are not able to visit the performing halls Colorado College provides
Justice Watch: Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system.
Prison Project: seeks to resist the prison industrial complex and support those impacted by it in every way we can. We believe that our prison system is fundamentally racist, classist, and oppressive to those most marginalized in our country. We believe it is the responsibility of every one of us to effect change in this system with all the resources we have at our availability.
ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life.
Kids in Motion: This student organization supports the work of Kids in Motion in Colorado Springs, which began as a primary educational after-school program in 1977, and continues to teach elementary - high school students during the week, weekends, and in the summer. It is an introductory dance program with various genres, including modern dance, jazz, and ballet technique. Instructors (CC students with a background in dance) teach year-long classes, though substitutes are always welcomed as well!
MusicCC: seeks to provide an opportunity for CC students to connect with the Colorado Springs community, and through one overarching theme—music. We believe that there is a huge wealth of talented musicians, ranging from concert pianists, to opera singers, to dexterous percussionists, and we want to take this musical talent to those who are not able to visit the performing halls Colorado College provides.
Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death.
CC Refugee Alliance (CCRA): Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Primarily partners with Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework.
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming.
Colorado College Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Partners with West Middle School to offer outdoor educational program, build self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado.
CREATE: Matches CC students with D11 Middle School girls to engage in creative, imaginative, and experiential activities, to help the girls find their passion and self-confidence
Early Scholars Tutoring: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship on weekday mornings (before class) to students of Bristol Elementary School.
Enseña: Organizes CC student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language
Kids in Motion: Supports the work of nonprofit Kids in Motion, an introductory dance program for youth with various genres, including modern dance, jazz, and ballet
North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors.
Tesla Mentors: Provides post-high-school planning and general mentorship to students at Tesla High School, providing students with a listening ear and teaching them to formulate goals
Volunteer Action: Mentors 8th grade student council students from West Elementary School and engages them in fun, planned activities.
天道酬勤 Mandarin Teaching Association: Teaches basic Mandarin and Chinese culture to children and youth at West Elementary and Middle School, and Bristol Elementary.
32% Club: encourages conversations regarding socio-economic diversity on CC's campus. We hope to educate both CC students and community high school students in financial literacy, the economics of education, and tools to navigate the financial world of higher education in order to give students agency and language regarding their educational and financial life.
Roots: Colorado Springs Homeless Collective (Looking for spring 2023 leadership): Seeks to foster relationships between students and members of the greater Colorado springs community to promote humanizing and inclusive dialogue surrounding homelessness; provide creative programming for members of our community experiencing homelessness; and deepen the relationship between Colorado College and the broader Colorado Springs community through sustained partnerships with local organizations.
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Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework. Student Leaders: Karen Manzano Jaramill Samantha Davila. Community Partners: Mitchell High School, Mann Middle School and Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
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BreakOut: Facilitates connections with local, regional and national communities through engaging students in meaningful weekend, block break, and spring break trips with community impact. Student Leader: Kylie Orf
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ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life. Student Leaders: Nick Firestone and Ian Johnson Community Partner: Health Care Resort Long Term Care
CC Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Through an outdoor education program, builds self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado. Student Leaders: Claire Thompson, Maggie Henson and Emma Markland Community Partner:West Middle School
CREATE: Matches CC students with D11 Middle School girls to engage in creative, imaginative, and experiential activities, to help the girls find their passion and self-confidence. Student Leaders
CC Refugee Alliance: Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Student Leaders: Peniel Owusu-Ansah, Melanie Barksdale and Mackenzie Wagner. Community Partner: Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming. Student Leaders: Meghna, Caitlin Kim and Gonzo Gonzalez and Will Gerash Community Partner:Various D11 schools
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Early Scholars: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship to students of Bristol Elementary School. Student Leaders: Emmie Weprin and Kate Lamkin Community Partner: Bristol Elementary
Enseña: Organizes student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language. Student Leaders: Jeremy Lewis, Avery Bakewell and Gabe Keller Community Partners: Steele Elementary and Wilson Elementary
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Femme+ Skate Club: Creates a safe place for women and young girls on and off the campus, to learn how to skateboard and build community. Student Leaders: Kit Slaymaker, Clara Mizock and Caroline Jones Community Partner: TBD Spring 2023
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Justice Watch- Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system. Student Leaders: Emma Fowkes and Koray Gates, Community Partner: Citizen's Project
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Kids in Motion: Supports the work of nonprofit Kids in Motion, an introductory dance program for youth with various genres, including modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Student Leaders: Talia Rotella and Layla Goldberg Community Partner: Cottonwood Center for the Arts
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天道酬勤 Mandarin Teaching Association: Teaches basic Mandarin and Chinese culture to children and youth at D11 schools. Student Leader: Eric Xia Community Partner: TBD Spring 2023
MusiCC: seeks to provide an opportunity for CC students to connect with the Colorado Springs community, and through one overarching theme—music. We believe that there is a huge wealth of talented musicians, ranging from concert pianists, to opera singers, to dexterous percussionists, and we want to take this musical talent to those who are not able to visit the performing halls Colorado College provides. Student Leader: Na'ama Nevo Community Partner: TBD Spring 2023
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North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors. Student Leaders: Alanna Jackson and Diya Taylor Community Partner: North Middle School
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Prison Project: seeks to resist the prison industrial complex and support those impacted by it in every way we can. We believe that our prison system is fundamentally racist, classist, and oppressive to those most marginalized in our country. We believe it is the responsibility of every one of us to effect change in this system with all the resources we have at our availability.
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Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others! Student Leaders: Christi Ashenden and Bridget Walter Community Partner: TBD
ROOTS: Strives to foster relationships between students and members of the greater Colorado springs community to promote humanizing and inclusive dialogue surrounding homelessness; provide creative programming for members of our community experiencing homelessness; and deepen the relationship between Colorado College and the broader Colorado Springs community through sustained partnerships with local organizations. Student Leaders: TBD Spring 2023
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Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death. Student Leaders: Charlotte Combe and Mona Hamad Community Partner: Love Alive
Sunrise Movement: Seeks to cultivate political awareness and action for climate justice by both acting locally and coordinating nationally. he Sunrise Colorado Springs hub has worked on rallies and informational workshops for bold climate action. Student Leaders: Caroline Sandberg and Cecelia Russell
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Tesla Mentors: Provides post-high-school planning and general mentorship to students at Tesla High School, providing students with a listening ear and teaching them to formulate goals. Student Leaders: Maddy Johnson and Grace Conroy Community Partner: Tesla Educational Opportunity School
32% Club: Encourages conversations regarding socio-economic diversity on CC's campus. Further, we hope to educate both CC students and community high school students in financial literacy, the economics of education, and tools to navigate the financial world of higher education in order to give students agency and language regarding their educational and financial life. Student Leaders: Layla Haji and Jeremy Cashion Community Partner: TBD Spring 2023
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Volunteer Action: Mentors student council students from West Elementary School and engages them in fun, planned activities. Student Leaders: Aditya and Katey Grealish Community Partner: West Elementary School
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