Student Organizations

Agribusiness Student Association

President: Drake Ladig, dladig@angelo.edu

Advisor: Interim Sabrina Torres

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: The ABSA provides students of Angelo State University with opportunities for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service both on campus and in the community of San Angelo. This mission will be executed through the following objectives:

• Plan and implement programs designed to educate the general public about the important agricultural and natural resource issues of the 21st century
• Engage in scholarly research related to these issues and present this research to our peers at national and regional conferences.
• Participate in service projects both on the Angelo State University campus and in the San Angelo community
• Create networking opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers related to agriculture and agribusiness.

Angelo State Mathematical Association of America

President: Tressa Reading, treading@angelo.edu

Advisor: Simon Pfeil

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To promote the enjoyment of practicing mathematics and in thinking mathematically; to foster curiosity, thinking, understanding, and facilitation of mathematical concepts, ideas, and techniques; to promote camaraderie in the mathematical community; to assist students in achieving their career goals, and to provide a forum in which to accomplish the above purposes.

Angelo State University Chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

President: Samantha Daigle, sdaigle1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Edith Osborne

Meeting Date & Time: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Location: Cavness Building, Room 200

Purpose: to provide an opportunity for science-oriented students to become better acquainted with all aspects concerning the field of chemistry and biochemistry as it relates to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at ASU. These aspects shall include recent advances in research, establishing relationships with science faculty and students at ASU, and developing a professional pride in chemistry and biochemistry.

Angelo Student Physical Therapy Association

President: Macy Via, mvia@angelo.edu 

Advisor: Dr. Heidi Moyer

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: Health and Human Services Building, Room 216

Purpose: to discuss and study the methods of physical therapy; provide and stimulate leadership among graduate students, faculty, and staff engaged or interested in physical therapy; maintain and improve the professional standards of physical therapy; serve as campus clearinghouse for information pertaining to students, faculty, or staff interested in physical therapy; stimulate creative and experimental techniques in physical therapy; promote research in the field of physical therapy and present it to the organization and the community; and enhance the role of physical therapy for the campus community.

Arnold Air Society - Air Force ROTC

President: Nataley Bayatpoor, nbayatpoor1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Jeffery Erwin

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: Rassman 224

Purpose: To aid in the development of Air Force and Space Force officers; to create a closer and more efficient relationship within the Air Force and Space Force officer training program; to support the role and tradition of the United States Air Force and Space Force; to advance air and space age citizenship, and promote the purpose and goals of ASU.

Association for Computing Machinery

President: Steven Womack, swomack5@angelo.edu

Advisor: Erdogan Dogdu

Meeting Date & Time: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Location: MCS 114

Purpose: The purpose of The ACM Student Organization shall be to:

• Create a playground where students can have fun while learning and discovering more about programming, computing and technology through collaborations, projects, and competitions.
• Foster a community where programmers and programming enthusiasts can interact, exchange ideas, and inspire one another.
• Promote a culture of learning by doing.
• Create an opportunity for students to connect and expand their network among the computer science community at Angelo State University.

Block and Bridle Club

President: Abigail Clopton, aclopton@angelo.edu

Advisor: Corey Owens

Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (Subject to change)

Location: TBD

Purpose: To promote a higher scholastic standing among the students of animal agriculture; to bring about a closer relationship among the men and women pursuing some phase of animal agriculture as a profession, and to promote all phases of animal agriculture by the students of ASU.

Circle K International

President: Elizabeth Morales Barton, emoralesbarton@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Constance Kelley

Meeting Date & Time: Mondays at 7 p.m.

Location: UC, Room TBD

Purpose: To develop college and university students into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to services. Collaborate with all members of the Kiwanis family to achieve our common objectives and develop positive role models.

• Enhance intercultural understanding and cooperation
• Increase service potential
• Provide opportunities for fellowship, personal growth, professional development, and leadership skills
• Work towards a greater public recognition of the organization
• Emphasize the advantages of the democratic way of life
• Serve on the campus and in the community
• Encourage participation
• From enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities

Criminal Justice Student Association

President: Michaela Almodovar, malmodovar@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Jun Wu

Organization Contact Information: asucjsa@angelo.edu

Meeting Date & Time: Every Other Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Location: TBD

Purpose: To develop our students’ ties between the Faculty and Community Advisors by providing vast opportunities for career services, networking, special events, and opportunity to connect with and inspire future and current students. And, to adhere to each individual future goal, so that our students feel welcomed and valued as a member of this association. Our mission as a whole is to provide the students here at Angelo State University with the means to a successful future by leading them down the right path.

Delta Sigma Pi

President: Daysha Johnson, djohnson118@angelo.edu 

Advisor: Gayle Randall 

Organization Contact Information:  dspetatheta@angelo.edu

Meeting Date & Time: Every Other Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

Location: Rassman Room, 105

Purpose: To foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

Dental Association

President: Daniel Rios, drios20@angelo.edu

Advisor: Rebecca Bernard

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose:

1. Discuss and study the many dental fields
2. Provide and stimulate leadership among all persons engaged in predental tracks
3. Maintain and improve professional standards of predental students and all who have an interest
4. Serve as a campus clearinghouse for information pertinent to students, faculty, and staff interested in the dental field
5. Promote research in the field of the dental profession
6. Enhance the predental community on campus.

First Gen Rams

President: Kevin Sigala-Lopez, ksigala1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Jessica Gooch

Meeting Date & Time: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Location: TBD

Purpose:

1. Discuss and study what it means to be a first-generation.
2. Provide and stimulate leadership among all persons who are first
   generation college students on campus.
3. Maintain and improve professional standards as students.
4. Serve as a campus clearinghouse for information pertinent to
   students, faculty, and staff interested in the first-generation program.
5. Stimulate creative and experimental techniques for being a first-generation college student.
6. Enhance the role of first-generation college students in the campus
   community.

Geological Exhibition Organization

President: Krista Collier, kcollier4@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Koeman-Shields

Meeting Date & Time: Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Location: VIN 146 or VIN 158

Purpose: To discuss the study of geology and how it affects us; conduct research projects related to different aspects of geology, including field trips; provide and stimulate leadership among all persons engaged in geology; serve as a campus clearinghouse for information pertinent to students, faculty, and staff interested in geology and the geology minor offered at ASU.

Health Science Society

President: Brooke Wieland, bwieland@angelo.edu

Advisor: Valarie Whitney 

Meeting Date & Time: First and Third Monday of each month

Location: MCS 100 (Fall Semester)

Purpose: To encourage members to keep their grades up, be involved in the community through various places, and participate. Provide and stimulate leadership among all persons engaged in Health Science.

• Assist students toward graduate school
• Promote research in the field of health science with diverse activities
• Improve opportunities for future jobs in Health Science.

History Society

President: Andrew Milam, amilam2@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Laura Hooton

Meeting Date & Time: Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Location: UC, room TBD

Purpose: The purpose of the History Society is to provide an environment for historical discussion designed to gather people with a variety of perspectives on the world. The History Society shall engage people in historical ways of thinking through collaborative exchanges of thoughts and ideas.

Kappa Mu Omega

President: Chasity Lopez,clopez79@angelo.edu

Advisor: Jordan Daniel

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: to further the interest and education of persons involved in the field of physical education; aid in the career placement of persons entering the field of physical education; maintain and improve the professional standards of physical education; stimulate research in the field of physical education; provide opportunities for leadership and teamwork among physical educators; provide a sense of belonging for members through involvement in a professional organization; encourage persons in the field of physical education to research and share information that may be helpful to others in the field; actively support university programs in ways that will be advantageous to the respective programs and the university; and provide a program of recognition for outstanding physical educators.

Meat and Food Science Association

President: Audrey Ratliff, Aglascock@angelo.edu

Advisor: John Kellermeier

Meeting Date & Time: Oct. 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Location: VIN 250

Purpose: To promote a higher scholastic standing of students pursuing a degree in animal science with a focus on meat science and/or food science. Research performed at the Food Safety and Product Development Laboratory allows for hands-on opportunities and exposure to numerous processes, such as harvesting, fabrication, and the manufacture of case-ready products. It also provides a research laboratory for microbiological testing of these foodstuffs. Distribution of manufactured goods to the public through catering or the “in house” store grants students introduction and prospective opportunities with contacts in the agricultural field, as well as, publicizes Angelo State University.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

President: Jeremiah Devereaux, jdevereaux1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Matthew Gritter

Meeting Date & Time: Last Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

Location: TBD (email for location)

Purpose: The college chapter shall be affiliated with the Association and shall subscribe to the general policies and programs of the Association. The purpose and aims of the ASUNC College Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People shall be to improve the political, educational, social, and economic status of minority groups; to eliminate racial prejudice; to keep the public aware of the adverse effects of racial discrimination; and to take all lawful action to secure its elimination, consistent with the efforts of the national organization and in conformity with the Articles of Incorporation of the Association, its Constitution and by-laws and as directed by the National Board of Directors. Objectives shall be to inform students of the problems affecting Blacks and other minority groups; to advance the economic, educational, social and political status of Black people and other minority groups and their harmonious cooperation with other people. To stimulate an appreciation of the Black man’s contribution to civilization. To develop intelligent, militant, effective leadership.

Philosophy Club

President: John Caesar, jcaesar@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Susana Badiola

Meeting Date & Time: Mondays at 5 p.m.

Location: Plaza Clubhouse Lobby

Purpose: To provide members with a setting in which they can discuss philosophical topics and increase their knowledge in a reasonable and enjoyable way.

Psi Chi National Honor Society

President: Lilian Scheffel, lscheffel@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kristi Moore

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarships of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Psychology Club

President: Halie Brumfield, hbrumfield1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Steven Brewer

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To discuss and study different branches of psychology; provide and stimulate leadership among all persons studying psychology; learn and promote professional standards of the field of psychology; provide information pertinent to students, faculty, and staff interested in psychology on campus; promote research in the field of psychology, and enhance the role of psychology for the campus and greater community.

Ram Air

President: Halli Hanna, Hhanna@angelo.edu 

Advisor: Scott Turner

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: Skyline Aviation/TBD

Purpose:

1. Inform current students about career opportunities in the aviation industry.
2. Encourage interested or current students while pursuing a certificate or rating.
3. Create scholarship opportunities for Commercial Aviation students, by organization
   fundraisers and willing donors.
4. Encourage a safe community by increasing situational awareness and other safe
   practices for aviation.

RAMbassadors

President: Ana Lynch, alynch1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Hannah Hoelscher 

Meeting Date & Time: TBD - Monthly

Location: TBD

Purpose: RAMbassadors is a volunteer leadership program housed in the Office of Admissions. Our goal is to create leaders for Angelo State University (ASU), give back to the ASU community, and inspire the student body to be their best selves. Through the RAMbassadors program, students learn professional skills to benefit them in their future careers. Our students learn time management, communication, customer service, marketing, interpersonal, and leadership skills. The RAMbassador program is unique in that we also contribute to the recruitment efforts of Angelo State University.  RAMbassadors oftentimes are the first interaction a prospective student has with ASU.  The impression a RAMbassador makes on a student can make a lasting effect on that student’s decisions. RAMbassadors work all large-scale recruitment events and serve as the student voice to future RAMS. Our future ram recruits benefit from hearing first-hand student experience, while our RAMbassadors grow in their leadership and professional skills.

Ramgineers

President: Jose Arteaga, jarteaga5@angelo.edu

Advisor: Anthony Battistini

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To discuss study and research methods of applied engineering and engineering theory.

• Establish the importance of working together to complete a common goal through leadership and team work
• Implant professional standards for students, faculty, and staff that are interested in Engineering
• Inspire creativity and intuitive designs fro engineering
• Endorse internships and researching the field of engineering
• Amplify the role of Engineering throughout the campus community 

Rams in Leadership

President: Bella Mora, bmora1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Cody Vasquez

Meeting Date & Time: Mondays every other week

Location: TBD

Purpose: 

• To provide and stimulate leadership among the students of Angelo State through life, leadership, career, and professional sessions.
• Provide a Leadership Certificate to our members through a certificate program through the Vasquez Development Group
• To serve and be leaders (ambassadors) of the San Angelo Community through the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Concho Cadre.

Recruiting Ag Majors

President: Megan Sorenson, msorenson1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Corey Owens

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To promote the Department of Agriculture at Angelo State University; travel to Texas high schools, conferences, and professional meetings recruiting new students to Angelo State University; and increasing awareness of the university among the general public.

Russian Club

President: Andrew Milam, amilam2@angelo.edu

Advisor: Ewa Davis

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To discuss and study the most effective methods of studying the Russian language; to provide and stimulate leadership; to maintain and improve proficiency levels; to serve as a campus center for the discussion of Russian history, culture, politics, and economics; to enhance the role of the study of the Russian language for the campus community; and to provide an opportunity to meet and interact with visiting persons and organizations from Russia.

Society of Physics Students

President: Andrew Tom, atom1@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Michael Holcomb

Meeting Date & Times: Every Monday at 5 PM

Location: We will meet in the Physics Lounge located in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science building

Purpose: To promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics and the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities; provide pathways for students to interact with the professional community, and participate in professional development.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

President: Hannah Long, hlong2@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Armita Hamidi

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: The purpose of this WIE shall be to:

A. Create a community for female engineering students,
B. Provide support for females currently in, entering, or considering engineering as
their major and career
C. Help create a standard for women in the engineering field,
D. Display exceptional leadership across the community, and
E. Teach members about the different experiences of current female engineers.

Spanish Club

President: Citlalli Franco, cfranco12@angelo.edu

Adviser: David Faught

Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. every 3 weeks

Location: Academic Building, Room 121

Purpose: To learn the Spanish language; conduct regular sessions of conversational Spanish; promote appreciation and understanding of Hispanic culture; and provide students and faculty an opportunity to benefit from local Hispanic culture and language.

Student Nurses’ Association

President: Ceone Agere, cagere@angelo.edu

Advisor: Mackensie McCormick

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To introduce the responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care. Provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns. Aid in the development of the whole person, and his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.

Student Professional Development Club

President: Kirkland Mackey, kmackey3@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Warren Simpson

Organization Contact Information: spdclub@angelo.edu

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: To provide and stimulate leadership among all students engaged in professional development, especially those interested in the sport, recreation, fitness, and coaching, and related areas; develop professional/personal knowledge and skills needed for entry into the professional world through participation at local, state, and national conferences, activities, clinics, and workshops; enhance the role of professional development for the campus student community; maintain and improve professional standards of professionalism; and develop and learn to utilize networks and professional relationships.

Student Social Work Association

President: Felicia Garcia, fgarcia18@angelo.edu

Advisor: Chelsea Kading

Organization Contact Information:  SSWA@angelo.edu

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: HHS room 106

Purpose: To facilitate camaraderie among students who desire to support the mission and values of the social work profession. Additionally, the association is the primary conduit for social work students to have input on the continued development and refinement of the Social Work Program at Angelo State University.

Technical Communication Club

President: Adan Perez, aperez14@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Nicole Germaine

Meeting Date & Time: The last Tuesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.

Location: Academic Room, 025

Purpose: to provide educational opportunities for majors and minors in technical and business writing at Angelo State University; allow majors and minors in technical and business writing at Angelo State University opportunities to network with other students in similar majors at other universities and in business and industry; will provide programs and activities and participate in service projects that will benefit members of the club, the university, and the community.

United States Institute for Theatre Technology

President: Charlotte Branch, cbranch2@angelo.edu

Advisor: Rebekah Clark

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: Modular Theatre, Carr EFA Building

Purpose: This chapter shall implement the purposes of USITT as stated in Chapter 2, Section 1 of the bylaws of USITT and shall encourage the performing arts as a right rather than a privilege for all the people of Texas and especially the San Angelo Area: therefore, we will encourage and stimulate the finding of performing artists, and the creation of production facilities and audiences in the state of Texas and particularly in our immediate area and throughout the Angelo State University community.

Women in Physics (WiP)

President: Yoojin Choi, ychoi12@angelo.edu

Advisor: Dr. Michael C. Holcomb

Meeting Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Purpose: We, the members of WiP, are united in our desire to:

1. encourage women and other gender minorities to join physics and other STEM fields;
2. foster an environment of inclusion for underrepresented groups;
3. provide resources and advice for professional endeavors in physics and other STEM fields; and
4. provide both academic and non-academic assistance to support student success in physics and other STEM fields.