Clubs and Organizations

Extracurricular Activities for Students

Alpha Iota Sorority (Alpha Beta Chapter and Peoria Alumnae Chapter)

This organization is an international honorary business sorority for women of high scholastic achievement. Its purpose is to make each member a better businesswoman through the development of self-confidence, leadership skills, and awareness of responsibility to herself and her community. The spirit of loyalty, friendship, cooperation, and education fostered during college years continues for life.

American Association of Medical Assistants

All Medical Assistant A.A.S. Degree students are encouraged to enroll as a student member in the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Students are enrolled as members of the chapter of their choice. This membership is important to the development of professionalism and leadership in students attending our accredited (CAAHEP and AAMA) Medical Assistant program. Student membership is approximately $35.00 per year and dues can be incorporated into the student's financial aid package. Please see the Program Director for information.

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

All Health Information Technology A.A.S. Degree students are encouraged to enroll as a student member in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Students are enrolled as members of the Illinois Component State Association. This membership provides the students with access to:

Standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education recommend exposing students to the professional organization. Student membership is $35 per year, and dues can be incorporated into the student's financial aid package. The application for membership is completed during the student's enrollment process with the Program Director. Students are expected to renew their membership annually until graduation. The renewal dues can also be incorporated into the student's financial aid package upon request.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Tri-County Chapter

Every month a group of administrative professionals meet to exchange ideas, conduct group business, and learn information on current professional topics. All Administrative Professional and Office Assistant students are encouraged to join the local Peoria chapter of the IAAP. The initial annual student membership fee would be $80.50; the renewal fee would be $65.50. Dues can be incorporated into the student's financial aid package. Please contact the Program Director if you would like to attend one of the meetings as a guest or receive membership information.

Midstate Jurists

The Midstate Jurists represent the Paralegal Studies department at Midstate College. All current students of the Paralegal Studies program and all graduates of the Paralegal Studies program currently enrolled in other programs are eligible to join/attend the Midstate Jurists meetings/events. All students in the Paralegal Studies program are encouraged to attend the meetings and other activities of this group.

The purpose/goals of the Midstate Jurists include:

Paralegal Studies students are also encouraged to join the Central Illinois Paralegal Association and at least one of the national associations which include:

These organizations promote fellowship among the paralegal students and expand the student's horizons through networking and continuing education opportunities in the legal field.

Midstate Medics

All Allied Health students are encouraged to attend the meetings and other activities of this club. The goals of the club are to promote better understanding of our healthcare professions, provide networking opportunities, and promote unification in our respective professions. Meetings are scheduled quarterly both at night and during the day.

Phi Beta Lambda (Nu Alpha Epsilon Chapter)

This club is a national organization of college and university students interested in developing business leadership and an understanding of American business enterprise. State Leadership Conferences are held where students participate in competitive events such as job interview competitions. Winners then can compete in National Leadership Conferences.

Realtime and Judicial Reporting Club

The primary mission and objective of the club is to promote fellowship among Realtime and Judicial Reporting students and to stimulate and encourage training in their field. Annual plans for professional growth include attending national and state conventions, field trips, and having speakers for classes and special events.