CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 33

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Performing Arts Center

The Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, as part of the CCSN

Performing Arts Center, presents a variety of theater pro-

ductions, lectures, music events and activities on the

Cheyenne campus throughout the year. Students, employ-

ees and the community are all invited to come and enjoy

these special events.

For information on upcoming events or to make reserva-

tions, call 651-LIVE or stop by the Box Office, located in

room 1404 on the Cheyenne campus.

Planetarium and Observatory

CCSN’s Planetarium, the only public planetarium in

Southern Nevada, presents performances to the community

that feature re-creations of the night sky on its 30-foot

diameter domed screen that depict the relative motions of

the sun, moon, planets and stars.

The Planetarium is located in room 1033 at the south

entrance of the Cheyenne campus. Free telescope viewing

sessions are held in the nearby Student Observatory on

clear nights. Special telescope viewing sessions are also

scheduled whenever notable astronomical events occur. For

information, call the Astronomy Hotline at 651-4SKY.

The Planetarium, in cooperation with the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), also oper-

ates the Regional Educator Resources Center. The Center,

located in room 2025B on the Cheyenne campus, provides

science and mathematics material to teachers and educators

for classroom use. The Planetarium is a partner in Project

Astro, Marsville and Star Station One.

Student Government-

The Associate Students of the Community College of

Southern Nevada (ASCCSN) is comprised of an elected

student body that represents all CCSN students. ASCCSN is

committed to encouraging students in striving to achieve

their educational goals by aiding them with information and

resources. ASCCSN provides a variety of activities to pro-

mote social interaction among students. ASCCSN serves as

a voice for students to express their views to faculty and

College Administration. ASCCSN also promotes interac-

tion with students from other institutions within the NSHE.

Student Clubs and Organizations - Student Government

awards funds to official student clubs and organizations.

Through this funding, approximately 40 clubs and organiza-

tions are able to host a variety of extracurricular events:

• A Cadre of Aspiring Research Based Educators

(A.C.A.R.E.)

• Alpha Xi Beta (Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa)

• Anime Club

• Art Club

• Association of Students in Communication (ASC)

• Black Student Association (BSA)

• Campus Crusade for Christ

• Cheyenne Fencing Club

• Choir Club

• CCHS Council (West Charleston)

• Culinary

• Dance Club

• Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA)

• English Honor Society-Sigma Kappa

• German Club

• International Student Organization

• Jazz Club

• LeCerle Francais (French Club)

• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

• LDSSA Cheyenne

• Multicultural Club

• National Student Nursing

• News Club

• Nursing Events Committee Organizations

• Nursing Student Pinning Organization

• P.A.T.H.S.

• Peer Ambassador Club

• Photography Club

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTASA)

• Skills USA-Vica, Automotive

• SOL (Student Organization of Latinos)

• Southern Nevada Sonography

• Student Resource League

• The View from Nevada

• We the People…The Citizen and the Constitution

CCSN Student Leadership Academy-The CCSN Student

Leadership Academy is a certificated program sponsored

by the Community College of Southern Nevada. The pro-

gram consists of a series of workshops focusing on leader-

ship development. For more information, please call 702-

651-4051.

Phi Theta Kappa- If you wish to obtain a Phi Theta Kappa

notation on your diploma, transcript, and in the commence-

ment book, you must complete the chapter Phi Theta Kappa

Graduation Form. This form may be obtained from the Phi

Theta Kappa Office or from the chapter website

http://www.ccsn.edu/ptk/. The deadline for receipt of the

form is the same as that for graduation. Use the information

on the form to purchase the items you want (stole, tassel,

double honors cord, and medallion).

The Coyote Press- The Coyote Press is the official CCSN

student newspaper. The Coyote Press is managed by stu-

dents and sponsored by the Department of English.

Student Identification Cards-CCSN I.D. cards are avail-

able to students, faculty, and staff. The CCSN I.D card:

• Provides identification at the CCSN Library for bor-

rowing privileges.