Middle Georgia Technical College

Student Organizations

The following activities are available to MGTC students.

Association of Information Technology Professionals

The Association of Information Technology Professionals offers opportunities for Information Technology (IT) leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. AITP provides quality IT related education, information on relevant IT issues and forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals for nearly 9,000 members. Contact: Shawna Early, AITP Advisor

GOAL Program

The Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) is a recognition sponsored jointly at the state level by the Department of Technical and Adult Education and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the program is to give proper recognition to the dignity and importance of technical education in today's modern economy.

All full-time credit students who have completed one or more quarters at the time of nomination are eligible to compete in the GOAL Program. Instructors select and nominate their outstanding students. From these nominations, students are screened and selected by committees at the local level. At the end of all local judging, a representative for MGTC is chosen for the state judging and awards program held in Atlanta. Grades, attitude, personal goals, and self-confidence are considered in selecting GOAL winners.

Kappa Omega Sorority

Kappa Omega Sorority strives to provide opportunities that will create life-long bonds through the principles encompassed in sorority values. In addition, Kappa Omega is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships with the administration, faculty, alumni, and the local community by participating in many community service activities. Kappa Omega sisters are encouraged to hold themselves and others accountable for the choices they make and place equal emphasis on the educational, personal development, and social aspects of life.

National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational organization established to honor excellence in workforce education. Membership, by invitation only, is the highest scholastic honor awarded for exceptional performance in this area of education. Contact: Kelly Sorrenson, NTHS Advisor

Non-Traditional Student Association

The Non-Traditional Student Association is an organization which consists of the same students who are invited to attend the monthly "New Traditions" support group(see "New Traditions" above), and provides opportunities for these students to network with others experiencing the same academic, personal, or professional issues and challenges. Along with various related academic scholarships and a "lending library" for textbook loans for qualifying members, fundraisers are held regularly and proceeds are deposited to a local account from which funds are occasionally made available to assist with the cost of tuition, textbooks, daycare, transportation expenses, etc. for those members who qualify. Contact: Donna Dutcher, NTSA Advisor

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda is our largest student organization with over 600 student members statewide. PBL works with students in business and is the premier student business association. Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through leadership and career development programs. Contact: Janet Kelly or Deentra Swift , PBL Advisors

Student Ambassador Club

An ambassador is known as an official representative of an organization or movement. Duties of the ambassador would include, taking an active role in Senior Day, various tours, Honor's Day, student registration, Graduation, Spirit Week, Career Fairs, Family Fun Day and other ceremonies or events as they relate to promoting MGTC. Ambassadors are expected to take part in and lend a helping hand to all clubs, activities and organizations as well. Ambassadors show leadership and are very knowledgeable about information and well-being of the college. All students who are serious about representing MGTC in a positive way are encouraged to apply.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for each quarter is required to represent MGTC as an ambassador. Students enrolled in certificate, diploma and degree programs can apply. A referral letter from the student's instructor along with the application is required to apply. Day, night and online students are encouraged to apply. Contact: Kim Gunn or Courtney James, Student Ambassador Club Advisors

Student Leadership Council

The Student Leadership Council is an organization made up of representatives from all occupational programs at MGTC. This organization provides a channel through which students may exhibit leadership, voice concerns and enhance communication among students, faculty, and staff. Contact: LaToya Lawson or Debbie Price, Student Council Advisors

Statewide Student Leadership Council

The Statewide Student Leadership Council is the body of officers and representatives that oversee the student activity funds of each technical school and decide how the funds will be used and distributed for the student body. SSLC arranges activities for the students to promote networking, career preparation, and enjoyment of school life. Contact: LaToya Lawson or Debbie Price, State Student Leadership Advisors

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 264,500 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Contact: Shane Waldon, Skills USA Advisor

Fundraising Activities

Each officially sanctioned student organization is eligible to receive funding assistance from the quarterly student activity fees. To obtain this funding, each organization’s officers must develop and present an annual budgetary plan to the Student Council. Written notification will be provided by the Student Council informing the organization of its funding levels for the upcoming year.

MGTC’s policy (05-06-07) regarding fund-raising activities requires the following;

• All fund-raising activities must be approved by the President or his designee.
• All funds collected must be reported and handled as directed by the Vice President of Administrative Services.
• Funds will be designated and credited to each organization’s account.
• Officers of organizations may inspect their organization’s account at any time.
• Evaluation of fund-raising procedures will be conducted periodically by the President in coordination with the Vice President of Administrative Services.