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.

Geared & Ready to Empower And Teach (G.R.E.A.T.) Club

The G.R.E.A.T Club provides support for current and future early childhood educators in the development of service to the college and community. Provides support for current and future early childhood educators in the development of service to the college and community. And to provide members with an opportunity to interact on a social and professional level with faculty, students, and the community members.

Any student enrolled at MGTC may join the ECCE Club. Member ship is also opened to faculty/staff, MGTC Child Development Center employees, and MGTC Alumni. Contact: Valencia Hickey, NTHS Advisor

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: Dr. Morris Clarington, 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. Student announcements for this group can be viewed here. 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 Kelly Icard, PBL Advisors

Student Ambassador Club

An Ambassador is known as an official representative of an organization, and the Student Ambassadors represent Middle Georgia Technical College. Duties of the Ambassadors include taking an active role in various college events such as Senior Day, various tours, graduation, student registration, career fairs and other events that help to promote the college. Ambassadors show leadership and are knowledgeable about MGTC, and they assist other organizations on campus as well. Any student enrolled in a certificate, diploma or degree program that is committed to representing Middle Georgia Technical College are encouraged to apply.

Interested students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a recommendation letter from a MGTC instructor. Contact: Kim Gunn, 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: 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: 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.