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Student Activities and Campus Life Presentation
The document provides information about student activities and campus life at Columbus Technical College. It discusses the mission of promoting lifelong learning and leadership development. It also details how the $45 per semester student activity fee supports extracurricular programs like clubs, leadership training, and campus events. The Student Advisory Team represents students and advocates for student life and academic concerns. Some of the college's student organizations are the American Welding Society, International Students Association, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, and SkillsUSA.
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Student Activities and Campus Life Presentation
- 1. STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CAMPUSLIFE SEMN 1000 Ken Lockhart, Director Student Life
- 2. Mission The mission ofthe Office of Student Activities and Campus Life is to assist in the development of life-long learners and leaders by providing quality programs and services that complement and enhance the academic experience.
- 3. Budget Information • CTCstudents pay $45 per semester in student activity and service fee. • Fee supports extra curricular and co-curricular activities, such as student clubs and organizations, campus entertainment, leadership programs, graduation, and other college-wide programs and services.
- 4. Student Leadership Council TheStudent Advisory Team’s purpose is to represent the student body by voicing their concerns, promoting student interest, and advocating for student life as well as academic concerns at Columbus Technical College by: • Contributing to and promoting ideals, objectives, and goals of CTC • Promoting school pride, community awareness and citizenship • Improving student morale • Providing a forum for student’s expressions • Developing leadership skills
- 5. Student Activities • Entertainment •Seasonal Activities
- 6. Student Activities • CommunityService Projects
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- 8. Student Activities • LeadershipTraining
- 9. Student Organizations • AmericanWelding Society • International Students Association • National Technical Honor Society • Phi Beta Lambda (College equivalent of FBLA) • SkillsUSA • Student Gamer Club
- 10. The American WeldingSociety has had an active charter at Columbus Technical College since 1971. Activities in this organization are coordinated by the Welding and Joining Technology Department. The purpose of this organization is to provide reliable updated information on the technology of welding as well as to promote community involvement, instill character, and develop a well-rounded individual.
- 11. International Student Association Thisorganization is opened to all registered students who identify themselves as multicultural and are classified as a academic, professional, cultural, international, or religious.
- 12. National Technical HonorSociety The purpose of National Technical Honor Society is to promote service, leadership, honesty, and career development; to encourage and assist student education and career goal setting; to promote a stronger linkage between local technical institutions and business and industry; and to promote the image of technical education in America.
- 13. Phi Beta Lambda Thepurpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide opportunities for post-secondary students to develop business-related career competencies.
- 14. SkillsUSA is anational organization with the purpose of developing leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational, and social activities.
- 16. Dates to Remember •Please review your calendar
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Editor's Notes
- #2 http://www.youtube.com/user/DDPRODUCTIONS2007?ob=0&feature=results_main Good Afternoon: Start with a brief quiz. By a show of hands how many of you knew there was an office of Student Activities/Campus Life at CTC? Please rise your hand if you know the answer to the following questions: 1. What’s the purpose of the Office of Student Activities/Campus Life How much is the student activity and service fee at CTC? How many registered student organizations do we have here at CTC? Where can you find information about CTC clubs and organizations?
- #3 CTC’s Office of Student Activities and Campus Life is a comprehensive department within the Division of Student Affairs. The office provides many opportunities for you to get involved with the campus outside of the classroom. Through the programs you can have fun, learn and live the college experience while acquiring leadership and life-long learning experiences. We encourage you to participate in activities offered on campus and get the most out of your enrollment at Columbus Technical College. Campus Life supports student clubs and organizations as well as campus activities and entertainment.
- #4 Through the Student Advisory Team comprised of student representatives from each program of study, these funds are allocated to support cultural, social, educational, and recreational needs of CTC students. Without these fees, students would not have the variety of programs, activities, clubs and entertainment available throughout the year.
- #5 Members of the SAT are the President or VP of each student organization, one representative per major, and Student at large representatives The SAT meets monthly during the meetings the group reviews current issues or policies that pertain to students. Who can tell me the name of the SAT representative for your program of study? The Student Advisory Team (SAT) is a unit of the Statewide Student Leadership Council. SAT 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 Advisor: Ken Lockhart, 706-649-1893, klockhart@columbustech.edu
- #6 The Office of Student Activities is building a community of learners and inspiring the growth of the whole student by facilitating extracurricular and co-curricular activities which support student engagement, leadership, involvement, teamwork, retention and life-long learning opportunities. Students decide, plan and implement campus activities and programs for students of CTC. Through the SAT, students are responsible for developing, planning, implementing and deciding the various entertainment activities offered to students of such as, concerts, comedians, dances, movies, themed events, and other entertainers. The SAT is also an excellent opportunity for you to get hands-on experience in the planning and implementation of programs and entertainment to benefit all students. Some of the events that have been held over the years are : Comedy Shows http://adamace.com/college_show.php with comedian Adam Ace, Movie Nights, Concerts, Entertainers like rapper Bohagan, poet John Goode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDW_EDXd9s8&feature=related, violinist , CTC Spirit Day, Mardi Gras, Halloween costume contests, haunted hospitals, luaus, and Speakers
- #7 The Office of Student Activities engages CTC students, faculty and staff by promoting involvement in volunteerism and service-learning programs. The focus of the Office of Student Activities is to enrich academic learning, foster civic engagement, and confront issues of public concern while improving the well being of the communities served by Columbus Technical College. This focus is met by providing community service opportunities for students and faculty, promoting the linking the service to the curriculum, and by collaborating with community -based organizations on community improvement projects and programs throughout the service area. Some of the community service projects are blood drives, distributing holiday fruit baskets to the elderly, Toys for Tots, donating toys, bicycles, and food to local shelters and community service agencies, as well as hosting voter registration drives.
- #8 The office of student activities host and support many campus wide programs and events to include funding graduation ceremony and the graduation gala. Serving as host, tour guides, and ambassadors to promote the college.
- #9 The office of student activities provide active leadership development programs for students to learn about and receive training in leadership skills. Students participate in retreats, leadership lectures and workshop series.
- #10 TCC has a variety of student organizations that are sponsored by the college for the growth, development and enjoyment of the students involved. Each organization has a different emphasis, such as service, interest/activity, political, competitive, academic and/or religious in nature. However, they have several things in common, such as funding, open membership, social interaction, leadership opportunities, campus involvement, and institutional involvement.
- #11 Membership in the American Welding Society is open to students in the Welding and Joining Technology program. Advisor: Ronnie McBride, 706-649-1855, rmcbride@columbustech.edu
- #12 They will commit to the vision of the organization by establishing clear relevant goals and expectations for all members; establishing clear lines of communication between group members, Columbus Technical College and the community; as well as create a level of trust and develop positive interdependence among group members. Advisor: Dr. Ian Bond, 706-649-1748
- #13 Membership is open to all students who meet the following criteria: overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher (no exceptions), successful completion of the equivalent of two quarters with at least 24 quarter hours, and recommendation by an instructor Advisor: Addie Wills, 706-1749, awills@columbustech.edu
- #14 Phi Beta Lambda is an integral part of the instructional program and promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. One goal of Phi Beta Lambda is to strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work as well as assisting them in the establishment of occupational goals. Phi Beta Lambda is open to students in the business studies of Management, Accounting, and Business Education. Advisor: Jacqueline Harris, 706-641-5243, jharris@columbustech.edu
- #15 SkillsUSA members develop into well-rounded people with technical, academic, and employability skills important to getting a job and having a successful career. SkillsUSA membership is open to students in all program areas. Lead Advisor: John Lipham, 706-649-1851, jlipham@columbustech.edu