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STUDENTS
Student Organizations
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student Activities provides services and programs to assist Greenville Technical College students in strengthening their organizational leadership skills, and in developing more meaningful interpersonal relationships through event planning, management and execution. This is accomplished through programs such as recreational and athletic events, social activities, cultural performances, field trips, leadership programs, informational seminars, performing arts, clubs, and organizations.
The Student Activities office publishes a monthly campus newsletter, the Spotlight, which features news items of interest to Greenville Tech faculty, staff, students and their families. The newsletter is distributed campus-wide on information boards in most buildings located throughout the college and can be viewed electronically at www.greenvilletech.com by clicking on the tab “Current Students,” and scrolling down to “Student Resources/News.”
Interested in participating in the Student Government Council? Please fill out an application and return it to the Office of Student Activities, SC 139 (Bldg#105) or by email to Jamie.Zaiser@gvltec.edu no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, February 22nd.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Criminal Justice Association, Beta Chapter
(Warren Mowry, Advisor)
The association is dedicated to the furtherance of professional standards of criminal justice, the fostering of assistance and understanding between members and the promotion of greater public understanding of the problems and objectives of those agencies devoted to the administration of criminal justice.
Associated General Contractors Student Chapter
(Ed Abraham, Advisor)
This national organization is open to students in Construction Engineering Technology. Its purpose is to help keep students abreast of the latest developments in the construction industry. Contractors’ representatives assist in placing students after graduation.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
(Tracie Raines, Advisor)
The purpose is to reflect the life of Christ in members’ lives and to those lives around them, to strengthen and unify the members, to provide a ministry to individuals within the campus community, and to nurture them in the Christian life and faith.
Campus Crusade for Christ
(Dr. Hala Nestberg, Advisor)
The purpose is to dispel misconceptions that people have about Jesus Christ and to give people an opportunity to hear the claims of Christ. Its purpose, also, is to help students at Greenville Tech grow into their relationship with God. Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational Christian organization on college campuses across the nation and around the world.
The Critics' Choice
(Beverly Stroud, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to better acquaint members with the elements and design of theater, to familiarize members with the theaters offered in the Upstate and to give members an opportunity to interact with the actors, directors and the technicians of local theaters in an educational environment. Membership is open to any interested students, regardless of their program of study.
GT Gospel Choir
(Travis Gleaton, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to offer an opportunity for any student interested in gospel music to provide musical service to the college and community, to foster spiritual growth, to promote diversity among Greenville Tech’s students, and to develop an understanding for gospel music. The choir’s goal is to inform those within Greenville Technical College and surrounding communities of the importance of music through various performing acts, words and songs of praise.
Greenville Tech LAMBDA Gay-Straight Alliance (GTC-LAMBDA-GSA)
(Sharon Bellwood and Elizabeth Purcell, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization shall be to strive to educate others and ourselves on LGHT and Straight issues and to work toward enlightening those who are unaware and inspiring those who remain silent in uniting the LGBT and Straight communities on campus in order to create an accepting environment, to be a safe place where everyone can feel comfortable and supported and to foster an active and diverse culture at Greenville Technical College.
Helping U Succeed: Human Services Student Organization
(Bonnie J. Smith, Advisor)
The objective is to provide a forum for communication among Human Services students, to provide opportunities for Human Services students to participate in community service activities, and to sponsor workshops/seminars addressing issues relating to human service professions.
International Student Organization
(Chirinjev Peterson, Karen White, Reginald Bruster and Dr. Suzy Hill, Advisors)
The purpose of the International Student Organization is to provide a forum for foreign-born students to support the
internationalization of Greenville Technical College and in turn to receive support from the college, the faculty and
each other in their efforts to understand and to function in the United States.
Lambda Nu-Alpha Chapter
(Michael E. Dyches, Advisor)
Lambda Nu is a national honor society for students in radiologic and imaging sciences programs. Purposes of this organization are to foster academic scholarship at the highest levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students, and promote community service.
Muslim Student Association
(Dr. Susan N. O’Brien, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to strengthen the sense of unity and equality between Muslim and non-Muslim students at Greenville Technical College, as well as foster an environment of peace, goodwill, cohesion and understanding to its students, faculty and staff where they are educated on the true nature of Islam.
National Technical Honor Society
(Dr. Nancy Welch, Advisor)
Getting accepted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. More than 2,500 schools and colleges throughout the United States are affiliated with the society. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace. For more information, view the NTHS website.
Philosophy Club
(Dr. Malcolm Munson, Advisor)
The purpose of this club is to provide a casual, education environment for students to discuss philosophical ideas, thoughts, and concepts, and come to a greater understanding of such subjects through a provided open forum of guest speakers, lectures, and special presentations. The club also strives to engage in relationships with other philosophical societies and organizations at other campuses and institutions.
Phi Theta Kappa
(Douglas W. Huth, Advisors)
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship, leadership and service among the students in the two-year colleges in America.
To accomplish this purpose, the group provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals, stimulation of interest in continued academic excellence and fellowship. Students who are in associate degree programs, who have at least two remaining semesters and who have accumulated 12 credit hours and a 3.4 cumulative grade point average are eligible to apply. Graduating members receive special recognition at the graduation ceremony.
Physical Therapist Assistant Association
(Jean Hamrick, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to educate the public about the nature of the profession of physical therapy, to instill in the students the importance of community service, and to promote teamwork in achieving goals of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Greenville Tech.
The Poetry Club
(Tom Treffinger, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to promote classical and modern poetry reading, the discussion of poets and poetry, and the creation of new works of poetry by club members. The club is open to all Greenville Technical College students and available to college faculty and staff.
The Psychology Club
(Michael Vargo, Advisor)
The purpose of this club is to promote interest in psychology for Greenville Technical College students; to facilitate open, objective discussion of psychological topics; and to engender an experiential appreciation and understanding of the role of empirical research in developing this discipline’s knowledge base.
Rotaract
(Mary S. Locke, Chrinjev Peterson, Mary A. Ryan-Morris, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. The membership of this club shall consist of young men and women of good character and leadership potential between the ages of 18 and 20.
South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA)
(Nick Fisher, Liaison)
Students enrolled in the Paralegal program are encouraged to join the South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA) as student members. SCUPA holds monthly luncheon meetings with speakers who address a wide variety of issues affecting the paralegal career field. SCUPA also is involved in educational and community service activities. SCPA periodically provides a scholarship to a deserving and outstanding paralegal student.
SCUPA is a member of the South Carolina Alliance of Legal Assistants Association (SCALAA). SCUPA also is
affiliated with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). NALA offers its Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam through SCUPA. Greenville Tech Paralegal program graduates are qualified and encouraged to take this exam.
Spanish Club
(Leei Mao, Advisor)
The purpose is to promote awareness of Hispanic people and their culture, to integrate the Hispanic and American community through different activities, and to provide tutoring for both Spanish and non-Spanish-speaking students at Greenville Tech.
The Student Art Club
(Mark V. Roper, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to serve the community in a beneficial capacity through art projects and volunteer opportunities, to help encourage and support Visual Arts students through monthly meetings, workshops and community events, to raise an awareness of the professionalism of the Visual Arts students and his/her work on the campus of Greenville Technical College and Upstate South Carolina. This club will also help provide a positive networking of the students enrolled in the Visual Arts program and the working arts of Upstate South Carolina and assist in promoting and marketing the artwork of students enrolled in the Visual Arts program of Greenville Tech.
Student Government Association (SGA)
(Brett Gaffney, Advisor)
Every registered Greenville Tech student may consider himself or herself to be a member of the Student Government Association. This organization provides students a voice in student affairs and college procedures as well as an opportunity to engage in the democratic process on campus. The types of activities generally sponsored by the SGA include student elections, leadership workshops, campus and community service projects, various kinds of entertainment and approving new organizations.
The student council consists of a maximum of four students from each academic division. Two students from each division are elected in the fall. All representatives serve a Semester of one year.
Students interested in actively participating in the Student Government Association should contact the office of the SGA or the director of Student Activities in the Student Center, Room 104.
Student Occupational Therapy Association
(Jennifer Coyne, Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to educate the public about the nature of the profession of occupational therapy, to instill in the students an appreciation of their role in health care and to encourage the development of professional skills and behavior among those students preparing for a future in the field of occupational therapy.
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
(Diane Granger-Jackson Advisor)
The purpose of this organization is to retain women enrolled in the Engineering Technology, Science and Industrial programs and assist with the recruitment of other women to the programs. WISE also will work to introduce women to opportunities in non-traditional role jobs.
Lambda Nu-Alpha Chapter
(Michael E. Dyches, Advisor)
Lambda Nu is a national honor society for students in radiologic and imaging sciences programs. Purposes of
this organization are to foster academic scholarship at the highest levels, promote research and investigation in
the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students, and promote community
service.
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
General Procedures
- Each club/organization, to be a recognized campus organization, must have a charter which has been granted upon the recommendation of the Student Government Association and upon the approval of the college administration, following the established procedures for organizing a campus organization.
- Each club/organization must have a constitution on file with the director of Student Activities which states its purpose, its rules for operation, and other pertinent principles. Revisions must be submitted to the Student Activities director.
- The policies and objectives of the campus organization must be consistent with those of the college and the constitution of the Student Government Association. A copy of a sample constitution may be obtained in the Student Activities Office.
- Each club/organization must maintain a membership of regularly registered students. Membership lists should be on file in the Student Activities Office.
- The club/organization must select from among the full-time staff or faculty of the college an individual who agrees to assume the capacity of the advisor.
- The club/organization must schedule all social and service functions and meetings through the director of Student Activities. (See procedures for requesting approval of projects.)
- The club/organization must adhere to all college policies and standards.
- The club/organization must maintain an active program and fulfill its stated purposes.
- No student may be excluded from membership because of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,
disability, sex, age or religion.
- 10. Student club/organizations are encouraged to require all members to maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.
Procedures for Establishing a New Organization
- Obtain at least 10 students who are interested in forming a club.
- Obtain a faculty or staff member who is interested in serving as the advisor.
- Obtain “Request to Organize” and “Advisor Form” from the SGA office or the director of Student Activities. Complete these forms and submit them to the director of Student Activities along with a statement of purpose for the
proposed organization.
- Submit a proposed constitution or bylaws to the director of Student Activities.
- After approval by SGA and the director of Student Activities, the request is submitted to the dean of students
- After final approval, the organization will be notified.
- Within three weeks after approval, a constitution must be submitted to the director of Student Activities.
Recognized clubs and organizations may petition the SGA for funds for specific programs if they so desire. Approval of funds is based on several criteria, including availability. Organizations whose objectives are strictly social in nature will not be approved.
Procedures for Requesting Project Approval
All student club/organizations and classes acting as student organizations must observe the following procedures before engaging in any fund-raising or other special projects.
<> Submit a Project Proposal to the director of Student Activities at least two weeks prior to the proposed event. Project Proposal forms are
available in the Student Center, Room 104.
<> Proposal to include the following statements:
a. Description of project
b. Purpose
c. Charge (if applicable)
d. Proposed date(s) and place(s)
e. Signature of president of organization
f. Signature of advisor
<> If the project is approved, the director of Students Activities will be available for advice and some assistance. The sponsoring club/organization will be responsible for conducting the project in a manner which will be a credit to the college.
Procedures for Reserving Meeting Areas
- Meeting rooms may be reserved for student groups recognized by the college
by contacting Don Massey at (864) 250-8052. The reservation must be made by the advisor.
- Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in all classrooms and/or meeting rooms.
- The club/organization’s advisor is responsible for the activities of an
organization that will be using college facilities and should see that all regulations for their use are followed.
Publicity
All notices to be placed on campus bulletin boards by student organizations must be cleared through the office of the dean of students in the Student Center, Room 135.
Articles may be placed in the student newsletter for additional publicity and should be submitted to the director of Student Activities.
Finances
The college cannot assume responsibility for any debts incurred by an individual organization.
- No student organization can solicit funds from the community in the name of Greenville Technical College. Other donations may be solicited upon the
approval of the director of Student Activities.
- Fund-raising projects must be approved by the director of Student Activities.
- Under no circumstances will any student handle college funds for any reason. Any transaction involving money must be handled by a staff member in that
area.
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