Student Organizations

Student organizations provide a structure for students to grow, learn, serve others on campus and in the community, gain leadership skills, and enhance their ability to succeed at the college level and beyond. These organizations contribute to the development of a spirit of community participation and involvement on campus. In addition, students learn appropriate workforce skills in their leadership and campus service and training, which aid them in being productive and responsible citizens in their communities.

Student organizations are open to all credit students, including online students. Student organizations must be academically affiliated and align with Lanier Technical College’s mission of workforce development. These organizations are funded by the Student Activity budget, subject to all policies and procedures set forth in the Student Organization Handbook. Approval will be based upon budget availability, request purpose, and overall approval of the Student Government Association.

Procedure for Establishing a Student Organization

There are certain procedures that must be adhered to when requesting a new student organization:

Establish the name of the organization.
Identify faculty or staff member(s) that will serve as Advisor(s) for the student organization.
Identify at least one student willing to serve as President of the organization.
Recruit a minimum of 10 students that will join the organization.
Submit a Student Organization Interest Form to the Campus Life Coordinator: campuslife@laniertech.edu.
The Campus Life Coordinator will review the interest form to ensure minimal criteria is met before presenting to a review panel appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Upon approval to proceed, the Campus Life Coordinator will present the interest form to the Student Government Association Executive Branch.
The matter will be brought to the SGA Senate for vote.
The Campus Life Coordinator will notify the requesting faculty/staff of the final decision.

Procedure for Awarding Student Activity Funds

Student activity funds support Co-curricular and Extracurricular activities that are based in the promotion of student development outside of the classroom. The utilization of student activity funds is restricted to benefit students exclusively. Students must be engaged in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of these funds. Disbursing monies from the student activity fund is subject to approval by the Student Government Association (SGA), and ultimately, the college President.

Annually, the Vice-President of Student Affairs (VPSA) or their designee will establish Student Activity Fee income estimates based upon college enrollment from the prior fiscal year. The VPSA and the Vice- President of Administrative Services or their designees will jointly agree on the amount of the estimated income to be retained in the reserve fund and the remainder available for allocation. When the estimates are available, the VPSA or their designee (E.g. Campus Life Coordinator and/or SGA Advisor) will provide for the finalization of the budget and shall provide distribution among registered student organizations and others who participate in Student Activity Funds programs. Unspent operating funds are automatically carried forward to the Student Activity Fund balance.

Procedure for Fund-Raising Events

All fund-raising events or activities associated with LTC Student Organizations must have prior approval from the Campus Life Coordinator. The Fundraising Request Form must be completed and approved before the event is scheduled.

Technical College System of Georgia Recognized Student Organizations

Student Government Association

Acting in accordance with the mission statement of the College, the Student Government Association, comprised of the Executive Branch and Student Senate, strives to provide channels of open communication between the student body and student clubs, student organizations, and the college administration. The Student Senate provides a forum for the statements of student views and interests and represents the opinions of the student body to the college administration.

Any credit student enrolled at Lanier Technical College is eligible to be a member of the Student Government Association (SGA). The SGA is designed to facilitate student involvement within the College. The SGA promotes the general welfare of the student population within the College and facilitates communication among the student body, the faculty, and the administration.

The purpose of the SGA is to serve students by advocating for student rights as well as providing programs that enrich the college experience. The SGA governing body is comprised of an Executive Branch and Student Senate. An elected President, Vice-President, and Secretary form the Executive Branch.

Senators are chosen by each organization/club to represent the interests of that organization/club. Every student organization/club that receives funding from SGA must appoint a credit student to act as a senator in the Student Senate. It is key that Senators understand that decisions should be based on the students that they serve.

What is Student Senate?

Lanier Technical College (LTC) has a student governing body called the Student Senate (members of Student Government Association). Senate representatives are elected in Spring Semester and plan a variety of activities throughout the year. The Senate coordinates legislative activities that affect students and aid other campus student organizations.

The role of the Senators is to be the primary communication link between the administration and the student community. The Senate offers an opportunity to develop leadership, civic awareness, community involvement and basic understanding of human relations.

How can I join Student Senate?

Students in technical/occupational programs (including those in General Studies) and members of student organizations/clubs interested in serving as a Senator must be appointed by a faculty member representing the program and/or student organization/club, or submit a request with at least one faculty reference.

Qualifications:

A. Shall be enrolled as a student in good standing with Lanier Technical College at the time of election or appointment and maintain this standing throughout the time of office.
B. Shall hold the office for a period of one year from time of election.
D. Must be enrolled for a minimum of four (4) hours and have paid current semester student activity fee. Dual-enrollment students who do not pay student activity fees are not eligible to serve.
E. Shall maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA for the term in which they are serving.

What do Student Senators do?

Student Senators represent the student body to the college administration professionally and responsibly and are asked to make decisions about important topics that directly impact students. Duties of the Student Senate include:

Represent the student body in relation to the faculty, staff, administration, alumni and other bodies;
Represent student’s concerns on college committees;
Hold publicly announced open meetings;
Conduct elections annually (Spring term) to fill roles as President, Vice President, and Secretary;
SGA officers (Executive Branch), along with the SGA/Campus Life Advisor and Director of Student Support Services, make up the Campus Life Budget Committee, which funds student activities across all campuses. The Student Senate shall review and approve the final budget established by the Student Government Association;
Shall approve all non-budgetary expenditures in excess of $500;
Review new policy or procedure at Lanier Technical College that impacts students;
Approve new student organizations, or any new use of Campus Life monies;
Senators accept leadership roles in campus activities, dignitary visits, recruiting events, and other campus-wide events.

Skills USA

Skills USA is a club for trade, industrial, technical, and health occupation students. Skills USA offers leadership, citizenship, and character development progress to complement skill training. Skills USA brings together people who share common interests and exchange ideas. Members may earn recognition through school, state, and national awards and contests.

Collegiate FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

FBLA Collegiate is the collegiate division of FBLA and is dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by preparing members for careers in business and business-related fields.

There are core themes that run throughout the FBLA Collegiate Roadmap. These themes are:

Honing 21st century skills
Developing individual vision and personal brand
Building relationships with mentors in the business community
Being a mentor to someone else
Networking and completing internship experiences
Understanding that business principles are a part of every sector

National Technical Honor Society

Lanier Technical College National Vocational Technical Honor Society is an organization for outstanding students enrolled in technical programs. The purpose of the organization is to encourage academic excellence, skill development, honesty, service, leadership, citizenship, and individual responsibility.

Enrolled in a part-time or full-time degree or diploma program
Overall GPA 3.0
$40 one-time application fee
Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours

Other SGA sponsored Student Organizations at LTC:

Club HIP

Club HIP (Health Information Professional) is open to all students. The purpose of Club HIP is to provide a social setting for HIMT students to better understand the Health Information Management profession, to provide career support, and discuss the unique demands on the path to graduating and obtaining credentials.

Club HIP provides a setting to expand educational, career, and social boundaries through networking opportunities with peers, potential employers and through community service. The club is also involved in raising funds in order to attend professional HIM meetings, conferences and other events that will expand the student's knowledge of the field and help develop networking skills. Finally, Club HIP strives to improve the management and leadership skills of its members.

Lanier Motorsports Club

Lanier Motorsports Club is for students of Lanier Tech to have a forum to organize, volunteer, and participate in Motorsports related events. These opportunities provide students with real world motorsport experience and networking that they can apply to future careers, as well as an opportunity for students who aren’t involved in motorsports to experience the world of racing. It is our intent to campaign (when possible) a road racing car at local Road Atlanta events with club member support and advisor guidance.

MAPSO (Military and Public Safety Organization)

MAPSO is a club designed to provide a network of support and resources to military members, members of public safety (Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT/Paramedics, Dispatchers, Emergency Managers), and their families. The vision of MAPSO is to educate the college community about military and public safety members' experiences and support our community through acts of service.

Radiologic Technology Club

The radiologic technology club is open to any student accepted into the program. The intention of the club is to motivate students while providing social, professional and scholastic support. The club is also involved in raising funds in order to attend professional radiologic technology conferences and other events that will expand the student's knowledge of the field.

Technology Club

The Technology Club is open to any currently enrolled Lanier Tech student in good academic standing. The Technology Club brings together students who are curious about how technology shapes our world. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and collaboration, members explore topics ranging from robotics and cybersecurity to emerging digital tools. The club’s mission is to inspire innovation, encourage learning through exploration, and create a welcoming community for all technology enthusiasts.

For more information about student organizations at LTC, please contact campuslife@laniertech.edu.