Student Organizations
Moultrie Technical College encourages student participation and involvement in student organizations and activites as related to their areas of interest and to the aims and objectives of the college.
Collegiate DECA
DECA is the postsecondary division of the Distributed Education Clubs of America (DECA). DECA is a national organization designed specifically for students with career objectives in marketing, merchandising, or management. The purpose of the organization is to enhance the value of education in marketing, merchandising, or management that will contribute to occupational competence, and promote understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities of citizenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. DECA provides many advantages for the student by developing leadership skills, vocational competence, civic consciousness, and social intelligence.
DECA was formed at Moultrie Technical College in 1988 |
|
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
PBL is the national organization for all students in postsecondary institutions enrolled in business education programs. Members learn how to engage in individual and group enterprise; how to hold office and direct the affairs of a group; how to work with other organizational representatives; and how to compete honorably on the local, state, and national levels.
The Tifton Campus chapter was established in 1999. |
The Turner County Campus chapter was established in 2003. |
|
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
This is a non-profit honor organization for students
enrolled in occupational, vocational-technical
programs. Its purposes are to promote service,
leadership, honesty, career development, and skilled
workmanship; to reward student achievement; to
encourage and assist student educational and career
goal setting; to promote a stronger linkage between
local technical colleges and business and industry;
to promote the image of technical education in
America.
Candidacy for membership is by instructor
nomination.
Nomination Requirements for NTHS
- Must be a diploma/degree seeking student
- Must have a minimum cumulative 3.75 GPA for all hours attempted
- Must have completed at least 45 credit hours
- Must have satisfactory ‘Work Ethics’ evaluation from an instructor
Benefits of NTHS Membership (Pay a one-time $25 membership fee and a $12 (optional) fee for a graduation honor cord.)
- Certificate of Membership
- Membership Card
- Membership Pin
- Seal on Diploma
- Three letters of recommendation sent to any business, industry or educational institution upon request from the National Office
- Possible recruitment by top U.S. companies and colleges
NTHS was formed at Moultrie Technical College in 1988. |
|
Roentgen Ray Society
Roentgen Ray Society is an organization for Radiologic Technology students. The purpose of the organization is to promote involvement in activities intended to foster, support and encourage the development of professional attributes and affiliations among students of Radiologic Technology.
Chapter Advisor - Alfred Jones |
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is an organization for students enrolled in industrial, health, and personal services technologies. The purpose of the technical organization is to assist members in the development of their leadership and skill abilities. Members compete on the state and national levels. The members are active in college-sponsored activities and community service projects.
The Tifton Campus chapter was established in 2001 |
Chapter Advisors - Jason Edwards, Chris Estes, Lynn Tanner |
Student Leadership Council (SLC)
SLC is an organization composed of representatives from each of the career programs. The purpose is to:
- Coordinate and direct authorized student organizations and student activities.
- Promote good college/community citizenship
- Promote positive college morale
- Provide a forum for student expressions
- Promote the general welfare of the college
- Provide a clear channel of communication between the faculty, administration, and student body
Chapter Advisors - David Buckholts, Dr. Hugh Lofton, & Peggy Wilson |
GOAL Award Program
The Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) program was established in 1971 to recognize and reward excellence among the students studying at Georgia’s postsecondary technical colleges. Jointly sponsored and administered at the state level by our department and the Business Council of Georgia, the GOAL program is an outstanding example of education joining hands with business and industry. It is the first program of its kind in the nation to honor excellence among technical students at the postsecondary level.
