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Student Organizations

Student Organizations

Registered student organizations 

Registered Student Organizations will allow students to build communities through connections made by common interests and identities.  These communities will provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership, promote awareness of issues, expand professional and personal competencies, and engage with Dalton State and local communities outside of the classroom.

All active RSOs are listed below in alphabetical order by type. Click on the name of an organization to learn more!

Academic Clubs and Departmental Organizations

An academic/departmental organization is an extension of a specific academic program or department. These organizations facilitate further growth within a given discipline, fostering supplemental learning and professional development opportunities.

The Pre-Health Professionals Club’s objective is to prepare students striving for a career in the healthcare field. The club supports students interested in medical, pharmacy, physician assistant, dental, veterinarian, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more health careers. Members will learn more about their health profession and prepare their admission applications for their health professional schools. Members will have the opportunity to connect and work together as well as gain knowledge and experience by meeting guest speakers in specific health professions, volunteering, and visiting schools.

President: Karla Hernandez
Advisor: Andy Meyer

 

The purpose of the club shall be to establish a social work presence on campus through acts of advocacy, education, and volunteerism, to promote a positive image of the social work profession, to promote collaborative working relationships with other students and campus groups/ organizations, and to support the personal and professional development of its membership

President: Mario Valle
Advisor: Steven Cooper

 

College Affiliated Organizations

College-affiliated organizations provide programs and events to all students on campus and receive annual student fee-based operating budgets to support their work.

More Information Coming Soon.

President: Kaycee Painter

Advisor: Heather Williams

 

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Service organizations strive to provide a wide variety of safe, well-planned volunteer and community service opportunities. Advocacy organizations actively educate and cultivate interest in specific issues.  In addition, they all foster a life-long commitment to civic engagement and provide opportunities for students to reflect on their community service experience.

The purpose of the Young Democrats is to stimulate in the youth of Dalton State College an active interest in governmental affairs; to increase the efficiency of popular
government; to foster and perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party; to recruit the most promising material for leadership; to encourage statesmanship; to aid the Democratic Party; to provide through its administration the highest degree of justice and social welfare; and to serve as a voice for young people within the Democratic Party

President: Rachel Moffett
Advisor: Annabelle McKie-Voerste

Diversity and Inclusion 

Diversity organizations facilitate the maintenance of and/or education relating to customary beliefs, social forms, and gender, racial, ethnic, spiritual, or social group traits. Diversity organizations foster communication, understanding, and positive relations among cultural groups.

SACNAS is devoted to the progression of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in pursuit of a STEM degree. The organization encourages its members to advance to their utmost capability in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership.

President: Joshua Perea
Advisor: Annabelle Mckie-Voerste

 

 

Faith-Based or Religious Organizations

Faith-Based or Religious organizations serving the DS campus are based on the philosophy of providing opportunities for spiritual enrichment, social activities, and religious service. Religious organizations strive to allow students to integrate spiritual values, intellectual pursuits, and personal development.

There are currently no active RSOs in this category. If you are interested in starting one, please see the tab labeled "New RSO Requests". 

Fraternity or Sorority Organizations

Social fraternities and sororities are those organizations (most recognized as single-gender) that provide students with a social atmosphere while establishing standards in academics, philanthropy, community service, and education. These organizations are exclusive (used to denote attaining membership in only one organization) and are initiatory by historical standards.

The mission of the Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority and its chapters shall be to invest in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.Epsilon Upsilon  is commited to creating a safe place for woman to grow, feel safe and suported, and enrich the lives of those around us.

President: Nohemi Reynoso
Advisor: Courtnee Bunch

General Interest Organizations

General interest organizations provide an opportunity to plan and participate in various programs that provide students with support, social interaction, and co-curricular opportunities outside the classroom. These organizations promote events regarding topics of interest that enhance student learning inside the classroom through practical application outside the classroom.

Our main goal as a club is to expose students to the creative world of art and its many benefits.

President: Elizabeth Martinez
Advisor: Molly Zhou

 

Don't See What You Are Looking For?

Any student can start their own club! Click the New RSO tab at the top of this page to learn more. 

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Hazing is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. For more information on hazing, please refer to the Max Gruver Act. To report hazing or any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct, please refer a concern below. 

Refer a Concern

Hello! Thank you for wanting more information on the Request For Funding Process here at Dalton State College. Those eligible to request funding through this process include: Current RSO’s, RSO’s seeking recognition, any student, any employee or department hosting a student program.

  1. In order to submit the Request For Funding, please make sure you have all of the items taken care of prior:
    • For Current RSO’s: please make sure that you have attended 75% (6 out of 8) SGA Meetings of the previous year in order to be eligible.
    •  All other eligible parties: you may submit a Request For Funding at any point.
  2. Please use this form to submit the official request. If you have any questions during the process, please reach out to the Office of Student Life for further assistance - contact information is below.
  3. After submitting the request, you should receive an email from the Vice-President of SGA to present your Request for Funding at the Budget and Fee Committee meeting that occurs prior to the full SGA meeting, the last Friday of every month at 8:00am. In addition, you will attend and present the request at the General SGA meeting at 10:00 AM. You will be responsible for presenting these items:
    • The amount requested
    • A breakdown of costs
    • The number of students attending
    • The benefit the targeted students will gain from your proposal
    • How it will help the students at Dalton State college
  4.  After these steps have been completed, a decision will be made by the voting members of SGA. If your request has been approved, you can work with Student Life to process all purchases.
    • For reference, you can access the SGA Funding Policies here (p. 13 - 18).

Request for Funding Application 

We are so glad you are interested in starting a new RSO! Below is an overview of the process.

To submit the RSO Request, please make sure you have all of the items completed:

  1. 10 or more currently enrolled student members that have agreed to join the club
  2. A faculty or staff member that has agreed to serve as an advisor to the group
  3. A constitution that states all required information.
     Need help writing a constitution? See the template here.
  4. Optional: Request for Funding 
    Funding eligibility is contingent on approval of New RSO Application. 

Once the above items are completed, please fill out New RSO Application. If you have any questions during the process, please reach out to the Office of Student Life - contact information is below. 

After submitting the application, you should receive an email from the Vice-President of SGA present your Request for Funding at the SGA Cabinet meeting that occurs prior to the full SGA meeting, the last Friday of every month at 8:00am. In addition, you will attend and present the request at the General SGA meeting at 10:00am. You will be responsible for presenting these items:

  1. RSO Application with the general purpose of the organization
  2. The benefit the targeted students will gain from your proposal
  3. How it will help the students at Dalton State College

Submit Your New RSO Application, Here.  

After these steps have been completed, a decision will be made by the voting members of SGA. If approved, the president and advisor will be required to complete online RSO training.

If approved, consider submitting a Request for Funding (p. 11) to secure an operating budget for your new RSO.

 

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