Association
of Information Technology Professionals
The Lanier Tech AITP chapter is open to all students
who are enrolled in a program of study leading to entry
in the field of information processing. In addition
to holding regular meetings, the chapter sponsors computer
seminars and other activities related to computer technology.
Business
Club/Delta Epsilon Chi
Lanier Technical College’s Business Club and Delta
Epsilon Chi organizations are affiliated with the Distributive
Education Clubs of America collegiate division (Delta
Epsilon Chi). This affiliation provides students with
an opportunity to attend state and national conferences.
The purpose of these organizations is to plan projects
and activities to promote leadership development, civic
consciousness, vocational understanding, and social
awareness. Annual projects include a variety of fund-raisers
and promoting the free enterprise system.
Criminal
Justice Technology Club
The Delta Sigma Pi chapter of the American Criminal
Justice Association is dedicated to the furtherance
of professional standards of criminal justice and the
promotion of greater public understanding of the problems
and objectives of those agencies devoted to the administration
of criminal justice. This is accomplished by providing
students with first hand knowledge of criminal justice
agencies in the region, as well as establishing service
opportunities to local social welfare agencies (victim
services, child advocates, domestic violence shelters,
etc.). Membership is open to any student dedicated to
understanding more about our Criminal Justice system,
as well as honorary memberships to local criminal justice
executives.
GOAL
Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership is a statewide
program co-sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce
and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to
select the outstanding technical student of the year.
Student eligibility requirements are established by
the (TCSG). Each spring Lanier Tech selects one student
as its representative to compete in the statewide program.
National
Adult Education Honor Society
The mission of this organization is providing meaningful
recognition to deserving adult education students, to
improve student employment opportunities, and to develop
student ambassadors for the local adult education program.
National
Vocational-Technical Honor Society
The National Vocational-Technical Honor Society is an
honor 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.
To qualify for membership in Lanier Tech's chapter
of the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society,
a student may be enrolled full-time or part-time and
must be regularly admitted to and currently enrolled
in a degree or diploma program, have completed at least
45 credit hours, have an overall GPA of at least 3.7,
and be recommended by his/her advisor.
HEROES
Group
The HEROES Group is open to all special populations
students (divorced, separated, single parent, limited
English proficiency, economically disadvantaged). A
free lunch is provided by Student Government Association
for those who sign up in advance of the meetings. Speakers
discuss topics such as tax tips for single parents,
wellness and nutrition, customer service, business etiquette,
dress for success, interview skills, etc.
The Special populations Coordinator also is available
to assist students with counseling and referral to college
and community resources.
Phi
Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization for adults
in post secondary enrollment in Business Education.
Members learn how to engage in industry and group enterprise;
how to hold office and direct the affairs of a group;
how to work with other representatives; and how to compete
on local, state, and national levels.
Skills
USA/VICA
Formerly known as Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
(VICA), 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.
The
Scrub Club
The Surgical Technology Club is open to students in
the Surgical Technology program. The club provides an
avenue for members to meet to discuss issues related
to their field and to interact with surgical professionals
and guest speakers.