Student Life - Student Organizations






Alpha Beta Club Derm
The purpose of the Alpha Beta Derma Club is to further educate future Esthetician students on state and national requirements for Estheticians. Additionally, the club will enhance the knowledge of students in order to prepare them for advancement in the workforce and for future education endeavors as well.

Goals of the Alpha Beta Club Derm:

  • To develop professional and leadership skills
  • To promote ethical and moral standards, and dignity towards others
  • To help provide opportunities for advancement in the skincare industry
  • To help educate students on skincare and address the concerns and needs of the community
  • To motivate students
  • Establish Alumni communication/networking
Club meetings will be held quarterly at the Lanier Technical Institute College campus.

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.

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 coordinates the Heroes Group meetings and is also available to assist students with counseling and referral to community and college resources.

Linux Club
The Linux Users Group Student Club provides students with the opportunity to get hands on experience with the computer technology using GNU Linux Computing and Open Source Software. The group will also provide the students with the necessary knowledge to aid the local community. The members of the Linux Users Group Student Club will gain much needed experience and professional/interpersonal networking contacts, increasing their chances of success in the IT job market.

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 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.

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.

PLANET Student Chapter
The Lanier Tech PLANET Student Chapter is part of the Professional Landscape Network (PLANET), an organization representing landscape designers, landscape companies, and landscape suppliers from across the country. The Lanier Tech PLANET Student Chapter is open to all Lanier Tech Environmental Horticulture students. Every year, Lanier Tech Horticulture students attend and compete in an event known as 'Student Career Days', a competition among over 60 schools featuring 25 landscape related events, e.g. landscape design, business management, woody and perennial ID, equipment operation, etc. Student Career Days also features a career fair for students to meet and interview with over 70 national employers. There are also opportunities for members to participate in field trips and national conferences.

The Lanier Tech PLANET student chapter gives back to the community by aiding non-profit organizations with their landscaping projects.

Radiologic Technology Club - Rho Alpha Delta
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.

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.

The Student Dental Hygienist Association
The Student Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA) is open to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program. Members of SADHA meet to discuss the unique demands and experiences student dental hygienists encounter on the road to graduating and obtaining licensure. The goal of SADHA is to empower, support, and develop student members, by offering opportunities for personal and professional development, leadership, and recognition of achievements.

 
     
 









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