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Student Organizations

Go The Extra Mile with Student Activities!

Student Activities strives to provide programs which include social, educational, cocurricular, and family components. Suggestions for campus events are always welcome. Just stop by Student Activities to make any suggestions or call us at 574-6012.

If your interests are in an area that is not represented by the current organizations listed below, you may want to consider looking at page 52 of the Student Handbook for forming a new student organization.

Here's a chance to learn to manage people and money, and to get things done for other students. Student organizations currently listed in the Student Activities office include:

Alpha Mu Gamma Nu Lambda Chapter

To recognize achievement in the field of foreign languages, to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment, to encourage an interest in the study of foreign languages, literatures, cultures and civilizations, and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.

Advisors

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

To engender a keen interest in and a sound understanding of civil engineering and to promote its enjoyment.

Advisor

Association of Information Technology Professionals 

To develop a better understanding of the nature and function of data processing.

Advisor

  • Chuck Gable, 574-6418 

Campus Crusade for Christ

To provide regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible, worship and pray in a group setting, for fellowship, encouragement and spiritual development among members.

Advisor


Criminal Justice Student Association

To become familiar with the overall objectives of the criminal justice system, to help members improve their professional performance, and to observe related law enforcement activities as practiced by the criminal justice system.

Advisors

 

Future Educators Association

The purpose of the Future Educators Association shall be to provide service to the College and community, to engender a keen interest in teacher education, to develop a sound understanding of teacher education, and to promote enjoyment of education. 

Advisors:

  • John Hyatt, 574-6620
  • Kevin Eakes, 574-6611

Gay-Straight Alliance of TTC

The purpose of The Gay Straight Alliance is to assure that each member of our school communitiy is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation.  As a group we will build a uniting bond eliminating prejudice based on sexual orientation.

To educate members of social issues affecting the LGBT community.  To encourage views of positive images and seeking full acceptance of our peers. Encourage emotionally healthy and responsible lives among our students, impacting our community at large.  It will build a strong support system to help overcome the emotional transition of coming out, hate crimes, and health related issues.

Advisors

  • Carol Vokoun, 574-6244
  • Deborah Freel, 574-6013
Hospitality and Culinary Student Association

To acquaint members with basic concepts and philosophies of sales and marketing in the hospitality industry, especially as it relates to the operational subjects being studied.

Advisors

  • David Vagasky, 820-5089 
  • Paul Teehan, 820-5082

 

 

International Club

To promote good will and understanding, to develop character, to cultivate friendship, and to assist international students in their academic skills and daily life adjustment.

Advisors

  • Tommie Burwell, 574-6463
  • Fariba Ebrahimi, 574-6121
  • Demetria Griffin, 574-6325
  • Katharine Purcell, 74-6457
  • Debbie Brownfield, 574-6619
  • Sandy Barboza, 574-6444
  • Sandy Lopez, 574-6588

 

Japanese Anime Educational Club

The purpose of the  J.A.E.C. shall be to provide service to the College and community, to engender a keen interest in Japanese anime and manga, to develop a sound understanding of Japanese anime and manga, and to promote enjoyment of the same.  It will assist the serious dedicated students to develop leadership qualities and academic skills that will benefit the student in future endeavors.

Advisor

  • Katharine Purcell, 574-6457

 

Lex Artis Paralegal Society

To promote fellowship and to provide a networking facility between all students and alumni of the Trident Technical College Lex Artis Paralegal Program.

Advisor

 

Lowcountry Aviation Maintenance Association

To promote safety, knowledge and dignity in the aviation profession.

Advisor

Novo Caesaries

To promote fellowship and professionalism among all students and alumni of TTC's Cosmetology program, and to use its cosmetic talent for public services.

Advisor


Novo Derma

To provide services to the College and community, to develop an interest in skin knowledge and enjoyment in skin care.

Advisors

  • Jennifer Norman, 722-5503
  • Orby Cotton, 899-8088

Nova Derma - Palmer

To promote leadership, fellowship, and professionalism between all students, faculty and, and staff of Trident Technical College.  NOVA DERMA-PALMER will provide services to the college and community to develop an interest in skin care and enjoyment in skin knowledge.  It will develop qualities that will benefit student in future endeavors.

Advisor

 

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Organization

To promote occupational therapy as a health profession, sponsor student activities, facilitate communication between students and the administration of the College, and provide community services.

Advisor

 

Partnership for Change in Communities and Families

To serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights, and well being of all young children, youth and families to encourage the study, interpretation, and improvement of their education and general well being, to cooperate with other groups having compatible purposes, and to support and promote local chapters.

Advisor

  • Ron Dickerson, 574-6221

 

Pharmacy Technician Association

The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician Association shall be to provide service to the college and the community, to engender a keen interest in pharmacy, to develop a sound understanding of pharmacy, and to promote the enjoyment of pharmacy. 

Advisor

  • Karen Snipe, 574-6481

Phi Theta Kappa

An international honor society for two-year colleges that promotes scholarship, develops character and cultivates fellowship among students.

Advisors  

 

Physical Therapist Assistants Student Association

To develop exposure in the professional environment of physical therapy.

Advisors

 

Psychology Club

To prepare and develop a reliable network of resources as well as academic support for students preparing to pursue a career in psychology. 

Advisor

  • Bob Correia, 574-6017
  • Nancy Simpson, 574-6515

 

Radiologic Technology Association

To promote scholastic excellence, develop character and make others aware of the radiologic profession as a service to the students of TTC.

Advisors


Respiratory Care Association

To involve students in increasing their knowledge of the respiratory therapy field.

Advisors

 

Roots and Shoots

To foster respect and compassion for all living things; to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for the environment, animals and the human community.

Advisors

Single Parent/Homemakers Club

To support each member and to help one another emotionally and socially.

Advisor

Society for Dental Assisting

To provide information and further education in the dental assisting field.

Advisors

Society for Medical Assistants

To provide the student body the services offered by the Allied Health Medical Assisting Program.

Advisors

 

Society for Medical Laboratory Technology

To provide services, information and further education in the medical laboratory technology field.

Advisors

  • Michelle Mantooth, 574-6067

 

Society of Broadcasters

The purpose of this organization shall be to provide proper hands-on experience for the students in their efforts for broadcasting, to propose appropriate non-profiting funds for Trident, and to give Corporate businesses the opportunity to find well taught experience new ideas.

Advisors

 

Society of Student Leaders

To help college students create the lives they desire by helping them discover what they truly want to do, giving them the support, motivation, and tools to achieve their goals.

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South Carolina Black Student Association

To unite interested students to promote the achievement of overall excellence for black students.

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Student Accounting Association

To engender a keen interest in accounting, to develop a sound understanding of accounting, and to promote enjoyment of accounting.

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Student American Dental Hygienists' Association

To cultivate, promote and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene; to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession; and to contribute toward the improvement of the health of the public.

Advisor

Student Nurses Association

To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide the highest quality health care.

Advisors

Terra Bella

To increase awareness of horticulture and related fields through the interaction of ideas and methods, scholastically and socially.

Advisor

  • Mack Fleming, 574-6446

 


 

The Trident Times

To provide students with the opportunity to apply professional journalistic standards and practices through the exchange of news and viewpoints.

Advisors

Unified Club Council

To establish a unified council of club presidents that shall furnish concourse for discussion and provide and enhance a stronger and better organized club system.

Advisors

Vet Tech Club

To provide awareness to the community on animal care and well-being and to provide services to the Berkeley County SPCA to ensure a better chance for adoption of their animals.

Advisor

Visual Arts Association

To provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and its values; to stimulate and encourage advertising professionalism through advertising education; and to develop the abilities of its members.

Advisors

  • Tom Ogburn, 574-6695
  • Dolly Raines, 574-6675

 

 

 

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