Student Clubs and Organizations
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an honor organization for outstanding students enrolled in career and technical education programs. The purposes of NTHS are to promote service, leadership, honesty, career development, and skilled workmanship; to reward student achievement; to encourage and assist students with educational and career goal setting; to promote a stronger linkage between local technical institutions and business and industry; and to promote the image of technical education in America. Candidates for NTHS membership are students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, skill development, good character, leadership, honesty, and responsibility. Membership is open to students from all degree and diploma programs. Students may be nominated for membership based on the following criteria: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, a minimum of 20 credit hours completed in a degree or diploma program, and demonstrated qualities such as dependability, worthy character, good mentality, credible achievement, and a commendable attitude. Developmental studies, transfer courses, and exemption credits are excluded from the earned credit criteria for NTHS.
In addition to a national recognition for achievement, members can expect visibility of successful achievement by local business and industry persons, letter of recommendation from the national office when making application for employment or further education, and special recognition at graduation.
Rotaract
Rotaract is a service club for young men and women sponsored by a local Rotary Club, making them true “partners in service” and key members of the Rotary family. Rotaract clubs organize a variety of projects and activities, depending on the interests of the club members. However, three main areas of focus include professional development, leadership development, and service projects (both locally and internationally). Together, these areas ensure clubs have a balanced service program while providing opportunities for personal development. It is important to remember that Rotaract, like Rotary, is diverse, and each club acquires unique qualities, depending where in the world it is established. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.
Skills USA
Skills USA is a national student organization that serves trade, industrial, technical, and allied health students with membership open to any student interested in personal and professional development. Skills USA emphasizes leadership, dignity, workmanship, citizenship, and respect and offers opportunities for community service through charitable organizations, local and national competitions, and leadership development. Local winners compete in regional, state, and national competitions.
Student Government Association
Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization made up of representatives from all occupational programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College. This organization serves as a student advisory committee and works on projects throughout the year to benefit the college and its students. SGA’s membership consists of students from all programs, and meetings are held monthly.
In accordance with the 1998 Higher Education Act, Oconee Fall Line Technical College makes a good-faith effort to assist students with voter registration. Students who need voter registration forms for general elections and special elections for federal office, including elections for governor and other chief executives, may secure these forms from the director of student affairs’ office or go to https://www.eac.gov/voters/resourcesforvoters and download the forms. OFTC’s Student Government Association (SGA) also sponsors “Voter Registration Days” throughout the year.
Veterans Connections Group
The purpose of the Veterans Connections Group is to help veterans acclimate to college life, provide information regarding services available to them on and off campus, provide a support group, and promote awareness of veteran students to the campus community.
HYPE
HYPE (Helping Young People Excel) is a mentoring program open to all students whose goal is to help build confidence to meet the new expectations and challenges of attending college. HYPE is specifically designed to develop social opportunities which provide support and attention from OFTC faculty, staff, and students. For more information please contact retention@oftc.edu.
GENESIS
GENESIS is a mentoring program which helps motivate, empower and encourage young men through mentoring. Genesis challenges African-American males to be positive decision makers, role models, and effective leaders within their community. For more information, contact retention@oftc.edu.