College Catalog (2011-2012)

2011-2012 College Catalog: Campus Organizations

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) OF TMCC

The SGA is comprised of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and seven (7) student senators elected annually by the student body and meets regularly to serve the TMCC student body by:

  • Serving as the official voice of the student body of TMCC;
  • Providing student representation on college committees and otherwise;
  • Recommending action to the appropriate campus bodies or individuals based on issues, programs and services affecting students;
  • Reviewing requests for new student organizations and recognize those that meet specified requirements.

Any student interested in an opportunity to serve or volunteer on an activity or event should contact the SGA adviser at 775-673-7114 for additional information.

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Student clubs and organizations may be formed if they have as their purpose one or more of the following objectives:

  • To increase and stimulate the students' knowledge and interest in their curricular field;
  • To promote a feeling of fellowship among students with similar academic interests;
  • To sponsor educational and recreational activities;
  • to instill a feeling of unity and loyalty to the college.

All student organizations must have an approved adviser , a constitution and bylaws and be approved by the SGA and college president. TMCC students may also participate in specified clubs and organizations of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). More information about clubs at UNR can be obtained from the activities office at 775-784-6589.

The clubs and organizations listed below is an example, but not a comprehensive list, of the various types of clubs and organizations students may consider joining:

  • American Institute of Architect Students (AIAS)
  • Early Child Education Club
  • Entrepreneur Club
  • History Club
  • International Club
  • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
  • Philippine United Students Organization
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
  • Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA)
  • UMOJA Society