Alpha Theta Phi Library Society is an organization that promotes an interest among students in the use of books and libraries. Membership is open to all interested persons. The organization promotes activities during National Library Week and sponsors literary programs during the year. American Dental Assistants Association offers students the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Alabama Dental Assistants Association and participate in demonstration, essay, and poster contests sponsored by the Birmingham Dental Assistants Society. The dental assistant class elects officers each September. The president of the class serves as the representative to the Executive Board of the Birmingham Dental Assistants Society. American Welding Society (AWS) is a multi-faceted, non- profit organization whose major goal is advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and related joint disciplines. AWS has led the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive, and comfortable way of life for America and its people. Membership included a subscription to the Welding Journal, the most current welding handbook, discounts on AWS technical publications and educational programs, membership in a local AWS Section, membership certificate, card and insignia, electronic forums, and computer-based research. Association of Information Technology Professional is the professional association comprised of career minded individuals who seek to expand their potential — employers, employees, managers, programmers, and many others. The organization seeks to provide avenues for all their members to be teachers as well as students and to make contacts with other members in the IT field, all in an effort to become more marketable in rapidly changing, technological careers. The organization is comprised of computer science students. Child Development Club is to provide and promote professional development of leadership and service to our college and community. The club cultivates fellowship and networking among Child Development students, and other enrolled students interested promoting the welfare and education of young children. Our Club's focus is to create a community of lifelong learners and educators who respect and value the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each child's physical, cognitive and psychosocial development.
S TUDENT L IFE A CTIVITIES & O RGANIZATIONS
Ms. Tenesha Burns, Student Engagement Manager tburns@lawsonstate.edu ; 205-929-2072
S TUDENT A CTIVITIES
Lawson State Community College is dedicated to the total development of the individual. Therefore, the variety of activities at Lawson State represent student interests. These activities are under the direction of the Division of Student Services.
All student organizations are open to students of this institution who qualify for membership.
NO STUDENT MAY BE DENIED MEMBERSHIP TO ANY STUDENT ORGANIZATION BY REASON OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS.
S TUDENT G OVERNMENT
The representative and advocacy body of the students is the Student Government Association (SGA). The SGA is composed of officers elected by the entire student body, the presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes, the Inter-Club Council, and elected representatives from two classes. is the representative and advocacy body of the students. The SGA is composed of officers elected by the entire student body, the presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes, the Inter-Club Council, and elected representatives from the two class levels. Student Government Association (SGA) The SGA exists to promote student leadership, growth and development; to serve as the voice of the student body at our multi-campus institution; to coordinate beneficial student activities on both campuses which promote student leadership, boost morale, health and wellness, and community service; do hereby establish the Student Government Association.
C AMPUS O RGANIZATIONS
Ambassadors, a service-oriented organization and student public relations team, the Lawson State Community College Ambassadors provide hours of assistance to the college and the community. As beacons of Lawson State, the Ambassadors create an image of opportunity, and serve as examples for fellow students, both academically and socially. In addition, the Ambassadors promote excellence and represent Lawson State with pride at all times.
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