STUDENT LIFE & ENGAGEMENT
Student Life & Engagement at Forsyth Tech is structuring a community of learners and inspiring the growth of each student by facilitating extracurricular and co-curricular programs that support leadership development, community involvement, engagement, personal empowerment, teamwork, and service.

How we achieve this goal:

• Create programs and events that foster interactions among the diverse members of the Forsyth Tech community
• Engage student leaders to discover new knowledge that enables them to critically evaluate evidence, make informed judgments, balance multiple perspectives, and act ethically
• Expand opportunities for experimental learning, civic engagement, cultural enrichment, leadership development, recreation, and service learning
• Inspire students to become active members of the campus and community
• Maintain spaces and resources for students focused on initiatives that enrich the College's culture
• Provide advising, training, and mentoring to student leaders and advisors

Our Vision
We provide diverse and innovative programs that foster student engagement, leadership development, and commitment to the community.

Our Mission
Student Life & Engagement strives to enhance the educational and leadership abilities of students through student government, athletics, recreation, and volunteer opportunities.

Our Values
Student Life & Engagement values a student-centered community where:

• Diversity and inclusion are embedded in our work, programs, and activities
• Integrity guides our sense of fairness, honesty, and empathy
  Communication is open, respectful, and continuous
• Excellence is achieved through best practices, knowledge, and demonstrated capability
• Collaboration exists in the essence of learning, engaging, and creativity
• Innovative methods bring about the progression of personal growth, sustainable development, and knowledge

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of students from Forsyth Technical Community College who represent the entire student body. The SGA's primary purpose is to represent the interests of the students to the school and advocate on their behalf.  The Student Government Association consists of student government officers and representatives. Students develop skills in leadership, networking, team building, and project management. These are lifelong skills that are useful in any career. Students also have the opportunity to engage in college-wide and community activities that not only enhance their individual growth but also allow them to give back.

The Student Government Association is designed to serve as a laboratory for the development of motivated students. This is an organization in which students can test their education, experiment with social and group dynamics, and make positive, personal, and professional changes.

Responsibilities of the Student Government Association include developing and implementing student programs under the guidance of an advisor. Conducting meetings, addressing student issues, maintaining office hours, and working and managing events are all part of the learning adventure with SGA. During meetings and projects, students learn and practice parliamentary procedure, group dynamics, and teamwork, gaining experience in accomplishing tasks in a diverse setting. The SGA is the voice of the students.

Membership Requirements
Students interested in becoming a member of the Student Government Association must meet the following criteria:

• All candidates must be currently enrolled in at least six credit hours, and returning students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• No student who has been placed on probation by the College for violation of the Student Code of Conduct is eligible to hold a position in SGA.
• All members must fulfill the duties of the office as outlined in the SGA Constitution.
• Applicants must submit a personal statement of interest that is not to exceed one (1) page.
• Applicants must have at least three (3) faculty or staff member references. If you are a new student, please speak with your instructors and let them know your plans. Ask for their support and guidance.

Applications may be submitted during designated membership drive periods, which vary each year. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the SGA Advisor(s). After being reviewed for eligibility, qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview with members of the SGA Interview Committee and SGA Advisors(s).

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Forsyth Tech strives to offer its students more than just an academic education. Efforts are made to provide students with extracurricular opportunities for involvement that will help to educate the total individual. By offering extracurricular activities, Forsyth Tech acknowledges that a college education encompasses not only academics but also social, professional, and cultural engagement.

Students may participate in various co-ed intramural sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. Equipment and registration fees are paid out of the student activity fee budget. Golf tournaments, bowling leagues, and ice skating are also offered annually to students at a significantly reduced price.

Students are invited to visit the Student Life and Engagement Office, located in Suite 124 (1st floor) of the Technology and Student Services Building on the Main Campus, to learn more about the opportunities available outside the classroom at Forsyth Tech.

All credit students pay the student activity fee when they register and automatically become members of Forsyth Tech’s Student body. Though called an activity fee, it is used for more than just providing activities.

Below is a list of expenses covered by the student activity fee:

• Graduation expenses are partially covered. It costs over $50 per student to hold a graduation ceremony, but there is no additional graduation cost for students.
• Student publications, including the Student Handbook, Academic Planner, and the student newsletter Technically Speaking, are available to all students. 
  • The purpose of the student newsletter is for students to prepare and organize a publication that benefits other students. The responsibility of the institution is to guide the students and provide funding for the printing of the newsletter.
  • All student communications shall explicitly state that the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the College or its students.
    Students can become involved in writing, photography, editing, desktop publishing, ad solicitation, and paper distribution. 
  • Students interested in joining the newsletter staff should email technicallyspeaking@forsythtech.edu or visit the Student Life and Engagement office.

All Student Government Association expenses are paid out of student activity fee funds. Expenses include staff salaries, supplies, and materials for the Student Life and Engagement office, as well as all SGA printing expenses.

If you have questions regarding student organizations, please contact Student Life and Engagement, Suite 124 (1st floor), Technology Building, Main Campus, or call 336.734.7509.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• Academic-Related & Educational
  • Interior Design Club
  • Cyber Security Geeks
  • Dental Hygiene Club
  • Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology Club (GAIT)
  • Math, Science, and Technology Student Network (MST)
  • Medical Assisting Student Organization (MASO)
  • Paralegal Association
  • Student Nurses Association
  • Student Practical Nursing Association
  • Student Sonographers Association
  • Touch Club (Massage Therapy)
• Professional Organizations
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
  • Institute for Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)
• Service Organizations
  • Future Advocates for Children of Tomorrow
  • Human Services Club
• Media & Publication
  • Technically Speaking (Student Newspaper)
  • Journalism Club
• Diversity & Cultural
  • International Club
  • Hispanic Student Association
  • Promotion, Respect, Individuality, Diversity, & Engagement (PRIDE) Club
  • SWCircle (Shugart Women’s Center-Committed to Incorporating Resources Centered in Leadership Experiences)
  • Student Veterans Association of Forsyth Tech
• Recreation and Sports
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Karate Club
  • Intramural and Recreation Programs
  • Esports Club
• Student Government
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Government Committees
• Honor Societies
  • Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
  • Alpha Mu Beta Honor Society
  • Forsyth Tech Student Ambassadors Scholarship Program
  • Lambda Nu Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Phi Tau Chapter
  • Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
  • Sigma Theta Kappa (Criminal Justice)
• Special Interest
  • Anime Club
  • Philosophical Society
  • Music Club