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| Durham Tech Home > Prospective Students > Student Services > Student Clubs and Organizations |
| Make A Difference! Get Involved At Durham Tech! Did you know that there are over 20 different clubs and organizations at Durham Tech? Join a club or organization and make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. Listed below are all of the active clubs and organizations at Durham Tech. |
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| Student Senate | |
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| The Student Senate is the local Student Government Association at Durham
Tech.The Senate is the voice of the community college student on campus. Advisor: Demetrius Thompson 919-536-7207 ext. 1412 Student Senate President 2009-2010: Briant Davis Student Senate web page |
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| Amigos Unidos (Spanish Club) | |
| An organization open to all students desiring to further their knowledge
about the Spanish culture, people and language. It is a social group of
students, many of whom are taking Spanish, who promote awareness of Hispanic
culture on campus through activities. The club also supports activities
of a service nature, raising funds for Hispanic and non-Hispanic families. Advisor: Shannon Hahn 919-536-7223 ext. 8019 |
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| Durham Early Childhood Association | |
| An organization open to all persons who are concerned about the emotional,
health, intellectual, physical and safety needs of young children. Advisor: Vanessa Spence 919-536-7230 ext. 8070 |
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| Gamers of Durham | |
 The purpose of the Gamers of Durham is to promote all forms of legal recreational gaming, promote fellowship, help broaden information about the gaming business and technology, and serve as an advocate for gamers on related issues at the College. The club provides a forum for students, faculty, and non-student gamers to come and teach or play games. The types of games include, but are not limited to, video games, computer games, card games, collectible card games, role-playing games, and board games. Advisor: Patrick Hines 919-536-7249, ext. 2804 Fall 2009 Meeting Schedule: Fridays 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tech Center, room 941. View their web site |
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| Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society | |
| A scholastic honor and educational-service organization for students in
colleges and universities. The organization objectives are "to recognize
and encourage excellence in education, to promote the development of leadership
ability and character in its members, and to foster, disseminate, and improve
education through appropriate service projects." Co-Advisor: Greg Gassaway 919-536-7233 ext. 8109 Co-Advisor: Joy Johnson 919-536-7223 ext 8023 |
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| International Students Club | |
| An organization developed to facilitate the exchange of information
about different cultures through regular meetings and other activities. Co-Advisor: Marge Newhouse 919-536-7202 ext. 1105 Co-Advisor: Karin Abell 919-536-7221 ext. 3226 The International Students Club will continue to sell small Indian bags, Indian bangles, and raffle tickets for an engraved metal plate. These items were displayed at the recent Winterfest and will be available until the end of March. The proceeds will help to support the Symbiosis School in India, a school that provides free education to children who otherwise would not have an educational opportunity. They can be purchased by contacting Afreen Aleem, Leopoldo Munguia, Margaret Newhouse or Karin Abell. |
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| Literary Guild | |
| An organization that provides opportunities for members of the Durham
Tech community to experience area literary and cultural events. The Literary
Guild is the publisher of The Final Draft Literary Journal, a compilation of poetry, artwork, essays, and short
stories written and created by students, staff, and faculty which is published
each summer (July/August). Beginning writers and artists are especially
encouraged to submit material. The staff is comprised of students and
instructors who judge the work submitted, edit the works, and publish
the final product. In addition, the Literary Guild encourages group participation
in community literacy projects. Advisor: Kerry Cantwell 919-536-7223 ext. 8008 |
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| NOVA | |
| Nova is Latin for new, and that's what we're about: new ideas, new opinions and new people. Nova is a weekly discussion group focused on bringing students together to share opinions and ideas. We are run by students and all you have to do to become a member is show up. Advisor: Vernon Bridges 919-536-7231 ext. 8077 |
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| Paralegal Technology Club | |
| he Paralegal Technology Club is an association for paralegal students created to promote scholarship, increase awareness of the paralegal profession, and provide information and opportunities for prospective employment. Advisor: Susan Sutton 919-536-7230, ext 8071 |
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| Phi Beta Lambda | |
| The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide opportunities for post-secondary
students to develop business-related career competencies. Phi Beta Lambda
is an integral part of the instructional program and in addition promotes
a sense of civic and personal responsibility. Co-Advisor: Janice Kerber 919-536-7230 ext. 8066 Co-Advisor: Michele Parrish 919-536-7235 ext. 8158 Phi Beta Lamda web site Phi Beta Lambda 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule |
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| Practical Nursing Student's Organization | |
| An organization that provides an opportunity for practical nursing
students to receive regular communication and to voice their concerns
relevant to their profession. Co-Advisor: Pam Sonney 919-536-7233 ext. 8133 Co-Advisor: Celeste Toombs 919-536-7233 ext. 3457 |
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| Respiratory Therapy Students Club | |
| The Respiratory Therapy Students Club is an organization to promote
the profession of respiratory therapy through communication, fund-raising,
and participation in other activities on campus and in the community. Co-Advisor: Dr. Richard D. Miller 919-536-7233 ext. 8124 Co-Advisor: Greg Gassaway 919-536-7233 ext. 8109 |
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| Science Club | |
| A club that provides an outlet for students who are interested in majoring
in a science related field. Co-Advisor: Julie Hoover 919-536-7223 ext. 8021 Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Collins Building, room 222. |
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| Sigma Delta Mu | |
| An honor society recognizing outstanding students in the Spanish curriculum. Advisor: Xiomara Campilongo 919-536-7223 ext. 8007 |
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| Single Parent Club | |
| The Single Parent Club provides the opportunity for single parent
students to be part of a support system that addresses parenting, academic,
professional, and social needs. Advisor: Beth Shulman 919-536-7209 ext. 1510 Meeting Schedule: One Friday each month, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. in the Student Activities Room, Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1114. |
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| S.O.A.R. | |
| The Sports, Outdoor, Adventure and Recreation club provides opportunities
for students, faculty and staff to interact and learn various recreational
activities. Advisor: Roger Bond 919-536-7223 ext. 8049 |
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| Social Sciences Club | |
| The purpose of the Social Sciences Club is to increase interest and
the knowledge of the role that social science plays in the life of the
individual and the community. Co-Advisor: Penny Gluck 919-536-7223 ext. 8052 Co-Advisor: Bonnie Tilson 919-536-7223 ext. 8039 |
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| Spectrum | |
| Spectrum is an organization whose mission is to advocate for and support the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex,
Queer, Questioning, and Allies people on the DTCC campus. Spectrum provides a framework to raise awareness through educational advocacy and community involvement while working to dismantle oppression in all its forms.
Advisor - Peter Wooldridge 919-536-7223, ext. 8046 Meeting Schedule: The 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. |
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| Student Clinical Research Association (SCRA) | |
| The Student Association of the Clinical Trials Research Associate Program
at Durham Technical Community College. Advisor - Carol Barmann 919-536-7233 ext. 8096 Web site: http://www.scraclub.com |
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| Student Nurse's Organization | |
| An organization open to all students in the Nursing curriculum. Advisor: Sherry Wilson 919-536-7233 ext. 8137 |
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| Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOAR) | |
| An association designed to assist members in obtaining information
regarding employment and education
opportunities in the field of occupational therapy. Advisor: Carol Marcus 919-536-7233 ext. 8120 |
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| Student Veterans of America (SVA) | |
The goals of SVA are to identify veterans on campus, help them transition from military life to campus life, help ease burdens in the VA office, educate faculty/students on GI Bill benefits, and create a network for veteran students who are transferring to area universities or colleges. DTCC Chapter President: Rob Works 205-541-6626 |
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| Tau Eta Signa | |
| A professional dental technical fraternity that promotes the highest
possible degree of individual excellence in the art and science of dental
technology. Advisor: Michael Patrick 919-536-7233 ext. 8128 |
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| VISIONS: Minority Male Leadership Initiative | |
| Durham Technical Community College’s Minority Male Leadership Initiative known as “VISIONS” encourages participants to excel academically, promote personal and professional development, stay in college, graduate, and achieve their goals through ongoing support programming. The fundamental purpose of the initiative is achievement. Coordinator: Demetrius Thompson 919-536-7207 ext. 1412 Program Assistant: Isaac Thomas 919-536-7207 ext. 1411 Meetings are held every Thursday from 1:30-3:30 in room 1114 in the Phail Wynn Jr., Student Services Center. Learn more about VISIONS and how to join. |
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| Women's Leadership Initiative | |
| The Women's Leadership Initiative is an organization open to all female students. This organization is designed to support, encourage, and celebrate the contributions that female students can make to the College Campus. The primary focus will be on skill development in the areas of leadership, mentoring, and networking on campus and in the Triangle community we serve. If you are looking to build a reservoir of self esteem, self worth, elegance, grace, strength and intellect come join us!
Co-Advisor: Karen Mosley-Lyon 919-536-7207 ext. 1408 Meeting Schedule: |
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