The office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association attempt to enrich the academic and social growth of students with a wide range of student activities developed from student requests. To participate in social events, a student must have paid the student activity fee.

Student Government Association

Advisor
Michele Hathcock, Director of Student Activities, Recruitment, and A-B Tech at the Mall
Phone: 828.254.1921, ex. 203
Email:  mhathcock@abtech.edu

The Student Government Association (SGA) is responsible for legislative and executive authority in regards to student affairs.  The SGA operates under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities, Recruitment and A-B Tech at the Mall and serves as the voice of students in their relations with the officials of the College.  The president and other officers of the SGA are elected in the spring semester of the school year.

All student activities are financed through the activity fee paid by each day student.  This fee is currently used to provide the following resources, services and activities:

• Fall Festival
• Children’s Holiday Party
• Holiday Music Programs
• Earth Day Celebration
• Dean’s and President’s List Ceremony (3 per year)
• Academic Excellence Ceremony
• Graduation - Reception (2 per year)
• Veterans’ Day Refreshments and Gifts
• Alcohol Screening Event
• Mental Health Screening Event
• 15 Co-Curricular Clubs
• Co-Curricular Outings - class sponsored trips to museums and plays
• Co-Sponsor the PTK Induction Ceremony Reception
• New Student Welcome (4 per year) - door prizes/gifts
• Wellness brochures in the K. Ray Bailey Student Sevices Center
• Student Lounge Furnishings - Coman Student Activities Center
• Student Handbook Calendar publishing
• Student Government Association Services
• Co-Sponsored the covered bus shelter in front of Simpson Building

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Your Suggestions Matter

Student suggestions have impacted the college in following ways:

• The college now hosts wireless internet hotspots throughout campus
• The vending machines have less junk food and more healthier options
• The college built a covered bus shelter outside of the Simpson building
• More resources have been made available on the web site
• The college has installed more bike racks around the campus
• Designated client/patient parking in front of Rhododendron and Birch Buildings, so Dental Clinic and Spa Therapies clients will not have to look for parking

Do you have a comment or suggestion about how we can improve you experience at A-B Tech?  All students are invited to attend SGA meetings in Ferguson 108. Dates are listed in the Student Handbook and Calendar.  A different discussion topic is brought to the table at each meeting.

You may drop comments, concerns, or questions you would like to voice off at the SGA office in the Coman Center.  You can also email them to sga@abtech.edu, or call the office at 254-1921 ex. 205.