Student Government Association
Georgia Military College has a Student Government Association (SGA) at the
Main Campus and all Distant Learning Centers. The SGA deals with student
concerns, promotes understanding within the college community, and
administers all matters delegated to the student government by the President
of Georgia Military College. SGA serves as the primary student voice to the
administration in college affairs. Students are encouraged to participate in
SGA and in the institutional decision making process. Elections are held
yearly. Responsibility for governing the student body is vested in the
students themselves. (The constitution containing policies and procedures is
available in the office of the Assistant Dean of Students.)
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Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega is a national, co-ed, service fraternity and is
the most-represented fraternity in America. For over 75 years,
it has set the standard for college campus-based volunteerism.
Alpha Phi Omega strives to help each member develop leadership
skills, secure lasting friendships and provide service to others.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for students in two-year
colleges. Since it’s founding in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has been the only
national honor fraternity for junior colleges. It serves to promote scholarship,
develop character, and cultivate fellowship. To be eligible for Phi Theta
Kappa, a student shall be of good moral character, shall possess recognized
qualities of citizenship, shall participate in the development of chapter
projects, and shall have established academic excellence as judged by the
faculty sponsor in accordance with guidelines set by the International
Constitution. Membership is by invitation only.
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Debate/Speech
The purpose of the Debate/Speech Team is to develop confidence and expertise
in public speaking and enhance vital communication skills through
participation in argumentative and interpretative debate in structured and
judged competitions. The members of the Georgia Military College Team travel
to several tournaments involving both debate and individual speaking events.
It is recommended that students with minimal experience register for English
261, Public Speaking.
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Chess Club
GMC has an informal chess club to teach the fundamentals of chess
and to allow students to test their skills against other students,
faculty, and staff. Student of all skill levels are welcome to participate.
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Drama/Art Club
The Drama Club is open to all interested students. Workshops and one act plays are
planned so that students may learn the techniques of acting, directing, play-writing,
stage-lighting, stage make-up, set design, and set construction. Qualified students
are encouraged to choose and direct short plays for a variety of performing situations.
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Literary Magazine
Reflections is a compilation of student writing and art. It is
published on main campus yearly under the area of the Humanities Division.
Students from all sites are encouraged to submit their work, join the staff,
and enjoy the imaginative variety of student creations when Reflections
comes out in the spring.
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Student Newspaper
GMC Today is published on main campus quarterly. It is written, produced,
and published by students from all sites under the supervision of the Humanities
Division. Financed by the Student Activities budget, it provides opportunities
for students in creative writing, reporting, interviewing techniques, business
and design. All students, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to read
and contribute articles to GMC Today.
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Biology/Pre-Nursing
The biology/pre-nursing club is open to all students who wish to gain biological
experiences outside of those normally found in the traditional biology classroom
and laboratory. Through fieldwork, day trips, and overnight visits,
biology/pre-nursing members will more fully understand the impact of science on
their daily lives and better appreciate the natural wonders to be found around
Georgia. Members will also gain first hand knowledge that will improve their
understanding of employment opportunities within the biological science and health
care systems. Membership of the club is free, but students are expected to cover
individual trip or visit expenses.
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Ranger Team
The GMC Ranger Team is open to all enrolled ROTC students. Its purpose is to provide
members an in-depth look at advanced tactics, focusing on small unit patrolling. The club
offers its members the challenge of increasing self-discipline and physical stamina through
challenging field exercises, white water rafting trips, and rappelling exercises. The
Ranger Team is under the supervision of the Military Science Department Staff and a
faculty advisor.
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Ranger Challenge Team
The Ranger Challenge Team is ROTC’s varsity sport. A ten-member team competes at
State and Brigade level competition against other collegiate teams in such events as
orienteering, weapons assembly, rope bridging, hand grenade assault course, and a
10-kilometer forced march. The Ranger Challenge Team is supervised by the staff of
the Military Science Department and a faculty advisor.
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Color Guard/Drill Team
Open to any student enrolled in ROTC at GMC, the Color Guard/Drill Team promotes
the spirit of competition and discipline through the performance of precision
exceptional military drill. The team often competes at national level competitions
at various locations throughout the Southeast.
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Rifle Team
The Rifle Team is open to GMC Students enrolled in ROTC. Its purpose
is to provide members an opportunity to compete in rifle marksmanship
activities at the collegiate level.
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Adventure Club
The Adventure Club is open to all interested students. The purpose of the
club is to expose students to out-of-door activities that promote team building,
expertise and spirit of adventure.
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Officers of Christian Fellowship
The Officers of Christian Fellowship is open to all interested students.
The purpose of the club is to reach out to the youth on campus through sharing
God’s word on a spiritual level that can be comprehended regardless of their
religious preferences or denomination.
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Choir
GMC will reinstate the choir during the coming school year. The choir will
be known as the “GMC College Chorus”. A full time faculty advisor has been
hired to direct the choir.
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Business Club
The purpose of the club is to acquaint the student with the wide scope of business
and its applications to everyday life as well as emphasizing career opportunities
in business. The club is open to all students.
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Math Club
Mu Alpha Theta is a national two-year college mathematics club. Its
major purpose is to promote greater interest in mathematics and give
recognition for excellence in mathematics performance by junior or
community college students. To be eligible for membership a student
must have completed two college mathematics courses with the grade of
“B” or higher and have made a grade of no lower than a “C” in all
mathematics courses attempted. A student must also maintain an
overall 2.50 GPA. Membership is by invitation only.
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Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia Military College provides an intercollegiate athletics program for its students.
The college currently provides the following athletic teams: men’s and women’s cross
country, men’s golf, football and women’s soccer. The college is a full member of the
National Junior College Athletic Association and the Georgia Junior College Athletic
Association.
Both Cross Country teams and the Golf team compete on the intercollegiate level. The
Women’s Soccer team competes as a club sport as it is a recent addition to the athletic
program. Football is a scholarship program, but membership within the Corps of Cadets
is mandatory to participate in football. The football program operates on an invited
walk-on system for inclusion in the Fall Quarter. Open try-outs are allowed during
Spring Football in the Spring Quarter.
We are extremely proud of all of our athletic teams and the tremendous success they
have all enjoyed.
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