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 coeducational national service fraternity open to any student
who is interested in developing social awareness, leadership skills and a sense of
brotherhood with other students. It not only is the single most represented intercollegiate
organization in the United States of America, but the fraternity has active
chapters in the Philippines, Canada and Australia, and alumni groups around the
world. Members are offered opportunities to use their talents to be of service to
the Nation, the community, the campus and fellow members, while having fun and
forming lasting friendships. Alpha Phi Omega can be particularly beneficial to
GMC Cadet by providing ample enjoyable opportunities to fulfill their quarterly
community service requirement.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for students in two year colleges.
Since its 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 Team
The purpose of the Debate/Speech Team is to develop confidence and expertise in
public speaking and enhance vital communication skills through participating in
argument and interpretation through structured, judged competition. 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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Drama 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, playwriting,
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 the
Milledgeville campus yearly under the supervision of the Humanities Division,
using funds from the Student Activities budget. 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 the Milledgeville campus quarterly. It is written, produced,
and published by students from all sites under the supervision of the
Humanities Division. Financed by the Student Activity 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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Chess and Checker 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. Students of all
skill levels are welcome to participate.
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Biology Club
The biology 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 field work, day trips, and overnight visits, the biology club 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 systems. Membership in the club is
free, but students are expected to cover individual trip or visit expenses.
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Pre-Nursing Club
The Pre-Nursing Club is open to all students who wish to pursue a health related
field or wish to gain knowledge and experience of health related fields. Through
group activities, day trips, overnight conferences and volunteer opportunities prenursing
members will more fully understand the impact of the medical profession
on their daily lives and better appreciate the field which they plan to pursue.
Members will also gain first hand knowledge that will improve their understanding
of employment.
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Mu Alpha Theta
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 a 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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Business Club
The purpose of the GMC Business Club is to acquaint the student with the wide
scope of business and its applications to everyday life as well as emphasize career
opportunities in business. The club is open to all students.
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Rod Dogz
Rod Dogz is open to all GMC students, faculty and staff members. The purpose of
the club is to give members a constructive creative outlet. It offers the opportunity
to learn from those more experienced with automobiles and their design. Members
must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Organizational officers must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Ownership of an automobile is not a requirement.
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Amateur Radio Club
The GMC Amateur Radio Club exists to encourage student involvement in amateur
radio, aid students in the licensing procedure, communicate with other hams
and amateur radio clubs, and provide public service and emergency communication
for the local community. Membership is open to all GMC students.
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College Republicans
GMC College Republicans is the GMC affiliate of the Georgia Association of
College Republicans and the College Republican National Committee. These associations
are the largest grassroots, student led, political organizations in the world.
The GMC College Republicans provide the student body a fun, politically oriented
organization and enables students to work directly with local and state political
leaders making known and promoting the principles of the Republican Party and
the conservative movement.
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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
executional 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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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 sponsor.
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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 sponsor.
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Adventure Club
The Adventure Club is open to all GMC students enrolled in the Army ROTC
Program. The purpose of the Adventure Club is to expose students to out of door
activities that promote team building and the spirit of adventure.
Officer Christian Fellowship
The Officer Christian Fellowship is open to all GMC 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 preference or
denomination.
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