Student organizations invite you to explore your interests, encourage you to try something new, and challenge you to learn more about yourself and others. Below is a list of student applicant organizations. Take a moment to make contact with the representatives listed, ask questions, get involved, and seek leadership opportunities. If you have an interest not reflected below, why not start your own organization today? Learn more about the student club/organization formation process and requesting “registered” student club/organization status.

• Biology Club
  
  

  The GGC Biology Club was founded to give students additional opportunities to learn about biology outside the regular classroom or laboratory setting. Working closely with the Keep Gwinnett Beautiful Organization, the club plans activities where students may learn more about ecology and environmental science. 
  

  The club recently held a “Stream Clean” event that was a great experience to observe how the environment can be adversely effected by neglectful behavior. By participating in the stream clean up, club members helped to improve the water quality of a local stream, increase the aesthetic quality of the landscape, and decrease health and safety threats to both wildlife and humans.

  
  

  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Diane Dorset

  Co-Presidents: Anjana Patel and Stephen Haney

  For more information about activities and membership: Please e-mail ddorsett@ggc.usg.edu.
  

  
  
• Psychology Club
  
  

  The Georgia Gwinnett Psychology Club was established in August of 2006.  Misty Mahan, a junior at Georgia Gwinnett, along with Carrol Lewallen, Aneesah Woods, and Andrea Ide organized the early membership and structure of the organization.

  
  There are three purposes of the GGC Psychology Club.  First, the club exists to create a forum for learning about and participation in psychology as a field.  Second, the club seeks to increase awareness about the careers in the field of psychology.  Thirdly, the club will  encourage involvement in issues related to Psychology through community service activities, discussions, and forums.

  
  

  In keeping with this mission, last semester, the Psychology Club organized a "Movie Night," and they painted a "Galaxy Room" for the children of the Gwinnett Children's Shelter.  Members of the club also participated in the 2006 Gwinnett Great Days of Service. 
  
  

  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Holly Haynes

  President: Misty Mahan

  For more information about activities and membership: Please e-mail Misty Mahan at mmahan@ggc.usg.edu.

  
  

  
  
• Student Government
  
  

  The purpose of Georgia Gwinnett College’s Student Government Association (SGA) is to relay students’ views to administrators and organized governing bodies, and by assisting the College in operating more effectively and efficiently in the interest of students.  The SGA is committed to improving the students' academic welfare by developing better educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods. The SGA is also committed to students’ social and cultural wellbeing by promoting students' rights and responsibilities to the college, the community, and humanity and furthermore, allowing students, with their talents and ambitions, the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibilities.

  
  We welcome and encourage all GGC students to become involved and help shape the future of your Student Government Association.

   

  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Hancock

  President: William "Billy" Johnson

  For more information about activities and membership: Please e-mail GGC-SGA@ggc.usg.edu

• Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)
  
  

  The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) was founded in May of 2007 to support the academic and civic achievements of Hispanic students at GGC.  In particular, OLAS serves as a forum to discuss issues relevant to the Latino community in Georgia and across the nation.

   

  Events for the 2007-2008 academic year include the launch of an OLAS website, the publication of a bilingual e-newsletter, voter registration drives, and community outreach projects.  Ongoing OLAS initiatives include a distinguished lecture series program, faculty and student mentorship opportunities across multiple disciplines, higher education information sessions for students and parents, professional and graduate school workshops, and socials.

   

  While the organization focuses on the intellectual and cultural development of Hispanic students on campus, all GGC students with an interest in Latin America and the countries of the Caribbean basin are encouraged to join.  OLAS aims to foster an environment of engaged learning for all students at the College.  Bienvenidos a GGC. 

  
  

  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Damián

  President: Homero Gonzalez
  Vice President: Griska Araujo
  Secretary: Gina Viarruel
  Treasurer: Claudia Velasco

  For more information about activities and membership: Please email jdamian@ggc.usg.edu
  
  

• 4G's: Georgia Gwinnett Golden Guild
  
  

  The 4G's was established provide Guidance to the non-traditional student upon re-entering the College arena to achieve successful Growth, Goals, & Grades.
  
  President: Carrol Lewallen
  Vice President: Diana Wolf
  Sec/Tres: Linda Martin
  Faculty Advisor: Dr. Holly Haynes
  For more information about activities and membership: Please e-mail Carrol Lewallen, clewalle@ggc.usg.edu.
  
  

• SCRUBS (Starting Careers and Research Using a Bachelors of Science)

  The mission of SCRUBS is to provide the students of Georgia Gwinnett College with knowledge pertaining to the correct procedures to obtain acceptance into a professional school.  This will include but not be limited to bringing in representatives from medical, pharmacy, veterinary, dentistry, and/or other professional schools.  The club will also supply information about required testing to get into specific professional programs (MCAT, PCAT, VCAT, GRE).  In addition, the club will assist members in securing service opportunities that will allow them to gain a better understanding of their profession of interest.
  
  Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Bagie George
  President: Ashly Kirkpatrick
  Vice President: Anjana Patel
  Secretary:  Stephen Haney
  Treasurer:  Daryl Knight
  For more information about activities and membership: Please e-mail Ashly Kirpatrick at akirkpat@ggc.usg.edu or any of the other officers.