All student clubs must update their club file and submit a current officer roster to the Office of Student Activities at the beginning of the fall semester. The Club and Organization Advisor Handbook is a document that was created to assist all faculty and staff advisors in the appropriate function and flow of their organization. 

Active Clubs and Organizations at Gaston College

Gamma Beta Phi Society (GBP)

The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a national honors and service society. This society promotes scholarship, leadership, and good character. Membership is open to all students who have met following requirements: a) completed twelve or more credit hours toward a curriculum degree, b) have a cumulative grade point average of 3.500, and c) currently enrolled at least six credit hours. The Gaston College Chapter, which was chartered on March 23, 1966, is a member of the national organization. For more information, contact Meagan Lingerfelt, at [email protected] or Rachel McDowell, at [email protected].

GASTON COLLEGE ART CLUB

The activities of the Gaston College Art Club will be to encourage the individual’s knowledge and skills in art related fields; to ensure a better understanding of objectives between the students, faculty, and artists in the local art community; to create a platform for new art events; and increase awareness of the art events in the surrounding community and region. The Arts Club will be active in promoting and supporting arts activities on campus and in the community and will serve as an arts outreach organization to students and citizens of the area served by Gaston College. The Gaston College Art Club is open to all Gaston College students. For more information about the Gaston College Art Club, please contact Jason Story at [email protected], Barbara Chadwick at [email protected] or Crista Cammaroto at [email protected].

MOE – MEN OF EXCELLENCE

The purpose of the organization is to enhance the student experience and develop leadership among students Gaston College through academic advancement, personal development, and civic engagement. MOE is open to all curriculum students at Gaston College. For more information, contact Kendrick McDowell at [email protected]<.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. Since 1984, NTHS has been honoring outstanding student achievement, providing scholarships and career development opportunities. For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Albright-Jurs at [email protected] or Melody Gibson at [email protected].

PRE-HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION CLUB

The purpose of the Pre-Healthcare Association Club is to provide social and academic support for students interested in applying to Healthcare Career Programs at Gaston College. Pre-Healthcare Association Club members must be current Gaston College students interested in healthcare careers. For more information about this club, contact Lacey Barrett at [email protected] or Science Department Chair, Jodi Valencic Zieverink, at [email protected].

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of the Psychology Club is to provide an engaging and inspirational atmosphere to foster the active interest and participation in psychology and within the community. For more information on please, contact Sherry Sherrill at [email protected] or Hunter Norris at [email protected].

SCIENCE SOCIETY OF GASTON COLLEGE (SCIENCE CLUB)

The Science Society of Gaston College, or Science Club, helps to increase student engagement with the sciences and provide students with opportunities to engage in science-based activities. The Science Club provides Gaston College students with an interest in STEM opportunities to network, volunteer, learn about the sciences, and participate in activities that promote their advancement in the STEM field. Science Club members must be actively enrolled in Gaston College. For more information about the Science Club, contact Tamara Gaspar at [email protected] or Tiffany Dunn at [email protected].

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)

SGA is the Student Government Association of Gaston College; our purpose is to encourage student leadership and participation in the concerns and activities of Gaston College. The SGA also acts as the student’s voice and represents their interests. SGA has many functions, some of which include budget, advocacy, supporting student clubs and organizations along with programming and events. All students are invited to attend meetings. For additional information, contact Meagan Lingerfelt at [email protected] or Kendrick McDowell at [email protected].

TRUE COLORS

True Colors provides an on-campus safe haven for all interested students, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students and allies. The purpose of True Colors to educate the student body of resources, support services, activism, and volunteerism opportunities on campus and in the local area. For more information, contact the club advisor Gerri Dobbins at [email protected].