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Make A Difference! Get Involved At Durham Tech!

Did you know that there are over 20 different clubs and organizations at Durham Tech? Did you know that you can join a club or organization and make a difference in your life and in the lives of others?

Durham Technical Community College's Club and Organization Listing

Listed below are all of the active clubs and organizations at Durham Tech for 2007- 2008. You will find the name of the club or organization, the advisor's name, the phone number, and a direct link to the club's web site, if available. The 2007-2008 Student Senate would like to encourage you to take this opportunity to learn more about our clubs and organizations and get involved!


Student Senate
The Student Senate is the local Student Government Association at Durham Tech.The Senate is the voice of the community college student on campus.

Advisor: Demetrius Thompson (919) 686-3796

Amigos Unidos (Spanish Club)
An organization open to all students desiring to further their knowledge about the Spanish culture, people and language. It is a social group of students, many of whom are taking Spanish, who promote awareness of Hispanic culture on campus through activities. The club also supports activities of a service nature, raising funds for Hispanic and non-Hispanic families.

Advisor: Shannon Hahn (919) 686-3320

Durham Early Childhood Association
An organization open to all persons who are concerned about the emotional, health, intellectual, physical and safety needs of young children.

Advisor: Vanessa Spense (919) 686-3530

Eminence Women's Leadership Initiative

“Eminence” is an organization open to all female students. This organization is designed to support, encourage, and celebrate the contributions that female students can make to the College Campus. The primary focus will be on skill development in the areas of leadership, mentoring, and networking on campus and in the Triangle community we serve. If you are looking to build a reservoir of self esteem, self worth, elegance, grace, strength and intellect come join us!

Co-Advisor: Karen Mosley-Lyon (919) 686-3646
Co-Advisor: Elecia Ridley (919) 686-3791
Co-Advisor: Dorothy Brower Brokaw: (919) 536-6002
Co-Advisor: Demetrius Thompson (919) 686-3796

Meeting Schedule:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1113.

Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
A scholastic honor, educational-service organization for students in colleges and universities. The organization objectives are "to recognize and encourage excellence in education, to promote the development of leadership ability and character in its members, and to foster, disseminate, and improve education through appropriate service projects."

Co-Advisor: Greg Gassaway (919) 686-3440
Co-Advisor: Andrew Ball (919) 686-3844
Co-Advisor: Irene Laube (919) 686-3369

Meeting Schedule:
4:45-5:45 p.m. in the Student Activities Room, Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1114.
March 5, April 2, May 7.

International Students Club
An organization developed to facilitate the exchange of information about different cultures through regular meetings and other activities.

Co-Advisor: Marge Newhouse (919) 686-3305
Co-Advisor: Karin Abell (919) 686-3515

The next meeting of the International Students Club will be on Wednesday, March 26 at 3:00 pm in the White Building, Room 49. Please come and help us represent your country. Join the Club to make new friends and to have fun!

The International Students Club will continue to sell small Indian bags, Indian bangles, and raffle tickets for an engraved metal plate. These items were displayed at the recent Winterfest and will be available until the end of March. The proceeds will help to support the Symbiosis School in India, a school that provides free education to children who otherwise would not have an educational opportunity. They can be purchased by contacting Afreen Aleem, Leopoldo Munguia, Margaret Newhouse or Karin Abell.


Literary Guild
An organization that provides opportunities for members of the Durham Tech community to experience area literary and cultural events. The Literary Guild is the publisher of The Final Draft Literary Journal, a compilation of poetry, artwork, essays, and short stories written and created by students, staff, and faculty which is published each summer (July/August). Beginning writers and artists are especially encouraged to submit material. The staff is comprised of students and instructors who judge the work submitted, edit the works, and publish the final product. In addition, the Literary Guild encourages group participation in community literacy projects.

Advisor: Kerry Cantwell (919) 686-3784

NOVA
Nova is Latin for new, and that's what we're about: new ideas, new opinions and new people. Nova is a weekly discussion group focused on bringing students together to share opinions and ideas. We are run by students and all you have to do to become a member is show up.

Advisor: Vernon Bridges (919) 686-3463

Phi Beta Lambda
The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide opportunities for post-secondary students to develop business-related career competencies. Phi Beta Lambda is an integral part of the instructional program and in addition promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility.

Co-Advisor: Janice Kerber (919) 686-3576
Co-Advisor: Michele Parrish (919) 686-3700

Phi Beta Lamda web site
Phi Beta Lambda 2007-2008 Meeting Schedule

Practical Nursing Student's Organization
An organization that provides an opportunity for practical nursing students to receive regular communication and to voice their concerns relevant to their profession.

Co-Advisor: Pam Sonney (919) 686-3673
Co-Advisor: Celeste Toombs (919) 686-3457

Respiratory Therapy Students Club
The Respiratory Therapy Students Club is an organization to promote the profession of respiratory therapy through communication, fund-raising, and participation in other activities on campus and in the community.

Co-Advisor: Dr. Richard D. Miller (919) 686-3643
Co-Advisor: Greg Gassaway (919) 686-3440

Science Club
A club that provides an outlet for students who are interested in majoring in a science related field.

Co-Advisor: Julie Hoover (919) 686-3681

Meeting Schedule:
3:15 p.m. in the Student Activities Room, Collins Building, room 222, every Tuesday.
This semester the Science Club will be "greening" Durham Tech by tackling some environmental projects. We're also gearing up for the Black History Month Seminar Series and possibly a series on environmental issues. In addition to those big projects we'll be taking field trips, camping, doing little experiments and having a great time.

Sigma Delta Mu
An honor society recognizing outstanding students in the Spanish curriculum.

Advisor: Xiomara Campilongo (919) 686-3772

Single Parent Club

The Single Parent Club provides the opportunity for single parent students to be part of a support system that addresses parenting, academic, professional, and social needs.

Advisor: Beth Shulman (919) 686-3475

Meeting Schedule:
One Friday each month, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. in the Student Activities Room, Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1114.

S.O.A.R.
The Sports, Outdoor, Adventure and Recreation club provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to interact and learn various recreational activities.

Advisor: Roger Bond (919) 686-3527

Social Sciences Club
The purpose of the Social Sciences Club is to increase interest and the knowledge of the role that social science plays in the life of the individual and the community.

Co-Advisor: Penny Gluck (919) 686-3358
Co-Advisor: Bonnie Tilson (919) 686-3328

Student Clinical Research Association (SCRA)
The Student Association of the Clinical Trials Research Associate Program at Durham Technical Community College.

Advisor - Tracey Porter (919) 686-3582
Web site: http://www.scraclub.com

Student Nurse's Organization
An organization open to all students in the Nursing curriculum.

Co-Advisor: Sherry Wilson (919) 686-3675
Co-Advisor: Debra Harper-Crespo (919)686-3478

Student Occupational Therapy Association
An association designed to assist members in obtaining information regarding employment and education
opportunities in the field of occupational therapy.

Advisor: Carol Marcus (919) 686-3486

Tau Eta Signa
A professional dental technical fraternity that promotes the highest possible degree of individual excellence in the art and science of dental technology.

Advisor: Michael Patrick (919) 686-3399

VISIONS: Minority Male Leadership Initiative

Durham Technical Community College’s Minority Male Leadership Initiative known as “VISIONS” encourages participants to excel academically, promote personal and professional development, stay in college, graduate, and achieve their goals through ongoing support programming. The fundamental purpose of the initiative is achievement.

Coordinator: Demetrius Thompson (919) 686-3796
Program Assistant: Isaac Thomas (919) 686-3831
Academic Advisor/Counselor: George King, II (919) 686-3851
Student President: Rudolph Bailey (919) 219-1954

Meetings are held every Thursday from 1:30-3:30 in room 1113 in the Phail Wynn Jr., Student Services Center.

Learn more about VISIONS and how to join.

 

 

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