Student Handbook

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Mail Services
Resident students may pick up mail at the receptionist’s desk located in the Mobley Administrative Building on the Clarkesville Campus.

Other Student Activities
The Department of Campus Life sponsors other student activities throughout the academic year on the Clarkesville, Currahee, and Blairsville Campuses.  These activities include:  the Wellness Fair, the Eaglefest, health seminars, the Mr.  & Ms. North Georgia Tech Pageant, Lunch & Learn, Snacks & Facts, Campus Cup competitions, and Intramural Sports.

Leadership NGTC
Leadership NGTC is a program designed to develop the talents of students at North Georgia Tech.  A faculty or staff member nominates students who exemplify leadership traits.  A selection committee makes the final decision on participants.  The program consists of a training program that encourages good character, honesty, responsibility, and other leadership qualities.

Health Services
The purpose of Student Health Services is to provide information to the students to enable them to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Health and Wellness seminars are provided throughout the year by the Campus Life staff on topics such as smoking cessation, proper nutrition, weight loss, alcohol and drug awareness, and others.

During the school day, minor first aid is provided by the department instructor.  Resident assistants provide minor first aid during the evening hours for the resident hall students on the Clarkesville Campus.  Students who need medical treatment for illness or injury should contact the local health care provider of their choice.  Students are responsible for any charges incurred for medical services.  It is the practice of physicians and health care clinics in the area to require full payment at the time services are rendered.  It is recommended that students and parents plan ahead for medical needs.

Career Counseling Services
A professional staff works together to provide career-counseling services that meet the needs, desires, and abilities of students.  These services include:

Services for Students with Disabilities
Support services are offered to students with disabilities including, but not limited to, classroom and testing accommodations, adaptive equipment, assistance with the admission process, career guidance and counseling, and referral to community service agencies.  To request accommodations and/or modifications; on the Clarkesville Campus contact Director of Special Services at (706) 754-7729.  In Blairsville, students should contact the Director of Student Affairs at (706) 439-6316.  Currahee students should contact the Director of Student Affairs at 706-779-8136.  Appropriate documentation of disability is required.

Library Services
The purpose of the NGTC Library is to provide a wide range of quality resources and customer-focused services that support and enhance the total educational program of the college. Assistance in workforce development and life-long learning skills are also goals of the library in serving the college community as well as the wider community of which NGTC is a part.

Library facilities are provided on all three campuses. Resources and services at each library are available to all NGTC staff and students as well as the local community. An on-line catalog (WebCat) provides electronic access to records for all items located at the three campus libraries. The NGTC student identification card is used as a library card and is valid at each campus. Resources can be delivered promptly to any campus if requested by a user. Access to resources in libraries in Georgia and throughout the Southeastern states is available through the library’s membership in the Georgia On-line Database (GOLD) and the Southeastern Library Information Network (SOLINET). There is no charge for this service.

Cooperative agreements with the libraries at Emmanuel College, Piedmont College, Toccoa Falls College, and Young Harris College permit use by NGTC staff and students.  It is expected that users of these libraries will respect the individual policies of these colleges.  Check with a library staff member for details of these agreements.

In addition to traditional library resource formats, increasing access is available to information resources in electronic format. GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning On-line) and netLibrary are available at NGTC to provide access to thousands of periodical articles and electronic books in full-text. Remote use is provided by password and free personal account.

Computers at each facility provide access to the Internet and the Microsoft Office products. Provisions are made for copying, scanning, printing, and audio-visual use in each library.
Instruction in the use of the library and its resources is available to classes and individuals. A professional librarian is available during daytime hours on all three campuses. The librarians are available by appointment for orientation during evening hours on all campuses.

Blairsville Library Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday                   7:45 am – 7:00 pm
Friday                                                   7:45 am – 3:30 pm

Clarkesville Library Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday                   7:45 am – 9:00 pm
Friday                                                   8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Currahee Library Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday                   7:45 am – 7:00 pm
Friday                                                   7:45 am – 3:30 pm

Hours may vary when classes are not in session.

Please see the NGTC Library web page for detailed information (www.northgatech.edu/library) including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for the NGTC libraries.

Career Placement Service
A career placement service is available to assist students as they complete training.  The primary purpose of this service is to assist in the placement of graduates on jobs for which they have been trained.  Continuous communication is maintained with employers and with the Georgia State Employment Service to provide a wide range of employment opportunities for the students.  Employers send representatives to the school for personal interviews with graduating students.  NGTC is an Internet “access zone” to America’s Job Bank through the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides information on job openings both locally and nationally.  Lifelong job placement services are available to all NGTC graduates.

Career Discovery Center
The Career Discovery Center is available to prospective NGTC students in career exploration, assessment, and interest & aptitude inventories in order to make a valid and informed career choice.  The Center is designed with NGTC’s current students in mind to assist those who are preparing to graduate with their job search, resume preparation, and electronic resume posting.  Students may investigate the facts about companies for which they are considering employment, such as wages, benefits, stability, and opportunities for advancement.

Features of the Career Discovery Center include:

Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Thursday
                                                By appointment - Friday
Other times by appointment-please call the Career Center.  For more information about the Career Discovery Center, please contact Daniel Gregg at 754-7728.  Career Discovery Center phone number: (706) 754-7825.

Non-Traditional Students
Students enrolled in a program in which they are of a minority gender     are considered non-traditional students.  North Georgia Tech encourages and promotes open enrollment in all programs.  Student is encouraged to participate in their program of choice regardless of traditional patterns of enrollment.  Students may call (706) 754-7766 for additional information.

Student Leadership Council
The North Georgia Tech Student Leadership Council represents the student body and consists of students recommended by their instructors from each diploma or degree program.  Each year the Student Leadership Council members elect to sponsor various events.  Any student interested in holding office should contact his/her program advisor or department head.

SKILLS USA-VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
VICA is a national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations programs.  VICA clubs are found in public high schools, technical colleges, junior colleges, and universities.  VICA was chartered at North Georgia Technical College in the 1991-92 school year.  Since its first year of existence the club has won numerous awards at sub-region, region, state, and national competitions.

Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is a non-profit national educational association of student members preparing for careers in business.  The association has three divisions:  FBLA (grades 7-12), PBL (postsecondary), and a professional division for individuals who continue to support the goals after graduation.  PBL was originally chartered at North Georgia Technical College in 1983 and was rechartered in 1993.  North Georgia Tech’s PBL club has an active, highly competitive membership with state and national winners.

National Technical Honor Society
NTHS is a non-profit, honor organization established to recognize excellence in workforce education programs and majors.  Candidates are students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, skill development, good character, leadership, honesty, and responsibility.  Members must be approved by the local school administration and meet local and national standards.

ROTARACT
Rotaract is a non-profit, international organization centered on community service, professional development, and leadership development.  Rotaract is the college version of the professional organization Rotary and NGTC Rotaract is sponsored by the Habersham Sunrise Rotary Club and supported by the Habersham Rotary Club.  Working in cooperation with their sponsoring Rotary club, NGTC Rotaract members develop rewarding contacts with professionals in their area and become part of a global effort to bring peach and international understanding to the world.

HEROES
The HEROES Club (Having Equity Resources & Opportunities Equals Success) is an organization for non-traditional students.  Non-traditional students are persons who meet one of the following criteria:  must be 27 years of age or older, a single parent, a single pregnant woman, or displaced homemaker, or is enrolled in a program in which they are of minority gender.  The purpose of the HEROES Club is to develop leadership, teamwork, and technology skills of the members.

HOSA
HOSA is a national organization that provides health occupations students with opportunities to attain the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity necessary to satisfy the entry-level job requirements and career advancement opportunities of the health care community.  Also, HOSA integrates the organizational experiences into the healthcare occupations classroom and allows students to use their classroom skills to participate in leadership competition at a local, state, and national level.  This organization was chartered at North Georgia Technical College in October 2002.

Social Activities
The office of Campus Life sponsors student activities at the Clarkesville, Currahee, and Blairsville Campuses throughout the academic year.  These activities may include a Wellness Fair, Eaglefest, Receptions, Health Seminars, and the Mr. & Ms. North Georgia Tech pageant.  Also available at the Clarkesville Campus for students are a game room, a weight room, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Intramural Activities
Athletic facilities on the Clarkesville Campus include a gymnasium with outdoor courts for basketball and other games.  A weight room is provided along with ping-pong and billiard tables.  Outdoor facilities include a swimming pool, a softball field, tennis courts, badminton court, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, and a multi-purpose field.  A program of intramural sports is provided for all students wishing to participate.   Students may join a team for flag football, softball and volleyball games, and campus cup competitions making competition keen as each team seeks to capture the institution championship.

Student Centers
The Carlton Center on the Clarkesville Campus offers a meeting room for students, a television room, movies, and vending machines for food and drinks.  Many activities are available such as video games, pool tables, ping-pong, foosball air hockey, and a fitness center.  The Eagle’s Nest, student center on Blairsville campus, and The Eagle’s Landing on the Currahee campus offer a similar leisurely setting for the enjoyment of students and staff.

Vending Services
Vending services are available in convenient locations around the campuses and include coin-operated drink and snack machines.

Mountain Recreation Opportunities
Because the North Georgia Tech campuses are located in the mountains, students have ample opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the area recreation facilities, including rivers, lakes, the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and more.